Permission To Shine
Andrew Namanny
The premier podcast dedicated to highlighting humble, inspiring people. Hosted by Andrew Namanny. Guests include Joey Gonzalez CEO of Barry's Bootcamp, billionaire Jay Adair, blind Mt. Everest Summiter Erik Weihenmayer, Ex-Russian Sex Spy Aliia Roza, and more.
57. The Secrets To Building a Powerful Network of Friends w/ Noah Berkson
The power of a great network can’t be overstated—and Noah Berkson is an expert community builder.He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, founder and host of the Dose of Greatness podcast, Co-Founder of Outcove Valley a series of events for high caliber leaders, and a member of YPO. He’s made 1,000+ introductions in the last year (3 per day!). We discuss:✅ Make introductions the right way – Always provide context so both people see the value.✅ Say yes to everything in your 20s – Opportuni
Mar 19, • 45:17
56. Garrett Adair | Leaving A Multi-Million Dollar Biz for Music Stardom
What happens when you leave a thriving business to chase your true calling?Garrett Adair co-founded VitaFive, a successful gummy vitamin company, but deep down, he knew his real dream was music. Encouraged by Luke Bryan, he took a leap of faith, moved to Nashville, and is now on tour playing to packed crowds.In this episode, Garrett shares:🎸 Why he walked away from a booming business to pursue music full-time🎸 The challenges of switching from entrepreneurship to the music industry🎸 How his fa
Mar 4, • 54:03
55. 3 Lessons From Dying For 20 Minutes w/ Brad Cunningham
What happens when you flatline for over 20 minutes and wake up weeks later, completely paralyzed? Brad Cunningham knows firsthand. He's the author of Resilience Unbroken: My Story of True Survivals. In this powerful episode, Brad shares his unbelievable survival story—first battling cancer at 25, spending six months in the hospital, and then suffering cardiac arrest in 2023, where his heart stopped for over 20 minutes. Doctors weren’t sure he’d wake up. He did. But he went from marathon runner t
Feb 18, • 36:48
54. Tracy Tutor | $1 Billion Real Estate Goal -- Can She Do It?
In this episode of Permission to Shine, I sit down with Tracy Tutor, powerhouse real estate broker, Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star, and one of the most confident negotiators in the game. We dive deep into: 🔥 The LA fires and how they’re reshaping the insurance market 🏡 Whether LA real estate is set for a boom or bust 💰 Her biggest deal ever ($56M!) and her goal to hit $1B in sales 🎥 How she became the first female main cast member on Million Dollar Listing 🤝 Her secret to buildin
Feb 4, • 53:11
53. Wan Kim | CEO & Owner of Smoothie King, an $850M annual business
Wan Kim is the owner and CEO of Smoothie King, overseeing 1,202 stores and $850M annually. Originally an immigrant from South Korea, Wan and I discuss: How his first store almost failed and why he pushed forward for 4 years with little results How to create momentum: spark a series of small wins. Even if you aren’t getting sales, get 100 people to sign up for your marketing list or wake up at 5:30am every day. The expectation to work for his father's manufacturing business and walki
Jan 21, • 47:24
52. The Most Powerful Agency You've Never Heard of w/ Taryn Rose
Hey, hey, hey it's Andrew Namanny -- welcome back! GPS, the INTERNET, Siri, Night Vision, Autonomous Vehicles -- they all started in DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Project Agency). It's the powerful government agency you've never heard of. Taryn Rose works for DARPA. She's a former orthopedic surgeon and successful founder of a $40M shoe company. We talk about: -Why DARPA was started to defend us against German attacks -The genetic make up of successful entrepreneurs -Appearing on Oprah an
Jan 7, • 34:14
51. Daina Trout | Co-Founder & Former CEO, Health-Ade Kombucha
Hey it’s Andrew, welcome to episode #51. We’ve got a very special entrepreneur today so thanks for joining me. Daina Trout is Co-Founder and former CEO of Health-Ade Kombucha. She went on to sell the company after growing it to 65,000 stores and nearly $200M in annual revenue. She is raw, open, and honest like you wouldn’t expect a CEO to be. It’s one of my biggest takeaways from our convo — ALWAYS BE YOU! Daina started the company alongside her husband and best friend. Originally starti
Nov 27, 2024 • 42:25
