Change & Triumph with Tené Williams is a podcast about navigating life’s biggest pivots—in career, family, and purpose. Through candid conversations with real people,
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Tené Williams converses with Todd Palmer about his journey from a traumatic childhood to entrepreneurial success. He opens up about overcoming self-doubt and financial struggles, sharing lessons learned from early business pitfalls. They delve into strategies for financial planning and the nuances of coaching startups versus lower middle market companies. Todd discusses adapting to change, repairing family relationships, and insights from Dr. Danny Friedland. They explore AI's impact on business and the active learning cycle. Todd shares his healing journey, personal growth, and introduces his
Tené Williams sits down with Sherilyn Williams Casiano to explore her journey from childhood in Antigua and St. Croix to a successful career in wealth management. They discuss Sherilyn's early career aspirations, lessons from her parents, and the work ethic developed through summer jobs. Sherilyn shares her experiences balancing work and education at Lehman College, transitioning to Manhattan, and joining KKR. The conversation touches on the impact of the 2008 financial crisis, founding Dynamic HQI, and wealth preservation strategies. They delve into building the DWIMS wealth management platfo
Tené Williams engages with Antonio Garrido to explore his career journey and the founding of My Daily Leadership. Antonio shares stories of his humble beginnings, family influence, and valuable lessons from his father. They discuss insights drawn from architecture and leadership, as well as lessons learned from flying. Antonio recounts the challenges of starting a business in Miami and overcoming financial pressures, leading to a turning point in business growth. He introduces the "shark in the tank" strategy inspired by the Japanese fishing industry and the importance of bold actions in leade
Tené Williams talks with Dr. Mitchell Levy about his journey from New York and New Jersey to becoming a successful entrepreneur. They cover his early influences, mentorship, and experiences at Sun Microsystems before founding his e-commerce consulting company. Dr. Levy shares insights on navigating the dot-com bubble, establishing over 20 companies, and executive abundance. The discussion includes the four C's of executive abundance, the importance of family, employees, and measuring success beyond finances. They also explore AI's role in business, its future, and the irreplaceable human touch
Join Tené Williams as she chats with Collete English Dixon about her inspiring journey from aspiring lawyer to real estate leader. Collete shares her experiences during the financial crisis, Prudential's strategic shifts, and the resilience required to stay in the industry. They discuss real estate's long-term nature, AI's role in decision-making, and blending tech with human insight. The episode also covers AI's impact on education, the significance of socially conscious leadership, age diversity in real estate, and community development. Collete reflects on affordable housing challenges and
Tené Williams and Keith Gillard discuss his journey from early environmentalism influenced by Dr. Suzuki to his ventures in clean energy investments like ESS. They explore venture capital strategies with a focus on people and reflect on lessons learned from misaligned partnerships. The conversation shifts to ESG versus impact investing, future risk management, and the resilience needed in founders. They consider the role of AI in hard tech, material science, and its implications for job markets. Tené shares insights on passive income, while Keith talks about Cistero's mission in sustainable av
Join Tené Williams as she chats with Caleb Paull about his journey from the food industry to impactful sports experiences and family challenges. Caleb reveals how music became his emotional outlet and how he integrated it into life. They discuss his transition to Orlando during COVID-19, focusing on relationships and connections. The episode highlights mentorship, authenticity, and strategic networking. Caleb shares insights on self-trust, face-to-face interactions, and leveraging AI. Discover practical networking tips for introverts, skill scaling for law enforcement, and encouragement for th
Join Tené Williams as she chats with Brian Hunt about his career managing global teams, starting a company in India, and navigating foreign markets. They explore balancing business growth and survival, empowering talent, and the nuances between outsourcing and out staffing. Brian debunks myths about offshore labor and discusses AI's impact on global teams. He offers advice for overwhelmed business owners, shares a Dutch firm's success story, and provides insights on cultural pairings for offshore hiring. The episode wraps up with thoughts on embracing risk, resilience, and Brian's greatest tri
Tené Williams engages with Tim Gramling to discuss his career journey and the significance of management in his success. They explore his transition to multifamily investments and strategies for building a legacy through syndication and property holds. The conversation contrasts real assets with traditional retirement accounts, emphasizing the value of financial education and advice to his younger self. They debate home ownership versus diversification and delve into the impact of data centers, AI, and technological innovations on real estate. The discussion covers growth, tax benefits, and in
Tené Williams delves into Donny Coram's journey from IT professional to real estate expert, exploring his background and the transition to selling fixer-uppers. They discuss the personal costs and business growth challenges he faced, along with common misconceptions and pitfalls in real estate. Donny shares insights on gaining experience for better deals and strategies for first-time buyers, including using government loans. The conversation covers wholesaling, assignment fees, deal red flags, and vertical integration. Donny outlines his consulting process and shares how to connect with him. T
