ITeeCMD Presents: Multiverse Technology Podcast

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Dr. Hassan, founder of Smile Land Dental, shares his inspiring and winding journey from wanting to be a biologist, carpenter, and pilot to becoming a compassionate leader in dentistry. He opens up about the pressure of family expectations, the immigrant hustle to get into U.S. dental school, and the profound realization that he loves his work not just for the procedure, but for the people.

In this heartwarming conversation, Dr. Hassan reveals how he helps patients overcome deep-seated dental anxiety—often stemming from childhood trauma—without always resorting to IV sedation. He discusses the importance of human connection, why “core values” are the foundation of any successful business, and how true success is defined by inner peace, not just financial gain.

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Dr. John Lees, a PhD physicist turned healthcare innovator, joins the podcast to discuss his revolutionary new app, Your Copay, which aims to bring transparency to the murky world of U.S. healthcare pricing. Dr. Lees shares his incredible career trajectory—from computational physics to the CDC, to becoming a volunteer firefighter and Ironman triathlete.

He explains the massive problem of price opacity in medicine, why healthcare debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy (and why it’s not dischargeable), and how his app empowers patients to “shop” for care just like they would for a car or groceries. By crowdsourcing data, Dr. Lees hopes to create an efficient market that drives costs down and quality up, giving power back to the patient.

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In this episode, TEDx speaker, certified coach, and founder of Oligye Enterprises, Colin C. Thompson, joins Justin to discuss the concept of “mental fitness” and why training your mind is just as critical as training your body. Colin shares his personal journey from a Jamaican immigrant family in Canada and the U.S. to building a life and business in Shanghai, China. He breaks down the “immigrant hustle” mindset—its powers and its pitfalls—and explains how he transitioned from corporate life at IBM to empowering others to master their minds.

They dive deep into practical strategies for reducing stress, including Colin’s strict “no news” diet to eliminate unnecessary drama and negativity. Colin also opens up about the unique work culture in China, the “996” (9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 6 days a week) grind, and how he maintains inner peace amidst a chaotic world. If you feel overwhelmed by the noise of modern life or want to turn your mind from an enemy into an ally, this conversation offers the tools you need.

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Gary Scott, host of the What Have You Cured? podcast and a grief coach, joins Justin for a raw and emotional conversation about loss, healing, and the human experience. Gary shares the heartbreaking story of losing his wife to cancer and spending a decade in a “rabbit hole” of grief before emerging with a mission to help others. He discusses the challenges men face in expressing emotion and how his podcast became a vehicle for deep, healing conversations.

Gary and Justin explore the concept of being “virtual beings having a human experience,” the profound impact of simple acts of kindness, and why giving to others is the surest way to heal yourself. Whether you’re grieving a loss or looking for more meaning in your life, Gary’s wisdom offers a light in the dark.

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Travis Schachtner, author and innovator, joins the podcast to challenge the outdated norms of corporate leadership. Travis shares his diverse background—from farmhand and Navy sonar technician to field service and college instructor—and how listening to younger generations (Millennials and Gen Z) radically shifted his perspective on work. He argues that the “we are a family” rhetoric is a manipulative tool used by companies to extract more labor for less respect.

Travis and Justin discuss the harsh realities of profit-driven decisions, such as billion-dollar companies refusing to air-condition warehouses, and why “market competitive” wages often just mean “the lowest we can get away with.” This episode is a call to arms for employment ethics, urging workers to treat jobs as contracts, not identities, and empowering leaders to actually care for the humans who build their profits.

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In this conversation, Rory Paquette shares his personal journey of feeling isolated during challenging times and the immense pressure he felt as a father. He discusses the pivotal moment that led him to create a podcast aimed at helping other fathers feel less alone in their struggles, emphasizing the importance of connection and support in parenting.

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Shaman and spiritual guide Kerry Blaser shares her powerful story of growing up in a traumatized family system, internalizing pain, and eventually attempting suicide in her mid‑40s before beginning a decade-long healing journey. She explains how childhood trauma, anxious attachment, and sexual repression shaped her relationships, and how attracting avoidant, overexpressed partners mirrored back the wounds she needed to transform.​

Kerry walks Justin through her core insight: if you want “Mount Everest–level” wisdom, you often end up carrying Mount Everest–level wounds. She reveals how turning emotional wounds into wisdom recalibrated her nervous system from fear, guilt, and shame toward love, compassion, and enlightenment, including multiple enlightenment experiences she later realized were part of a normal human emotional range.

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In this episode, executive coach and former dermatology PA Kasey D’Amato breaks down what it really means to lead with both data and emotional intelligence. She shares how 20 years in clinical practice, launching three businesses, and serving as a fractional chief of staff shaped her “head–heart–gut” decision framework and her philosophy of self-leadership before team leadership. Kasey and Justin explore emotional weight, burnout, resilience, and why knowing your own Polaris point is essential if you want to build a business, a career, and a life that actually aligns with who you are.​

Kasey also walks through her four leadership quadrants (industry, business, self, team) and offers practical ways founders and senior leaders can build support systems, “three whos,” and coaching relationships so they stop feeling alone at the top. If you’ve ever felt trapped in your role, misaligned with a leader above you, or unclear on what you truly want, this conversation will help you get honest, grounded, and moving again.

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Fitness expert, race announcer, and author Fitz Koehler joins Justin to dismantle the diet industry and give a clear, science-based path to fitness, weight loss, and longevity. She shares her decades of experience teaching in 17 countries, explaining how simple principles—eating the right amount of the right foods and moving consistently—beat every gimmick, cleanse, and “miracle” plan on the market.​

Fitz and Justin talk about why most diets fail, the cultural excuses around “genetics,” and how family habits, not DNA, create generations of poor health. They dig into how fitness fuels leadership: energy, patience, creativity, kindness, and professional performance all improve when you sleep well, eat well, and stay strong.

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In this episode of the Multiverse Technology Podcast, Justin ITee Walker interviews Bill Kasko, President and CEO of Frontline Source Group. They discuss Bill's journey from starting an IT staffing agency to building a successful nationwide recruitment firm. 

Bill shares insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of relationships, and the three pillars of business: people, process, and service. The conversation also touches on the impact of COVID-19, the role of family in business, and the evolving definition of wealth.

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00:00:00 Introduction and Bill's Background