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I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to Deon Hargrove, an exceptional entrepreneur and the founder of the Smart Investors app. Deon has created a truly innovative platform designed to help individuals learn how to invest with confidence before ever risking real money. The Smart Investors app uses a simulation-based approach, allowing users to practice investing with virtual capital while analyzing real market data, building portfolios, and developing strategies in a safe, risk-free environment. It’s a powerful tool that bridges the gap between learning about investing and actually understanding how to apply it. What makes Deon stand out even more is not just what he’s building, but who he is. He is thoughtful, driven, and deeply committed to helping others improve their financial literacy and make smarter decisions for their future. His passion for education and empowerment comes through in everything he does, and it makes him an incredibly compelling voice in today’s financial landscape. I truly believe he is someone worth knowing and following, and I’m excited to see the continued impact he will make. Download the App on Apple and Google or direct links here on the site: www.smartinvestorsapp.com

Hailey Aliz started playing piano at 7 years-old and has kept going ever since. Now 17, music has influenced who she is today through embracing the unknown and creating emotional connections with audiences. She also has grown to accept her mistakes and enjoy the learning process. Hailey's passion to inspire others through meaningful work flourishes in performing songs, as well as volunteering at local animal sanctuaries. Hailey's goals for her future include making an EP to share with the world and balancing a life of touring with caring for animals.    Please help Support Hailey's Music Career through her scholarship fund with Voice For Heroes 501c3 Home | Voice For Heroes 501c3 haileyalizmusic.com - Home

Join this great conversation discussing the Truths and Myths for today's first time Home Buyers and what they can really do to start the American Dream of home ownership. It may be closer than you think to have your own home!  Luis Carranza is a top Mortgage Professional with Prime Lending and he joins a young Entrepreneur/Realtor Jeff Fitzgerald with EXP in this powerful eye-opening conversation.    For more info Reach Jeff Fitzgerald Jeffrey Fitzgerald - La Habra, CA Real Estate Agent | eXp Realty®   Luis Carranza  PrimeLending

This is a fun short clip as we discuss turning 18. The do's and don'ts and what to expect according to the law.

In this Episode, meet Nancy Deckant the founder of Discover Sooner.  Discover Sooner connects unsigned songwriters to major publishers and industry professionals faster. Our mission is to help the next generation of songwriters and artists expand their network of music professionals. Since 2020, we have helped songwriters connect directly with publishers, collaborate with signed and unsigned writers, work with sync agents and music supervisors and have even helped an artist get a manager that lead to a record deal, publishing deal and #1 Billboard CCM "Who I Am". Home | Discover Sooner | Nashville

In this episode, meet Sasha Ablitt and the foundation, Planet Protectors in the must listen to powerful conversation on saving our oceans and planet.  Planet Protectors is organized to reduce the quantity of refuse going into landfills and ultimately into the environment through reuse, recycling and reduction of use of packaging and other materials. We believe that a zero-waste society is possible, and that through innovation, cooperation and technology, all materials will ultimately be able to be reused or recycled. Home - planetprotectorssb.org

Rachel is a serial entrepreneur starting at the age of 12. This work ethic and drive at an early age led to 7 years of military service. Utilizing the disciplined skills, she moved forward owning multiple businesses and acquired the desire to continue expanding her talents. The passion for Law was instilled in her from birth from her father’s law career, so she followed in his footsteps opening her law firm in 2014. The combination of entrepreneurship, discipline training and the understanding of law allows her to be the rising leader for California, Arizona, Texas, and Kentucky with her firm specializing in business law, family law, estate law, real estate law and growing. Alongside her impressive career she is a proud wife and mother and loved by her community for her continued service in outreach.

Mike Sumer has been playing banjo since he was six. Much of his banjo influence came from his father Joe Sumner. He also appreciates other influences like Mike Snider, Bela Fleck, Scott Vestal, Allison Brown, and Sammy Shelor. In 2001 he won Merlefest, Rockygrass and the Winfield National Banjo Championship. He repeated the National Banjo Championship win again in 2007. Mike plays a Stealth banjo and a Sumner Goldenbell model banjo. He started touring nationally in 2007 and has played with Randy Kohrs, Jim Lauderdale, Detour, Rebecca Frazier and Hit and Run, Rebekah Long, Billy Droze as well as Dale Ann Bradley. Whether in the studio adding banjo to a project or on stage performing live, he strives to play clean, creative yet tasty banjo that enhances the overall sound.   This was a fun up close and personal interview with Mike.

Marija Droze was born in the small Eastern European country of Lithuania. There was always a spiritual beckoning toward music from as early as she could remember. She spent the better half of her life studying music in some of Europe’s top music universities where she honed her skills as a vocalist, classic pianist and majoring in music theory.  Today she is a wife to fellow Bluegrass Artist Billy Droze, an amazing mother, and incredible recording artist with a new album coming out December 2022  This is our fun interview as Marija shares her story.

Ben James is a singer-songwriter from Icard, North Carolina.  His hit single Teardrops in Tennessee reaching number 1 on Blue Grass Today along with his recent feature in CashBox Magazine. He is a one-of-a-kind musician and entertainer.  Here is a lively and candid talk with Ben.

Jimmy Yeary is a triple threat talent as a song writer, recording artist and public speaker. His work is woven throughout county and bluegrass music, and he gave us a fun and inspiring interview about his upbringing with music and his passion for writing and performing.

Chris is a true one-of-a-kind artist and musician who shares his lifelong love for music with us in the heartfelt interview.

Fun interview with Billy Droze, Bluegrass Recording Artist on RBR Entertainment.  We discuss his lifelong history and love for music. He has made quite a career and life with his amazing talent.  www.billydroze.com

Randal Franks is an American film and television actor, author, and bluegrass singer and musician] who plays fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and mountain dulcimer. He was inducted into the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame (Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama) in 2022; and America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019; Independent Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013; recognized by the International Bluegrass Music Museum & Hall of Fame in 2010 as a Bluegrass Legend; inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004; and was designated the "Appalachian Ambassador of the Fiddle". and was inducted into the Chamber Businessperson Hall of Fame and honored as Patriotic Citizen of the Year in 2020. He was chosen as the first 2020 AirPlay Direct Evolution Grant Artist

This was a fun interview on the Coach Mikki Mel & Friends Podcast https://coachmikkiandfriends.buzzsprout.com/