How'd You Get Here? Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/howd-you-get-here Everyone in life has an interesting story about how they ended up where they are. On “How’d You Get Here?” we’re going to interview successful people, entrepreneurs, and creatives to hear their tales and wonderful stories of how they got to where they are. This show will offer encouragement and advice to those who are coming up and trying to figure it all out. You’ll see you're not so far from where you want to be and that you have what it takes to make it inside of you. Copyright 2019 How'd You Get Here? b0af923d-1e09-5c1a-b386-fce01b4f97fe no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:36:50 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:01:39 -0700 http://www.howdyougethere.com https://img.transistor.fm/vy8co-KywMEBZf2L_OUdpl0wXf-zNXNAHYf8V4gOQIo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2Ni8xNjA0MDg0/NDM0LWFydHdvcmsu/anBn.jpg How'd You Get Here? http://www.howdyougethere.com episodic Mark Labriola II Everyone in life has an interesting story about how they ended up where they are. On “How’d You Get Here?” we’re going to interview successful people, entrepreneurs, and creatives to hear their tales and wonderful stories of how they got to where they are. This show will offer encouragement and advice to those who are coming up and trying to figure it all out. You’ll see you're not so far from where you want to be and that you have what it takes to make it inside of you. Everyone in life has an interesting story about how they ended up where they are. motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting Mark Labriola II No No Interview with FODS Inventor Kevin Martinez 18 18 Interview with FODS Inventor Kevin Martinez full 18ae4b34-0072-4db6-88bf-4570fe037285 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ef99852 Today I interview the inventor and CEO of FODS Kevin Martines. FODS Trackout Control Mats replace ineffective and costly traditional rock stabilized construction entrances saving valuable time and money. To learn more, check them out here www.getfods.com or their explainer video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C5cb...

]]> Today I interview the inventor and CEO of FODS Kevin Martines. FODS Trackout Control Mats replace ineffective and costly traditional rock stabilized construction entrances saving valuable time and money. To learn more, check them out here www.getfods.com or their explainer video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C5cb...

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:02:39 -0700 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 2959 Today I interview the inventor and CEO of FODS Kevin Martines. Today I interview the inventor and CEO of FODS Kevin Martines. motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Barre3 Studio Owner Katie Heaps 17 17 Barre3 Studio Owner Katie Heaps full ba1f67d7-c343-41e6-b519-cd85f9d3fce9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8780e6d1 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 4261 Katie turned her fitness passion as a former Division 1 collegiate tennis player into her dream job as a barre3 studio owner. This is her story of hard work, perseverance and dedication. I hope you enjoy the episode! Katie turned her fitness passion as a former Division 1 collegiate tennis player into her dream job as a barre3 studio owner. This is her story of hard work, perseverance and dedication. I hope you enjoy the episode! motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Co-Founder of Big Chill Appliances Orion Creamer 16 16 Co-Founder of Big Chill Appliances Orion Creamer full 1fe87369-a839-4afa-b8ec-e41e13ec1329 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53a4d055 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 3434 Orion Creamer is one of the founders of Big Chill, a brand of kitchen appliances that started with energy efficient versions of mid century appliances that kept that retro look. I love hanging out with Orion and hearing his groovy story to success. Orion Creamer is one of the founders of Big Chill, a brand of kitchen appliances that started with energy efficient versions of mid century appliances that kept that retro look. I love hanging out with Orion and hearing his groovy story to success. motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No CEO Of Red Rocks Credit Union Patrick Ahern 15 15 CEO Of Red Rocks Credit Union Patrick Ahern full 0c262fea-3317-4ea8-90ad-eb501cc9dbcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/7623942d Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 3941 Patrick Ahern is a leader of people who is passionate about investing, growing and developing the next generation of leaders. He enjoys inspiring and encouraging people towards their dreams and aspirations while equipping them for the journey. I hope you enjoy this interview. Patrick Ahern is a leader of people who is passionate about investing, growing and developing the next generation of leaders. He enjoys inspiring and encouraging people towards their dreams and aspirations while equipping them for the journey. I hope you motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Neurologist Dr. Susan Anzalone 14 14 Neurologist Dr. Susan Anzalone full d272a81c-2489-4f03-a719-ea2150611087 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4c25e8f Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 4035 Susan Anzalone, MD is a board-certified neurologist. She has a fantastic story of being a coder in the 90's and then after the .com bust starting a new career in neurology. Susan Anzalone, MD is a board-certified neurologist. She has a fantastic story of being a coder in the 90's and then after the .com bust starting a new career in neurology. motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos 13 13 RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos full 62757245-1ef1-44fc-8552-f63af7c01111 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29b0c9be Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 3890 Following a successful career in law enforcement, Adam came to the RE/MAX organization in 2003 as an independent contractor presenting a safety training program he created specifically for real estate professionals. In 2004, he joined RE/MAX full-time as a Senior Franchise Development Consultant for the RE/MAX Mountain States Region. He was named Region Vice President the following year. Adam was promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing in February 2015. In January 2016, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and in May 2017 he was promoted to Co-CEO. Adam was named Chief Executive Officer in February 2018. Following a successful career in law enforcement, Adam came to the RE/MAX organization in 2003 as an independent contractor presenting a safety training program he created specifically for real estate professionals. In 2004, he joined RE/MAX full-time motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Knapsack Creative Founder Benjamin Manley 12 12 Knapsack Creative Founder Benjamin Manley full 068d1104-3e7e-4274-ab59-2b96bc9acff7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4856f1b5 Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 3052 After gaining valuable experience at several creative agencies and leading a university design team, Benjamin founded Knapsack as a ploy to do his best creative work and gain personal freedom. In his spare time he goes kayaking, dabbles in minimalism, and plots to build his own log cabin. After gaining valuable experience at several creative agencies and leading a university design team, Benjamin founded Knapsack as a ploy to do his best creative work and gain personal freedom. In his spare time he goes kayaking, dabbles in minimalism, and motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Ms. Colorado Michelle Marie King 11 11 Ms. Colorado Michelle Marie King full 12164646-8637-4889-af18-243a94d91724 https://share.transistor.fm/s/089fe1db Michelle is the premier Confidence Coach for businesses, teenagers and young entrepreneurs across the globe.  She founded Positive Presence Global – the largest confidence coaching company in North America and has helped people worldwide find their conscious confidence in their business and life.  Michelle’s engaging and energetic personality coupled with her ability to motivate has distinguished her as a personal development trailblazer. For the past decade, Michelle has appeared on radio, television, billboards and in print across the country as The Confidence Expert.  

