In this powerful episode, Michael Peres sits down with Dr. Hany Demian—physician entrepreneur, CEO of Florida’s BioSpine Institute, and a pioneer in regenerative and minimally invasive spine treatments. From surviving a bombing in Egypt to practicing emergency medicine in Canada, to leading a cutting-edge spine practice in Florida, Dr. Hany shares the remarkable journey that […]

Stacey Pellettieri, LCSW—founder, educator, and podcast host—joins Michael Peres to unpack early childhood trauma, the overlooked grief of sibling loss, and the healing power of owning one’s story. We explore how developmental stage shapes a child’s ability to process loss, why bereaved siblings often become emotional caretakers for parents, and what families and clinicians can […]

Catching up with Brandy Morton — B2B SaaS growth strategist and Fractional Head of Marketing GTM and Demand Gen Expert — on building demand gen engines without “growth hacks,” turning LinkedIn into a real-time research lab, and using AI pragmatically (ChatGPT for speed, Gemini for strategy) while keeping marketing deeply human in technical, regulated markets. […]

Catching up with Daniel Rudyak — investor, operator, and co-founder of ReadyRx, one of the fastest-growing longevity and wellness platforms in the U.S. In this fascinating episode, Daniel and host Michael Peres dive deep into the intersection of biology, technology, and human potential — asking bold questions about what it means to live longer, healthier, […]

This week, host Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) sits down with Dani Beit-Or, the founder of Simply Do It—a seasoned real estate investor who’s helped facilitate 5,000+ property transactions across 40+ U.S. metros. From buying his first rental sight unseen from Tel Aviv (before Zillow or Google Maps even existed!) to building a data-driven approach that […]

In this episode, Michael Peres sits down with Nick Friedman, co-founder of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, the award-winning franchise that grew from a beat-up cargo van into a $300 million empire. Nick opens up about how a summer side hustle became a national brand, what it takes to scale a business from scratch, […]

Catching up with another powerful episode as Michael Peres sits down with Mary Beth O’Connor – former federal judge, author of From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, and a woman who went from shooting meth at 17 to over three decades of continuous sobriety. From surviving severe childhood abuse to […]

Michael Peres with Michelle Gomes—co-founder & CEO of Evaheld, the Australian “health-meets-death tech” platform helping families preserve stories, values, and advance-care wishes through secure legacy vaults and modern memorials. We unpack how a personal loss sparked a decade of volunteering and the startup that followed, and why capturing memories before crisis changes everything. In this […]

Catching up with Chris Sorensen, the forward-thinking CEO of PhoneBurner, a company on a mission to bring real connection back to sales calls. ☎️ With over two decades in the industry, Chris has seen it all — from the rise of spam filters to the evolving tech stack that makes or breaks modern outbound communication. […]

Meet Sarah Pomeranz, Founder and CEO of Consultants for Impact — a global network helping consultants transition from corporate strategy roles to purpose-driven careers in social impact, public service, and sustainability. After her own pivot from Accenture, Sarah has guided more than 800 professionals worldwide and worked with organizations from Chai to The World Bank. […]