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Dr. David Bearss is a trained cellular biologist and serial entrepreneur committed to finding cures for cancer. He is the CEO and co-founder of Biolexis Therapeutics (biolexistx.com) as well as six other biotech companies. In this episode, David discusses the advances in technology that expedite the drug discovery process. Biolexis’ Moleculern process utilizes artificial intelligence combined with a proprietary empirical compound library, discovering new drugs faster and cheaper than ever before. Having lost family and friends to cancer, he dedicated his career to combating this deplorable disease. As a result, the discoveries by David and his team have led to many lives saved. Thanks for your commitment, David!

Bobbi Gibb is a is also an artist, lawyer, neuroscience researcher, and author.  She is also the barrier breaking first woman to run the Boston Marathon, breaking assumptions of what physical challenges women capable of accomplishing. She shares some of the inspiring scenes as she ran the course, including the great support she received along the way.  Her enthusiasm in contagious and her commitment to inspiring others continues to be at the forefront of what she does!

Malte Niebelschuetz is a social entrepreneur, change maker and CEO of Shore Buddies, whose mission is to bring Sustainability into Play, to keep Plastics out of the Oceans.  He is also a “Play Ambassador” for the Toy Association’s Genius of Play initiative. In this episode, Malte discusses the change from a corporate career to that of an entrepreneur whose company helps the environment and passes the learning onto the next generation.  He also discusses the impact of focusing on our “why” in any endeavor, especially when things aren’t going the way we’d like.  His easy going demeanor and enthusiasm to make a difference is evident.  To learn more about his company, you can list shore-buddies.com.  Thanks for the visit Malte!  

Mika Shino is the Founder and CEO of Mochi gummies, which mission is to “build bridges across cultures through food”. She shares her impressive journey of being a first generation Japanese American and the lessons she learned as a United Nations diplomat; a senior advisor to Herbie Hancock as a UN Goodwill Advisor; Founder/CEO of Roar Consulting and SoundPlay; an author and more!  She is a true renaissance woman who shows what is possible when you put your mind and energies to a good cause!  

Dan Young has been an entrepreneur his entire life.  He is the CEO of Xidax PCs, PC Laptops, Ugly Unicorn Crypto Hedge Fund as well as a creator, investor, and mentor. Dan’s passion is to share his experiences on maximizing financial, physical and psychological well-being. In this episode, Dan shares his story, including his successes, his highs and lows, the importance of balance and mental health, helping other entrepreneurs, waging war for personal change, and more! Have fun listening to his nuggets of wisdom, we sure did!

Will Baggett is an author, brand strategist, storyteller and keynote speaker who has been recognized by the White House Department of Communications for “outstanding service to the President of the United States.” He has helped produce events, including the Super Bowl, Final Four, College football bowl games, and more. In this episode, Will talks about how relationships can make you truly rich and how being genuine is the key to social capital. He also talks about the value of adversity as well as how the successes in his life can be directly traced to the example of grit and respect his parents exemplified. He also tells of incredible leaders who became his friends and mentors and the greatness they exuded by caring for people first. We left this interview better people. Thanks Will!

Susan Eckert is a Mindset Coach, Speaker, and Author of the upcoming book - The Rhythm of F.L.O.W. After fifteen years in corporate life, she felt “deflated”. After coming across an inspirational quote, she realized she was following the path others had set for her versus following her own. Since corporate life she has been busy creating & innovating. In addition to writing & publishing books, she founded Transformation Photography®️ (the process of healing self-image/body image through the photography experience) and The H.E.R. Method: a holistic process for rapid transformation.

Stephen Ritz is a reknown TED Speaker, Author, Educator, founder of Green Bronx Machine, and much more! Wanting to build a culture of learning in an underserved area, he found a way to teach his students through growing plants. Since that time, he and his students have been recognized by the White House, the City of New York, and has spread the love of growing gardens throughout the world. In this episode he shares the story of how it all began and how it has bridged cultural gaps, knocked down stereotypes, and led to healthier communities. It’s an inspiring story that may just lead you to plant your own garden! You can learn more about Stephen’s organization and how to get involved here: https://greenbronxmachine.org/

In 2021, Kennedy Littledike was in an accident that resulted in the amputation of one of her legs after she was catapulted out of the car and onto a live telephone wire. In this episode she shares the miracles that happened the night of her accident as well what she learned from on her pathway to a new normal; the power of family and friendship in overcoming new obstacles; the importance of staying active and “doing stuff” versus wallowing in circumstances out of our control; and much more! We have a feeling you’ll be incredibly inspired! This young woman is wise beyond her years! Thanks for the conversation Kennedy!

We had the pleasure of speaking with Heather Monahan, CEO of Boss in Heels, TED Speaker, and author of the best selling books “Overcome Your Villains” and “Confidence Creator”. In this episode, Heather shares the importance of doing good in the world; not being afraid to be told “No”; recognizing and dispelling limiting behaviors; how we can learn from our kids; how fear is a liar, and much more! We hope you gain as much from this as we did!