Adventures In Business

10 Things We Want in the next 10 Years

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani share ten things they want in the next ten years. What would be on your list?

Helping Small Businesses Grow Back Their Profits with Jordan Silverman

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you had a partner in your small business that identified where you could cut costs to dramatically increase your profits, without cutting anyt...

Thanksgiving Foods, Plans for 2025, and Holiday Traditions: Ask Me Anything with Amani and Mandi

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've got a fun episode of Adventures in Business for you today: Amani and Mandi are answering your questions in this Ask Me Anything episode! They're...

How to Take Your Digital Marketing to the Next Level through Relationships with Cory Falter

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to use your digital marketing to immediately hook people and draw them in? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with ...

"What Are The Best Investments We Made in 2024" (EP #117)

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani share the best personal and professional investments they made in 2024 and also highlight what potential investments they will impleme...

Embracing Agility, Your Strengths, and Boundaries in the Hospitality Industry with Tracy Judge

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the constantly changing industry of hospitality and event planning, how do you keep up? According to Tracy Judge, you stay agile, embrace your stre...

What Are Our Plans for 4th Quarter? (EP #115)

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani discuss their fourth quarter goals and how each goal will set them up for success in 2025. 

Mastering Stress Management and Mental Fitness in Business with Kristine Iverson

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but how you manage it will make all the difference. In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and guest ...

A Storied Sales Career: Sales Advice from Shelly Cruz

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi talk with Shelly Cruz, Vice President of Global Sales at MGM Resorts International. Shelly ...

What AI Tools Do We Use & How to Get Over "No's" (EP #111)

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani share what AI Tools they use and also how to get over "No's" when we are pitching ourselves so frequently. 

Elevating Experiences in the Hospitality Industry with Sarah Reuter

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Sarah Reuter, CEO of Elevate Travel Company. Sarah has spent over two decades cre...

"It was very overwhelming" - IMEX 2024 Review (EP #109)

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani review their experience speaking and attending IMEX Americas 2024 Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Winning Marketing Strategies for Hoteliers with Christine Malfair

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Adventures in Business, hosts Amani and Mandi sit down with Christine Malfair, founder of Malfair Marketing and former hotel genera...

The Latest Update on Linkedin and the Algorithm via Richard Bliss (EP #107)

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amani and Mandi chat about an NSA training that Amani attended with Richard Bliss, who shared some amazing tips and tricks about LinkedIn. Tune in and...

Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon with Dr. Jill Stoddard (EP #106)

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani talk with Dr. Jill Stoddard, a licensed psychologist, author, speaker, award-winning teache...

Speaking Success: Arel Moodie on Talkadot and His Journey as a Successful Speaker and Entrepreneur (EP #105)

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani sit down with Arel Moodie, Professional Speaker & Co-founder of Talkadot. Arel shares memor...

"Everything You Never Knew About Colombia" (EP #104)

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi met Juan Pablo Toro earlier this year in Cartagena at the HPN Global President's Club trip. She was struck by his passion for Columbia and educa...

"It's time to Share an Update on our Goals" (EP #103)

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani update everyone on their goals for 2024 and share any fourth-quarter shifts! 

"And Just Like That--Your Family Business is a Reality Show" (EP #102)

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't checked out the new Amazon Prime show Kings of Fi$H, you'll want to add that to your list. We are honored to have Michael Ungaro (CEO a...

"How to Interview and Be Interviewed!" (EP #101)

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss best practices for researching our guests and how in-depth research is necessary to stand out. We also share how to be a g...

"No One Knows Business Travel Like She Does" (EP #100)

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to our conversation with Laura Wilber who delivered a master class on giving more value to your corporate traveler guests and amping up your...

"Stay In The Front Row, Even When In a Slump!" (EP #99)

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hall of Fame speaker 🪑Marilyn Sherman, CSP, CPAE 🪑 drops all her knowledge about performance, employee engagement, developing content-rich ex...

Review of the NSA Influence 2024 Conference (EP #98)

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this mini episode, Amani and Mandi discuss learnings at the National Speakers Association 2024 Annual Conference called Influence in Denver, Color...

Embracing Divine Dissonance: The Journey to Authentic Success with Michelle Villalobos

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

**Episode Title:** "Embracing Divine Dissonance: The Journey to Authentic Success with Michelle Villalobos" **Show Notes:** In this episode of the "Ad...

Unlocking Success: Jen Miller on Pickleball, Company Values, and Leading Access DMC (EP #96)

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes: In this inspiring episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani sit down with Jen Miller, co-CEO of Access DMC. Jen shares her journe...

"My very first experience with anxiety" (EP #95)

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani review how important mental health is, and Amani shares his very first experience with how he was able to recognize that anxiety was t...

How To Lead Through Constant Changes (EP #94)

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Jenkins from Noble House Hotels & Resorts joins the show and discusses how to manage change, the unique features of his current property, and how...

The Social Media Update (EP #93)

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani share what social media platforms they spend the most time on midway through 2024 and how to deal with the comparison trap that pops u...

"Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should" (EP #91)

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amani shares the numerous lessons he learned at his latest Brand Builders Group Accelerator event in Nashville.

Jamie O'Grady - "Why Is Your Business So Invisible?"

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie O'Grady stops by the show today. 

How Somatic Breathing Changes Your Life 🫁 (EP #90)

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sepideh Eivazi as she teaches us how to breathe. She'll do a breathing exercise with us and explain the science behind how somatic breathing can ...

Courtney Lohmann

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney Lohmann stops by the show. 

Communicate & Collaborate Better with Gen Z (EP 86)

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Smith joins us to share communication best practices for the Gen Z demographic and how she grew her career in the meetings and events industry....

AIB Mini Episode (#19) - Speaker Bureaus, Presentation Decks and More!

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani discuss how to get selected for a speakers bureau, the benefits of a speaker agent and some presentation deck design secrets. 

AIB Mini Episode (#18) - How to Properly Solicit?

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi breaks down all the best solicitation strategies when you are focused on business development. 

Akshay Verma - Don't Fear AI

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're thrilled to have Akshay Verma, the COO of SpotDraft, join us on the show. Recognized as one of the most innovative companies of 2024, SpotDraft ...

LIVE 🔴 GIFS For Your Business? That's Crazy! (EP #83)

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Doss joins Amani and guest host Tim Mulligan as we discuss the world of GIFS and how it can make you stand out across numerous platforms. Fo...

Heather Cox Codes - "Your Social Media Problem Solved!"

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Cox Codes stops by the show today. 

AIB Mini (#17) - Sales, CRMs and Follow Up

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Mandi and Amani discuss sales follow up, CRMs and strategies for staying ahead of the your sales and business development. 

Playground or Proving Ground. Creating a more productive work space. (Episode 80)

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Ware sits down with us and shares the difference between a playground and a proving ground. We also discuss the beauty of improv and learn about ...

AIB Mini Episode (#16) - (We)Con 2024 Review

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani review their experience at (We)Con 2024 in Newport Beach, CA. 

Scot Turner

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scot Turner stops by the show today. 

Adventures in Business (Episode 76) - Crystal Washington, CSP, CPAE

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal stops by the show and shares what a futurist is, lessons for up-and-coming speakers, and trends that she is watching for the future. Follow on...

AIB Mini Episode (#15) - Speaker Prep

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal Washington

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal Washington stops by the show. 

Adventures in Business (Episode 73) - Mini Episode #14 - 1st Quarter Goal Review

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani review results from their first quarter goals.

Kim Napolitano

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Napolitano stops by the show. 

Adventures in Business (Episode #71) - Mini Episode #13 - Book Recommendations

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, Mandi and Amani highlight one book they have read in the past month that is worthy of recommendation.

Mini Episode #13 - Books that have had impact so far in 2024

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani share books they have read recently that have had a big impact on them. 

Daniel Hack

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Hack stops by the show. 

Mini Episode #12 - How to give, receive and use feedback

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani discuss the different ways we interpret feedback. 

Candice Carcioppolo

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Candice Carcioppolo stops by the show. 

Mini Episode #11 - One the road at MPINC ACE Conference & NSA Thrive

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi discusses her trip to speak at MPI Northern California ACE conference. Amani discusses his trip to National Speakers Association 2024 Thrive con...

Chris Riccardi

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mini Episode #10 - The benefits of volunteering with trade associations

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani discuss the personal and professional benefits of joining and volunteering with a trade association. 

Damona Hoffman

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Damona Hoffman stops by the show. 

Adventures in Business (Episode 63) - Mini EP #9

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Mandi & Amani discuss family.

Clara Carter

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clara Carter sits down and discusses how she created a conference from scratch during the pandemic, how she has TWO days named after her in San Diego ...

Mini Episode #8 - Ins and Outs for 2024

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adventures in Business (Episode 62) - Courtney Stanley

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney stops by and discusses the 2024 Impact Awards, how she is recalibrating her mission, and lessons learned while growing her own business.

Mini Episode #7 - Super Bowl Review

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani review the Super Bowl and all the events surrounding the event. 

Mini Episode #6 - "I am most successful when .... "

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani answer the question - "I am most successful when .... "

Ask Us Anything

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani answer questions from the community. 

Erika Brunke

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erika Brunke joins the show. 

Adventures in Business (Episode 56) - Scott Ballard

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Ballard stops by the show and shares the beauty of asking great questions, discusses how his first-grade teacher doubting him provided lifetime ...

Mini Episode #5 - The one word problem you solve?

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani answer the question what is the one-word problem you solve?

Mini Episode #4 - Goals for 2024

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandi and Amani discuss their goals and words of the year for 2024. 

Erin King

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erin King stops by the show. 

Mini Episode #3 - What about "balance"

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this mini-episode, Mandi and Amani discuss the concept of balance. 

Phyllis Williams - Strawder

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Phyllis Williams-Strawder stops by the show. 

