It’s not market volatility or inflation. It’s not even longevity. The greatest threat to your retirement is something most people have never heard of: sequence of return risk.

In this episode of The WealthStyle Podcast, Evan Wohl and Adam Rolewicz reveal the hidden math of early market losses and why two retirees with the same savings can face drastically different futures.

You’ll learn why the timing of your returns matters more than the average, what a buffer asset is and how it works, and how you can design a plan that turns your retirement savings into lasting income with confidence and clarity.

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What if everything you think you know about college admissions is wrong?

In this electrifying episode, Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl sit down with Kate Stone, founder of Kate Stone Prep, to unpack why getting into college and building a meaningful life takes more than grades and a good essay. Drawing from her roots in acting, global teaching experience, and years of mentoring students through transformative projects, Kate explains how real-world skills, big goals, and personal authenticity are redefining the college prep game.

She doesn’t just coach students to write their best essays; she coaches them to live their best stories.

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Kate Stone is an Experienced College Admissions Consultant and College Essay Coach. Kate received her B.S. in Education and a minor in Creative Writing. She continued on as a teaching fellow in Asia. Kate transformed her passion for storytelling into actionable strategies for the college admissions process, essays, and the application as a whole. Her program coaches students to develop and strategize their most powerful narratives based on their individual ideas and achievements.

Some of Kate’s strategies include: Creating a Balanced College List, How to Choose an Essay Topic, College Essay Format: Narrative Structure vs. Montage Structure, How to Approach the Additional Information Section and Why it’s Important, Tackling the ‘Why Us’ Essays. Kate’s students have been accepted to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Stanford, University of Chicago, NYU, Brown, Berkeley, UPenn, USC, UCLA, The New School, Northwestern, Duke, Emory, and American University of Paris.

What does it take to lead in a world where your adversaries are invisible?

In this candid conversation, host Evan Wohl sits down with Dan Singer, founder and CEO of cybersecurity firm Reveald, to talk about the realities of building a company that fights on digital battlefields every day. But this isn’t just a tech story, it’s a human one.

Dan shares his journey from college side hustles to leading high-stakes innovation in cybersecurity, and the lessons he’s learned along the way from hiring for scar tissue, to designing a mission-driven culture, to raising a family while building something meaningful.

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Dan Singer is the CEO of Reveald and a recognized visionary in the cybersecurity space. With a career defined by bold leadership and innovative thinking, Dan has positioned Reveald at the forefront of proactive cybersecurity solutions. He believes cybersecurity should be more than just a defensive measure, it should be aligned with proactive security strategies to get ahead of the growing threat adversaries possess.  Aligning strategic drivers that have the potential to impact the business, building resilience, and being on the cutting edge of defensive strategies. Dan’s leadership is characterized by a relentless focus on turning complex security challenges into streamlined, scalable opportunities. His strategic merger of Reveald with Epiphany Systems created a powerhouse alliance, combining advanced threat modeling with next-generation technology to deliver unmatched cyber risk reduction at scale. Throughout his career, Dan has championed the idea that businesses don’t have to live in fear of cyber threats. Instead, he empowers organizations to approach security with confidence, ensuring clarity and speed in decision making for security operators. Under Dan’s guidance, Reveald continues to redefine what’s possible in cybersecurity, bridging the gap between proactive and defensive strategies.

In sports, a great coach can transform a team. In business, the same is true for a great leader.

Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl continue their conversation with sports psychiatrist Jorge Aguilar, diving deeper into the psychology of leadership and what high-performing athletic teams can teach executives and entrepreneurs about building culture, hiring effectively, and driving growth.

Instead of obsessing over wins, Jorge encourages leaders to focus on alignment, excellence, and psychological safety. Because when people feel safe and valued, they can thrive.

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Dr. Aguilar is a board-certified psychiatrist providing mental performance training and talk therapy to athletes in collegiate, Olympic, and professional sports. He is the team sport psychiatrist to New York City FC in Major League Soccer (MLS) and a consultant to Major League Baseball (MLB) on mental health and mental performance. He also participates in the MLB Rookie Development Program, assisting young players transitioning to the Major Leagues. He is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Director of Sport & Performance Psychiatry at Montefiore-Einstein. He trained in Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and completed a Psychiatry Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Dr. Aguilar specializes in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric conditions commonly seen in sports, and uses a unique hybrid of sport psychology and evidence-based talk therapy to help athletes elevate their performance in sport and daily life.

Discover how the mindset of elite athletes can help you perform better at work and in life.

In this episode, Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl sit down with Dr. Jorge Aguilar, a board-certified psychiatrist and mental performance coach to NYCFC and MLB players, to explore how proven mental strategies from the world of sports can boost focus, resilience, and productivity in your everyday routine. From managing pressure to staying focused and building resilience, this episode connects the dots between sports psychology and everyday professional success.

