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Welcome to Florida State University's official entrepreneurship and innovation podcast, The InNOLEvation® Mindset! Hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. This podcast features audio and video versions of our podcast, which highlights student and alumni entrepreneurs and innovators from FSU.
Get inspired by the next generation of young business leaders and hear their inside stories. Learn from faculty who teach entrepreneurship and innovation courses at FSU as they share key insights.
On this channel, you'll find:
-Full video episodes of our podcast conversations with founders of startups born at FSU
-Business advice and thought leadership from FSU professors focused on entrepreneurship
-Fireside chats and interviews recorded live with enterprising alumni making their mark
-Special segments and speaker events at FSU focused on innovation
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a current business owner, or you just love hearing success stories - subscribe now to see inspiring individuals daring to turn ideas into reality. With new episodic content added regularly, The Innovation Mindset podcast tells tales of vision, grit, failure, and triumph straight from the FSU community.
This channel visually brings the podcast to life with photos, graphics, and video. Join us by subscribing if you bleed garnet and gold!
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, host Mark McNees chats with author and self-publisher Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh. From his beginnings as an FSU student writing sci-fi and fantasy novels to his recent venture into children's literature, Michael shares the inspiration behind his works, including his latest book, 'Gabatha the Green Bean.' They discuss the complexities of self-publishing, the importance of a strong support system, and the challenges of marketing across different genres. This episode offers valuable insights for aspiring writers and entrepreneurs looking to navigate the creative and business sides of publishing.
Social Media:
Instagram: ciccarelliwalsh
X: @ciccarelliwalsh
www.ciccarelliwalsh.com
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:43 Michael's Background and Writing Journey
01:21 Inspiration Behind 'Gabatha the Green Bean’
03:02 Distribution Channels and Local Support
03:37 Early Writing Days at FSU
05:45 The Zoro Series and Sci-Fi Inspirations
09:54 Writing Process and Overcoming Challenges
22:23 Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
23:47 The Self-Publishing Revelation
24:17 Marketing Strategies and Industry Insights
25:15 Sophomore Book Experience
26:27 Challenges and Realizations
27:43 Exploring New Genres
29:23 The Importance of Reader Engagement
34:08 Navigating the Children's Book Market
36:40 Building a Personal Brand
44:42 Advice for Aspiring Authors
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Join host Mark McNees on the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship as he interviews Dr. Michelle Hintz of Cadenza Psychotherapy and the Arts. Michelle shares her entrepreneurial journey from growing up in a small Midwestern town to founding a successful therapy practice in Florida. She discusses her background in music therapy, the challenges she faced in building her business, and the integrative, strengths-based approach of Cadenza. Learn how Michelle and her all-female team provide comprehensive services for children, especially those on the autism spectrum, and discover her insights on growth, resilience, and the importance of believing in oneself.
Contact and Social Media:
Website: https://cadenzacenter.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CadenzaCenter
Instagram: @Cadenza_Center
LinkedIn: cadenza-center-for-psychotherapy-and-the-arts
Moments:
00:00 Introduction to the Innovation Mindset Podcast
00:38 Meet Dr. Michelle Hintz: Background and Early Career
02:08 Building Cadenza: From Music Therapy to a Multifaceted Practice
04:45 Exploring Cadenza's Services and Philosophy
09:22 Autism: Understanding and Treatment Approaches
19:07 Challenges and Growth in Business
27:28 The Role of Jim Moran Institute in Cadenza's Success
30:56 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Join host Mark McNees on the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship as he interviews Dr. Michelle Hintz of Cadenza Psychotherapy and the Arts. Michelle shares her entrepreneurial journey from growing up in a small Midwestern town to founding a successful therapy practice in Florida. She discusses her background in music therapy, the challenges she faced in building her business, and the integrative, strengths-based approach of Cadenza. Learn how Michelle and her all-female team provide comprehensive services for children, especially those on the autism spectrum, and discover her insights on growth, resilience, and the importance of believing in oneself.
Contact and Social Media:
Website: https://cadenzacenter.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CadenzaCenter
Instagram: @Cadenza_Center
LinkedIn: cadenza-center-for-psychotherapy-and-the-arts
Moments:
00:00 Introduction to the Innovation Mindset Podcast
00:38 Meet Dr. Michelle Hintz: Background and Early Career
02:08 Building Cadenza: From Music Therapy to a Multifaceted Practice
04:45 Exploring Cadenza's Services and Philosophy
09:22 Autism: Understanding and Treatment Approaches
19:07 Challenges and Growth in Business
27:28 The Role of Jim Moran Institute in Cadenza's Success
30:56 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs