In today’s episode, Brian Sher and I discuss how authenticity, consistency, and genuine audience engagement create opportunities across industries. Brian shares how he worked his way from the William Morris mailroom to representing writers, actors, musicians, and entrepreneurs while building a career around identifying crossover potential. We explore why follower counts mean little without trust, connection, and a community willing to take action. Brian also explains how his partnership with entrepreneur Jayda Cheaves grew from one simple question about the business she had always wanted to build. Our conversation shows how providing value, staying open to new lanes, and doing work you genuinely enjoy can turn relationships into lasting opportunities.

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In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence, human behavior, and healthcare innovation are reshaping the way we understand data, decision-making, and modern wellness.

David L. Donoho, Ph.D., the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor in the Humanities and Sciences and Professor of Statistics at Stanford University, shares insights into the often-overlooked role universities and open-source communities have played in building the infrastructure behind today’s AI revolution, including the global impact of the R programming language.

Dr. Bentley L. Gibson, Founder of The Bias Adjuster and Psychology Professor at Georgia Highlands College, explores the science of unconscious bias and how hidden beliefs can influence leadership, workplace culture, relationships, and decision-making. She shares how organizations can move beyond simply recognizing bias toward creating measurable and meaningful change.

Bracha Banayan, FNP, CEO and Founder of IVDRIPS and HelloDose, discusses the evolving world of GLP-1 medications, weight loss, and modern wellness, drawing from her clinical experience treating more than 1,000 patients. Together, these conversations examine how data, psychology, technology, and healthcare innovation can help us make better decisions, improve performance, and create healthier outcomes.

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In this episode, we explore practical ways to improve emotional well-being, parenting, stress management, and nervous-system regulation. Sara Lewis Hartley shares how children can become powerful teachers and how parenting can create opportunities for healing, self-discovery, emotional regulation, and personal growth through her Echo Parenting philosophy and ALIGN Parenting Method™.

Raj Khedun, creator of the 3:3™ Method and founder of Keep Fit Kingdom, shares simple techniques for managing stress, reducing mental overload, and regaining focus. With more than 30 years of experience in breathwork, performance, and nervous-system regulation, Raj explains how his method can be used as a quick reset during stressful moments, before important meetings, or when racing thoughts make it difficult to relax.

The conversation highlights practical tools for creating greater calm, clarity, balance, and emotional awareness in everyday life. Raj’s upcoming book, The 60-Second Sleep Reset, expands on the 3:3™ Method and its potential to help with overthinking, stress, anxiety, and sleep challenges, while Sara’s work encourages families to view parenting as a pathway to deeper connection and personal growth.

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Ray Qudos, CMO of RDX Sports, to discuss the company’s evolution from a small eBay brand into a global combat sports business. Ray shares how consumer feedback, functional design, and direct relationships helped RDX reach professional fighters, fitness enthusiasts, women, and children across international markets. We also discuss the accessibility of combat sports, the rise of boxing-based fitness, and the importance of creating equipment that performs well while looking good. Ray explains how authentic endorsements, creative partnerships, and guerrilla marketing allow RDX to compete alongside much larger brands without sacrificing the relationships that built its reputation.

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The conversation brings together insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, exploring how leaders can develop stronger mindsets and navigate change.

Ross Blankenship, PhD, is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and founder of Tuesday Advisors, where he helps leaders strengthen their mindset and navigate organizational change. His work focuses on the connection between leadership, relationships, emotions, and workplace culture. He is also the author of Everyday Leadership and the upcoming book Friction: How Tension, Emotion, and Change Reveal Better Leaders, which explores how challenges and tension can become opportunities for leadership growth.

Michael Ramsey shares the entrepreneurial journey behind STRONG Pilates, from discovering an innovative fitness machine to building a global fitness brand with more than 116 studios across 14 countries. His story highlights the importance of taking risks, embracing innovation, and creating new approaches to fitness and wellness.

Nikita Khandheria discusses her journey in hospitality and experiential design, building ERIA into a growing brand known for luxury, culture, and community-driven experiences. Her entrepreneurial story reflects the power of creativity, strategic growth, and turning ambitious ideas into memorable experiences for leading brands and communities.

