Purpose Power

The AV industry went cheaper and faster. Darius Gruman went the other way.

He started mixing sound at keg parties in central New York barns, worked the Syracuse club circuit with Bon Jovi and Melissa Etheridge, then found the corporate world in Atlanta in 1989.

Three years ago he founded Viserati to build better audio for boardrooms and executive events.

His biggest lesson took decades to learn. It was never about the equipment. It’s about the people. Every mic and speaker either helps a leader connect with the room or gets in the way.

Hosted by Chris Barrineau, founder of Purpose Power Studios.

purposepowerstudio.com

Darius Gruman: https://www.viserati.vip/

An award-winning chef who won Italy's national culinary championship at just 15, Massimo has spent nearly three decades on a mission to transform what we eat. From the kitchens of London's most prestigious restaurants to the food distribution networks feeding millions across America, his journey shows how one person's purpose can impact the health of an entire nation.

In this episode, Massimo shares his story — from Riccione to London to Miami to Houston — and reveals how he's quietly changing the food industry from within. He talks about the choices we make at every meal, why the food system needs to shift, and what it takes to stay committed to a purpose bigger than yourself.

This is a conversation about food, health, purpose, and the power of staying true to your mission — even when the path isn't obvious.

Most companies measure success by valuation, speed, and exit.

Molly Latham measures it differently.

In this episode of Your Purpose Is Your Power, Chris sits down with the President of Global Healing, a family-owned company that has spent over 20 years building without outside pressure, without chasing trends, and without planning an exit.

They talk about:

• Leading through uncertainty, including the 2008 recession and COVID

• Why Global Healing isn’t building to sell

• Measuring growth by how many families you can support

• Transparency, responsibility, and long-term thinking in leadership

This is a grounded conversation about leadership, health, and what it means to build something that lasts.

Chris Joy has built a multimillion-dollar firm, but the real story is how he thinks. From his early decision to treat every step seriously—whether in school, sports, or business—he’s carried a mindset of focus and discipline that’s shaped every move since. After becoming a top producer at a Fortune 500 company, he walked away from security to launch Roesseljoy. In this episode, Chris breaks down the mindset shifts that fueled his success and what leaders can learn about betting on themselves before they feel ready.

Chris Barrineau sits down with Kambiz Naficy, a former Wall Street executive who walked away from a high-flying finance career to become a globally renowned spiritual teacher.

Born into an aristocratic family in Tehran, Iran, Kambiz struggled with self-doubt before a dramatic “dark night of the soul” led him to Maharishi International University in Iowa.

Over two transformative years of meditation, he discovered the power of breath, mantra, and Kriya Yoga and went on to guide thousands in healing, mindfulness, and personal transformation across 12 countries.

-How a single resignation letter became Kambiz’s gateway to spiritual awakening

-The science of prana (life-force energy) and why breath is the foundation of health and consciousness

-Why spiritual continuity matters

-Practical breath-awareness exercises you can use anytime, anywhere

Whether you’re seeking deeper presence, healing from past trauma, or simply curious about integrating ancient yogic wisdom into modern life, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiring stories to help you find your own path of purpose.

A former Wall Street exec shares his journey from elite power circles in Iran to a soul-searching “dark night” that led him to meditation, breathwork, and purpose. In Part 1, we explore the cost of hiding your true self—and the moment everything changed.

🎙️ This is “Your Purpose is Your Power”—raw stories, real transformation.

On our very first episode, I sat down with Sam Lee, a former Goldman Sachs Chief of Staff, AOL P&L leader, and WeWork SVP of Growth. He shared how he turned early academic struggles into a career scaling billion-dollar businesses.

Frustrated by the isolation many experts face when going independent, he launched IndeCollective in 2020. Over 500 consultants and coaches have since used his 3-L framework (Living, Lifestyle, Loving), value-based pricing, and productization playbooks to boost their income, impact, and freedom.

Whether you’re eyeing a solo practice or craving more balance in your work, Sam’s story is your roadmap to building a purpose-driven business with the mentorship and community you deserve.

Learn more & get in touch:
• Purpose Power Podcast & Video Production → https://yourpurposeisyourpower.com• IndeCollective → https://indecollective.co