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Thom Harp, writer and director of the comedy film Home Delivery, is interviewed by David Cogan, founder of Eliances community, at the Eliances Heroes Show. A filmmaker known for his creative storytelling and comedic edge, Thom shares insights into bringing Home Delivery to life, the challenges of independent filmmaking, and what it takes to turn a script into a feature film. Learn more about the movie and his work at homedeliverymovie.com eliances.com

Can Thom Harp beat the flash at the Eliances Heroes Show? He is the writer and director of the comedy film Home Delivery. A filmmaker known for his creative storytelling and comedic edge, Thom shares insights into bringing Home Delivery to life, the challenges of independent filmmaking, and what it takes to turn a script into a feature film. Learn more about the movie and his work at homedeliverymovie.com eliances.com

Gary Cohen, CEO of EZLinks, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes show (AMFM, iHeart Radio). A pioneer in digital music and founder of MusicNow, which was later sold to AOL and Circuit City, Gary helped shape the early online music industry before moving into the golf technology space. Today, EZLinks powers TeeOff.com in partnership with the PGA, connecting golfers with tee times nationwide. Gary shares insights on finding the perfect niche for growth and building businesses where, as he says, "Fun is a core value." teeoff.com eliances.com

Stefanie Powers, the acclaimed actress from the beloved television series Hart to Hart. Beyond Hollywood, she has spent more than four decades championing wildlife conservation through the William Holden Wildlife Foundation whwf.org

Vicki Lawrence, beloved star of Mama's Family and The Carol Burnett Show, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. Best known as the unforgettable Thelma Mae Harper, Vicki shares behind-the-scenes stories from her legendary career, weighs in on modern cellphone etiquette, and opens up about living with Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU) and becoming an advocate for awareness. Reflecting on her journey, she says, "I learned from the best and enjoyed it all." @vickilawrence_official eliances.com

Scott Woolley, co-founder of Aubio Skincare, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes show (AMFM, iHeart Radio). A longtime business partner of John Paul DeJoria of Paul Mitchell and Patrón Spirits, Scott's career spans Emmy Award-winning TV specials and concert promotion for legends like Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, and Lou Reed. Today, he's focused on innovation in skincare, with Aubio using breakthrough carnivorous plant technology to help those struggling with cold sores. aubio.com eliances.com

Paul Mockapetris, inventor of the DNS (Domain Name System) and a pioneer of the modern internet, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. Paul explains how he solved one of the early internet's biggest challenges, shaping how the web works today, and compares the internet's birth to the Wright brothers' first flight. He also discusses his current focus with ThreatStop, securing the internet against cyber threats, and shares advice on protecting against cybercrime. threatstop.com eliances.com

Drew Alcazar, founder and CEO of Russo and Steele Classic Car Auctions, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. A lifelong car enthusiast, Drew shares how his passion began at a young age rebuilding cars, the vehicle he still dreams of owning, and why classic cars speak a universal language that continues to energize collectors around the world.

Siggi Hilmarsson, creator of Siggi's Dairy, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. What began as a New York grad student missing the traditional Icelandic skyr of his childhood turned into a beloved national brand. Siggi shares how he recreated his grandmother's recipe, sold it at local farmers markets, and faced the pivotal moment when Whole Foods called and rapid scaling became reality. As Siggi puts it, "Sometimes it's good to be happily ignorant so you can see how far you can go." siggisdairy.com eliances.com

Joe Guith, President of Cinnabon, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. Joe shares how Cinnabon creates the crave-worthy indulgence that makes millions of mouths water in malls across the country. He talks about crafting WOW experiences, adapting to evolving consumer tastes, and keeping the brand at the center of trends and technology. As Joe says, "Great brands are made by great people." cinnabon.com

Karina Smirnoff, Dancing with the Stars champion, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. Karina shares what it really takes to dance at the top of your career, how she refined her strategy on the hit TV show, and the one celebrity who left her completely star-struck. She also highlights her own makeup line and the joy of seeing her name on products she loves. karinasmirnoff.com

From bartending to sharing the stage with musical greats, Dave Damiani, acclaimed American jazz singer, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. Discovered while working behind a bar, Dave's journey took him from small clubs to touring with America's Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. and Postmodern Jukebox star Haley Reinhart. With a voice reminiscent of Sinatra and the charm of a true showman, he talks about the business of music and the magic of keeping classic jazz alive for a new generation. davedamiani.com

Erin Heit, co-founder of Vitaminwater and Smartwater, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. Erin shares what it takes to build a powerful brand and what it was like selling the company to Coca-Cola in a multi-billion-dollar deal. A visionary entrepreneur, she also co-founded Qurb, a healthy energy shot, and WOW Me Tonight, a social fitness and dance platform inspiring people to move, connect, and have fun.

Samara Beth, keynote speaker, 10x certified business coach, award-winning event producer, and best-selling author, is interviewed by David Cogan at the Eliances Heroes Show. With over 30 years of experience across North America, she empowers entrepreneurs through her W.I.N. pillars: Willpower, Innovation, and Network, while inspiring audiences with her resilience, high energy, and dedication to building community. Samarabethandco.com

Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes show . What began as a simple email list for local events grew into one of the most influential online marketplaces in the world. Craig shares how his commitment to customer service helped fuel Craigslist's success and discusses his current mission through Craig Newmark Philanthropies and Craigconnects.org, supporting journalism, veterans, and trustworthy information. He also reveals fascinating behind-the-scenes insights about the Craigslist platform you won't want to miss. craignewmarkphilanthropies.org