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Today, more than ever, our purchasing dollars have the power to change the world for the betterment of mankind. Whether you realize it or not, every purchase you make…or don’t make, sends a message to the company that you agree or disagree with their mission. Every day, more purpose driven companies are popping up in all niches because, we the people, have proven with our purchasing powers, that we want to support companies that are aligned with our beliefs. Companies like Tom’s or Ben and Jerry’s have been purpose driven for years and today, it’s not hard to find a company or a product to support that aligns with your your ideals. For me personally, this is a win-win situation. …

At some point, all of us will face or have faced moving loved ones from the family home. Making the difficult choice of what to take with you, what to give to family and what to donate will fall on you and your adult children regardless of their age. As you can image, this can be a very stressful time for all parties involved. Emotions run high as you have to decide whether you want to keep or get rid of the bedroom set you’ve had since you were 10! Moving and Stress Relax, breathe and know that Roni is here to take you through the process. Her practical approach to downsizing will put you at ease, knowing that your loved …

New Non-Profit wants to fill millions of jobs that already exist in manufacturing. Vicki Barnes is many things but her new Non-Profit, The Margherita Henning Institue, or MHI, goes right to the core of who she is, a compassionate and big hearted person. It speaks to her desire to help those in need, especially veterans and displaced workers. Vicki’s aha moment came when she was speaking with a friend, a software manufacturing developer, who brought to her attention the number of jobs left unfilled or shipped overseas because the US did not have a program to train our own citizens. That’s when the lightbulb went off and she created her non-profit. MHI will give scholarships to veterans and displaced workers who …

Brands and Bloggers Unite! Our guest today, Katrina Pardon, CEO of Padron Marketing knows a thing or two about why it’s important for brands to build relationships. Through her passion project on SmashFund, Katrina saw a need and she plans to fill it!  Katrina says, “Today’s ever-evolving digital marketplace is much like speed dating. When you’re one amongst tens, hundreds or even thousands of prospective candidates hoping to woo the person of your dreams in an amount of time that seems like nanoseconds, how do you rise above the rest and land enough dates that might lead to something a bit more…permanent?” SmashFund Your Start-Up YES TO BETTER is a premiere matchmaking site for influential brands and bloggers. As Katrina …

This is why I Love SmashFund! What perfect timing! Today, SmashFund opens up it’s EXPLORE tab on the same day Carol and I decide to start promoting the projects on SmashFund. While this may seem like a little thing, for me, it’s actually a big thing. Why? Because I have always had the desire to help people. How I was going to do this wasn’t always quite clear, but through the platform of SmashFund & Coffee with Carol & Angela, I get to talk to people every day about their passion and how they, in turn, want to help people. Our little, intimate call, can become the resource that so many people are looking for, providing a vehicle for them to share their …

Rob talks candidly with us about his passion, gag orders and why he’s ready to be WingSuit Man! It’s not every day that you get to have a conversation with a true visionary and what makes them tick, but today is our lucky day. Rob Towels joins us for SmashFund and Coffee and opens up about what it’s like to be an introvert who loves people and how that has lead to his success in business. Get caffeinated and settle in for an interesting conversation with Rob. We hope you get to know this unicorn of a guy, just a little bit better! Click the link to access the interview. https://youtu.be/0umYYt_SB9I After we completed the interview I asked Rob about …

  Join Us for a Cup of Coffee and See if it’s Right for You Too! We all yearn to be able to do more and have more. Who wouldn’t love a fabulous career doing what we love, earn more income, have more free time and the freedom to help others wherever and whenever we can. That, is the definition of Independence. But sometimes life can take a different road than the one we thought we were on. Unexpected bills pop up or we lose our job, the kids move back home after college and we feel like we are constant treading water or running in place. We need to slow down but if we stop, we might never catch …

This weeks’ guest, Leslie Fox talks about a bigger vision for you! Crowdfunding is Better with Friends It’s soooo hot! But not so hot that I couldn’t join a couple of my good friends for a cup of coffee and talk SmashFund. Joining Carol and me this week is our good friend and partner in mastermind, who got us involved with SmashFund, Leslie Fox. When I first heard her talk about SmashFund and how she saw this one slight change in the public consciousness shift just a little bit, it changed the entire vision for my future. When Leslie talks about SmashFund, I get goosebumps! SmashFund Dares you to Dream Bigger Please listen in as Leslie describes her vision and …