ROAD TO GROWTH : Success as an Entrepreneur

Episode 41 - Robert Farrington - The Founder of the TheCollegeInvestor.com

Robert Farrington is the founder of TheCollegeInvestor.com, a leading personal finance website helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing early. The website receives over 3 million visitors per month, and continues to grow.

Episode 40 - Kacia Fitzgerald - The Host of Empower Her Podcast

Originally from the Seattle area, she took what she thought was the “right” path; the path she was “SUPPOSED TO” take. She went to college, got a Bachelor’s degree, got the job in IT recruiting, and started working her way up the corporate ladder. Until this GUT feeling got TOO strong and told her enough was enough. It wasn’t that she wasn’t HAPPY or grateful for her life and career path, she definitely was- it was more so that she started to think that she was supposed to be doing something DIFFERENT and really had this itch to make her career about helping serve WOMEN in a massive way but she didn’t know HOW. So she took a few more jobs in the corporate world, moving into IT Project Management, moving from Seattle to NYC and even getting an opportunity to work at her DREAM company, “Google”. She realized (really unexpectedly) that she had a passion helping women on their health and fitness goals because she knew that helped them build CONFIDENCE and get more excited about THEIR lives.
She built that business on the side of her corporate job, until it surpassed her corporate income and she officially became her own boss in April of 2015. Since then she’s spoken on large stages partnering with the Network Marketing company Beachbody, and helped hundreds of women build online coaching business’. But that passion EXCEEDS just the Network Marketing realm so she launched what is already a top rated Business Podcast, called “EmpowerHER podcast” helping women get out of their own way with TANGIBLE steps to take ACTION toward pursuing their dreams. At 29 she is now living in San Diego with her boyfriend of 10 years Seena and their ridiculously cute dog Lizzie (dog moms get it), often doing weird dance parties and trying to impact women in any way that she can to build lives they love.

Episode 39 - Nicole Panattoni - Former Model & Current Fidelity National Title Representative

Nicole Panattoni started in the modeling world in 2000 and was a participant in Americans Top Model first season. She then went on to have children & film The X Life on VH1 with her husband Cory Nastazio BMX legend. 
Nicole started in mortgage in 2015 for 3 years and then found her career in Title 3 years ago working with Fidelity National Title. She specialises in helping Realestate agents grow there business. Nicole has a passion for Chairty and will continue to help causes in our community and always be on mission to make a difference. 
Nicole is happy to call North county SD her home! 

Episode 38 - Kayleigh Christina Clark - Co -Founder of the Anti-Acne & Anti-Aging Natural skin care line, CLEARstem

Kayleigh Christina Clark knows a lot about the importance of what we put in and on our bodies. She has the knowledge and passion for nutrition which lead her to become a Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Health Coach, Yoga Instructor, and Co-Founder of the Anti-Acne & Anti-Aging Natural skin care line, CLEARstem.
She is also a model, co-host of the Balancing Your Hustle Podcast, creator of 2 nutrition ebooks, and wellness blogger behind KayleighChristina.com created to inspire and educate everyone to live their best lives.
Kayleigh is a force in the wellness space that after years of suffering severe digestive issues, imbalanced hormones, a liver disorder, celiac disease and inflamed organs discovered what you put into your body is directly related to how you look and feel. She has a passion for all things wellness living by her 8 Pillars for a Healthy and Balanced Lifestyle: Drink Lots, Eat Mindfully, Sleep Well, Stress Less, Love More, Sweat Regularly, Self-Care, and Be Present. Kayleigh believes that looking at the positive side of everything sets you up for a healthy and happy mindset. For example, you should never have cheat meals, but instead treat yourself. With an authentic voice and #NoNegativity attitude, Kayleigh created this blog as a space for people who want to grow into their happiest and healthiest self.
When she’s not time blocking her work, you can find her hiking with her husband, cooking with her girl friends, on the yoga mat, sipping on bomb.com smoothies, trying out different workout classes (barre, kickboxing, cycling, pilates), attempting to cut open a spaghetti squash, eating almond butter by the spoonful, embarrassing her husband by doing yoga poses in public places, trying out new juice spots, cozied up reading a book at her favorite Hawaiian breakfast café, trying to get better at meditating, setting goals, or at a Padres, Suns, Clippers, Kings, Ducks game (basically any sporting event within driving distance).
Originally from Pittsburgh, she now lives in San Diego with her husband, Matt (who you can always see making appearances on Instagram). But you can usually find them taking off for a road trip adventure or at a sporting event.
Follow Kayleigh on Instagram to see BTS @kayleigh.christina

Episode 37 - Jeff Fenster - Founder & CEO of Everbowl

Since earning his J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Jeff has proven himself as an entrepreneurial innovator. As a serial entrepreneur, Jeff's been recognized nationally for his business creations ranging from a Payroll & HR company, Digital Marketing Agency, Recruiting Agency, among many others. In addition, Jeff was named a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 in America when he was 30.  Combining his two biggest passions – entrepreneurship and healthy living – Jeff created his most recent innovation, everbowl. He has built this explosive brand utilizing his personal philosophy of making friends and having fun and this has translated into a fun, vibrant culture at everbowl. This philosophy has allowed everbowl to be named one of America’s Top 40 Hottest Fast Casual Startup’s by QSR and a top 100 Mover and Shaker in the Nation by Fast Casual. Jeff has continued to disrupt on a massive scale and has recently launched a Superfood infused coffee company – Superfuel Coffee.