Adventures in Business (Episode 50) - Mandi & Amani - Mini Episode #2

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During this mini-episode, we discuss music and how the importance of including it during live and virtual events.

Adventures in Business (Episode 49) - Mandi & Amani Mini Episode #1

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For our first mini episode, we discuss sales and how to stand out while staying consistent.

Melissa Majors (Episode 48)

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Majors joins the show. 

Adventures in Business (Episode 47) - Lori Richardson

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lori joins us and shares us the best characteristics of the most successful sales people, why there a few black and brown sales leaders and her favori...

Nicole Christie (Episode 46)

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Christie joins the show. 

Adventures in Business (Episode 45) - Dan Jones

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan stops by the show and shares Audio Visual trends to keep an eye on for 2024, technology shifts he has witnessed over the past 20 years and how he ...

Drew Holmgreen - EP #44

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Holmgreen stops by the show and discusses his career. 

Adventures in Business (Episode 43) - Tim Mulligan

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Mulligan joins us and discusses his Broadway play, growing up in human resources within the hospitality industry, and the release of his fourth bo...

Pauline Nguyen

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pauline Nguyen visits us from Australia. 

Adventures in Business (Episode 41) -Jennifer Cassetta

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Cassetta joins us and talks about the unique theme of her book, why Wayne Dyer is so important to her and shares several self-defense tips th...

Adventures in Business (Episode 40) - Telesa Via

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Telesa Via stops by the show and discusses her illustrious career in hotel sales and what characteristics make up the best salespeople. Please follow...

Adventures in Business (Episode 39) - Angela Johnson

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Angela stops by and shares graphic design tips and interior decorating advice. She also chats about her journey going from the corporate to creative r...

Adventures in Business (Episode 38) - Courtney & Morgan King (Orchyd)

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Courtney & Morgan King who share the story of how they began their company, Orchyd and what it is like to work at a startup with family.  ...

Adventures in Business (Episode 37)- Kiaundra Jackson

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiaundra Jackson joins us to discuss narcissistic relationships, establishing boundaries, effective communication and her growing speaking career.  F...

Adventures in Business (Episode 36)- Judi Holler

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The amazing Judi Holler joins the show and discusses fear, spoken word and new lessons learned as she continues to elevate her professional speaking b...

Adventures in Business (Episode 35)- Zoe Moore

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zoe Moore joins us to discuss what being a strategic disruptor means, developing the growth mindset and lessons learned from her son.  Follow us on ...

Adventures in Business (Episode 34)- Krista Clive-Smith

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Krista Clive-Smith shares how a figure skating injury taught her valuable life lessons, the beauty of living in numerous countries and why everyone ne...

Adventures in Business (Episode 33)- Leanne Calderwood, CMP

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leanne stops by and chats about all things LInkedin. Take out your notebook and learn about leveling up your Linkedin profile and presence.    Follo...

Adventures in Business (Episode 32)- Freestyle+

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony, Michael and Vivek join us from Freestyle+ and share the company story. We discuss the value of freestyle, giving hip-hop its flowers and the ...

Adventures in Business (Episode 31)- Larry Long, Jr.

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Long Jr. stops by to discuss important sales skills, why believing in yourself is paramount and what comes from being courageous enough to take ...

Adventures in Business (Episode 30)- Scout Sobel

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scout stops by the show and discusses how she manages her bipolar disorder, growing a podcast guesting company and her fascination with the Olsen twin...

Adventures in Business (Episode 29)- Gaby Natale

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby Natale joins the show and shares her story, advice for professional speakers, the new #lazygirl trend on TikTok and the importance of maintain a ...

Adventures in Business (Episode 28)- Jordan and Tori Stark

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate our one-year podcast anniversary with a look back at the beginning, a discussion about lessons learned, and then an in-depth conversation...

Adventures in Business (Episode 27)- Heather Cox

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Cox stops by and discusses the new social media platform Threads, how she performed twice on the TEDx stage and shares best practices on socia...

Adventures in Business (Episode 26)- Dr. Tom Griggs

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tom Griggs discusses growing up in Houston, his definition of resilience and lessons learned from past instructors. 

Adventures in Business (Episode 25)- Jason Berkowitz

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Berkowitz stops by to discuss how his band recorded the theme song for the Showtime show "Shameless", his author journey and how safety can be s...

Adventures in Business (Episode 24)- Tess Vismale

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tess Vismale schools us on technology breakthroughs within the events industry, thoughts on diversity in the meetings industry and she also shares som...

Adventures in Business (Episode 23)- Mandi Graziano & Amani Roberts - Ask Us Anything (AUA)

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take interview questions from our viewers and each other as we get to know both hosts on a more personal and professional level. 

Adventures in Business (Episode 22)- Julie Dunkle

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Dunkle joins the show, and discusses how her triathlon business grew in a pandemic, Artificial Intelligence, and future plans for diversificatio...

Adventures in Business (Episode 21)- TJ Void

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TJ shares his life philosophy, why he became a children's book author and the importance of resilience and mindset.