In episode 191, Tim and Zack reflect on their journey, examining the evolution of their show with a focus on the pivotal role of maintaining a consistent frequency. They emphasize the importance of this approach in preventing burnout, highlighting the value of sustainable growth over rapid expansion. The conversation then delves into the realms of self-improvement and continuous learning, underscoring their indispensable impact on both personal and professional development. They advocate for the absorption of new knowledge and the embrace of diverse perspectives as catalysts for growth. Furthermore, the episode shines a light on the crucial role of community support in the prosperity of local businesses.

In Episode 190 of the Fervent Four Show, Christina Kimbrough shares her insights on wellness and entrepreneurship. The episode begins with a discussion on the benefits of cold plunges for recovery and mental health. Kimbrough then talks about her journey to sobriety and founding FreeLife LLC, highlighting the importance of inclusive support systems for those seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle. The episode also addresses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, focusing on building communities and creating alcohol-free events and spaces. This episode offers valuable perspectives on innovative approaches to wellness and building supportive environments in the Hampton Roads region.

In Episode 189 of the Fervent Four Show, we spotlight The IncuHub’s new facility in Downtown Hampton, introduced by Gene Granger. This 6,000-square-foot space is designed for business growth, offering flexible leases and amenities like secure access and mail services. The IncuHub stands out for its community-focused, founders-first approach, fostering networking and support beyond just providing office space. Additionally, its location in a federally designated HUBZone in Hampton, Virginia, opens up opportunities for businesses to obtain special certifications and access federal contracts, marking a significant step in supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses in the Hampton Roads region.

In Episode 188 of the Fervent Four Show, we feature Kierra Underwood from 757 Collab, who highlights essential entrepreneurship strategies and workplace diversity. Underwood emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s motivation for entrepreneurship and the need for thorough customer discovery to validate market demand. She also advocates for authentic workplace diversity, reflecting society’s true diversity beyond mere tokenism. As a cultural translator, Underwood stresses the role of allies in fostering genuine inclusivity through open, challenging conversations, aiming for actionable solutions. This episode offers key insights into fostering a diverse and inclusive business landscape in Hampton Roads.

In Episode 187 of the Fervent Four Show, we’re joined by Bob McKenna, President and CEO of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber, to discuss critical aspects of business growth and development in the Hampton Roads region. McKenna emphasizes the significance of connectivity and advocacy, highlighting the Chamber’s role as a driving force for economic progress. The organization concentrates on leadership development, regional collaboration, and public policy advocacy, all aimed at enhancing the area’s economic landscape. A focal point of our discussion is the attraction and retention of young professionals in Hampton Roads. McKenna points out that addressing key factors such as public transportation, enhancing entertainment options, and effective regional storytelling are essential in creating a vibrant, appealing environment for this demographic. This episode sheds light on the strategic efforts being made to bolster the region’s appeal and economic vitality, offering valuable insights for local entrepreneurs and innovators.

In Episode 186 of the Fervent Four Show, we explore the transformative power of public speaking and the dynamics of business partnerships. Mastering public speaking goes beyond content and visuals; it’s about building confidence by confronting fears, a skill anyone can acquire. In business, handling disagreements is crucial. Co-founders can navigate challenges by prioritizing friendship and practicing radical honesty, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for growth. These insights are invaluable for entrepreneurs and innovators in Hampton Roads, highlighting key strategies for personal development and strong professional relationships.

In Episode 185 of the Fervent Four Show, we explore the critical role of joy in entrepreneurship, emphasizing how a positive approach can significantly boost business success. We discuss the art of trusting delegation, a key skill for business owners that enables them to empower their teams, build trust, and focus on strategic growth. Additionally, the episode highlights the importance of turning great ideas into action, underscoring that the true value of an idea lies in its execution. This episode offers essential insights for entrepreneurs, combining practical advice with inspirational stories to help them thrive in their business ventures.

On Episode 184, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Dr. Sheetal Ajmani, a distinguished physician, yoga virtuoso, and ayurvedic luminary. As we delve into Dr. Ajmani’s profound journey, we uncover the secrets to transcending the demands of life, career, and relationships, guiding high-achieving professionals to emerge from burnout and manage stress. The fusion of eastern and western healing modalities offers a unique approach, proving that a radiant life begins from within, that the tiniest changes manifest colossal impacts, and that life’s trials are, in fact, the catalysts for self-empowerment.

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Bill Peterson, CEO of Flying Ship Technologies, Corp. Flying Ship Technologies, Corp. is building unmanned, autonomous, green wing-in-ground-effect vessels to deliver goods efficiently to tens of thousands of destinations. Flying Ships are developing the first generation, which is thirty feet long, electrically powered, and semi-autonomous, operating within maritime infrastructure. The unmanned vessels fly just over the surface and dock using existing marinas, beaches, and boat ramps to deliver goods efficiently. Watch this week’s episode to hear about the development of revolutionary technology that will change maritime transportation, $200M in customer commitments, improving world logistics, and much more!

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Diana Warren and Shari Neuhofer of Agricision. Agricision, Inc is an AgTech company founded by farmers, to help farmers solve the $56.3 billion pest and weed control problem in healthier and more cost-effective ways. Watch this week’s episode to hear about reducing crop disease, detecting weeds with AI, using drones to laser target pests, and much more!

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Justin Smith, Founder and CEO of Contractor+. Contractor+ is an innovative mobile solution for handyman contractors and property managers. Contractor+ gives contractors the tools they need to manage their day-to-day, impress their clients, win more bids, save time, and increase revenues. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Justin’s journey, how to find capital, the importance and struggle of finding the right people, and much more! 

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Michael Wagner, President of Pool Scouts. Pool Scouts is franchise company that focuses on residential pool cleaning, maintenance and repair. Pool Scouts allows pool owners around the country to spend their time enjoying their pool instead of cleaning and maintaining it. Watch this week’s episode to hear about the power of franchising and creating a national brand, the scalability of the pool cleaning and maintenance business, and much more!

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with William Layton, Founder of 3 Ridge Technologies Inc. 3 Ridge Technologies is an Ag Tech Company with a Low-Cost, High Yield Organic Farming System. It is Modular and highly adaptable to any plant and in any situation (vertical, greenhouse, rooftop farming, etc.). It is a Sustainable Farming System. 3 Ridge Technologies is revolutionizing indoor farming by enabling growers to produce high-quality, affordable, chemical-free, USDA Certified Organic produce. Watch this week’s episode to hear how 3 Ridge Technologies can solve not only the hunger in the world but also without chemicals and pesticides. We touch on farm-to-table produce, the future of Ag Tech, and much more!

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Simon Matthews, President and CEO at Open Door Media Solutions, LLC. Open Door Media Solutions is a Faith-based Marketing and Creative agency headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Open Door Media Solutions is a network of marketers, designers, artists, writers, technologists, and an awesome group of people serving businesses looking for brand identity development and content creation. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Simon’s journey, how Open Door Media Solutions is innovative, working with ambitious and driven people, and much more!

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Marouane Sadoq, Chief Executive Officer at Green Light Auto Auctions. Green Light Auto Auctions is a virtual auction place for people who want to sell their cars fast, convenient, and for the most money. Green Light Auto Auctions understands that buying and selling cars can be time-consuming and stressful, so they’ve created a platform that makes it easy and convenient for our users. Watch this week’s episode to hear about how Green Light Auto Auctions helps people get the most for their cars fast, what happens when you trade into a dealer, and much more!

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Rachel Willinger, Chief Operating Officer at Pancopia, Inc. Pancopia is an environmental engineering firm specializing in research, development, and commercialization of water and wastewater treatment technologies. The NASA-inspired technology, which recycles wastewater into drinking water for astronauts, has been brought down to earth. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Rachel’s journey, recycling waste, innovation, and much more!

