Future Optimist

Dror Tamir of Hargol FoodTech in Israel has an incredible story.⁠ ⁠ He built the world's first commercial grasshopper farm, with the goal of creating a new and more sustainable protein to meet the challenges of the future.⁠ (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved

Dustin Barnett founded a chain of successful vape shops in Colorado called Vapor Core. Vaping is clearly a controversial subject for many, so we approach this talk from both inspirational/entrepreneurial standpoints as well as ethical. One thing is for sure, Dustin Barnett has a very inspirational story and personal life, and his journey will give you plenty of food for thought on how to structure your life and business for maximum happiness! (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved

Mollie Engelhart represents what a positive vision of the future can look like. She's opened successful vegan restaurants with Woody Harrelson, she's the founder of Sow a Heart Farm, and she's a mission-driven, regenerative food entrepreneur. When the pandemic hit, she started a new CSA box to distribute organic food from her farm directly to the community - this is an episode you won't want to miss. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved

Evan La Ruffa founded an awesome, mission-driven non-profit for art called I Paint My Mind, and this episode dispels myths about building a non-profit (as well as explains how you CAN make *good* money doing it).⁠ ⁠ He shares why many more entrepreneurs should consider starting a non-profit instead of a business to enact the change they want to see.⁠ (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved

Jacob Abrams has built a highly profitable career in the film business through a combination of expertise in lighting and equipment rentals. He's crafted a very unique business model that is highly inspirational for those looking to break into the film industry. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved

Ben Allman has built a start-up called 4abilities (4abilities.org) to help the differently-abled. And he's found happiness and meaning through a life of serving a greater purpose with an entrepreneurial spirit. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved

Isabel Galupo is a children's TV writer for Nickelodeon, published author, and activist. ⁠ She's worked on iconic Nickelodeon properties such as Dora the Explorer, The Fairly OddParents, SpongeBob SquarePants, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and The Casagrandes.    Now she's a current staff Writer on an unannounced Nickelodeon action-comedy show ⁠ (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved

Scott Frankfurt is someone I admire deeply, and in the music business, he's done it all. If anyone is living my dream life right now, it's him! From decades of hit records to being the VP of Spectrasonics to winning Grammy's to working with some of the literal top musicians in the game, to say that Scott has "made it" is an understatement. And more importantly, he's a great human being and a true friend. I'm deeply humbled and honored that he sat down for a chat with me, and I know you're going to love this episode. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved

Tienus, otherwise known as Goldkimono, is a world-class songwriter and musician. He's racked up hundreds of millions of plays on Spotify, writing songs for some of the world's biggest artists, like Kygo, Robin Schulz, and many more. A truly gifted multi-instrumentalist, Tienus' authenticity and unique approach to creative business makes him one of the most unique and inspiring success stories I know of. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved

Before this interview, I didn't even know "CannaSexTech" was a word! But apparently, it's a thing. It's a highly unusual thing, from a highly unusual, highly intelligent person.  And that made it ripe for the picking for my podcast. Raven is an awesome person with an awesome story, and there's so much to learn about building your own business without compromising and exploring new terrain. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved