The Business RoundUp with Melissa Bill

Empowering Young Latina Athletes: Interview with ELLA Sports Foundation Co-founder

In this episode of the Business Roundup, Melissa Bill interviews Lilly Travieso, co-founder of ELLA Sports Foundation, which empowers young Latina athletes through mentorship and community engagement. They discuss the foundation's mission, the importance of representation in sports, and Lily's personal journey as an athlete and leader. The conversation highlights the various programs ELLA offers, including sports clinics and academic workshops, aimed at fostering leadership and growth among young women in sports.
Lily shares her aspirations for the future and the impact of mentorship on the next generation of athletes as well as:
How ELLA Sports Foundation supports young Latina athletes.
The foundations focus on community, athletics, and academics.
Mentorship is crucial for young athletes' development.Representation in sports leads to cultural shifts.
How Lily's mother was a significant influence in her journey.
How sports can be a catalyst for personal growth.
The foundation's various programs nationwide, which encourage young girls to pursue sports is essential.
Don't miss this look into how we can support young women achieve their goals and dreams.
 
 
 
 

Grow Haralson Initiatives: Chamber President on Fostering Economic Growth

Take a journey into what a small town is doing to spurn economic growth. In this episode we speak with Tara Chapman, President & CEO of the Greater Haralson Chamber to discuss why the chamber is the cornerstone of the community. Chapman provides insight into:
Her background and how she has spent more than 20 years leading localized efforts in economic development, tourism, and business growth.
Discuss projects such as Grow Haralson, unified chamber and development authority initiatives.
Steps for strengthening business communities in rural and small-town markets.
The role of tourism and community branding in economic growth
Leadership strategy, especially for women in executive roles.
How public-private partnerships can drive business expansion and resilience.
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Interview with Disney's Secret Weapon, Creative Producer, Lee Romaire

In this episode we interview Lee Romaire, an Emmy-award winning, creative producer and the founder of Romaire Studios.
Lee has built a distinguished name in the entertainment industry as one of Disney and Universal Creative's greatest secret weapons, crafting live-action creatures and characters. In this episode he shares where the love for character creation began and how did his childhood visits to Disneyland play a part in this fascination. Plus: 
How his early involvement in taxidermy experiments helped spurn a quest to create the lifelike characters he's developed over the years.
His move to Los Angeles and working with legendary makeup artist Dick Smith.
What was it like to create characters for films including Steven Spielberg's War of The Worlds, Stephen King's Nightmares and Dreamscapes, and Legend of the Guardians
What were the most challenging characters to create.
His work on the theme park attractions Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World and Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash Attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood.
What distinguishes his company from other special effects and animatronic studios.
Dive into the world of creation with us and find out what it takes to make these lifelike characters come to life.

Trump, Tariffs and America's Business Reset: Interview with Relentless Bill Robinson

In this episode of The Business RoundUp, we are joined by Relentless Bill Robinson from Newsmax - a veteran in the news industry, having won numerous prestigious awards for his columns and articles. Bill has covered stories for Newsmax, FORTUNE Small Business, and The Wall Street Journal Europe
Bill shares his journey from a businessman and entrepreneur, to writing columns and appearing on CNN and Newsmax. He also discusses his interviews with Trump, and his personal take on:
Why tariffs are a must: Understanding the ins and outs of tariffs and how they are resetting the economy.
How Trump's initiatives are driving small business growth.
His words of wisdom when it comes to the future of American business.
Join us for this insightful episode to see how the world of media and politics often converge.
 

Joe Jurgielewicz & Son: What it Takes to Build a Pekin Duck Dynasty

In this episode we are joined by Joey and Michael Jurgielewicz, of Joe Jurgielewicz & Son - a family-owned, fourth-generation Pekin duck farmer based in Pennsylvania.
They discuss the founding of this family-owned and operated business and what are the key ingredients to building one of the largest Pekin duck farming businesses in the U.S. Michael and Joey give insight into:
Why part of their success comes from being the only poultry farm in North America owned and operated by a veterinarian.
How having veterinarians as owners has fostered the family's belief in humanely treating animals and how this creates a higher quality product.
According to Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the average life of a family business is 24 years. How they've beat these odds.
Why the continuous pursuit of improvement has led to a lasting business.
Expanding their business here in the U.S. and globally.
The increasing consumer interest in eating duck meat and its health benefits.
The shift towards consumers wanting less processed foods.
Don't miss this insightful conversation!
 

Myseum Transforms Memory Sharing: Interview with Tech Entrepreneur Darin Myman

In this episode on the Business RoundUp, we catch up with Darin Myman, a veteran technology entrepreneur, media innovator and the CEO of Myseum.
Darin discusses the unique concepts behind Myseum, a new consumer app designed to change how we capture, share, and preserve digital memories. He also shares his journey into the technology space, including: 
How he founded and led multiple public companies including BigString Corporation and Wally World Media. 
His background on LiveInsurance.com, the first online insurance broker, and held a senior role at Westminster Securities Corporation.
How his new platform is furthering online privacy, social media technology and memory preservation.
Don't miss this episode as we look into the next era of social media and online memory sharing
 

Inside "The Big Beautiful Bill" with Tax Expert Ryan Otto of Accent Financial

Taxes affect everyone from small businesses to the average taxpayers. In this episode, Ryan Otto, President and Owner of Accent Financial Services, walks us through "The Big Beautiful Bill" which recently passed in July of 2025.
Otto breaks down parts of this bill and who will see the greatest effects from changes including:
Permanent QBI deduction for small businesses
Bonus depreciation
Research and Development, how is this opening up doors
QSBS and changes within the stock market
Discuss this year's tax filing, filing changes, and how this may affect tax withholdings
Accent's expanding Tax Smithing services
Join us for this in-depth look into changes we're likely to see when it comes to filing our taxes next year and find out why early preparation is key to a successful tax strategy.
 
 

Cem Zorlular, CEO of Er-Kim on the Global Challenge of Drug Inequity

This week on the Business RoundUp we catch up with Cem Zorlular, CEO of Er-Kim to discuss the global challenge of drug inequity. During this conversation, Cem breaks down the vast challenges of access to life saving pharmaceuticals especially in underserved areas of the world, plus:
His own family experience with drug inequity and how it shaped his perspective on global drug access.
How Er-Kim is a direct continuation of his family's legacy.
Er-Kim's focus on rare disease treatments and why it's so crucial for low- and middle-income countries.
How Western markets rarely see dramatic shifts, but such changes are commonplace globally. (natural disasters, economic volatility, war, etc.) 
Given these significant challenges, what unique strategies/business models has Er-Kim developed to navigate these volatile environments and ensure a more consistent supply of medications.
Don't miss this information packed episode!