Inside Story Hunters

Inside Story Hunters

The Inside Story Hunters Podcast captures the essence of human connection and the driving catalyst for clarity, change, growth, and opportunity. Laurie Guzman, your host, and Human (Experience /Relationship)- Expert is bringing you the inside stories of humble, successful life-changers (change agents) and serial entrepreneurs.

Episodes

February 27, 2025 41 mins

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Amputate to Elevate: Transforming Adversity into Advantage   

John Register is a force of nature and a recent Hall of Fame Speaker recognized by the National Speakers Association. He is renowned for his expertise in helping companies embrace change amidst disruption and uncertainty. John ignites a fire in the hearts of his audience. When you book John, you bring in a change catalyst with lived...

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In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews Valerie Pettis and Mike Connell to share their beautiful story of partnership, mentorship, and how Mike sold his business to Valerie, his employee. 

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ The secret sauce to having a successful business

✔️ The importance of building your legacy  ...

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In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews Albert Sousa, Principal Broker (NMLS #1676384) and owner at Mortgage Apex (NMLS #2026740) in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Join us as we talk about:

✔️ Albert’s introduction into the world of mortgages.

✔️ Surrounding yourself with a powerful circle of influences, personally & professionally.

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Laurie Guzman interviews Cheryl DeSantis, Chief People & Diversity Officer at SmileDirectClub. With more than 20 years of experience, Cheryl enables the growth of the business through its team members, striving to maintain SmileDirectClub’s strong company culture through values based leadership.

Join us as we talk about: Cheryl's Upcoming Book: Steel Backbone, Soft Heart; & other topics like, How Your Emotional "Why?" Drives Front ...

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In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews Sashank Purighalla, Founder and CEO of BOS Framework, a technology entrepreneur who is taking changing the way companies are using the cloud.

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️How and why BOS Framework was launched

✔️The ups and downs of of employing people worldwide with a virtual

 workforce

✔️ How BOS can deve...

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In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews former CEO of Bridgestone Americas, Gary Garfield. Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ How he transitioned to the position of CEO from being General Counsel 

✔️ How he lead the company to grow 500% year after year 

✔️ Changing culture and climate of a large organization

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In this episode, Laurie Guzman interviews Jamie George, a personal coach and author who is changing the lives of so many people. And organizations. Jamie has dedicated his life to helping successful professionals get unstuck and clear-minded.

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ Unhealthy vs healthy ways of relating to people

✔️ Conflict resolution tools

✔️ The difference between guilt and shame

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In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews Gail Pulliam who manages and serves people and their families who are (or considering to be in) in the assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities of  Redstone Village.

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ How to access the necessary help for your loved ones

✔️ How do you know when the time is...

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In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews, Michele Roberts-Bauer, President of ABC Heart of America Chapter. Michele is passionate about helping people and her community. Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ How she started in this industry

✔️ How ABC empowers people and builds community

✔️ How their network battle solutions as a team 

✔️ The importance o...

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In this episode, Laurie interviews another amazing woman serial entrepreneur, Gina Butler otherwise known for her franchise bakery: Gigi’s Cupcakes.

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ starting early in life as an entrepreneur

✔️ building a successful business and franchises

✔️ the importance of using failure and rejection 

✔️ why life balance is impo...

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April 22, 2022 49 mins

In this video, Andy Sneed, former President and CEO, now Chairman, of  Wasco Masonry, a multi-million dollar leading business out of Tennessee, shares insights from his experiences in the family business.

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ growing a multi-generational business

✔️ his involvement in ministry and serving people

✔️ the importance of buil...

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In this episode, Kimberly Williams shares her struggles and how she has used adversity in her life as ammunition to propel her into success. Kimberly is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate about helping people achieve personal and financial success.

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ Using adversity to push you forward

✔️ Leaving Corporate America to leap into entrepreneurship

✔️ Her persp...

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April 8, 2022 39 mins
In this episode, Laurie interviews Chad Hill, President of Temple Beth Shalom. He shares his personal story of converting to Judaism.

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ His history in Christianity 

✔️ His conversion journey to finding truth

✔️ How his faith shapes his personal and business life

✔️ His role on the board of Temple Beth Shalom

 

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In this episode, Laurie interviews Ted Corcoran, President/CEO of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Having had experience in hospitality, and customer service, and as a previously elected official, Ted has a unique perspective. He brings together local businesses and nonprofits in Fort Walton Beach, as he leads his team of staff and volunteers to make an incredible impact in the community. Read more

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March 25, 2022 44 mins

In this episode, Mike Paulzak, Managing Partner at Term Provider, shares his personal story of getting into the family business. Mike sees himself as a life coach and he shares their strategy to “selling” insurance.

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ The family business

✔️ The importance of life insurance and who needs it

✔️ The backstory of “Home of the Big Lou”

✔️ How they coach people and w...

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In this episode, Laurie interviews Lynne Ingram, Judicial Candidate for Eighth Circuit Court of Davidson County, Adjunct Professor of Law.

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ How Lynne has had  to rise above adversity, injustice, and difficulties in order to help others

✔️ The importance of Lady Justice

✔️ Her passion for childcare and serving in the ...

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Join Laurie in this episode of the Inside Story Hunters podcast as she gets the Inside Story (and experience) of LexLive, located in Lexington, KY. This exciting venue is the perfect location as  Cameron Jones, the Sales & Marketing Director at LexLive, and also Lyle, the Customer Relations Manager share what their team is doing to m...

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March 4, 2022 41 mins

In this episode, Laurie interviews Jeremy Park, cityCURRENT CEO. Jeremy is highly motivated to help people achieve growth in their personal, business, and spiritual life by teaching the power of relationships and through volunteerism.

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ The power in understanding right relationships

✔️ The importance of shifting to grow 

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February 25, 2022 48 mins

In this episode, Laurie interviews Coach Jeff Darnell. His entire life is about paying it forward and impacting the lives of children and their families.  Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ How First Tee TN is building character in youth as they learn to play golf

✔️ Boys and Girls Club of Middle TN’s goal of meeting the needs of children

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February 18, 2022 56 mins

In this episode of Inside Story Hunters, Matt Martin, Founder, and President of BluCities Environmental and Health Services tells us about how he is keeping people safe. His company has cleaning solutions and products that are literally saving lives and changing how people are keeping healthy. 

Join us as we talk about: 

✔️ cleaning vs sanitizing

✔️ revolutionary products such as e-water ...

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