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I’m excited to sit down with Rebeca De Sancho Mayoral, Senior Policy Officer for Access to Finance Innovation at the European Commission, Coach & Speaker, Scaling Europe’s Innovation Future, and EU Startups & Funding Expert.

Why should you listen to Rebeca?

She bridges two worlds:💼 17+ years shaping Europe’s innovation & finance ecosystem—designing financial instruments at the European Commission, mobilizing billions for deep-tech scaleups, green tech, and women-led ventures.

💎 Life & Money Coach—guiding ambitious women to step into visibility, negotiate without fear, and rewrite money stories so their self-worth matches their net worth.

From Brussels boardrooms to private coaching sessions, her mission is the same:

➡️ Empower women to own their value.

➡️ Build wealth unapologetically.

➡️ Create impact through confidence, clarity, and courage. She has supported founders, policymakers, and professionals across Europe.

Now, through Her Wealthy Club, she helps women expand their confidence, reset their money mindsets, and build lives & businesses they once thought impossible.

In this episode, we explore how she’s bridging two worlds—public policy and personal empowerment—to reimagine the future of finance.

💡 Key Takeaways | What You’ll Gain:

✅ Insights into how the European Commission is driving innovation and mobilizing funding for startups, deep-tech, and women-led ventures

✅ A behind-the-scenes look at how Europe is rethinking access to finance for the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers

✅ Practical advice on how women can redefine their relationship with money, align self-worth with net worth, and step into financial confidence

✅ Lessons in leadership, visibility, and influence from navigating both the policy and coaching arenas

✅ Inspiration to build a confident, courageous, and purpose-driven mindset for the future of work and wealth

🎙️From the European Commission to Her Wealthy Club: Innovating the Future of Finance

📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅Oct 27 |⏰12:00 PM EST

💡Rebeca De Sancho Mayoral, Senior Policy Officer for Access to Finance Innovation at the European Commission, Coach & Speaker, Scaling Europe’s Innovation Future, and EU Startups & Funding Expert.

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9🎧

Tune in on October 27, 2025, for a powerful conversation on innovation, inclusion, and the evolving landscape of finance in Europe and beyond.

#Innovation #Finance #Entrepreneurship #EuropeanCommission #HerWealthyClub #AccessToFinance #LifeCoach #MoneyCoach #MoneyMindset #WealthMindset #FinancialConfidence #EUTechfunding #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

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I’m thrilled to have a conversation with Melissa Aarskaug🎙️, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Growth at DruvStar®, Cybersecurity Executive, Author, and Founder of Executive Connect.

In this episode, we dive into unconventional leadership and how cybersecurity can be transformed from a “business blocker” into a strategic driver of growth.

Why should you listen to Melissa?

As an energetic executive, she led companies to unprecedented growth and scale for over 17+ years. From starting as an engineering manager on a major concrete bridge project to now being a trusted leader in tech and cybersecurity, her journey has been defined by driving innovation, fostering security, and building authentic relationships.

Highlights:

• Shaped strategies, expanded markets globally.

• Achieved annual revenue increases of up to 375% YOY.

• Forged partnerships across diverse industries.

• Inspired innovation, cybersecurity, and growth.

• Consistently exceeded objectives.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✅ How Melissa’s early career as an engineering manager shaped her leadership style.

✅ The leadership principles behind driving 375% YOY revenue growth.

✅ Why cybersecurity should be viewed as an enabler of innovation.

✅ The hidden cybersecurity challenges most companies are overlooking right now.

✅ What inspired Executive Connect and how it continues to evolve as a platform for leaders.

✅ The unconventional strategies that transform leadership impact. How mentorship helps executives overcome blind spots.

✅ What separates incremental growth from breakthrough growth.

Whether you’re scaling your business, navigating cybersecurity risks, or looking for fresh leadership strategies, this episode is packed with insights you can apply right away.

