The InNOLEvation® Mindset

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset podcast, powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, host Mark McNees sits down with ReNita Bowman, founder and CEO of 'We Maid It Tallahassee.' Renita shares her inspiring journey from working in state government to launching a successful janitorial company during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses her entrepreneurial influences, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she...

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset podcast powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, host Mark McNeese engages in a lively conversation with Daniel Underwood of Affiliate Edge. Daniel shares his journey of running a TikTok shop and delves into the ins and outs of successful product promotion on the platform. They discuss the intricacies of creating viral content, the importance of analytics, and the concept be...

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, host Mark McNees sits down with social media influencer Ashton Herndon. Ashton shares his journey from a passionate yet introverted teenager to a confident content creator with millions of views on TikTok and YouTube. They delve into Ashton's college experience at Florida State University, the evolution of his content, and how...

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, host Mark McNees speaks with Dr. Ashlee Fontes, the founder and head coach of TLH Reckoning. Dr. Fontes shares her journey from a childhood filled with sports, including American football through her father’s coaching career, to becoming a college athlete at Florida State University. She discusses the challenges she faced, including transitioning from college sports to professio...

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, we welcome Gerry Gonzalez, the founder and CEO of Coal Plunge Community. Gerry, a former student and president of the FSU Beach Volleyball Club, shares his journey into the world of cold plunging. He discusses the numerous physical and mental benefits, the social aspects of cold plunges, and how he t...

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, host Mark McNees sits down with emerging hip-hop artist A$H. A$H shares his musical journey from theater and choir in his younger years to seriously pursuing his passion during high school. He talks about creating his first song during the COVID-19 pandemic and how constructive criticism shaped his authentic style. Ash discuss...

Welcome to another episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship! In this episode, we have Sherman William Jr., CEO and founder of Body Water, joining us remotely from Alabama. Sherman shares his incredible journey from serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom to discovering the vital role of hydration and eventually creating Body Aqua, a health beverage line designed to enhance cogniti...

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, meet Ashton Colson, Gabriel Brewer, and Nathan Brewer - the co-founders of the streetwear brand New Wave Boys. Hailing from Tampa, Florida, they share their inspirational journey from high school friends to college entrepreneurs at Florida State University. Learn about their brand's focus on innovati...

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset podcast, host Mark McNees sits down with Jack Carmignani, founder of Nextus Digital Solutions. Jack shares his journey from growing up in Philadelphia and moving to Florida, transitioning from a finance major at the University of Miami to starting his own digital branding and design firm. He discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, his company’s focus on helping brands s...

Join host Mark McNees in this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, as he sits down with Junior Reed, the founder and CEO of 'Road to Open.' Junior shares his journey from high school football injuries to becoming a passionate beach volleyball player and entrepreneur. Learn about the origins of his athletic brand aimed at inspiring athletes to love the progression proces...

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, Ashley Guy, CEO and founder of Tallulah, shares her inspiring journey from a teacher to a successful entrepreneur. Ashley discusses her move from Seattle to Tallahassee, her foray into the CBD industry, and the evolution of her business. Listeners will learn about the diverse range of products offere...

Welcome back to the InNOLEvation Mindset podcast, powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. In this episode, student host Alana Espenship sits down with KJ Forrestal, co-founder of the popular clothing rental app, RAID. KJ shares her journey from college student at FSU to successful entrepreneur, discussing how she got her start in women's fashion with a failed e-commerce venture which led to valuable lessons about manu...

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset, with Student Host, Meadow Manfredini and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, we dive deep into the story of the Innovation Hub at Florida State University (FSU) with Ken Balduff, its founding director. Ken shares his journey from music theory to computer science and eventually to establishing the Innovation Hub. He discusses how the Hub provides students access to emer...

In this episode of InNOLEvation(r) Mindset powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, student host Menno Manfredini interviews FSU students Hugo Davies and Ryan, who share their entrepreneurial journey and current project, Bebop. Hugo, a STEM entrepreneurship major, and Ryan, a computer science major, discuss their backgrounds, how they met, and the innovative idea behind Bebop—an app aimed at enhancing music discovery b...

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, Student Marina Herrera hosts Professor Melissa Rauer from the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship at FSU. They discuss her background, journey to FSU, and work with veteran entrepreneurship programs. Professor Rauer shares insights into the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans' Families and the Accelerate program, providing invaluable support for veteran business owners. The...

Join us for an insightful episode of the InNOLEvation(r) Mindset, powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. Student Host Jules Johannemann sits down with Mr. Bob Garner, a seasoned professor and FSU alumnus, to explore his extensive career journey from the logistics industry to franchising, and eventually teaching. Bob shares his experiences in scaling businesses, the dynamics of franchising, and valuable lessons in lea...

In this captivating episode of the InNOLEvation(r) Mindset Podcast, host Mark McNees interviews Calonda Henry from Broad Horizons Speech Therapy. Calonda shares her journey from growing up in Jacksonville, obtaining her degrees, and starting her own speech therapy practice. She discusses the intricacies of speech and language pathology, her experiences working with children, and tackling speech issues like stuttering. Calendar also...

In this engaging episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset, host Mark McNees welcomes podcasting students Marina and Jules from the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. They discuss their interests in podcasting, their favorite podcasts, and the impact of podcasting on political communication. The conversation also covers their experiences as first-time voters, the evolution of media trust, and their thoughts on the future of politica...

In this engaging episode of The InNOLEvation® Mindset, student host Jules Johannemann and her father Scott Johannemann, a FSU alumni, discuss their journey from academics to entrepreneurship. They reflect on Scott's transition from a teaching career to co-owning Forever Fierce, and share insights on maintaining balance between family and business. Topics include the importance of relationships, sustainable business growth, managing...