Dec 29, 2017

Shawn Smith – Don’t Dis-My-Ability

“You Must Fail To Succeed”

Shawn Smith, founder of Don’t Dis-My-Ability Consultation Services, has had unique experiences in both school and in business. These experiences eventually led him to the wonderful world of entrepreneurship. Don’t Dis-My-Ability is an...

Dec 22, 2017

James Leonard Deamer – GardenSpace

“If You Hit a Speed Bump, Be Relentless”

Calling all gardeners! James Deamer, has set out to be the world’s biggest food producer without owning any farms. As co-founder of GardenSpace, James invented an advanced outdoor camera that measures your garden’s plant health, growth...

Dec 15, 2017

Joe Apfelbaum – Ajax Union

“Energy Without Strategy is a Waste of Time”

Joe Apfelbaum is an energetic entrepreneur, podcaster, author, speaker, and coach. He is also the CEO and founder of Ajax Union, a successful marketing agency in Brooklyn, NY. Tune into this episode of Making It Real to feel Joe’s energy and...

Dec 8, 2017

Stephanie Lai – Little Hippo

“Fake It ‘Til You Make It”

Stephanie Lai, founder of Little Hippo, was once a corporate lawyer. She loved her job but yearned for a business of her own. With a focus on beautiful, modern children’s products, Stephanie developed her first product. The Mella is a modern clock and...

Dec 1, 2017

Elana Duffy – Pathfinder Labs

“Dedicated To Veterans”

The story began as Sergeant First Class Elana Duffy was medically returned from the Army after being injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq. She suddenly needed to find a job, housing and Veteran benefits in New York City. To help combat the confusion of thousands...