Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs

This week, Kasie Valenti welcomes Julia Ruddock, an Army Veteran, West Point graduate, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Hayati Coaching. Julia discusses her career thus far, from financial services to higher education, and how her experiences drove her to pursue entrepreneurship. Hayati Coaching is a career coaching firm that helps clients navigate career transitions and live wholesome lives. Support the show

This week, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes Bridget B. Sullivan, an ACP Mentor, Award-Winning Event Producer, and Founder of Creative Canvas Productions. Creative Canvas Productions is a woman-owned event management, video production, and motion graphics company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bridget discusses her career thus far, the challenges she overcame, and some tips and tricks for creative-minded entrepreneurs looking to embark on their small business journeys. Support the show

In this week’s episode of Ventures & Victories, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes Christian Hanebeck, the Founder and CEO of Truckl and a professional with over 25 years of experience in consulting, startups, and private equity. From a teenager reselling fashion in Germany to founding a multinational logistics technology company, Christian takes us through his career thus far and provides valuable insight into the mindset of successful entrepreneurs. Support the show

This week, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes the Founder & CEO of WithMe, Jonathan Treble. WithMe aims to revolutionize apartment living through tech-powered amenities and has been ranked by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States for the past four years. Jonathan will dive into his journey as a business owner and how aspiring entrepreneurs can best support the Military community. Tune in today to hear Jonathan’s story and pick up some valuable insight in...

This week, we were joined by James Nellis, the Chief Executive Officer at The Nellis Group. As a third-generation realtor, James started his career at eighteen and scaled his family business to become one of the leading real estate brokerage firms in the Washington DC metro area. He’ll take you through his story, the challenges he overcame, and his best practices for success in the real estate world. Whether you’re interested in real estate brokerage or investing, do not miss this opportunity...

In this episode, we are excited to welcome Andy Nelson; an Army Veteran, Intellectual Property Lawyer, Founding and Managing Attorney of Salient Counsel, a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Southern California. After transitioning from the Military, Andy graduated from law school and began practicing intellectual property law in Southern California. After 15 years in the industry, Andy decided to take the leap and go into business for himself. Andy will dive into the science of...

In this episode, we are excited to welcome Shani Magosky; an ACP Mentor, Executive Leadership Consultant and Coach, and Founder of The Leadership Shift Project. Before owning her own business, Shani had a unique career that spanned everything from investment banking, marketing, and television production. Leveraging these skills, she founded The Leadership Shift Project, a culture transformation consulting company that helps organizations create vibrant and effective work environments. S...

In this episode, we are excited to welcome an ACP Protege, Marine Corps Veteran, Entrepreneur, and President of Custom Marketing Solutions, Rich Vaill. After transitioning out of the military, Rich spent 15 years as a retail banker before starting his journey as an entrepreneur. In 2023, Rich purchased Custom Marketing Solutions, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and vertically integrated print marketing agency that caters to a diverse range of businesses and nonprofit ...