]]> Michelle is the premier Confidence Coach for businesses, teenagers and young entrepreneurs across the globe.  She founded Positive Presence Global – the largest confidence coaching company in North America and has helped people worldwide find their conscious confidence in their business and life.  Michelle’s engaging and energetic personality coupled with her ability to motivate has distinguished her as a personal development trailblazer. For the past decade, Michelle has appeared on radio, television, billboards and in print across the country as The Confidence Expert.  

]]> Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 3599 On this episode, we talk with former international runway model and former Ms. Colorado Michelle Marie King. On this episode, we talk with former international runway model and former Ms. Colorado Michelle Marie King. motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Deputy Mayor Murphy Robinson 10 10 Deputy Mayor Murphy Robinson full 6e63b395-0e9c-4d53-90c6-d1c5cf766267 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fac7c56 In this episode he talks about his upbringing,  the racist incidents he experienced and how they moulded him into who he is today and how he tried to make himself indispensable in every job he had.

Resources Mentioned:


Murphy’s Twitter

https://twitter.com/murphyrobinson3


Xavier University

https://www.xavier.edu/


Brighton Sustainability

https://www.brightonco.gov/789/Brighton-Sustainable


Georgetown University Energy Prize

https://guep.org/

]]> In this episode he talks about his upbringing,  the racist incidents he experienced and how they moulded him into who he is today and how he tried to make himself indispensable in every job he had.

Resources Mentioned:


Murphy’s Twitter

https://twitter.com/murphyrobinson3


Xavier University

https://www.xavier.edu/


Brighton Sustainability

https://www.brightonco.gov/789/Brighton-Sustainable


Georgetown University Energy Prize

https://guep.org/

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 3432 Murphy Robinson is the Deputy Mayor of Denver. His journey to get there is one of dedication, hard work, and perseverance. It's exciting to hear how Murphy got to where he is and we are excited to follow him and see where he goes. Murphy Robinson is the Deputy Mayor of Denver. His journey to get there is one of dedication, hard work, and perseverance. It's exciting to hear how Murphy got to where he is and we are excited to follow him and see where he goes. motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No CEO and Co-Founder of Pipeline Equity Katica Roy 9 9 CEO and Co-Founder of Pipeline Equity Katica Roy full fc66866e-2ab9-42a5-a159-eadf982dd2fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6d7401b CEO and Co-Founder of Pipeline Equity Katica Roy


Katica Roy is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Pipeline Equity. She had a successful career at a fortune 500 company and climbed the corporate ladder before transitioning to the startup world. 


