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OwnitLoveit - Fostering Small business with CLARAfi

OwnitLoveit - Fostering Small business with CLARAfi

By Adam Griggs

In this podcast series we will take a dive into the perspectives and passions that drive entrepreneurs, how they make decisions and where we can leverage a team approach to build bigger better and more human companies of the future.
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Living as Music

OwnitLoveit - Fostering Small business with CLARAfiMar 18, 2024

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Living as Music

Living as Music

Join us as we discuss "Living as Music" w/ Emma Laurence, emma-laurence.com Emma helps us to unveil and dive into the power of music, the relationship of harmony and life and of course how we can all better embark on a journey of creativity and discovery. Come listen, Learn and connect in this month's community recap. Special thanks to the teams at @CLARAfi and @GoDaddy for making these meetups possible. #OwnItLoveIt

Mar 18, 202454:05
High-er Help - Brandy Lawson

High-er Help - Brandy Lawson

These #meetups are EVERYTHING, moments to learn and grow, listen and leverage, connect and create. All through the power of community! We are so incredibly grateful to Brandy Lawson, author of High-er Help, for sharing her voice, her story and her skills with us. It was a fantastic conversation centered around: *Illustrating Impact *Taking Action *Building with Experts *Gaining trust and insights (More....gotta check out the recap - link in the comments) Special thanks to the amazing leadership from CLARAfi and GoDaddy as well as our fantastic committed members for showing up and bringing context to our conversations. THIS IS COMMUNITY :) #OwnitLoveit

Nov 14, 202350:48
Super Connector - Network with Intention
Sep 13, 202344:28
Inventing Your Future
Jul 05, 202344:36
Love Led Leadership - The CLIMB

Love Led Leadership - The CLIMB

Brian John, founder of Echo & Athena, shares his perspective and passion in creating the next movement of love led leaders. (CATCH THE FULL RECAP ON VIDEO HERE) Starting with leading yourself, dialing in on values and protecting the practical while connecting with genuine intent Brian is leading from within, moving from the front and making waves amongst leaders and teams across the globe. Join the movement and listen in as we share the message. Special thanks to CLARAfi and @GoDaddy for making these #meetups possible for the #communitymembers of the #smallbusiness community on LinkedIn. #nobusinessleftbehind #OwnitLoveIt #smallbusinessmatters

May 09, 202307:54
Mental Toughness - Founders Focus: Evan Duignan Creator of Alphamated

Mental Toughness - Founders Focus: Evan Duignan Creator of Alphamated

Founders Focus & Fundamentals


This week's guest is Evan Duignan, creator of Alphamated.


Evan shares his experience in being a creator and innovator, the process to finding confidence and why mindset is everything.

Building a journey that's bigger than you, leading with a passion for contribution and remembering to NEVER QUIT!


We are absolutely amazing by this young man's drive and delivery on creating his own world of #POSSIBLE and being open to sharing his journey in the now.


Apr 14, 202320:58
Making Business Count - Target Marketing: Expert Panel
Apr 11, 202356:43
Its All Improv - Discover More in Business

Its All Improv - Discover More in Business

IMPROV: Business & beyond
The Secret Weapon of YES and...
Improv Comedy as a Tool for Innovators
Nathan Minns, founder of Green Light Improv, shares on IMPROV and business and what led him to create a movement of quick thinking leaders and connectors while having fun. Learn to communicate and align through fun discoverable moments built on Improv.


Catch the full recap: https://youtu.be/ccHmt_gUZDg
Special thanks to the amazing teams at CLARAfi and GoDaddy for making these events possible and to our wonderful committed community members who show up and share in these conversations each and every month. #OwnItLoveIt
#SmallBusinessMatters #NoBusinessLeftBehind #startup #scalingup #founderstories #businessowner #strategicmarketing #onlinemarketing #accountability

Mar 28, 202309:57
Kick Names & Take Action
Mar 28, 202324:07
What's Your Story?
Jan 27, 202350:42
A Fresh Start - Launching a New Business

A Fresh Start - Launching a New Business

😱 Did you miss it? We Got You!!!!
🎧 Listen to this amazing recap with
Meg Schmitz
⚡ Come build, dream & plan your next chapter as we share:

Freeing Your Mind - Planning to Jump While Working
Dip the Toe - The Opportunity in Franchising
Comradery - The Power of Community
Free Agent - A Business Lifestyle Built Around You

We talk transition, experience & learning and why you don't burn the bridge - you build the bridge. The evolution of workplace, seeking transparency and how personal experience has opened a whole new world ready for a fresh start!

