Billionaire David Rubenstein wants you to fail and spend time with your family. Most of us will spend our entire lives chasing money, attempting to be perfect, but David thinks we should have a different kind of investment. John and David explore the financial juggernaut’s beginnings and what he now sees as the most important keys, not only to personal success in life but the future in general. As a member of The Carlyle Group, The Smithsonian, The Council of Foreign Affairs, and The Kennedy Center he’s clearly invested in giving back. He’s signed with “The Giving Pledge,” an organization founded by billionaires like Warren Buffet and Bill Gates which pledges to “encourage extremely wealthy people to contribute a majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes.” David talks about the 2020 election, the impacts of the coronavirus, and how despite his immense wealth, he’s still a human seeking happiness. For more advice, check out David’s books “How to Lead,” and “The American Story.”Follow John on social media @JohnRoa and follow the show @BetweenUs_PodA Jam Street Media ProductionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, the harrowing story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted of murder by an Italian court and spent 4 years in prison — only to be exonerated and acquitted of the crime in 2011, and again exonerated in 2015. Amanda shares her thoughts on the mental health impact of COVID, and some of the misinformation that has surrounded masks and distancing during the pandemic. Then John and Amanda get into the details of Amanda’s memoir and recounting of her arrest, imprisonment, and release back into a hostile world. They talk about how she was inspired to pursue and examine criminal justice reform through her conviction and acquittal. Amanda also talks about the incentives in the media and in criminal justice that can often lead to someone being “convicted” before they’ve had their day in court. We can’t often choose the struggles that life throws us, but we can choose how we deal with them and Amanda Knox took her own pain and suffering and is using it to improve the lives of others going through similar hardships.Follow John on social media!TwitterInstagramA Jam Street Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The John Roa Show is now Between Us with John Roa and our first guest is Dr. Drew! You know his successful career treating addicts and giving relationship advice on shows like Celebrity Rehab and Loveline but now hear his untold story. Hear about the childhood that formed his personality. Listen to how he dealt with the fact that he had immense amounts of medical knowledge, but was convinced he wasn’t the one to share that knowledge with the world. Plus, how he took his unique perspective and created a media empire in the “wild west” of the 90’s dot-com boom.Follow John on social media!TwitterInstagramA Jam Street Media ProductionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The goal here at the show is to bring you the most interesting conversations with the world's most successful people. Like any good entrepreneur, I am always looking for ways to do that better, and I believe we've come across some of those, so it's time to pivot! We are going to take a very brief hiatus as we re-program a bit of this show. Stay tuned for this feed, and at @johnroa, for all of the updates! Thank you so much for your support, reviews and listenership. -John Roa Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roa sits down with legendary journalist John Micklethwait to discuss the future of news.

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Chris Gronkowski, one of the famous football Gronkowski brothers, turned to a startup after finishing his NFL career. That led him to Shark Tank, where he did a deal with Mark Cuban and A-Rod. Hear his incredible story of success at two of the toughest gigs in the world.

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The Jordan Harbinger Show is a unicorn in the podcast space - it throws off millions a year in profit and has millions of listeners per week. He has interviewed some of the most interesting and important people in the world. And the story of how he got there is even more impressive.

Hear John and Jordan discuss this journey, and the lessons learned therein.

John is joined by Janelle Draper (instagram.com/janellejokes).

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David Meltzer was the CEO of Lee Steinberg’s (Jerry Maguire) eponymous sports agency, and was worth some hundreds of millions of dollars. He then went bankrupt. His story is one of ego, materialism and redemption. And now, he’s on a quest to make a billion people happy.

John is joined by Janelle Draper (instagram.com/janellejokes).

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Mara Schiavocampo has four Emmys to her name, received during almost two decades of service as a journalist. During her journey of reporting from tragic disasters, she has gained incredible insights on what really matters to her, her family, and the world.

Join her and John Roa for a powerful, no-holds-barred chat on race, family, overcoming adversity, and Mara's ability to move on from fear. This is a chat that is not to be missed.

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For going on 40 years, Andy Bernstein has captured the most iconic photos in NBA history. Jordan’s famous dunk? Andy. Kobe through the backboard? Andy. His incredible success has not come without personal sacrifice and adversity, however.

Join John Roa for this incredible conversation with one of the NBA’s behind-the-scenes legends.

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