50. Eric Byrnes | MLB Player, Guinness World Record Holder, Endurance Athlete
Hi It’s Andrew, welcome to episode #50. We’ve got a special guest today and I know you’re going to love it. Eric Byrnes spent 11 electric years in the MLB. He’s in the UCLA baseball hall of fame. Following his professional athlete career, he dove into endurance sports and has completed a triathlon across America, the Western States 100, several Ironman races, and more. He’s a media personality including roles as an ESPN analyst and founder of the No Filter Network, a media sports hub. He ho
Nov 12, 2024 • 37:39
49. WHY 2+ MILLION PEOPLE ARE DISPLACED IN MYANMAR
I went on an 8 country tour this year (Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Nepal, Bhutan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan). When I was in Thailand, I was brought face to face with the severity of the civil war in Myanmar. There are between 2-3 million people displaced as a result. Many of them, fled to Thailand where I was fortunate to meet them. One day as I was exploring the island, I had an incredibly kind waiter. He was 19. He opened up about losing many of his friends, having to leave his family, and how
Nov 7, 2024 • 15:42
48. Andres Levin | Grammy Winner + Cuban Hotel Owner
Andres Levin is a Grammy-winning musician and the co-owner of Tribe Caribe, an eclectic hotel located in central Havana, Cuba. We sat down to discuss his musical journey—from learning at home to working with John Legend, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon Batiste, Tina Turner, Childish Gambino, and more. He's been nominated for a Grammy 19 times and has won once. Andres and his business partner Chris Cornell opened Tribe Caribe, a premier hotel for creatives, travelers, and locals alike. It hosts a bustlin
Oct 22, 2024 • 32:45
47. Dan Ni | Building TLDR into 5M Subscribers
Join me as I sit down with Dan Ni, the founder and CEO of TLDR (too long didn't read). TLDR is a tech newsletter with over 5M active subscribers producing $10+ million in annual revenue. He's built it with an extremely lean team, 20 employees strong. He previously founded and sold Scraper API, which allowed him to bootstrap TLDR and maintain 100% ownership. We discuss: -the future of media -his journey from Yale to culinary school-why he spent 6 years living at home in his 20's after working at
Oct 8, 2024 • 39:09
46. Jonny Imerman | How He Started a Cancer Network 15,000+ Strong
Jonny Imerman is the Co-Founder of Imerman Angels, a global network of 15,000 cancer survivors. After battling testicular cancer in his 20s, Jonny felt compelled to create a platform where individuals battling cancer can connect 1:1 with a mentor who has faced the same diagnosis. Additionally, he co-founded CLOZTALK (pronounced "Clothes Talk"), where they are building brand awareness for over 500 nonprofits. In this episode, we discuss: Living a life of purpose and fulfillment How cancer turn
Sep 26, 2024 • 43:46
45. Cy Wakeman | How To Eliminate Drama From Your Work and Personal Life
The average person spends 2.5 hours a day feeling bad for themselves. Whether it's at work or in their personal life, we ruminate on stories that we tell ourselves. The problem? Oftentimes these stories aren't even true. A complete waste of time! Cy Wakeman gives us tangible advice on how to eliminate our ego when it goes unchecked and remove this 2.5-hour daily burden. Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, NY Times Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker, and recipient of the #1 Global Leadership
Sep 17, 2024 • 34:24
44. Garrett Madison | 14x Mt. Everest Summiter
Garrett Madison is one of the most accomplished mountain climbers in the world. He's summited Mt. Everest 14 times. Summited K2, known as the SAVAGE mountain, 4 times. The most of any westerner. He runs Madison Mountaineering where he has an unparalleled track record of guiding his clients to the highest points on earth. His calm nature, kind heart, strong spirit, and track record of success make him a really special individual. I was stoked to sit down for a chat with someone who has seen so mu
Sep 10, 2024 • 36:03
43. Daniel Dart | How To Go From Homeless to MIT
