Evolving Waves Podcast

Aaron Silverman's son was stillborn. Now the Ari Foss Foundation helps others in this situation

Aaron Silverman was thrilled to welcome his son, Ari, to the world. But he never got that chance, as Ari was a stillborn. On top of the grief, Aaron didn't know what to do next. Years later, Aaron has taken that pain and turned it into the Ari Foss Foundation, which provides grieving parents a path to moving forward should they ever deal with that terrible situation. Today on Evolving Waves, Aaron talks about how the Ari Foss Foundation helps provide funerals or cremations for those with stillborn children.

He went from being charged with attempted murder to launching a famous marinara sauce

Joe Gallagher's life had so many chances to come off the rails. But it never did. After his escape from a thug's basement in the Bahamas, a childhood molestation, and subsequent escape from an attempted murder charge, Joe decided to do something positive with his life. And he did-- by taking his grandmother's legacy within his family and ensuring it would live on forever.

Ep 17: Lost in the Sauce? Joe Gallagher FOUND himself in the sauce

Joe Gallagher is a man who overcame everything you can think of to become a successful businessman. But while no two success stories are alike, it's the exact arena in which Joe found his success that makes him stand out. Tune into today's episode of Evolving Waves and watch as Joe takes us through his journey through the world of marinara sauce creation !

Ep 16: Joe Gallagher was kidnapped and told to drain his bank account... and survived to tell the tale

A man who nearly won a Grammy for his musical talents was simply trying to enjoy a cruise to the Bahamas when, out of nowhere, he was kidnapped in a daze and bused to the middle of nowhere and told to empty his bank account for a group of criminals. And now he's living a happy life, selling his famous pizza/pasta sauce. How did that happen? Today on Evolving Waves, we'll discuss it all with Joe Gallagher, aka Chef Giuseppe.

Ep 15: This woman is TRULY making the world a better place... Evolving Waves (Megan Brown Part III) #inspiration

On Part III of our discussion with intrepreneur Megan Brown, we learn more about how she's able to overcome all the obstacles life has thrown at her to become a difference maker in society. As she explains herself, she shouldn't be here right now. But she is... and our planet is better off because of that.

Ep 14: Going from Lindsay Lohan to being a responsible parent: Evolving Waves (Megan Brown Part II)

After a wildly irresponsible childhood filled with drugs and partying, Megan Brown decided to have her tubes tied... and found herself pregnant anyway. So she realized it was time to straighten up and be a responsible parent, helping guide her son on the path of being a productive and ethical member of the next generation. We dive into all that and more on today's episode of Evolving Waves.

Ep13: As a child, she "lived like Lindsay Lohan." Then she woke up. (Megan Brown story: Part I)

Megan Brown probably isn't supposed to be here today. With a divorced set of parents, a stepfather who encouraged pre-teens to drink, and a childhood filled with drugs and alcohol, she suffered setback after setback, and as she put it- "I lived like Lindsay Lohan". But she had an epiphany and now lives a fulfilling, successful life. How did she do it? On today's episode of Evolving Waves, we explore Megan's early life, how she survived those obstacles, and went on to become a functioning adult.

Ep 12: Katie Blomquist Makes Sure That Children Are Going Places

On today's episode of Evolving Waves, we're thrilled to talk with Katie Blomquist of Going Places. Once an elementary school teacher of underprivileged students, Katie magnanimously gave one of her students a bike as a gift... and then realized there were many more underprivileged students out there who could benefit from her generosity. So she turned her gift for one student into a thriving non-profit organization that ensures bikes for every child who wants one-- regardless of that child's family's financial situation.

Ep 11: No, Gen Z is NOT simply lazy (we interrogated our Gen Z employees about this...)

There are lots of stereotypes out there about every demographic, some true, and some not. We decided to ask two of our employees about some of the stereotypes surrounding their generation as part of a deeper conversation about how they got to where they are today. Meet Tahkya, our SEO and PPC Specialist, and Sicilia, our Marketing Manager, and join us for an insightful discussion today on Evolving Waves!

Ep 10: Steve Nettles discusses why it was important to pay his employees more than himself

Steve Nettles, the founder of Tax Pros Plus and the co-founder of the North Charleston Chamber Of Commerce, sits down and discusses why it was so crucial for his business to pay his employees more than himself. In his discussion, Steve’s passion for empowering others and his belief in the power of equitable compensation shines through. He is a firm advocate for creating a business model that values its workforce, and his insights serve as a compelling reminder of the impact that thoughtful leadership can have on both individuals and the community at large. Through these efforts, Steve Nettles is not only shaping a successful business but is also inspiring a movement toward a more compassionate and sustainable approach to business ownership.