🎙️Unconventional Leadership: Driving Growth Through Cybersecurity and Strategy

📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 Oct 6 |⏰ 8:00 AM EST

💡Featuring Melissa Aarskaug🎙️, Cybersecurity Executive | Author | Keynote Speaker & Executive Connect Podcast Host | Helping Leaders Thrive in Tech & Growth | Chief Member

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9hashtag

#Cybersecurity #Leadership #GrowthStrategy #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

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I’m thrilled to sit down with Christopher Carter, four-time best-selling author, founder of Approyo, Inc., MugatuAI & Charging Bunny, and global AI leader.

In this conversation, Chris will open up about his personal journey as one of the top SAP experts in the world, what fuels his leadership in a fast-moving industry, and what sets his approach apart.

Why should you listen to Chris?

⇨ Industry Era calls Carter "One of the top 10 SAP experts in the world."

⇨ CRN named Carter and Approyo one of the "Top 10 Cloud Providers to watch," a

⇨ Mirror Review also selected Carter as "One of the Top 20 Business Leaders to Follow in SAP"

⇨ Entrepreneur Magazine calls Carter the “Best thing to ever happen to Approyo.”

⇨ Magnate View Magazine called Carter one of the top "5 Most advanced Cloud solution providers."

What you’ll take away from this episode:

✅ The biggest misconceptions about SAP migration—and how to overcome them.

✅ The secret to building faster, stronger, and more stable companies through SAP and S/4 upgrades.

✅ Real success stories of businesses saving money and unlocking new growth with SAP.

✅ A practical step leaders can take today to simplify their tech stack.

✅ The most immediate, practical uses of AI in business today—and where it’s headed in the next 5 years.

✅ Lessons learned from working across 55+ industries and advice for leaders navigating digital transformation.

🎙️Transforming Businesses with SAP and AI Solutions

📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 Sept 29 | ⏰ 8:00 AM EST

💡Featuring Christopher Carter, Four-Time Best-Selling Author | Founder Approyo, MugatuAI & Charging Bunny | Global AI Leadership | Lead Investor | Carter’s Pub

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

🎧 Tune in for insights that will inspire and equip you to embrace the future with confidence.

#UmattaConsulting #Podcast #AI #SAP #BusinessTransformation #Leadership

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I’m excited to sit down with Jimmy Rios, Founder & CEO of Eye Level to High Level, to unpack powerful funding strategies that empower small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), especially those underserved by traditional systems.

Why should you listen to Jimmy?

With over 20 years of experience, Jimmy has learned that no two journeys are the same. That’s why he created Eye Level to High Level™, which is a strategic roadmap designed to help businesses secure non-recourse funding, optimize their financial planning, and scale with confidence.

💡 Key insights you’ll hear in this episode:

✅ Debt-free capital solutions for SMBs

✅ How underserved businesses can access growth opportunities

✅ 36% average investor ROI with zero defaults

✅ The role of fintech in reshaping business funding

Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking smarter funding options or an investor curious about sustainable returns, this episode will inspire fresh thinking about resilience, capital, and growth.

🎙️Resilient Growth: Funding Strategies to Help Businesses Thrive

📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅Sept 16 | ⏰ 7:30 PM EST

💡Featuring Jimmy Rios Founder & CEO at Eye Level to High Level | Debt-Free Capital for Underserved SMBs | 36 % Avg Investor ROI & 0 Defaults

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

#BusinessGrowth #FundingStrategies #Fintech #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #AlternativeInvestments #PrivateCredit #SMBLending #ImpactInvesting #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

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I’m thrilled to sit down with David Liddell, Founder & CEO, Chief Leadership Strategist, Author of Simplicity Driven Leadership, and Forbes Coaches Council Member.

We explore how simplicity can transform the way leaders guide their teams and businesses.

Why should you listen to David?

David Liddell is a seasoned leadership consultant with a remarkable career spanning over three decades. As the founder of Liddell Consulting Group LLC, he leads a dedicated team in delivering tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and foster continuous improvement. David’s client-centric approach, informed by his profound understanding of diverse industries, has revolutionized businesses’ strategies for transformative growth. A thought leader featured in prominent publications, he frequently speaks at conferences on strategic leadership, change management, and organizational transformation. David’s impact extends beyond the professional realm, as he actively engages in philanthropy and mentors emerging leaders, shaping the future of leadership practices.

✨ Key Takeaways You’ll Gain From This Episode:

✅ What inspired David to write Simplicity Driven Leadership after decades of advising leaders?

✅ The three key principles at the heart of simplicity-driven leadership.

✅ Why leaders often struggle with simplicity—and how to overcome it.

✅ How to strip away the noise and focus on what truly matters.

✅ Practical ways to balance simplicity with the realities of today’s fast-changing business environment.

✅ The role of communication in building clarity and alignment.

✅ One simple action entrepreneurs and small business owners can take today to lead more effectively.

✅ How simplicity impacts company culture, employee engagement, and what makes a leader truly memorable.

🎧 Tune in and discover how embracing simplicity can help you lead with focus, clarity, and impact.

🎙️Simplicity Driven Leadership: 3 Key Principles to Help a Business Thrive

📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅Sept 4 | ⏰ 1:00 PM EST

💡Featuring David Liddell, Founder & Chief Leadership Strategist / Author: Simplicity Driven Leadership / Official Member at Forbes Coaches Council

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

#Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Simplicity #LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

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I’m excited to have a meaningful conversation with Hope Gong, Executive Coach, Founder, Healthcare Strategist, and Culture & Talent Catalyst, to unpack what it takes to lead with purpose in today’s ever-changing workplace.

From growing up as an immigrant navigating constant change, to leading in corporate, startup, and entrepreneurial spaces, Hope has developed a leadership lens that is as bold as it is human.

Why should you listen to Hope?

Hope Gong is an executive coach, entrepreneur, and healthcare strategist with a cross-disciplinary background in leadership development, startup growth, and organizational change. She guides organizations and executives through high-stakes growth and transformation by strengthening leadership, culture, and strategic focus. Her work bridges business performance and human transformation, creating the conditions for people and ideas to thrive. She is the co-founder of a startup reimagining the next era of leadership for today’s intergenerational workforce.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

✅ Leadership as a thermostat— why leaders set the “temperature” for culture, trust, and performance. Blending Ontological & Strengths-Based Coaching—how this unique approach transforms leaders from the inside out.

✅ Purpose + Professional Alignment – why matching your personal mission with your work unlocks energy and impact. ✅ The Future of Work—from intergenerational leadership to the rise of portfolio careers, and how to navigate what’s next. ✅ Healthcare Leadership Lessons – overcoming the complicated realities of the quintuple aim.

This conversation is for leaders who want to be intentional about the environments they create, the energy they manage, and the legacy they leave.

🎙️Built on Purpose: Leadership, Belonging, and the Future of Work

📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅Aug 26 | ⏰ 2:30 PM EST

💡Featuring Hope Gong Executive Coach | Founder | Healthcare Strategist | Culture & Talent Catalyst | Shaping the Future of Work | Chief Member

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

#Leadership #FutureOfWork #ExecutiveCoaching #Belonging #WorkplaceCulture #PurposeDrivenLeadership #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

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I'm honored to host Julio G. Martinez-Clark, CEO of bioaccess®: Fast-Tracking First-in-Human Trials, Anywhere®, for an insightful conversation on medical innovation and global clinical trials.

Why should you listen to Julio?

As CEO, he has led multidisciplinary teams that fuse engineering, regulatory, and clinical expertise to make advanced cyclotron programs turnkey. From feasibility modeling to GMP validations, they compress timelines, cut capital risk, and empower hospitals and research centers to own their isotope destiny.

Key wins:

• Launched full-service cyclotron hubs in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and MENA, standardizing SOPs across divergent health systems.

• Secured sub-12-month regulatory approvals and 30% lower operating costs through proprietary digital QMS and remote monitoring.

• Orchestrated data-sharing alliances with leading PET-CT networks, unlocking faster patient enrollment for precision-oncology trials. • Deployed MyoFlow™ analytics globally, elevating cardiac PET throughput while enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

• Embedded ISO, GMP, and radiation-safety compliance into every project, ensuring enduring quality wherever we operate.

