Light Up Your Business
Welcome to the Light Up Your Business podcast, where we dive deep into the strategies, stories, and insights that drive growth, change, success and innovation for small business owners.
Each episode dives into the struggles behind the scenes—from burnout and financial pressure to self-doubt and juggling personal life. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this podcast offers candid conversations, practical advice, and encouragement to help you stay grounded, find balance, and keep going. Because building a business shouldn’t mean losing yourself in the process.
Contributors
Guests
Adam Cross
Adam is the a talented graffiti muralist and artist. Adam is the owner of Adamant Art.
Albert Bramante
Dr. Albert Bramante holds a distinguished Ph.D. in Psychology and is a certified hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner. With a deep-rooted passion for understanding the intricacies of the human mind, Dr. Bramante has dedicated his career to exploring and mastering various therapeutic techniques. His extensive training with renowned hypnosis instructors has further solidified his expertise in the field.
Bramante Artist
https://bramanteartists.com/
SMJ Coaching
https://smjcoachinginstitute.com/find-a-coach/dr-albert-bramante-master-coach/
Book:
Rise Above the Script: Confronting Self Doubt and Mastering Self Sabotage for Performing Artists
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Bethany Nehring
Art therapy offers kids a powerful way to process their world through creativity—often surpassing barriers of talk therapy. Using evidence-based, clinically grounded approaches, I help children build emotional awareness, develop coping tools, and feel seen in a safe, expressive space. Through art, children can explore their experiences and build confidence!
Together, we can create a supportive therapeutic plan that strengthens your child’s growth while empowering you as a parent. My goal is to help you both feel more connected, understood, and supported along the way. I’d be honored to walk this path with your family—schedule your free 15-minute discovery call today!
970-258-3942
Heart Centered Healing
700 E Main St
Montrose, CO
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Dennis Gingerich
I grew up in a strict Amish home in Minnesota, where church attendance was mandatory, and we lived without electricity or many modern conveniences. As a child, I longed to do good and find my way to heaven. When my older brother left the Amish community and was saved through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, I saw the transformation in his life and wanted that for myself. Three years later, at 16, I ran away from my Amish community and surrendered my life to Jesus. God lifted me from the pit and set my feet on solid ground, and now my heart burns to share that same life-changing truth with others.
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Dylan Morrill
Dylan is the kids and youth pastor at Enjoy Church
Gui Costin
Gui Costin is the Founder and CEO of Dakota, a powerhouse in the investment services industry. Since its inception in 2006, Dakota has helped clients raise over $40 billion.
At the heart of Gui’s leadership is a singular, profound mission: to be a mentor and foster career growth. He is a leader in sales and marketing, and works to help educate investment firms on the processes and procedures they can implement to scale their business.
https://www.guicostin.com/
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Jay Stoltzfus
Owner of Western Slope Metals
Pastor at Church of the Word International in Grand Junction, CO
Jeremy Felt
Realtor with Harvest Realty as well as a teacher with Mesa County School District.
Jimmy Kleager
Jimmy epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work and creative services in every detail of your real estate transaction. Jimmy grew up in Western Nebraska, graduated from Colorado State University, and was commissioned in the U.S. Army. He recently retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after a decorated 20 year career as an Infantryman with three deployments to the Middle East. Jimmy joined the Vaughn-Clark Group, which has over 65 years of combined experience buying and selling real estate in the Grand Valley. Jimmy is currently the COO of Kalinowski Enterprises.
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Jonas Gingerich
Jonas was a previous owner of Eagle Ridge Construction.
Julio Molina
Julio is a husband, father of three children and the owner of Window Washing Rochester.
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Makana Parrilla
Makana Parrilla is an evangelist called to spread the Gospel, with a ministry headquartered in Hawaii but reaching people far beyond the islands. Since starting at the age of 16 by leading crusades at his high school, Makana has passionately preached at crusades, outreaches, revival meetings, and political rallies, with a focus on transforming lives through the power of Christ. In 2024, Makana founded Eternal Fire Evangelistic, a ministry dedicated to impacting the Hawaiian Islands and the world with the message of salvation.
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Nate Winkels, Michael Winkels and Amelia Winkels
Nick & Kenneth Walker
Nick and Kenneth are the former owners of Walkers Mobile Detailing.
Reuben Gingerich
Reuben is the owner of Redemptive Lawn Care in Harmony, MN.
Rob Gallaher
I was born the eldest of eleven children in a large, loving family in Bakersfield, California. Raised with a strong work ethic and instilled with a belief in the power of education, I learned early on the importance of teamwork and collaboration, lessons gleaned from the organized chaos of a large family.
Inspired by the unwavering dedication of my mechanic father and the ambitious spirit of my schoolteacher mother, I developed a deep-seated desire to achieve financial success and create a different life. This drive, combined with my parents’ contrasting yet complementary influences, laid the groundwork for my future ambitions and eventual success. This book explores the journey of how those early foundational experiences shaped my path to entrepreneurship, profit sharing, financial freedom.
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Tycee Belcastro
Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist and owner of Counseling with Tycee