In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Andy Ide, founder of HorseRecords.info, to explore how a simple request from his wife sparked a tech innovation in the equine industry. A software engineer with no background in horses, Andy shares how he built a scalable SaaS tool that helps horse owners manage records, reduce stress, and ensure ethical care. The conversation dives into sustainable business building, B2B partnerships, the limitations of the MVP model, and how to balance tech with emotion in a legacy-driven niche.

About the Guest: Andy Ide is a software engineer and founder of HorseRecords.info, a SaaS platform transforming how horse records are maintained globally. With customers across Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S., Andy’s mission is to reduce mental clutter for horse owners through reliable, customizable digital tools. He’s also passionate about sustainable entrepreneurship and ethical business practices.

Key Takeaways:

• MVPs aren’t one-size-fits-all—especially for practical industries like equine care.

• B2B partnerships (like with racing authorities and feed companies) can create long-term growth and stability.

• Emotional insight matters—HorseRecords reduces anxiety by making horse care records clear and accessible.

• Regular, recurring revenue (subscriptions) is essential for surviving uncertain cash flow periods.

• Success is a staircase, not an elevator—steady, sustained effort beats sporadic big wins.

Connect with Andy Ide: Try HorseRecords at https://www.horserecords.info. Free trial available. Sponsorship opportunities also open for horse events.

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In this compelling episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Kayshree Govender, founder of Dreamers and Founders, to explore how entrepreneurship is transforming the emotional and creative development of children worldwide. What began at a kitchen table with heartbreak and a cereal box has now evolved into a global movement teaching kids as young as four how to start businesses. Kayshree shares her deeply personal journey of resilience and reinvention and explains why building a business is less about money and more about self-worth, problem-solving, and courage. This episode offers insights for parents, educators, and leaders looking to future-proof the next generation.

About the Guest: Kayshree Govender is a South African entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Dreamers and Founders, an initiative that equips children with entrepreneurial skills to thrive in today’s world. Formerly a financial advisor, she now devotes her life to helping kids build confidence, businesses, and purpose from an early age.

Key Takeaways:

• Entrepreneurship can help children build resilience, self-confidence, and creative thinking.

• Teaching kids to “fail forward” equips them to handle life’s inevitable setbacks.

• Every child is a natural entrepreneur—it’s about giving them the tools to unlock that.

• Parents don’t need business backgrounds to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking; they just need to model confidence and curiosity.

• Even a 4-year-old can turn a simple idea into a viral product with the right support.

Connect with Kayshree Govender: Visit: www.dreamersandfounders.com Follow: Dreamers and Founders on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Sign up for the Free Masterclass (June 26, 11 AM EST): via website or Facebook link

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In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana speaks with Simon Lüthi—also known as The Rocket Shaman—about how modern leaders can break free from burnout and reclaim their innate healing power. A former high-performing executive who faced chronic illness and cancer, Simon shares how those crises became catalysts for transformation. From boardrooms to breathwork, he now guides others in moving from survival mode to embodied leadership. If you’re feeling the weight of success and the fatigue of performance, this conversation offers a roadmap back to wholeness.

About the Guest: Simon Lüthi is a transformational leader, former corporate executive, and author of Becoming the Rocket Shaman. He integrates neuroscience, indigenous wisdom, and executive insight to help leaders move beyond exhaustion and into sustainable, soul-aligned performance. Simon empowers people to listen to their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and live in coherence and congruence with their values.

Key Takeaways:

• High-functioning burnout often masquerades as success.

• Illness can be a wake-up call—not just a breakdown.

• Coherence (emotional stability) and congruence (values alignment) are key to modern leadership.

• Start with somatic resets, energy audits, and sacred boundaries.

• Healing is not optional—it’s foundational to long-term impact and well-being.

Connect with Simon Lüthi: Website: https://www.therocketshaman.com Free Gift & Energy Audit Tool: therocketshaman.com/subscribe Instagram & Socials: @therocketshaman

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In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives deep with JL Heather, founder of Centered, to explore innovation beyond buzzwords. JL breaks down the “Innovator’s Mindset” using a neurological model of the Dreamer, Executive, and Guardian—three internal voices we must balance to unlock creativity and strategic action. The conversation challenges traditional authority-led leadership, making a compelling case for influence-driven, servant leadership instead. JL shares why most innovations fail, how to avoid solution-bias, and how organizations like HP achieved in five days what typically takes months. Leaders, if you're stuck in the perfection loop, this episode will shift your thinking.

About the Guest: JL Heather is an innovation coach and founder of Centered, a consultancy that helps organizations embed innovation in their DNA. With a focus on design thinking, agile frameworks, and leadership transformation, JL equips teams to navigate uncertainty, improve culture, and move fast without breaking purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• Innovation fails when organizations apply old models to new problems.

• An innovator’s mindset means managing your internal Dreamer (creativity), Executive (logic), and Guardian (fear).

• Authority stifles innovation; influence empowers teams.

• Start with real human problems, not assumed solutions.

• Momentum beats perfection—cardboard prototypes > polished decks.

