In this episode of Beating the Odds, Brian Dockery, founder of Love Green Company, shares his inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing in North Carolina to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the eco-friendly product industry. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of sustainability, and the vision behind his company, which aims to replace single-use plastics with environmentally friendly alternatives. Brian emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and conviction in entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights for aspiring business owners.

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As a nurse in Detroit, Jordana Latozas has had a front row seat to the devastation of the opioid epidemic and she knew she had to do something. So she bought an old RV and converted it to Michigan's first mobile addiction clinic. Hear her inspirational story as a first time entrepreneur helping patients from her truck.

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Growing up in the Philly suburbs as the child of Fillipino immigrants, Jacqueline Sayoc became a molecular scientist. She wanted to be an entrepreneur and started a screen printing business with her brother, focused on the immigrant community and experience. Listen to her inspiring story of success.

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As a child in Alabama, Valencia Callens Neptune loved to sing and dance. A lot. She studied music in college and has now turned her love of the performing arts into a growing indie record label in Georgia. Hear her story about perseverance and success.

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After losing her mother early and her father to depression later, Paula Lauzon struggled to follow her dream of being an actress. After moving from Boston to L.A. to North Carolina, she is now a successful entrepreneur with her own studio and film production company. Listen to her story.

Find out more about HarLau Productions at harlauproductions.com.

Growing up in the California central valley, Amanda went into the corporate world and began planning corporate functions for her company. Then she decided to go out on her own and start a wedding planning company. She now employs 16 people and handles all sorts of events. Covid was really hard on her company, but she has bounced back bigger than ever. Listen to her great story.

Find out more about Amanda Holder Events at amandaholderevents.com and on Instagram @amandaholderevents.