From a young age, Tiana didn't fit into any single box. The daughter of a South Asian mother and an African American father, Tiana's parents taught her the importance of self-acceptance. This mindset helped propel her into a successful career a

Episode 22: From Frat Life To Facebook: Kunal Merchant, Global Marketer, DJ, and Cultural Bridge-Builder, Reminds Us of the Moments That Matter Most

Oct 2nd, 2020 1h 26m

When Kunal Merchant decided to rush for the University of Texas’ first South Asian fraternity, he had no idea that he was actually joining his first startup. From learning how to lead large-scale events to collaborating with external organizati

Episode 21: Prejudice Starts Before Preschool: Allison Baker, Former Director of Nutrition at Kroger and Founder of Hazel + Dot, Shares How Her Passion for Wellness Grew Into a Purpose for Inclusion

Sep 16th, 2020 1h

Five years into her career as the Director of Nutrition for The Kroger Co. - America’s largest grocer - Allison Baker adopted Dottie, a two-year-old toddler from Southern India who was born without her left arm. Through her journey as a mother

Episode 20 (Part 2 of 2): From Board Shorts to Billions: Justin Wilkenfeld, CEO of Kindhumans and Employee #4 at GoPro Shares the Secrets to Building A Billion-Dollar Company the Hard Way

Aug 21st, 2020 1h

In 2007, Justin Wilkenfeld left a stable corporate job in the Finance industry to help his college buddy sell wrist-strap cameras to surfers. Seven years later, he was a core part of the most successful US-based IPO of the year as GoPro reached

Episode 20 (Part 1 of 2): From Board Shorts to Billions: Justin Wilkenfeld, CEO of Kindhumans and Employee #4 at GoPro Shares the Secrets to Building A Billion-Dollar Company the Hard Way

Aug 17th, 2020 59m 5s

Episode 19: David Willbrand, Partner at Thompson Hine LLP, on the Dumpster Fire That Is Your Life, Why Venture Capital Isn’t for Everyone, and the One Piece of Advice He Would Give to Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Aug 6th, 2020 1h 9m

After graduating from Harvard, David Willbrand was tired of working in jobs he hated. He convinced the University of Cincinnati Law School to admit him past the deadline, and spent the next sixteen years making his mark in the startup community

Episode 18: Tai Morshed, Vice President at ONE Championship, Talks Ringing the Bell, Teaming with Heroes, and How He’s Helping Connect a Continent Through Mixed Martial Arts

Jul 28th, 2020 1h

When the startup he was working for went public, Tai found himself on the floor of the Stock Exchange and the center of the action. He thought he made it. Turns out, his career was just getting started. After taking a risk that led him to a job

Episode 17: From Punta Cana to Paris to the Florida Peninsula, Carlos Taveras Has Never Backed Down From a Challenge; Today, as Communications Leader for Johnson & Johnson Vision, He's Setting His Sights on Helping Americans See

Jul 20th, 2020 51m 25s

Started from Pepto Bismol now he's here. Learning the ropes on the healthcare brands at Procter & Gamble, and growing to lead work at AbbVie Pharmaceuticals and now, J&J Vision, Carlos Taveras knows how to inspire the masses with purpose-driven

Episode 16: Riding the Rollercoaster - Rex Jackson, General Manager of LEGOLAND Florida, on Rebuilding the American Theme Park and The Magic of Resilience

Jul 7th, 2020 59m 52s

Rex Jackson has known action and adventure for two decades, beginning with his early days as a store manager at pre-Netflix Blockbuster Video. Since then, his wild ride has taken him from the most iconic brand at the largest CPG company in the

Episode 15: For the Love of the Game - Jared Zwerling, Founder of CloseUp360, on His Passion for Basketball, Creating Great Content, and Rebounding from the Pandemic

Jun 29th, 2020 51m 59s

After a successful career in sports journalism at Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and Bleacher Report, as well as a key storytelling role at the National Basketball Players Association, Jared Zwerling launched the first dedicated media platform focus

Episode 14: What Every African American Has Experienced - Jerry Porter, Vice President at Procter & Gamble, Shares His Journey of Travel, Connection, and Perseverance

Jun 23rd, 2020 49m 48s

Born in small-town Tennessee, at a young age, Jerry Porter went from working across the country to living across the world. His time as an R&D leader at the world’s largest Consumer Products Goods (CPG) company transported him to life in Japan,

Episode 13: Creativity Will Never Die - Andrea Diquez, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi NY, Talks Global Growth, Working With Big Companies, and What’s Got Her Very Angry

Jun 12th, 2020 1h 23m

Born in Venezuela, Andrea Diquez moved to New York City with a passion for theater. A few months later, she was in the throws at one of the largest and most successful Advertising Agencies in the world. Twenty-five years and numerous big accoun

