In this week’s episode of Creative Chat Cafe, Zef and Sondra host Jon Schumacher, an entrepreneur who co-created the company Hangouts That Convert. We ask Jon questions about his decision to leave behind his stable job and paycheck to fully commit to Hangouts That Convert and his transition from a “desk job” to an online business. In addition, we ask Jon about his family and father in relation to this large transition in celebration of Father's Day.

Jon Schumacher is the co-creator of the company Hangouts That Convert. Hangouts That Convert seeks to help entrepreneurs use online tools such as Google Hangouts, just as major organizations do worldwide. Jon is also an online marketing coach who is well-versed in video marketing, blogging, video SEO, video interviewing, and podcasting. His own podcast is popular on iTunes and has generated thousands of downloads each month in over 50 countries across the world. Jon also has a great sense of energy and loves to "help people share their message."

• Learn how to maximize changes and transitions in our lives to achieve success.
• Get inspiring tips on how to build a part time business while working a full time job.
• Find out what type of traits that can help you become a more successful entrepreneur.
  

In this episode of Creative Chat Cafe, Zef and Sondra host Judy Goss, an influential journalist and host navigating the entrepreneurial world through her organization, Over 40 Females. We ask Mrs. Goss about her organization, which seeks to connect incredible women with other incredible women through networking, as well as about her relationship with her husband and how spousal support and balance is important.

Judy Goss is the founder of Over 40 Females, a nationally acclaimed networking organization for women. Mrs. Goss is also an experienced TV personality and radio show host who has interviewed celebrities and she has appeared on countless TV shows as a news correspondent, lifestyle expert, author, spokesperson, and women's advocate. Mrs. Goss is currently the host of “What Women Want” on LA Talk Radio with 30,000 listeners/month.

• How to balance relationships with spouses in business and life.
  
• Tips on how a spouse can inspire us to do better and achieve the success that we want.
• Important things to keep in mind when building a business with a spouse.

In this episode of Creative Chat Cafe, Zef and Sondra host Handy Luigi, an entrepreneur and finance man who regularly uses virtual meetups to share tips across the entrepreneurial world about leadership in business and marketing. Mr. Luigi will discuss his work in this virtual connection of ideas as well as what inspired him to get involved in this world. In addition, in celebration of Father’s Day, we ask Mr. Luigi about his role as a father and how it influences his career.

Handy Luigi focuses on developing solutions for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and improve their leadership skills. As a Certified Coach from The John Maxwell Team, he has worked with top financial services companies such as MetLife, Prudential, PacificLife, and, most recently, New York Life. Though he is a French-speaking native of Montreal, Canada, Handy currently lives in Fairfield County, Connecticut with his wife and kids.

• How to leverage knowledge with life experience
  

• Receive tips on how to ask the right questions in order to show attention and set the stage for success
  
• Listen to a vibrant discussion on leadership and how it provides significant value
  

In this episode of Creative Chat Cafe, Zef and Sondra host Dr. Ivan Tirado and Elinor Slomba, two entrepreneurs thriving in the world of art and culture. The two discuss the connections between their world of art and culture and how they incorporate it into their businesses. In addition, in celebration of Father’s Day this June, we ask our guests what advice they would give to fathers based on the work that they do.

Dr. Ivan Tirado, founder of The Art of Ivan Tirado LLC, has multiple degrees including a bachelors’ degree in Humanities in Liberal Arts, a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology, a Ph.D. in Education in Instructional Design, and most recently a Ph.D. in Education in Instructional Design for Online Learning. He utilizes these degrees through teaching others, as well as creating his own art which has been exhibited around the world.

Elinor Slomba is the founder of Arts Interstices, which makes it easier for people in various domains to talk to artists, understand their work, and implement more creative ways of working. Along with this, she offers creativity training workshops, curated art exhibits, and more in start-up and tech communities. She also coaches artists and creative entrepreneurs in Agile project management.

• Success tips on using art and culture in the entrepreneurial world
  
• Learn how to use what inspires you to start your own business
  
• Special Father's Day discussion on advice our hosts and guests would give to fathers based on their experiences in business
  

This May, in celebration of Mother's Day, Creative Chat Cafe celebrates and shares stories and journeys of successful women and mom entrepreneurs. In this episode, we feature a woman in business who has thrived through change and self reinvention. Zef and Sondra host Fiona Bain, a Certified Professional Life Coach and a retired Navy Commander.

• Learn how small changes can help you reap big benefits in business and life. 
  
• Get empowering tips on how to move forward and stay motivated post military service. 
  
• Find out what you can and need to do to enhance your transitions in life. 
  

This May, in celebration of Mother's Day, Creative Chat Cafe celebrates and shares stories and journeys of successful women and mompreneurs. In this episode, we feature a woman in business who has thrived through change and self reinvention.

Crystal Horton is a family strategist, personal coach and mom blogger who teaches proven, practical strategies for "thriving" rather than "surviving" in today's fast paced, parenting world.
 
Crystal's enlightening, energetic strategies are designed to promote a greater sense of family-life balance while also opening deeper levels of communication within the family unit.

• The challenges of creating balance in life.
  
• How to describe and communicate business goals to family.
  
• Learn strategies that can promote a greater sense of family-life balance .
  
• Get tips for busy mompreneurs on how to find balance.
  

This May, in celebration of Mother's Day, Creative Chat Cafe celebrates and shares stories and journeys of successful women and mompreneurs. In this episode, We feature two women in business who have thrived through change and self reinvention. 

Rosann Levy is an entrepreneur and the President of The Roart Group. She has more than 25 years of experience in helping business owners achieve their desired success. Her award winning memoir, It’s Never Too Late To Dance, Life’s Journey to Empowerment, Success & Change was published in August, 2009.  Based on the qualities admired by the judges of The Delaware Press Association about Rosann’s memoir, they awarded her a non-fiction award. She was honored with this prestigious award from the Connecticut Press Club on May 6, 2010.

Meena Singh is the Executive Director and Founder of In Awe Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps people affected by abuse, addiction, or anger rebuild lives through recovery coaching and counselling. She was awarded “Woman of Outstanding Leadership in Personal Development” by The International Women’s Leadership Association, New York, NY in May 2013.

• The importance of recognizing change and how to cope and manage it.
• What's key in "reinventing" yourself and making sure you achieve the success you want.
• How to optimize key moments in life to thrive in business.

• Learn how entrepreneurs and businesses are raising awareness towards a greener economy.
  
• Get info on the Green Drinks network!
  
• Get tips on how to "live green" and take part in a growing movement!