Craig Palmer is a results-driven Chief Revenue Officer and sales leader known for building and scaling high-performing teams in the medical device and life sciences space. From starting as a sales representative to helping take a medical device company public, growing its sales organization from zero to 150. Craig’s career reflects bold leadership, disciplined execution, and resilience. His journey, including navigating unexpected transitions, has shaped his approach as a transparent, people-first leader focused on impact, fulfillment, and patient outcomes.

We explore the important topics of environmental resilience, branding, and career development with three inspiring guests.

Travis Dean is the founder of the Jackson Earth Restoration & Research Center, a nonprofit in Arizona focused on ecological resilience and land restoration amid climate change. With degrees in Anthropology and History, Travis combines his knowledge of human systems and nature to tackle environmental issues. His experience as a data scientist and satellite communications engineer has led him to analyze hurricane data, revealing significant climate shifts that spurred him to create Jackson Earth. Learn more at jacksonerp.org and follow on Instagram @jacksonearthrp.

Bryan Reynolds is the founder of Inspired By It, where he helps entrepreneurs and creators grow their brands. After 22 years of leadership at Coca-Cola, Bryan shifted to building an online platform that empowers individuals to convert attention into revenue. He shares essential strategies to help listeners engage their audiences and achieve success.

Cara Bedick is an editor and the author of Your Next Big Career Move, released on December 16, 2025. With a strong background in publishing, Cara draws from personal experiences of career transitions to provide 99 prompts that help boost confidence and clarify career goals. Her insights aim to guide listeners toward professional success.

The Human Experience brings together two worlds rarely explored side by side—global finance and elite human performance. In this episode, James St. Clair, Co-Founder and President of ViewTrade, draws on more than 36 years in financial services to reveal how 24/7 trading and cross-border investing are transforming access to global markets. He shares behind-the-scenes insight into building a self-funded fintech platform operating in over 25 countries, and explains why the next evolution of financial infrastructure is about inclusion, speed, and opportunity on a worldwide scale.

The conversation then shifts from markets to medicine with Dr. David Pascal, a renowned chiropractor with nearly 40 years of clinical experience and an Olympic-level treating physician. Known as the “Miracle Doctor,” Dr. Pascal explores high-performance, root-cause approaches to healing autoimmune disease—methods developed through decades of working with elite athletes and patients who had run out of options. Together, these conversations challenge conventional thinking about what’s possible when innovation, precision, and the human experience take center stage.

In Episode 824 of Office Hours, David Meltzer sits down with four visionary leaders shaping innovation, entrepreneurship, finance, and global business.

Roy Zwahlen and Ashlie Thomas bring a unique mix of global strategy and grassroots advocacy. Roy’s international upbringing and work advising biotech leaders inform his role as Chief Strategy Officer at Eshelman Innovation, while Ashlie, known as The Mocha Gardener, empowers communities through sustainable home gardening and food security. Together, they discuss their upcoming book, Race to Innovation: Unleashing the Power of Entrepreneurship For Everyone, sharing historical stories, interviews with modern innovators, and insights from their own experiences to make entrepreneurship accessible for all.

Justus D. Logan, ranch-raised entrepreneur and founder of East Gate Capital Holdings, shares how he guides families, organizations, and nations through the historic global wealth transfer. Drawing on his experiences in firefighting, law enforcement, and formative global events, he explores long-term strategy, shared vision, and seven-dimensional wealth—mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, financial, relational, and soulful.

Kirk-Anthony Hamilton takes listeners from his start in architectural design to building a globally connected business ecosystem in the Caribbean. Founder of Infiniti Partnership Inc., co-founder of Tech Beach Retreat Inc., and managing partner of NovaMed Health Inc., he has connected leaders controlling over $140 billion in capital and catalyzed $300M+ in investments. Recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year Jamaica (2024) and acknowledged by President Barack Obama and the World Economic Forum, Kirk-Anthony shares strategies for sustainable enterprise, attracting global investment, and creating lasting impact.

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Lisa Dahl

Lisa Dahl is an acclaimed Sedona-based restaurateur and chef who has spent nearly three decades pioneering organic, farm-to-fork dining through the Dahl Restaurant Group, a portfolio of six celebrated restaurants serving roughly 500,000 diners annually and employing over 300 people. Nationally recognized for her culinary leadership—with appearances at the James Beard House and on Beat Bobby Flay, major media coverage, multiple awards, and two successful cookbooks—her work is also rooted in a powerful personal story: after the tragic loss of her son Justin, she turned to cooking as a path to healing, opening her first restaurant in his honor, a journey now captured in the documentary Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace, which chronicles her resilience, spirituality, and lasting culinary legacy.

