About Shahar BoyayanShahar is a Brazilian immigrant that has lived here in the US for the last 20 years. She has worked as a consultant for several companies from solo-preneurs to mid size companies. She has a passion for understanding the human mind and for adventure. She is a wild life photography enthusiast, her favorite subject are bears and loves geocahing. She has worked with her daughter Nashlah for many years and together they have build an online plaftform for art courses and proptal...
From Accounting to Empowerment: Lessons from Caroline’s Entrepreneurial LeapIntroductionChop Squad, meet Caroline Biesalski. A dedicated and generous German consultant based in Germany, serving as the president of Reflection8 Inc. With a rich career background in accounting, organizational management, and community psychology, she highlights entrepreneurs, free thinkers, best-selling authors, artists, and anyone who says "YES" on her INSPIRED! podcast. Additionally, she provides coaching...
In this engaging conversation, Audrey "Tech Diva" Wiggins sits down with John DeMato, a visual storytelling expert and photographer, to explore the art of creating authentic branding imagery. John emphasizes the importance of aligning your visual presence with your message, building trust and credibility through strategic and intentional photography. From capturing candid moments to shooting dynamic live events, John shares actionable insights to help entrepreneurs and experts develop a visua...
Podcast Episode Highlights: Career Coach Anna Urnova on Thriving Without Starting OverIn this episode of Chop Squad, host Audrey “Tech Diva” Wiggins sits down with Anna Urnova, an international career coach specializing in helping mid-career men pivot from soul-sucking jobs to thriving careers without starting over or returning to school.Key Takeaways:Signs It's Time to Pivot: Anna discusses the common symptoms of career dissatisfaction, such as burnout, lack of vitality, and "Monday dread."T...
Join Audrey “Tech Diva” Wiggins as she sits down with Keith Ellis, best-selling author, renowned superpower coach, and goal-setting expert, to explore the power of aiming for the impossible. Keith shares insights from his groundbreaking work, including his $10,000 book, *10X Superpower: How to Make the Impossible Easy*, which turns traditional goal-setting on its head. Together, they dive into Keith’s concept of “Magic Questions” — the prompts that transform your mindset and help you achieve ...
In this episode, Audrey “Tech Diva” Wiggins sits down with Leonard Scheiner, CEO of Geek Haus, to uncover the secrets of building a successful, credible brand. Leonard shares his expertise on establishing authority, attracting clients, and growing revenue by strategically positioning one’s business in the marketplace. He emphasizes the importance of trust markers, like media features and PR, which add "digital dust" to elevate an online presence. Leonard also delves into the role of budgeting...
In this episode of Business Chop, Audrey "Tech Diva" Wiggins interviews Cat Valverde, an email and revenue strategist and founder of Profeshh. Cat discusses her focus on email marketing as a high-return, low-cost alternative to traditional ads, especially with rising ad costs from AI developments like Google's Search GPT. By emphasizing transparency, personalization, and direct engagement, Cat has crafted email frameworks that help businesses, especially course creators and SaaS companies, le...
In this episode, Audrey Wiggins sits down with Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale, to explore his unique approach to leadership and innovation through the lens of the “triple win” philosophy. Nick, a Harvard Business School graduate, shares how he strategically ensures that his company provides value to three core stakeholders: customers, employees, and shareholders. His philosophy centers around creating a harmonious balance between these groups, fostering long-term business success.Nick dives into...
In this episode of Business Chop, we’re diving deep into the essentials of growing your eCommerce or online business! Are you promoting your business effectively? Whether you're using social media, SEO, or paid ads, we'll explore the most effective strategies to get your brand in front of the right audience. We’ll also discuss the importance of staying open to fresh ideas in a fast-changing digital world and introduce some innovative marketing trends that could transform your business.But tha...
In this engaging episode, Lechon Kirb joins Audrey “Tech Diva” Wiggins to share his transformative journey from a pivotal childhood experience to becoming a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, speaker, and creator of the Impact Scaling framework. He discusses how his upbringing, including the influence of his entrepreneurial mother and his time in the Marine Corps, shaped his drive for personal freedom and growth.Lechon reveals that freedom, to him, is as essential as oxygen. This core value drives...
