Mentor Moments with Alex Quian

This episode, I was joined by Benjamin Vann. He is the CEO and Founder of Impact Ventures, a Dallas-based startup accelerator dedicated to eliminating social and economic barriers facing underestimated women and entrepreneurs of color. Mr. Vann brings over a decade of experience in corporate finance, banking, philanthropy, and public affairs, and is driven to mentoring students and other entrepreneurs.

During this episode, we discuss some of the challenges facing minorities pursuing professional success, building your social capital, setting goals, and more.

This episode, I was joined by Christiana Yebra. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Vouch, a Dallas-grown dating app founded by Bachelorette alum, Sean Lowe. Christiana is a recognized thought leader on everything about millennial business and culture, and frequently champions causes related to women’s empowerment, especially in business and STEM-related fields.

During this episode, we discussed how to build meaningful connections with others, the importance of curating your online presence, and more.

This episode, I was joined by Jeff Cheney. He is the Mayor of Frisco, Texas, a position which he has served in since 2017. Under his administration, Frisco was recognized as the fastest growing city in America and voted the #1 best place to live by Money Magazine. He is also a co-founder of the Cheney Group, a residential realty firm.

During this episode, we discussed the importance of prioritizing goals, how to accept feedback graciously, and more.

This episode, I was joined by Ossa Fisher. She is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Istation, an award-winning education technology company that serves over four million students across the world. Prior to becoming the President and COO, Ossa served as the Chief Marketing Officer of Istation, and has years of experience being a leader in the technology and finance sectors.

During this episode, we discuss setting goals and staying on top of them, elevating your personal brand, serving the community, and more.

This episode, I was joined by Bill Cawley. He is the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cawley Partners, a full-service commercial real estate company. Bill is a veteran in the Dallas real estate market, having launched and bought several firms over the decades of his career.

During this episode, we discussed the importance of finding the right balance between working and your personal life, building drive and grit, and more.