How do you market your business without losing your voice or spending all your time creating content? Get To Know Samantha Calderón Samantha Calderón, copywriter, marketing strategist, and founder of South Florida Copywriting, joins Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano to share how losing a client to AI pushed her to rethink her business and invest in herself. Drawing on 15 years of writing experience, she explains why knowing your audience, embracing messy first drafts, and brin

What can plant medicine reveal about who you are, how you lead, and the parts of yourself you may have stopped listening to? Get To Know Jessica Cline Jessica Cline, Chief Marketing Officer and Partner at INLIBRIUM, joins Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano to share how burnout, loss, love, and major career changes led her to a guided experience with psilocybin. She describes how it helped her confront a deep sense of loneliness, reconnect with herself, and reconsider what it me

What separates a great DJ from someone who simply knows how to play music? Why Great DJs Know How to Read a Room What separates a great DJ from someone who simply knows how to play music? After attending a Daybreaker event, Mandi Graziano became fascinated by how closely the DJ watched the crowd and adjusted the music as the energy changed. She turned to Amani Roberts to understand what was actually happening behind the DJ booth. Great DJs Read the Room The barrier to becomin

What’s the wild idea you can’t stop thinking about? And what would happen if you actually went for it? Meet Shelby Stanger Shelby Stanger has built a career around adventure, storytelling, and helping people find the courage to pursue the ideas that excite and scare them. As the host of Wild Ideas Worth Living and author of Will to Wild, she has seen firsthand how stepping outside your comfort zone can change the direction of your life. Never Miss the Mosh Pit One phrase has

What does it take to pull off a secret international trip for 50 people? And how do you prepare when one mistake could derail the entire experience? Meet Nicole Matthews Nicole Matthews is the founder of The Henley Company, an event and lifestyle management agency she has led for 19 years. Her career has taken her from corporate and nonprofit events to some of the world's biggest sporting events, including the Olympics and World Cup. How Do You Fly 50 People to a Secret Desti

What does it really mean to put yourself first? And why is that so difficult for so many people? Meet Kim O'Hara Kim O'Hara is the founder of Delicious Life™, a lifestyle brand that inspires women to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and create more joy through intentional experiences, curiosity, and community. Her mission is to help women stop putting themselves last and start building lives that feel more fulfilling. Why We Stop Putting Ourselves First Life has a way of

What happens when you step away from your day-to-day work and spend a week teaching someone else? For Amani Roberts, the answer came at Camp Spin Off, a nonprofit summer camp for aspiring DJs and music producers. During four days of teaching music business, mentoring students, and even leading salsa lessons, he discovered that giving back wasn't just rewarding—it made him a better educator, leader, and entrepreneur. Alongside Mandi Graziano, he shares why investing in the nex

What makes a city truly unforgettable? Is it the attractions, the restaurants, or the people who bring it to life? Meet Wendy Roberts Wendy Roberts has spent more than 25 years helping destinations tell their stories. As President and CEO of Travel Santa Ana, she believes the best places aren't defined by famous landmarks, but by local businesses, authentic experiences, and the people who make visitors feel welcome. What Makes a City Memorable When people think about travel,

What happens when you show up every week for four years? In this special “Ask Us Anything” episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi Graziano and Amani Roberts celebrate the podcast's fourth anniversary by reflecting on the biggest lessons they've learned since launching the show. They answer audience questions, revisit memorable guests, share behind-the-scenes stories, and discuss how consistent conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders have shaped bo

What if the same mental skills that help athletes perform under pressure could help you succeed in everyday life? Meet Morgan Brons Morgan Brons is a former Division I collegiate athlete and Big 12 champion who has had her share of mental performance struggles. With a bachelor's degree in exercise science, a minor in nutrition, and a master's degree in sports science, she specializes in mental performance coaching. As the founder of Winning Edge Coaching, Brons helps athletes

What separates a good speaker from one that audiences remember long after the event ends? Meet Zach Nadler Zach Nadler, co-founder and CEO of VaynerSpeakers, to talk about the business of professional speaking and what it takes to build a lasting career on stage. Since co-founding VaynerSpeakers with Gary Vaynerchuk in 2018, Zach has helped reimagine the traditional speaker bureau by building every event around one simple belief: no two events are the same. Why Great Speakers

When was the last time you actually checked in on your goals? Halfway through the year is the perfect time to stop, reflect, and celebrate your wins. Mandi Graziano and Amani Roberts share what's already on their bingo cards, what they're still chasing, and why turning goals into a game makes it easier to stay motivated and accountable. Celebrate What You've Already Accomplished Before talking about what's left to do, both hosts spend time recognizing what they've already ac

What separates an event people attend from one they remember for years? Meet EJ Corporan EJ Corporan leads Growth and Communications at Ansera, where he helps brands design experiences that drive measurable connection, clarity, and impact. With more than a decade of experience across aviation, technology, and live events, EJ has built and led global event strategies for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth organizations. Why Great Events Aren't Built Around Logistics Most ev

What happens when the guest becomes the interviewer? In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano pull back the curtain on one of the show's most popular features: Flip the Script. They share how the segment was created, why it has become a favorite among guests, and how it brings more spontaneity and authenticity to every conversation. What Is Flip the Script? Near the end of every interview, the guest gets to become the interviewer. They

What if the thing people need most right now isn't another app, another screen, or another social network? Meet Hildee Isaacs and Lisa Reich In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano sit down with Hildee Isaacs and Lisa Reich, co-founders of Gotta Sing Events, a live group sing-along experience that turns audiences into the entertainment, to talk about community, entrepreneurship, and creating experiences that bring people together. The Oppos

What If Your Next Client Is Already Looking For You? In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani asks Mandi for advice on a challenge many business owners are facing: finding new clients in an uncertain market. Mandi explains why price isn't always the real objection, how to help people see the value of investing in themselves, and why the right opportunities often come from being around the right people. Stop Leading With Price One of Mandi's biggest points was tha

What happens when 1,700 meeting professionals gather in one place? In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani recaps his experience at MPI (Meeting Professionals International) World Education Congress in San Antonio. From educational sessions and keynote speakers to networking opportunities and industry trends, Amani shares the biggest takeaways from the event. The conversation explores why human connection remains the most valuable part of conferences, even as AI

What happens when a business shuts down, a neighbor reports your garage gym to the city, and you're forced to decide whether to start over or walk away? Meet Vianney and Derrick Yamada Vianney and Derrick Yamada are the owners and head coaches of Earned Fitness, a small-group training facility in San Diego focused on personalized coaching, accountability, and community. After losing their first gym during the pandemic, the couple rebuilt their business from the ground up. Wha

What if we’re actually living in the golden era of storytelling? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano sit down with JT Long, Vice President and Content Director at Smart Meetings, to talk about storytelling, journalism, hospitality, and why authentic human connection matters more than ever. JT shares how media has evolved over the last 30 years, why storytelling is more accessible than ever, and how Smart Meetings grew from a magazine in

What if one of the biggest advantages in business today is simply sitting down and reading a physical book? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano sit down with author, entrepreneur, and BookThinkers founder Nick Hutchison, whose podcast and author growth agency help connect mission-driven authors with readers around the world. Nick shares how discovering business books completely changed the direction of his life and why he believes reson