Leveling on a Tripod of Success: The Architect, The Builder, The Engineer with Fred Banny III and George Andriopoulos

Her Success Story

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guests, Fred P. Banny III & George Andriopoulos. The three of them talk about the power of connection and building relationships, aligned values creating explosive possibilities, and the impact of amplifying voices. Speak is reinventing public speaking events, as well as the way business runs altogether. In this episode, we discuss:

• What global movement Fred & George started, and what they are doing to impact the world for good

• How they met and formed a brotherhood for life, while creating a unified vision

• How the vision has evolved personally and professionally for each, along with their co-partner Jason Martin, of them as they’ve grown

• How these thought leaders built their brand, and came up with the inspiring vision for Speak

• How they have managed to create a genesis as partners that they call a beautiful relationship that couldn’t have a stronger bond, with full respect of the others’ value and expertise

• Where the creative vision and business model began, and how the two parts have evolved since

• Speak’s empowering framework to guide, still allowing flexibility to the freedom of change that resonates with the people and transforms the platform

• What’s their secret sauce, and how they manage to balance on a tripod

Fred P. Banny III Fred P. Banny III is a husband, father, and social entrepreneur driven by a mission to uplift individuals, communities and organizations through personal and professional development. As the CEO and President of Banny Enterprises, LLC, a training and development company, he provides principles, strategies, tools, and insights to help people and organizations thrive in today's ever-evolving world. Fred's remarkable journey began in his war-torn homeland of Liberia, where he experienced the profound impact of adversity and civil conflict from a tender age. Rather than succumbing to his circumstances and the trauma of his past, Fred made a resolute choice to chart a different course. His profound life experiences became the catalyst for his vision: empowering communities through personal and professional development. Through his impactful work, Fred has touched the lives of thousands of individuals within organizations across various sectors, helping them achieve their organizational goals, personal aspirations, and construct deeply fulfilling lives. Beyond his role as CEO, he is an award-winningConstruction Engineer Technologist and the founder of Conversations with Kings (CWK), a life-building platform dedicated to the leadership development, personal growth, and progress of men and boys. Fred is a former TEDx Speaker and two-time co-producer of TEDx Farmingdale. He also serves as one of the co-leaders, known as "the builder," of SPEAK, one of the world's most innovative and impactful public speaking platforms. Together with his wife, he co-founded the Fred & Cordelia Banny Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing training and resources to individuals, initiatives, and organizations that are developing emerging leaders worldwide. Fred embodies confidence and inspiration as a leader, showcasing that unwavering determination, hard work, and a crystal-clear vision can turn the loftiest of dreams into reality.His remarkable journey serves as a testament to the amazing grace of God and the limitless potential of the human spirit.

Website: https://speakevent.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@speakevent

George Andriopoulos George Andriopoulos a husband and father of four children, above all else. He is the CEO ofLaunchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm that helps organizations and individuals succeed and thrive. With over 20 years of experience in leading and transforming businesses, George has developed a unique Consulting+ model that combines the strengths of his consulting firm, his digital marketing agency, his leadership coaching division, and his podcast production company. As a keynote, motivational, and former three-time TEDx speaker,George delivers talks that spark inspiration and change. He is also the founder and one of the principals/co-leaders, holding the unique title “The Architect,” of SPEAK, a global speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. George is passionate about giving back to his community and serves as the vice-president of Shannon's Fight, a non-profit foundation that aids persons in times of medical crisis. George is an award-winning leader, a creative disruptor,and corporate turnaround artist who empowers others to achieve their potential. Website: https://speakevent.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakevent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakevent TikTok: https://www.linkedin.com/company/speakevent/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeandriopoulos