The Personal Side of Business

The Personal Side of Business

I connect with business owners, entrepreneurs and people living their dreams to tell their journeys and stories. My wish is that if you are fulfilling your dream, you don't feel like you're alone and you can connect with these stories in some way.
They Quit Their Jobs to Build a Beer Spa | Oakwell's Founders
The Personal Side of BusinessSeptember 27, 202600:42:13

They Quit Their Jobs to Build a Beer Spa | Oakwell's Founders

Jessica and Damien Zouaoui quit their corporate jobs and traveled through 25 countries in search of a business idea. A beer spa in Poland inspired them to build Oakwell Beer Spa in Colorado. In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, I sit down with the husband-and-wife founders to explore ho...

From Corporate Jobs to Oakwell Beer Spa | Jessica & Damien Zouaoui
The Personal Side of BusinessSeptember 27, 202600:42:13

From Corporate Jobs to Oakwell Beer Spa | Jessica & Damien Zouaoui

They quit their corporate jobs, sold everything, and set off with two backpacks and one goal: find a business idea worth bringing home. A rainy day in Poland led Jessica and Damien Zouaoui to a beer spa—and eventually to building Oakwell Beer Spa in Colorado.   In this episode of The Personal Side o...

From Corporate Jobs to Oakwell Beer Spa | Jessica & Damien Zouaoui
The Personal Side of BusinessSeptember 27, 202600:42:13

From Corporate Jobs to Oakwell Beer Spa | Jessica & Damien Zouaoui

They quit their corporate jobs, sold everything, and set off with two backpacks and one goal: find a business idea worth bringing home. A rainy day in Poland led Jessica and Damien Zouaoui to a beer spa—and eventually to building Oakwell Beer Spa in Colorado.   In this episode of The Personal Side o...

The Real-Life Willy Wonka: How Ian Kleinman Built The Inventing Room
The Personal Side of BusinessSeptember 08, 202600:26:07

The Real-Life Willy Wonka: How Ian Kleinman Built The Inventing Room

What happens when you combine science, entertainment and dessert? Chef Ian Kleinman created The Inventing Room—Denver’s unforgettable sugar science experience featuring liquid nitrogen, culinary experimentation and plenty of surprises. Inspired by Willy Wonka and raised in a family of chefs, Ian beg...

From Willy Wonka Dream to Sugar Science: Ian Kleinman of The Inventing Room (Audio Only)
The Personal Side of BusinessSeptember 07, 202600:19:53

From Willy Wonka Dream to Sugar Science: Ian Kleinman of The Inventing Room (Audio Only)

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-hiqye-1b53c2c What happens when you combine science, entertainment and dessert? You get The Inventing Room—Denver’s one-of-a-kind sugar science experience created by chef Ian Kleinman. Inspired by Willy Wonka and raised in a family of chefs, Ian turned his chil...

From Willy Wonka Dream to Sugar Science: Ian Kleinman of The Inventing Room (Audio Only)
The Personal Side of BusinessSeptember 07, 202600:19:52

From Willy Wonka Dream to Sugar Science: Ian Kleinman of The Inventing Room (Audio Only)

What happens when you combine science, entertainment and dessert? You get The Inventing Room—Denver’s one-of-a-kind sugar science experience created by chef Ian Kleinman. Inspired by Willy Wonka and raised in a family of chefs, Ian turned his childhood curiosity into a business where liquid nitrogen...

Can an AI Robot Understand Your Emotions?
The Personal Side of BusinessSeptember 05, 202600:01:05

Can an AI Robot Understand Your Emotions?

What if a robot could recognize when you’re feeling down—and help you feel better? AI-powered companions are being designed to build emotional connections by smiling back, having meaningful conversations, playing games, sharing music, or even doing yoga with you. Could emotionally intelligent robots...

Can Robots Understand Human Emotions? | Dr. Mohammad Mahoor & the Future of AI
The Personal Side of BusinessAugust 23, 202600:29:49

Can Robots Understand Human Emotions? | Dr. Mohammad Mahoor & the Future of AI

Can a robot recognize when you're sad, understand your emotions, and respond in a way that actually helps? In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, I sit down with Dr. Mohammad Mahoor, professor, AI researcher, and founder behind Ryan, an assistive robot designed to interact with people thr...

Why We Need AI That Cares: A New Era of Assistive Tech
The Personal Side of BusinessAugust 23, 202600:29:49

Why We Need AI That Cares: A New Era of Assistive Tech

What happens when artificial intelligence becomes more human—but is still designed to help rather than replace us? In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, I sit down with Dr. Mohammad Mahoor, professor, researcher, and founder behind Ryan, an AI-powered assistive robot designed to support ...

Pizza With Purpose: How Amy and Josh Baker Built Pizzabilities (W/ Video)
The Personal Side of BusinessAugust 04, 202600:27:42

Pizza With Purpose: How Amy and Josh Baker Built Pizzabilities (W/ Video)

When Amy and Josh Baker’s daughter Grace graduated from high school, she wanted the same things as her friends: a job, greater independence and a place where she belonged. Grace, who has Down syndrome, struggled to find meaningful employment. Rather than waiting for an opportunity, the Baker family ...