Disrupt & Innovate
Are you a business owner who’s falling behind the competition, feeling anxious about unforeseeable disruptions, or having trouble hiring and keeping the best employees? If so, Disrupt & Innovate podcast is tailored to you. We believe in disruptive leadership as a conscious choice to challenge the status quo for a better future. Our goal is not to stir things up for the sake of it, though we do find it exhilarating. Rather, we want to inspire positive changes in your business, your personal life, and the world at large. Join us on this journey to turn your big dreams into reality.
Episodes
Join host Lisa Levy as she sits down with education innovator Sanjay Giridharan. Sanjay is the founder of
SciReach, an educational nonprofit focused on bringing STEM education to underserved students globally. Through personalized mentorship and hands-on learning, SciReach is nurturing the next generation of problem solvers.
Key Takeaways:
- SciReach has reached over 10,000 students across Africa, India, and the US through innovat...
Lisa Levy reconnects with entrepreneurial powerhouse Lorde Astor West to discuss her inspiring journey building impactful technology solutions and automating processes to streamline the startup ecosystem.
Key Points:
- Astor's early experiences discovering her passion while working at a startup
- Building solutions to connect people and simplify business processes
- Challenges raising capital as a female founder and overcoming dis...
In this episode, Lisa Levy interviews Julie Trombley about her journey from a 26-year career in real estate associations to starting her own sales automation business. Julie helps realtors overcome their fear of technology and streamline manual processes. Stories highlight the impact of automation, like recovering $64k of $80k in outstanding invoices through a failed payment notification system.
Key Takeaways:
- Overcoming fear of t...
Lisa Levy engages in a fun conversation with Julia LorenEstes about cash flow strategies and allocation. Julia shares her passion for helping business owners manage their finances and grow their businesses, inspired by her immigrant parents' experience pursuing the American Dream. Common financial myths and obstacles are discussed, along with the importance of accounting, taxes, and innovation in fractional CFO services.
Key T...
Lisa Levy interviews Erica Holthausen about her non-linear journey from law school to writing. Erica now helps others create meaningful content by developing their unique perspectives and focusing on quality over quantity. They discuss the importance of serving audiences, resisting distractions to maintain reputation, and using words to thoughtfully disrupt norms.
Key Takeaways:
1. Follow your curiosity and look for opportunities to...
In this episode, Lisa Levy sits down with sports card entrepreneur Dappz to discuss his journey from childhood hobby to building Dappz Sports into a multi-million dollar livestreaming business. Dappz shares how he started by buying and selling cards as a side hustle, then grew his brand through consistent livestreaming and relationship building in the industry. They explore the recent resurgence of trading cards driven by record-br...
Lisa Levy sits down with Sue E. Goodin, CEO of Resilience One, to discuss healthcare innovation and prioritizing employee wellness. They explore holistic approaches to care and envisioning hospitals as community hubs for preventative health.
Key Takeaways:
🧠 Prioritizing mental and emotional wellness is crucial for healthcare workers and reducing burnout.
💪 Integrating wellness services like nutrition, exercise and stress relief in...
In this enlightening episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast, we take a unique journey into the world of olive oil and environmental sustainability with Stavros Poulitsis, the founder of Citrine Luxury. Stavros shares his remarkable story of upholding a family legacy that traces back generations. He started with a promise made amidst the olive trees of his great-grandparents' homestead in Greece and has meticulously rebu...
Embark on a powerful episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast with Howard Brown, a two-time stage four cancer survivor and health technology consultant. This inspiring conversation delves into entrepreneurship, sales, and the unwavering resilience that defines Howard's remarkable journey.
🌟 Episode Highlights:
- From Sales to Resilience: Howard's early exposure to sales through his father's 51-year career and ...
Dive into the world of disruption and innovation with Donnie Boivin, the force behind Success Champions, on the latest episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast.
🚀 Episode Highlights:
- Empowering Entrepreneurs: Donnie Boivin's mission to empower entrepreneurs through the Success Champions networking platform.
- The Realities of Entrepreneurship: Donnie's journey, from financial struggles to a transformative moment, e...
Embark on a journey into the world of artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship with Wes Lemos, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Sales Connector, on the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast. Gain unparalleled insights into harnessing AI for business growth, scaling strategies, and the power of technology in connecting people.
🚀 Episode Highlights:
- Wes Lemos' entrepreneurial journey: From a tech startup in college to tw...
Dive into the world of business strategy and sales growth with David Hall, an entrepreneurial powerhouse and business strategist. Join us on the latest episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast as David shares invaluable insights and strategies to drive sales growth while simplifying business operations.
🚀 Episode Highlights:
- Unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit: David's journey from selling at 8 to founding a graphi...
Embark on an insightful journey with Jordan Fourcher, the innovative CEO behind CryoX, as he shares his entrepreneurial story and the groundbreaking cooling technology that's reshaping industries.
🌬️ Episode Highlights:
- Jordan's entrepreneurial journey and the inception of CryoX, a pioneer in innovative cooling technology.
- Unveiling wireless chargers actively cooling devices to address overheating issues, sparked by p...
Tap into the future of tipping with Jessica Dawson, the visionary mind behind the revolutionary tipping platform, FISK mobile tipping. Join us on this episode of Disrupt & Innovate as we delve into Jessica's journey, from disrupting traditional tipping to advocating for financial literacy and personal growth.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
- Unveiling FISC mobile tipping, Jessica Dawson's groundbreaking platform transformi...
Embark on a transformative journey in our latest episode as we sit down with Greg Whelan, a sales expert, to unravel the secrets of sales consulting and the influential realm of unconscious buying triggers.
🌟 Episode Highlights:
- Greg's revolutionary approach to sales, eliminating traditional hassles and aligning with unconscious customer needs.
- Dive into the concept of psychographics and its role in understanding customer ...
Dive into the world of entrepreneurship, technology, and personal growth in our latest episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast featuring Thomas Helfrich, the CEO of Instantly Relevant. Join us as Thomas shares his unconventional approach to success, reflecting on his journey from being born on the internet to becoming a developer and mentor.
Key Takeaways:
- Explore Thomas Helfrich's unique path to success and perso...
Ready to dive into the crucial world of compliance and regulatory laws in the digital age? Join us in our latest episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast, featuring the insightful Paige Hansen, founder of Secure Labs. Paige shares invaluable insights on navigating the complexities of compliance and regulatory laws, especially tailored for small to medium-sized businesses.
Key Takeaways:
- Paige Hansen guides us through the lan...
Embark on an enlightening journey with communication expert Debra Roberts in our latest episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast. Uncover the keys to business success through effective communication and conflict resolution.
Key Takeaways:
- Debra Roberts shares her journey from social work to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the universal factors that enhance communication across different settings.
- Understand the e...
Dive into the latest episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast with the remarkable Greg Smith, shedding light on how to create brightness in uncertain times through experiential education and human connection.
Key Takeaways:
- Greg Smith introduces a transformative program using outdoor activities to address vital questions for personal and team growth.
- Explore the challenges faced by businesses, including the impact...
Embark on a transformative financial journey with Andrew Woodward on the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast! 🎙️
Key Takeaways:
- Learn Andrew's journey from scarcity to a self-made millionaire by 38, fueled by a desire to change financial habits and create abundance.
- Gain insights into long-term investing for wealth creation, emphasizing consistency and the power of monthly engagement.
- Explore the importance of starting retirement...
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