🔥 Takeaways from the podcast:

✅ Innovation starts at the intersection of market demand and clinical possibility—not just in the lab.

✅ Balancing scientific rigor with speed is the new competitive advantage in MedTech.

✅ Running clinical trials in regions like Latin America or Australia offers untapped advantages—cost, speed, and patient access.

✅ Timeline compression isn't just a buzzword—it’s an investor confidence booster that directly impacts capital raising.

✅ Series A/B investors are hungry for efficiency, global scalability, and a clear regulatory roadmap.

✅ If bioaccess® reaches its <8-week first-patient-in goal, the entire approval lifecycle could be redefined.

✅ Regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and EU must evolve—or risk falling behind emerging markets in innovation pace.

🎧 Subscribe, share, and stay tuned. This conversation will challenge your assumptions—and inspire your next move.

🎙️From Idea to Approval: How Medical Innovation Gets Funded and Fast-Tracked

📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 Aug 11 | ⏰ 10:30 AM EST

💡 Featuring Julio G. Martinez-Clark, CEO of bioaccess® | Fast-Tracking First-in-Human Trials Worldwide | 40% Faster Approvals, 30% Lower Costs | Medtech, Biopharma, and Radiopharma Partner

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

#MedTech #Biopharma #ClinicalResearch #Innovation #HealthcareFunding #MedicalInnovation #Leadership #RegulatoryStrategy #GlobalTrials #LatAm #StartupSuccess #SeriesA/B #DigitalHealth #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

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I'm excited to have a progressive conversation with Michael Scarpati, Co-Founder and CEO of Retire.US, a fintech platform revolutionizing access to financial advice.

Why should you listen to Michael?

He is a seasoned entrepreneur who consistently seeks new opportunities to foster collaboration and drive growth. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, he co-founded RetireUS to make independent fiduciary financial guidance accessible to all, so that everyone has the opportunity to achieve financial freedom.

Their mission is to disrupt today’s financial services industry by creating a better path to financial freedom. One that seamlessly blends human relationships with technology for a frictionless financial planning that is faster, more cost-effective, and delivers greater impact than anything else on the market.

Additionally, he serves as the chairman of the board of OWE. This nonprofit organization empowers impoverished communities by providing them with the resources necessary to achieve sustainability and independence.

🔑 Key Takeaways from the Episode: ✅ Michael opens up about his early career in traditional finance and the pivotal moment that led him to launch a mission-driven alternative to Wall Street's exclusivity.

✅ Hear what this concept means and how RetireUS delivers on the promise by prioritizing education, inclusion, and transparency.

✅ Michael discusses the essential role of trust in financial guidance, especially for communities historically overlooked by the financial system, and how RetireUS uses AI without sacrificing the human touch.

✅ RetireUS isn’t just tech-forward—it’s equity-focused. Learn how they’re building systems that uplift the people often left out of financial conversations.

✅ Michael gets real about the challenges of balancing growth with values—and what success means over the next 5 years for both RetireUS and the communities they serve.

✅ As Chairman of OWE (Opportunity Without Exception), Michael speaks about the economic patterns in underserved communities and how they fuel his drive for both nonprofit and fintech impact.

🎧 Subscribe, share, and tune in—the future of financial freedom is now.

🎙️From Wall Street to Main Street: Democratizing Financial Freedom in the Age of AI

📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 Aug 1 | ⏰ 10:00 AM EST

💡 Featuring Michael Scarpati, CEO & Founder @RetireUS | 15-Years in Financial Planning | Empowering Financial Freedom With Tech 💸

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

#Fintech #AI #FinancialInclusion #Leadership #FutureOfFinance #RetireUS #UmattAConsulting #Podcast #MissionDrivenBusiness #WallStreetToMainStreet #UnderservedCommunities #FinancialFreedom #MillennialsInLeadership

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I’m thrilled to sit down with Chris Dyer, CEO of Hopetape, one of the world’s most respected voices in leadership and change management, for a dynamic episode. He is a Top 50 Voice in Leadership, a Top 40 Change Management Guru, and a Top 50 Global Thought Leader.

In an age where AI is transforming every aspect of business, company culture isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s the strategy.

