Welcome to another episode of the More Than Graphics podcast! In this episode, we, Danielle and Priscilla, dive deep into the theme of "vision" as we wrap up the year 2024 and look forward to 2025. We are thrilled to have Ben Albert, the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC and curator of the Real Business Connections Network, join us for an insightful conversation. In this episode of the More Than Graphics podcast, hosts Danielle and Priscilla celebrate the end of 2024 and reflect on the year's journey while looking ahead to 2025. They emphasize the importance of the discussions in this episode as foundational for future growth and inspiration. This episode highlights the excitement surrounding upcoming projects and the dynamic between technology and creativity in their lives. Join them as they wrap up the year with insights that bridge past experiences and future aspirations, underscoring the podcast's commitment to uplifting women and minorities in the tech and creative industries. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome00:00:42 - Hosts Introduction00:01:04 - End of Year Reflections00:01:48 - Holiday Season and Personal Reflections00:03:09 - Episode Topic: Vision00:04:20 - Guest Introduction: Ben Albert00:05:08 - Defining Vision00:07:02 - Tunnel Vision and Broadening Horizons00:09:16 - Seeing vs. Visibility00:11:05 - Intention and Vision00:13:07 - Cheerleaders for Small Business00:14:08 - Personal Growth and Challenges00:17:15 - Pandemic Reflections and Career Shift00:19:26 - Marketing and Problem Solving00:20:26 - Early Life and Amplifying Voices00:24:00 - Imposter Syndrome00:27:16 - Subtraction for Clarity00:31:22 - End of Year Inventory00:33:39 - Sharing Personal Struggles00:34:23 - Challenges in Business Vision00:38:25 - Childhood Aspirations00:41:09 - Final Thoughts and Farewell00:43:50 - Call to Action and Closing Remarks FOLLOW BEN: About Ben + Press Appearances: https://realbusinessconnections.com/host/Balbert Marketing LLC: http://balbertmarketing.com/Real Business Connections Podcast: https://realbusinessconnections.com/Email:ben@balbertmarketing.comComplementary Consultation/ Meet and Greet:https://calendly.com/balbertmarketing/zoom30​​Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbertFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionshttps://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketingInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@realbusinessconnections/videosApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-business-connections-network/id1537115928Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=5294f3445d964e25 FOLLOW MTG: ⁠⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠⁠ facebook.com/mtgthepodcast twitter.com/mtgthepodcast1 instagram.com/mtgthepodcast ⁠ CO-HOSTS IG: ⁠⁠@octanedesigns⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@bougienursebabe⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@getsillycreative⁠