Episode 36 - Yura Lotonenko - Owner of Liyri Art: Landscape design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Abstract Art.

Yura Lotonenko is the owner of Liyri Art. They believe in Universal positive energy. It is delivered with subconsciousness in mind. It arose naturally by its freedom without any limitations. It flows through the time and space in a circulation of energy. It deals with a sense of power that exists apart from conscious reality. It manifests itself with a statement ‘non-intentional energy of immortal freedom that always been here’. At Liyri they believe in the transformation of positive energy into reality through artwork and design services. They are working towards creating an environment that will help to renew your spirit and body energy, an environment that will inspire you in a daily life. They believe that INSPIRATIONAL environment, INSPIRATIONAL people, and INSPIRATIONAL items are important for every human being for self-realization and following the life purpose of soul.
They believe an inspirational environment is important for every human being as it will help to renew your spirit and body energy, but also help you in the self-realization process. As an outcome, our society will be rich with conscious, healthier, efficient and happy people. With LIYRI it is possible through high technologies, international collaboration and open pricing policies. They believe they can make a positive impact in our well being.

Episode 35 - Ashley Nell Tipton - Fashion designer and winner of season 14 of Lifetime's Project Runway

Ashley was born in sunny, beautiful San Diego, CA in 1991. She has 3 siblings and a large extended family. Family and living the California lifestyle were crucial elements in her upbringing. 
 Her passion for fashion started at a very young age where she learned to sew on her grandmother’s sewing machine when she was just seven years old, and only continued to grow her talents from there. Tipton went on to attend Fashion Careers College where she got her AA in Fashion Design and Technology. Her senior collection at Fashion Careers College was highlighted in the annual Golden Hanger Fashion Awards. She’s also showed her collection at New York’s Full Figured Fashion Week in 2012.
After entering and winning Project Runway in 2015 Ashley signed a contract with clothing retail giant JC Penny to design and be the face of their “plus-size” Boutique +
She has also designed Plus Sized patterns for Simplicity and her own jewelry line for K&M Accessories. Gifted in understanding the needs of the plus-size consumer Ashley released her first line of apparel and eyewear in November of 2017 and continues to work as a design consultant for other plus size establishments.

Episode 34 - Lou Niles - Founder of Love Machine Films and promoter/manager of popular bands

Lou began his career in entertainment managing bands and promoting shows in High School. Lou DJ’d at local clubs including the early days of Playskool. He worked on groundbreaking shows on 91X FM in the late 80’s. By 1990 Lou was producing and programming various specialty shows on 91X and turning on L.A. A&R to the best in new music out of San Diego. The next 6 years Lou’s show was a platform for a wave of bands to get signed. Lou spent time coordinating, marketing and managing over 40 U.S. tours and landed in Los Angeles in the late 90’s doing A&R and publishing for a UK and Japan based company. Lou then moved to an indie label started by the William Morris Agency where he quickly rose from A&R to Vice President. He also oversaw and budgeted over 40 U.S. tours including artists’ tours with The Black Crowes, Goo Goo Dolls, Tonic and Japan dates with Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar.
In 2005 Lou and Carly started Love Machine Films to build a company that would use their talents to create projects each year that make a difference in the world. Today the Award Winning Love Machine Films has produced over 150 films and partnered to raise many millions of dollars for causes and non-profits. LMF has an award winning feature documentary and two other feature docs going to festivals. Lou is currently Executive Producer at Love Machine Films, promotes music and cause related events with Machina De Amor and is a Co-Host and Segment producer on 91X Loudspeaker. Lou is also producing webisodes about local music; “91 Seconds with Lou Niles” and “In Your Neighborhood with Lou Niles”. Lou can be seen interviewed in the new hit documentary “It’s Gonna Blow!!!: The San Diego Music Underground 1986-1996”.

Corrected - Episode 31 - James Moran is the founder and managing partner of ValueStreet Equity Partners

Jim Moran is the founder and managing partner of ValueStreet Equity Partners. After a decade in the fast-paced world of tech, Jim founded ValueStreet to invest in businesses that could be around forever. He lives in San Diego with his wife and son.

Episode 33 - Roxy Prima and Phoebe Cornog - the co-founders of Pandr Design Co.

Roxy Prima and Phoebe Cornog are the co-founders of Pandr Design Co., Drunk on Lettering, and Ladies Who Paint. Roxy is originally from San Diego, CA, while Phoebe was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. The two have backgrounds in graphic design and share a love of hand lettering, which they discovered when they met via Instagram in 2015. After planning lettering meet-ups for San Diegans and doing a few collaborations, Roxy and Phoebe founded their business in the spring of 2016.
At Pandr they create murals for businesses that help boost their social media presence. Through the use of bright colors and bold letterforms, they create large scale art pieces that customers enjoy photographing. When they're not painting, Phoebe and Roxy can be found interviewing notable designers and artists for their podcast, Drunk on Lettering. Each week they speak with a different interviewee over drinks via Skype.
Their experience with Pandr and DOL recently drove them to found the non-profit, Ladies Who Paint. Ladies Who Paint is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to empowering female muralists, street artists, and sign painters. In September 2019, they will be organizing the first ever all-female mural walk in San Diego. Ten female artists from all over the world will be flown in to each paint a mural in the East Village neighborhood.