Hi thanks for joining, it's Andrew Namanny and we've got another incredible episode you do not want to miss. Daniel Dart is the founder of Solo GP fund Rock Yard Ventures. His journey from homelessness and incarceration to where he is today shows how powerful second chances can be. A leader and advocate for underserved and underprivileged communities, he has worked on the ground, helping build equity and social movements on both a local and global scale.A rare talent, he matriculated to the Lond
Sep 3, 2024 • 52:12
42. Jeffrey Deskovic | Wrongly Convicted For 16 Years
Jeffrey Deskovic is a lawyer dedicated to freeing wrongly convicted inmates. At 17, Jeffrey was wrongly convicted of murder and rape. He spent 16 years in maximum security prison before DNA evidence proved his innocence. After prison, Jeffrey started the Deskovic Foundation, where they have freed 14 wrongly convicted people and counting. Jeffrey is 1 of 3,200 exonerations since 1989. He discusses: -Why we was wrongly convicted -How he got out-The state of life in prison and what he missed most-I
Aug 20, 2024 • 1:02:34
41. Jimmy Yeager | The Art of Hospitality
Jimmy Yeager owned and operated Aspen, CO local restaurant Jimmy's for 25 years, resulting in a successful sell out. We sat down for a conversation during Aspen Food & Wine Festival. Jimmy's was a place for billionaires and scrap workers alike to bond. It was an institution built through hard work and intention. Jimmy discusses:-How he built a strong culture resulting in very low turnover. -His upbringing as a New Jersey/NYC chef. -What he's learned to be the core tenants of a good party. -W
Aug 13, 2024 • 44:15
40. Aliia Roza | Ex-Russian Seduction Spy
Aliia Roza joins the show this week to share what she learned during her time as a Russian Spy, specifically trained on seduction. She was recruited by the Russian government and turned into an agent as her father and grandfather were top generals in the KGB. The government trained her to be a weapon -- Aliia would use seduction tactics to get inside information from top criminals for the Russian government. This is a raw look inside one of the most mysterious and dangerous jobs in the world. Al
Aug 6, 2024 • 44:43
39. Victor Vescovo | 3x Ivy League, Hostage Rescuer, Ocean Explorer, Investor
Victor Vescovo is one of the most accomplished humans alive.He is a former naval intelligence officer where he retired as Commander.He co-founded Insight Equity Holdings, a prominent investment fund.He is a Seven Summits Climber by climbing the tallest peak on all seven continents, deep sea diver (went to the bottom of all 5 oceans), outer space visitor, and pilot.In 2019, Victor Vescovo was recognized by Guinness World Records as the person who has covered the greatest vertical distance without
Jul 30, 2024 • 51:59
38. Joey Gonzalez | From Underdog to CEO @ Barry's
Joey is the global CEO of Barry's Bootcamp, which has 88 high end fitness studios across 14 countries.Barry's was started in 1998 when the founder needed a place to go and have fun without drinking.So how did Joey Gonzalez go from Barry's client to CEO? We unpack it all.We discuss:-How to balance a demanding professional and personal life-Building and maintaining a top tier brand-Organizing meetings to optimize output-The biggest risks he's taken"I always say, there's no such thing as balance. Y
Jul 23, 2024 • 39:35
37. Karenna Gore | A Conversation On Ethics, Faith, and Ecology
Karenna Gore is Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Earth Ethics, an organization started in 2015 to focus on the intersection of ecology, ethics, and faith. It's no easy task! Karenna started this organization after convening 200 of the top religious leaders in 2014 to discuss climate change during the Religions for the Earth conference. She realized a centralized system was needed. During our conversation we discuss: -How we can all play our part in combatting climate change -What
Jul 16, 2024 • 33:55
36. Erik Weihenmayer | Blind Man Summits Mt. Everest
Erik Weihenmayer is an extreme athlete, author, and founder of the No Barriers movement. Going blind at a young age only further propelled his motivation to leave an extraordinary impact. Eric has climbed the seven summits, kayaked 277 miles through the Grand Canyon, written several books including Touch The Top of The World and No Barriers. He was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest in 2001 earning him a front cover story on TIME. You will leave this conversation inspired and motivated
Jul 8, 2024 • 1:04:34
35. Ken Hersh | CEO at George W. Bush Presidential Center & Texas Rangers Co-Owner
