Changing the way people relate across the planet might seem like an unreasonable goal to set. But for extraordinary entrepreneurs like Ron Sukenick and Joe Newman, it’s a way of thinking and a commitment they’re not letting go of.

In this segment I spoke with Charles A. Buck, co-author of the book, Escape the Mid-Career Doldrums (Wiley,2007)

William Patterson of the Baron’s Son and I discuss how to overcome Financial Psychological barriers.

Did you know that every 60 seconds, 5 women launch new business ventures across the US? That’s 7000 per day!

If you’re thinking of starting up your own small business, our guest on this segment of the Smallbiz Brain has a lot to share. Karin Abarbanel is the co-author of the new book entited, Bithing The Elephant—The woman’s “go-for-it guide to overcoming the big challenges of launching a business.

I interview Shannon Wilburn and Daven Tackett on their development of a successful consignment shopping system which is now a franchise system that can be started by any community-minded individual. Shannon and Devon have put together a system for the non-business savvy individual to make money and serve local families.

I spoke with Mike Newhouse, CEO of Mike Newhouse Enterprises, and an expert in social media marketing.

Jackie Jones and Rick Calvert discuss new media and how to use blogs to start a media communications business.

Cheryl Honey is the Founder of Community Weaving as well as Founder and President of the Family Support Network.

Vanessa Vassar was born in Fort Worth, TX. She grew up in California where she studied music and dance, and went on to receive university degrees in Media Studies and English. She then moved to New York and worked for MTV as a Creative Writer and Editorial Coordinator and eventually directed the image campaign REALITY RUINS EVERYTHING before moving to Berlin, Germany where she directed and produced more than 30 music videos primarily for Polygram and Warner Records.

Marina Bhargava is the director of business development at the MEED Center.