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In today’s episode, I sit down with three leaders transforming customer experience, digital identity, and athletic performance. Marc Caine shares how lessons from live theater can help businesses prepare, adapt, empower employees, and deliver memorable experiences without exposing backstage mistakes. Benjamin Crawford explains the value of custom domain extensions, including their role in protecting intellectual property, strengthening cybersecurity, and creating new marketing opportunities. Brian Goelz discusses how Infinite Sky AI turns ordinary baseball video into actionable performance data without expensive hardware. Together, these conversations reinforce why preparation, accurate data, and human judgment remain essential for recognizing patterns, making better choices, and improving outcomes across every industry.

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Nic Glazer to break down one of the most productive weeks of my career. We discuss how careful planning, non-negotiable habits, strategic travel, and nightly calendar reviews allowed us to move through Los Angeles, Vancouver, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Nashville without sacrificing rest, relationships, or moments of vacation. From choosing the right flights and scheduling transportation in advance to overlapping meetings with travel, meals, and community events, every detail served a purpose. We also share how white space creates room for unexpected opportunities and why becoming a student of your calendar allows you to maximize productivity, accessibility, and gratitude each day.

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In today’s episode, I sit down with PGA coach Virgil Herring to explore how golf teaches lessons that carry into business, relationships, and everyday life. We discuss letting go of judgment, keeping ego from shaping decisions, and staying present when pressure pulls your attention toward the past or future. Virgil explains how elite players turn nervous energy into excitement, recover from great shots with bad outcomes, and trust a championship process without demanding immediate results. We also talk about the value of curiosity, resilience, and human connection, along with the freedom that comes from appreciating your preparation and performance even when the outcome falls short.

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Alex Russell is the founder of KEANU, an instant noble kava brand inspired by his years of exploring kava culture in Vanuatu, Hawaii, and New Caledonia. After leaving investment banking at Lazard, he focused on sharing the cultural story of kava before building the company. KEANU’s first instant kava launch sold out in 67 minutes and has since raised more than $1 million, with Alex focused on positioning kava as a culturally authentic beverage that encourages connection and healthier habits.

Nik Lewis is a CFL Hall of Famer, two-time Grey Cup Champion, and the league’s all-time receptions leader. After a 14-year playing career and three years coaching in the CFL, he transitioned into entrepreneurship as Founder and Co-CEO of AO Sports, an athlete-owned sports media platform helping athletes build their brands, grow revenue, and create lasting legacies. Inspired by the power of teamwork, Nik is building AO Sports to help athletes maintain meaningful connections and opportunities long after their playing careers end.

Stacey Lauren is a fundraising auctioneer, movement creator, and founder of Do The Thing, a platform that encourages people to turn connection into collective action. Known for combining humor, authenticity, and purpose, Stacey helps leaders build businesses, communities, and ideas by inspiring people to take action. She is also behind People Party Palooza, a leadership event featuring 15 live events and more than 50 speakers.

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Matt Uhler is a business broker, acquisition strategist, and entrepreneur with more than 28 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and investors build wealth through business acquisitions. He has evaluated over 3,000 businesses, completed more than 800 transactions, owned and operated more than 35 businesses, and facilitated over $350 million in funded transactions. Through Amped Success and the DealMakers Hub, Matt helps business buyers confidently navigate acquisitions, structure deals, and prepare for successful exits.

Itamar Shatz is a Cambridge University PhD, educator, science communicator, and CEO of Probably Good, a nonprofit focused on helping people build meaningful careers while solving important global problems. His work translating complex research into practical insights has reached millions of people through publications and platforms including The New York Times, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, TED-Ed, and The Tim Ferriss Show. His upcoming book, Solving Procrastination, explores the science behind procrastination and practical strategies for taking action.

Linda Hunt is the founder of SumSolutions, author of The Money Conversation, and creator of the Profitability Methodology™, which helps service-based businesses improve profitability and build sustainable systems. Drawing on decades in accounting, Linda teaches entrepreneurs that more revenue does not always mean more profit and helps them become less dependent on themselves to run their businesses. Her work also focuses on helping business owners communicate about pricing and money with greater clarity, confidence, and authority.

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