Fatima Zaidi is the CEO and co-founder of Quill Inc., the world’s first one-stop marketplace where podcasters can find pre-vetted expert freelancers who will save them time, improve their podcast quality, and help grow their audience. As a member of the National Speakers Bureau, Fatima has spoken at various events around the world on media and tech trends leading her to keynote on world stages alongside speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, and most recently Richard Branson. In addition to being a commentator for BNN Bloomberg, she is a frequent contributor to publications including The Globe and Mail, and Huffington Post. Over the past few years she has won two Top 30 under 30 awards, the Young Professional of the Year by Notable Life, and one of Flare Magazine’s Top 100 Women. Follow Fatima here: https://www.instagram.com/zaidiafatima/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tommy Rodriguez is a serial entrepreneur, investor & e-commerce expert who went from being broke to $10M by 30 years old. He has helped and trained entrepreneurs all over the world on how to build income through Amazon. He then expanded into creating Automation Empire, an Amazon automation business where investors can create a passive revenue stream through Amazon, completely hands off. He now resides in Florida with his two children.  Follow Tommy here: instagram.com/trod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Rise of The Young we are joined by a very special guest. Joe Foster inherited his grandfather's shoemaking company, JW Foster and Sons, together with his brother. In 1958, they formed a companion company "Reebok," having found the name in a South African dictionary won in a running race by Joe as a boy. Since then, Joe and Reebok have pioneered the world of sneakers, becoming one of the largest sneaker manufacturers in the world. They have won Olympic, Commonwealth and European medals as well as accomplishing World Record Breaking Performances.  Joe's new book, Shoe Maker is available now and details his incredible story.  Get Shoe Maker here: https://rb.gy/nirycg Follow Joe here: instagram.com/reebokthefounder/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Rise of The Young we sit down with Kevin Gould. Kevin is an entrepreneur, talent manager, brand builder, and investor based in Los Angeles. He is the founder and CEO of Kombo Ventures and is also a co-founder of three direct to consumer brands; Insert Name Here, a hair extensions and product brand, Wakeheart, a fragrance and scent brand aimed at Gen Z and young millennials and co-founded with the Dolan Twins, two of the largest digital influencers in the world, and Glamnetic, a leading magnetic eyeliner and lash brand.In 2019, Gould was named to Variety magazine's Dealmakers Impact List, honoring top dealmakers in the entertainment industry and in 2020 was recognized by Business Insider on their list of top investors in the influencer economy. Gould regularly speaks on panels and at events on new media, experiential marketing, and the convergence of technology, entertainment and consumer branding. Follow Kevin here: instagram.com/keving Kombo Ventures: https://www.komboventures.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Rise of The Young we sit down with Hiram Garcia. Hiram is the President of Production at Seven Bucks Productions, a passionate photographer, and a film and television producer whose films have amassed over $4 billion in box-office revenue. A trusted collaborator in the production process to Seven Bucks co-founders, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, Garcia oversees all production operations from development to release. In addition to producing projects, Garcia loves to get behind his own camera and is an ambassador for legendary camera company Leica. Garcia’s work has been featured in print and digital media and he opened his first gallery in 2019, with many more projects in the works. Because of his active schedule, Hiram likes to shoot whatever crosses his path – whether it is actors on set, waterfalls in Hawaii, empty roads or his favorite subject, his dog. He likes seeing a moment and creating a replica of it, something special that evokes an emotion. Born and raised in New Jersey, Garcia is a graduate of the University of Miami, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in music business and entertainment. Follow Hiram here: https://www.instagram.com/hhgarcia41/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Ngo is the cofounder of the menswear brand The Leverage. From what began as a boutique mens’ streetwear agency has evolved to a vertically structured conglomerate, built around wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales, in-house design, production, and distribution, with eight portfolio brands (Embellish, Haus of JR, Crysp, Karter Collection, Lifted Anchors, Club Paradise, Diet Starts Monday and Richie Le Collection) – all self-funded and independently operated in Ngo and Ramirez’s hometown of Orange County, CA. With their combined 15+ years in sales and marketing experience within the men’s streetwear fashion space, Ngo and Ramirez created The Leverage with the vision to uncover and amplify emerging streetwear brands by leveraging their existing relationships with privately-owned boutiques in the urban market from coast to coast, bridging the gap and building a profitable business between both their brands (portfolio and third party) and retailer partners. Follow Chris here: instagram.com/chris_theleverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sgt Major (ret) Mark Spicer is a 25-year veteran of the British Army with a worldwide reputation in the sphere of Sniping and Counter terrorism, which led to his selection and use as the US Governments Expert witness in the Washington DC Sniper trials.  