Ken Hersh has served as CEO and President of the George W. Bush Presidential Center since 2016, where he oversees the Bush Institute, Library, and Museum. In 1988 Ken co-founded and became CEO of the legendary private equity fund Natural Gas Partners, an energy focused fund, who went on to earn a 27 year annualized 30% rate of return, making it one of the nation's leading private equity firms. He is co-owner of the Texas Rangers and served on Stanford University's Graduate School of Business Adv
Jul 2, 2024 • 49:11
34. Jose Pereira | CITGO CEO Turned Venezuelan Hostage For 5 Years
Jose Pereira was serving as CEO of CITGO (energy company) in 2017 when he was on his way to complete one last business trip before retiring after a 35 year career. During his trip to Venezuela, local officials captured and arrested Jose and his 5 colleagues falsely accusing them of being American spies. Jose was held hostage in brutal conditions for 5 years as a political pawn, while Venezuela angled to get America to remove sanctions. During his 5 year captivity, Jose snuck out 1,000 letters to
Jun 25, 2024 • 49:07
33. Victor Boutros | Decimating Human Trafficking
Victor Boutros is Founding Director & CEO of the Human Trafficking Institute, where they are strategically decimating human trafficking around the globe.Victor previously served as a federal prosecutor on human trafficking cases of national significance on behalf of the United States Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.He is co-author of The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence, a book published by Oxford University Press in 2014.He has ta
Jun 18, 2024 • 51:40
32. Paul Price | Chief Merchandising Officer at Burberry
Episode 32 is live with retail and fashion executive, Paul Price! Paul is Chief Merchandising Officer at Burberry and former CEO of TopShop and James Perse. He’s worked with the biggest retail legends — Chairman of Bloomingdales, Mastermind behind Gap, Head of Retail at Apple. He was kind to share the lessons he’s learned. We discuss: -His light bulb moment on the most effective way to deliver feedback -The question he asks everyone — especially on a first date -How he caused the largest sear
Jun 4, 2024 • 44:09
31. Robin Thurston | CEO & Founder @ Outside Interactive Inc., Co-Founder MapMyFitness, Professional Cyclist
Robin Thurston has done it all. When he was 12 years old, he was training in Colorado to become a professional cyclist. He made that dream come true. Robin went on to Co-Found MapMyFitness which was sold to Under Armour, where he became Chief Digital Officer for 3 years. He served as CEO at Helix, a genomics company. Robin is Founder and CEO of Outside Interactive Inc. - the 38 brand conglomerate designed to inspire and activate us into the outdoors. You've likely seen their magazine which has a
May 21, 2024 • 53:13
30. Francisco Kaiut | Founder of Kaiut Yoga
Episode 30 takes us to Sao Paulo, Brazil for a deep dive into the mind of yoga master, Francisco Kaiut. After being shot at a young age, Francisco went around the globe looking for remedies to cure his pain. He couldn't find 1 specific practice that helped, so he decided to branch out and start his own series of poses that helped his body get back to normal. Fast forward 30 years, The Kaiut Method (yoga) is treating bodies and minds across the world in a big way. 50,000 students deep and incredi
May 6, 2024 • 54:17
29. Wally Green | Co-Founder @ SPiN New York & Celebrity Pro Athlete in Ping Pong
Wally Green is Co-Founder @ SPiN New York and a professional ping pong player. Wally's professional athlete journey took him as far as North Korea, where 5,000 North Koreans cheered strongly against him at the arena -- a moment we dive deep into. We discuss overcoming adversity, the power of being yourself, how the concept for SPiN started as house parties with ping pong, having Susan Sarandon as a business partner, traveling to North Korea, tips for getting better at ping pong, and much more. P
Apr 23, 2024 • 1:13:28
28. Tahmid Khan | How Effective Communication Saved His Life as a Hostage
Episode 28 brings us Tahmid Khan who was held hostage after 5 guys stormed a cafe armed with AK-47’s and changed his life instantly. Tahmid is an intellectual, he attended Columbia and the University of Toronto. He’s had a career in public health, founded a non-profit, and produces music on the side. To say the least, he’s extremely thoughtful and his breakdown of what happened is heartbreaking and inspiring in the same breath. His story has been covered by The New York Times, Vice, TED, and h
