This week on Discover the Difference, we sit down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of Be Yourself at Work, for a conversation on authenticity, leadership, emotional intelligence, and building cultures where people can truly belong.

From leaving college and completing a 93-day Outward Bound journey to helping shape one of the most recognizable workplace cultures today, Claude shares how self-awareness, trust, and embracing who you are can transform both your life and your work.

In this episode, we sit down with Stacy Korsgaden, a longtime insurance professional and candidate for California Insurance Commissioner. Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle have a conversation about one of the biggest issues impacting Californians today: the insurance crisis.

Stacy Korsgaden discusses the challenges facing California’s insurance market, from rising costs and reduced carrier availability to wildfire risk, regulation, and what it will take to create a healthier future for consumers and businesses.

Whether you work in insurance or simply live in California, this episode offers an inside look at an industry that affects all of us more than we realize.

On this episode of Discover the Difference, the C3 team sits down with Bruno Melli, an entrepreneur, former San Diego FC executive, and the new General Manager of Soccer at Fanatics. This episode unpacks the intersection of sports, culture, branding, and entrepreneurship.

Bruno shares his journey from Mexico City to the U.S., how his early career at Nordstrom shaped his customer-first mindset, and why his entrepreneurial roots pushed him to build and eventually sell a luxury fashion business serving Latin America. The conversation dives into the explosive growth of soccer culture in the U.S., the power of ultra-local storytelling in sports branding, and what makes fandom in soccer fundamentally different from any other sport.

This episode is packed with insight for sports fans, founders, marketers, and anyone passionate about building something meaningful.

Season 6 of the Discover the Difference Podcast kicks off with a special recap episode looking back at an unforgettable Season 5; a season defined by curiosity, resilience, reinvention, and the power of meaningful conversations. From former CIA leaders and special operations veterans to Olympians, entrepreneurs, wellness experts, and creators, this episode revisits the moments that left the biggest impact on the C3 team and their audience. Hosts reflect on the evolution of the podcast over the past six seasons, how it’s become a platform for learning and connection, and why storytelling continues to shape the culture behind C3. Whether you’ve been listening since day one or are discovering the show for the first time, this episode captures exactly what Discover the Difference is all about: real conversations with remarkable people and the lessons that help all of us grow.

In this episode of Discover the Difference, hosts Jamie and Ben sit down with Preston Caffrey. This episode dives into Preston’s unlikely journey from aspiring elementary school teacher and mortgage broker to co-founding Bobamos, a premium tequila brand rooted in family partnerships in Mexico. He shares how his wife’s champagne club inspired the business model, why honoring agave farmers’ stories is central to the brand, and how Bobamos blends authentic culture with a nostalgic Southern California vibe.

In this episode of Discover the Difference, hosts Jamie, Gabe, and Ryder sit down with Max Irving. A three-time National Champion, Olympic bronze medalist, and all-around water polo powerhouse, Max shares his journey from childhood dreams to competing on the world stage.The conversation dives deep into his early influences, the mindset of a champion, and the lessons he's learned along the way, both in and out of the pool. Whether you’re passionate about sports or just enjoy a powerful story of resilience and drive, this episode offers the perfect blend of insight, humor, and inspiration.

In this episode, the team sits down with San Diego icon Sam the Cooking Guy for a candid conversation about his unconventional path from the pharmaceutical and advertising worlds to YouTube stardom. Hosts Jaime, Gabe, and Mark (Sam’s nephew) explore the twists and turns of Sam’s career, his leap into entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself later in life.

In this episode of Discover the Difference, Jamie and Gabe talk with Matt Stevens, Navy SEAL veteran and CEO of The Honor Foundation. Matt shares his journey from the Naval Academy to the SEALs, then into tech, and now leading a mission-driven organization helping Special Operations Forces transition to civilian life. Hear how his commitment to excellence has shaped every phase of his career and how The Honor Foundation is expanding its impact through the new Vector Accelerator program.

In this episode of Discover the Difference, Jamie and Gabe talk with Dave Albin, former Firewalk Captain for Tony Robbins. Dave shares how facing his fear of fire at a Tony Robbins event transformed his life—from struggling with addiction to leading thousands through firewalks. Now, through his nonprofit Operation Do No Harm, he helps veterans and first responders heal from trauma and build better lives. A powerful story of fear, transformation, and purpose.