What do you do when you lose $1.5 million of investor money and you're $1,000 short on payroll? For Shawn Finnegan, that breaking point sparked a radical shift—one powered by authentic mentorship, bold networking, and relentless follow-through. In this episode, Shawn shares how he turned failure into a foundation for multiple thriving ventures, including Tax Hive (with Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary), Crumbl Cookies, and his own viral networking series, The X Room. If you’ve ever felt stuck, over-analyzing, or trying to do it all yourself—this conversation is your wake-up call.

Christina Wu never planned to launch a footwear brand. But after long days in fintech and long nights on the pickleball court, inspiration struck. Now she’s building Solace, a company designing gear that actually listens to players. This is a story about pivots, passion, and unexpected paths.

What happens when a BYU student with no sewing skills decides to change the lingerie industry? You get Dainty Lace, a model-free, high-coverage lingerie brand that champions confidence and comfort. In this episode, Melina Weeks shares the story of how a fabric run to Joann’s turned into a full-fledged business rooted in empathy, self-love, and a mission to empower new brides and women everywhere. From awkward shopping trips with friends to navigating manufacturers on Alibaba, Melina’s startup journey is raw, rapid, and ridiculously inspiring.