In this episode of Founder’s Story, guest Nikole Mitchell discusses her background transitioning through multiple careers—teacher, bartender, religious leader, Etsy shop owner—and how she eventually discovered OnlyFans (OF). She shares insights on content creation, diversification, and how she navigates family and social dynamics. The conversation covers pra ... Show More
Jul 31
The CEO Betting AI Will Never Replace This | Ep. 427 with Vera Quinn CEO of Cydcor
Daniel opens by asking Vera Quinn, President and CEO of Cydcor, about one of the biggest questions in business right now: will AI replace human sales teams? Vera says Cydcor’s bet is that it will not—at least not for complex decisions where people want trust, context, and a real ... Show More
30m 47s
Jul 29
The AI Warning Nobody In Silicon Valley Wants You To Hear | Ep. 426 with Jamarri J. Founder of Klyno AI
Daniel opens by asking Jamarri J., founder of Klyno AI, why he started an AI company when so many people are jumping into the space for hype or money. Jamarri explains that his motivation came from frustration: too many AI tools were just wrappers, charging users monthly fees wit ... Show More
21m 1s
Jul 27
After Exiting for Billions He Gave $50 Million to His Employees | Tom Sosnoff
Daniel opens by asking why someone with nearly $2 billion in exits is not sitting on a beach sipping drinks. Tom Sosnoff, founder of thinkorswim, tastytrade, and LossDog’s answer is simple: building is what turns him on. From there, the conversation becomes a raw and funny look i ... Show More
34m 9s
Nov 2023
723: She Quit Her Job in Front of Thousands, Then THIS Happened
Do you need a fresh start?! Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, confused, or overwhelmed? Nicole Walters has been there. She once rocked the corporate world as a top-selling exec, but boldly left that six-figure job in front of 10,000 people when she decided to use her expertise ... Show More
45m 36s
Mar 2024
Ep 8: Emily Cooper: Making Money on Insta w/ Affiliate Marketing, Brand Deals, & Digital Products
In today's episode, I dive into the intriguing realm of transforming Instagram engagement into a career with Emily Cooper, aka @emilyeatsandexplores (115k). Fascinated by the potential of social media to open doors to financial independence, we explore the nuances of building a b ... Show More
47m 45s
Mar 2021
This is the side hustle revolution | Nicaila Matthews Okome
We’re seeing more and more full-time work replaced with part-time jobs, contract work, side gigs. “The term side hustle just seems to fit with this ethos where people are putting together a few different things to make a living,” says Nicaila Matthews Okome. Nicaila is the host o ... Show More
12m 21s
Jun 2024
Building a Biz Requires Boundaries w/ Nichole Lynel | Episode 162
Everybody wants to be a boss, but most people aren't willing to pay the cost. Unfortunately for most entrepreneurs, building their business can cost them blood, sweat, and tears. On this episode of Girl Stop Playin, you get to hear the HOW TO story from Fashion Entrepreneur Nicho ... Show More
50m 23s
Jan 2025
Breaking Down Money Myths | YourRichBFF
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Vivian Tu, aka @YourRichBFF, to talk about her incredible journey from trading equities on Wall Street to becoming a viral financial educator and content creator. Vivian shares how her immigrant upbringing shaped her money mindset, her leap fro ... Show More
24m 55s
Oct 2025
How to Build an Iconic Brand: Mindset Shifts & Strategy Lessons from Olamide Olowe
This is an episode for anyone who wants to build incredible businesses. I dive into how Olamide built Topicals from scratch, what it was like raising millions as a young Black founder, her bold move to acquire cult haircare brand Bread, and her best advice for anyone dreaming of ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2021
111. Madison Tinder on being Multi-passionate, Paying Attention to Social Trends, and Starting a Product-based Business
In this episode, you'll hear from Madison Tinder, owner of Madison Tinder LLC and Soulful Scrunchies who has built a 7 figure brand online before the age of 26. You'll hear how Madison started her journey in marketing and entrepreneurship after graduating with a degree in journal ... Show More
30 m