Made By Challenge

246,000 tech workers lost their jobs last year. AI is reshaping industries, companies are restructuring, and professionals everywhere are asking the same question: How do I stay relevant?

In this episode of Made By Challenge, host Alberto Sardiñas sits down with branding expert, bestselling author, and Hall of Fame speaker Bruce Turkel to discuss layoffs, AI, personal branding, entrepreneurship, and the one skill that will always create opportunity: the ability to create value.

Welcome to Made by Challenge presented by Saglo — the podcast where life’s hardest moments and biggest questions become the foundation for growth and transformation.

Hosted by Alberto Sardiñas.

Is data really the new steroids? In this special off-season episode of the Made by Challenge podcast, Alberto sits down with Jonathan Carvajal (JC), founder of the Optimal Performance Group, to debunk the myths behind the recent "data is not steroids" controversy at the Australian Open.

We dive deep into the world of health trackers (like Whoop), discussing whether constant monitoring gives you an unfair advantage or just disconnects you from your own body. JC breaks down his "Win from Within" philosophy, explaining why human beings aren't meant to be "optimized" like machines, but rather meant to live extraordinary lives.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Data Trap: Why elite athletes like Carlos Alcaraz use data for feedback, not to dictate their decision-making.
  
  
• The #1 Metric to Track: Why Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the most critical indicator of your cardiovascular health and recovery.
  
  
• Escaping Hustle Culture: How to redefine "productivity" and "success" on your own terms so you don't burn out.
  
  
• Simple "Biohacks": Why you should ditch the tracker for a pen and paper, get morning sunlight, and narrow your sleep window before buying expensive tech.
  
  

Jonathan Carvajal (JC) is a strategist and high-performance coach who works with elite athletes and leaders to help them win from the inside out.

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Made by Challenge presented by Univista Insurance and hosted by Alberto Sardinas is a powerful video podcast that explores how personal struggles can become the blueprint for extraordinary success.

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In this episode of Made By Challenge, Michaeljohn Green sits down with us to talk honestly about what it takes to build a business. After seeing over 10,000 startup pitches, he shares what actually works, what doesn’t, and why so many founders get stuck before they even begin.

We talk about money, pitching, relationships, and the fear that comes with putting your idea in front of the right people.

Dr. Linda Joyce Washington-Brown, Ph.D., EJD, APRN-C, MSN, CNS, HCRM, FAANP, FAAN—health equity leader, advanced practice nurse (certified PNP 1989, ANP 1996), telehealth pioneer, President of Xspurt Provider Services, former Founding Associate Dean at Broward College, Fellow of AANP (2018) & American Academy of Nursing (2019), Minority Fellowship alum, and board member for Miami Rescue Mission—shares her extraordinary, graphic journey from segregated Miami poverty to global missions and ER crises.

The best moments from past Made By Challenge conversations, all in one video. From million–dollar exits to early failures and hard-earned wisdom, this compilation captures what it truly takes to go from idea to impact. A must-watch for entrepreneurs and builders.

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Made by Challenge presented by Univista Insurance and hosted by Alberto Sardinas is a powerful video podcast that explores how personal struggles can become the blueprint for extraordinary success.

In this episode, Anne Mahlum, founder of solidcore and the entrepreneur behind one of the fastest growing fitness empires in the U.S., shares the mindset that took her from building a nonprofit run club to selling a company worth over $100 million.

Anne opens up about the lessons that shaped her journey, from using pain as fuel to rejecting perfectionism to understanding why speed always wins over strategy. From running with the homeless to running a national fitness brand, Anne’s story is a masterclass in focus She reminds us that success doesn’t come from overthinking, it comes from moving fast, learning faster, and never slowing down.

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Made by Challenge presented by Univista Insurance and hosted by Alberto Sardinas is a powerful video podcast that explores how personal struggles can become the blueprint for extraordinary success.

The NBA is facing one of its biggest scandals in years. Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones are all facing federal charges tied to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games linked to organized crime.

Host Alberto Sardiñas sits down with Stevo Budin, the father of online sports betting, to break down what’s really happening—and what every entrepreneur can learn from it.

n this episode of Made by Challenge, Father Alberto Cutié shares the full arc of a life lived in the public eye, from becoming one of the most recognizable priests in the world to facing a scandal that forced him to confront who he really was. He talks openly about falling in love, the fallout that followed, and how choosing honesty over image reshaped not only his future, but his understanding of faith itself.

Father Alberto reflects on the pressure so many people feel today: the loneliness after the pandemic, the disconnection from community, the struggle to find meaning, and the fear of disappointing others.

If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, judged, or unsure of the path ahead, Father Alberto’s story is a reminder that clarity isn’t found in perfection, it’s found in truth, vulnerability, and the risks that lead you back to purpose.

 In this episode, Manning Sumner, founder of No Days Off and wellness entrepreneur behind one of the most talked-about premium beverage brands, opens up about the real meaning of commitment, purpose, and resilience. Drawing from years of building a brand from the ground up, he shares what he’s learned about pushing past setbacks, staying focused in a distracted world, and turning daily action into extraordinary results. From broken bones to building an empire, Manning’s story is a testament to faith, discipline, and relentless action. He reminds us that success isn’t about muscles, it’s about mindset.

 On this episode, Bruce Turkel, branding expert and bestselling author, opens up about the real meaning of success. Drawing from decades in the branding world helping top companies, he shares what he’s learned about purpose, happiness, and the myth of work-life balance. Bruce’s story is honest, surprising, and full of lessons about ambition, change, and what truly matters in life.