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Blaze Your Own Trail

Blaze Your Own Trail

Jordan Mendoza 197 episodes Nov 9, 2026

Blaze Your Own Trail is a podcast hosted by Jordan Mendoza featuring real stories and raw conversations with entrepreneurs and trailblazers. Each episode explores how guests turned adversity into advantage and shares actionable strategies for building a business or career. The show is aimed at listeners who want practical insights and inspiration to pursue their own path.

Episodes

Why Adaptability and Emotional Intelligence Are Important in Business with Ankur Garg
Why Adaptability and Emotional Intelligence Are Important in Business with Ankur Garg Nov 9, 2026 37:34 In this episode, Ankur Garg shares his inspiring journey from a diverse background to becoming a marketing expert and entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of adaptability, emotional intelligence, and consistent effort in achieving success.Key TopicsAnkur Garg's background and journeyThe importance of adaptability in businessEmotional intelligence and self-awarenessContent creation tips for on
How One Small Act of Kindness Started a Movement with Kevin Smith
How One Small Act of Kindness Started a Movement with Kevin Smith Nov 1, 2026 38:48 In this inspiring interview, Kevin Smith shares his journey from corporate success to founding Smith Wealth Advisory Group and Kindness Worldwide. Discover how acts of kindness can transform lives, influence society, and create a global culture of compassion.Key TopicsKevin Smith's personal journey and valuesThe impact of kindness on society and individualsPractical ways to foster kindness in dail
Why Podcast Guesting is a No Brainer for Business Growth with Gini Trask
Why Podcast Guesting is a No Brainer for Business Growth with Gini Trask Oct 30, 2026 49:27 In this episode, Jordan Mendoza interviews Gini Trask about her journey from a family of entrepreneurs, overcoming setbacks, and building a successful travel business to five million dollars. They discuss the importance of organic visibility, podcasting, resilience, and community in business growth.Key TopicsBuilding a sustainable business that is good for your nervous systemThe importance of orga
Why You Should Start Your Day with Revenue Activities with Tom Krol
Why You Should Start Your Day with Revenue Activities with Tom Krol Oct 27, 2026 25:52 In this inspiring interview, Tom Krol shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful real estate coach and entrepreneur. Discover key insights on handling pressure, the importance of fundamentals, and how adversity can be turned into advantage. Key TopicsTom Krol's early life and challengesThe importance of handling pressure in businessFundamentals and basics for ent
The Skill School Never Taught That Changes Careers with Minesh Baxi
The Skill School Never Taught That Changes Careers with Minesh Baxi Oct 24, 2026 45:40 In this episode, Minesh Baxi shares his inspiring journey from India to the US, his insights on education, career skills, and parenting, and details about upcoming events for aspiring speakers and entrepreneurs.Key TopicsMinesh Baxi's childhood in India and move to the USThe importance of skills over degrees in today's worldThe value of growth mindset versus fixed mindsetParenting strategies for d
The Power of Human Connection in Leadership with Dr. Jen Thomas
The Power of Human Connection in Leadership with Dr. Jen Thomas Oct 23, 2026 36:33 In this episode, Dr. Jen Thomas shares her inspiring journey from childhood in Buffalo to becoming a leadership speaker and author. She discusses the importance of human connection, embracing life's ups and downs, and redefining pathways into the workforce.Key topicsJourney from childhood to leadershipThe importance of human connection in work and lifeRedefining pathways into the workforce and edu
Why You Should Build Through Failure with Steve Walsh
Why You Should Build Through Failure with Steve Walsh Oct 17, 2026 44:58 In this episode, Steve Walsh, known as the hands-on angel, shares his journey from a successful corporate career to becoming an entrepreneur and investor. He discusses lessons learned from sports, leadership, building teams, managing multiple business units, and the importance of authenticity and bold outreach in business growth.Key TopicsSteve Walsh's background and journey from corporate to entr
They Used Stimulus Checks to Make Their First Short Film with Kaleb & Kyler Cook
They Used Stimulus Checks to Make Their First Short Film with Kaleb & Kyler Cook Oct 9, 2026 47:50 In this inspiring interview, Kaleb and Kyler Cook share their journey from small-town Illinois to becoming filmmakers with a faith-driven mission. They discuss their creative process, the importance of community, and how their faith shapes their work, culminating in the of their recently released impactful film 'Just One More' which has won several awards in multiple categories Takeaways-Cons
Why Your Network Score Matters More Than Your Credit Score with Eddie Konialian
Why Your Network Score Matters More Than Your Credit Score with Eddie Konialian Oct 2, 2026 41:00 Jordan Mendoza sits down with Eddie Konialian, co-founder of Netwrk.VIP, for a conversation about resilience, leadership, and why networking should be measured by generosity, not extraction. Eddie shares how growing up in Beirut during the civil war, immigrating to Los Angeles, and building his career in finance shaped his belief that real success comes from helping other people win. They discuss
From Burned Out Chef to Global Movement Helping Chef's Thrive with Andres Hinojosa
From Burned Out Chef to Global Movement Helping Chef's Thrive with Andres Hinojosa Sep 29, 2026 49:58 In this episode, Chef Andres Hinojosa shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful chef and mentor. Discover how adversity shaped his life, his passion for food, and his mission to empower other chefs to succeed. Key topicsChef Andres' childhood and early influencesOvercoming adversity and personal challengesThe founding of Dinner with a Chef and Chefpren
They Live On a Cruise Ship with Jeff and Debb Knapp
They Live On a Cruise Ship with Jeff and Debb Knapp Sep 20, 2026 01:20:34 Jeff and Debb share their inspiring journey from hardship to living full-time on a cruise ship, emphasizing the power of resilience, faith, and community impact. Their story highlights overcoming adversity and building a life of purpose and impact.Key TopicsJeff and Debb's background and childhood storiesThe decision to live full-time on a cruise shipThe role of faith and community in overcoming a
From Stuttering to Strength with Marcy Axelrod
From Stuttering to Strength with Marcy Axelrod Sep 9, 2026 49:13 In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza speaks with Marcy Axelrod, who shares her journey of overcoming stuttering and how it shaped her understanding of human connection and compassion. Marcy discusses the importance of showing up authentically in life, the continuum of presence, and how art serves as a powerful medium for expression and community engagement. She

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