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Dr. Aguilar is a board-certified psychiatrist providing mental performance training and talk therapy to athletes in collegiate, Olympic, and professional sports. He is the team sport psychiatrist to New York City FC in Major League Soccer (MLS) and a consultant to Major League Baseball (MLB) on mental health and mental performance. He also participates in the MLB Rookie Development Program, assisting young players transitioning to the Major Leagues. He is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Director of Sport & Performance Psychiatry at Montefiore-Einstein. He trained in Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and completed a Psychiatry Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Dr. Aguilar specializes in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric conditions commonly seen in sports, and uses a unique hybrid of sport psychology and evidence-based talk therapy to help athletes elevate their performance in sport and daily life.

In this inspiring and relatable episode, Evan Wohl chats with Sonie Skogerson, a Budget Blinds franchise owner who turned a leap of faith into a thriving business. Sonie shares how she launched her window treatment company with minimal training, the value of early marketing hustle, and how her love for fabric and design fueled her first projects.

She dives deep into the support system provided by the franchise, including a strong coaching culture that evolves as your business grows. From tackling early challenges like cash flow and closing rates to navigating tariffs and scaling with the help of community and peer groups, Sonie highlights the power of mentorship, consistency, and social media—especially Instagram—as key drivers of success.

This conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for any entrepreneur, especially those navigating franchise ownership, marketing on a budget, and building a referral-based business.

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Sonie is a veteran of the fashion industry, having spent over 10 years crisscrossing North America and the globe for some of the biggest names in luxury sportswear.  She brings her energy, keen eye for quality, design, and detail, and an approachable design style to every personal consultation with Budget Blinds.  Sonie is an expert at understanding your needs and helping you express your own individual style without going over your budget.  She is a graduate of the Parsons School of Design and has studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the London College of Fashion.  Sonie owns three Budget Blinds Franchises in Northern New Jersey & has been covering windows for over 12 years. She is a mother of three and an avid downhill skier.

How do you ensure your child’s education savings strategy is truly future-proof?

Join Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl as they dive into education funding strategies beyond the one-size-fits-all solutions. This episode lends insights into using various financial vehicles like 529 plans, UTMA accounts, and whole life insurance, while evaluating their pros and cons.

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Is your medical practice reaping the rewards it deserves?

Listen in as Iván Watanabe hosts Mitch Spolan, founder of Payorology, to explore the intriguing intersection of healthcare and economics. Mitch shares his fascinating career journey from architecture to the Internet, and finally to entrepreneurship—where Payorology was born. Learn how this innovative approach can have a ripple effect, benefiting not just the doctors, but staff and patients as well.

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Mitch Spolan is the Founder and CEO of Payorology, where he helps medical practices optimize their payor contract negotiations by leveraging price transparency data. Through his work, he uncovers significant revenue opportunities by analyzing the current contracted rates of local peer practices, providing healthcare providers with actionable insights for successful negotiations.

Before founding Payorology, Spolan served as EVP of Partnerships at Chegg, Inc., leading business development and sales initiatives across multiple business lines. He also held leadership roles at Yahoo! and LivingSocial, gaining extensive experience in interactive media, sales, and marketing while driving growth and innovation.

Beyond his professional career, Spolan served on the Board of Directors for The Advertising Council, Inc., contributing to impactful public service campaigns. He holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Florida.

With a deep passion for supporting healthcare providers and a strong background in sales and marketing, Spolan leads Payorology in delivering value-driven solutions that empower medical practices to thrive.

How can a simple idea transform into a successful business?

Evan Wohl sits down with Adam Tesser, co-founder of Ostrich Chairs, to explore the entrepreneurial journey of two friends who turned a honeymoon discomfort into a national brand. In a candid conversation, Adam shares insights into starting a business, handling early challenges, and staying resilient amid unpredictability.

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A former commodities options trader, Adam is now the Co-Founder and President of Deltess Corp, the makers of Ostrich Beach Chairs. Proud husband & father of two girls.

Have you ever considered leaving the familiarity of corporate life to pursue a passion that truly fulfills you? What if that leap could transform your perspective on success and personal satisfaction?

Evan Wohl chats with Chelsea Thaxter, an executive coach and consultant who traded a decade in corporate law for a journey of connection and personal growth. Chelsea reveals how her transition from law to coaching emerged from a desire to engage more deeply with people and create a meaningful impact in their lives. 

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Chelsea Thaxter is an executive coach and professional development facilitator and consultant dedicated to empowering professionals to navigate their careers with presence and purpose. Through her practice, she equips her clients to master essential professional skills and lead with authenticity and confidence. Chelsea began her legal career as a corporate lawyer serving as outside general counsel to startup and emerging growth technology companies, while also advising the venture capital firms that invest in them. After practicing law, she led the professional development team at an AmLaw200 law firm. These experiences now inform her coaching and consulting work, enabling her to provide unique insights into professional advancement and leadership. Chelsea holds certifications from the Co-Active Training Institute and the International Coaching Federation. She is also an iEQ9 Enneagram Accredited Practitioner.