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Kira Shishkin is the CEO of informed.now, the #1 news-by-SMS service in America. He is a 4-time serial entrepreneur & investor in the technology industry.

Kira is a Ukrainian-Israeli immigrant to the US with global experience spanning investment banking, corporate strategy, venture capital, and private equity.

Kira's education includes the University of Chicago, Chicago Booth School of Business, and Stanford. He was in Forbes 30 Under 30.Get ⁠informed.now⁠

Marcia Earhart is the founder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization that provides boots-on-the-ground support in the mental health crisis. They offer hope and healing to those living with trauma, grief, loss, addiction, sexual abuse, ritual abuse, anxiety, depression, and other issues. Through various modalities, people learn to breathe again, move again, and live again.God gave birth to this mission from a story of unimaginable loss, unshakable faith, and undeniable resilience. After enduring the deaths of two sons—one to sudden tragedy and another to murder—and losing the life she knew, Marcia allowed the Trinity to transform her pain into a lifeline for others. Her determined faith, unshakable hope, and belief in the healing power of the Lord gave her the ability to fight for her family through prayer and practical decision-making. This journey is captured in her raw, powerful testament, Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief: A Place for the Heart, which details surviving the darkest valleys and finding hope along the way to the other side.Life, Grief, Trauma, Brain, Mental Health Coach, Mediator, HeartSync Minister.

Author of the new book Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief- a companion to losses.

Get in touch:www.thesterlingrosesanctuary.ushttps://www.instagram.com/thesterlingrosesanctuary/ https://www.facebook.com/TSRS21 https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcia-earhart-the-sterling-rose-sanctuary-943a8410b/

Today’s guest is Jonathan Shroyer—co-founder of Quimbi.ai, an agentic CX platform turning support into action with Super Agent Engage, Insights, and Live Ops; and the Chief CX Innovation Officer at Arise (after selling his prior company, Officium Labs, to Arise in 2021).

A two-time founder and long-time gaming/e-commerce CX leader, Jonathan is recognized by WSJ’s CIO Journal among its Top CX Professionals and has been profiled by Forbes Councils and Exeleon Magazine for his industry leadership. He champions a “win or learn” ethos, builds outcome-aware systems that know the customer, decide the next best action, and execute anywhere, and helps brands compress time-to-value with easy, guardrailed implementations. Today we’ll dig into how his team is shipping short sales cycles, measurable FCR/CSAT lift, and real revenue impact across gaming and e-commerce.🏆 Esteemed Industry Accolades 🏆 • UK Parliament – Mahatma Gandhi Medal of Honour • Wall Street Journal – Lifetime Achievement Award • Forbes.com – Esteemed Contributor and Author • Forbes & Fortune USA – Top CX Professionals of 2022 • Forbes India – Top 10 Visionary Business Leaders of 2022 • Fortune India – Super 40 Companies & 40 Unstoppable Brightest Minds • Exeleon – 2022 Trailblazing CEOs • CIO Today – 2022 Futuristic Business Visionaries • TIM – Top 10 Unstoppable Business Innovators of 2022 • Outlook India – 2021 Inspirational Business Pioneers • Industry Era – Top 10 Transformative CEOs to Watch for 2021 • The Silicon Review – Top 50 Game-Changing Companies of 2021 • CIO Bulletin – 50 Best Companies on the Cutting Edge 🥇 Prestigious Industry Awards 🥇 • CCW – Outstanding Customer Experience in Remote Contact Center Strategy • World Series, Global Customer Centricity – Best-in-Class Customer Experience Strategy • North American Customer Centricity – Best CX Strategy Winner & Top 3 in Customer Centric Culture, Business Change or Transformation, Employee Experience • IXCA 21 – Finalist for CX Visionary of the Year, Best CX Transformation, Best CX Strategy • Peer Awards – Innovating Customer Engagement with Technology, Masterful Customer Engagement Strategy • Frost and Sullivan – Exceptional CX Strategy & Coveted Mary Poppins Award • International Resilience Awards – Unparalleled Culture of ExcellenceGet in touch:

Quimbi.aihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chiefcxofficer/

Kijuan Amey, the visionary behind Amey Motivation, hails from Durham, NC, where his journey of resilience and success began. After graduating from Southern High School, he dedicated a decade of his life to the US Air Force, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant as an In-flight Refueling Specialist. Medically retired, he transitioned into academia, earning a degree and founding Amey Motivation LLC. Formerly served as the vice president for the Carolina regional group of the Blinded Veterans Association, Kijuan is also a mentor and ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warriors program. Beyond his remarkable military career, Kijuan is a man of many talents, boasting over 25 years of drumming expertise, on-stage acting, and now, an upcoming bestseller, “Don’t Focus on Why Me.” However, life took an unexpected turn on May 5th, 2017, when a motorcycle accident claimed his eyesight. Yet, as Kijuan profoundly states, “I may have lost my sight, but I did not lose my vision.” Now armed with an inspiring story of overcoming adversity, Kijuan has become a motivational force, empowering others to reach their highest potential. Whether addressing a crowd of 1,500 or engaging in one-on-one sessions, Kijuan is well-equipped for any speaking engagement. He’s not just a speaker; he’s a catalyst for transformation, ready for the task ahead!

