Lesley Ray, a classically trained violinist turned visionary designer, who’s blending neuroscience, wellness, and AI to create responsive, emotionally intelligent homes through her company BrainHome. From scent-triggered slumber routines to lighting that aligns with your brainwaves, Lesley is redefining what interior design can do—and who it’s meant to serve.

Key Discussion Points:

Why traditional design ignores most of our senses—and how that impacts our well-being

How AI and neuroscience are reshaping architecture and interiors

The science behind scent, light, sound, and sleep quality

How a childhood of musical performance helped Lesley understand human emotion

BrainHome’s bedroom installations that adapt to each user’s stress and sleep cycle

The challenges of designing for multiple brains in shared spaces

Future possibilities: from personalized hotels to environments that prevent disease

Why every home could (and should) function like preventative medicine

Takeaways:

Smart homes can do more than automate—they can heal

Environment is one of the most overlooked drivers of health

Design should reflect how we live, think, and feel—not just how we want things to look

The future of wellness is multisensory, personalized, and built into your walls

Innovation happens when you mix disciplines—like music, science, and architecture

Closing Thoughts:
Lesley Ray is showing the world that a home can be more than a shelter—it can be a sanctuary wired for your emotional and physical well-being. With BrainHome, she’s turning visionary ideas into real-world change, proving that when you design with empathy, intelligence, and science, your home doesn’t just reflect who you are—it supports who you’re becoming.

LaToya Jordan, a former attorney, and Brianna Shelko, an award-winning musician and entrepreneur, to talk about founding Marble Wines—a brand born out of frustration, fueled by purpose, and designed to reflect the women who drink it.

Key Discussion Points:

Why the wine industry lacked female representation

How they turned past careers in law and music into wine entrepreneurship

The unexpected challenges of distribution and brand visibility

Why Marble’s red blend is a “transitional wine” for first-time red drinkers

The power of seeing your reflection—literally—on the bottle

Building a community of women through events, wine tastings, and storytelling

The unique bond between two co-founders from different generations and backgrounds

Takeaways:

Don’t wait to be included—build what’s missing

The best businesses start from genuine relationships

Authenticity resonates more than perfection in branding

Representation isn’t just visual—it’s experiential

Start small, connect deeply, and let the product speak

Closing Thoughts:
LaToya and Brianna are redefining what a wine brand can be—rooted in identity, friendship, and fearless ambition. Marble Wines is more than a label; it’s a mirror for the women it serves.

Scott Alldridge reveals the hidden threats facing modern businesses—and why most founders are wildly unprepared. With two decades leading cybersecurity innovation and a hit book series under his belt, Scott explains how hackers are evolving faster than ever, why even small businesses are prime targets, and the crucial steps leaders should take to protect their companies.

Key Discussion Points:

Why most companies fail in under 10 years—and how Scott stayed relevant for 20+

How cybersecurity threats have evolved since the dot-com era

The real reason ransomware attacks are skyrocketing (and how they now have call centers)

Why AI is both a powerful defense—and an even scarier threat

The #1 myth small businesses believe about cybersecurity

Behind the scenes of writing a bestselling IT book series

How to apply “zero trust” models and build truly unhackable systems

Takeaways:

If you think you’re “too small” to get hacked—you’re the ideal target

Real cybersecurity isn’t flashy; it’s layered, boring, and critical

Assume you’ll be breached—then plan accordingly

Selling a bestselling book isn't about becoming an author—it’s about creating an ecosystem

Closing Thoughts:
Scott's story is a powerful reminder that protecting your business starts before the attack—and that founders who ignore cybersecurity are playing with fire. Whether you're a startup or a global brand, the threats are real. The good news? So are the solutions.

Maria Pasquale grew up between Australia and Italy, but it was her deep cultural roots and appetite for storytelling that led her to become one of Italy’s most trusted food voices. In this episode, she shares the real reason Italians don’t eat pizza and pasta in the same meal, why regional pride shapes every plate, and what most tourists never taste when they travel to Italy.

Key Discussion Points:

The inspiration behind her bestselling book Mangia

How growing up Italian-Australian shaped her food philosophy

Why each region in Italy feels like a different country

Hidden gems: where to eat beyond the Amalfi Coast

The myth of “just pizza and pasta” in Italian cuisine

What local dining rules tourists should know

How to eat like a Roman—even if you’re just visiting

Takeaways:

Italy is not one cuisine—it’s 20+ regions of culinary identity

Locals don’t eat pizza and pasta together—and you shouldn’t either

If you want the best food, go beyond the tourist trail

Closing Thoughts:
Maria Pasquale reminds us that Italian cuisine is a living, breathing story of place, pride, and people. Through her work, she helps the world rediscover Italy—not through guidebooks, but through the flavors that define it.

Fontine Da Luz—a rising force in the real estate world who began closing deals at 17 and now commands an empire fueled by millions of social media views. She’s not just selling homes—she’s turning followers into clients and laughter into leads.

Key Discussion Points:

How Fontine turned a marketing failure into a viral breakthrough with her comedy character “Ling Ling”

Why entertainment beats education in today’s content-driven market

The psychology behind analogies, relatability, and storytelling in sales

What business owners get wrong about social media—and how to fix it

The systems she built to turn DMs into deal flow

Scaling a global client base without paid ads

How she plans to retire by 25 while moving into large-scale commercial deals

Takeaways:

Humor isn’t a distraction—it’s a strategy

Authenticity wins over perfection in marketing

Systems turn attention into revenue

Your personality can be your biggest brand asset

Most people won’t believe in you—until they see it working

Closing Thoughts:
Fontine Da Luz isn’t just building a real estate business—she’s rewriting the playbook for digital-age entrepreneurship. Her story proves that bold risks, raw authenticity, and a well-timed punchline can be more powerful than a polished pitch.

