Talkin Success

Deborah Cross was born in the United States and is the owner of her own clothing label "Deborah Cross". She is a high end fashion designer that has been in business for over 30 years. In Deborah's interview she compares being an artist to being a business owner & the marriage between them. As well as describes the pros & cons of being a woman entrepreneur & major bread winner in the family.

Born in Sweden, Marcus Kowal is the CEO of Systems Training Centers and Co-Founder, with his Russian born wife Mishel, of Liam's Life Foundation. Systems Training Center is an all encompassing, mixed martial arts and conditioning training centre with 4 locations in the Los Angeles area.

Ash Sobhe was born in Iran. His family was forced to move to the United States because of a war divided country. His father made him a bet in high school to make $1,000,000 before he was 30, Which he achieved by starting his digital marketing company R6S.

Half Japanese American, Makani Carzino is the Head Chef & owner of the high end burger restaurant chain,Pono Burger. She is a self made, powerhouse female chef, who created her business from the ground up. From the ingredients that she acquires directly from farmers, to the inspiring culinary twist she puts on the classic American Burger she always makes sure to build slowly & do it the right way.

Joseph Cozza and Joe Bisazza are gay partners who both left the east coast to find each other in San Francisco. At nearly forty, Joseph and Joe started Joseph Cozza Salon, a multi million dollar full service salon with 2 locations in San Francisco. They are living proof that it is never too late to become an entrepreneur.

Originally from Italy, the 3 Marcaccini brothers own one of the largest Gelato manufacturing companies in the United States. Giancarlo, Monte and Gianandrea created their Gelato company, Villa Dolce, over 15 years ago and continue to hit milestones with a full steam approach to the growth of their business.