Larry sits down with Dr. Julie Siemers, a nationally recognized nurse educator, author, and patient safety consultant with over 40 years of experience in critical care, education, and healthcare leadership. As the founder of Lifebeat Solutions and author of Surviving Your Hospital Stay, Dr. Julie is on a mission to make healthcare safer—for both patients and providers.

From the ICU to the executive suite, Dr. Julie has seen it all. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Touro University, her work bridges clinical experience with systemic reform, aiming to empower individuals and transform the way care is delivered. Whether she’s training nurses, consulting hospital leadership, or educating the public, her focus is always the same: protect patients, elevate standards, and improve outcomes.

Episode Highlights:

How decades in critical care shaped her passion for patient safety

What inspired her to write Surviving Your Hospital Stay—and the real stories behind it

The hidden dangers patients face in hospitals—and how to avoid them

Why empowering nurses is key to transforming healthcare

Whether leadership and advocacy are traits you're born with—or develop over time

Dr. Julie’s journey is about more than medicine—it’s about changing systems, saving lives, and helping people find their voice in the chaos of modern healthcare. Tune in as Larry explores whether her calling as a change-maker was in her DNA or developed through experience.

In this fast-paced and flavorful episode of Born or Made, Larry sits down with Ernesto “Glenn” Bocchino—tech pioneer, race car champion, and pizza entrepreneur—to talk about how a love for business, adrenaline, and food shaped one wild and inspiring journey.

Glenn started in hospitality, spent a decade building his skills in the restaurant world, then took a leap into tech with Cybernation, one of the early broadband deployment companies in the U.S. He grew the business from a 3-person internet café to a $25M operation with 400+ employees across 15 states. But that was just the beginning.

He’s also the team owner and driver behind Team i-MOTO Racing, with a major win at Daytona and a long list of podium finishes. And now? He’s back to his roots—launching PIZZA ROX, a modern Neapolitan pizza brand built from scratch with global research and world-class talent like master chef Giulio Adriani.

Episode Highlights:

How Glenn scaled a small internet café into a national tech company

Why racing became more than a hobby—and how it fuels his business mindset

The story behind winning Daytona’s Fresh from Florida 200

What inspired the creation of PIZZA ROX—and why he's betting big on pizza

Whether success in tech, racing, and food is something you're born with—or built over time

This episode is a mix of grit, growth, and gear shifts. Was Glenn born for the fast lane—or did he build himself for it? Tune in to find out.

In this energizing episode of Born or Made, Larry sits down with Rob Tracz, high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of TAPS Coaching, to explore how high achievers can stop running on autopilot and start living—and leading—with purpose.

Rob’s mission is clear: help professionals escape “Robot-Mode,” that burned-out, go-through-the-motions grind that kills joy and drains success. Through his work in energy management, resilience training, and social influence strategies, Rob coaches leaders and entrepreneurs to scale their businesses without sacrificing their well-being.

Episode Highlights:

What “Robot-Mode” really is—and how to know if you’re stuck in it

The habits and mindset shifts that fuel sustainable success

Rob’s personal journey from burnout to balance

Why energy management is more valuable than time management

How to grow your impact without losing your health or happiness

Rob Tracz has helped leaders around the world rethink how they work, lead, and live. So—is the mindset for high performance something you're born with, or can it be built? Larry digs into that question and more in this powerful episode.

In this deeply inspiring episode of Born or Made, Larry sits down with Megan Reamer, co-founder and former CEO of Jackson’s Chips—a family-built brand that went from a home kitchen in Colorado to a national sensation after landing a $1.25 million deal on Shark Tank. But this isn’t just a story about chips—it’s a story about love, loss, purpose, and grit.

What started as a mission to help her son Jackson manage a rare autoimmune disorder turned into a multi-million dollar snack food company rooted in clean ingredients, coconut oil cooking, and heartfelt values. Alongside her husband, Megan took a deeply personal challenge and transformed it into a brand that’s now found on shelves across the country.

Episode Highlights:

How Jackson’s rare illness sparked a new way of thinking about food and health

The early days of cooking chips on the stovetop and testing them at farmers’ markets

Behind the scenes of Shark Tank—the pitch, the deal, and what happened next

Growing a CPG company from a kitchen startup to a $10M+ national brand

Balancing motherhood, grief, entrepreneurship, and mission-driven leadership

Megan’s story is proof that big change can start in your own kitchen. Her ability to turn pain into purpose—and build a thriving business from it—raises the question at the heart of every episode: Was she born to do this, or made through the journey? Tune in to find out.

In this episode of Born or Made, we turn our focus to the world of construction, innovation, and multigenerational leadership with BJ Louws, third-generation President of Louws Truss Inc.

BJ’s journey blends deep-rooted family legacy with forward-thinking leadership. After earning degrees in Economics and Business Administration from Seattle Pacific University and gaining experience in finance and the lumber industry, BJ returned to lead his family’s business—bringing a modern edge to traditional manufacturing. Under his leadership, Louws Truss has embraced robotics, lean manufacturing, and industry-wide collaboration to transform how structural building components are produced.

Episode Highlights:

What it means to lead a third-generation business in a modern economy

How robotics and lean systems are reshaping the construction world

The role of legacy vs. innovation in building a sustainable business

BJ’s leadership on regional and national building boards

Finding balance between business, family, and the great outdoors

From the shop floor to the ski slopes, BJ Louws brings both grit and vision to everything he builds. But is his leadership instinct something that runs in the blood—or forged through experience? Tune in to find out.

In this mind-expanding episode of Born or Made, Larry sits down with Daniel Sears, a 17-year Air Force veteran turned brain optimization coach, energy healer, and co-founder of NeuroGenesis. Daniel’s story is a unique blend of military discipline, cutting-edge neuroscience, and ancient healing traditions—all aimed at helping people lead with clarity and resilience.

