In this episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with the dynamic and multi-talented Lori Karpman, founder of Lori Karpman & Company and The CopyLab. From her beginnings as a tax lawyer to launching a successful chain of restaurants, to pioneering her way into franchise consulting and content marketing, Lori shares her remarkable journey of reinvention and resilience.

Discover how Lori turned failures into long-term success, how she applies legal precision to persuasive business content, and why "selling your strengths and buying your weaknesses" is the smartest strategy in business. This episode is packed with actionable advice, entrepreneurial inspiration, and insight into the power of content that converts.

When life throws a curveball, some people crumble — and others build an empire. Meet Lorraine Lane, a corporate executive-turned-small business coach who transformed an unexpected layoff into a thriving business spanning 25 years. In this episode of Business Story of the Week, Lorraine shares how her journey began with shock but evolved into a powerful mission to guide small business owners to find their authentic voice, build meaningful networks, and avoid common startup mistakes.

From almost signing a disastrous partnership to learning the magic of asking for help, Lorraine offers hard-earned wisdom on the power of marketing with intention, networking with purpose, and embracing hybrid business models in a post-COVID world. If you're a small business owner trying to stand out, or someone navigating change, this is the insight-packed episode you need.

In this empowering episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Andrea Hunt, EFT tapping and empowerment coach and founder of Living Deliberately Today. From Minnesota to Munich and beyond, Andrea shares her powerful journey of helping ambitious women break through fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome to build unshakable confidence — one bold step at a time.

Discover how emotional resilience, mindset work, and transformational coaching can drive true business growth. Andrea dives deep into the power of community, how to embrace discomfort, and why failure is simply part of the path to success. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or seasoned businesswoman, this episode will help you take that leap and start living deliberately.