C-Suite Success with Tricia Benn

Ever wondered about the compelling story behind a label? Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan, the founders of Barefoot Wine, tell the story that led to the label’s unparalleled success. From humble beginnings, they navigated the challenges of starting with no capital, industry expertise, or the luxury of paid advertising, and defied the odds emerging as trailblazers in the wine industry. This interview delves into the transformation of Barefoot Wine as one of the most widely recognized brands worldwide, the highs and lows of their four-year success journey, valuable lessons learned, the complexities of building a brand from the ground up, and the most expensive lessons any business can learn.  

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Bob Pizzini is the Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of iFLY Va Beach Indoor Skydiving. In 2018 iFLY Va Beach was awarded the Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year. In 2019, Bob launched Elevate Your Leadership, an executive level leadership experience that refreshes and energizes leaders for the rest of their professional lives.  

Bob retired from the U.S. Navy in 2010 after 26 years of service in Navy Special Operations as a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, and EOD Officer. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star.

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From former Ms. West Virginia at the Miss America competition to QVC host, Kim Parrish transformed herself into a prominent figure in the fashion industry. Her path from contestant to TV host is a true testament to her determination, passion, and grit. Still unsure about making it in the industry, it was one pivotal compliment that changed her trajectory. This interview delves into that journey, mentoring young people, the importance of inclusion and how those are a driving force behind success.  

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There’s so much more to success than a dollar figure. This interview delves into the true essence of success with Michael Beas, CEO of Atlas Elite Publishing, and an entrepreneur in his own right as he unveils the pivotal role of familial influence, where respect and admiration within his mother’s peer community ignited his own quest for success. Throughout this insightful interview, Michael elaborates on his personal recipe for achieving greatness, emphasizes the significance of surrounding yourself with the right people and redefines the concept of publishing a book as not the culmination of a journey, but the beginning.  

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Is success about winning? Not for Shellye Archambeau, one of the trailblazing African American CEOs in Silicon Valley. For her, success transcends the traditional notion of victory; it revolves around inclusion and shared growth. This insightful interview highlights Shellye’s remarkable journey, including a pivotal early-career mistake that taught her a valuable lesson she still applies today. Tune in to find out what she thinks about taking risks, the power of AI and how to remain unapologetically ambitious.  

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As human beings, it’s natural to clutch to what makes us feel comfortable. As leaders, we must be brave enough to not want to protect that comfort zone. Garry Ridge, the Chairman Emeritus at the WD-40 Company, shares invaluable insights on leadership that challenge the status quo. His remarkable journey as CEO not only saw the company’s financial success, but also fostered an exceptional corporate culture. Throughout the interview he reveals the secrets to this great achievement, why organizations should tout it as a competitive advantage, and why leaders should avoid becoming a “soul-sucking CEO.

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As a world-famous rock star, Mark Schulman has shared the stage with notables such as P!nk, Foreigner, Billy Idol, Beyonce, Simple Minds, and more. The success he found on the world stage has translated to his thought leadership business. An acclaimed keynote speaker and best-selling author of “Conquering Life’s Stage Fright: Three Steps to Top Performance,” Mark reveals his most important lesson to achieve success, how to transform your performance, the power of reinvention, and how to be of service. 

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Remember that famous Napoleon Dynamite line, “Kip, where’s my chap stick?” Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of Hollywood with Sean Covel, the film’s producer. In this interview, he tells the story of the moment he realized he’d made it in Tinseltown, his unique take on success and the transformative journey he underwent to reevaluate his value system. But that’s not all – his filmmaking triumphs enabled him to give back to his small-town South Dakota community. From crafting a heartwarming children’s book, “Porter the Hoarder,” to creating the ’12 days of pizza’ program to help kids in need during school breaks, Sean’s story is a whirlwind of inspiration. Tune in to discover why he’s the man who “produced something weird that broke science.”  

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When it comes to success, Mark Victor Hansen has seen and achieved plenty. As the co-author of the hit series “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” Mark has written hundreds of books (and sold over 500 million copies), has spoken all over the world and considers himself a scholar – learning key lessons from such notables as Albert Einstein and Andrew Carnegie. This interview focuses on that immense success after having been rejected 144 times, the three key principles of perseverance, excellence and believing in oneself, and how to use success as a platform to elevate you to a higher level.  

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D-E-I aren’t just letters. They should be ingrained in every organization’s DNA to make them stronger, more profitable and remain ahead of the competition. In today’s business landscape, we must take advantage of every possible opportunity given to create a bigger impact. Verónica Calderón is the Chief Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity Officer at DeVry University and this interview highlights how she has built a career in creating meaningful impact for others and building strong relationships to elevate leadership.   

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