Click with Rona

In this episode: Starting a lighting career at 17 - A family name in lighting and the Frederick Raymond legacy - Becoming a top rep and building an agency  - The click moment: choosing passion over a corporate career - Making a big move to San Diego - Morning rituals, grounding, and daily affirmations - Gratitude, listening, and leading a team - Wisdom, generations, and finding balance - Building Glassman Brands around people and products he believes in  

In this episode: Growing up in Kentucky and the Midwest Moving to California and entering the appliance industry Lessons from an early career and experiential showrooms - Creating the Costa Mesa showroom - Designing the space in collaboration with Grace Blu - Relationship-based service and customer care - Why employee ownership changes everything - The click moment: pivoting after a layoff - Advice for younger professionals and perspectives on AI

In this episode: How a teacher’s business cards started a 20-year career - Making the first documentary for a cosmetics founder - Staying with it through the hard early years The click moment that led Jude to go all in on the design industry Why design is a people business - How designers and builders use docu-series to attract clients Road mapping: the process behind the story Core values and why stories prove them better than words - Doing the right thing, even when it’s expensive - Finding purpose and building legacy projects

In this episode of Click With Rona, Rona sits down with Annie Clougherty, a born-and-raised Newport Beach native and founding agent for SERHANT. Orange County.With more than two decades of experience in coastal Orange County real estate and over $1 billion in career sales, Annie shares the journey behind building her business, earning trust in a competitive luxury market, and becoming part of SERHANT.’s expansion into California.Annie discusses the importance of relationships, reputation, local knowledge, strong negotiation, and understanding what buyers and sellers truly need. She also opens up about the major career decisions, challenges, and opportunities that helped shape her approach to business.In this episode• Growing up in Newport Beach• Annie’s path into real estate• Building a successful business in coastal Orange County• Establishing trust with buyers and sellers• Navigating luxury and high-value transactions• Joining SERHANT. as a founding Orange County agent• Marketing, media, and the changing role of real-estate professionals• Advice for agents looking to build lasting careers• Annie’s vision for the futureEnjoyed the conversation? Like the video, subscribe, and share it for more episodes of Click With Rona featuring entrepreneurs, leaders, and people making an impact in their communities.🎙️ Click With Rona🎧 Featuring Annie Clougherty 0:00 – Introducing Annie Clougherty3:15 – Growing Up in Newport Beach8:30 – Annie’s Introduction to Real Estate13:50 – Building a Career in Coastal Orange County19:10 – Relationships, Reputation & Client Trust24:35 – Navigating the Luxury Real Estate Market30:05 – Challenges & Lessons From Two Decades in the Business35:40 – Becoming a Founding Agent for SERHANT. Orange County41:20 – Media, Marketing & the Future of Real Estate47:00 – What Buyers and Sellers Need From Their Agent52:40 – Advice for Building a Lasting Real Estate Career58:25 – Annie’s Future Vision & Final Thoughts

In this episode of Click With Rona, Rona sits down with Jeanette Boyd Williams to look back on an extraordinary life and nearly 30-year career as a Las Vegas showgirl. Jeanette shares how her childhood dream of becoming a prima ballerina took an unexpected turn and ultimately led her to Paris and the legendary stages of Las Vegas. What started with a passion for dance became a decades-long career filled with unforgettable performances, experiences and stories from a completely different era of entertainment. She also reflects on her connection to Orange County, attending Santa Ana High School and even performing alongside Diane Hall—who would later become known as Diane Keaton—before their lives took very different paths. Now in Orange County, Jeanette looks back on the decisions, opportunities and unexpected turns that shaped her remarkable journey. This episode is a fascinating look at Las Vegas history, dance, show business and what can happen when life takes you somewhere completely different than you originally planned. #ClickWithRona #JeanetteBoydWilliams #LasVegas #LasVegasShowgirl #Showgirl #Dance #Entertainment #OrangeCounty #Podcast   0:00 – Introducing Janette Boyd 3:25 – Growing Up & Janette’s Early Life 7:50 – Life in Las Vegas 12:15 – Leaving Vegas for Orange County 16:40 – Starting Over in a New Environment 21:05 – Building Her Career & Finding Direction 25:30 – Challenges, Changes & Lessons Learned 30:00 – Relationships, Community & Personal Growth 34:35 – Learning to Trust the Journey 39:05 – How Her Past Shaped Who She Is Today 44:10 – Advice for Embracing a New Chapter 49:20 – Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts

In this episode of Click With Rona, Rona sits down with Clark Brooks for an honest conversation about life, personal growth, resilience, and finding purpose through the experiences that shape us. Clark shares his journey, the pivotal moments that changed his perspective, and the lessons he’s learned from navigating both opportunities and challenges along the way. The conversation explores what it means to evolve, embrace change, and use your experiences to create a meaningful impact on the people around you. From career and relationships to personal development and defining success on your own terms, Clark offers a thoughtful perspective on making the most of every chapter. 0:00 – Introducing Clark Brooks 3:25 – Clark’s Background & Where His Story Begins 7:50 – Early Experiences That Shaped His Perspective 12:35 – Finding Direction & Following a Different Path 17:40 – Major Turning Points in Clark’s Life 22:55 – Navigating Challenges & Unexpected Change 28:10 – Reinvention, Resilience & Moving Forward 33:20 – Relationships & Lessons From Other People 38:15 – Finding Purpose Through Experience 43:05 – How Clark’s Definition of Success Has Changed 47:20 – Perspective, Gratitude & What Matters Most 50:25 – Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts

In this episode of Click With Rona, Rona sits down with Gary Trudell for a conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, and the experiences that shaped his journey. Gary shares lessons learned throughout his career, the mindset behind navigating challenges, and what it takes to build something meaningful that lasts. From making difficult decisions to developing strong relationships and staying focused on the bigger picture, Gary offers insight gained through years of real-world experience. The conversation also explores the importance of purpose, resilience, and continuing to evolve—both personally and professionally. If you enjoyed the conversation, like, subscribe, and share for more episodes of Click With Rona. 0:00 – Introducing Gary Trudell 3:18 – Gary’s Background & Early Career 7:42 – Finding His Path in Business 12:35 – Entrepreneurship & Taking Opportunities 17:50 – Building a Business That Lasts 22:26 – Leadership & Making Tough Decisions 27:40 – Navigating Challenges & Setbacks 32:55 – Relationships, Trust & Reputation 38:10 – Lessons Learned Throughout His Career 42:45 – Success, Perspective & Personal Growth 47:20 – Advice for Entrepreneurs & Future Leaders 50:05 – Final Thoughts & Closing Conversation

In this episode of Click With Rona, Rona sits down with Stephanie Hunt for an inspiring conversation about leadership, service, personal growth, and the importance of building strong communities. Stephanie shares lessons from her career, the challenges she's overcome, and why authentic leadership starts with putting people first. Whether you're an entrepreneur, community leader, or simply looking to grow personally and professionally, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. - In this episode, we discuss: - Stephanie's professional journey - Building trust through leadership - Creating meaningful community impact - Overcoming challenges and setbacks - Personal growth and lifelong learning - Advice for future leaders If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to like, subscribe, and share to help us continue bringing you conversations that inspire, educate, and empower. 0:00 – Introducing Stephanie Hunt & Today's Conversation 3:05 – Stephanie's Background & Professional Journey 8:15 – Lessons Learned Early in Her Career 14:20 – Leadership Through Service 20:10 – Building Strong Communities 26:35 – Navigating Challenges & Difficult Decisions 32:45 – The Importance of Relationships & Trust 39:10 – Personal Growth & Lifelong Learning 45:30 – Advice for Future Leaders 51:40 – What's Next for Stephanie Hunt 56:35 – Final Reflections & Key Takeaways 1:01:10 – Closing Thoughts

What does it take to build a successful career in interior design while staying true to your creativity? In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed interior designer and entrepreneur **Linherr Hollingsworth** to discuss his 25+ year journey in the design industry. From creating clothing at age 13 to building a respected interior design firm, Linherr shares the lessons he's learned about creativity, business, leadership, product development, and long-term success. We dive into the realities of running a design business, educating clients, developing product collections, creating additional revenue streams, working with the Kravitz family, and why understanding business is just as important as being creative. Whether you're an interior designer, entrepreneur, artist, or creative professional, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives. #LinherrHollingsworth #InteriorDesign #Entrepreneurship #CreativeBusiness #DesignPodcast #InteriorDesigner #BusinessSuccess #CreativeEntrepreneur #DesignIndustry #Podcast ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Meet Linherr Hollingsworth 04:20 Getting Started in Design 10:45 Taking Design Seriously as a Business 13:10 How the Interior Design Industry Has Changed 18:45 Creativity vs. Business 24:15 Building Multiple Revenue Streams 30:10 Product Design & Pattern Collections 36:15 Working with the Kravitz Family 42:30 The Value of Great Design 49:20 Creative Confidence & Leadership 55:10 Advice for Young Designers 1:01:15 The Future of Design 1:04:45 Final Thoughts 1:06:30 Where to Find Linherr

In this episode of Click With Rona, Rona sits down with Kristen James to talk about building a thriving retail business in the middle of uncertainty—and how one small pop-up during COVID unexpectedly changed everything. Kristen shares how she went from selling vintage furniture and curated home pieces out of a temporary setup to opening an 8,000 square foot storefront with a loyal customer base and a business built almost entirely through authenticity and word-of-mouth. They dive into entrepreneurship, trusting your instincts, growing without outside funding, balancing family life, and why staying genuine online matters more than ever. This conversation is full of relatable business lessons, honest moments, and inspiration for anyone building something from the ground up. — #ClickWithRona #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #WomenInBusiness #InteriorDesign 0:00 – Intro & Meeting Kristen James 2:57 – From a COVID Pop-Up to an 8,000 Sq Ft Store 5:42 – Starting With Vintage Furniture & Side Hustles 9:55 – “There Was No Plan” 11:33 – Building a Business Through Authenticity 14:42 – Why Social Media Worked Naturally 18:06 – Family, Business & Finding Balance 22:14 – Learning What Customers Actually Want 28:08 – Why She Never Took Out a Business Loan 32:41 – The Reality of Running a Retail Store 36:55 – Trusting Yourself as an Entrepreneur 41:12 – Advice for Anyone Starting a Business