Bank the Fire

In the final episode of season two, Bob sits down with artist, songwriter, and producer of Bank the Fire, DEZI. They discuss how she found success as an artist once she started doing it for herself instead of others, the mindset of a solo-preneur, their shared love of therapy and the importance of loving yourself, and much more. 

Join us as Bob sits down with world-touring stand-up comedian Lisa Corrao. They cover a range of topics, from her transition from being an educator to the world of comedy, Bob and Lisa's shared love for everything food-related, to growing up watching Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Julia Child. Please enjoy! 

In this week's episode, Bob sits down with songwriter and social media extraordinaire, Libby Larkin. They talk about how they got their start as a songwriter who creates safe spaces for underrepresented artists, how they developed their career in social media, the queer experience, and much more. Join us for the most candid conversation on Bank the Fire to date! 

This week, Bob sits down with Minda Zetlin, the author of Career Self-Care: Find Your Happiness, Success and Fulfillment at work. They discuss identifying the things we need to have a happy work life, and the power she has found over her work life as a freelancer. 

This week on Bank the Fire, Bob sits down with Noah Wunsch, CEO and founder of Ruby Hibiscus Water. They discuss how he treats his company as the living organism that it is, and the creation of the Rubyverse; a peek into his subconscious. 

In this week's episode, Megan Davidson, one of the most experienced labor doulas in the country, joins Bob for a discussion on the importance of holding space for others as a labor doula, being on call literally all the time, and much more. She even shares a couple of awesome crazy New York stories about women giving birth. 

In this week's episode, Bob is joined by C. Zawadi Morris, founder and writer for The Brooklyn Reader. They discuss how she accidentally started her Brooklyn-centric media company, the sustainability of news media, and manifesting ones goals.

In the premier episode of Bank the Fire season 2, Bob sits down with Xenia Viray of Myths of Creation. They discuss transitioning out of a life of workaholism, creativity as part of the human experience, and Xenia schools us on her current venture of human design. To book a human design session with Xenia, please click the link below!

In the final episode of season one, Bob sits down with acupuncturist Cesar Puello. They discuss his days as a sculptor, his transition into life as an acupuncturist, how meditation changed his life, and his incredible ability to avoid burnout. 

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In today's episode, Bob is joined by Gretchen Maull of GG Maull Functional Handbags. They discuss how she developed her unique retail strategy, how GG Maull minimizes their fashion eco-footprint, and the brands conscious effort to empower and bring joy to women. 

Join Bob in conversation with Emellie O'Brien of Earth Angel Sets as they discuss digging in the trash, bring environmental sustainability to the film industry, and the growing pains of scaling a business. 

In this week's episode, Bob is joined by photographer and documentarian Kelly Marshall. They discuss Kelly's foray into environmentalism before following her true calling in photography, her creation of her documentary, Birthing of a Nation, and much more. 

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In these week's episode, Bob talks finance with Hatim Banaja, senior Vice President of Toroso Investments. They discuss paying ones dues to choose career moves, investment products, and Hatim's education in the mind-body connection and how it came to change his life. Please note that this discussion reflects the views and opinions of Bob and Hatim alone, and should not be taken as financial advice. 

In this week's episode, Bob is joined by Laura of The body-inclusive bra and lingerie store, The Rack Shack. They discuss the passion of problem solving, the anatomy of breasts and the process of finding the right bra for your body, and the psychology of customer service. 

In this week's episode, Bob is joined by Nikki Porcher, founder of Buy from a Black Woman. They discuss the different experience for female BIPOC entrepreneurs, the beauty of the early days of entrepreneurship, owning a truth until it’s a reality, and hustling as a single mom.

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In this week's episode, Bob is joined by Kalyn Johnson Chandler of Effie’s Paper, Stationary and Whatnot. They discuss pivoting out of her career as a lawyer that no longer gave her joy and yet well-prepared her for running her own business; how consistency, creativity and sometimes sheer luck are the ingredients of a successful business. 

In this weeks episode, Bob is joined by Brother Dave Kenneally. They discuss how he got to where he is as a mindfulness meditation teacher, from his time as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps to his experiences as a Buddhist Monk in the tradition of the Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

In Bank the Fire's debut episode, Bob is joined by Stephanie Maslow-Blackman, CEO and Founder of Metalicious Jewelry. They discuss how Stephanie became a jewelry designer, mom life, the entrepreneur mindset and hustle culture.