Nelson Brooks - Chief Cabana Boy

What happens when you come home from a party with a business idea—and turn it into a thriving entrepreneurial empire? Nelson, best known for appearing on Shark Tank, joins Well Done You to share the bold journey behind Cabana Boys, Cocktail Cowboys, The Cocktail Crew, and Cabana Girls Scottsdale. Tune in for an energizing conversation about creativity, hiring the right people, learning from his dad, and taking the first step toward your goals. Nelson’s story is proof that one idea can become something much bigger when you’re willing to act on it. Listen now, then ask yourself: What step can YOU take today? Follow Nelson on social media and check out his businesses for more inspiration. Cabana Boys: @thecabanaboys  Cocktail CowBoys: @thecocktailcowboys   The Cocktail Crew: @cocktailcrewbartending Cabana Girls Scottsdale: @yourcabanagirls Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com.  Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore. Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter (Instagram) and @ra.cook2023 (Facebook) @racookwriter (Tik Tok) To inquire about advertising, contact [email protected].      

Tony Clintock - Mr. Tony Guy In this episode you will meet Tony Clintock, nicknamed Mr. Tony Guy by a favorite neighborhood kid and you will learn how he was an entrepreneur from an early age and how he took that work ethic and lessons learned and built a successful career.   A New Jersey native, Tony has over three decades of leadership experience and an impressive track record in the mortgage and financial services industry.   Tony’s distinguished career includes pivotal roles at major financial institutions, including EVP/National Retail Sales Executive – East at U.S. Bank, where he successfully oversaw retail sales strategies across the eastern half of the U.S., driving growth and expanding the bank’s retail footprint. Prior to that, Tony served as Head of Retail Lending – SVP at TIAA Bank (formerly EverBank) where he managed the multi-channel residential lending sales strategy for a $26 billion financial services firm.  Tony is the EVP of Warp Speed Holding where his distinguished track record in leading high-performing teams, cultivating leadership talent, and driving substantial organizational growth is guiding the company’s expansion.   Tony and his wife have 3 children and divide their time between their homes in Florida and New Jersey.  He enjoys spending time with family and friends and his favorite companion his dog Rocky.  You can connect with Tony on Linked In or visit www.anthonyclintock.com Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com.  Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore. Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter (Instagram) and @ra.cook2023 (Facebook) @racookwriter (Tik Tok) To inquire about advertising, contact [email protected].    

Some conversations stay with you long after they end. This is one of them. I’m honored to introduce you to Joseph and Adrianna Costanzo and their incredible son, Anthony. When Anthony spent his first four months in the NICU, books became a source of comfort, hope, and connection for their family. Today, that experience has grown into The Warrior Family Books for NICU, a 501(c)(3) charity that has donated more than 4,600 new baby books to Neonatal Intensive Care Units and Specialty Care Units throughout New England. Their story is a beautiful reminder that gratitude can become action and that one family’s journey can bring hope to thousands of others. I loved getting to know the Costanzo family, and I know you will too Then visit nicuwarriorfamily.com to learn more, follow @warrior_family_books_for_nicu on Facebook and Instagram, and consider supporting their mission through their Amazon registry. If this episode inspires you, please share it. Every share helps this remarkable organization reach more families and reminds us all that even the smallest act of kindness can make a lasting difference. Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com.  Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore. Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter (Instagram) and @ra.cook2023 (Facebook) @racookwriter (Tik Tok)      

  What happens when a psychiatric nurse, advocate, artist, mother, and grandmother combines decades of experience helping others heal with a deep belief in the power of creativity, resilience, and human connection?   You get a conversation that is honest, uplifting, and filled with wisdom.   In this episode, Angie Aguillard shares her journey of helping others navigate trauma, growth, and transformation while also embracing her own path of reinvention and purpose. We talk about healing, advocacy, family, art, starting over, and why taking that very first step toward change is often the hardest and most important step of all.   If you have ever faced a challenge, wondered if it was too late to start again, or needed a reminder that growth is possible at any age, this episode is for you.   Want to connect with Angie? Follow her on TikTok: @louisianaheatandsoul.     Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com.  Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore. Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter (Instagram) and @ra.cook2023 (Facebook) @racookwriter (Tik Tok) To inquire about advertising, contact [email protected].  

New episode of Well Done You is live and this conversation is one everyone needs to hear. I sat down with Christian “Boo” Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner, former fighter pilot, keynote speaker, and leadership expert who has helped companies like Pfizer, McDonald’s, Specsavers, and even two Super Bowl teams improve decision making, communication, and execution under pressure. We talked about why teams must truly be on the same page, how focusing on the destination changes everything, why leaders need time to think, and Boo’s powerful definition of “flawless.” Such an insightful conversation with practical ideas you can apply immediately. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you enjoy podcasts. Check out Boo and his team at www.afterburner.com and keep your eye out for his new book Flawless Leadership coming out later this year. Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com.  Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore. Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter (Instagram) and @ra.cook2023 (Facebook) @racookwriter (Tik Tok) To inquire about advertising, contact [email protected].  

