Adventures In Business

Adventures In Business

Mandi Graziano and Amani Roberts interview thought-provoking CEOs, Founders, and Thought Leaders from a variety of industries who share their trips, triumphs, stumbles, and successes in their adventures of business. Tune in live on Mondays on LinkedIn & YouTube or listen to recorded episodes from the live show. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of your new favorite business podcast! Follow our website: https://adventuresinbusinesslive.com

Episodes

October 24, 2025 54 mins

When it comes to creating a brand that draws people in, it’s not just about great marketing or clever messaging; it’s about authenticity, alignment, and storytelling. That’s what this week’s guest on Adventures in Business, Christy Renee Stehle, is all about. 

Tune in to hear Christy, a storyteller, speaker, and branding expert, explain what makes a brand (and a person) magnetic, why reinvention is essenti...

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Want to have your most successful, productive day yet? You’ll love this episode of the Adventures in Business podcast with time management expert Alegre Ramos. Whether you think you’ve got time management down or you know your calendar needs serious help, Alegre will be the first to say: we can all fine-tune how we use our time. In this episode, she shares her top time management mistakes to avoid, her favorite time-sa...

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In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat about email newsletters for business owners (or, as Mandi prefers to call them, anti-newsletters). From frequency to style, to using the word “newsletters,” this conversation breaks down what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to staying connected with your audience. 

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi interview Dr. Mary Alice Mina, a dermatologist based in Atlanta, Georgia, who is passionate about debunking skincare myths and helping people feel confident in their own skin. Not only has she grown a thriving dermatology practice through a high level of service, but she’s also the host of The Skin Reel podcast, where she educates listeners on all things skin h...

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In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi look at a favorite topic of creatives and entrepreneurs alike: the solo retreat. Mandi is heading out for one of her signature two-night writing getaways, and the conversation quickly turns into a chat about why retreats work, how to structure them, and why you don’t have to be a writer to benefit from one.

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September 26, 2025 59 mins

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with brand master Robyn Young, founder of Young & Co, to talk about what it really means to build a brand. The surprising truth? It’s not about your logo, your colors, or chasing the next social media trend.

Robyn has built her career around reinvention – helping founders create focused, magnetic brands that attract the right people. And now s...

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In this fun and fast-moving minisode, Mandi and Amani take us behind the scenes of one of the most influential events in pop culture: South by Southwest (SXSW). What started as a 700-person music festival in 1987 has grown into a global platform for innovation, entertainment, and ideas. Now, Amani is part of it.

Tune in to hear how his topic, “The Extinction of R&B Groups: A Cautionary Tale for Artists,” w...

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Have you ever felt totally overwhelmed by the news – so overwhelmed that you decided to disconnect completely from it? You’re not alone, and this is exactly what Ashlyn Lipori-Russie is working to change. 

Ashlyn Lipori-Russie is a career journalist turned entrepreneur, yoga teacher, and founder of Ask Ashlyn. On this episode of Adventures in Business, she’s chatting with Amani about how she’s built a busi...

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Happy 51st birthday to Mandi! As her birthday approaches, Mandi and Amani are reflecting on a goal setting exercise that has been effective for her: setting birthday resolutions. In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi look at what resolutions Mandi set for her 50th birthday, what great results she got, and why birthday resolutions can be even more impactful than the ones we set at the start of ...

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Want to prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia, and be better at your job? Arts, music, and creativity might be the secret ingredient. If you’ve ever wondered how music, leadership, and neuroscience could fit together in one inspiring conversation, meet Genein Letford – keynote speaker, trainer, and founder of the Lyrics and Leadership Institute. Amani and Mandi spoke with Genein on this episode of Adventures in Business to ...

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Lyndal Larkin, Executive Coach, Speaker, Strategic Offsite Facilitator, and Founder of Larkin Leadership. A longtime friend of Amani’s, Lyndal has been coaching before coaching was a buzzword, helping leaders align their words, actions, and rewards to create lasting transformation. Today, Lyndal shares her journey, her approach to leadership developme...

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On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Leslee Owen, marketing consultant, mom of four, and co-founder of Movement Maker Web Design. In this candid conversation, Leslee shares how she built her business, how she balances ambition with motherhood, and what makes a website actually work in today’s digital world.

 

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Our celebration of 200 episodes and 3 years of podcasting continues with this mini episode! In this minisode of Adventures in Business, Mandi interviews Jeremi Duru, professor of law, lawyer, and Amani’s friend. From awkward middle school days at Tacoma Park Middle School in Maryland to professional careers in academia and beyond, this episode is funny, heartfelt, and full of appreciation for Amani.

 

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Welcome to a special milestone episode of Adventures in Business! Amani and Mandi are celebrating 200 episodes and three amazing years of podcasting with a fun twist – Amani turns the mic on Mandi for an interview that dives deep into her journey, quirky stories, and what she’s learned along the way. Tune in to hear about her next book, what she’s learned from 200 episodes, and how she’s giving back to the next generat...

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This minisode of Adventures in Business marks a special milestone: 3 years of our live show and 200 episodes! To celebrate, Amani is interviewing one of Mandi’s friends, Lori Keim, on all things Mandi. This conversation is a tribute to friendship, fun, and the woman who brings both to everything she does.

 

🔗 Connect with Lori Keim on LinkedIn or email her at lorikeimph@gmail.com 

 

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani chat with Liberty Bernal, franchise expert, wellness leader, author, mom, and all-around powerhouse. Liberty shares her fascinating journey from teenage franchisee to fitness founder, her take on celebrating life’s "mini graduations," and the surprising reason she went back to college decades later. She also gives us all the details on her book and The Strong B...

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On this minisode of Adventures in Business, we welcomed a special guest: Mandi’s recent intern, Madison Walkowiak, otherwise known as Maddie. Fresh off her internship experience, Maddie joined the show to reflect on what she learned, how she communicates best as a young Gen Z-er, and what we can learn from each other across generations.

 

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What happens when your body fails, your home becomes toxic, and your business is on the brink? For coach and leadership expert April Diaz, the past two years have been the hardest of her life – but also the most transformative. Now, she’s taking what she’s learned to pour into other women in leadership. 

 

In this episode of Adventures in Business, April shares the story of her unexpected health collapse a...

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What’s it really like to be the digital host for one of the biggest events in the meetings and events industry?

 

In this behind-the-scenes minisode, Mandi gets the full download from Amani, who just returned from MPI’s World Education Congress in St. Louis. From celebrity interviews to early morning keynotes, hear what it takes to keep the energy high, the content flowing, and the cameras rolling. Plus, g...

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi welcome Corree Roofener—finance educator, foster care advocate, and creator of the Courage Coalition podcast. Corree unpacks how values shape our money stories, why scarcity and abundance have little to do with bank balances, and how courage fuels the most meaningful choices in life and business. From rebuilding a life in Montana to redefining retirement, this ...

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