Katica was born in Napa Valley California, where her parents ran cattle. Since she was little, her mom knew the game changer was education and always promoted school. Katica attended various types of schools which ultimately taught her to be independent and function in lots of different environments really well.  She began preparing for college her freshman year of high school. At the time she wanted to be a lawyer so decided to pursue an undergraduate degree in political science. 


Ultimately, Katica decided law school wasn’t worth the investment and moved to Washington DC, where she worked as a paralegal. Katica’s mom always told her if you want to do something not to wait on anyone. Katica took that advice to heart. She went on to pursue multiple master degrees, work multiple jobs and even moved to new states. Learn more about Katica, her life path and how she is currently crushing the startup life in this episode. 

In this episode

  • Katica’s upbringing and journey growing up
  • The decision Katica made to not go to law school
  • Trying and failing rather than wondering what if
  • Katica’s career path
  • Looking at your career in terms of investment and return 
  • Every job is a transaction 
  • Being a startup founder vs corporate life 
  • What Pipeline is and where it is going 
  • Gender bias in the workplace
  • What’s next for Katica
  • Including men in the gender equity conversation
  • Being a CEO of a start up

Resources Mentioned

The Power of One

Daring Greatly

Braving the Wilderness

The Gifts of Imperfection

]]> CEO and Co-Founder of Pipeline Equity Katica Roy


Katica Roy is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Pipeline Equity. She had a successful career at a fortune 500 company and climbed the corporate ladder before transitioning to the startup world. 


Katica was born in Napa Valley California, where her parents ran cattle. Since she was little, her mom knew the game changer was education and always promoted school. Katica attended various types of schools which ultimately taught her to be independent and function in lots of different environments really well.  She began preparing for college her freshman year of high school. At the time she wanted to be a lawyer so decided to pursue an undergraduate degree in political science. 


Ultimately, Katica decided law school wasn’t worth the investment and moved to Washington DC, where she worked as a paralegal. Katica’s mom always told her if you want to do something not to wait on anyone. Katica took that advice to heart. She went on to pursue multiple master degrees, work multiple jobs and even moved to new states. Learn more about Katica, her life path and how she is currently crushing the startup life in this episode. 

In this episode

  • Katica’s upbringing and journey growing up
  • The decision Katica made to not go to law school
  • Trying and failing rather than wondering what if
  • Katica’s career path
  • Looking at your career in terms of investment and return 
  • Every job is a transaction 
  • Being a startup founder vs corporate life 
  • What Pipeline is and where it is going 
  • Gender bias in the workplace
  • What’s next for Katica
  • Including men in the gender equity conversation
  • Being a CEO of a start up