If you love discovering authors who truly bring a place and its people to life you are going to enjoy this episode. This week on Well Done You, I sit down with author Greg McLaughlin, a seasoned storyteller with over 20 years of writing and an impressive career that spans journalism, marketing, business operations, and leadership. Greg has written 15 novels, including his best-selling Rhode Island series Matunuck, Erosion, Moonstone, and Blackberry, stories that immerse you in a coastal community filled with layered characters, emotion, and connection. He also shares his journey from studying Creative Writing and Film to building a career that blends creativity and business and what it really takes to stay committed to your craft over time. His latest novel Heading for Home is out now through Winding Road Stories, and it is another beautiful example of his ability to tell stories that resonate. Tune in now to hear his story and get inspired. Then go check out his books on Amazon and follow him on social media to learn more about his work and what he is creating next. Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com.  Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore. Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter (Instagram) and @ra.cook2023 (Facebook) @racookwriter (Tik Tok) To inquire about advertising, contact [email protected].

  In this episode of the Well Done You podcast, I sit down with the incredibly talented artist and illustrator Mike Quiñones G. Many of you already know his work from my Good To Be Me book series, and I feel so lucky and grateful that I had the chance to collaborate with him. But what makes this conversation even more special is what he is creating now.  Mike has brought countless stories to life as a talented illustrator, and now, for the first time, he steps into the role of author with this incredible new book.  Kids on Adventures: KOA ABC Animals – My Bilingual Expedition is truly something special. It is a bilingual English Spanish masterpiece that makes learning feel like a fun adventure around the world. From A to Z, you will discover incredible animals while naturally picking up both languages along the way.    We also dive into such an important idea in this episode… we all take in information differently. And when we become more open to that, everything changes. The way we connect, communicate, and grow. If you love meaningful conversations, creativity, and work that truly makes an impact, you are going to love this one. 🎧 Take a listen and tell me what stood out to you You can purchase Mike’s new book Kids on Adventures: KOA ABC Animals – My Bilingual Expedition online at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com.  Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore. Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter (Instagram) and @ra.cook2023 (Facebook) @racookwriter (Tik Tok) To inquire about advertising, contact [email protected].    

  Ellen Comeaux- Portfolio Life What if the next chapter of your life wasn’t about slowing down… but about living more intentionally than ever before? This week on the podcast I sit down with the incredible Ellen Comeaux, a respected business leader with over 30 years in financial services who made a bold and beautiful pivot into what she calls her portfolio life.   After decades leading at the highest levels with General Electric and EverBank, Ellen is now investing her time in what matters most. This conversation is full of wisdom, honesty, and inspiration for anyone navigating change, leadership, or a new chapter. 🎧 Listen now to this uplifting episode of Well Done You. Tag someone who is thinking about their next chapter or dreaming about a life that feels more aligned and intentional.   #WellDoneYou #PortfolioLife #WomenInLeadership #podcastfun #IntentionalLiving   Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com.  Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore. Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter (Instagram) and @ra.cook2023 (Facebook) @racookwriter (Tik Tok) To inquire about advertising, contact [email protected].

With the curiosity of Galileo and the tenacity of a street fighter, Sara Frasca is an innovation and business growth expert. Honing her skills at senior leadership roles in both Corporate America and the world of startups, Sara now serves as CEO for Point NorthEast, a global business coaching firm and CEO of Trasca & Co Eatery, her restaurant franchise business. Sara helps leading organizations cultivate human imagination, build a culture of accountability, and solve complex problems to drive business growth. Sara is the go-to resource for leaders seeking competitive advantage and sustainable success by harnessing alignment, marketing and data. Prior to Point NorthEast, Sara spent 13 years at General Mills in multiple leadership roles. Sara was named the 2017 Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Jacksonville, Florida. She also has five children and hails from both Minnesota and Florida – mixing sunny positivity with Midwest warmth. Global innovation expert. Proven senior leader. Award-winning entrepreneur. Ladies and gentlemen… SARA FRASCA! Check out Sara’s books, websites and follow her @sarabfrasca trascaandco.com & pvtaproom.com & pointnortheast.com & www.sarafrasca.com    Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com.  Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore. Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter (Instagram) and @ra.cook2023 (Facebook) @racookwriter (Tik Tok) To inquire about advertising, contact [email protected].

Judith Cosby – Tapestry I connected with our impressive guest over being the oldest of three sisters, HR backgrounds, close bonds with our grandmothers, and our writing journeys. There is something very special about Judith, I enjoyed our discussion and am sure you will too. Judith Cosby is an author who blends storytelling, spirituality, and history into captivating narratives. After the success of her reflective memoirs—Threads, Spirit Threads, and Weaving Threads of Gratitude—Judith has taken a bold leap into fiction with her Eliza Grey Mystery series. The debut, The Attachment, and the thrilling second, The Entrapment, combine supernatural intrigue with historical depth and unforgettable characters. The third book in the series is currently in development, with a release scheduled for Spring 2026. A former Human Resources professional and devoted mom, Judith, now writes full-time from her home in Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband, Craig, and their two lovable Great Pyrenees, Maggie Mae and Tobin, as well as their cat, Azrael. Follow her journey and latest releases on her website, www.JudithCosby.com,  Facebook Business Page, Judith Cosby, and Instagram, Judith Ribeiro Cosby. All her books are available for purchase through Amazon.com. Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com.  Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore. Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter (Instagram) and @ra.cook2023 (Facebook) @racookwriter (Tik Tok) To inquire about advertising, contact [email protected].