40 Under 40 Podcast

Ken is the owner of Gravel To Castle, a World-class mind & body training programs for men looking to become more disciplined & intentional in every aspect of life. Along with the GTC Powerhouse, a video production company that creates commercials and other creative pieces for small businesses.

Marissa Madsen is an LA-based actor, comedian, and founder of Fix My Space. She's the queen of creating multiple streams of revenue. She also does comedy coaching and has many funny skits on the internet! 

Named a “Top Houston Innovator to Know,” Zain Shauk, co-founder and CEO of Dream Harvest, is a Houston-based entrepreneur whose team has made major strides over the past few months in the Houston innovation scene. His company, Dream Harvest, is a Houston-based vertical farming pioneer founded to combat the increasing problem of food and resource waste through enhanced sustainable farming. In addition, its indoor farming operation boasts 400 times the yield of an outdoor farm, using 95 percent less water and zero pesticides. Today, Dream Harvest delivers fresh produce to 46 Whole Foods locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, as well as Sweetgreen stores across Texas.

Tia Graham is the author of the business book, Be A Happy Leader: Stop the Overwhelm, Thrive Personally, and Achieve Killer Business Results, a proven, easy to follow 8-step methodology. It shows the reader how to be the type of boss that people want to work for―forever. Her leadership expertise has been featured in CNN, Forbes, The Los Angeles Times, and Thrive Global. Tia has worked with dozens of global companies including Four Seasons, Hilton Hotels, Unilever, and The American Heart Association, with her company, Arrive At Happy. Prior to running Arrive At Happy, she led sales & marketing teams at luxury hotels in the United States and Turkey for brands such as W Hotels, Westin, and The London.

Ramon Ray is a leading expert on small business success. He's started four companies and sold two of them and authored 5 books. Ramon's a best-selling author, global keynote speaker and in-demand media commentator. Learn more about Ramon at www.RamonRay.com

Nancy Poole is a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. She teaches creative and unique Hatha yoga that incorporates flexibility, strength, and—most importantly—mindfulness.

 

Off the mat, Nancy is a healthcare Director of Operations. She graduated from UCLA in Linguistics & Psychology and obtained her post-baccalaureate in pre-med from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science. Nancy has attended and organized a variety of leadership conferences primarily hosted by female leaders, and when she isn't teaching, she is learning. In her free time, Nancy embraces the joy of travel, photography, and her passion for coffee.

The Entrepreneur Coach, Bri Seeley, helps entrepreneurs create long-term, sustainable and scalable success… on their terms! Bri distills her 14-years of real world experience into digestible, tangible tools to help entrepreneurs thrive and profit. Bri is a 2020 Stevie Award winner for both Coach and Woman of the Year, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and author of the best-selling Permission to Leap. Her expertise has been featured in over 50 press outlets and hundreds of podcasts. Bri is also the top ranked ‘Entrepreneur Coach’ on Google.

Merle is an author, coach, teacher and speaker. Her most recently released book is called CRACKING THE RELATIONSHIP CODE, The Key to Happy Relationships at Home and Work. As the Relationship Miracle Worker, she teaches you to work your own miracles in your own relationships in your own life. She has a Bachelors and Masters degree and she has been happily married for over 50 years, so she has a unique perspective. But what also sets her apart is her driving reason for teaching about relationship; she wants everyone to know that “it only takes one.” Whether, single, married, working. Wherever the relationship is, “It only takes one” to change that relationship, and she can show you how.

Our guest today is someone who is willing to bet on himself. William Hung was just another college kid with dreams for Hollywood back in 2004. But he gambled with his American Idol audition, and managed to become a symbol of hope for people who want to chase their dreams. Since then, he has become an entertainer, speaker, and professional poker player.

Joannie has been in the Wellness Industry for the last 18 years and is the Founder of Two Hands Wellness in San Diego where they provide service to group events, one-one, and virtual wellness.