Straight to It

In this episode, I interview Alden Mills, a Navy SEAL, founder of Perfect Fitness and author of Be Unstoppable and Unstoppable Teams. When Alden was diagnosed with asthma at age 12 and told he couldn't do anything athletic, he focused even more on fitness and eventually became a collegiate rower and a Navy SEAL. Alden shares incredible stories about his time in the SEALS; how with $25,000 left in the bank, he was able to successfully launch the Perfect Push-Up; and how he coaches people to keep persisting to achieve their dreams. I loved talking to Alden and hope you learn as much as I did from this interview!

In this episode, I interview Ross Greenburg, CEO of Ross Greenburg Productions and former President of HBO Sports. Ross has won 56 Emmys and 8 Peabody Awards as the producer of many amazing sports documentaries and movies, including Miracle, Hard Knocks, and 61*. We discussed Ross' love of sports, the stories behind some of his legendary shows and how the TV and movie industries have evolved in the past 30 years. I really enjoyed meeting Ross and I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.

In this episode, I interview Chris Voss, the former FBI lead hostage negotiator, founder of the Black Swan Group and author of Never Split The Difference. He also teaches a Masterclass about Negotiation. Chris is a really smart and incredible person. In the interview, we discuss his career and do an hostage role play -in which Chris handily defeated me. He also talks about strategies you can use in your own negotiations and personal relationships. I really enjoyed talking to Chris and learned so much! Enjoy!

In this episode, I interview Ryan Springer, a Founding Partner of Midnight Ventures and Founder of High Desert Cactus Vodka. Midnight Ventures is an awesome VC fund investing in the future of wellness. High Desert Cactus Vodka makes Vodka from the cactus! We discuss some of the unique wellness products Ryan has invested in, his journey, and how he sees the wellness industry evolving. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! 

In this episode, I speak with Pat Burt, the Mayor of Palo Alto, CA. With a population of over 60,000, Palo Alto is home to Stanford University and countless technology companies. Mayor Burt is a champion of sustainability who has helped turn Palo Alto into one of the greenest cities in the country. Mayor Burt is serving in his third term and has been on the City Council for over a decade. We look back on Mayor Burt's accomplishments, and discuss housing, climate change and his goals for the future. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

In this episode, I interview Maria Kim, CEO of REDF. REDF is a venture philanthropy that invests in businesses that are dedicated to providing employees a second chance, including homeless or formerly incarcerated individuals. Maria talks about how REDF works, some of the businesses they support, and how we can build a more inclusive economy. 

In this episode, I interview Mona Lisa Wallace, Founding Partner of the law firm Wallace & Graham. Mona has dedicated her career to obtaining justice for people harmed by corporate giants. We discuss the case against Smithfield Foods, which is described in detail in the amazing book Wastelands by Corban Addison - it is truly a must read! I really enjoyed talking to and learning from Mona, and I hope you do too!

In this episode, I interview Tom Costley, the founder of Overland Summers, an adventure group that takes kids on amazing trips to places like Yellowstone, the Swiss Alps and Iceland. Overland has had 40,000 kids go through its program over 40 years. Tom founded Overland with his wife, Liz. We discuss the story of Overland, the challenges and how Overland works. I really hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

In this episode, I interview Eren Harris,  Admissions Manger at Prep Scholar and Founder of True North Academix. Eren has over 10 years of experience in college counseling. We discuss what makes a good application, how to find the right college for you and the future of college admissions. I learned so much from Eren and really enjoyed our conversation!

In this episode, I interview Nolan Bushnell, the Founder of Atari and Chuck E Cheese. Nolan also founded 20 other businesses and has plans for many more. We get to hear Nolan share the story of Atari along with his thoughts on the video game industry, VR and the future of education. I really enjoyed learning from Nolan and I hope you enjoy this interview too!