Victor Boechat de Carvalho built GlideScale as a university student, challenging the outdated structure of affiliate marketing. In this episode, he breaks down why traditional affiliate models are broken and how his team rebuilt the system to be universal, efficient, and fraud-resistant.

Key Discussion Points:

Why most affiliate platforms are built on bloated, insecure infrastructure

How GlideScale automates instant payouts and slashes fees

The tech breakthrough behind universal compatibility

Why brands and affiliates are both winning with his model

How GlideScale validates real traffic before paying affiliates

Takeaways:

Disruption often starts with questioning what feels “normal”

Building for universality can unlock massive scale

Trust and automation are the future of digital marketing platforms

Closing Thoughts:
Victor's story is a reminder that real innovation doesn't just improve a system—it reimagines the foundation. GlideScale may not just fix affiliate marketing—it may redefine it.

Chris Newlands turned a shower thought into Spelfie—one of the fastest-growing apps of all time. Now, with Space Aye, he’s building the Google Maps of the future—live, in real-time, from space. In this episode, he shares how he navigated pandemic disruption, secured global patents, and built a platform that could reshape industries from logistics to disaster response.

Key Discussion Points:

The origin story of Spelfie and how it reached the top 10% of global app downloads in one week

How Space Aye aims to be “Google Earth Live”—combining satellite imagery with IoT and AI

The real-world use cases: from wildfire tracking and search & rescue to anti-poaching and supply chain optimization

Securing patents across the U.S., China, Japan, and Europe—and why that matters

The privacy dilemma and how Space Aye balances innovation with global law

What the former head of Google Maps said about Chris’ work—and why he joined the team

Takeaways:

Big ideas can come from anywhere—even the shower.

Real-time space data isn't sci-fi—it's here, and it could transform entire economies.

Solving massive problems (like climate disasters or global shipping inefficiencies) is no longer a dream—it’s a business plan.

Closing Thoughts:
Chris Newlands reminds us that some of the most powerful innovations start with a simple question: What if we could see the world exactly as it is—right now? Space Aye may just be the 26th human capability, and Chris is the founder bold enough to launch it.

Laura Inamedinova, one of the most influential women in Web3. From her accidental entry into Bitcoin during college to leading investments at Gate Ventures, Laura shares unfiltered insights into crypto, venture capital, and what most founders get wrong when pitching investors.

Key Discussion Points:

How Laura’s curiosity in college led to early Bitcoin investments

Why being early in an immature industry gave her an unfair advantage

The biggest mistakes crypto founders make when raising capital

How VCs actually think—and what they look for in a pitch

Why personal brand is both a superpower and a liability in VC

The tension between real utility and hype in token-based projects

How to pitch in 5 sentences or less and actually get a callback

Takeaways:

Entering an immature industry can fast-track your expertise—if you're willing to take risks.

Most founders pitch dreams. Investors want clear paths to 10x returns.

“Being cheaper or faster isn’t a competitive edge. It’s just noise.”

Want funding? Don’t tell your life story. Share your token model, GTM plan, and why your cap table matters.

Closing Thoughts:
Laura leaves us with a reminder: if you're serious about raising from top crypto VCs, do your homework and respect their time. The best pitches are clear, specific, and relentlessly focused on how everyone wins.

Brent and Josh lost their jobs during the Great Recession, they didn’t plan to start a business—they just needed to pay the mortgage. What began with goat milk soap made at their dining room table has become Beekman 1802, a cult-favorite brand with over 60 million bars sold. In this episode, they unpack how desperation, kindness, and slow, intentional growth led to one of the most beloved product-first companies in America.

Key Discussion Points:

Takeaways:

Closing Thoughts:
Brent and Josh didn’t start Beekman 1802 to build a unicorn—they started it to survive. What they built instead was a brand powered by community, trust, and relentless kindness. Their story is a reminder that in business (and in life), doing the next kind thing can take you further than you ever planned.

Nina Ythier, after 20 years working inside broken systems, turned rejection into redirection—founding MindSpeak Inc., a therapy practice redefining mental health care through real-world, person-first solutions. In this episode, she shares the power of creative healing, why ego-free hustle matters, and how nontraditional care is changing lives.

Key Discussion Points:

Why “graduating” from toxic workplaces led to building something better

Starting with just a few clients—and a side job at Planet Fitness

Building a therapy brand rooted in creativity, not conformity

How Nina uses yoga, art, and community as tools for healing

Industry backlash: what happened when she challenged the system

What Gen Z’s loneliness says about our cultural crisis

The future of therapy: tech, touch, and psilocybin

Redefining success in mental health care—one Dunkin’ chat at a time

Takeaways:

Your style is your brand—especially in human-first work

Building a mission-driven business starts with betting on yourself

Therapy doesn’t belong in beige boxes—meet people where they are

True change comes from trust, presence, and showing up without ego

Closing Thoughts:
Nina Ythier is proving that therapy doesn't have to follow the rules to work. By stepping outside the office and into real life, she's helping clients heal through connection, creativity, and courage—reminding us that the most powerful breakthroughs often happen far beyond the couch.