Lori Saitz is an Employee Well-Being Consultant, the Founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit, and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” As the CEO of a forward-thinking health and wellness company, she is dedicated to guiding corporations toward nurturing healthier, more productive work environments. With a comprehensive background in wellness strategies and employee engagement, her mission is to help businesses implement programs that not only improve the well-being of their teams but also co...
In this interview, Audrey "Tech Diva" Wiggins speaks with Pamela Coleman, the founder of "Office on the Go," a service designed to help seniors with paperwork, benefits, and other administrative tasks. Inspired by her experience caring for her mother, Pamela created the business to assist the elderly, especially those who are often neglected or unable to manage their own affairs. She shares stories of helping clients regain benefits and avoid bureaucratic pitfalls, emphasizing the importance ...
Join us as we sit down with Kofi Maafo, co-owner of Bloom Bar, to discuss the incredible journey of creating a global nightlife destination. From Accra, Ghana to Atlanta, Georgia, Kofi shares the entrepreneurial spirit that drives Bloom Bar's success, how they’ve impacted local communities through job creation, and what it takes to thrive in the hospitality industry. “This industry has always existed. But the issue was, how people perceived it. Now the next generation of bars opening has...
As the new year approaches, it’s time to rethink what the next chapter of your professional journey could look like. Instead of winding down or sticking to the status quo, why not embrace the exciting possibilities of the new year? In this episode, host, Audrey Wiggins aka Tech Diva, will guide you through the process of transitioning into a new year with a focus on launching and growing your entrepreneurship.We’ll share inspiring stories, actionable strategies, and expert advice tailored for...
In this enlightening episode, Audrey "Tech Diva" Wiggins sits down with Mon Cheri Davenport, computer science and patent expert, the innovative founder of Juicy By Mon Cheri. How we present ourselves is part of our brand.Meet Mon Cheri Davenport. She is the visionary founder of Juicy by Mon Cheri, a skincare brand celebrated for harnessing the healing powers of black seed oil. Known as the Black Seed Engineer, she has dedicated her career to unlocking the benefits of natural carrier oils.&nbs...
In this episode of *The Business Chop*, we’re joined by Jon Mest, an innovative technologist whose journey from Wall Street to startup success is nothing short of inspiring. With a career that began in the high-stakes world of M&A in the Tech sector, Jon transitioned into a developer and data scientist role before embracing a passion for sales and customer success. Today, he’s the mastermind behind Just Reach Out, an AI-driven PR software that’s revolutionizing how businesses connect with...
In this episode of the Business Chop Podcast, host Audrey "Tech Diva" Wiggins sits down with Helen and Alvin Copeland, two dynamic entrepreneurs and co-authors of the book “On Your Mark. Reset. Go!”. Helen, known as the "Maven of Mentoring,” has a rich background in management and public relations, having founded the Copeland Communications Group after a successful career at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Alvin, her husband and business partner brings his own set of expertise to the table a...
Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Naomi-Rose Everly (formerly Johnson), an Expert LinkedIn Profile Writer and Strategy Coach. With over 12 years of experience, Naomi has mastered the art of helping professionals position themselves as industry leaders and attract pre-sold prospects. She is the founder of TheProfile.Company and the author of three influential books: Magnetize Your Expertise on LinkedIn, What to Put on Your LinkedIn Profile, and Grassroots to Green Shoots.O...
In this episode, we sit down with Len Bruskiewitz, a renowned Business Coach and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, to discuss the critical importance of having an exit plan for your business. With over 3 million of the 6 million companies with 1-19 employees in the US owned by individuals aged 55+, the lack of a transition plan can put businesses, families, employees, customers, vendors, and communities at risk. Len specializes in helping business owners generating $1-10M in revenue plan and e...
Carlo Taormina has achieved the “near impossible” as he puts it when he describes overcoming clinical depression and suicidal ideation. Carlo has always been one to help people with his background in Personal Training, Peak Performance Coaching and as a Keynote Speaker.Carlo rose from the adversity of his mental illness to share his story of overcoming lack of fulfillment, destroying limiting beliefs and unleashing the real “You” in order to perform at the highest level. From sharing his stor...