Apr 16, 2024 • 1:12:47
27. Wende Valentine | Global NGO Leader + Our Visit to Nepal
Wende Valentine serves as Executive Director of the dZi Foundation, an NGO dedicated to ensuring basic needs, catalyzing inclusive economic growth, and creating an environment for lasting impact in the most rural parts of Nepal. Think schools, farms, and new businesses created by locals, as a result of training and resources provided by dZi. Wende has an incredible history of non profit leadership formerly at Water For People (sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and South America) and MAIA, a Guatem
Mar 28, 2024 • 48:18
26. NJ Falk | Managing Partner, Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL)
NJ Falk is Managing Partner at Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL). NJ Co-Founded and serves as Chief Mentorpreneur™ ( a term she trademarked) of The Forward Female. She's founder of the Webby Award winning blog, The Blonde and The Brunette. She previously help leadership roles at American Express, Universal Studios and MGM. She holds a BFA in Film/Television/Journalism and an MBA from NYU. We discuss: -Why APL become the #1 story in the world when they got banned from the NBA. -Productivity tips and
Mar 11, 2024 • 47:32
25. Mandy Ginsberg | Former CEO at Match Group & Board Member at Uber
Mandy Ginsberg is a force. She served as CEO of Match Group (owner of 45 brands including Match.com, Tinder, Hinge) when it was a $25B company, currently serves on the board of directors at Uber, former board member at JC Penney's, and current director at thredUP. Mandy famously served as the first female CEO to conduct a pay audit amongst her entire organization, exposing the pay gap between genders. She discusses the right balance of sharing your personal life, and gives specific examples of h
Mar 5, 2024 • 1:10:11
24. Dr. Loren Michaels Harris | From 22 Orphanages to Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
After being given up at birth, and rotating through 22 different foster care homes, Dr. Loren Michaels Harris went on to win the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in giving back to others. He is an entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker. Dr. Loren serves as CEO of Trajectory TV Network, Executive Producer and Talk Show Host of e360tv, and the Founder @ Power of We Symposium which will gather 750 kids at their annual event this October in Chicagoland. He is a force of n
Feb 27, 2024 • 1:22:36
23. Dan & Chris Powers | The Mighty Brothers Discuss 10 Years of Taking on Hollywood
Dan & Chris Powers took a leap of faith when they moved across the country to Los Angeles 10 years ago to pursue their dream in the entertainment business. Since then, it's paid off. They run the famous Empty Netters Podcast (an Almost Friday Media/Friday Beers affiliate) and have made a name for themselves as screenwriters. It didn't come without a few "kicks to the teeth" -- being rejected for jobs on the front line at Chipotle (after completing a Masters in Electrical Engineering at Duke)
Feb 20, 2024 • 1:06:34
22. Janice Ellig | CEO, Philanthropic Titan, DEI Thought Leader, Author, World Traveler
Janice is the CEO of Ellig Group, where she was named one of the world's most influential headhunters by Bloomberg Business Week. She has a specific focus on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace by placing women and underrepresented executives onto boards and into C-suites. Janice is a philanthropic titan having chaired the University of Iowa Center for Advancement board, Past Director of the National YMCA, and Past President of the Women's Forum of New York. She received
Jan 30, 2024 • 47:09
21. Dr. Austin Chiang | World-Renowned Gut Health Expert, Chief Medical Officer @ Medtronic, Author
Dr. Austin Chiang is a world-renowned expert on gut health. He attended Duke, Colombia, Harvard (and more!) to obtain his MD and beyond. Dr. Austin Chiang serves as Chief Medical Officer of the Endoscopy business at Medtronic, the worlds largest medical device company. He's created an immense social media following where he spreads accurate health information to his 570,000 followers. He is author of "Gut: An Owner's Guide" which will be released in April of 2024.
Jan 16, 2024 • 54:16
20. Robert Jordan | 25th U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Robert Jordan served as the 25th U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the 9/11 attacks. Having served as President George Bush's personal attorney, and close friend, Robert was tapped to lead Saudi relations in a tumultuous time. Tune in to hear stories from the Oval Office, Saudi Palaces, and advice on improving the Israel/Palestinian conflict. Robert was a partner in the international law firm Baker Botts L.L.P. for many years and headed the firm’s Middle East practice based in Dubai until h
Jan 2, 2024 • 58:41
19. Andrew Kenward | President, Almost Friday Media (Friday Beers)
Enjoy this fascinating conversation with Almost Friday Media President, Andrew Kenward. Conversation starts at time stamp 3:30. Andrew landed his first job in entertainment with C3 Presents, hosting Austin City Limits. From ACL, he went on to become an Agent in Hollywood at William Morris Endeavor for 8 years before joining the rocket ship Almost Friday Media as their President. Almost Friday Media is a media conglomerate and production company of 20 brands; including notable Friday Beers and Em
Dec 19, 2023 • 51:09
18. Andy Warren | Leadership at Disney, Owning 22 pubs, quitting his dream job at a Michelin 3 star restaurant
Andy Warren is an accomplished business leader with experience in film and entertainment, investment banking, insurance, and several entrepreneurial endeavors (like owning 22 pubs!). Andy gives advice on the art of relationship building, decisive thinking, and risk taking. "Don't break rules, bend them!" We recorded this episode at a vineyard in Napa -- please visit our YouTube page to watch the video. Hit the "Follow" or "Subscribe" button wherever you listen to your podcast -- it helps me brin
Dec 5, 2023 • 55:14
17. Jim Moore | 40 Years of Creative Director @ GQ, working with President Obama, Jay-Z, Lebron James, Denzel Washington, and more.
Permission to Shine Episode 17 is live and it's a big one! Jim Moore, creative director at GQ for 40 years and now leading his own efforts, has worked with President Obama, Jay-Z, Lebron James, Denzel Washington and more. Jim has lead or been involved with over 500 GQ front cover shoots.From growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota to making it big in New York City, Jim's story is remarkable. His work ethic is insane, and his humility is inspiring. I randomly met Jim on the sidewalk in NYC where we qu
Nov 21, 2023 • 1:00:47
16. Dr. Sanjiv Chopra | Harvard Dean, Meditation Guru, Brother to Deepak Chopra
Interested in living a more purpose driven life? Dr. Sanjiv Chopra will give you the tools to do so. In his 12th book, The Two Most Important Days: How to Find Your Purpose - and Live a Happier, Healthier Life, Dr. Chopra details what the happiest people in the world have in common. This is an incredibly enlightening conversation that I know you will enjoy.
Nov 6, 2023 • 55:59
15. Brandon Marcel | Musician & Right Hand to Grammy Winning Leon Bridges
Brandon Marcel, a musician based out of Fort Worth Texas, has been touring with Grammy winning Leon Bridges since 2018 . His thoughtfulness, zest for intense experiences, calm demeanor, and thoughts on courage being more important than confidence make him a special person. Please enjoy this conversation with Brandon Marcel!.