Karena Dawn

Karena Dawn is a leading wellness entrepreneur, bestselling author, and mental health advocate who has inspired millions of women through fitness, mindfulness, and personal growth. She is the co-founder of Tone It Up, one of the most influential women’s fitness communities, and the founder of The Big Silence, a mental health nonprofit and podcast focused on healing and growth. Her work and story have been featured on platforms including Good Morning America, People, Forbes, and Shape. In 2025, Karena became the sole owner of Tone It Up, marking a full-circle moment that returned the brand to its original vision and heart. This milestone reflects her continued evolution as a leader in women’s wellness and her deep connection to the community that built the movement. Today, she continues to live and lead the Tone It Up lifestyle, empowering women to prioritize both physical and mental well-being.

David Lee

Vanka AI was founded by David Lee, John Lagerling, and Satoshi Kataoka—serial entrepreneurs and technologists whose previous companies have been acquired five times, including two sales to Google, one to a top Meta Business Partner, and one to a NASDAQ-listed company. Collectively, they’ve built zero-to-one ventures serving global customers such as Amazon, Alibaba, and Lazada; led high-impact teams across Silicon Valley, New York, Tokyo, and Seoul; contributed to foundational work at Google Brain; and raised tens of millions in venture capital. David Lee, in particular, brings deep expertise as a two-time founder with successful exits, including a sale to a publicly traded company and another to a category-defining Meta/TikTok Marketing Partner. His career spans senior leadership roles across augmented reality, computer vision, product strategy, and global e-commerce

Deep Patel

Deep Patel has spent 19 years in the solar and energy storage industry, dedicating his career to making energy independence widely accessible. What began as a college research project in 2006 turned into a garage startup that Deep grew into GigaWatt—now a thriving middle-market solar and battery innovation company. Under his leadership, GigaWatt has generated over $100 million in revenue, expanded through two strategic acquisitions, and built a reputation for resilience in an industry known as the “solar coaster.” Deep’s journey from bootstrapping a startup at 23 to influencing clean-energy innovation nationally, offers powerful insights into grit, long-term resilience, and industry leadership. His ability to navigate economic swings, policy shifts, and supply-chain challenges has allowed GigaWatt to grow steadily for nearly two decades.

Erick McAffee

Erick McAffee is a results-driven sales and business development leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling high-performing teams, driving revenue growth, and forging strategic partnerships. Currently serving as VP of Go-To-Market and Agentic Revenue Growth at Supertab, he is known for his collaborative leadership style and ability to operate at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution to deliver customer-centric solutions. Based in San Francisco, Erick brings deep expertise across digital media, payments, and technology, with a career spanning both the tech and sports industries.

Samika Tara

Samika Tara is the co-founder of Convo and an accomplished entrepreneur who built and scaled a design and branding agency at just 21, working with both early-stage startups and Fortune 500 companies. She has contributed to the growth of entrepreneurship at USC by launching demo days, hackathons, and accelerator programs, and founded a college ambassador program with The Female Quotient to promote female leadership and workplace equality. Driven by impact, Samika is deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Convo is a live social platform designed to replace passive scrolling with real, face-to-face connection. Through high-energy, 8-minute video conversations, users are matched with others who share their passions—fueling debate, laughter, and genuine connection.

Madgie Nicolas

Madgie Nicolas is a nationally recognized strategist and coalition builder with over 20 years of experience in politics, public affairs, and community development. As CEO of 10X Strategies Consulting, she unites public and private partners to elevate leaders, projects, and communities where traditional coalition approaches fall short. Known as “The Godmother of Coalition Building,” Madgie has advised prominent national leaders, founded and led influential movements, and is widely respected for her faith-driven leadership, discretion, and ability to build powerful, purpose-centered coalitions rooted in unity and freedom.

Allana Pratt

Allana Pratt is a global Intimacy Expert, media personality, and the go-to authority for people ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically, and attract deep, transformative relationships. An Ivy League graduate and author of six books, she has interviewed icons like Whoopi Goldberg, Alanis Morissette, and Nassim Haramein. She also hosts the long-running podcast Intimate Conversations, now in its 13th season, where she guides listeners to “Become the One” so they can “Find the One” and “Awaken the One.” With over 6.7 million YouTube views and two decades of coaching experience, Allana is known for her raw transparency, emotional depth, and proven ability to help others build meaningful self-intimacy.

Mark Singleton

Mark Singleton is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Rudolph Foods, the world’s largest manufacturer of pork rinds and parent company to Southern Recipe Small Batch and PorkRinds.com. With extensive expertise in brand growth and consumer engagement, he oversees strategic sales initiatives and marketing innovation that continue to elevate the company’s national presence and category leadership. PorkRinds.com is celebrating game-changing plays in college football with Crunch Time Hero of the Week. Each week spotlights big moments on the field while raising awareness and funds for the Archer Foundation.

