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Finding the Overlap: Building Stronger Communities, Partnerships, and Relationships with Baily Hancock
What happens when you combine career pivots, thoughtful community-building, and an unshakeable belief in collaboration? You get the...
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Jun 13, 2025


How Devon Montgomery Pasha Took the Leap into Full-Time Entrepreneurship
On this episode of Adventures in Business , Amani and Mandi interview Devon Montgomery Pasha, a dynamic Event Emcee, Facilitator, and...
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Jun 6, 2025


Minisode: Mandi’s Mom Goes Viral: When to Speak Up (and When to Stay Quiet)
We’ve all been there: sitting in a meeting, chatting with a friend, or trying to navigate a tricky moment at work or home – when...
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May 27, 2025


How to Say What You Mean Without Being Mean: Lessons with Sarita Maybin
On this episode of Adventures in Business , Amani and Mandi chat with a true legend in the speaking world: Sarita Maybin. Sarita is a...
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May 27, 2025


Minisode: Lessons in Great Stagecraft from (We)Con 2025
We’re back with another Adventures in Business mini-episode – fresh off the heels of (We)Con 2025, the weekend Education Conference for...
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May 19, 2025


From ESPN to Entrepreneurship: How Gabby Robuccio Built a Business on Pro Event Tips
On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi interview Gabby Robuccio, former ESPN events and production powerhouse turned...
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May 19, 2025


The Power of Caring: A Real Talk on Real Estate with Chris Meadors
When someone tells you they care, it can feel like a throwaway line. But when Chris Meadors says it, you believe it – because he backs it...
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May 9, 2025


Minisode: Why Amani Created a Course (and Why It’s Not as Intimidating as You Think)
In this Adventures in Business mini episode, Mandi and Amani are back – this time talking about all things courses, including Amani’s...
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May 5, 2025


Blue Collar Cash: How Ken Rusk Built Success from the Ground Up
Ken Rusk has worn many hats: ditch digger, entrepreneur, life coach, and bestselling author of Blue Collar Cash. On this episode of...
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May 5, 2025


Minisode: How to Bulletproof Your Business When the Market Dips
The streets are talking... and they’re saying it’s time to prep for some turbulence. In this mini episode of Adventures in Business ,...
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Apr 28, 2025


Connection and Community for Women Business Owners: Teresa Howes on Creating Twine
On this episode of Adventures in Business , we welcome back a returning guest and serial entrepreneur, Teresa Howes. Teresa is a pioneer...
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Apr 28, 2025


Minisode: How to STOP Being Invisible Online and Start Building Your Social Capital
We’re in an age where, before working with a business, people will go online to check out the business's website and reviews. They expect...
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Apr 21, 2025


From the Ashes to the C-Suite: Phoenix Porcelli on Leadership and Convene
On this episode of Adventures in Business , we sit down with an absolute powerhouse—Phoenix Porcelli, Senior Vice President of Global...
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Apr 21, 2025


Minisode: Post Networking Strategies That Actually Work
You’ve just wrapped up a networking event. Your business cards are scattered across your bag, your feet are sore, and your brain is...
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Apr 14, 2025


From Biofuels to Coaching: How Portia Smith Followed Her Soul’s Calling
In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Portia Smith, founder and CEO of Elev8 Coaching. Portia’s story is...
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Apr 14, 2025


Minisode: Building Resilience
In this very important mini episode of Adventures in Business , Mandi and Amani are talking about what resilience looks like in action,...
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Mar 31, 2025


From the Boxing Ring to Business Success: Chad Yarvitz’s Journey to Xplicit Fitness
Boxing, business, and a bit of humor – Chad Yarvitz has built a thriving fitness empire by blending all three. A former Golden Gloves...
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Mar 31, 2025


Minisode: Our 2025 Conference Plans
In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business , Amani and Mandi are sharing their conference plans for 2025. It’s shaping up to be a...
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Mar 31, 2025


Handling Critics, Dream Podcast Guests, and Booking Writing: Ask Me Anything with Amani and Mandi
We’ve got another fun Ask Me Anything episode of Adventures in Business today! Amani and Mandi are answering your questions and telling...
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Mar 31, 2025


Minisode: How Amani Got on the USA Today Best Sellers List
Big news: Amani Roberts is officially a USA Today Bestselling Author! His book, The Quiet Storm , recently hit the top 50 on the USA...
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Mar 17, 2025
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