Special thanks to the amazing teams at CLARAfi and GoDaddy for making these meetups possible, and of course to our amazing committed members of the community for joining in the conversations each and every month. #OwnItLoveIt

#smallbusinessmatters #community #learning #opportunity #planning #business #nobusinessleftbehind

Jan 17, 202350:44
Mission Mentors and Money
Jan 17, 202347:57
JOLT⚡️ - A World of Energy Awaits

JOLT⚡️ - A World of Energy Awaits

Larry Long Jr. : CEO (Chief Energy Officer) / Professional Int’l Keynote Speaker & Emcee / Author of JOLT!⚡️/ Coach / Sales Acceleration Trainer  

JOIN US AS WE TALK:  

*Small Biz isn't Dead *Energy is Your Secret Weapon *Mindset Matters *Flipping the Switch   

The 'Larry Long Jr Experience' is to bring POSITIVE ENERGY⚡️to your event & leave your people FEELING GREAT 🤩  Larry founded LLJR Enterprises to help people, teams, and organizations go from good to great. He regularly speak to organizations of all sizes, and have been coaching sales organizations for 16+ years. If you’re looking for energy, excitement, and a JOLT!⚡️ to accelerate productivity & sales, look no further 🎯  

"Everyone has a gift. I believe my gift is to help you discover yours. That greatness that’s just waiting to shine through 💫" - Larry Long Jr.  

Each month everyone in the community is invited to join, whether you are a founder or a startup, you are scaling up or slowing down, advisor or an advocate. We want you to be part of our story.

Dec 21, 202248:46
Visibility Matters: What are You Known For?
Nov 18, 202250:44
Stick It Out: You are an Inspiration - Lenita Abouchabake, Teen Training Academy
Nov 05, 202244:53
The Value in Community: Energy Within
Oct 30, 202254:29
Create a Month of Content in Just 1 Hour
Aug 02, 202254:09
Small Pond PR: Creating Your News Story
Jul 22, 202244:57
Be Bold: 2 NATION - Founders Story w/ Christopher J Tolbert & CLARAfi
Jun 20, 202244:34
World Entrepreneur - Dreams & The Unknown w/ Johnny Romero, CEO of InterSys LLC

World Entrepreneur - Dreams & The Unknown w/ Johnny Romero, CEO of InterSys LLC

🔥 RECAP ALERT: Johnny Romero, founder of InterSys, LLC🔥
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📣 Johnny shares with us his perspectives on Living Your Dreams, Overcoming the Unknown and what it takes to execute on your actions.

Listen, learn and leverage as we share perspectives around the world each and every month through the eyes of entrepreneurs and leaders just like Johnny in the GoDaddy Small Business Group. (link to join in the comments)

Thanks to the amazing members of the community and to the teams at CLARAfi & GoDaddy for making these meetups possible.
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#ownitloveit #smallbusinessmatters #nobusinessleftbehind #techbiz #lifestyle #performance #startup #Scaleup #Remotework #leadership #CEO #founderstories #community #influencer #travel #businessOwner #entrepreneur #getpaid #livingwage #conversationsforchange

Jun 13, 202249:04
Digital Nomads: Business & Lifestyle w/ Adam Rosen

Digital Nomads: Business & Lifestyle w/ Adam Rosen

📣 RECAP ALERT: #Meetup w/ Adam Rosen - Digital Nomad

Adam shares with us his passion for creating opportunity, options and abundance through digital empowerment.
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Come listen, learn and leverage as we talk:
1. How to cut the Fat
2. Systems and Automation
3. Delegation & Trust
4. Living the life YOU envision

Living a life filled with experience, meaning and immersion into the culture that is people is something we all strive for. Being available and confident in that journey is the Catch22, but Adam Rosen, Founder of EOC Works, shares with us his secret to making it happen.