Why should you listen to Chris?

He believes that work should be a place where people thrive, not just survive. As a former CEO who led companies recognized 15 times as “Best Places to Work” and featured five times on Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest-growing companies, he has seen firsthand how culture drives success.

Today, he channels that experience into helping organizations build high-performing cultures that boost productivity, engagement, and profits. Whether through keynote speaking, consulting, or my bestselling books, he provides actionable strategies rooted in real-world experience.

🔥Key Takeaways You’ll Discover:

✅ What it really means when “Culture is the strategy”

✅ How to build and sustain high-performing remote teams

✅ The biggest misconceptions leaders have about culture (and what to do instead)

✅ His powerful 7-Pillar Framework—and why one pillar is often the game changer

✅ How AI is reshaping the way we lead, connect, and drive performance

✅ Personal lessons from leading thousands of employees—and staying authentic under pressure

Whether you’re a founder, executive, people leader, or just navigating leadership in the AI era—this conversation is packed with strategies, stories, and solutions you don’t want to miss.

🎙️Culture is the Strategy: Blueprint for Building Thriving Teams in the Age of AI

📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 July 31 | ⏰ 12:00 PM EST

💡 Featuring Chris Dyer, CEO of Hopetape, a Top 50 Voice in Leadership, a Top 40 Change Management Guru, and a Top 50 Global Thought Leader.

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

💬 In the meantime, what’s one leadership challenge you’re facing in this new world of work?

#Leadership #AI #CompanyCulture #RemoteWork #UmattaConsulting #Podcast #ExecutiveLeadership #CultureIsTheStrategy #FutureOfWork #ThrivingTeams

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I'm thrilled to have an extraordinary conversation with Hugh Massie, Executive Chairman & Founder of DNA Behavior. Hugh is a Titan 100 CEO, a pioneer in behavioral economics, and an innovator who is transforming how leaders think about behavior, money, and decision-making in the AI era.

Why should you listen to Hugh?

As a Titan 100 CEO, widely recognized Behavioral AI Solutions Architect, Hugh Massie approaches every opportunity and challenge from the proven perspective that “behavior makes money.”

By applying quantum leap thinking and AI-driven technologies, Hugh helps growth-minded leaders create an exponential future by building “category king” people-centric businesses, enhancing financial decision-making, culture, and performance.

Hugh’s purpose is to empower people worldwide to optimize the alignment of their natural “hard-wired” talents and financial behaviors to make quantum leaps for creating an Exponential Future with reduced stress. Thereby enabling greater happiness, more success, and improved health for 30 or more years.

Building on pioneering behavioral economics research undertaken since 2001, Hugh's moonshot goal is to commercialize DNA Behavior’s AI-driven BeSci Tech Platform. By 2030, he aims to fully inform over 1 billion people annually on how to enhance their decision-making, performance, and relationships.

🔥Key Takeaways You’ll Discover:

✅ Why cultivating an exponential mindset is essential for both life and business success

✅ The #1 factor that holds people back from realizing their full potential

✅ How leaders’ financial behaviors ripple through their organizations—and what you can do about it

✅ How AI-driven technology is revolutionizing the way we assess behavior and decision-making

✅ Powerful strategies to improve money conversations and elevate your identity around wealth

✅ The profound impact of mentoring Boys Without Fathers—and why this mission matters

✅ What excites Hugh most about building an abundant future

This episode is packed with actionable insights for any leader who wants to combine human-centered strategy with the power of AI to grow their business and create a lasting impact.

🎙️Behavior Makes Money: Building People-Centric Businesses

📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 July 28 | ⏰ 2:00 PM EST

💡 Featuring Hugh Massie, Titan 100 CEO, Behavioral AI Solutions Architect, Behavioral Economics Pioneer, DNA Initiator, High Stakes Decision Orchestrator, Boys Without Fathers Mentor, Award Winning Innovator and Author, Devoted Dad, and Golfer

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

#Leadership #BehavioralEconomics #AI #PeopleFirst #DecisionMaking #MoneyEnergy #UmattaConsulting #Podcast