Episode 12: The Biggest Battleground: University of British Columbia President, Dr. Santa J. Ono, Shares How Colleges are Leading the Way in the Greatest Challenge of Our Lifetimes

May 25th, 2020 53m 51s

A son of academics and a student of both science and culture, Dr. Santa Ono has always fought the good fight. After years helping build the University of Cincinnati into a winning national brand, he’s now battling COVID-19 north of the border a

Episode 11: From Chemicals to Cannabis, Badal Shah is Flipping the Script on His Entrepreneurial Journey

May 19th, 2020 43m 34s

After helping lead his family business to a multimillion-dollar exit, a tragic loss and a life-changing injury shifted Badal Shah’s perspective. His road to recovery led him to the forefront of the growing CBD industry, and now he’s looking to

Trailer

The Besomebody Podcast

May 9th, 2020 41s

Welcome to the Besomebody Podcast, hosted by Besomebody, Inc. and BSB Group International Founder and CEO, Kash Shaikh. Kash is an award-winning entrepreneur, brand builder, and public speaker who successfully transitioned – after lots of ups a

Episode 10: The Frontlines of The Frontlines: Kroger Health President, Colleen Lindholz, is Leading the Charge at the Intersection of Healthcare and Grocery

May 8th, 2020 49m 57s

Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of America's largest grocery chain (The Kroger Co.), serves more than 14 million people each year across 2,200 pharmacies, 220 clinics, and multiple telehealth solutions. As the country's 5th largest retail hea

Episode 9: David Callinan aka “The Boston Barber” Gives You 50 Minutes of Straight Fire

May 4th, 2020 51m 54s

After laboring through job after unfulfilling job, Davey Callinan found his passion in the real and raw sanctuary of the Barber Shop. But along the way, this Master Barber from Black Label Barbershop discovered a greater calling that stretches

Episode 8: Gym Studios Founder, Shawn Martinez, Lost 50% of His Revenue Overnight - Now He’s Planning His Comeback

May 1st, 2020 41m 30s

After growing his company with a first-of-its-kind business model that pushed him to the forefront of Austin, Texas’ fitness scene, Shawn Martinez lost 100% of his locations when gyms were forced to close due to Coronavirus. Now, he’s balancing

Episode 7: What is the "New Normal" in Grocery and Marketing - HEB’s Ashwin Nathan on the Impact of COVID-19 and Meeting Challenges with Innovation

Apr 27th, 2020 39m 25s

Ashwin Nathan leads the marketing & digital efforts for HEB, the largest grocery chain in Texas with over $20B in revenue and more than 120,000 employees. COVID-19 has impacted their marketing, operations and supply chain, and has forced them t

Episode 6: Olympic Gold Medalist and Two-Class UFC Champion Henry Cejudo Shares His Redemption Story

Apr 20th, 2020 41m 19s

After working his way up the ranks of the UFC, Olympic Gold Medalist, Henry Cejudo, lost his first title fight. And it wasn’t close… Then, in 2018, he found redemption by defeating all-time great, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson. Henry and Ka

Episode 5: From Spirits to Sanitizer - This Entrepreneur Pivoted His Entire Business to Help First Responders & Healthcare Workers

Apr 14th, 2020 47m 33s

Eric Baumann did everything from wash kegs to clean floors as he worked his way up the Brewery world. Today, the Karrikin Spirits Co-Founder and Master Brewer is spearheading his team’s efforts to switch production from alcohol to sanitizer for

Episode 4: After Leading at Starbucks and Lululemon, Performance Kitchen CEO Christine Day Has Seen It All - Now Taking on Coronavirus

Apr 9th, 2020 46m 43s

Christine Day helped elevate Canada-based Lululemon to one of the premier sportswear brands in the world. Then, after witnessing her mother struggle with complications from Type-II diabetes, she knew she had to do something. Five years later, h

Episode 3: Coronavirus and Hospitality - This Restauranteur Had to Cut His Staff in Half

Apr 6th, 2020 47m 11s

Shawn Rao, Co-Founder and CEO of SynGroup built his business into a $20M force in the Texas hospitality industry. He was planning a venue opening in April. Then Coronavirus hit, and he had to lay off half his company.Instagram: @besomebodyblogF

Episode 2: “Go Besomebody Bro!” - Getting Chewed Up on Shark Tank

Mar 31st, 2020 32m 14s

Besomebody Founder and CEO, Kash Shaikh, shares the behind-the-scenes story, emotions, and lessons from his appearance on the Reality TV series, Shark Tank, including the 60,000 emails he received after the show.Instagram: @besomebodyblogFacebo

Episode 1: The Besomebody Story - High Highs, Low Lows, and a Resilient Battle of Growth

Mar 20th, 2020 29m 31s

The story of Besomebody from the early beginnings as a simple blog, to the evolution into a global content platform, through the highly-visible peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship, to today’s growth as a multi-million dollar company.Instagram

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