Celebrating Your “Fig Jam” Moments with Danielle Sweeney
Release Date: 12/05/2025
A Simple Gratitude Practice That Actually Sticks (Even When Life Is Stressful)
Adventures In Business
Gratitude gets talked about a lot, but actually sticking with a gratitude practice is a different story. In this minisode, Amani and Mandi have a real, unfiltered conversation about what gratitude looks like in real life, especially when routines fall apart, stress is high, or life just feels loud. From journaling habits that come and go to renovation stress, health, relationships, and November’s “forced gratitude” energy, this episode explores how gratitude can be grounding without being rigid, and why starting where you are matters more than doing it perfectly. 🔗 Rate, review, and...
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The Power of Partnership in Tourism featuring the California DMO Alliance
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What happens when competitors decide to collaborate instead? On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with the founders of the California DMO Alliance — Veronica Rivera, Karen Strgacich, and Suzy Kay — to talk about how destination leaders across the state came together during the pandemic to build something truly game-changing. From humble beginnings as a small Zoom group to a statewide network representing every corner of California, the Alliance is redefining what partnership looks like in the meetings, tourism, and hospitality industries. Tune in as they...
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Celebrating Your “Fig Jam” Moments with Danielle Sweeney
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What if you stopped downplaying your wins — and started celebrating them instead? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with creative powerhouse Danielle Sweeney, founder of Keynote Direct, about why confidence and candor are key ingredients to success. From jewelry design to keynote stages, Danielle shares her winding career path, her favorite Aussie phrase (“Fig Jam”), and how she’s helping speakers land more gigs by connecting directly with clients. 🔗 Follow Danielle on and visit . 🔗 Click to check out this week's show notes!
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The Art of Reinvention: Chef Emily Brubaker on Leading with Heart
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Chef Emily Brubaker never planned on a life in the spotlight. From her early years in fine dining to her recent win on "Yes, Chef!" with Martha Stewart and José Andrés, Emily has learned that success comes from conviction, courage, and community. In this conversation, she shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and what it means to grow through change while building a life rooted in creativity, family, and heart. 🔗 Follow Emily on and check her out at 🔗 Click to check out this week's show notes!
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The Book That Keeps on Selling: Celebrating 4 Years of Sales Tales
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Four years after launching , Mandi joins Amani to reflect on the surprising longevity of her book’s success. From unexpected highlights to lessons learned, this conversation offers encouragement for anyone looking to launch a lasting creative project. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on ! 🔗 Click to check out this week's show notes!
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From Derby Doll to Rink Developer: Nili “The Ringer” Goldfarb’s Unexpected Business Pivot
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How do you transform a full-contact sport into a full-time business? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Nili “The Ringer” Goldfarb shares how a passion for roller derby sparked a journey through entrepreneurship, community-building, and reinvention. From her start as a Derby Doll to launching a two-acre outdoor rink in San Diego, Nili opens up about resilience, mindset shifts, and finding purpose in unexpected pivots. 🔗 Follow Nili on and check out ! 🔗 Click to check out this week's show notes!
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IMEX America 2025 Recap: Connection, Intention, and Breaking Records
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Amani and Mandi unpack their experience at IMEX America 2025. They cover what worked, what surprised them, and how intention and energy shaped everything from floor walks to follow-ups. From wellness booths to breakout sessions and everything in between, this minisode captures the momentum and meaning behind the industry’s biggest event. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on ! 🔗 Click to check out this week's show notes!
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Beyond the Booking: Karen Stephens on Human Connection, Hospitality, and the New Era of Travel
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In this episode of Adventures in Business, we sit down with hospitality trailblazer Karen Stephens, CMO of Revinate, to talk about what today’s travelers actually want. From the new frontier of AI in hospitality to building long-term customer relationships through data and storytelling, Karen shares fresh insight on how to market smarter while keeping the human element at the core. Whether you’re in events, travel, marketing, or leadership, this episode is packed with sharp takeaways and memorable moments. Tune in to hear how Karen went from front desk agent to CMO, and how her love...
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Minisode: How to End the Year Strong and Set Yourself Up for Success in 2026
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As the final quarter of the year kicks off, Amani and Mandi are taking stock of their goals, their energy, and their plans to end the year strong while setting up for a successful start to 2026. In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani share how they navigate one of the busiest times of the year. From taking advantage of year-end opportunities, to finding balance during the holidays and celebrating wins both big and small, you’ll get plenty of practical tips in this quick episode. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on ! 🔗 Click to check...
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How to Become a Magnetic Leader with Jess Goldberg
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What makes a leader truly magnetic? According to Jess Goldberg, Emmy Award-winning journalist turned leadership communication expert, it’s not something you’re born with. It’s something you can build. In her conversation on this episode of Adventures in Business with Amani and Mandi, Jess shares her insights on how anyone can develop the presence, influence, and authenticity that make people want to follow their lead. 🔗 Follow Jess Goldberg on her 🔗 Click to check out this week's show notes!
info_outlineWhat if you stopped downplaying your wins — and started celebrating them instead? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with creative powerhouse Danielle Sweeney, founder of Keynote Direct, about why confidence and candor are key ingredients to success. From jewelry design to keynote stages, Danielle shares her winding career path, her favorite Aussie phrase (“Fig Jam”), and how she’s helping speakers land more gigs by connecting directly with clients.
🔗 Follow Danielle on LinkedIn and visit Keynote Direct.
🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!