Contact him at (919) 641-8150 or kijuan@ameymotivation.comSocial Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kijuan-amey-783889121?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

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Jodi Scott is the CEO and co-founder of Green Goo, a plant-based wellness brand she built alongside her mom and sister from their family kitchen into a national company sold in over 120,000 retail locations. With a background in pre-med, a master’s degree in health psychology, and a track record as a serial entrepreneur, Jodi blends science, heart, and grit to create products and brands that work better, do better, and inspire healthier living.

After selling the business and later buying it back through extraordinary personal and professional challenges, she’s become a passionate advocate for conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and the not-so-perfect side of entrepreneurship. Today, she mentors founders, speaks on resilience and purpose-driven business, and continues to grow her portfolio of wellness brands under the Spry Life umbrella.

https://www.greengoo.com/

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Nada Lena Nasserdeen, CEO of Rise Up For You and Best Selling Author on Emotional Intelligence is a globally recognized thought leader, visionary, and advocate for personal and professional empowerment.

As the Founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, she has inspired over 100,000 individuals and partnered with Fortune 5 companies, tech organizations, and educational institutions, using her proprietary Rise Power Up Method. A two-time TEDx speaker and best-selling author, Nada has shared the stage with icons like Tony Robbins and Les Brown, and her work has been featured on Global News, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, CBS, Apple TV and more.Through Rise Up For You, Nada has worked with Fortune 5 companies, leading tech and pharmaceutical giants, growing enterprises, and educational institutions, impacting professionals in over 50 countries. At the heart of this impact is the Rise Power Up Method™—a proprietary, four-step framework for personal and professional transformation that has earned her organization a 95% client renewal rate.In 2023, her contributions were recognized in a monumental way—with her leadership and impact showcased on a Times Square billboard in New York City. Beyond the spotlight, Nada’s heart remains rooted in service. Her philanthropic work with underprivileged youth, including teaching soft skills to incarcerated teens, earned her the OC Sheriff’s Award.
Above all, Nada is a proud wife and stepmother to three beautiful children under the age of ten, finding joy and purpose in both her personal and professional life.https://www.riseupforyou.com/

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Fractional COO | Business Strategist | Advocate for HighPerforming Women In Business
Melissa Franks is a seasoned business strategist, FractionalCOO, podcast host and speaker, and transformation leader with a track record of scaling businesses and driving operational excellence with a people-first approach that mobilizes teams for unprecedented results.

A former Fortune 500 executive and OnCon Icon “Top 100 COO” Winner (2022-2024), she has led billion-dollar IT transformations, M&A initiatives, and revenue growth strategies, blending corporate expertise with small business agility. As the founder of On Call COO, she empowers female entrepreneurs by optimizing operations and increasingprofitability with her knack for helping business owners break through growth plateaus, implement scalable strategies, and build profitable, sustainable companies.

Passionate about women in leadership and business innovation, Melissa is also an advocate for high-performing women, helping them design lives they love while achieving balance and success. She is a strong voice for domestic violence awareness and family court reform. When not strategizing, she enjoys running, traveling, and cheering on her three sons at their sporting events.

Website: https;//www.melissafranks.comInstagram: @melissa_franksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissafranks/

Founder Lindsey Sozio believed there should be a different approach to coffee. With life moving at such a fast pace, she was looking to create a shift away from the hectic quick-serve culture of coffee to slowing down and making coffee an integral part of a wellness-inspired daily routine.

By focusing the highest quality standards and coffees roasted for balance, a luxurious line of wellness-oriented coffees was developed with her own daily routine in mind. Searching for a sense of calm and subtle increase in energy and focus, while staying true to the time-honored tradition of specialty craft coffee, she discovered an indulgent taste and wellness experience with sustainably grown coffees roasted to a softer profile. Lavender Coffee Boutique is dedicated to intentionality and to finding calm moments at any time of day.

"It is important for me to approach every day with intention, and that begins with the calming ritual of coffee. Each morning, as coffee awakens my senses, I am able to connect with my mind and body, to better focus and prepare for the day ahead."

https://lavendercb.com/