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On Paper Napkin Wisdom, Jennifer McKenna shares her *Prosperity Formula*: **Familiar → Faith → Fulfillment**. She explains that while the Familiar feels safe, it often traps us in comfort and stalls growth. The breakthrough comes with Faith — intentional trust in yourself and the process — which bridges the gap to Fulfillment, where success is measured in joy, purpose, and alignment. Prosperity, she reminds us, isn’t accidental; it’s a courageous choice to move forward.

In Episode 290 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Andrew Safnauer shares his guiding principle: *“Find your way over the wall.”* For Andrew, walls aren’t barriers — they’re opportunities to problem-solve with resilience and creativity. He reminds us that persistence, adaptability, and leadership are built through obstacles, not in their absence. Challenges don’t signal the end; they invite us to climb, reroute, or redefine the path forward.

In Episode 289 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman explores The Edge of the Napkin—the tension between friction and flow. Friction signals growth, while flow emerges from alignment. The napkin illustrates two creative modes: Spark (inspiration) and Build (execution). Mastery comes from knowing which mode you’re in—and when to switch. Are you in Spark mode or Build mode today?

On Paper Napkin Wisdom, Katy Spada shares her challenge: “Build the world you wish existed for your younger self, and for those who come next.” An “accidental entrepreneur,” mother, and founder of Arya + Maan, Katy blends creativity, heritage, and intentional living into her work. Her story is about legacy over revenue, courage over permission, and creating impact that her children — and community — can inherit.

In this episode of *Paper Napkin Wisdom*, Govindh Jayaraman talks with Sam Toles — CEO and co-founder of CiviSocial and veteran leader at MGM, Vimeo, Bleacher Report, and Warner Bros. Sam shares his napkin insight: **Permission + Structure = Social Media Success**. He explains how empowering teams with trust (permission) and guiding them with frameworks (structure) unlocks creativity, consistency, and meaningful engagement for brands, communities, and civic leaders.

In Episode 286 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, host Govindh Jayaraman reflects on the journey so far and introduces “The Edge of the Napkin” — the space where wisdom meets action. The napkin has always captured powerful, simple ideas; now it’s about living them out, testing, and expanding them. This evolution takes Paper Napkin Wisdom from spark to execution, building clarity, community, and courage for leaders and entrepreneurs.