Driven: Unscripted Success

In this powerful episode, Mike Mannino Sr. sits down with Telena Paris, an inspiring C-suite leader, business strategist, and international speaker. Telena opens up about her journey as an entrepreneur, author, and mentor, and how she navigated the challenges of leadership, risk-taking, and growing multiple businesses.

You’ll hear how Telena shifted from employee roles to launching her own ventures, creating a nonprofit with her partner, and building youth mentorship programs that reach across the U.S. From writing grants to leading retreats, she shares candid insights into the real work behind visionary ideas and successful execution.

She also dives deep into her leadership style—transformational and assertive—and shares how embracing flexible thinking and teamwork has been crucial to long-term impact. Her wisdom around managing fear, funding, and failure is honest, actionable, and full of clarity for emerging leaders and business owners.

What does it take to create events that leave people saying “Wow”? Susan Stafford, co-founder and president of The Event Architects, joins us for an inspiring conversation on how she brings corporate events to life through thoughtful venue sourcing, strategic partnerships, and detail-driven execution.

In this episode, Susan opens up about the career moment that shifted her path, how she juggles a demanding business with family life, and the importance of relationships in a crowded industry. She shares her leadership style, the habits that drive her success, and how she’s creating a more intentional business focused on ideal clients.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, planner, or corporate leader, this episode will give you ideas on how to elevate your events—and your career.

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In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Dr. Alejandro Badia, a trailblazing orthopedic hand surgeon, author, and healthcare innovator. Broadcasting from his state-of-the-art surgical center in Doral, Florida, Dr. Badia shares his journey from training at NYU and Cornell to founding OrthoNow, a revolutionary walk-in orthopedic care model that challenges the inefficiencies of the U.S. healthcare system.

He opens up about his passion for simplifying access to specialized care, the bureaucracy that holds patients back, and his personal mission to educate the public about better healthcare delivery. Dr. Badia also discusses exciting advancements like AI and regenerative medicine, his leadership philosophy, and what it really takes to run a patient-focused medical practice outside the traditional hospital setting.

Whether you're a medical professional, an entrepreneur, or just someone frustrated with healthcare inefficiencies, this episode delivers clarity, insight, and real-world inspiration.

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In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with innovator and founder of DomeSpaces.com, Barry Sendach. Barry takes us on a journey from his early days in the fabric business to transforming the outdoor living world with unique, customizable domes, yurts, and tent structures.

Learn how Barry’s products have been featured on shows like World’s Greatest, Modern Homestead, and Deal or No Deal Island—and are even being considered for large-scale projects like a space museum. With clients ranging from everyday consumers to Fortune 500 companies, Barry shares what makes his structures stand out and how passion, persistence, and risk-taking have driven his success.

You’ll also hear insights into Barry’s leadership style, how AI is reshaping his business, and his approach to building a company that thrives on innovation and loyalty.

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What does it take to turn a small startup into a long-standing technology company competing with industry giants like Dell and HPE? In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Gene Leyzarovich, founder of JetStor, to explore his journey from bootstrapping in a Pittsburgh apartment to building a global data-storage brand.

Gene shares how he came to the U.S. from Moscow, built his company with limited resources, and grew it through innovation, focus, and customer loyalty. He opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, taking risks, and the mindset that kept him driven through decades of growth and change.

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This week, Mike sits down with Stefan Rehlinger—a German-born firefighter-turned-welder who shares a story of structure, service, and self-made success. From military service in Germany to building his welding business in Florida, Stefan’s journey is grounded in routine, resilience, and relentless improvement.

How Stefan’s mandatory military service instilled lifelong discipline

The unexpected path from fixing trailers to welding for major manufacturers

Why structure is the secret to success—in business, family, and daily life

The cultural differences between Germany and the U.S. that shaped his career

How immigrants can thrive in America with the right mindset and grit

Stefan’s advice for building skills, staying focused, and creating opportunity

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In this insightful and deeply personal episode, Jonathon Witenko, System Director of Digital Transformation at Lee Health, shares the pivotal experiences that have shaped his leadership and innovation philosophy in the healthcare industry.

He takes us through a powerful story of how a system he helped implement ended up saving his own daughter’s life — a career-defining moment that inspired his relentless pursuit of patient-centered digital transformation.

From telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and virtual nursing to AI-driven voice bots and ambient dictation, Jon walks us through the digital frontiers he's helping to pioneer. You’ll also hear about his leadership approach, lessons from early failures, how he balances work and life, and why curiosity and character matter more than a perfect resume.

Whether you're in tech, healthcare, or leadership, this episode is packed with both inspiration and actionable insights.

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Rosanna Leung joins Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan to share her inspiring journey navigating the world of tech, leadership, caregiving, martial arts, and life coaching. In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, Rosanna opens up about how she’s built a career rooted in communication, balance, and constant growth — all while supporting her father, earning a black belt, and guiding others toward mindfulness and purpose.

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In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino chats with real estate expert Michael McVety from Red Fortress Property Management. They dive deep into lessons learned, how to build lasting value in property management, and why staying in your lane might be the most profitable move of all.

How Michael transitioned from teaching to managing properties full-time

The challenges and rewards of running a second-generation family business

Why focus is the secret weapon in real estate success

Insights on how AI is impacting property management (and where it's heading)

Lessons learned from coasting too long and how that nearly stalled their company growth

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In this deeply authentic and thought-provoking episode, Christin Collins, a self-described Interconnective Wellness Advocate, joins Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan to explore the truth about personal alignment, healing, and the journey inward.

Christin opens up about leaving behind a high-level corporate career to step fully into a life of service rooted in self-awareness, authenticity, and the belief that well-being begins when we connect to ourselves and others with curiosity—not judgment.

You’ll hear Christin share her “aha” moment about the subconscious mind, how neural pathways shape our perception of reality, and the liberation that comes from realizing your truth isn’t the truth—it’s just yours. She gives practical tools for breathing through discomfort, getting out of your head and into your heart, and navigating life without needing it to always feel happy.

Mike and Christin dive into the concept of being “comfortable in the uncomfortable,” how our guarded hearts can be the biggest roadblock to fulfillment, and why saying “no” is an act of self-respect. Christin also shares her books (Her Phoenix Rising and Be Love), her unique approach to scheduling life as a “gypsy soul,” and how she stopped overplanning to allow space for unexpected opportunities.

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