On today’s episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, Jennifer Glass dives into a topic that often surprises business owners—grants for for-profit businesses. While many nonprofits know about grant opportunities, most entrepreneurs aren’t aware that “free money” could be available to boost their business as well. Jennifer is joined by grant expert Christine Hiebel, whose mission is to empower business owners to find, qualify for, and win the grants that can help them grow.

Christine shares her own journey into the world of grants, the biggest misconceptions around grant funding, and practical tips for identifying legitimate opportunities. She explains the importance of aligning your business goals with the requirements of a grant, how to get “grant ready,” and why sharpened messaging through grants can even improve your pitch to customers. Plus, Christine breaks down the process for both new and established businesses, clarifies reporting requirements, and offers resources for listeners ready to explore the world of business grants.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your business could benefit from grant funding—or if you’re just curious about how the process really works—this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you unlock new resources for your business growth.

About my guest: Christine empowers business owners with the tools to write winning proposals, navigate funding opportunities, and overcome the overwhelm that holds 60% of applicants back. Through her proven process, she helps entrepreneurs take action—unlocking free money that fuels their business growth.

Fund your success. Ignite your future. 🚀

Welcome to another episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business. Today, host Jennifer Glass sits down with Jessper Maquindang, owner of Family Lead Management Consulting, to dive deep into the true essence of leadership—what it means, how it’s defined, and how anyone can unlock their inner leader.

Together, they explore Jesper’s journey from dreaming of being a leader as a young child to managing teams, pursuing a master's in leadership, and championing the philosophy of servant leadership. Jessper shares how inspiring change and motivating people starts with finding purpose and building connections, even in a world full of resistance to change.

You’ll also hear Jesper’s personal story of overcoming asthma and running a marathon, a powerful metaphor for perseverance, self-motivation, and trusting the process—even when it hurts. Whether you see yourself as a leader or a follower, this episode challenges you to rethink what success means to you, how you can make a difference, and how your own journey shapes the legacy you’ll leave behind.

Tune in for actionable insights and inspiring stories about leadership, resilience, and moving forward—one step at a time.

About my guest: Jessper Maquindang (pronounced MAWK-WIN-DANG) is the owner of FamiLEAD Management Consulting, which helps leaders and managers build stronger teams through team-building activities, leadership assessments, and executive coaching. With over a decade of experience improving the effectiveness and productivity of many teams, he enjoys finding ways to inspire collaboration and camaraderie. In spite of growing up with asthma, Maquindang has become an avid runner, preparing for his 17th marathon race.

Connect with Jessper on LinkedIn, YouTube, and on the web at https://www.famileadconsulting.com

Keywords: leadership, servant leadership, team building, executive coaching, inspiring action, motivation, overcoming challenges, personal growth, professional development, business coaching, company culture, resistance to change, defining success, marathon running, perseverance, mindset, legacy, leadership assessments, collaboration, camaraderie, change management, community leadership, family leadership, workplace productivity, effective teams, hybrid work, remote teams, sense of belonging, employee engagement, storytelling

Welcome back to another episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business! In this episode, host Jennifer Glass sits down with digital marketing expert Lois Wyant to demystify the world of artificial intelligence for business owners. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to really harness the power of AI—or even just where to start—this one’s for you.

Lois shares her journey from running a successful portrait studio to teaching others how to conquer the digital space, and reveals her top AI tools for streamlining business processes, boosting your Google ranking, and ramping up your marketing efforts. From perfecting your prompts in ChatGPT to leveraging AI-powered video, optimizing your website for SEO, and introducing voice agents to your customer journey, Jennifer and Lois break down practical strategies you can use right now.

Plus, they tackle common concerns about using AI, from intellectual property risks to protecting your personal likeness online, and share actionable tips for getting the most from these new technologies. Whether you’re an AI newbie or already experimenting with the latest tools, tune in to hear how you can make AI your next best employee—and add a serious boost to your business mojo!

About my guest: With an entrepreneurial spirit inherited from her parents, embarking on her first business venture during high school. Alongside her husband, they established a thriving portrait studio. It was during this time that she delved into online marketing, diligently staying abreast of the latest updates. Through consistent effort, she achieved and maintained a top 3 ranking on Google. Today, she leverages her expertise to assist others in attaining similar success in the digital realm.

Connect with Lois on LinkedIn and on the web at https://jftwebmarketing.com/