When you've been in the event production and technology business for the past 35 years, you've seen every tech shift imaginable – and learned a few lessons along the way. This week on Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi are joined by Jonathan Martin, Founder of ShowTec, a production company that puts on impactful events worldwide. He shares what has made ShowTec successful through the years, what future he sees for his industry with AI, and what advice he has for students entering the industry. If you're in events, production, hospitality, or just building something that lasts, this is wisdom you'll want to hear.

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If you've ever made big New Year's goals only to forget about them by mid-January, this minisode is for you. In this fun mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi dive into a creative, surprisingly effective way to approach goal-setting: turning your goals into a bingo card. Tune in to gamify your 2026 goals!

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We've got a return guest today on Adventures in Business: Dr. Alessandra Wall, an executive coach, speaker, author, psychologist, and thought partner to powerful women, joins Mandi and Amani again to discuss owning your agency and crafting the life you want. Dr. Wall breaks down why advisory work goes beyond traditional coaching, how authority is rooted in clarity (not your title), and why discomfort isn't something to avoid – but where growth actually happens. Tune in to get inspired to own your agency.

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Amani and Mandi are kicking off the new year with a fun minisode all about their personal and professional goals! In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, they share their goal setting process, their words and phrases of the year, and what big things are in store for them (and for the podcast). Tune in to get inspired to set your own 2026 goals!

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Have you ever found yourself in burnout? Or maybe you've spent each day going through the motions, until you finally asked yourself, Is this really what I want in life? Today's guest on Adventures in Business is well acquainted with the feeling, and she's an expert in helping people craft the life they want. Tune in to hear author, speaker, and coach Hema Crockett share how she helps women break free from burnout and default living.

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What if you could take your business from boring to amazing with better branding? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi hear from Richard Liverman, founder of Richer Solutions, brand coach, strategy consultant, and mentor to neurodivergent business owners. Tune in to hear Richard's takes on how ADHD has opened the door to new opportunities, the branding mistakes most businesses are making, and how to make your business stand out in 2026.

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In this minisode, Amani and Mandi are doing something a little different. They're giving advice to each other as they begin 2026 – talk about real friendship! They're sharing their best advice, from slowing down and enjoying the results of hard work, to protecting their time when they're being pulled in many different directions. Tune in for the encouragement you need to pace yourself and honor your goals in 2026.

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What if you planned your health and food the same way you planned your business? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi welcome back fan-favorite guest Jenny Perin, founder of Shift Life Health Coaching, for a real, practical conversation about food, fitness, travel, and building healthy habits that actually stick. If you've ever felt like your health goals fall apart when life gets busy, this episode will help you stop winging it… and start building a plan that works in the real world.

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