The Neil Haley Show – Kat Cunning, Adam Mendelsohn, Michael Aguas, Emma Lynn Dowd, and Alan Porter

Episode Summary:
Neil Haley hosted a powerful and diverse panel of guests, each sharing unique perspectives, stories, and expertise.

1. Kat Cunning – Star People
   Kat discussed her lead role as Claire in the sci-fi drama Star People, a character driven by curiosity, ambition, and a lifelong quest to validate her childhood UFO sighting. She spoke about portraying a female lead whose purpose isn’t defined by romance, researching epilepsy for the role, and finding parallels between Claire’s passion for discovery and the realities of indie filmmaking. Kat also reflected on trusting the collaborative process and valuing the human connections forged along the way.

2. Adam Mendelsohn – Pickle Pals
   Adam, the 18-year-old founder and CEO of Pickle Pals, explained how a personal love for pickleball inspired his app designed to connect players across the U.S. and Canada. He walked through its core features—match scheduling, achievements, maps, and integrated social media—and described how he used market research to position it uniquely in a growing industry. Adam’s vision includes campus ambassador programs and donating a portion of earnings to Title I schools.

3. Michael Aguas – Reignstorm
   Michael recounted his journey from immigrant beginnings to banking, then to entrepreneurship, where he now specializes in overlooked sections of the tax code to help clients reduce or eliminate heavy tax burdens. He announced two new podcasts: Reignstorm Radio (tax mitigation and debt elimination strategies) and Million Dollar Minutes (short, high-value interviews on business and health). Michael also shared his triumphant story of overcoming stage 4 lung cancer through faith, targeted medical treatment, oxygen therapy, and nutrition.

4. Emma Lynn Dowd – Pet Health Discount Program
   Emma presented a national pet health discount plan through My Primary Pet Care, offering 25% off vet visits, 24/7 tele-vet access, prescription discounts, and even pet-related legal and counseling services. She emphasized that, unlike traditional insurance, the program covers preexisting conditions and provides immediate savings, making it ideal as either a supplement or replacement for pet insurance.

5. Alan Porter – Estate Planning Lessons from Hulk Hogan’s Estate
   Alan discussed how Hulk Hogan’s estate situation highlights the need for a well-structured and updated estate plan. He explained ways to avoid family disputes, limit losses from probate, and ensure that personal wishes are respected. Using real-life examples like Prince and Joe Robbie, Alan underscored the importance of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and regular plan updates to protect both assets and heirs.