With a background in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and certifications in Executive and Organizational Development Coaching, Daniel helps high-performing leaders unlock new levels of purpose, focus, and energy. As a Reiki Master and longevity tech advocate, he bridges modern science with spiritual practices to create powerful, lasting transformation in both life and business.

Episode Highlights:

How 17 years in the Air Force shaped Daniel’s leadership style and emotional intelligence

The turning point that led him to combine neuroscience with energy healing

Why high performers burn out—and what to do instead

How NeuroGenesis helps leaders rewire their brains and restore vitality

Whether the ability to lead and transform is born—or made

Daniel Sears’ story is about finding calm in chaos, strength in stillness, and the tools to thrive in high-stress environments. Tune in as Larry unpacks how Daniel built a bridge between the military, the mind, and the metaphysical—and what we can all learn from it.

Larry sits down with Adam Vohra, Experiential Event Producer & Brand Storyteller, to explore the intersection of luxury, intention, and reinvention. From curating high-end experiences for brands like Lamborghini to producing heartfelt events for nonprofit foundations, Adam shares how storytelling is the soul of every successful activation.

Adam’s journey spans high-end hospitality, media, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation. As the founder of ARV Enterprises and Sales Director for Greenwich Lifestyle and other elite publications, Adam has built a career connecting people, purpose, and brands through elevated experiences and strategic storytelling.

In this episode, Adam opens up about:
✨ Launching a luxury event firm built on authenticity and heart
✨ His role in bridging community, media, and brand partnerships
✨ The power of storytelling in experiential marketing
✨ Creating The Finding Purpose Podcast—and how personal adversity became a mission
✨ Why connection is the currency of modern business

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or brand leader looking to build deeper connections through experience and story, this episode is your masterclass in turning intention into impact.

🎧 Tune in to hear how Adam Vohra is redefining success—one purposeful event at a time.

Larry sits down with Dan Baird, co-founder and CEO of NADS Organic Underwear, to talk about how a passion for wellness, clean living, and entrepreneurship sparked a bold mission to change the men's underwear game.

Originally from Wilton, Connecticut, Dan has always been drawn to health and fitness. With a background in sports, a degree from UConn, and hands-on experience in digital design and direct-response marketing at Purple Frog Graphics, Dan merged his skills and lifestyle values to create a product that’s both functional and good for your body.

Episode Highlights:

The Wellness Angle: Why Dan believes men’s underwear should be part of the health conversation.

From Branding to Boxers: How marketing and design experience helped him build a wellness-focused brand from the ground up.

What’s In Your Underwear?: A real talk about toxins, comfort, and why organic matters—especially down there.

Balancing Hustle and Health: Dan’s personal approach to living well while building a purpose-driven brand.

Big Vision, Simple Product: How NADS is making a small but powerful impact on men’s health and sustainability.

Is the drive to innovate and promote wellness something Dan was born with—or did life and experience shape this path? Tune in as Larry uncovers the story behind the man who’s making underwear a healthier conversation.

Larry sits down with award-winning filmmaker Virginia “Gina” Powers Hendry, a powerhouse behind some of today’s most compelling, female-driven genre films. From growing up in a creative Southern household to making waves in Hollywood with her thought-provoking horror films, Gina’s journey is all about pushing boundaries and telling stories that leave a mark.

Raised in Florida and shaped by the storytelling roots of her cinephile stepfather, Gina pursued film at the University of Central Florida and headed straight to Los Angeles to bring her bold vision to life. Her acclaimed shorts, DeadHead and Gaslighter, aren’t just visually striking—they spark conversation on gender, power, and identity.

Episode Highlights:

Storytelling Roots: How a minister stepfather with a love for movies helped shape Gina’s voice as a filmmaker.

Genre with a Purpose: Why Gina uses horror as a lens to tackle real-world issues—and why it works.

From Florida to Film Festivals: The behind-the-scenes hustle that brought DeadHead and Gaslighter to critical acclaim.

Motherhood & Final Girls: How raising two daughters inspires Gina’s fearless approach to storytelling.

Next Up—Marked by the Ouija: A sneak peek into her upcoming film and how it reflects her signature blend of horror and heart.

Is Gina’s boundary-breaking approach to filmmaking something she was born with—or did life, motherhood, and resilience shape the path? Tune in as Larry explores the creative mind behind stories that dare to say what others won’t.

In this episode of "Born or Made," we're diving into the life of a conservationist whose passion for wildlife has taken him from Naples, Florida, to the challenging terrains of the Gobi Desert. Join us as we explore the journey of Donovan Smith, who has spent his life working with some of the world's most dangerous animals and creating NGALA Wildlife Preserve.

Episode Highlights:

Naples Beginnings: Find out how a childhood love for animals led Donovan to a career in wildlife conservation.

Life at NGALA: Learn about NGALA Wildlife Preserve, where conservation meets hands-on educational experiences.

Rescue and Recovery: Hear about Donovan's brave rescue of Walter, the preserve's White Rhinoceros during a wildfire, and his own recovery from severe burns.

Commitment to Care: Discover how personal challenges inspired Donovan to help others, leading to his work with injured children and the start of a nonprofit for wildlife care.

A Historic Expedition: Get details on Donovan’s upcoming participation in a major expedition that retraces a famous 1925 journey across the Gobi Desert.

Join host Larry as he explores whether Donovan's deep commitment to conservation is something he was born with or developed through his experiences. "Born or Made: Wild Passions—From Naples to the Gobi" is a close look at one man's dedication to protecting wildlife and educating others.