The David Noble Show

Hassan Diarra is a two-time NCAA national champion. He began his college career at Texas A&M before transferring to UConn. Known for his relentless defense and clutch play off the bench, Diarra evolved into the Huskies' go-to sixth man during the 2023–24 season, earning Sixth Man of the Year honors. Today, Hassan sits down with David to talk about his success at UConn and what is next for him in the game of basketball.

Matt Garrett is a global macro strategist and investment advisor with extensive experience in forecasting market trends, managing risk, and developing multidisciplinary research frameworks.His background includes roles as a portfolio manager, trader, and credit analyst. Gerard MacDonell serves as Chief Economist at Front Harbor LLC and is a commentator on monetary and macroeconomic policy. Today they sit down with David and talk about how experience helps in markets, how aging messes with your edge, why relying too much on history can backfire, and the constant fear that maybe you're just faking it.

Gwendolyn Woods, a former A&R executive at Bad Boy Entertainment who worked with icons like Sean "Diddy" Combs and Biggie Smalls, reinvented herself as a food entrepreneur by co-founding The Crabby Shack in Brooklyn with Fifi Bell-Clanton. After two decades in the music industry, Woods channeled her creative energy and business savvy into launching the seafood spot with no prior restaurant experience. Through crowdfunding and a shared passion for crab, she helped turn The Crabby Shack into a thriving, Black-owned business recognized by major outlets and featured in the Netflix documentary She Did That, highlighting her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Today she sits down with David to talk about her entrepreneurship and what she took with her from Bad Boy Entertainment.

Chris Mueller is the owner of The Fringe Label, New York City's finest podcast studio and production enterprise. He is one of the most successful and promising graduates of David Noble's entrepreneurial teachings. Today he and David sit down in the new studio to catch up and talk about what is next for Fringe's talent relationships, internal structure, and team building.

Andi Duro is a software engineer and entrepreneur based in New York City. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, he has a background in full-stack development and a long-standing passion for building creative tech products. He is the founder of twocents, a social app that combines finance and anonymity to explore how people talk about money in a more candid way. Today he sits down with David to talk about the Uconn days and founding twocents.

Rajiv Bazaj is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience driving growth and transformation across diverse industries. As Vice President of Sustainability Solutions at Constellation, he leads the company's fastest-growing business segment, delivering innovative energy and decarbonization strategies for retail and commercial clients. Rajiv also serves as a board member and Membership Committee Co-Chair at the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), advancing policy and technology solutions for carbon reduction across Fortune 100 companies. He sits down with David on this week's episode to discuss pathways forward in the ever evolving landscape of energy.

Grace Marie Stanke, born in 2002 in Wausau, Wisconsin, is a nuclear engineer and pro-nuclear energy activist who was crowned Miss America 2023. A classically trained violinist, she began competing in pageants as a teen and eventually became the first woman to hold both Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin's Outstanding Teen titles. While earning her bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, she used pageantry to secure scholarships and raise awareness about clean energy. As Miss America, Stanke traveled over 270,000 miles advocating for nuclear power, visiting plants across the U.S., and speaking at major conferences, including COP28. Her reign earned her recognition as "the new face of nuclear energy" by The Wall Street Journal and a spot on Forbes' 2024 30 Under 30 list. She now works for Constellation Energy and continues her advocacy, recently completing a speaking tour in Australia despite facing political pushback. Today Grace sits down with David to discuss the past, present, and future of nuclear energy.

Jack Tarca is the founder of Find the Good Brand, a lifestyle and apparel company built around a simple but powerful mantra: seek out the good—in yourself, in others, and in the world around you. What began as a personal philosophy shared through social media quickly evolved into a movement, resonating with a growing community drawn to Jack's message of mindfulness, mental health, and gratitude.

Through Find the Good, Jack blends storytelling, streetwear, and social impact, creating products that carry a message and a mission. Whether he's screen printing tees or speaking on stages, Jack is focused on building a brand that encourages people to slow down, reflect, and lead with intention. In this episode, we talk about where the brand started, how he stays grounded, and what it means to build something with meaning.

Kelly Bishop is a Tony Award-winning actress and dancer whose career spans over six decades across stage, film, and television. She rose to prominence in 1975 with her portrayal of Sheila in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line, a role that earned her both a Tony and a Drama Desk Award. Bishop's film credits include memorable performances as Marjorie Houseman in Dirty Dancing and roles in An Unmarried Woman, and Wonder Boys. On television, she is best known for her role as Emily Gilmore in the beloved series Gilmore Girls, a character she reprised in the 2016 Netflix revival. Bishop has also appeared in series such as Bunheads, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Watchful Eye.

In 2024, Bishop released her memoir, The Third Gilmore Girl, offering an intimate look at her life and career, including her experiences on Gilmore Girls and her collaborations with creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. She shares personal reflections on her journey from ballet dancer to acclaimed actress and the evolution of her iconic roles. Bishop's memoir provides fans with behind-the-scenes insights and celebrates her contributions to the performing arts.

Wes Shelton is a seasoned M&A Professional with focus on sell-side representation of businesses in the lower middle-market ($5mm-$100mm in enterprise value). For over a decade, Wes has successfully represented sellers in the lower-middle market with deals ranging from smaller private acquisitions to eight-figure transactions. He knows what it takes to get his clients the best deal with the right buyer. Listen to Wes's insights on this episode of the David Noble Show.