Permission To Shine

Andres Levin is a Grammy-winning musician and the co-owner of Tribe Caribe, an eclectic hotel located in central Havana, Cuba.

We sat down to discuss his musical journey—from learning at home to working with John Legend, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon Batiste, Tina Turner, Childish Gambino, and more. He's been nominated for a Grammy 19 times and has won once.

Andres and his business partner Chris Cornell opened Tribe Caribe, a premier hotel for creatives, travelers, and locals alike. It hosts a bustling café with the best espresso in Havana, a rooftop overlooking the city, a recording studio, and 11 suites that are restored with Cuban antiques and art. It was featured in Travel + Leisure as a "Dream Destination for Art Lovers."

We also discuss the reality of living in Cuba—a country that has gone through a lot but remains open to visitors from the U.S.

We recorded this in Havana, and I can't recommend traveling to Cuba enough. The people are smart, fun, and resilient.

Thank you for listening.
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Join me as I sit down with Dan Ni, the founder and CEO of TLDR (too long didn't read). TLDR is a tech newsletter with over 5M active subscribers producing $10+ million in annual revenue. He's built it with an extremely lean team, 20 employees strong. 
He previously founded and sold Scraper API, which allowed him to bootstrap TLDR and maintain 100% ownership. 
We discuss: 
-the future of media 
-his journey from Yale to culinary school
-why he spent 6 years living at home in his 20's after working at Jane Street 
-the importance of doing vs. thinking 
-his next chapter as a father 
-growing up in the midwest
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Jonny Imerman is the Co-Founder of Imerman Angels, a global network of 15,000 cancer survivors.

After battling testicular cancer in his 20s, Jonny felt compelled to create a platform where individuals battling cancer can connect 1:1 with a mentor who has faced the same diagnosis.

Additionally, he co-founded CLOZTALK (pronounced "Clothes Talk"), where they are building brand awareness for over 500 nonprofits.

In this episode, we discuss:

Please enjoy this insightful conversation with Jonny Imerman. I know you’ll love it!

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The average person spends 2.5 hours a day feeling bad for themselves. Whether it's at work or in their personal life, we ruminate on stories that we tell ourselves.

The problem?

Oftentimes these stories aren't even true. A complete waste of time!

Cy Wakeman gives us tangible advice on how to eliminate our ego when it goes unchecked and remove this 2.5-hour daily burden.

Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, NY Times Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker, and recipient of the #1 Global Leadership Guru award for three years running.

Deemed "the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace and the worldplace."

Cy works with organizations globally to ditch the drama, hardwire accountability in their teams, and turn excuses into results.

As the founder of Reality-Based Leadership, she inspires audiences to modernize their approach to leading their teams, enabling them to succeed despite the challenging circumstances they face.

Her thought-provoking insights capture the hearts and minds of attendees of all backgrounds, helping them realize that success and happiness in their careers is their natural state—once the drama is gone.

Please enjoy this conversation and be sure to let us know what you think. Thanks for listening!

