EOFire | Daily chats with Entrepreneurs On Fire

Driven by her hatred for injustice and love for the underdog, Catherine left behind a career in venture capital and private equity to pursue a higher calling. In 2010, she founded Defy Ventures, an organization dedicated to transforming the hustle of formerly incarcerated individuals and equipping them to go legit.

Carter has built and sold over 1,000 apps in the last three years while blogging and consulting with developers large and small. His blog has reached millions of readers promoting ambition and thinking outside of the box. When he's not working on apps, he's traveling, swimming and giving out high fives.

Since being awarded Mentor of the Year in 2006 Dino has worked with high-end entrepreneurs who want to replicate their business success into their personal relationships. As a PHD - Passionate Husband and Dad - he is on a mission to help entrepreneurs grow their business without sacrificing their marriage.

Ryan is a former gang member turned serial entrepreneur, self-made millionaire and CEO & Co-Founder of ViSalus. In March 2013 he became the #1 New York Times Best-selling Author of Nothing To Lose, Everything To Gain, where he effectively imparts lessons learned from obstacles faced and provides a road map for entrepreneurial success.

Ivan is the Founder & Chairman of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. BNI now has over 6,900 chapters throughout the world. In 2013 BNI generated 5.4 million referrals resulting in almost $6.5 billion dollars worth of business for its members.

Donald is the author of several books, including Best-sellers Blue Like Jazz and A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. He helps people live a better story at creatingyourlifeplan.com and has a marketing consulting company at storybrand.com.

GreatBlue President and Founder, Michael specializes in design and implementation of research methodologies including phone, mail, web-based studies, focus groups, and in-depth interviews. He empowers clients with objective, reliable data to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Brian is an entrepreneur, author and writer for the Huffington Post on authority marketing. He helps entrepreneurs clearly define their magic, position them as authorities, then get national media coverage for them. He’s been profiled and featured on the Howard Stern Show, Wall Street Journal, Perez Hilton, Forbes and Inc.

Kelly is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author who has built her cutting-edge empire from the world of fashion styling. Comfortable in the currency of catwalk and commerce alike, Kelly has 2 books, a podcast and a successful iTunes application under her Hermès belt, as well as a thriving styling agency StyleMeDivine.com.

Jay is a New York Times Best-selling Author, keynote speaker, digital marketing consultant, podcaster, and inventor of the brand-new MarketingPodcasts.com site.

Cevin is a successful speaker, author and serial entrepreneur. He connects with people to help them apply the principles of Spontaneous Leadership to their careers, businesses and lives. He’s the oldest of 10, a father, grandfather, veteran, cancer survivor, and has travelled extensively - so he also has a REAL education.

Ryan is an internationally recognized author and Millennial keynote speaker who has shared the stage with fellow thought leaders from iconic brands like MTV, Facebook, and Uber. He equips organizations and leaders with the next generation leadership, branding, and communication skills needed to thrive in today’s multi-generational marketplace.

Meridith is a Business Growth Expert and works with clients to create cultures of employee innovation instilling ownership at every level to get profits at every turn. She is the Author of several books including Winning In The Trust and Value Economy.

Mark feels like a pretender to the entrepreneurial title despite Co-founding a design & digital agency serving some of the world's biggest brands. A constant learner, he always attempts to move forward, his only fear being retirement. In 2012 he burnt out, reassessing strategies to maintain sanity – resulting in more growth!

Travis’ expertise in Internet marketing product development and technology has led to highly profitable and scalable services that have benefited tens of thousands of customers and led to tremendous growth in every company he has been a part of.

Harry is a full-time aerospace engineer, blogger, freelance writer and entrepreneur. He started his first website in 2012: a personal finance blog for young professionals, and Harry's current project is a blog and podcast for rideshare drivers. After just 6 months, The Rideshare Guy is one of the top sites for rideshare drivers, and he is a leading influencer in the rideshare community.

Shane is the CEO of Walker Tape Co, and the Co-founder of Zen Float Co. He's an inventor at heart and has revolutionized both of his industries. His inventions have been featured on ABC, MSN, and Yahoo. He is an active industry expert producing webinars, interviews, and how-to videos.

Toby is Co-author of Web Marketing That Works. He is CEO of Bluewire Media, a keynote speaker, and an Olympic Water Polo player. With his business partner Adam Franklin, Toby co-created 33 free web marketing templates, which have been seen by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.

Chad is the Founder of Learn With Bricks LLC, which produces Brick Fest Live, a LEGO Fan Festival that attracts tens of thousands people to each event. After spending 15 years in the corporate world, Chad found the ideal way to combine his passion and career - all because his daughter asked him to make a YouTube video.

Isaac exclusively works with entrepreneurs around the world in customized health programs, seminars and health retreats. He is the Founder of Designer Health Centers and has worked with the Royal Family in Saudi Arabia, along with some of the top celebrities in the world of entrepreneurism.