In this episode, guest Wendy Goldberg shares her journey of starting a podcast and a foundation, and discusses the impact of integrated medicine on the Hampton Roads cmmunity, and balancing creativity in business.

Tune in live to the Fervent Four as Wendy, Tim, and Zack delve into the trials and victories of fundraising, the effects of education budget cuts, and the dance between creativity and numbers in business.

Chapters:
(0:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction: Wendy Goldberg
(5:51) Wendy's Journey: Starting a Podcast and a Foundation
(11:14) Integrated Medicine and Therapy: Impact on Wendy's Son and Caregivers
(22:44) Challenges and Triumphs: Fundraising and Raising Awareness for a Non-Profit
(25:00) Education System Discussion: Budget Cuts and Consequences on Arts and Music
(28:00) Personal Interests and Mental Health: Music, History, and Movement
(34:24) Importance of Clear Messaging and Strong 'Why' in Business
(42:10) Reflection and Future Plans: Impact of COVID and Timing in Business Success
(45:23) Balancing Creativity and Numbers in Business
(56:38) Wendy's Reflection: Legacy, Challenges, and Rewards of Running a Foundation

ABOUT THE GUEST

www.peaceoutportal.org—The Benjamin Goldberg Foundation’s Peace Out Portal is an online platform that provides valuable resources for caregivers, patients, and healthcare professionals. With the creation of evidence-based medical articles, content, and resources, we aim to continue addressing the information gap in healthcare as it relates to the healing arts and promoting and fostering self-care practices. By integrating art, music, movement, and mind-body practices into these resources, we enhance the well-being of healthcare professionals, improve patient experiences, and positively impact healthcare environments.

www.sundayswithwendy.com —Sundays With Wendy Podcast - Insights on the Healing Journey. Hosting the Sundays With Wendy podcast has allowed me to advocate for children and their families on the medical journey. The podcast has completed ten seasons with over ninety episodes, including The Voice of Caregivers, Conversations on Grief, Interviews with Healing Arts Professionals, The Healing Guide, How Did You Heal?, and The Future of Healing.

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there.

About the hosts:

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd.

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

Join Tim and Zack as they mix it up with Cheryl Berry, founder of Our Brand Media, a multi-distribution video platform that tells the "untold story of others" by simplifying the process for independent creators to showcase their work, and creating opportunities for creators to reach a wider audience.

Tune in live as they delve into the growth of streaming, privacy issues, and evolving consumer behaviors. The trio also discuss the entrepreneurial mindset and the importance of problem-solving.

(0:00) Introduction and greetings
(4:51) Guest intro - Cheryl Berry and her journey in the TV industry
(13:45) Cheryl's transition into entrepreneurship and the startup world
(18:11) Introduction to Our Brand Media and its distinction from other platforms
(24:57) Technical challenges and the story behind Our Brand Media's name
(33:01) Concept of a double-sided marketplace and content requirements
(38:00) Growth of streaming, independent content, and privacy concerns
(48:21) Evolution of consumer behavior and acceptance of new business models
(51:27) Entrepreneurial mindset, problem-solving, and technical investments
(59:13) Closing remarks

ABOUT THE SHOW
Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue?
Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there.

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to creating more successful entrepreneurs in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow. Learn more at: https://www.innovate757.org/

Check them both out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

In this episode, guest Javier Miranda-Castro shares more about the headfirst dive into his entrepreneurial journey, discussing marketing challenges and strategies.

Topics include: diversifying business sources, outreach techniques, and the importance of self-assessment.

Tune into this week's episode of the Fervent Four as fitness and mental health in entrepreneurship are explored.

(0:00) Introduction and Zack's bicycle story
(2:19) Guest Introduction: Javier Miranda-Castro
(4:35) Javier's journey to entrepreneurship and work in orthodontics
(10:20) Challenges and strategies in orthodontic marketing
(17:44) Diversifying business sources and building relationships
(26:01) Outreach techniques and content strategies in entrepreneurship
(34:26) Reflections on entrepreneurship journeys
(37:29) Financial aspects of scaling a business
(46:48) Importance of knowledge application and self-assessment in business
(1:00:02) Fitness, discipline, and mental health in entrepreneurship
(1:03:50) Business deals and experiences on the golf course

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there.

About the hosts:

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd.

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/