Live your life, your terms and build a business that makes it all possible in this weeks recap. (Full meetup link in the comments)

Special thanks to the community members and teams at CLARAfi and GoDaddy for keeping these amazing #meetups coming each and every month.

Have a passion for small business and want to learn more about building a better lifestyle, contact us today at CLARAfi.io
#ownitloveit #nobusinessleftbehind #smallbusinessmatters #digitalbusiness #remotework #experience #automation #startup #scaleup #marketing #businessOwner #Leadership #selfcare #motivation #community

May 31, 202252:38
Mind Tricks & Business: Staying Positive
May 25, 202246:30
You Are a Maverick - Alecia Huck: CEO of Maverick & Company

You Are a Maverick - Alecia Huck: CEO of Maverick & Company

Alecia Huck, founder Maverick & Co, joins us and shares with us her journey in creating a life of meaning around helping leaders take charge of their business and their lives. 

Listen and learn with us as we share the journey, the triumphs, the moments and the management that can take your business and life to a place of opportunity and balance all your own. 

We talk: 

1. Moments That Matter - Why sharing experience in the moments helps everyone

2. Creative Mentors - Allowing yourself the space to find a mentor not a manager

3. Systems - Why they set you free, not hold you back

4. Being Bold - Taking charge of your life through ACTION

Alecia has been mentoring and coaching next level leadership teams for years, with a practice built on creating Bold Action Takers and Rebels just like her. Come follow along with Alecia and Maverick & Company as she sets out to impact the world of leadership and business. 

Special thanks to the teams at CLARAfi.io and to the community leaders at GoDaddy and to the amazing community members that are committed to supporting and interacting each week as we aim to elevate the world of small business. 

#OwnItLoveIt #SmallBusinessMatters #NoBusinessLeftBehind #Startup #ScaleUp #Leadership #Commitment #PerformanceCoaching #SystemsManagement #BusinessPlanning #BusinessLeadership #Community #Influencer #Connections


May 06, 202251:44
The Cost of Contribution - How to talk MONEY $$$ in business

The Cost of Contribution - How to talk MONEY $$$ in business

Finding Better - Balancing Community, Contribution and Business
Ainsley Walls - Shares on how to talk about $$$

1. The Value of Better - Creating Trust & Contribution
2. I Can Help You with that - Balance conversation & business
3. Ebbs & Flows - Meeting clients where they are


*** SERIOUSLY**** AMAZING****
Catching up on these amazing recaps and this part of our conversation this month was simply AWE-MAZING.

Great questions, amazing conversation and wonderful examples of taking the step from freelance contributor to paid consultant. #Getpaid

What are your thoughts on this?
Any other ideas or prospects on how to broach the topic of getting paid for your knowledge?


Special thanks to the team at CLARAfi and GoDaddy for making these meetups possible and to the amazing community members who show support each week as we come together to create better.

Check out CLARAfi.io to learn more!

May 02, 202209:46
Finding Better: Ainsley Walls - BizTote.com

Finding Better: Ainsley Walls - BizTote.com

Ainsley Walls, founder of Biztote.com share with us her journey to becoming a graphic artist, entrepreneur and leading contributor to the small business community. 

Come Listen, Learn and Leverage as we talk: 

1. The Value of Better - Creating Trust & Contribution

2. I Can Help You with that - How to balance conversation & business

3. Ebbs & Flows - Meeting clients where they are


Ainsley shares her passion for creative marketing, how education and empathy have allowed her to create a business of abundance and just how important it really is to respect your needs as well as the needs of your clients by focusing on the importance of relationship. Ainsley is building opportunities and options for turnkey marketing every step of the way that challenges the narrative on what is and what is not out of reach for small business owners. 

Special thanks to the team at CLARAfi and GoDaddy for making these meetups possible and to the amazing community members who show support each week as we come together to create better. 

Want to take your small business journey to the next level? 

