The Trending Today Podcast

The Samsung Ready Mindset: Culture, Care & Next-Gen Tech

In this episode of Trending Today, we sit down with Nick from Samsung to unpack what it truly means to be Samsung Ready. From the powerful three Ps—preparedness, people, and parts—to the unseen ecosystem that supports every technician visit, Nick reveals how Samsung is transforming the customer experience through empathy, innovation, and seamless service. We explore how SmartThings is becoming the “brain” of the modern home, why soft-skills training matters as much as technical expertise, and how Samsung is building loyalty by making service effortless for every customer—no matter where they live. Nick also opens up about the future of the industry, the workforce shortage, and Samsung’s mission to inspire the next generation of technicians through new technology, education partnerships, and community-driven programs. If you’re interested in tech, smart homes, customer experience, or the future of trades—this episode is your inside look at Samsung’s culture, commitment, and vision.

Disrupting Big Pharma: How Ravin Consultants Is Redefining Healthcare Access

Meet Jennifer Lockwood, a powerhouse entrepreneur leading the charge for fair access in healthcare. Through her company, Ravin Consultants, she’s helping hospitals and clinics recover millions in missed revenue while fighting back against Big Pharma’s control. On this episode, Jennifer shares how passion, purpose, and persistence built Raven into a national force for good — and why the 340B program is one of healthcare’s most important (and misunderstood) tools for change.

From Food Truck to National Brand: Shiso Crispy’s Ronicca Whaley

On this episode of the Trending Today Podcast, host Bob Karskaden sits down with Ronicca Whaley, the powerhouse behind Tampa Bay’s beloved Japanese fusion brand Shiso Crispy. What started as a single food truck has exploded into multiple locations, with national franchising on the horizon. Ronicca shares her wild journey—from building a 250-truck food empire in Malaysia, to surviving COVID by creating community food truck parks, to now leading one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in Florida. We cover it all: 🍜 How Shiso Crispy went from cold rice and trial-and-error to cult-favorite dumplings and Bang Bang Chicken 🌎 The global experiences that shaped Ronicca’s vision for food and business 🤝 Her commitment to giving back, including hurricane relief and local outreach 🤖 The futuristic kitchen tech (yes, a robot fryer named Daddy) that’s redefining the restaurant experience 📺 Her TV journey from Food Network wins to filming her own pilot cooking show If you love food, entrepreneurship, and stories of grit and innovation, this episode is for you. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring founder stories on the Trending Today Podcast. #ShisoCrispy #TrendingTodayPodcast #FoodEntrepreneurship #RestaurantIndustry

Why Legal Benefits Are the Missing Piece of Workplace Wellness

When we think about workplace wellness, most of us picture fitness programs, mental health support, or financial coaching. But what about legal benefits? In this episode of the Trending Today Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Bob Heston, CEO of LegalEase, to explore how legal benefits can reduce stress, improve employee health, and even boost workplace productivity. From the hidden costs of legal crises to the role of empathy in law, Bob shares why legal support should be considered a vital pillar of wellness programs. 🔹 The connection between legal issues, stress, and employee health 🔹 Why employers should add legal plans to their benefits package 🔹 How LegalEase is helping employees navigate unexpected legal challenges 🔹 The surprising ROI for businesses that prioritize legal benefits If you’re an HR leader, employer, or anyone curious about the future of employee wellness, this conversation will change the way you think about workplace support. 👉 Don’t miss this insightful discussion—subscribe to the Trending Today Podcast for more stories that spotlight innovation, leadership, and impact.

TurboTenant: Empowering Independent Landlords w/ Harrison Stevens

On this episode of Trending Today, we sit down with Harrison Stevens, Vice President of Marketing at TurboTenant, to explore how the platform is transforming the rental experience for independent landlords. From filling vacancies and screening tenants to creating digital leases and streamlining rent collection, TurboTenant makes property management easier, smarter, and more accessible—whether you own one property or ten. Harrison shares insights on: ✅ The challenges landlords face before TurboTenant ✅ How AI and automation simplify tenant management ✅ Why education and community are key for landlord success ✅ The future of property management technology TurboTenant isn’t just software—it’s a support system built to help landlords and tenants succeed together.