After earning her Master’s in Public Health from West Chester University, Jessica became a speaker and a stress management health educator, founding Journey to Yourself. Throughout her career and studies, she recognized a universal challenge: nearly everyone faces difficulties in managing stress at various points in their lives. This insight inspired Jessica to create Journey to Yourself, reflecting her life journey.

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Chris LaFay is the founder of Classic City Consulting, an agency that specializes in transforming cluttered, confusing websites into clear, conversion-driven experiences. For over two decades, Chris has been helping growing businesses cut through the digital noise—streamlining their messaging, simplifying their navigation, and turning their websites into actual business tools instead of digital brochures.

Key Moments

[05:41] High School Web Design Journey

[08:49] “Freelance Path to Stability”

[10:52] Diversify Income Streams

[16:48] Identity Beyond Business

[18:00] Work-Life Balance & Connections

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Miles Spencer is currently CEO and a founder of Reflekta.ai, a Soul Tech company that bridges generations through fully interactive digital legacies.

A multi-exit entrepreneur, investor, and storyteller, he is also the author of the Amazon bestseller A Line in the Sand.

As former co-host of PBS’s MoneyHunt, Miles has spent his career at the intersection of media, technology, and human-centered narrative.

With Reflekta, he is pioneering a new way for families to preserve voice, memory, and values—turning stories into dynamic, spontaneous connections that endure across lifetimes.

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Ray is an entrepreneur who grew up in Turkey and now lives in Mexico with his family. Like many, he once believed there was a path he was supposed to follow: after college, he expected to become a computer engineer, build a retirement plan, and retire at 66 to “finally start living life.” But fate had other plans.

In 2006, a television commercial changed the course of his life. It posed the question:

“If they were to write a book about your life, would anybody want to read it?”

Sitting in his condo in Cleveland, Ray realized that on the path he was on, even he wouldn’t want to read his own story. That moment sparked a dramatic shift. Within 90 days, he had quit his job, sold everything he owned, and moved to Mexico to volunteer at a research center near the Guatemalan border, serving indigenous communities.

It was there that he met his future wife, who happened to be his Spanish teacher. In what he jokes was another case of “impulse control issues,” they decided to get married and start a business together at the same time — a risky move he doesn’t necessarily recommend, though it worked out for them.

Since 2008, Ray has launched more than 20 profitable companies and sold four of them, many in partnership with his wife. Despite his track record, he admits he still often feels like he doesn’t fully know what he’s doing — a reminder, he says, that the more you learn, the more you realize how much you don’t know.

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Joshua Bernstein is a former VC, McKinsey Consultant, and Founder with a Wharton MBA who combines business and brainwaves – sharing how anybody can leverage neuroscience to enhance the way they live, love, work, and play.
He is the creator of the SYNC Protocol, the world’s first thought-based protocol to create instant trust and connection.
Joshua has lived or worked in the United States, Europe, Asia, Central America, and South America…bringing a global perspective to unlock human potential.

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Kat Niewiadomska is a global Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant who blends her engineering, business and behavioral science background to help founders and entrepreneurs achieve sustainable success. She has over 15 years of experience working with startups, SME’s, NGO’s and multinational organizations. Kat is also the co-founder of Synaps Analytics, a data analytics company that measures social and leadership impact and ROI.

Kat has over a decade of experience in consulting, training and coaching and has worked with startups, SME’s, NGO’s and multinational organizations on topics such as Creativity and Innovation, Design Thinking, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. She also has 6 years of experience as a design engineer working on cutting edge technology with governmental, military and non-governmental organizations both in the United States and France.

She was an Adjunct Professor and taught Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Design Thinking at top-rated universities in the Middle East. She holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from SUNY, New York, an M.S. in Engineering from MIT and a PhD in Environmental Sciences from the Sorbonne. She is also an award wining author and TEDx speaker, an aspiring triathlete, acrylic painter and a mom of 3.

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Keith Kakadia is the co-founder and CEO of Sociallyin, a social-media-only agency he started in college that has grown into a 50-person team working with brands like Samsung, Carnival Cruise Line, and Nikon. Over the past 14 years, he’s turned Sociallyin into one of the top-ranked agencies in the U.S., known for blending creativity, data, and community engagement at scale.

