The Entrepreneur’s Studio The Entrepreneur’s Studio

Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur, an inspirational speaker and the bestselling author of the memoir “Molly’s Game”. Her story of transitioning from Olympic-level skier to host of the most exclusive poker club in the world to FBI target was adapted to film by acclaimed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. 

In this two-part series, Molly candidly shares her rise and fall, the concept of effective presence and how to bounce back from the perils of self-betrayal.

Lauren Warkentine is an Oklahoma City entrepreneur whose business acumen has led her through the worlds of pharmaceuticals, finance, and finally into custom clothing. However, the common thread linking each of her endeavors is the unwavering pursuit of finding the right solutions.  

As the founder and CEO of William & Lauren Custom Clothier, Lauren helps shoppers create confidence through fashion, empowering them to take risks, push fear aside, and step into their purpose.

In today’s episode, Lauren shares what it was like to take the leap from being the president of a large pharmaceutical company to entering the world of clothing design. She reveals the key insights and strategies that propelled her to success.

Jeff Sheldon is the creative mind behind Ugmonk, a brand renowned for curating quality products that combine form and function. In this episode, Jeff shares his journey of developing a meaningful community around Ugmonk, where every product decision is a collaborative effort with the people who love and live the brand’s philosophy. 

Tune in as Jeff explains how he built a loyal and engaged community of brand fans and why scaling requires special considerations for community-driven, founder-led businesses.

In a world of rapid technological advancement and constant change, learning to adapt is essential for business growth. But when innovation outpaces traditional strategies, trying to keep up can feel overwhelming. 

In this conclusion of our conversation with futurist and tech pioneer, Sam Rad (Samantha Radocchia), we’re taking a closer look at the impact of the Age of Acceleration and the mindset shifts needed to succeed.

Tune in to hear Sam Rad’s insights on the importance of maintaining optimism amidst growing uncertainty, and how emerging technologies can be used for the betterment of our society.

Sam Rad (Samantha Radocchia) is a lifelong student of humanity — a futurist, anthropologist, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Radical Next, a meta-media studio creating transformative stories, experiences, and media productions that shape a positive future. Her upcoming book by the same name, “Radical Next: Thriving in Times of Radical Change” explores how “radical next ideas” and technologies will transform societies in the decades to come.




In this episode, Sam Rad shares her profound insights on how emerging technologies are transforming societies and how business owners can thrive — even amidst an ever-evolving landscape of radical innovation.

Stephen Rose and his wife Jessica started The Peach Truck in 2012 as a local business selling peaches from the truck bed of their 1964 Jeep Gladiator. Today, The Peach Truck has over 60 booths across Nashville, hosts 25 state tours, and ships products nationwide.

In this episode, Stephen discusses the impact of rapid growth, the challenges of distribution, and what it takes to scale a business while continuing to offer the fresh products that set them apart from conventional distribution methods.