Off My Duff - The Entrepreneur Podcast

As a child growing up in the ghetto, Victoria Vives Khuong knew that there had to be more than working 9-5. Starting her journey into the entertainment industry she felt that she was not contributing to the world in the way she really wanted. She wanted to contribute to the world in a deeper way and so she delved into sharing about energy healing and before she realized it, she was on the path to a successful business.

Achieving great success running multi-billion dollar corporations by the age of 37, Olympia Hostler had what many spend their lives looking for. She also had panic attacks, an ulcer and a myriad of health problems that she knew were an extension of the corporate world. Quitting cold turkey to take care of herself, Olympia soon discovered that she wanted to help others have successful businesses of their own.

Making the transition from speaking on the stage to online has been an easy shift for Branding Expert, Ann Bennett. Ann is also the host of Real, Raw & Relevant, a podcast about unfiltered conversations about business and life that count. Ann shares her story with us about how her attitude of being a ‘rebel’ led her to work at Vogue and further developed how she does business today.

Prayer, Meditation, Gratitude, and Mindfulness. Those are the elements of Urban Yogi’s that Business Director, NaRon Tillman embraces when teaching yoga practices to low-income areas. After spending some time in lockup, NaRon realized that something in his life has to change, starting him on his journey. Join us as he shares his almost serendipitous path to success.

Janelle Anderson is proof that you can never be too old to start something that you love. After rebounding from PTSD, date rape, and human trafficking as a young adult, she went on to build a life and a family, and “emerge fearlessly” from the trauma of the past. She discovered her calling in coaching and today, in her 60’s, she shares her passion and perspective on life with women business owners and leaders to help them lead with fearless confidence.

Nefertiti San Miguel’s business life changed when the pandemic hit. With the inability to host live performances, she has extended her reach to virtual spaces and never expected the success that it has made. Listen as we discuss how moving online opened up opportunities for both her live performances and her coaching in the art of Ikebana.

The legal protection of your brand game has changed dramatically in the last 20 years with the internet. Sometimes the simplest of things can make or break your company. Today Cheryl Hodgson, founder of Brandaide, is here to talk to us about the importance of having the right counsel to ensure you and your business succeeds.

Joanne Williams has been a therapist for 30 years empowering others with the skills to deal with anxiety. In addition, 10 years ago, after an anxiety-ridden flight with her small dog, she was told by the flight attendant about emotional support animals. That made such an impact on her life that now she certifies people to have emotional support animals and how they can overcome the anxiety in their lives.

Jeffrey McAvoy is a full-time corporate and commercial lawyer. He has a history of working with tech startups including Elon Musk when they were looking at the internet and the way services were being provided. Many of the principles that were emerging from helping them set up the first of their successful companies, led JP to write his book, The Millionaire’s Lawyer. He has since taken the steps to successfully run his firm in the virtual world.

After watching her friends and family change their lives when they turned 40, Harriet Morris decided she needed a change as well. After an attempt with a hypnotherapist to stop her compulsive eating, she started her journey into the subconscious and self-exploration. Now she helps others move through their own resistance whether it be food, anxiety, or depression related.