In this powerful episode, Dayna sits down with Joseph Shalaby, founder and CEO of E Mortgage Capital, to unpack a story that goes far beyond business.
From arriving in the U.S. as a child fleeing religious persecution in Egypt, to building a nationwide mortgage company from scratch, Joseph shares the real lessons behind resilience, reinvention, and long-term success.

We talk about:
Starting over with nothing—and what that teaches you about risk
How adversity sharpens leadership and decision-making
The mindset shifts required to rebuild after failure
Why success is more about resilience than resources
Lessons from Joseph’s book Rising from the Sand and his own podcast journey
This is a conversation about grit, perspective, and building something meaningful—when the odds are stacked against you.

In this episode of the Get Smart with Money Podcast, Dayna sits down with entrepreneur and former Disney executive Vance Morris to explore the powerful lessons behind world-class customer service, resilience, and building businesses people truly love.

Vance shares his unique journey—from running restaurants at Disney to facing bankruptcy and eventually rebuilding successful brick-and-mortar businesses. Along the way, he learned that great businesses aren’t built by luck—they’re built through systems, mindset, and a deep understanding of the customer experience.

In this conversation, Vance breaks down practical strategies business owners can use immediately to improve cash flow, stand out from competitors, and turn average service into unforgettable experiences.
In this episode, we discuss:
* The hardest lesson Vance learned after going from Disney leadership to bankruptcy
* What small businesses still misunderstand about customer experience
* The first thing to fix when cash flow becomes tight
* The mindset shift that helped him rebuild after failure
* How Disney creates experiences that make people spend money—and leave happy
* Why scaling too quickly can hurt your business
* Systems that help entrepreneurs work smarter, not harder

In this episode of the Get Smart with Money Podcast, Dayna sits down with Neil to unpack what it really takes to build a profitable Amazon FBA business.

Neil shares his success path, the lessons learned behind the scenes, and the mindset shifts required to move from uncertainty to sustainable income. This conversation isn’t about overnight wins — it’s about systems, discipline, and making smart financial moves that actually work.