Visit CLARAfi.io to learn more

#OwnItLoveIt #SmallBusinessMatters #NoBusinessLeftBehind #Entrepreneur #Startup #Scaleup #Motivation #Community #Learning #BusinessOwner #OnlineMarketing #Business #Leadership #TechBiz #Creative #Marketing #Lifestyle 

Apr 26, 202249:07
Performance or Alignment - Why Not Both?
Apr 01, 202247:48
Alliance or Association - What's the Deal? w/ Sarah Barker, IHCA and CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

Alliance or Association - What's the Deal? w/ Sarah Barker, IHCA and CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

🤔 What's the deal...ALLIANCE or ASSOCIATION?

Sarah shares with us her decision to take on eldercare and the home health world through alignment and education.

Listen learn and leverage as we share:
1. What makes an alliance
2. How awareness can alleviate stress & drive confidence
3. Where the industry is headed
4. How to take advantage of the tools with COMMUNITY

Sarah Barker is the business development liaison for the Independent Home Care Alliance, IHCA, and has a vast amount of experience in leadership through military service, owner and startup founder as well as advocate and alliance leader.

Special thanks to CLARAfi & GoDaddy and to the community members who show up each week committed and ready to embrace, empower and elevate each other.

To learn more about how we aim to level the playing field through simple, fun and actionable data follow us each week & join the community (link in comments)

#OwnItLoveIt #NoBusinessLeftBehind #SmallBusinessMatters #Community #Meetups #Startup #ScaleUp #TechBiz #Associations #leadership #educational #entrepreneur #businessowner #Local #Online

Mar 25, 202257:22
A Voice for Authority - Creating Your Voice Online

A Voice for Authority - Creating Your Voice Online

Brett Farmiloe, Founder and Creator of Terkel.io w/ CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

Brett Farmiloe, Founder of Terkel.io takes us on his journey through creating and building his marketing agency, creating and positioning it for a smooth exit and then going all in on his passion with Terkel.   

Brett shares the advantages of thriving in chaos, challenging yourself to give in to your passion and finding a way to give a voice to the uncelebrated.   

Come Listen Learn and Leverage:  

1. How to position your business for an exit 

2. When to go all in ON THE NEXT BIG THING 

3. How to find your voice of authority online 

4. Challenging yourself to create community 

5. How to Practice & Pitch it   

Special thanks to the amazing members of the Small Business Community Group on LinkedIn and to the teams at GoDaddy and CLARAfi.io for making these meetups possible. #OwnItLoveIt #NoBusinessLeftBehind #SmallBusinessMatters #Startup #Scaleup #Techbiz #MarketingAgency #Marketing #SEO #BuiltToSell #Creators #Community #DataLiteracy #DataAnalytics #OnlineMarketing #Coaching

Feb 15, 202243:06
It's Electric - Opportunity in the Trades
Feb 08, 202231:42
Communicate Your Opportunity - Johnny Romero, Principal: InterSys w/ CLARAfi CEO Adam Griggs

Communicate Your Opportunity - Johnny Romero, Principal: InterSys w/ CLARAfi CEO Adam Griggs

This month, Johnny Romero, CMI Spanish shares with us his passion for creating opportunity, how he has adopted his vision in digital and hybrid environments and how he challenged himself to create momentum through proactively building #SocialFollowing and #Influence.  

Come listen learn and leverage together as we hear the story of impact and Johnny's experience over the last 90 days with building up his following and his community around the vision that is InterSys, LLC.   

InterSys LLC provides multi-language interpreting and translation services for monolingual Limited English Proficiency (LEP) speaking families. #OwnItLoveIt #SmallBusinessMatters #NoBusinessLeftBehind #Entrepreneur #Startup #SmallBusiness #BusinessOwnership #SocialMedia #Marketing #VoiceForChange #TechBiz #Community   

Learn more about Johnny, InterSys and his vision for change here: https://lnkd.in/dZAfJX59 

Do you have a passion for helping small business owners to succeed? To connect and learn more about how you can take your business to the next level, checkout http://CLARAfi.Coach

Jan 19, 202252:44
Content is King, Context is God - Bones or No Bones w/ Jonathan Graziano, CLARAfi & GoDaddy
Jan 11, 202249:37
Balance & ProActive Planning: Patrick Kagan, PK Solutions Group w/ CLARAfi CEO Adam Griggs

Balance & ProActive Planning: Patrick Kagan, PK Solutions Group w/ CLARAfi CEO Adam Griggs

Please enjoy the community recap of our #meetup discussion with Patrick Kagan and the teams at CLARAfi.io and GoDaddy on balance, change and proactive planning.  

