Join Tony DUrso as he interviews Alen Paul Silverrstieen & Steve Berry: Imagination Park & Malta Exchange! Alen Paul Silverrstieen is a global serial entrepreneur with over 20 years' experience & is the current CEO & founder of Imagination Park Technologies Inc., an augmented reality cloud enterprise platform. Alen Paul is known as one of the pioneers of North American prepaid communications leading his company to an IPO on NASDAQ within three years and executing license deals with MLB, Marvel, NHL, Led Zeppelin, and many others. International & New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry is one of our most popular & successful thriller writers with over 20 million books in print in over 50 countries around the world. History is at the heart of every thriller he writes. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or get the app at tonydurso.com/mobile.

Join Tony DUrso as he interviews Yuri Kruman & Mark SA Smith: Employee Experience & Business Growth Strategists! Yuri Kruman is a corporate Employee Experience (EX) Consultant, startup advisor, Forbes Coaches Council member and contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business.com, Influencive and a number of other top platforms . . . Mark S A Smith is a business growth strategist who works with executives who must build and run a sustainable, scalable, profitable and salable business. He does this by educating & coaching them on the executive strategy skill stack, the seven elements that must be in place to be an effective business leader. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or get the app at tonydurso.com/mobile.

Join Tony DUrso as he interviews James Sudakow & Neal Sperling: Business Transformer & Creative Genius! James Sudakow is an author & owner of CH Consulting, Inc., a boutique management & organizational effectiveness consulting practice. He's also author of the book Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit... and Other Stupid Stuff We Say in the Corporate World (Purple Squirrel Media, 2016), a humorous illustrated corporate glossary that sheds an irreverent light on weird business buzzwords… Neal Sperling is known as a World Class Problem Solver & World Class Connector (personal brand attributed to 5 time New York Times international best-selling author Robert G. Allen.) Neal frequently connects clients to individuals who have changed their lives for the better & helps them to fulfill their unique life's purpose… Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or get the app at tonydurso.com/mobile.

Join Tony DUrso as he interviews Julia Lam & Varga Moshtagh: Facebooker & Podmosphere Julia Lam is an early Facebooker, a serial entrepreneur & now Founder & CEO of Tara & Co. They're re-imagining products for women on-the-go. The Tracy 2-in-1 bag is a stylish & convertible bag named after diversity advocate Tracy Chou. They launched officially in November 2017 with $110k in pre-sales & featured in Brit + Co, Buzzfeed, Techcrunch, & LA Fashion Magazine & more. Varga Moshtagh is a Swedish entrepreneur trying to revolutionize the podcast industry. A former journalist & editor, he runs the podcast advertising company Podmosphere as its CEO. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or on our mobile app at tonydurso.com/mobile.

Join Tony DUrso as he interviews Vince Baiera - Creator Step2Health Brand! Vince Baiera started his career working as an ICU Nurse at The Cleveland Clinic and Duke University Hospital in the Cardiac ICU. After working as a traveling ICU Nurse, Vince stepped away from nursing to pursue Healthcare Consulting and Teaching. He moved on to start Baiera Wellness Products, a Product Development Company, as a result of dealing with his own grandparents who struggled with mobility and falls, Vince developed the Step2bed to help solve this problem. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or on our mobile app at tonydurso.com/mobile.

Join Tony DUrso as he interviews Daryush Shokof: Four Billion Dollar Sculpture! World-renowned, critically lauded artist & sculptor Daryush Shokof, created the most valuable piece of artwork in the world: a sculpture worth four billion dollars literally. This amazing work of art consists of Four Billion Dollars (In U.S. dollars) balanced on the edge of a giant seesaw to be unveiled in front of the New York Stock Exchange in late 2019. Daryush's artistic career spans over 35 years. His work with "balance" concepts began both as a series of paintings and sculptures. He will auction off the $4 billion sculpture with plans to donate proceeds to help starving children, and political prisoners. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or on our mobile app at tonydurso.com/mobile.

