In this inspiring episode, Laura Skinner sits down with Alina Addison, a former corporate trading executive who made a courageous leap from the security of the financial world, founder of ADAPTAA, a leadership coaching firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations navigate change through emotional intelligence and courageous leadership. Alina shares her inspiring journey from a corporate trading career to becoming a leadership coach, driven by her personal experience as a single mother and the challenges of raising a son with autism.

Discover how Alina leverages neuroscience and positive psychology to empower leaders to embrace discomfort, take calculated risks, and transform their professional and personal lives. She also discusses her vision for ADAPTAA’s leadership retreats in Transylvania, designed to cultivate resilience and excellence.

This episode is packed with actionable insights on overcoming fear, reframing failure, and building the courage needed to adapt and thrive in today’s rapidly changing world.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Sam Dixon and TJ Mathis, co-founders of OneTap, a next-gen fashion shopping platform revolutionizing how Gen Z discovers and shops for clothing. Sam and TJ share their journey from college classmates to startup founders, walking us through the evolution of their idea—from a rewards management concept to an AI-powered e-commerce solution built on personalization, community, and creator-driven influence.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Mary Jane Copps — better known as The Phone Lady — a trailblazing entrepreneur who’s spent nearly two decades helping businesses bring humanity back into communication. With over 15,000 people trained and 700+ clients served, Mary Jane has built a powerful business around a skill many now take for granted: talking on the phone.

She shares the origin story of her company, the evolving needs of sales and customer service teams, and how real-time conversations are not just surviving — but thriving — in a digital-first world. From training financial advisors to auditing startup sales calls, Mary Jane breaks down the art of tone, listening, and overcoming phone anxiety. Whether you're a founder, team leader, or just someone who dreads dialing a number, this episode offers a refreshing reminder: conversation is still one of your strongest tools.