Welcome to "Paul's Positive Podcast," where positivity reigns supreme! Each episode is crafted with utmost care for an audience of one - Paul. Join your host, Amy Iverson, as she delves into heartwarming human-interest stories that celebrate resilience, friendship, and the incredible feats of the human spirit.

In this uplifting segment, listeners are treated to an inspiring story about friendship and collaboration leading to business success. The episode centers on childhood friends Jason Rivers and Wesley Fowler, who transformed their lifelong bond into Oasis Energy Drink, a thriving business.

Meeting on the pee-wee football field at age ten, their friendship, now spanning 31 years, is the foundation of their venture. Jason and Wesley's success is attributed to their complementary skills: Jason excels in operations with his numerical acumen, while Wesley shines in marketing with his creative flair.

Their partnership is marked by respect, open communication, and high emotional intelligence, allowing them to tackle challenges with patience and trust. Balancing entrepreneurship and family life, they respect each other's personal commitments, further strengthening their partnership. This heartwarming story highlights how personal relationships can enhance professional endeavors, showcasing the positive impact of collaboration and friendship.

And that's not all! In another stirring segment, Amy introduces Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw, a top striker in women's football. Despite facing the challenges of online abuse, Bunny demonstrated remarkable resilience and strength upon her return to the field, where she scored a goal and defiantly raised her gloved fist in the Black Power salute.

This powerful gesture underscored her message of unity and pride, highlighting that sports can transcend games to make bold statements and celebrate identity. Supported wholeheartedly by her teammates and the community, Bunny's experience exemplifies the victory of love and solidarity over adversity.

Listen in and let these tales of resilience and unity inspire and uplift you. Here's to spreading positivity, one story at a time!

I founded a company with my best friend of 31 years. We never let our egos get in the way of good business.
Shaw performs Black Power salute after goal for Man City Women following racist abuse