En Factor Podcast

Re-Posting our Conversation with Caue Suplicy- Building a Multi-Million Dollar Sustainability Brand

This week on En Factor we decided to re-post our episode with Caue Suplicy. Caue is the CEO and co-founder of Barnana, a multimillion-dollar business that uses sustainability practices to create organic snacks, while also supporting fair farming practices among indigenous communities in South America. Caue's episode is both educational and inspiring, in it, Caue tells the fascinating story behind Barnana’s genesis, the ins and outs of the business and the sustainability practices that he and his partners incorporated into their business model. 

 

Key Words: Social Entrepreneurship, B-Corp, Sustainability.   

Re-Posting our Conversation with Edouard Carrie- Saving the Planet one Bottle at a Time

Re-posting our conversation with Edouard Carrie. Edouard is the founder and CEO of Environmental Cleaning Solutions S.A. (ECSSA), a recycling company that has taken steps to address the issues of sanitation and employment in Haiti. Since inception ECSSA has collected over 60 million pounds of plastic material while providing income and opportunities to thousands of citizens of Haiti.

 

Key Words: Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability.   

Building an Elite Organization- w/Don Wenner

Today’s guest is Don Wenner. Don is the founder and CEO of DLP Real Estate Capital, a multi-faceted company that leads & inspires the building of wealth & prosperity through the execution of innovative real estate solutions. DLP has been ranked in the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 8 consecutive years and has been named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the top 15 real estate firms in the U.S. for the fifth year straight. He is also the author of the bestselling book Building an Elite Organization. Don started from poverty and is now a master of scaling high-growth, high-profit entrepreneurial companies.

Key Words - Real estate, entrepreneurial venture, innovation 

Building and Scaling a Strong Brand - w/Liz Anthony

Liz Anthony is a University Tampa Alumni and the owner of Liz Anthony Nutrition. Liz turned her passion for nutrition, fitness, and sweet treats, into a healthy, protein packed and delicious product. Since launching in 2016, her products have gone from being announced on Facebook to being available online, in gyms, and Publix. She has also been featured on the Tampa Bay Fox news channel. Liz has bootstrapped her way to success and is continuing to grow her company. To receive 15% of all orders from LizAnthonyNutrition.com, type in the code '"enfactor15" at checkout!

Key Words - Women in entrepreneurship, nutrition, startup 

Re-Posting our Conversation with Jeff Civillico- Choose Yourself & Decide on Success

Re-posting our conversation with Jeff Civillico. Jeff is an entrepreneur, juggler, corporate entertainer, comedian, and philanthropist. “Comedy in Action”, his highly-acclaimed Vegas show at Paris Las Vegas, is a 3-time winner of the “Best of Las Vegas” awards by the Las Vegas Review Journal and has been named one of the “Top 10 Things To Do In Vegas” by Total Vegas Guide. Jeff is also the Founder and Chairman of Win-Win Entertainment, a non-profit which connects professional entertainers and charities. In this episode, Jeff tells his story of persistence, perseverance, and success in the entertainment world.

Harnessing the Power of Resilience- w/Kamerion Wimbley

Kamerion Wimbley is a former NFL player who is now an experienced entrepreneur. Kamerion was in the NFL for 9 years playing for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans. Since starting his business, KW Growth Holdings, in 2008, he has helped dozens of businesses succeed and has broken into various fields such as tech, athletics, apparel, restaurant, pets and more. Kamerion has a passion for social entrepreneurship, giving back to his community, and investing in companies that have a positive impact on society.

 

Key Words - Entrepreneurship in sports, social entrepreneurship, investments, socially conscious 

Re-Posting Our Conversation With J.B. Bernstein- His Secrets for Success

Re-posting our conversation with J.B. Bernstein, President and CEO of athlete management firm, Access Group, and CMO of sports marketing and athlete representation company, Seven Figures Management. His insane work ethic and incredible drive has led him to become one of the most respected marketing experts in the world of sports today. At a time when his sports agency company was on the verge of collapse, J.B. took a leap of faith, entering completely uncharted waters to find the world’s next Yao Ming. He decided to host a baseball competition in of all places India, at a time when baseball was nearly unheard of in that part of the world. The competition attracted over 35,000 contestants, which eventually sprung into a groundbreaking opportunity to sign two of the first ever Indian pro-league baseball players, Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel to the Major Leagues. The story got on Disney’s radar and was turned into a heart-warming biographical film, Million Dollar Arm, where J.B. was portrayed by Emmy Award winning actor, Jon Hamm. 

Empowering Mothers Through Entrepreneurship- w/Lisa Druxman

Lisa Druxman is the founder and CEO of FIT4MOM, the nations leading company for pre and postnatal health, wellness and fitness programs for every date of motherhood. Since its launch in 2001, FIT4MOM has created business opportunities for moms nationwide with 300 franchises and over 1000 locations across the U.S. In addition to being an entrepreneur, Lisa is also a speaker, author and podcaster. She has appeared on the Today Show, CNN, Access Hollywood and in motherhood magazines such as Fit Pregnancy and more. Every day Lisa lives by FIT4MOM’s mission of helping mothers make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life. 

 

Key Words - Motherhood, women in entrepreneurship, television appearance, fitness, franchise 

Re-Posting our Conversation with Jason Feifer- How to Embrace Change & Recognize Opportunity

Re-Posting our conversation with Jason Feifer. Jason is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of three podcasts: Pessimists Archive, a history show about why people resist new things; Hush Money, about the way money makes life awkward; and Problem Solvers, about entrepreneurs solving unexpected problems in their business. He is also co-author of the novel, Mr. Nice Guy.  In today’s episode, Jason shares with us some strategies for persevering through adversity and embracing the inevitable changes of life.

 

Key Words: Opportunity Recognition, Embracing Change, Innovation, resilience.   

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness- w/Ian Adair

Today’s guest is Ian Adair. Ian is a nonprofit industry influencer, mental health advocate, TEDx speaker, and recognized expert in leadership, fundraising, and nonprofit management. He is the author of Stronger Than Stigma. A Call to Action: Stories of Grief, Loss, and Inspiration. Ian is the Executive Director of the Gracepoint Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Gracepoint, which impacts the lives of more than 30,000 individuals each year, seeking mental health, medical, and addiction services in Tampa Florida. In this episode, Ian discusses the importance of mental health in the workplace, the intersection between leadership and mental health, and self-care. 

 

Key Words - Mental health awareness, leadership, self-care, non-profit