The Braving Business Podcast

The Braving Business Podcast

@bravingbusiness91 · 14K subscribers · 243 videos · English

Join Hosts Tal Zlotnitsky and PJ Benoit as they interview entrepreneurs and other business leaders about their inspiring stories of facing and overcoming adv…

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Backyard Beginnings to Spicy Success: The Grumpy Spice Story

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Guest: Bobby McFadden

What happens when a chili-loving salesman and a bold, gardening nurse team up to turn a backyard hobby into a nationally recognized hot sauce brand? In this episode of Braving Business, we sit down with Bobby McFadden and Aurea De Guzman, the co-founders of Grumpy Spice LLC, to explore their unlikely journey from growing peppers at home to collaborating with major brands and being featured on Hulu’s "Superhot: The Spicy World of Pepper People."

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57:45

Lighting The Way To Success with Cody Grandadam

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Guest: Cody Grandadam

Join us for an illuminating episode of Braving Business as we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Cody Grandadam, affectionately known as the "Flashlight Guy." As President of Promier Products, Cody has carved out a niche in the portable lighting industry with brands like LitezAll, Kodiak, Illumibrite, and Handsfree. From his early days mowing lawns to buy his first pair of Jordans, Cody's story is one of resilience, innovation, and strategic thinking.

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59:46

Navigating Political Turbulence with Adam Kinzinger

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Guest: Adam Kinzinger

Join us on this episode of Braving Business as we delve into the world of politics, resilience, and leadership with Adam Kinzinger, a former U.S. Congressman and current senior political commentator at CNN. Known for his unwavering stance against the tide of misinformation and his commitment to democratic principles, Adam shares his journey from the halls of Congress to the forefront of a movement aimed at depolarizing American politics.

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59:25

Ace of Base's Ulf Ekberg on Pop Stardom, Reinvention & Regret

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Guest: Ulf Ekberg

In this episode of Braving Business, we sit down with Ulf Ekberg, co-founder of the iconic Swedish pop group Ace of Base. Rising to global fame in the 1990s with hits like "All That She Wants" and "The Sign," the band sold over 50 million records worldwide, making them one of Sweden's most successful musical exports.

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55:30

From Circus to Stage—Dustin Portillo on Reinvention, Resilience, and Embracing Your Inner Idiot

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Guest: Dustin Portillo

In this episode of Braving Business, we sit down with Dustin Portillo, who has turned laughter into In this episode of Braving Business, we sit down with Dustin Portillo, who has turned laughter into a career—and a life lesson. Dustin fulfilled his childhood dream at just 19 years old when he became a professional clown with the Ringling Bros. Circus, performing in over 3,500 shows for more than 35 million people across North America.

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50:34

Redefining Workplace Well-Being with Johns Hopkins Chief Medical Director Dr. Richard Safeer

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Guests: Johns Hopkins Chief Medical, Dr. Richard Safeer

In this episode of Braving Business, we sit down with Dr. Richard Safeer, a medical innovator who has dedicated his career to revolutionizing workplace well-being. As Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Safeer has spent decades challenging outdated corporate wellness models and building cultures where employee health isn’t just a perk—it’s a business priority.

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51:39

Reinventing Music and AI with Famed Music Producer, Marcus "Bellringer" Bell

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Guest: Famed Music Producer

In this episode of Braving Business, we sit down with Marcus "Bellringer" Bell, an award-winning music producer, entrepreneur, and AI visionary who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dogg. With over a billion streams to his name, Marcus has left an undeniable mark on the music world—but he’s not stopping there.

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1:11:45

The Price of Freedom: Mark Rampolla on Entrepreneurship, Success, and Reinvention

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Guest: Mark Rampolla

In season 4's first episode of Braving Business, we sit down with Mark Rampolla, a trailblazing entrepreneur, investor, and author who didn’t just build a brand—he built an entire category. As the Founder of ZICO Beverages, Mark turned coconut water from a niche health trend into a global phenomenon, ultimately selling the company to Coca-Cola in 2013.

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