Brooke Triplett

Brooke Triplett is an entrepreneur, speaker, and sales expert who founded She Sells With Brooke, a recruitment and education company that trains women to build thriving sales careers and guarantees job placement with top coaching and professional services organizations. Her programs blend practical sales training with personal development, helping clients strengthen their mindset, confidence, communication, and leadership while maintaining a feminine, empathetic approach to selling. This unique model enabled Brooke to grow her company from a bootstrapped startup to $8 million in annual revenue in just two years, supporting both individual professionals and corporate partners.

Owen Marcus

Owen Marcus is the Founder and CEO of MELD (Men’s Emotional Leadership Development), a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing men’s emotional health through evidence-based peer support. For nearly three decades, MELD has helped men navigate stress, relationships, leadership, and identity through retreats, workshops, coaching, and training designed to strengthen both personal and professional growth. Marcus is also the author of Grow Up: A Man’s Guide to Emotional Maturity, which guides readers toward greater clarity, purpose, connection, and authentic self-leadership. A founding member of the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy and a member of the American Psychological Association’s Division 51, he integrates neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory, and somatic mindfulness to cultivate emotional intelligence and authentic leadership in individuals and groups.

Claudia Patricia Eusse

Claudia Patricia Eusse is a distinguished real estate executive and the Vice President of Sales for Aria Reserve Miami, one of the most iconic and transformative residential developments in the United States. With more than two decades of experience in preconstruction and international real estate, she has led high-performance teams and driven record-breaking sales across major multimillion-dollar projects. She is also the creator of Cayha Coaching, a proprietary methodology that integrates neuroscience, biodecoding, and behavioral psychology to elevate the mindset and performance of real estate professionals. Through this innovative approach, Claudia helps agents break limiting beliefs, strengthen confidence, communicate with emotional intelligence, and consistently achieve higher levels of sales and personal success.

Mitzi Campbell

Mitzi Campbell, M.A., is a Transformational Teacher and Mindset Specialist with over thirty-five years in education, including more than twenty-five as a Professor of Higher Education. Her work blends academia, psychology, nonprofit leadership, and the creative arts, allowing her to uplift others with depth and authenticity. Dedicated to raising human consciousness, she inspires growth through live events, writing, meaningful conversations, and her daily Your Positive Moment morning text messages. She is also the creator and host of The Blessons Podcast, a platform that connects humanity and promotes personal evolution and self-mastery. Mitzi is the proud owner—and coiner—of the word “blessons,” a fitting achievement for a former English professor. She embraces entrepreneurship as one of her greatest teachers, second only to motherhood, and proudly champions the power of a “later in life” pivot.

Seth Berge

Seth Berge is a visionary leader in regenerative medicine, committed to helping individuals overcome chronic pain through cutting-edge, accessible care. Since 2018, he has connected thousands of patients with top providers nationwide and built strong partnerships with leading tissue manufacturers. With access to more than 100 trained and licensed practitioners across over 40 states, Seth ensures patients receive the highest-quality regenerative medicine products and expertise. Through his innovative concierge model, Seth offers regenerative therapy treatments delivered directly to a patient’s home or office anywhere in the U.S., all at an affordable price point. His dedication to exceptional service and transformative healing has changed countless lives, establishing Regenerative Revival as a trusted name in stem cell therapy.

John Lex Robinson

John Lex Robinson is a bestselling author, Army veteran, and technology executive with over 30 years of leadership experience across the military, financial services, and high-stakes technology sectors. As the founder of The Viros Group, he helps executives build the clarity, systems, and resilience needed to lead effectively in a world defined by rapid change and constant disruption. His work blends neuroscience, peak performance science, and the ethical use of AI to help leaders develop real influence and create organizations that are both future-ready and deeply human-centered. Through his writing, advisory work, and executive coaching, John empowers leaders to navigate complexity with confidence and build cultures rooted in integrity, innovation, and high performance.

Richard Greco

Richard Greco is a finance expert and former corporate CFO with over 40 years of experience helping individuals and companies gain clarity, confidence, and control over their financial lives. Known for making money conversations simple and judgment-free, he has guided organizations of all sizes in building financial stability, strong systems, and healthy cultures. After decades in corporate leadership, Rich opened his own CPA practice in Tarpon Springs, FL, where he helps entrepreneurs create the businesses they’ve always envisioned—sustainable, scalable, and aligned with their goals. Beyond his work with businesses, Rich is dedicated to reshaping financial education at its roots. He is developing a comprehensive financial curriculum designed for every age and stage of life—from elementary students and teens to adults, business owners, individuals in foster care, and those in second-chance programs.

Jason Jaggard

Jason Jaggard is a USA Today bestselling author of Beyond High Performance and the Founder & CEO of Novus Global, one of the fastest-growing executive coaching firms worldwide. Leading a team of more than 50 coaches, he supports Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, elite athletes, and government leaders. Jason also chairs The Noble Company, a portfolio that includes Novus Global, the Meta Performance Institute, and Multidox Media. His work—featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and The New York Times—positions him as a leadership futurist who helps individuals and organizations break through invisible ceilings that limit growth.