Resources Mentioned

The Power of One

Daring Greatly

Braving the Wilderness

The Gifts of Imperfection

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 3701 Katica Roy is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Pipeline Equity. She had a successful career at a Fortune 500 company and climbed the corporate ladder before transitioning to the startup world. Katica Roy is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Pipeline Equity. She had a successful career at a Fortune 500 company and climbed the corporate ladder before transitioning to the startup world. technology startup, startup, entrepreneur, business woman, gender equality, SaaS, Corporate, big business, No Founder & President Robert Lane 8 8 Founder & President Robert Lane full 8625c731-c762-4798-acba-708983a570fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fb4c417 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 3941 Buhv Designs is Denver’s leading strategic digital marketing, SEO, and web design agency. We hear from their founder Robert Lane and how he got it all started. He is a solid dude and a fun person to talk to. Buhv Designs is Denver’s leading strategic digital marketing, SEO, and web design agency. We hear from their founder Robert Lane and how he got it all started. He is a solid dude and a fun person to talk to. motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Marketing Career and Business Coach Andrea Palten 7 7 Marketing Career and Business Coach Andrea Palten full 1c621134-c7d4-4ec9-ba9b-c8a18b58749a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c43ec1d Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 3471 Andrea teaches marketing to businesses, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs through marketing courses and a marketing membership site. Andrea helps marketers excel in their career through marketing career coaching. Andrea teaches marketing to businesses, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs through marketing courses and a marketing membership site. Andrea helps marketers excel in their career through marketing career coaching. motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Food Truck Owner Genevieve Hardin 6 6 Food Truck Owner Genevieve Hardin full 489d98ab-f15c-4e5c-9a16-16bd978288ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/f38c2e43 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 2453 In this episode we get a glimpse into the life of a food truck entrepreneur. It's a great story of hard work, dedication and leaps of faith. In this episode we get a glimpse into the life of a food truck entrepreneur. It's a great story of hard work, dedication and leaps of faith. motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Author TR Fischer 5 5 Author TR Fischer full a42c27ae-34f9-4c9a-98d2-a398edcc074d https://share.transistor.fm/s/30608506 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 4371 TR Fischer grew up in and around Boulder, Colorado. As the ninth of ten girls born to a nurse and a firefighter, day to day life was brimming with estrogen-laced drama, thrilling firefighting stories and hospital tales. An avowed tomboy, TR wanted nothing to do with the drama some of her sisters cooked up. Her main interest was real-life adventure. TR Fischer grew up in and around Boulder, Colorado. As the ninth of ten girls born to a nurse and a firefighter, day to day life was brimming with estrogen-laced drama, thrilling firefighting stories and hospital tales. An avowed tomboy, TR wanted nothing motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Military Veteran and Author Dr. Benjamin John Peters 4 4 Military Veteran and Author Dr. Benjamin John Peters full aa00772c-c910-4971-95be-5ac06217c7aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1249b8d Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 4035 Author of Sigurd's Lament and Through All The Plain, as well as a former United States Marine, combat veteran, and Presidential Unit Citation recipient Dr. Benjamin John Peters. This is a great interview with a very interesting guy. Enjoy! Author of Sigurd's Lament and Through All The Plain, as well as a former United States Marine, combat veteran, and Presidential Unit Citation recipient Dr. Benjamin John Peters. This is a great interview with a very interesting guy. Enjoy! motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Holy Startup Denver United Church Pastor Rob Brendle 3 3 Holy Startup Denver United Church Pastor Rob Brendle full e036b736-8386-45e4-bc75-2f2b9d2dba4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1fe3f74 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 4364 Rob is an electrifying speaker, motivator and pastor. This podcast was so enjoyable to record, and I know Rob will encourage you and peak to your soul. Rob is an electrifying speaker, motivator and pastor. This podcast was so enjoyable to record, and I know Rob will encourage you and peak to your soul. motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Founder of The Sophisticate's Tea Co. Trinity Hindman 2 2 Founder of The Sophisticate's Tea Co. Trinity Hindman full 64def9c7-a671-476c-b60b-8e7423efe0da https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4e83972 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0700 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 3002 Trinity Hindman is an entrepreneur and businesswoman. She started The Sophisticate's Tea company in her kitchen, creating what friends and family called liquid gold. Trinity had concocted her first tea concentrate, and it was terrific. From there she hit the ground running and has been hustling and slinging tea ever since. Listen in to hear more of her journey! Trinity Hindman is an entrepreneur and businesswoman. She started The Sophisticate's Tea company in her kitchen, creating what friends and family called liquid gold. Trinity had concocted her first tea concentrate, and it was terrific. From there she hit motivational, entrepreneur, business, howto, success, advice, hustle, motivation, side hustle, creative, story, consulting No Photographer and Entrepreneur Steve Stanton 1 1 Photographer and Entrepreneur Steve Stanton full 7ad238d9-0deb-42bd-8128-77ba535902c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5ba51c2 Steve is a husband to a beautiful wife and father of two wonderful boys.  He is drawn to the human experience, and the moments that lay within and make up what we call humanity.  Steve has been blessed to make a career out of his passion for the past several years—seeking and creating images the world over. 

]]> Steve is a husband to a beautiful wife and father of two wonderful boys.  He is drawn to the human experience, and the moments that lay within and make up what we call humanity.  Steve has been blessed to make a career out of his passion for the past several years—seeking and creating images the world over. 

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0700 Mark Labriola II Mark Labriola II 3916 This episode we talk with entrepreneur and fine art photographer Steve Stanton. This episode we talk with entrepreneur and fine art photographer Steve Stanton. photography, photographer, entrepreneur, small business, creatives, self employed. No