The Business RoundUp with Melissa Bill
The Business RoundUP (formerly Texas RoundUp) Hosted by seasoned journalist Melissa Bill, The Business RoundUp explores the pivotal topics shaping local and the broader business landscape today. From groundbreaking innovations to leadership insights and finance trends, this podcast delivers in-depth coverage and engaging interviews with influential figures and newsmakers from across the United States. ✨ Meet the Host: Melissa Bill With 16+ years of journalism experience, Melissa Bill has been a trusted voice for major outlets like The Miami Herald and WIOD News Radio. While reporting for The Texas Insider, she focused on business, technology, space, and finance—issues vital to Texans, from the proposed Texas-based stock exchange to the state’s expanding energy industry. A proud graduate of Florida International University, Melissa brings sharp insights and a passion for storytelling to every episode. 📅 Tune in Weekly for fresh perspectives, lively discussions, and a deep dive into the stories that matter most locally, regionally and beyond.
Episodes
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Anderson, General Counsel and HR Lead at Rayburn Electric Cooperative, to explore the company’s remarkable growth and the culture that drives it. Chris shares his journey to leadership, the role Rayburn plays in North Texas, and the factors behind its rapid expansion from 20 to over 100 employees.
Talking Points:
- Chris’s career path and what led him to Rayburn Electric Cooperative
- Overvi...
In this engaging episode, Siham Lahmine shares her inspiring journey from educator to founder of Morocco’s first woman-owned luxury culinary & heritage tours. Driven by a passion for authentic experiences, she has created travel opportunities that go far beyond traditional sightseeing, connecting visitors with local communities, artisans, and the rich flavors of Moroccan cuisine.
Siham discusses the growing demand for meaningfu...
Karen Leos, VP of Global Sales at Tellabs, joins the conversation to discuss why enterprise connectivity has become essential to business growth, innovation, and operational efficiency.
In this interview, Karen explains why connectivity should be viewed as the digital nervous system of modern organizations, supporting everything from day-to-day operations to smart buildings, cybersecurity, and AI-driven transformation.
She also bre...
What does it take to lead and grow a global aviation company in one of the world’s most demanding industries?
In this episode, we sit down with Zilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of FL Technics Group, to explore his unconventional path from facility management to the forefront of the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry.
Zilvinas shares how a fresh perspective, strategic thinking, and a relentless focus on growth helped h...
What if hiring could be faster, smarter, and still provide that human touch?
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Alex Odwell, founder of Referment, to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the recruiting process and why traditional hiring models may no longer meet the needs of modern businesses.
Alex shares the original vision behind Referment and what led the company to pivot toward an AI-powered hiring model d...
What does it really take to build authentic connections in today’s crowded digital world?
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Zara Carbonell-Near, co-founder and managing director of social media at STOCK Marketing, to talk about entrepreneurship, brand storytelling, and the courage it takes to build something meaningful.
With a background that spans pageantry, publishing, sports leadership, startups, and marketing, Zara s...
What will it take to make electric vehicles more affordable, scalable, and sustainable?
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Dr. John Cooley, founder and CEO of Nanoramic, to discuss the future of battery innovation and the critical role it will play in accelerating EV adoption and energy storage.
Dr. Cooley shares the founding vision behind Nanoramic, the early challenges of turning breakthrough science into real-world app...
How can leaders embrace AI without losing the human element at work?
In this episode, we sit down with Anna Lenhardt, Founder & CEO of Lenhardt Partners, to explore how people strategy is evolving in one of the fastest-changing workplace environments we’ve ever seen. With a unique background spanning opera, psychology, and HR, Anna brings a fresh and deeply insightful perspective to leadership, employee behavior, and the future...
As more homeowners explore solar energy, many are discovering that the biggest challenges don’t start with installation, they start with the contract.
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Josie Garcia, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Client Services at Solar Equity Solutions, to discuss the evolving home solar industry and what consumers need to know before signing on the dotted line.
Josie shares how her move...
Is the self-storage industry rising up to become a lucrative commercial investment option?
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with AJ Osborne, founder of Cedar Creek Capital, to break down the realities of the self-storage industry and how the business is evolving in today’s economy.
AJ shares insights from his extensive background in investing and entrepreneurship, explaining how experienced operators are redefining success, ...
What happens when a startup strategist brings business discipline into real estate?
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Tyler Vaughan, business growth advisor, founder, and a top Realtor in Flagstaff, AZ, to discuss how applying startup principles and business fundamentals can transform a real estate practice.
Drawing from his experience scaling companies, Tyler shares how he’s built a thriving real estate business in Nort...
What happens when a startup strategist brings business discipline into real estate?
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Tyler Vaughan, business growth advisor, founder, and a top Realtor in Flagstaff, AZ, to discuss how applying startup principles and business fundamentals can transform a real estate practice.
Drawing from his experience scaling companies, Tyler shares how he’s built a thriving real estate business in Nort...
What does it take to build and scale a modern beverage brand in today’s competitive market?
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Jen Millard, CEO of Mainelove, to discuss her journey from leading roles at major companies to launching a fast-growing, sustainability-focused canned water business.
With a background that includes executive roles at Mastercard and Upside, as well as successful exits with brands like Bed Bath &am...
Why do stores so often run out of the products people actually want while shelves stay crowded with items no one’s buying?
In this episode, Melissa Bill speaks with Nicola Bond, co-founder of Merchmix, about one of retail’s biggest hidden problems: slow, outdated stock decisions in a world where consumer demand changes almost overnight.
From viral trends and social media to weather shifts and live events, today’s shoppers are influ...
What if retailers could scale faster and without juggling disconnected tools and systems?
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Marat Bolatov, CEO and founder of Native Commerce, to explore how modern retailers can simplify operations while accelerating growth.
Marat shares how Native Commerce is redefining retail infrastructure by combining eCommerce, warehouse management, and delivery orchestration into one fully integrate...
The skilled trades industry is facing a growing workforce crisis, but it’s also full of opportunity.
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Kim Pierce, a OSHA compliance and trades safety expert with more than 34 years of experience, to discuss the urgent need for skilled workers and why trade careers are more important than ever.
Kim shares insights from decades in the industry, explaining the critical role safety plays on j...
How is technology reshaping the modeling industry, and what happens when AI enters the creative economy?
In this episode, Melissa Bill speaks with Benjamin Hori and Hannah Choi, founders of Spotlite, a pioneering booking platform designed to simplify how brands book models and creative talent.
The conversation explores how their platform is modernizing the traditional modeling industry while addressing new challenges around digital...
How are technology, shifting consumer habits, and new regulations reshaping the future of digital gaming?
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Seth Young, CEO of High Roller Technologies, to explore the rapidly evolving world of online gaming, prediction markets, and the role of innovation in shaping the industry.
With more than two decades of experience in the gaming sector, Seth shares insights into how consumer behavior ...
What does it truly take to become an effective leader in today’s complex workplace?
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Dr. Seger Morris, coach, consultant and author of Let Me Lead, to explore leadership, mentorship, and the power of aligning personal and professional purpose.
Dr. Morris shares his unconventional journey into medicine and how those experiences shaped his perspective on leadership and organizational cultur...
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Arvind Parthasarathi, CEO of CYGNVS, to discuss why cyber resilience and crisis preparedness are critical for modern organizations.
Arvind explains how CYGNVS helps companies prepare for potential cyber incidents through structured playbooks, tabletop exercises, and an out-of-band communication platform designed to keep leadership teams connected during a cyber crisis whe...
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