This episode features a rare red-carpet interview with Wesley Snipes, the legendary actor known for films such as Blade, Demolition Man, and White Men Can't Jump. Snipes shares his perspective on discipline, growth, and the mindset required for long-term success. The conversation also includes entrepreneur Jeff Hoffman, co-founder of Priceline, along with insights from a lineup of influential leaders and creators attending the City Gala event.

From the archives of The Tony DUrso Show, this episode captures a series of red-carpet conversations with leaders from entertainment, business, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship. Among the guests are actor Wesley Snipes and entrepreneur Jeff Hoffman, joined by a lineup of influential voices sharing what drives success, resilience, and purpose. Recorded during the City Gala event, these fast-paced interviews reveal how leaders across industries think about discipline, perseverance, and giving back.

Each guest brings a unique perspective—from Hollywood and global startups to nonprofit leadership—creating a fascinating snapshot of how successful people define achievement, impact, and reinvention.

What You'll Learn

• Why Wesley Snipes says discipline and listening are essential to success

• Jeff Hoffman's advice for entrepreneurs tempted to quit

• How persistence and mindset shape long-term entrepreneurial success

• Why defining success personally matters more than copying others

• How purpose and service drive many influential leaders

Featured Conversations in This Episode

This episode features red-carpet conversations with leaders from entertainment, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and media. Each guest shares insights on success, discipline, mission, and perseverance.

Wesley Snipes — actor, martial artist, and producer known for Blade, Demolition Man, New Jack City, and White Men Can't Jump

Jeff Hoffman — entrepreneur, global speaker, and co-founder of Priceline.com

Frank Shankwitz — co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Dr. Bill Dorfman — internationally recognized cosmetic dentist widely known as "America's Dentist"

Ryan Long — founder of City Gala and producer of the Novus Summit at the United Nations

Forrest T. Harper Jr. — president and CEO of INROADS, a nonprofit focused on leadership development and corporate opportunity

Lynn Rose — media mentor, marketing catalyst, and award-winning entertainer

Allison Larsen — international speaker and author of Soul Intuition

Chris Salem — leadership consultant and expert in influence and mindset development

Isabelle Donadio — bestselling author and founder of Talent Support Services

Randy Morgan — artist and creator of the Roadmap of Art Walls mural series

Mike Packman — wealth strategist and real estate investment specialist

Stephanie Valencia — actress, recording artist, and radio personality

Steve Cederquist — HGTV personality known for Flip or Flop

Christian Garnier — actor known for television and film roles including Days of Our Lives and About a Boy

Together these conversations provide a wide spectrum of perspectives on success—from Hollywood careers and global startups to nonprofit leadership and creative entrepreneurship.

Guest Lineup in This Episode

Wesley Snipes Jeff Hoffman Frank Shankwitz Dr. Bill Dorfman Ryan Long Forrest T. Harper Jr. Lynn Rose Allison Larsen Chris Salem Isabelle Donadio Randy Morgan Mike Packman Stephanie Valencia Steve Cederquist Christian Garnier

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Join Tony DUrso as he interviews Ed Chaney & Susi Kaeufer: Cannafyl, Visibility & Mindset! Ed Chaney is a serial entrepreneur with over a dozen successful startups under his command. He studied business at ASU, executive leadership at MIT, spent over twenty years as an active member of Arizona's elite Entrepreneur Organization (EO), and put in six successful years in the U.S. Navy. Ed leverages his talents in company culture, team building & leadership learned over the last 30 years to accomplish successful business development/growth. Susi Kaeufer is a visibility + mindset coach for entrepreneurs who desire the freedom and flexibility to travel with an online business. She's on her second tour around the world and a nomad for four years. In the last year, she moved 49 times, while continuing to create five figure months from her laptop. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 1pm Pacific. Get the mobile app at tonydurso.com/mobile.