Patrick shares his year in review, balancing action and plans with reflection and the million dollar question on the #1 thing we can do today to better understand our own needs.  

Learn: What do I stand for and what do I brand for?   

Don't forget to download Patrick's Amazing gift of guided meditation here: https://lnkd.in/gemzHNTh 

Thank you to the amazing core members who participate each month during these #meetups and to the teams at GoDaddy and CLARAfi for making these possible. #OwnItLoveIt #smallbusinessmatters #nobusinessleftbehind #community #communitybuilding #entrepreneur

Dec 16, 202135:35
Design the Future: Architecture for the New Normal - Alaa Bou Ghanem, Founder A.B Group w/ CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs
Nov 19, 202145:39
The Review Machine: Scott Skolnick w/ CLARAfi CEO Adam Griggs
Nov 19, 202138:42
Creating Change - Liz Polizzi, CEO of Nanno
Oct 22, 202143:48
Multi-Media & Sales, A Human Collaboration - Chris Castanes, Surf Financial w/ CLARAfi & GoDaddy
Sep 21, 202140:15
Activate Your Entrepreneurial Vision: Emma Laurence, Millennial Mentor & Coach with CLARAfi
Sep 01, 202150:33
The Digital Economy & Channel Support - Tayde Aburto, CEO U.S. Business Association of E-Commerce w/ CLARAfi CEO Adam Griggs
Aug 24, 202151:13
Motivation, Momentum & Choices - Patrick Kagan: PK List Marketing with CLARAfi and GoDaddy
Aug 15, 202137:28
Can Do - Casey O'Connor: Founder with CEO of CLARAfi, Adam Griggs

Can Do - Casey O'Connor: Founder with CEO of CLARAfi, Adam Griggs

Casey Patrick O'Connor talks about his mission to help create contribution communities for employment through networking and engagement.   

Casey shares his story of being laid off during the Pandemic, how one referral made all the difference, and why he is so passionate about giving back to his community and town. Casey launched a business built on empowerment, in the moment when things went dark on the employment front, and learning to leverage his experience and community. 

Join us weekly to listen, learn and leverage as we hear from thought leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and advisors from across the globe. 

These #Meetups are made possible by CLARAfi and the community team at GoDaddy. #OwnitLoveit

Aug 02, 202125:01
Create thru Community - Julie Schneiderman CEO of StikNStuk w/ CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs & GoDaddy
Jul 25, 202138:47
ProActive Planning: Partnership for Tomorrow Today with Carol Dewey Klamo & CLARAfi CEO Adam Griggs

ProActive Planning: Partnership for Tomorrow Today with Carol Dewey Klamo & CLARAfi CEO Adam Griggs

Carol shares her insights into the needs and opportunities for small business owners TODAY as well as talking on what it truly means to be engaged as a planning partner.  Being proactive as opposed to reactive is the only way to do business, creating opportunity and optimism together!

Jul 19, 202141:49
Setting Your Table - Patty Farmer, Marketing Media & Money with CLARAfi CEO Adam Griggs and GoDaddy

Setting Your Table - Patty Farmer, Marketing Media & Money with CLARAfi CEO Adam Griggs and GoDaddy

SHOW LESSPatty Farmer shares the exercise, Setting the Table.

Patty talks with us about how you can determine the characteristics and ideal traits you want to align with in business, how to take inventory of your personal community and find whats missing and finally how to build with intention by creating a table of 12 in your community.   Building with intention and transparency while maintaining your mission and narrative are easy when you follow these steps.   

Special thanks to Patty Farmer and the her team at MarketingMediaMoney.com as well as the teams at CLARAfi and GoDaddy for making these amazing meetups possible.


