Author: Anthony Codispoti

How can innovative childcare practices adapt to meet the evolving needs of families and children in today’s fast-paced world? In this enlightening episode, Ashley Du, founder and CEO of Meaningful Beginnings Daycare, shares her journey from a home-based daycare to operating multiple centers in San Francisco.

How can a Wall Street background and an entrepreneurial spirit transform the fast-casual barbecue landscape? In this engaging episode, Micha Magid, co-founder and co-CEO of Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue, shares his journey from the fast-paced world of finance to leading a successful restaurant chain.

How can hands-on, experiential learning ignite children’s innate curiosity about math and the world around them? In this insightful episode, Mary Ryan, the recently retired director of early childhood education for Alvord Unified School District, shares her trailblazing approach to bringing joyful, activity-based math instruction into classrooms.

How can an educator reimagine learning by nurturing children’s innate curiosity and emotional growth? In this episode, Ryanne Plaisance, co-founder and head of the Argo Novus School, shares her pioneering journey to transform education from an industrial-era model to an experiential, whole-child approach.

How can a lawyer and preschool teacher couple persevere to build a thriving childcare business against all odds? In this candid episode, Howard Wu, co-founder of Aspen Leaf Preschool, opens up about the immense challenges he and his wife Bridget faced in launching their network of preschools in San Diego.

How can an idealistic educator revolutionize teacher training and instill a holistic approach to childhood development? In this episode, Tamar Andrews, a trailblazer in early childhood education, shares her bold mission to transform how teachers are prepared and how children are nurtured from the earliest ages.

How can a family’s century-old deli legacy be preserved while adapting to modern tastes and industry shifts? In this episode, Brian Shapiro, CEO of Shapiro’s Delicatessen, shares insights into sustaining his 120-year-old family business in Indianapolis.

How can a culinary entrepreneur turn a simple baking concept into multiple thriving fast-casual restaurant franchises? In this episode, Jeff Martin, founder of Small Cakes and Effin’ Egg, shares his inspiring journey from chef to creator of two thriving restaurant concepts.

How can an entrepreneur transform a passion for Mediterranean cuisine into a thriving fast-casual restaurant chain with over 30 locations across the Southeastern United States? In this episode, Nour Rabai, founder of Pita Mediterranean Street Food, shares his inspiring journey from dishwasher to successful restaurateur.

How can a passionate educator transform early childhood education and create a network of high-quality preschools that serve diverse communities? In this episode, Hanadi Rousan, Program Director of VDA Inc., shares her inspiring journey from teacher assistant to leader of a six-location preschool program in California’s Central Valley.