In this week’s Adventures in Business mini-episode, Mandi and Amani dive into their six-second video that unexpectedly went viral on TikTok. It wasn’t the production value or a trending dance that caught attention – it was 3 simple, wise questions from Mandi’s mom, Kathy K:

“Does it need to be said? Does it need to be said by me? Does it need to be said by me right now?”

These three short questions struck a nerve online. So naturally, they wanted to unpack the meaning behind them and how they apply in both business and life.

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On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with a true legend in the speaking world: Sarita Maybin. Sarita is a professional speaker, author, and expert in navigating tough conversations with grace.

Sarita shares her journey from working in higher education at Old Dominion University to stepping onto the professional speaking stage, how she realized speaking was her true calling, and wisdom from her signature topic: difficult conversations and how to say what you mean without being mean. Tune in to be inspired by Sarita’s knowledge and success story!

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Amani and Mandi are back with another Adventures in Business mini-episode – fresh off the heels of (We)Con 2025, the weekend Education Conference for NPI Southern California. As they walked away from the event, one thing stood out loud and clear: great stagecraft makes all the difference.

In this episode, Amani and Mandi break down what they observed, what worked, and what speakers can do to step up their stage presence.

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On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi interview Gabby Robuccio, former ESPN events and production powerhouse turned founder of Pro Event Tips. With a background that includes organizing logistics for massive international sporting events like the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Gabby brings a rare mix of experience, grit, and heart to the conversation. Tune in to hear how Pro Event Tips was born, the key to Gabby’s success, and her secret for “balance” as an entrepreneur, mom, and wife.

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When someone tells you they care, it can feel like a throwaway line. But when Chris Meadors says it, you believe it – because he backs it up with every move he makes.

On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Chris Meadors, a lifelong award-winning Marriott sales executive turned real estate executive. He shares how he got into real estate, why it’s been a career he’s passionate about, and his best advice for anyone selling or buying in the near future.

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In this Adventures in Business mini episode, Mandi and Amani are back – this time talking about all things courses, including Amani’s new course! They’re talking about what exactly courses are, why they matter, and how Amani created one to complement his book and coaching work. If you’ve ever thought about creating a course (or you’re curious to hear about Amani’s new course), be sure to tune in to this one!

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On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Ken Rusk, a ditch digger, entrepreneur, life coach, and bestselling author of Blue Collar Cash. Together, they talk about creating a fulfilling life, designing your future with purpose, why the desire for blue collar jobs has declined (but why there’s still so much opportunity there), and how to create a workplace culture that keeps people around. This is a fun and inspiring conversation you don’t want to miss!

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The streets are talking... and they’re saying it’s time to prep for some turbulence.

In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi share what they’re calling “disaster selling.” Whether we’re officially in a recession or just in a weird economic moment (who knows what we’re calling it these days), the point is: you need to be ready. And this episode is all about how to do that without panicking or dropping your prices out of fear.

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