Recorded live at the Prosper Forum at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, this episode features Shannon Iverson, 2025 Prosper Accelerator. Shannon shares her powerful story of resilience—growing up in Southern California in a widowed household, caring for her partially paralyzed mother at just eight years old, and starting her QSR journey at 14.

From teaching to chemical manufacturing to boldly stepping into franchising without a safety net, Shannon's path is marked by grit, grace, and faith. She opens up about reconnecting with her Peruvian heritage, overcoming socioeconomic barriers, reinventing herself in franchising, and rising to lead development for a 56-year legacy brand.

This is a story about belonging, perseverance, humility, and becoming the leader you were meant to be.

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In this heartfelt and energizing episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn is joined by three dynamic leaders using business to change lives: Christine Conroy of Greyston Bakery, Phillip Scotton, President & CEO of Primo Partners, and Ray Sawyer, Chief Innovation Officer. Together, they unpack what it truly means to build with purpose—creating second chances, scaling community impact, and redefining success through service. From hiring returning citizens to coaching the next generation of leaders, this conversation is a call to action for anyone who believes business can be a force for good.

In this insightful episode of The Prosper Brief, host Kim DeCarolis sits down with Rob Lynch, CEO of Shake Shack, to discuss his leadership journey—from Procter & Gamble to Taco Bell, Papa John's, Arby's, and now the helm of one of the most beloved fast casual brands in the world. Rob shares how he leads through change, builds team-first culture, and stays rooted in purpose while delivering performance. This episode is full of wisdom on scaling without losing soul, building trust after transition, and innovating by returning to what matters most: the guest.

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