Andrea Feigl: One Impossible Task Away From Chasing Her Calling
Release Date: 10/27/2023
One Tear Away from Finding My Purpose
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Some moments change you forever—and you don’t see them coming. In this heartfelt conversation, Carolina Santarelli shares the unexpected moment on a terrace in Positano that revealed her life’s calling. What began as a career in hospitality became a mission to create transformational experiences through travel. Carolina reflects on the emotional depth of her work, the power of human connection, and how the smallest encounters—like a tear of gratitude—can inspire lifelong purpose. She and Bryan dive into what it means to lead with passion, recruit with honesty, and deliver moments...
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One Rejection Away from the Right Path
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How do you respond when the world tells you “no”? In this episode, Bryan Wish sits down with investor and principal partner Nick Bakish to unpack the pivotal rejections and moments of self-reflection that led Nick to redefine what success means to him. From losing a dream job offer to finding his footing in real estate and principal investing, Nick shares how setbacks gave him the clarity and confidence to take the right risks. Together, they explore: Why long-term thinking wins over short-term panic The mindset that separates great investors from the rest The power of aligning...
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One Failure Away from Finding My Real Strengths
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Most people associate success with checking the right boxes—top schools, prestigious jobs, impressive titles. But what happens when you realize those boxes don’t reflect who you truly are? In this episode, Mike Lloyd opens up to Bryan Wish about his journey from MIT to the startup world, and how chasing external validation nearly led him away from his real strengths. He reflects on the pressure to "prove" himself, how that drive shaped his early decisions, and the critical turning points that helped him let go of expectations that weren’t truly his. Mike shares what it means to operate...
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One Decision Away from Letting Go of a 30-Year Career
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What if walking away from a 30-year legacy wasn't an end—but the beginning? In this episode of The One Away Show, Jill Belconis joins Bryan Wish to share the courageous decision that changed her life: stepping away from her role as a long-time CEO to pursue something even more fulfilling. From boardrooms to global leadership in YPO, Jill opens up about the pivotal moments that taught her the power of self-reinvention, purpose-driven service, and building community across continents. She reflects on how mentoring veterans, guiding entrepreneurs, and breaking ceilings as the first woman to...
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One Lesson Away from Turning Frustration into Connection
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What if the thing that once held you back—caring too much—turned out to be your greatest asset? In this powerful episode, Rob Gorin joins Bryan Wish to explore how a deeply personal turning point reshaped the way he leads, listens, and builds trust. When a late-in-life diagnosis of his son’s neurodivergence forced Rob to re-evaluate how he communicates, it sparked a transformation—one that extended from his family to the boardroom. Together, they discuss what it takes to build connection in environments where trust is fragile, how vulnerability becomes a leadership advantage, and why...
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One Scare Away from Changing the Course of My Life
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What if your wake-up call came with screeching tires? In this episode of The One Away Show, Ian Tien—CEO and Co-Founder of Mattermost—shares the near-death moment that forced him to rethink his entire life. One second, he was saving his car from crashing. The next, he realized he was living the very life he swore he’d avoid. From his pivot out of corporate comfort at Microsoft to the founding of Mattermost, Ian takes us through the mindset shifts that shaped his journey—from systems thinker to mission-driven builder. He talks about how business school became a launchpad for both family...
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One Lesson Away from Becoming a Better Leader—and Father
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What happens when you walk away from stability—not just for growth, but to chase something greater? In this episode, Dirk Wakeham opens up about his journey from employee to founder to private equity partner. He shares the pivotal lesson that not only shaped his leadership style—but also how he shows up as a father. Dirk and Bryan dive into what it means to lead authentically, make hard trade-offs between ambition and family, and stay true to your values in high-stakes environments. They explore the real cost of success, the power of humility, and how leadership at work and at home are...
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One Leap Away from E-Commerce to Global Success: Joel’s Story
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In this episode, Bryan sits down with Joel Sherlock, a serial entrepreneur who turned a passion for problem-solving into a thriving manufacturing business. Joel takes us through the moment he faced a crossroads in his career—pushing beyond his comfort zone in a market he knew little about—and how that leap led him to build Vitalis into the largest global manufacturer of its kind. Joel shares his journey from building and selling real estate to diving into a technical and risky manufacturing industry, all while leveraging relationships, trusting his instincts, and learning by doing. From...
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From Fired to Founder: Annette Quintana on Turning One Crisis Away from Clarity.
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In this episode, Annette shares her journey of making a bold pivot after facing a personal and professional crossroads. At just 28, she was coming off a divorce, leaving a corporate job, and considering law school when a conversation with her father changed everything. He helped her see entrepreneurship not as a leap into the unknown, but as a calculated risk—like paying tuition. Annette reveals how this shift in perspective allowed her to push past fear and embrace the challenges of starting her own business. She discusses how to navigate uncertainty, trust your instincts, and why...
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One Realization Away from Redefining Success - Bob Arciniaga
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In this episode, Bryan sits down with Bob, a former Wall Street trader who made an unexpected—and deeply personal—pivot. At the height of a successful career in algorithmic finance, Bob stepped away from the fast lane to reconnect with his values, his family, and a more intentional way of working. What followed was a journey of rebuilding—not just his career, but how he thought about success, systems, and impact. Together, they explore what it means to trade certainty for clarity, how to build a board that actually drives value, and why the soft skills often turn out to be the strongest....
info_outlineAndrea Feigl is the founder & CEO of Health Finance Institute and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University who brings passion and ambition to her work in global health policy, financing, and governance. Outside of her work in healthcare, Andrea is trained as a ballet dancer and holds an international teaching certificate in classical ballet.
Andrea writes and speaks publicly in order to close the knowledge and implementation gap when it comes to global healthcare, especially related to non communicable diseases. She is recognized as the innovator of the Evidenced Formal Coverage Index metric for universal healthcare coverage.
As a young woman, an unfortunate oversight by an authority figure almost derailed the entire course of Andrea’s life. Find out how Andrea reclaimed her future in a high-pressure situation today on the One Away Show.