Tené Williams engages with Hina Kao to explore her path from early influences to receiving the Global Woman Leadership Award. They discuss her transition from employment to entrepreneurship, emphasizing self-love, happiness, and fulfillment. The conversation shifts to the future of AI and its impact on humanity, highlighting how AI can enhance quality of life and business operations. Hina shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and living authentically. They delve into AI's role in business models, private equity, partnerships, and even antique collections. The episode concludes with d
Tené Williams dives into Jeremy Throne's transition from marketing director to entrepreneur, highlighting how podcasting became pivotal in his journey. Jeremy discusses the importance of networking, LinkedIn, and personal branding, along with the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. They explore storytelling and content creation in the digital age, enhanced by AI, and share insights on balancing content creation with outreach. The episode examines the growing role of video content and how to start with free Riverside sessions. Jeremy emphasizes personal branding for founders, shares suc
Join Tené Williams as she converses with Dr. Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH about her transformative experience in the ICU that led to launching a publishing company and her journey of balancing roles, transitioning focus from medicine to making an impact. They discuss work-life harmony, self-care, and integrating family into business, including developing a family vision for generational wealth. The episode explores exposing children to business and travel, planning legacies, and documenting stories through writing. They touch on the socioeconomics of health, holistic solutions for homelessness, and
Join Tené Williams as she sits down with George Salas to explore his journey into real estate, starting with a failed investment and his first year in short-term rentals. George discusses the importance of choosing the right platform and shares his experiences in becoming a fund manager. He delves into collaborating with broker dealers, marketing teams, and creating a fund manager kit. Learn how George handles operational capital gaps and invests in GP stakes, emphasizing the value of continuous learning and process tracking for investor trust. The discussion touches on personal growth, focusi
Join Tené Williams as she chats with Hashim Muhammad about his career journey, the role of higher power, and the variables influencing success in education. Hashim shares personal stories, like meeting his wife and his dedication to public education. He reflects on his children earning associate degrees in high school and his upbringing's impact. The episode covers Black empowerment, his shift in religious beliefs, and his civil engineering education. Hashim talks about moving from the private to public sector, balancing career and family, and his pride in accomplishments. The discussion touch
Join Tené Williams as she chats with Marc Adams about his career shift into sales and mergers and acquisitions. Marc shares his journey battling cancer, the family moments that inspired his recovery, and his venture into writing and self-publishing. Discover his strategies for raising capital, leveraging funding, and growing through acquisitions. The episode covers investment strategies, tax-efficient funding, and challenges in small business acquisitions with private credit. Marc also discusses a pre-exit checklist for owners, AI's role in business, and offers insights for young entrepreneurs
Join Michaela Czernekova and Tene Williams as they debunk myths about emotional eating and stress-related food choices. Discover the connection between physical, emotional, and mindset layers through Michaela's travel-inspired journey. Learn the significance of emotional work with nutritional guidance, mindset patterns, and mindfulness. Explore gender differences in eating disorders, client transformations, and healing steps for emotional eating. Discuss nourishment over calorie counting, the microbiome's role, and Yoga Nidra benefits. Michaela introduces a new group program and shares tools f
Brad Warren shares his journey of reinventing himself later in life, emphasizing the importance of support systems during career shifts. He discusses his move into land banking after realizing his retirement fund was insufficient, sharing successful investment stories and how COVID-19 affected his business. From a PE teacher to a global seminar speaker, Brad highlights nonviolent sports in education and a success-oriented mindset. The episode covers networking, overcoming fear, and time management. Brad offers advice for new land investors, stressing due diligence and rethinking retirement for
Alon discusses his journey in the real estate industry, focusing on his transition into mentoring and the challenges he faced in raising capital. He shares insights into scaling and innovating within the luxury vacation rental market, as well as the complexities of managing and selling luxury vacation homes. The episode delves into investment opportunities and strategies in African markets, highlighting the importance of local partnerships and the shift towards high-end properties in Africa. Alon offers insights on balancing risks in African investments and the benefits of portfolio diversific
Elizabeth Solaru discusses her transition from scientist to luxury business entrepreneur, sharing insights from her book "Luxpreneur." She delves into networking strategies, resilience, and the experience of receiving her first high-end order. Elizabeth identifies gaps in luxury business literature, introduces eight archetypes of luxury clients, and explores principles and common missteps in the industry. The episode also covers diversity and inclusion in luxury brands, the Diversity and Luxury Awards, and the importance of brand authenticity. Elizabeth shares her experiences using AI for due
Dave Foster shares his journey from facing a hefty tax bill to gaining family time through real estate. He discusses his sailing adventure, mentorship experiences, and the discovery of 1031 exchanges. The episode explores investment strategies, AI's role in real estate, and the power of storytelling in finance.
Burke Franklin and Tené Williams discuss the challenges modern entrepreneurs face, the evolution of the job market with AI, and the importance of resilience. They explore business planning, investment strategies, and technology's role in shaping long-term strategies and preparing for business sales.
Tene Williams discusses navigating change, focusing on industry transformations, AI concepts, applications, and personal strategies for adapting to these shifts.
