KAMcast

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By: Samara Hurley

Welcome to the KAMcast! The KAM Project is the "take action" movement to inspire, influence, and impact kids and teens worldwide. Your KAMcast Host interviews older teens, parents, mentors and specialists providing tips, advice, education, inspiration and a supportive community to Kid and Teen Entrepreneurs. Introducing owner of ActionistaLIVE and co-Founder of The KAM Project, your host…..Samara Beth Hurley!

REPLAY: "Wear Your Words", Anti-bullying with Manny Cabo
09/08/2021

“Wear Your Words” by Manny Cabo is a powerful anti-bullying song, and you get to hear a snippet. Today's episode of KAMcast is a special one! I have the privilege to speak with NBC’s The Voice 9th season contestant Manny Cabo!

Every once in a while, in the ever-competitive entertainment industry, a presence enters the scene that turns heads, opens eyes and ears, touches hearts, and makes a lasting impact on everyone they encounter:  Such is the case with the multifaceted, Commercial Rockin, arts-embracing and award-winning Singer / Songwriter Manny Cabo. From his incredible 4 chair turn on NBC's "...


REPLAY: Survivor Turns Passion to Business with Laurie Schwartz
08/31/2021

She was born in Munich, Germany, has family members who survived the Holocaust; Laurie Schwartz is a woman of strength. She came to the US at 2 yrs old and lived in Newark, New Jersey, until moving to Baltimore three years later. She and her family lived there until recently moving to Arizona.

Laurie has lived and is living a life of entrepreneurialism and taking action. Sound familiar? Join me as I talk with my mom about her survivor mentality and entrepreneurial heart. 

Topics include: 

How did it all start (1:55)Creme de la Creme (3:12)Baking in...


REPLAY: Foster Care to Success With Lishone' Genovese
08/27/2021

Lishone' Genovese is an award-winning entrepreneur who grew up in the NYC foster care system. She started her first business in 2007 and successfully sold it. Lishone' won her first business award in 2010. She currently owns and operates two businesses. One is a luxury skincare line, and the other is a business and wellness firm, where she helps small business owners make sure their businesses are set up correctly and help them scale when they are ready. She also has four college degrees, one of them being a law degree. 

Today, Lishone’ and I talk about 

Lishone’ shares...


REPLAY Taking Risks And Changing Lives With Team Castillo
08/17/2021

Frank Castillo & Mitch Castillo moved to Arizona in February of 2020 from Chicago for work and the gorgeous weather! Moving cross country during covid was rough! Luckily, Frank and Mitch met Samara and her family during this time and became instant friends. 

Gavin and Ava's school was out, everyone in quarantine, and there wasn't anything to do. Frank and Mitch saw an opportunity to have Gavin and Ava help with their dog, Tanner. Gavin and Ava both quickly fell in love with Tanner. What Frank and Mitch did for Gavin was special. They got Gavin out of his s...


REPLAY: Federal Prison to Thriving Mompreneur with Dianara Saget
08/10/2021

Today's episode of KAMcast is such an inspiring story of triumph, determination, and love. Dianara Saget talks about her life, generational trauma, and going from federal prison to a thriving entrepreneur. 

Dianara Saget was born and raised in Boston, MA, to Dominican parents. She grew up in Roxbury, Mass, and now lives in Alexandria, VA, with three children; 1 adult child and two boys. Dianara has been homeschooling for four years now and ran for the school board in Alexandria, Va, in 2018. Dianara currently serves on a city-appointed board and is also involved in a Racial Equity association. A...


REPLAY: Turning A Diagnosis Into A Movement with Emily Johnson
08/03/2021

Emily Johnson is a mom of 2, married 13 years, owns a hot yoga studio, and is a registered nurse. As if that wasn’t enough, she then went on to get a degree as a family nurse practitioner - amazing!

When asked how Emily does it all she says that she has learned over the years to ask for help and has a lot of support. She says that she was never comfortable asking for help as a little girl growing up. She thought that it was a sign of weakness. She now realizes that this is not tr...


REPLAY: Helping Others Find Their Voice, With Win Charles
07/27/2021

Podcast host, and author, Win Kelly Charles, has Cerebral Palsy and her mission is to help others with physical and mental disabilities to find their voices through written or spoken words, using today's assistive technologies as needed.

Win has 24-hour care that helps her and she works during the day doing journalism and podcasting. 

Win and Samara met in a Clubhouse room and became fast friends. Win’s podcast has grown exponentially with the help of Clubhouse and all the networking that Win has done. 

A Winning Cup is in its 33rd Season with...


YEP Visionary of World’s Greatest Entrepreneurial Community helps Millions Start, Grow and Scale businesses with Single Platform
#23
07/19/2021

Jimmy Ezzell is an inspirational leader who has the master skill of painting a clear picture of his vision while inspiring others to take action on their dreams and goals. Respected as a credible voice in decision making, finding strategic partners, and establishing organizations that grow into the tens of thousands, Jimmy has served on International Advisory Boards, won numerous industry awards, and reached top levels in several companies over the years. Jimmy intuitively sees the threads of opportunity that wind through an organization and brings them together into a coherent whole.

As the CEO and President...


Making A Difference In The World with Monica Vidal
#23
07/13/2021

In today's episode of KAMcast, I continue talking with my dear friend Monica Vidal with Visual Wow and Washington Talent Agency. 

Monica Vidal is a Photographer, Podcaster, Consultant and Business Coach. She is exceptionally talented in the art of listening to the human element of problem-solving. Monica has a deep history with ILEA, the International Live Events Association, and the Special Events community and has received multiple awards from both. Today, she is the backbone of the WTA Photography studio and the Visual WOW podcast, along with her partner & husband Jack.

"You have to give p...


Solopreneurs to Partners with Jack Hartzman & Monica Vidal
#22
07/06/2021

In today's episode of KAMcast, I sit down with lifelong friends of mine who introduced me to the world of podcasting, Jack Hartzman and Monica Vidal. 

Jack Hartzman is a professional photographer with more than 30 years behind his Canon cameras. Jack's decades of experience in the industry range from portraits and weddings to conferences and live events. He is a coach, mentor, motivational speaker, producer, director, podcaster, and really good guy. He plays guitar in a local 80's band and quite an accomplished home chef when not behind the camera or microphone. 

Monica Vidal is a...