Oct 25, 2023 • 28:57
14. Daniel Pidgeon | CEO, McIntosh Group
Daniel Pidgeon, CEO of McIntosh Group, and I sat down at the House of Sound NYC -- a $30 million condo in Chelsea they converted into an audio experience house, to showcase their legendary speaker line that's been leading the industry since the 1940's. Dan previously served as CEO of Sears Home Services (leading 7,000 employees) and has helped lead the Consumer Electronics Show, the largest tech conference in the world... think all of the new gadgets like robots.Please enjoy this inspiring conve
Oct 13, 2023 • 38:25
13. Ben Freeberg | Leading a VC fund, Stand Up Comedy, Surviving Cancer
This week I sat down with Ben Freeberg in NYC to talk about his road to overcoming cancer, his stand up comedy career, his efforts to promote wholistic care within the healthcare industry, and so much more (dating life, peer pressure of drinking, running marathons, etc). This is the longest episode to date and for good reason… Ben has so much wisdom to share with the world! I’m excited for you all to experience it.Let me know your takeaways!
Sep 25, 2023 • 1:00:12
12. Susan Fisher Sterling | Director at National Museum of Women in the Arts
Susan Fisher Sterling serves as director for the National Museum of Women in the Arts located at the center of power — two blocks from The White House. The NMWA is the first museum dedicated to highlighting women artists. Most museums/galleries display ~10% female artistry. Since it’s opening in the 1980’s, it’s had the pleasure of hosting every President and First Lady. They are currently undergoing a 2 year, $67.5M renovation to bring the building to current times. I felt so lucky to get a b
Sep 12, 2023 • 27:51
Susan Fisher Sterling | Director at National Museum of Women in the Arts
Susan Fisher Sterling serves as director for the National Museum of Women in the Arts located at the center of power — two blocks from The White House. The NMWA is the first museum dedicated to highlighting women artists. Most museums/galleries display ~10% female artistry. Since it’s opening in the 1980’s, it’s had the pleasure of hosting every President and First Lady. They are currently undergoing a 2 year, $67.5M renovation to bring the building to current times. I felt so lucky to get a beh
Sep 12, 2023 • 28:30
11. How has Aman Khan worked for Apple, Spotify, and Cruise?
Aman Khan has worked on some of the coolest things in the world, all while being incredibly kind and humble.He’s worked at:-Apple designing the Apple Watch and iPhone-Spotify working on the artificial intelligence algorithms that generate the recommendations/playlists you see-Self driving cars at Cruise-Drone delivery for medical supplies in RwandaTune in to learn about:-What it’s like to grow up between Pakistan and America-The future of self driving cars-Why we get stuck in Spotify AI algorith
Aug 28, 2023 • 41:40
10. Peter Lindquist | Healthcare Executive & Haiti Advocate
Our first double digit episode does not disappoint! From growing up as 1 of 11 kids helping run the family salvage yard, to becoming one of the youngest executives at a massive healthcare organization, this is the fascinating story of Peter Lindquist. Peter is a leader that puts his people first and it's evident throughout our conversation. Fun fact, he helped build a children’s hospital in Haiti and the series of events that lead to it.... WOW 🤯 As always, please share your thoughts and feed
Aug 15, 2023 • 25:26
9. Romain Monnoyeur | Moving to America & Running a Restaurant
Can you imagine moving across the world and taking over a business/restaurant by age 24? That’s exactly what Romain did. Romain and his partners are now running one of the best restaurants in Kansas City — Westport Cafe. We discuss: -growing up in France & his desire to come to America-the process of acquiring and running a restaurant (the cafe is truly incredible!)-how and what to value in business partners Please enjoy my conversation with Romain — I feel lucky to know him, his partners,