But Keith’s path hasn’t been a straight line—it’s been a series of calculated risks, late nights, and bold experiments. From early days hustling affiliate marketing campaigns, to bootstrapping an agency in the deep South, to now competing with global shops, his story is one of resilience and reinvention.

Beyond running Sociallyin, Keith is passionate about building systems that make businesses more efficient, mentoring up-and-coming entrepreneurs, and exploring how AI can transform creative industries. He brings a candid, unvarnished view of entrepreneurship—the wins, the losses, and the lessons learned along the way.

When he’s not scaling companies, you’ll likely find him traveling, experimenting with tech, or pushing himself with new adventures.

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Marc Smiler is a seasoned cinematographer, director, and content architect with more than two decades of experience telling stories through film.

As the founder of Cinex Films and Marc Smiler Video Artist, he has produced thousands of projects — from high-end commercials and corporate films to weddings and live events — always blending artistry with the latest production technologies.

Marc’s expertise covers everything from cinematography, lighting, and color grading to editing and brand storytelling.

His work has helped organizations and individuals bring their messages to life in visually compelling ways that resonate with audiences across platforms.

Most recently, Marc has expanded his creative work into a new business-focused brand designed to support fellow creatives.

Through helpful tips, purchasable articles and guides on running a business, sales, and marketing, he’s sharing hard-earned insights from his career.

Live and pre-recorded content, as well as in-person seminars, are also on the way, giving creatives practical tools to thrive both artistically and professionally.

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Stephanie Hayes is a business strategist for established business owners who have built a viable, profitable business — yet feel stagnant, uninspired and maybe even a little directionless. Her clients are looking for ways to build wealth rather than just income, get their business working harder for them, and ultimately, position themselves for a successful exit.

Key Moments

[06:10] Entrepreneurial Journey: From Consulting to Mentorship

[07:51] Building Business Assets for Exit

[11:29] Strategizing Business Roles and Exits

[16:00] Managing Thoughts and Beliefs

[18:23] Enhancing Business Valuation Strategies

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Thato Dadson is a business owner, award-winning videographer, and podcaster dedicated to telling powerful stories and helping creatives thrive. A graduate of Wilmington University with a degree in TV Studio Production and a minor in Multimedia and Design, Thato began his career in television as a camera operator, editor, and assistant for Positive Promotions in New Castle, Delaware, and later as a reporter and on-air talent for WHO?Mag TV. His portfolio includes filming major events such as the Philadelphia Flower Show and the Philadelphia Auto Show.

In 2013, Thato transitioned from television to branding and marketing, and by 2017, he left his corporate role at Verizon to launch his own business. Today, as founder of 23 Journeys, LLC, he specializes in photography, videography, and creative storytelling, while hosting the podcast 23 Journeys: A Network for Creatives. Thato’s work has earned him multiple local awards in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, including the 2024 Bucks Happening Award for Top Local Wedding Videographer.

Whether behind the camera or behind the mic, Thato’s passion is creating impactful visuals, building connections, and inspiring others to chase their creative goals.

Key Moments

05:00 Father’s Influence on Business Mindset

10:11 Valuing Personal vs. Corporate Work

12:05 Managing Photography’s Financial Uncertainty

14:47 Recognize Strengths and Build Gradually

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Beth Knaus is an award-winning copywriter, messaging consultant, and owner of That’s A Spade Copywriting Services. She writes compelling, voice-driven content for female entrepreneurs so they can communicate with the audience they want to work with.

She’s also an author, creative writer, and speaker, and is available for creative workshops and speaking engagements that focus on copy and communication. In her previous life, she worked in the beauty industry as a hairdresser, salon owner, salon educator, and sales rep. She’s been writing personally since before the Millennium.)

Originally from New York, Beth lives near Boston, MA with her artist husband and sweet cat, Fifi. She has three amazing adult children who are off living amazing lives. When she’s not writing, she’s traveling, cooking, reading, hanging out in a city, and laughing. A LOT!

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