This episode features a conversation with Amanda Wurzbach, the founder of Total Dish - a messaging and branding consultancy. Early in her marketing career, Amanda recognized that what she loved to do is brand storytelling. During the 2008 recession, Amanda was laid off, and after already once having to job hunt in a tough market, she took a leap of faith and began Total Dish. Her father always taught her to 'call one person. Tell them exactly what you are looking for and then ask that person who she needs to talk to.' With that "secret formula," Amanda hit the ground running and landed her first client from the second call.

Words are Amanda's superpower. Her other superpower was recognizing that she didn't have to build a successful business doing anything she didn't like to do. Rather, she could build it by focusing only what she loves most - telling a company's story.

Tune in to hear more about Amanda's inspiring entrepreneurial journey!

This episode features a conversation with Megan Lally, a co-founder & the CEO of Highdive - a Chicago based advertising agency. After gaining extensive experience working at large advertising agencies, Megan began her entrepreneurial journey with a mindset to change how advertising agencies do things. She and her co-founders created Highdive with the intent on building the most healthy relationship between their agency and their clients. Through open and honest communication, working as a team, and finding the most important thing that the consumer needs to hear about her clients' brands, Megan and her co-founders have earned a tremendous amount of success in 8 short years.

From launching the agency with just 6 employees to overseeing its growth to over 130, Megan remains committed to prioritizing culture, staying true to the core values that Highdive was built upon. Her honesty, authenticity, and unwavering desire to do the right thing make her a truly incredible leader. This is one podcast not to miss! Tune in to hear more about Megan's highly successful and inspiring entrepreneurial journey!

This episode features a conversation with Amy Falanga and Andrea Newman, Co-Owners and CEOs of The Larko Group, a staffing and recruiting agency. In September 2024, they transitioned from longtime employees to owners when they purchased the company from its retiring founder. Since then, they’ve focused on strengthening the business’s foundation, taking the time to understand every aspect of ownership to set themselves up for long-term growth and success.

Even with a combined 25 years at The Larko Group, Amy and Andrea still experience moments of imposter syndrome. However, their deep respect for one another, their firsthand knowledge of the business, and the warm support of their dedicated team and clients reassure them that they are exactly where they’re meant to be.

Tune in to hear more about their inspiring entrepreneurial journey!