Jul 19, 2023 • 22:06
8. Brad Carlson | Becoming an Entrepreneur At Age 19 & The Power of Discipline
Brad and I sit down to discuss: -Taking care of yourself first, so you can consistently take care of others-Why he prioritizes BEHAVIORS over VALUES -Becoming an entrepreneur at age 19 & losing the support of a parent as a result-Achieving ~$300M in revenue since-The importance of getting your blood work frequently Brad is a man with focused purpose and a discipline to make anything happen. Hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation! As always, if you are enjoying the show please hit the “
Jul 13, 2023 • 28:17
7. Julia Enthoven | CEO & Co-Founder @ Kapwing
Julia Enthoven, Co-Founder & CEO KapwingJulia is one of the most humble and talented people, which thrills me to bring this conversation to life.She's a Stanford, Google, and Apple alum — talk about a trifecta!We discuss:-Being a tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley-Growth mindset & how Carol Dweck became Julia’s mentor-How to focus on mental health amidst the chaos of growing a company Hit the “FOLLOW” button to never miss an episode. Hope you enjoy the humble and inspiring, Julia :)
Jun 27, 2023 • 13:39
6. Johnathan Prunty | A Journey From Humble Beginnings to Towering Heights
In this inspiring conversation with Johnathan, you’ll learn about: -Traveling all 7 continents -Building a successful career through intentionality -Overcoming obstacles growing up in Chicago -The power of practicing breath work daily (hey you… stop and take a deep breath right now… I bet it helps!) If you want to practice breath work with us, tune in at 14:15! Johnathan has an incredible work ethic, growth mindset, altruistic soul, and a legacy that will remain. He inspires everyone around hi
Jun 20, 2023 • 19:50
5. Dr. Calvin Carter & Dr. Sunny Huang | Co-Founders @ Geminii Health
Treating Brain Cancer with Geminii Co-Founders Calvin Carter & Sunny Huang Brain cancer (GBM) has a post 5 year survival rate of 5%. Luckily for all of us, Calvin and Sunny are working hard to change this. They hold a PhD in Neuroscience and an MD/PhD in molecular medicine respectively. Perfectly positioned to make a HUGE shift in the future of medicine. In episode 5, you’ll hear about: -Turning down Yale Medical School to pursue a calling -Immigrating from China to America and the oppor
Jun 13, 2023 • 20:52
4. Jay Adair | The Untold Story of a Multi-Billion $ Empire
A rare opportunity to hear from one of the brightest business minds in the WORLD. From towing company, to global $38B enterprise… this is the story of Copart and Jay Adair who became president at the young age of 26. Copart had 30 employees at the time… it has 9,000 today! If you invested $1,000 in Copart when it went public, it’d be worth $360,000 today. Throughout the conversation, Jay details: -Building a team that’s better than you -The importance of generosity & purpose -Not letti
May 31, 2023 • 28:40
3. Brent Bishop | Man of Mt Everest
Brent Bishop has summited Mount Everest 🏔 Three and 9/10 times!It was powerful to learn about the "9/10" and it's exactly why I was excited to talk to Brent and bring you all with. 🎙P.S. The first 3 episodes of Permission to Shine have been dedicated to Nepal and dZi Foundation. Next week, we'll be expanding a bit but remaining with the humble and inspiring mission. It's a big one 👀 ... stay tuned! Brent Bishop content starts @ :40.
May 23, 2023 • 3:57
2. Matthew Weatherley-White | The Most Interesting Man
The Dos Equis man is done. Matthew Weatherly-White has officially taken the crown as the most interesting man. Matthew: -Sent himself to boarding school as a young teenager on the east coast -Ran a multi-BILLION $$ dollar impact investment fund (yes please!) -Hobbies include 5-10 day adventure races through Vietnam -Lives in wonderful Sayultia, Mexico where he owns and operates a hotel (who’s coming with?) -Please enjoy… the most interesting man… Matthew Weatherly-White. Leave your thoughts!
May 15, 2023 • 3:42