Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled

Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled (S1 E15)Dr. Rochel Marie Lawson – Building a Telecom Empire Against All Odds
 
🎙️In this inspiring episode, host A.D. Edwards sits down with Dr. Rochel Marie Lawson—entrepreneur, bestselling author, wellness visionary, and the first woman to ever co-found a telecom installation company.
From her early career as a registered nurse to breaking barriers in Silicon Valley, Dr. Lawson’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and rising in the face of adversity. Her story proves that innovation isn’t just about ideas—it’s about courage, wellness, and the willingness to believe in a bigger version of yourself.
🎧 Join us as we discuss:
• How Dr. Lawson shattered ceilings to build a telecom empire in a male-dominated industry
• Why reinvention is one of the most powerful tools an entrepreneur can embrace
• The connection between wellness, mindset, and sustainable innovation
• How to navigate fear, adversity, and imposter syndrome on the road to success
• Her signature philosophy of Wellness, Wisdom & Wealth, and how entrepreneurs can apply it today
📌 If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur navigating obstacles, rebuilding confidence, or searching for the courage to start again, this episode is for you.
 

Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled (S1 E14)Nick Edwards – Leadership That Scales People & Profits
 
🎙️ In this episode, host A.D. Edwards sits down with Nick Edwards — executive leadership coach, founder of "My Leadership Coach" and co-founder of 410 Consulting Group, founder of IMPACT320, and author of Big Dreams, Small Steps.
Nick shares how his journey through ministry, law enforcement, entrepreneurship, and executive coaching shaped his approach to leadership, clarity, and building organizations that scale with intention.
🎧 Join us as we discuss:
• How leadership clarity drives organizational growth
• Turning vision into consistent execution
• Scaling people, culture, and profits together
• The most common leadership mistakes business owners make
• Building a legacy that outlives the leader
 
📌 If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, executive, or business leader who wants to grow stronger teams and build scalable organizations, this episode is for you.

Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled (S1 E13)Michael Dodsworth –  Fanfare: Fixing the Chaos Behind Product Drops! ✨
 
🎙️ In this high-energy episode, host A.D. Edwards sits down with Michael Dodsworth—Founder & CEO of Fanfare, the platform on a mission to end the chaos behind product drops and turn them into smooth, fan-first experiences.
From his early engineering days at Salesforce to building Rival (later acquired by Ticketmaster), Michael has seen launches go wrong in real-time—and now he’s solving the problem from the ground up.
🎧 Join us as we discuss:
Why traditional drop culture breaks under pressure
How Fanfare blocks bots and ensures fairness in high-demand launches
The untapped power of “no-sale” data
What it means to build emotional loyalty in digital commerce
How brands can turn hype into lasting trust
📌 If you’re a founder, brand builder, or entrepreneur navigating high-stakes digital moments—this episode is for you.

Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled (S1 E12)Dan Ward – Detroit Labs vs. Silicon Valley: The Innovation Showdown ✨
 
🎙️ In this high-energy episode, host A.D. Edwards sits down with Dan Ward, co-founder and president of Detroit Labs—one of the most successful tech startups to emerge from Detroit’s innovation scene.
Before launching Detroit Labs, Dan worked directly under Dan Gilbert, the billionaire founder of Quicken Loans and owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Gilbert’s early investment, Dan and his partners built a company that’s redefining what it means to innovate outside Silicon Valley.
🎧 Join us as we discuss:
Lessons Dan Ward learned working under Dan Gilbert before launching Detroit Labs
How Detroit Labs became a national leader in app development and digital innovation
Why company culture is the ultimate competitive advantage in tech
The rise of Detroit as a legitimate tech hub
What entrepreneurs can learn from Detroit’s resilience and rebirth
📌 If you’re an entrepreneur, innovator, or creator looking to prove that great ideas can thrive anywhere, this episode is for you.

Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled (S1 E11)Jim Penman – From One Lawnmower to Australia’s Franchise KING! ✨
Episode Title (for listings):(S1 E11) Jim Penman: From One Lawnmower to Australia’s Franchise KING! ✨
 
🎙️ In this high-energy episode, host A.D. Edwards sits down with Jim Penman—founder of Jim’s Group, the largest and most iconic franchise brand in the Southern Hemisphere. What started with one lawnmower and a passion for great service became a franchise empire with over 5,500 franchisees worldwide.
Jim shares how his obsession with ethics, transparency, and customer care turned a solo operation into an industry-defining powerhouse—and how his work in behavioral science and Biohistory might just redefine how we understand success.
🎧 Join us as we discuss:
How Jim scaled a lawn care side hustle into a national empire
The franchise formula that keeps Jim’s Group thriving
His radical commitment to customer service and integrity
The surprising role of science in his entrepreneurial worldview
Advice for founders who want to grow without selling out
📌 If you’re a founder, franchise builder, solopreneur, or business visionary, this episode is for you.

Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled (S1 E10)Michael Dargie – How to Make Your Brand Unforgettable ✨
Episode Title: (S1 E10) Michael Dargie: How to Make Your Brand Unforgettable ✨
🎙️In this high-energy episode, host A.D. Edwards sits down with Michael Dargie—founder of Make More Creative, host of the award-nominated RebelRebel Podcast, and author of BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand from “Meh” to Memorable.
Michael’s journey is anything but ordinary. From his roots in theatre and improv to becoming a sought-after branding strategist, he’s built a creative framework that blends martial arts philosophy, storytelling, and entrepreneurship to help people and businesses stand out in a noisy world.
🎧 Join us as we discuss:
How BrandJitsu™ was born and why it’s revolutionizing branding
The power of storytelling to transform businesses and careers
Lessons from Michael’s path as an actor, performer, and creative entrepreneur
Why creativity + discipline is a game-changing formula for success
How to break free from “meh” branding and become truly memorable
📌 If you’re a founder, a creator, or someone ready to elevate your brand’s story—this episode is for you.

 🎙️ Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled (S1 E9)
Debbie Medina-Gach – Tequila, Tenacity & Legacy
Episode Title: (S1 E9) Debbie Medina-Gach: Tequila, Tenacity & Legacy
🍸 In this heartfelt episode, host A.D. Edwards sits down with Debbie Medina-Gach, the dynamic founder of Señor Rio Tequila and the nonprofit We Care Crusade. But this story isn’t just about building a tequila brand—it’s about reconnecting with heritage, honoring family, and using business as a force for good. With courage and compassion, Debbie has poured her soul into every bottle—and every act of service. 🎧 Join us as we discuss: How a long-lost family connection sparked a business legacy
 The challenges of launching a premium tequila brand as a woman of color
 Why Señor Rio is about more than tequila—it’s about storytelling
 How We Care Crusade supports families with special needs
 What it means to turn personal purpose into global impact
 📌 If you’re a dreamer, a builder, or someone looking to create something lasting—this episode is for you.

🎙️ Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled (S1 E8)Mario Kelly – From Homeless to Real Estate Millionaire
Episode Title: (S1 E8) Mario Kelly: From Homeless to Real Estate Millionaire
🏠 In this powerful episode, host A.D. Edwards sits down with Mario Kelly, a man whose extraordinary journey took him from being homeless to becoming a self-made real estate millionaire. But his story isn’t just about wealth—it’s about resilience, purpose, and giving back. Through grit and grace, Mario has built more than a portfolio—he’s built a platform for uplifting underserved communities and transforming lives.
🎧 Join us as we discuss:
Mario’s raw and inspiring journey from rock bottom to financial freedom
How real estate became his vehicle for purpose and change
The mindset shifts that helped him break generational cycles
Why service and community are at the heart of his mission
📌 If you’ve ever doubted your ability to bounce back—or you’re searching for inspiration to build something greater than yourself—this episode is a must-listen.

🎙️ Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled (S1 E7)Henry Woodman – Setting the Hotel Industry Standard
Episode Title: (S1 E7) Henry Woodman: Setting the Hotel Industry Standard
🏨 In this episode, host A.D. Edwards welcomes Henry Woodman, the innovator who invented the ICE Portal—which stands for Internet Content Exchange. As a pioneer in hospitality technology, Henry transformed the way hotels manage and distribute visual content across booking channels, helping brands create a consistent, compelling digital presence. His work with ICE Portal set new benchmarks in content delivery for the global hotel industry.
🎧 Join us as we discuss:
The inception and evolution of the ICE Portal
How Henry identified a major gap in hotel content distribution
His journey as a tech entrepreneur in the travel and hospitality space
Insights on building systems that scale across international markets
📌 If you're curious about how innovation shapes the travel industry—or you're building your own legacy of disruption—this episode is a must-listen.

🧔 In this episode, host A.D. Edwards sits down with Eric Malka, the trailblazing co-founder behind The Art of Shaving. Eric unpacks how he transformed a niche idea into a premium grooming empire that redefined men's self-care. From launching the brand with his wife to scaling it into a global sensation acquired by Procter & Gamble, his journey is a masterclass in branding, retail strategy, and passion-driven leadership.
🎧 Tune in as we discuss:
The origin story of The Art of Shaving
How immersive retail experiences built customer loyalty
The mindset behind scaling a lifestyle brand
Eric’s entrepreneurial journey beyond grooming
📌 Whether you’re building a brand or just love hearing how iconic businesses are born, this episode delivers both wisdom and inspiration.