Jul 12, 202140:16
NewNormal? Small Business Adapts with Ben LaCoss of Insperity with CEO of CLARAfi - Adam Griggs
Jun 29, 202142:09
Picture of Possibility - Arezou Zarafshan CEO of Call Emmy with CEO of CLARAfi, Adam Griggs

Picture of Possibility - Arezou Zarafshan CEO of Call Emmy with CEO of CLARAfi, Adam Griggs

Arezou Zarafshan, CEO of Call Emmy and Board Advisor for SecondActWomen, shares her journey to creating a world of possibility. Continuing to challenge the narrative, Arezou shares her experience as an immigrant, exiting the corporate world, finding strength in her passion to create her business, growing as an entrepreneur through mentorship and how she is giving back today for women like her. 

Using her voice, her story and her platform, Arezou continues to challenge the status quo and rewrite the narrative for so many others. Her focus on empowering women entrepreneurs and underserved/under-represented communities gives her strength and passion.


A Special thank you to the team at CLARAfi and GoDaddy for making these meetups happen. 

Jun 18, 202145:38
Revenues, Constraints & Multitasking - Building on Purpose with Christopher Boyk Consulting & CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

Revenues, Constraints & Multitasking - Building on Purpose with Christopher Boyk Consulting & CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

Chris shares his process for defining constraints, uncovering conflict, resolving team issues and the evil in silos and multitasking. Listen in, learn and leverage from a Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration shares what he has learned in working with owners and entrepreneurs across the country. 


Special thanks to the teams at CLARAfi and GoDaddy for making these amazing meetups possible. 

Jun 11, 202136:52
Niche Marketing - Listen Learn & Leverage with John Knapp, Principal of JA KNAPP AGENCY & CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

Niche Marketing - Listen Learn & Leverage with John Knapp, Principal of JA KNAPP AGENCY & CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

John Knapp shares his journey to finding his passion, working with small businesses and helping to build forward through collaboration and community.   

Listen-in as John shares the moments that matter, the opportunity in relationships and the connections we have tomorrow in our connectivity today. By leveraging community and niche marketing, you can better understand your clients and ultimately will build visions and ventures rather than simply printing an invoice. 

#OwnitLoveit - Special thanks to CLARAfi and GoDaddy for making these weekly Small Business Meetups possible. 

Jun 04, 202125:21
The Surface Area of Success - Chris Stanley, Owner Stanley Real Estate Group and CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

The Surface Area of Success - Chris Stanley, Owner Stanley Real Estate Group and CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

Chris shares his journey to discovering his passion, moving out of the corporate world and how community has and continues to be a catalyst for success. 

Listen in as Chris shares how he has found leverage in learning, opportunity in connections and how we are our own best advocates in a world more networked and connected than ever as long as we know how to find our niche. 

Find a mentor, impact a community and build a brand while making the transition from employee to entrepreneur. Special thanks to the team at CLARAfi and GoDaddy for making these amazing meetups possible. #OwnitLoveit

May 21, 202142:37
RightFooted - Building a world of POSSIBLE with Jessica Cox & CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

RightFooted - Building a world of POSSIBLE with Jessica Cox & CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

Listen in and learn from Jessica Cox of the Rightfooted Foundation on her drive to inspire a community of hope and possibility.   

Jessica shares her vision, her story and her why as she builds forward through speaking and engaging families and businesses across the globe. By sharing how to approached people with empathy and trust first, we empower and grow creativity and champion the opportunities we have in our lives and the lives of those around us. 

Special thanks to CLARAfi and GoDaddy for making these meetups possible. 

#ownitloveit #smallbusinessmatters #nobusinessleftbehind #community #meetups

May 17, 202147:01
A Professional Brand - New Modern Lawyer, Bradley Miller with CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

A Professional Brand - New Modern Lawyer, Bradley Miller with CEO of CLARAfi Adam Griggs

Bradley Miller talks about the evolution of becoming a brand and a professional. Brad shares his journey to creating a community and empowering lawyers to think like an entrepreneur.   

Brad is a coach, a lawyer, a speaker and an influence with years of business ownership and legal practice experience.  

Special thanks to the teams at CLARAfi and GoDaddy for making these meetups possible.

May 07, 202126:38