He has served worldwide with the British and UN forces on real world deployments, and has vast experience of counter terrorist operations and terrorist methods of operation, having worked extensively against the IRA in Northern Ireland and subsequent terrorist elements throughout the former Yugoslavia region. Working within the Infantry and both covert and overt special operations units, he has gained a vast experience of counter terrorism and covert surveillance operations, often working at very close proximity to known terrorists without their knowledge, and received an award from the Queen in recognition of his success during a particular counter terrorist operation. His experience and understanding of the terrorist mind, has seen him become a successful seminar keynote speaker at Tactical Officer Associations (SWAT) across the United States and for the Dept. of Homeland security. Mark is currently CEO/Owner of Osprey Group USA Inc and a Director at Desert Tech. He is also the author of the book Illustrated Manual of Sniper Skills which can be found below. Email Mark here: mark@ogroupusa.com Mark's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1473884527/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles-based restauranteur Mark Birnbaum played a major role in transforming New York City’s Meatpacking District into one of the most sought after areas in Manhattan before settling in California to operate the West Hollywood outpost of globally influenced seafood restaurant Catch (2011). Dubbed by Forbes Magazine as one of the “New Kings of New York Hospitality,” Catch Hospitality Group (Catch Restaurants, Lexington Brass) co-founder Mark Birnbaum and his partner Eugene Remm pioneered dynamic hospitality experiences by using food, service and vibe to create seamless transitions between dining, nightlife and entertainment. With a focus on culture and brand, Birnbaum has propelled Catch from a standalone NYC flagship to an international phenomenon with successful locations in L.A., Playa del Carmen and Las Vegas, with additional outposts slated for 2019. Most recently CHG welcomed a new partner, hospitality business mogul Tilman J. Fertitta, whose privately owned Landry’s, Inc. is ranked among the largest corporations in the U.S. Follow Mark here: https://www.instagram.com/markbirnbaum/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Rise of the Young we are sit down with Chase Chewning. A Virginia native and Army veteran, Chase is a Virginia Commonwealth University alum, graduating from their Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science undergraduate program in 2013. Having completed his MS in Health Promotion from American University in Washington, DC he also holds the following credentials: ACE Certified Health Coach and TRX Certified Suspension Trainer.Living a life of wellness has always been a part of him - since growing up eating fresh food from his grandparents' garden, playing baseball throughout school and enjoying time in the mountains surrounding his family's southwest VA home. After six years of active duty, Chase was medically discharged from the military due a string of injuries that ultimately required him to have bilateral reconstructive hip surgeries. After learning how to walk again, twice, exercise as medicine and healthy lifestyle modifications became his passion. Chase currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Follow Chase here: https://www.instagram.com/chase_chewning/ Viral Style: https://viralstyle.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we sit down with Ryan Blair. Ryan is a serial entrepreneur who established his first company at age twenty-one and has since created and actively invested in multiple start-ups. As the CEO of ViSalus, he took the company from start-up to more than $1.6 billion in cumulative sales, sold the company in a $792.4-million-dollar transaction, started venture fund HashtagOne, which has invested in several very successful start-ups, and was named an Ernst & Young’s 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year. Ryan has devoted the rest of his life to help people elevate their mind, body and business through a proprietary curriculum that he offer's through his new company AlterCall. His first book, Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain, was a number one international New York Times bestseller and his second book, Rock Bottom To Rock Star is on sale October 4. He lives in Los Angeles. For more information, go to http://ryanblair.com/. Follow Ryan here: https://www.instagram.com/realryanblair/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices