Eliances Heroes

Mitchell Yow CEO Torque Trends is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Mitchell creates green battery systems for powering fleet vehicles around the world. He strives for zero-footprint and creating ROI for fleet owners. Yow has been published in several magazines internationally. A pioneer like Sir Richard Branson, he builds relationships with companies to help further Electronic Vehicle usage globally. "Clean vehicles are our future if we are to preserve it."

Siggi Hilmarsson creator of Siggi's Dairy is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Siggi was a grad student in New York who missed the traditional skyr yogurt of his Icelandic home. So he set out to re-create his grandmother's recipe then started sharing and selling it at Farmer's Markets. David asks him about the day that Whole Foods called and he had to figure out how to scale quickly. "I think it's sometimes good to be happily ignorant so you can see how far you can go."

Joe Guith President of Cinnabon is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Joe and David talk about the craveable indulgence that makes million's of mouth water at shopping centers all over. Joe creates WOW experiences for his clients and strives to continue to adapt to consumer tastes; Cinnabon works hard to remain at the heart of consumer trends and technology. "Great brands are made by Great People."

Karina Smirnoff Dancing with the Stars Champion is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Karina and David talk about dancing, and what it takes to dance through ones career. When she first started on Dancing with the Stars, Karina didn't realize the strategy to it, and since has reframed her technique for the stage to become a champion on the popular TV show. She also talks about the one star who got her giddy and star-struck. She has her own makeup line and talks about the great quality, and how satisfying it is to reach into her purse and pull out a lipstick wth her own name on it.

Dave Damiani an American Jazz Singer is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Dave and David talk the business of music, and how Damiani was plucked from the bar he was working in. He has worked with some of the big names in music, and tours with America's Got Talent Winner Eugene Landau Murphy and Post-Modern Jukebox singer Hailey Reinhart. Dave sings the old standards from Sinatra and more.

Erin Heit co founder of Vitamin and Smart Water is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. They talk about what it takes to build a solid brand and how it was selling the company to Coca Cola for $4Billion and $200 Million. She also co-founded Qurb a healthy shot of energy and WOW Me Tonight a meetup/party workout platform.

Craig Newmark founder of Craigs List is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. They discuss how Newmark started Craigs List as a way to let people in his area know of events around town, it grew by leaps and bounds through his dedication to rigorous customer service giving users what they want. Newmark now focuses his effort on bringing awareness and action to causes he believes in with his craigconnects.org. He also reveals some interesting things about the craigs list platform that you'll want to know.

Chiquis Rivera #1 Latina Artist is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Chiquis debuted at #1 with her first CD. She talks with David about her mother's influence on her life, what it was like growing up in the public eye on her mother's reality TV show on Mtv, and what inspired her to make her own way in the music industry. Chiquis now teams up with Judi Castro on a skincare line that's getting noticed (nominated by Ken Collis, TLK Fusion).

Erik Coleman NFL Pro and SiriusXM NFL Channel host is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Erik was a 5th round draft pick by the Jets, who also played for the Falcons and Lions and was the highest-grossing member of the performance-pay program. While in his career, he was voted NFL Players Association Team Representative 5 times. Coleman now runs several businesses in addition to philanthropic effort and continuing to be a sports analyst. Coleman believes in "No Retirement."

Sir Richard Branson founder of Virgin Group is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Branson is known as the billionaire rebel founder of such companies as Virgin Music, Virgin Galactic, Virgin Air and many more. David talks with him about his mother's influence on his life, and the concept of risk taking to achieve meteoric success. "Were I saner person, I wouldn't take such risks, but I am known as Dr. Yes."