Ep. 38 | Training, But Make It Fashion w/ Sunilyn Hertt & Darryl Wyles

Summary In this episode, Kassy joins guests Sunilyn Hertt and Darryl Wyles to explore how these two facilitators turned their passion for fun, self-expression, and community into a thriving online swag business. Discover the power of humor, authenticity, and personal connection in building a brand that celebrates the talent development industry. Sunilyn’s Links: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sunilyn-hertt-6423a798 Darryl’s Links: Linkedin.com/in/darrylwyles Kassy’s Links: Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ Instagram:   / kassylaborie   LinkedIn:   / kassylaborie   Business Links: Facebook:   / 61584056243409   Instagram:   / harmonylearningsolutions   LinkedIn:   / 109938035   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Harmony Learning Solutions 02:42 The Journey of Connection and Collaboration 05:44 The Birth of a Business Idea 08:14 Finding Harmony in Business 11:03 Creative Marketing and Product Offerings 19:16 Embracing Facilitation with Style 21:40 Taking the Leap: Starting a Side Gig 23:04 The Power of Support and Collaboration 25:46 Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship 28:49 Marketing Strategies and Community Engagement Takeaways The way people perceive success and failure influences their willingness to try new ventures. Relationships formed in informal, genuine settings catalyze innovative partnerships Prioritizing fun and self-expression within professional pursuits can serve as a competitive advantage facilitator swag, side hustle, learning and development, entrepreneurship, ATD, fun work culture, professional expression, online store, conference swag, business tips