Connect with JL Heather: Website: www.centered.work LinkedIn: JL Heather

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In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives into a high-impact conversation with business coach and executive advisor Michael Viane. Together, they unpack the powerful concept of the Marathon Mindset—a framework rooted in purpose, pace, and perseverance. Michael shares how breaking overwhelming goals into small, focused steps—what he calls “moving your horizon”—can help us navigate life’s toughest moments without quitting. He also introduces DMAs (Difference-Making Actions), a strategy that replaces busywork with intentional, high-value efforts for lasting personal and professional transformation.

About the Guest: Michael Viane is a seasoned business coach, executive mentor, and strategic advisor. With a background in leadership development and a deep focus on mindset, Michael helps individuals and teams align clarity with action. His frameworks like the Marathon Mindset and DMAs empower people to slow down, refocus, and move forward with certainty.

Key Takeaways:

• The Marathon Mindset is about pacing yourself, especially when things feel overwhelming.

• “Moving your horizon” helps reduce uncertainty by focusing only on what’s directly ahead.

• DMAs (Difference-Making Actions) are intentional daily steps toward meaningful goals.

• Leaders must pace with their teams—overreaching creates disconnection and burnout.

• Success isn’t in speed but in rhythm, clarity, and forward motion.

Connect with Michael Viane:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-viane-105700195/

• Phone (U.S.): +1 (818) 318-3563

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In this episode of BizBlend, transformational coach and TEDx speaker Christian de la Huerta joins host Sana to explore the deeper dimensions of love, leadership, and self-awareness. Drawing from his decades of experience and personal evolution, Christian breaks down the top relationship challenges, explains how ego and old wounds impact business dynamics, and offers practical insights on building conscious power in both personal and professional life. From surviving depression and self-doubt to becoming a global thought leader, Christian’s journey is a blueprint for anyone ready to move from fear to purpose-driven impact.

About the Guest:

Christian de la Huerta is an internationally renowned speaker, coach, and award-winning author of Awakening the Soul of Power and Conscious Love. With over 30 years in the field of personal transformation, he helps individuals and organizations embrace authenticity, reframe power, and lead from the soul. His work blends spirituality, psychology, and conscious leadership to help people reclaim their voice and embody meaningful change.

Key Takeaways:

• Love is not just emotion—it’s conscious action and personal responsibility.

• Personal triggers and past wounds shape workplace dynamics more than we realize.

• Ego-driven leadership creates hierarchy; conscious leadership nurtures growth.

• Self-worth issues often stem from early conditioning—not truth.

• The path to empowered living begins with small steps outside your comfort zone.

Connect with Christian de la Huerta:

• Website: www.soulfulpower.com

• Book: Conscious Love available on Amazon and bookstores worldwide

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In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives deep with executive career strategist Michelle Merritt to uncover what it truly takes to design a strategic career, negotiate high-stakes compensation, and secure a boardroom seat. With decades of experience coaching C-suite leaders and sitting on over 30 boards herself, Michelle breaks down the mental roadblocks around asking for your worth, reveals the strategy behind board readiness, and shares real-world negotiation stories that redefine executive presence. Whether you're pivoting careers or reaching for a board seat, this conversation is packed with insights for leading your own career with precision.

About the Guest: Michelle Merritt is the Managing Partner at DSC Executive Career Management, a trusted advisor to senior leaders and board candidates. With 20+ years of experience, she specializes in executive career pivots, compensation strategy, and board positioning. Known for her strategic clarity and grounded advice, Michelle helps leaders not just get the role—but own the room.

Key Takeaways:

• Executives often plateau because they rely on past performance, not future-focused strategy.

• Compensation negotiation begins at the first conversation, not the final offer.

• Know your "automatic yes" and "automatic no" before any negotiation.

• Being “board ready” requires governance-focused experience, not just operational excellence.

• Telling your network you want a board role is essential—visibility drives opportunity.

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• LinkedIn: Michelle Merritt

• Email: https://www.dscareermanagement.com

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In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with leadership coach, CEO, and author Brad Henderson to unravel the myth of overnight success. Drawing from his book The Consistency Effect, Brad shares why the true path to achievement isn’t through flashy grand slams but through steady, reliable singles and doubles. They explore how consistency has a “marketing problem,” why leaders struggle to maintain it, and how to reframe success for today’s fast-paced, unstable world. If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or aspiring changemaker tired of the burnout cycle, this episode offers the mindset and systems you need for the long game.

About the Guest: Brad Henderson is a seasoned CEO, leadership coach, and the author of the upcoming book The Consistency Effect. With over 45 years of experience across real estate, technology, telecom, and manufacturing, Brad has led organizations through turnarounds, expansions, and strategic exits. His approach centers on helping leaders build lasting impact through steady, actionable systems—not hype. Brad’s insights challenge hustle culture and promote a new narrative of resilience, clarity, and intentional growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Consistency is underrated because it seems simple—but it's hard to execute and often misunderstood.

• Small, consistent actions are more sustainable (and effective) than high-risk “grand slams.”

• Leaders should build their identity beyond job titles—through networks, mentors, and consistent self-investment.

• The myth of overnight success often hides years of steady progress and learning.

• Brad’s own transition from real estate to tech was made possible through disciplined relationship-building and repeatable actions.

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