Season 4, Episode #6: James Hilovsky – The Fran Dream
Who he is: James Hilovsky is the founder of The Fran Dream, a franchise matchmaker who’s helped launch and scale brands—from taking a restaurant concept from 1 to 100 locations in 3.5 years to partnering with NFL players on multi-unit plays.
Episode #287: Toi James
Toi James is the founder and CIO of Red Ink Enterprises, a boutique coaching and consulting firm focused on inclusive engagement and communications. After 20+ years in corporate public affairs, communications, and corporate education, Toi helps leaders and teams build connection through stories, words, and thoughtful dialogue—especially when topics are tough. Her work matters because better conversations create safer workplaces, stronger relationships, and real accountability.
Episode #303: Jenn Garrett
Tania Khazaal (Tanya the Herbalist), CEO of Your Life Tania Khazaal—better known as Tanya the Herbalist—is a coach, creator, and community builder helping people reclaim health, purpose, and agency. After witnessing her mother’s decline on pharmaceuticals, Tania dove into herbalism, rebuilt her own well-being, and transformed a tea side-hustle into a seven-figure, mission-driven brand. Today, through CEO of Your Life and her She’s Empowered community, she champions faith, emotional resilience, and practical daily habits that create lasting change. In this episode, Tania shares how she shifted from corporate life and basement tea packing to digital products, courses, and coaching—while keeping her compass set on faith, family, and service. Her framework centers on four pillars (inner world/spirituality, lifestyle & well-being, relationships, and vision/legacy) and a deceptively simple cadence: 18 minutes a day. Top Takeaways From crisis to calling: Her mother’s health battle sparked a deep dive into herbalism and holistic healing, leading to a purpose-led business. Product → platform: Moving from physical teas to ebooks, funnels, and courses unlocked scale and financial freedom. Four-pillar operating system: Inner world (faith), health, relationships, and vision—progress across all four creates durable happiness. Relationships matter: She spotlights estrangement as a “silent epidemic” and teaches emotional regulation over cut-off culture. 18 minutes a day: Small, daily commitments compound to ~100 hours/year—enough to change your health, business, and life. Ready to be the CEO of your life? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42QHMV4EYW0 (search: “Clicks and Bricks Tanya the Herbalist”) Memorable Quote: “You can literally change your entire life in 10 years with 18 minutes a day.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Tania Linkedin Instagram Facebook
Episode #167: Experts in Growth Leadership Consulting – Vivian Blade
Vivian Blade of Experts in Growth Leadership Consulting: Building Resilient Leaders That Thrive Vivian Blade is a nationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who empowers leaders to become more resilient in the face of adversity. As the President and CEO of Experts in Growth Leadership Consulting, Vivian helps companies create stronger leaders and better workplaces—especially in today’s ever-shifting business landscape. With more than 20 years of corporate experience at giants like Humana and GE, she brings unmatched insight into navigating disruption and scaling with purpose. In Episode 167 of Clicks & Bricks, Vivian joins Ken to talk about her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, how she overcame a layoff to build her thriving consulting firm, and the five powerful principles she teaches to help business leaders become “resilience ready.” Episode Takeaways: Corporate experience fueled her leap into entrepreneurship After nearly 13 years at GE, Vivian used her unexpected layoff as a launchpad to start her own business—despite being told entrepreneurship “wasn’t for her.” The five “Resilience Ready” principles Vivian breaks down the five core practices—Perspective, Purpose, Perseverance, Partnership, and Praise—that help leaders not just survive challenges, but thrive through them. Culture matters more than ever To attract and retain talent—especially Gen Z—leaders must create workplaces that foster growth, flexibility, and a shared entrepreneurial spirit. Leadership is emotional Vivian recommends mastering emotional intelligence as a foundational skill for any aspiring entrepreneur or leader. Her top book picks Atomic Habits by James Clear and Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman are must-reads for developing daily discipline and emotional resilience. Want to get resilience-ready? Watch Vivian Blade’s full episode now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbLd2VUif9g Memorable Quote: “We all have a purpose—and we have to be courageous enough to take that first step.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Vivian Envelope Linkedin Globe
Episode #136: BigByte Insights – Brett Christoffel
Brett Christoffel of All Y’alls Foods: Serving Up Plant-Based Texan Flavor with Purpose Meet Brett Christoffel, founder and CEO of All Y’alls Foods—a Texas-based plant-based snack brand with a bold mission. After decades in corporate sales, Brett made a life-altering decision to ditch meat and channel his passion for animal welfare and wellness into a bootstrapped food startup that’s now shaking up a $7B+ industry. With flavors inspired by Texas regions and ingredients like prickly pear, All Y’alls Foods is more than just a snack company—it’s a movement. Brett’s bacon-flavored meatless bits even hit #1 on Amazon in their category, proving that purpose-driven products can taste amazing and sell. This Episode’s Highlights From Sales to Snacks: Brett left a successful corporate career to follow his passion and launched All Y’alls Foods in 2018. Plant-Based Power: His jerky and “bacony bits” are protein-packed, cholesterol-free, and made from whole non-GMO soybeans. Viral Success: The Big Crunchy Bacony Bits hit #1 on Amazon thanks to clean ingredients and bold bacon taste—without the animal. Texas Roots, Big Impact: The brand uses native Texan flavors and aims to challenge the state’s beef legacy. Mission-Driven Marketing: With 10x the budget, Brett says it would all go into marketing to grow awareness in this booming niche. Watch Brett’s full Clicks & Bricks episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgEhRrD9qVM Memorable Quote: I realized all animals are present, just like my dog… they don’t want to die—and we don’t need to eat them. Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Brett Facebook Linkedin Instagram Youtube