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Richard Wintsch, Executive Director of Startup Virginia. Startup Virginia (SVA) supports startups and innovators with an engaged community, holistic programs, targeted resources, and dynamic workspace to help them reach their full potential and positively impact Virginia’s economic landscape. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Startup Virginia’s Incubator pipelines, the great tools Entrepreneurship Support Organizations are offering, the infrastructure in place for founders, and much more!

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Paul Nolde, Managing Director of 757 Collab. 757 Collab is collaborative vehicle focused on growing an interconnected, inclusive, and impactful entrepreneurial ecosystem. Harnessing the power of 757 Angels, 757 Accelerate and 757 Startup Studios, 757 Collab provides capital, acceleration, and an incubation arm—a unique, complete model for achieving success for the region’s entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Paul’s journey, who is 757 Collab, “leaning in” to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and much more!

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Tom Marsden, Vice President of Marathon Consulting. Marathon Consulting is an Information Technology consulting services firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, delivering services to small to medium-sized businesses and global Fortune 500 companies. Marathon offers a wide range of Information Technology consulting and digital marketing services, utilizing proven IT and management methodologies to achieve world-class results. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Marathon’s growth, commitment to local development, growth by acquisition, and much more!

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Carl Cleanthes, Founder of Epic Made. Epic Made is a digital art and animation studio made up of expert strategists, artists, and storytellers who help brands tell powerful and engaging stories. With expertise in visual storytelling, fantasy pop-culture, and detailed world-building, Epic Made has collaborated with some of the biggest entertainment brands such as SYFY, Nickelodeon, and TNT. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Carl’s journey, making art, working with big time brands, and much more!

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Carrie Lauck, Owner and Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), at The Happy Hour Hostess. The Happy Hour Hostess is a Virginia Beach-based event planning company that serves across Virginia in places such as; Richmond, Charlottesville, the Eastern Shore, and Washington DC. The Happy Hour Hostess, a dynamic team of event planning experts, is dedicated to event excellence and providing the ultimate guest experience, specializing in wedding, corporate, and social event planning and design. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Carrie’s journey, hospitality passion, business scaling, and much more!

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Dustin Dunbar, Investment Associate at Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC). VIPC is a non-profit corporation formed to support the Commonwealth’s vision for the expansion of innovation, opportunity, and job creation here in Virginia. Through commercialization and seed funding VIPC helps entrepreneurs launch and grow high-growth technology companies and create high-paying jobs for the future. Watch this week’s episode to hear about VIPC’s mission, investors, other resources within Virginia, and much more!

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Hunter Walsh, Director of 757 Startup Studios. 757 Startup Studios is a vibrant and inclusive Downtown Norfolk community full of energy, inspiration, programming, and resources to support startup companies and founders. Watch this week’s episode to hear about getting started in the 757, helping companies grow, the entrepreneurial community, and much more!

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Hunter Walsh, Director of 757 Startup Studios. 757 Startup Studios is a vibrant and inclusive Downtown Norfolk community full of energy, inspiration, programming, and resources to support startup companies and founders. Watch this week’s episode to hear about getting started in the 757, helping companies grow, the entrepreneurial community, and much more!

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Markella Mitcheison, Founder of Hampton Roads Networking Group (HRNG), a networking group that helps people meet clients, have fun, and be known by more professionals in Hampton Roads. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Markella’s marketing and advertising techniques, launching HRNG, the desire to connect people, and much more!

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Beau Turner, Founder and CEO of 757 Makerspace, a community and shared space that empowers individuals to give form to their ideas through membership, education, access to tools, equipment and the space to prototype and work. Since 2013, the Makerspace has provided tools, equipment and space for designers, technologists, innovators, artists and creatives to collaborate and bring ideas to life. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Beau’s journey, enhancing the creativity in the 757, and much more!