Young Boss with Isabelle Guarino

FeastFast only launched in 2025, but the story behind this brand started long before its first sale. The company was founded by two doctors who were struggling with weight loss and shocked by how every store-bought “healthy” snack spiked their blood sugar. After testing product after product, they created their own — snacks that didn’t create glucose spikes. They lost over 100 pounds, discovered a massive market in diabetic and pre...

Josh Simons has been building businesses since most kids were just building sandcastles. Lemonade stands. Go-karts he leased out. Hustles that taught him early how money moves and how people work.

At 17, Josh dropped out of school and made a feature film, not just for fun, but as a real business. Budgets. Hiring. Deadlines. Pressure. It was his first crash course in entrepreneurship, and it burned him out just as fast as it lit him ...

Jealousy in leadership is rarely loud. It is subtle, quiet, and often disguised as “being careful.” But underneath it is fear. Fear of being replaced. Fear of being outshined. Fear of no longer being the smartest person in the room.

In this episode, we unpack why that mindset is one of the biggest threats to business growth and why hiring “safe” might feel comfortable but ultimately caps your potential. When leaders choose assistant...

From layoff to $2M, Elina's Young Boss journey proves youth is your power in entrepreneurship! 🚀 In this inspiring conversation, Elina reveals how she turned job loss into the launchpad for Dude Woof, a 7-figure brand built on grit, creativity, and authentic connections. With no product, no plan, and just a dream, she tackled her challenges head-on, choosing to serve doodle owners with innovative, chemical-free grooming solut...

Let’s be real: every sales pro has slipped into at least one of the 7 Deadly Sins of Sales. I sure have. I’ve over-talked. I’ve rushed into price. I’ve gotten too friendly and completely sabotaged my authority. And every time, it cost me the sale.

These sins are sneaky. They creep in when you’re nervous, excited, or unsure. They derail deals, weaken confidence, and leave you replaying every word wishing you could redo the call. But ...

Uncover how young entrepreneurs can turn everyday interactions into recruitment opportunities. In this inspiring conversation, Isabelle Guarino shares practical advice, unique experiences, and actionable strategies to help you build your dream team and break through the barriers holding your business back. Learn why youth is your power and how adopting a talent scout mindset can transform your business journey. From spotting potent...

Growing up in a traditional Hispanic household, Jeanette Miranda Davila was taught the “safe path”: go to school, get a stable 9–5, and never risk security. But deep down, she always felt called to something more - something creative, something freeing, something hers.

She chased that calling into the entertainment world, but motherhood shifted her again. She wanted presence, purpose, and a community that didn’t yet exist. So she cr...

When Snawing Alvarado came to the Bronx from the Dominican Republic at eight years old, he thought snow meant success. Instead, it meant Section 8 housing, roaches, and a basement that smelled like broken promises. The “American Dream” wasn’t what it looked like on TV — it was crowded apartments, tired parents, and the quiet pressure to make it out.

Snawing became the first in his family to graduate college and land a “good job” as ...

Are you ready to embrace the mindset every young boss needs to win? In this inspiring conversation, Isabelle unpacks the lessons from "Who Moved My Cheese?", a masterclass in mindset for young entrepreneurs. Discover how adaptability, curiosity, and innovation are key to navigating the ever-changing maze of entrepreneurship. Whether it's shifting platforms, evolving products, or understanding market trends, this epis...

At 26, Hannah Kesler is teaching entrepreneurs how to build wealth like banks do — by controlling where their money lives. But her story started at Cracker Barrel, not in a boardroom.

Waiting tables at 18, Hannah learned her first business lesson: the harder she worked, the more she earned. That independence became her addiction. When college and accounting didn’t stick, her dad invited her to join The Money Multiplier — s...

Ready to turn your freelance side hustle into a booming $20K/month studio? In this inspiring conversation on Young Boss, Isabelle Guarino chats with Ben Jackson, a solopreneur who transformed his creative hustle into a thriving boutique web development studio. Youth is your power, and Ben’s story proves that ambition, strategy, and persistence can lead to incredible success.

Learn how Ben prepared for his leap to entrepren...

Are you ready to unlock your potential and master the art of balancing corporate life and entrepreneurship? In this inspiring conversation,  Isabelle Guarino sits down with Brittany Honor, founder of Honor Development, to explore the unique challenges and triumphs young entrepreneurs face while navigating their business journey. From overcoming self-doubt and juggling passion with a paycheck to mastering interview skills and climbi...

He flunked Organic Chemistry, bombed his plan to be a doctor, and traded lab coats for liquor bottles — launching a viral wine campaign before he ever knew what “brand strategy” meant. But that failure? It’s what turned Alex Strubbe into the marketing mind who believes authenticity sells better than any ad spend.

At the University of Texas, Alex was chasing expectations — until life slapped him with a D-minus and an identi...

Most nursing job postings are bogus. Search online and you’ll see thousands of listings — hybrid roles, travel gigs, or “remote” jobs that still require hospital shifts. For nurses who are already burnt out, it’s overwhelming.

That’s why David Rosenbeck launched Go Beyond the Bedside. A board-certified nurse practitioner who worked ER, ICU, and oncology, David experienced firsthand how draining the profession can be. After...

Why do most entrepreneurs fail? It’s not about the ideas, it’s all about execution. In this inspiring conversation, Isabelle Guarino dives into the truth about entrepreneurship with special guest Paisley Coxsey, a seasoned fractional COO and founder of Fractional Wave. If you’re a young boss struggling with scaling your business or feeling stuck in execution, this episode is packed with practical advice and success strategies to he...

Struggling to fix your failing business? In this episode of Young Boss, discover 5 secrets to turn things around FAST! Whether you’re dealing with no leads, time constraints, or a lack of clients, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring strategies tailored for young entrepreneurs just like you. Learn how to attract clients on a budget, delegate tasks draining your energy, and build a team that thrives—all while r...

Are thriving teams built on youthful innovation or seasoned experience? In this inspiring conversation, we tackle the ultimate question every entrepreneur faces: Can youth and ambition alone drive success, or does wisdom from experience keep businesses afloat? Whether you're a young boss ready to change the world or a seasoned entrepreneur with lessons to share, this episode uncovers the secret to balancing fresh ideas with pr...

Is your founder story costing you sales? Young entrepreneurs, it’s time to shift the focus from you to your customers. In this empowering episode of Young Boss, Isabelle Guarino breaks down why leading with your personal story could be hurting your business and how to craft messaging that drives results. Learn the four essential pillars (big idea, big benefit, big promise, and proof) that will transform how you communicate your val...

How far would you go to turn your passion into a business? For Myles Powell, the answer was all in—emptying his 401k, maxing out his cards, and walking away from a safe career in engineering… all for frozen mac & cheese.

On this week’s Young Boss, Myles reveals the unfiltered truth about building a food brand from scratch—no trust fund, no roadmap, just grit and a love for the dinner table. From a failed BBQ sauce laun...