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Garrett Madison is one of the most accomplished mountain climbers in the world. 
He's summited Mt. Everest 14 times. 
Summited K2, known as the SAVAGE mountain, 4 times. The most of any westerner. 
He runs Madison Mountaineering where he has an unparalleled track record of guiding his clients to the highest points on earth. 
His calm nature, kind heart, strong spirit, and track record of success make him a really special individual. 
I was stoked to sit down for a chat with someone who has seen so much of the world -- I know you are going to love this! 
These episodes take a lot of work to produce, if you enjoy it please share with a friend, colleague, or loved one! 
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Hi thanks for joining, it's Andrew Namanny and we've got another incredible episode you do not want to miss. 
Daniel Dart is the founder of Solo GP fund Rock Yard Ventures. His journey from homelessness and incarceration to where he is today shows how powerful second chances can be. 
A leader and advocate for underserved and underprivileged communities, he has worked on the ground, helping build equity and social movements on both a local and global scale.
A rare talent, he matriculated to the London School of Economics graduate school without ever having received an undergraduate degree. In addition to being published in Harvard Business Review and the World Economic Forum, he has presented his academic and economic research worldwide, including in Sri Lanka, China, Ireland, Japan, and the United States.
Daniel's journey to where he is today is anything but typical. He was born in the Bay Area but spent most of his youth in Southern California. 
He experienced homelessness on the streets of San Diego and Los Angeles between 1999-2001, a chapter of time that shapes everything he does today. Daniel was also the brainchild of a prominent punk-rock band, Time Again, where he wrote and sang about social issues, poverty, and getting through life one day at a time. 
In 2011, he was sentenced to 6 years in prison. Upon release, with a new perspective of owning his flaws while being true to himself, he made amends and launched the second chapter of his life – one that focuses on the altruistic value of helping others. 
He also holds an MBA from MIT, where he is the first formerly incarcerated student in the school's history and a recipient of the Dean's Fellowship, Sloan Leadership Fellowship, and Pechacek Fellowship awards and scholarships.
He is an active member of Milken Institute's Young Leaders Circle, an Advisory Board Member of Village Capital, and a Fellow of the Salzburg Global Forum
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Jeffrey Deskovic is a lawyer dedicated to freeing wrongly convicted inmates. 
At 17, Jeffrey was wrongly convicted of murder and rape. 
He spent 16 years in maximum security prison before DNA evidence proved his innocence. 
After prison, Jeffrey started the Deskovic Foundation, where they have freed 14 wrongly convicted people and counting. 
Jeffrey is 1 of 3,200 exonerations since 1989. 
He discusses: 
-Why we was wrongly convicted 
-How he got out
-The state of life in prison and what he missed most
-Integrating back into the real world with a large amount of money
-What he's doing to help people with a story like his 
You can get involved with his work here: https://www.deskovicfoundation.org
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Jimmy Yeager owned and operated Aspen, CO local restaurant Jimmy's for 25 years, resulting in a successful sell out. 
We sat down for a conversation during Aspen Food & Wine Festival. 
Jimmy's was a place for billionaires and scrap workers alike to bond. 
It was an institution built through hard work and intention. 
Jimmy discusses:
-How he built a strong culture resulting in very low turnover. 
-His upbringing as a New Jersey/NYC chef. 
-What he's learned to be the core tenants of a good party. 
-What he did after his restaurant was purchased -- sneak peak: he bought a Rolex (not for himself!) and embarked on a solo motorcycle adventure through Latin America. 
Jimmy shares the challenges and triumphs of running a successful restaurant for 25 years, his philosophy on creating a strong team culture, and the importance of education in the hospitality industry.
This episode is brought to you by PARC Aspen: a premier dining destination made for locals, by locals in Aspen, Colorado. Inspired by the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of their beloved town, Maryanne and Harley Sefton embarked on a remarkable journey to create a dining experience that reflects the essence of Aspen.
PARC Aspen is my favorite restaurant and a must hit when you are passing through paradise (Aspen, CO). 
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Aliia Roza joins the show this week to share what she learned during her time as a Russian Spy, specifically trained on seduction. 
She was recruited by the Russian government and turned into an agent as her father and grandfather were top generals in the KGB. 
The government trained her to be a weapon -- Aliia would use seduction tactics to get inside information from top criminals for the Russian government. 
This is a raw look inside one of the most mysterious and dangerous jobs in the world. 
Aliia doesn't hold back and shares tactics for seduction on both dating and career advancement. 
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She recently did a 2 season podcast with Neil Strauss which can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0EshU9K5GhVfOFBqWW11dL?si=RJKx4UA8RoWlib1cqUZHIA

Victor Vescovo is one of the most accomplished humans alive.
He is a former naval intelligence officer where he retired as Commander.
He co-founded Insight Equity Holdings, a prominent investment fund.
He is a Seven Summits Climber by climbing the tallest peak on all seven continents, deep sea diver (went to the bottom of all 5 oceans), outer space visitor, and pilot.
In 2019, Victor Vescovo was recognized by Guinness World Records as the person who has covered the greatest vertical distance without leaving Earth's surface. He went to 29,029 atop Mt. Everest and -35,840 at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. 
He holds a bachelors degree in Political Science and Economics from Stanford, a masters degree in Defense and Arms Control from MIT, and an MBA from Harvard. 
Please enjoy this insanely interesting conversation. 
Let me know your takeaways -- there's many! 
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