The Veranda Entrepreneur: The Podcast

Tune in to hear how Cara D'Orazio created CGM Fitness, Inc., an online fitness platform. You can learn more about Cara and CGM Fitness, Inc. at and at Instagram @c.g.m._fitness.

Meet Amy Jackson, co-founder and CEO of has spent her career building and shaping brands during times of rapid change. work directly with founders to develop thought leadership and support company goals, by designing a PR strategy that helps companies make a splash. Amy Jackson has helped potato farmers navigate the era of low-carb diets. She secured coverage in major media outlets leading up to the acquisitions of Bebo and Mint.com, and led LivingSocial’s PR efforts bridging from Facebook darling to local merchant marketplace. She took Silicon Valley journalists through a walk down memory lane at the Computer History Museum’s reopening. All of which led to coverage in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek and NBC to name a few. Listen to this episode if you want to learn practical ways to grow your business using customized PR strategies. Find out more information regarding Tale Splash below: Please follow and rate Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast on ,

Karwanna D is a Certified Business Coach turned Government Contracts Strategist. She's a successful Entrepreneur, Author of and a Fiery Motivational Speaker. Karwanna is a master in empowering small business owners to grow profitable business so they can have successful and sustainable businesses with consistent income by revealing the biggest kept business secrets of government contracts. She has been featured on many platforms including CBS, NBC, Fox, Star Tribune Business, SBA SBDC and more. You can find more about Karwanna and her consulting conpany at .

I went in the vault to pull out one of my favorite episodes where I interviewed the talented design blogger, Stacy Blake of . She shared her beginnings of starting the blog and what continues to inspire her. Tune in to learn how to start a creative business that will inspire others to creat beautiful spaces of their own. Be sure to follow and rate it.

Meet Amaka Uchegbu of UCHE a hair company that utilizes artificial intelligence to provide insight of the type of hair products most suitable for your hairAmaka is the founder of , a new online beauty supply store that can predict if a hair product will be effective without you having to try it first. UCHE uses an AI-powered algorithm trained by Black hair scientists, dermatologists and stylists to match women with Afro hair to products most likely to work for their unique hair profile. UCHE draws exclusively from Black owned brands because of its mission to grow Black wealth by supporting entrepreneurship.

Blake is on a mission to help 1 million dads and moms write at least one well written, meanigful, lasting Legacy Letter to their children. Blake has a wonderful wife and loves being a father to his three children, all under 8. As he leads his family, he draws from many mentors, but none more importnant than his late father, Larry Brewer. Learn more about Legacy Letter at: Instagram: legacy_letter Facebook: Legacy Letter

Beverly Price is a divorce and empowerment coach, podcast host and woman on a mission. She’s a woman who has been through it all—and came out fighting. She knows what it's like to be a divorced woman in today's world—and she wants to change that. According to Beverly’s research, a large percentage of women struggle with low self-confidence and negative self-perception. Specifically, 79% of women do not feel confident, and many believe they are inferior to other women. Additionally, 62% do not believe they are intelligent, and approximately half do not think they are beautiful. This is especially true for divorced women. Beverly is dedicated to changing this and is working to improve the self-confidence and self-perception of divorced women. specializes in divorce and empowerment coaching for women who want to make their own decisions about their lives and their futures. Find more at

Created by sisters, Martha Moore Farrell and Elizabeth Moore, The Scuttle is a free mobile app that takes the stress out of organizing everyone's personal life. From vacation itineraries, immunization charts, home renovation notes and photos, camp lists, committee meeting notes, Thanksgiving assignments, birthday party plans and babysitter emergency information, The Scuttle is there to help users jot down info quickly and find it even faster. With over 3,000 downloads since its launch in April 2021, 97% of users said they would recommend The Scuttle to a friend. For the latest news and updates, follow Scuttle on Instagram .

Christiane Lemieux of Lemieux Et Cie shared her business story with The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast. We discussed her company and its subsequent sale to Wayfair. She also discussed her latest design company Lemieux Et Cie. You can find more information about Christiane Lemieux at and Follow The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast on Instagram @theverandaentrepreneur

I was able to meet Rachel Johnson, the founder of of , a wellness brand and online health club for everyday, busy people wanting to feel their best. Rachel explained wny she started and her mission to help busy people create realistic habits that are actually sustainable.

I was delighted to interview Jenny Eversole of Style Space on the Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast. She shares how she started Style Space which is a place for people to find an affordable accessible styling service for any occasion that helps them achieve their personal style goals with ease. Style Space is like having a close style confidante who understands you, your style and how to put together the best look for you. Whether it's clothes, hair, makeup, or skin-care. Visit to learn more or Instagram at stylespace.official

Joann Mezadieux of Lovely Darlings Picnic joined me on the podcast. She discussed how she started her company, Lovely Darlings Picnic. Lovely Darlings Picnic creates curated beautiful memories. She discussed her entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind the company and what is next for Lovely Darlings Picnic. Visit her website at Instagram: @lovelydarlingspicnic

LuAnn Warner Prokos shares how she started her photography business and why women should invest in portraiture to capture their best self. She also shares how she provides a curated experience for her customers. On this episode, we also learn about how LuAnn created a niche for herself in an industry that is constantly changing. Learn more about LuAnn Warner Prokos and her services at .

Carlye Morgan of Chalonne stopped by The Veranda to share how she started Chalonne, a women's luxury Apple watch bands, hand-crafted in France with th finest leathers, gemstones and solid gold

Meet David Mullings, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Blue Mahoe Capital Partners an impact investment firm focused on giving investors access to the emerging economies, markets of the Caribbean region and underrepresented founders.

Have you ever thought about the ingredients you put on your face? Our latest guest Shubhangini Prakash of Feather & Bone finds it extremely important to use clean ingredients on our skin. She shares how she built her company, one customer at a time with quality ingredients. Find out more at

Tracey Frost Rensky, the founder of Citibabes, a downtown New York membership club shared her journey of starting Citibabes and why building community was important to the growth of her company. Her business generated over $25M in revenue. She currently runs a consultancy where she advises small to medium sized start-ups.

Harlem Labs is a boutique advisory firm born and raised in New York City, and now in Austin. Harlem Labs exist to advise executives and entrepreneurs on strategy and execution, to improve acquistions and retention. For more Information visit

Meet Jamila Powell of Naturally Drenched. Jamila is the founder of Maggie Rose Salon and Naturally Drenched. This episode discusses her journey to creating a rapidly growing hair brand and the future of her company. Listen to this episode to learn about starting a consumer brand from scratch. You can learn at

Learn how to market and sell your product or service from Ryan Stewman. Stewman is the founder of Hardcore Closer an online learning resource for salespeople. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to be sell in a more impactful way. Resources: