Power & Impact
Power & Impact brings a sharp focus on conversations with top CEOs, executives, and thought leaders. Together, we’ll explore their journeys to success, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they’re using their influence to drive meaningful change in their industries and communities.
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Crypto Cycles, Al Disruption and Strategic Wealth: With Armando Pantoja
12/30/2025
Crypto Cycles, Al Disruption and Strategic Wealth: With Armando Pantoja
In this week’s episode of Power & Impact, I sit down with Armando Pantoja, an investor, technologist, and thought leader who has spent his career spotting inflection points before they become obvious. Armando’s story is a study in reinvention. He went from playing professional basketball in Puerto Rico to returning to software engineering, and eventually to building businesses at the center of the crypto economy. Along the way, he learned the value of starting early, learning quickly from failure, and staying flexible when the path forward isn’t always clear. We talk about the realities behind cryptocurrency hype: Why market cycles repeat, what most people misunderstand about Bitcoin and blockchain technology, and where real opportunity tends to hide. Armando shares lessons from selling Bitcoin too soon, from building and selling a multi-million-dollar crypto company, and from recognizing that the “build phase” of innovation is often where lasting value is created. Our conversation also takes a look at the future of work. As AI reshapes careers and erases familiar entry points, Armando offers clear advice: don’t panic, don’t retreat, and don’t wait. Learn the tools, think strategically, and position yourself ahead of change. In a world moving this fast, adaptability isn’t just an advantage but the difference between keeping up and being left behind.
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Beyond the AI Hype: What Creativity and Leadership Really Require | With Sergio lopez Ferrero
12/23/2025
Beyond the AI Hype: What Creativity and Leadership Really Require | With Sergio lopez Ferrero
Recorded live at Techonomy 25, this week’s episode of Power & Impact brings together two voices thinking deeply about where creativity and leadership are headed: Sergio Lopez Ferrero, CEO of Omnicom Production and a global leader in AI-driven brand storytelling, and Dr. Bobbi Wegner, a Harvard lecturer focused on team health, connection, and performance. Their conversation cuts through the noise around artificial intelligence to focus on what actually matters. Sergio and Bobbi talk about how AI is changing the way we create and lead, the role of craft in an era of rapid automation, and why human connection remains the foundation of great teams and great work. Along the way, we explore creativity as a source of exponential impact and the future of work as something shaped by entirely new capabilities we’re just beginning to understand. It’s a candid, forward-looking discussion about change, responsibility, and opportunity. If you’re thinking about how to lead, create, and build meaningful connections in a fast-moving world, this episode offers both clarity and optimism about what comes next.
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Harvard Professor’s Discovery Will Change How You Lead | With Gary King Ph.D.
12/17/2025
Harvard Professor’s Discovery Will Change How You Lead | With Gary King Ph.D.
In this week’s Power & Impact, I sit down with Dr. Gary King, one of Harvard University’s most distinguished professors and a leading voice in social science research, for a wide-ranging conversation about learning, leadership, and the power of community. Joined by my co-host and friend Dr. Bobbi Wegner, we explore why relationships sit at the heart of meaningful education and how community fuels innovation (Dr. Wegner is a psychologist, entrepreneur, and herself a Harvard educator.) During the conversation, Gary reflects on his work at Harvard, tracing the path from academic insight to its impact in the real world. He also shares what human behavior can teach us about change and why data and AI must be guided by judgment and care. At its core, this is a conversation about curiosity, collaboration, and the responsibility we all share to build environments where people feel connected, challenged — and inspired.
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Your Brain Ability to Change Is its Greatest Superpower | With Barbara Oakley
12/09/2025
Your Brain Ability to Change Is its Greatest Superpower | With Barbara Oakley
In this week’s Power & Impact, I sit down with the remarkable thinker, Dr. Barbara Oakley, for a deep look at the science of how we learn, adapt, and tap into abilities we never knew we had. Barbara shares her extraordinary path from “hating math” to becoming one of the world’s leading engineering educators, Together, we reveal what modern neuroscience now proves: the brain can change, heal, and grow at any age. From Army barracks to the South Pole, from breakthroughs in brain science to lessons from global education reform, this conversation offers a hopeful message for parents, teachers, leaders, and lifelong learners alike: We aren’t stuck with the brain we started with — we can shape it, strengthen it, and use it to thrive.
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Crisis Communication, Public Trust & The Future of Leadership | With Sally Susman
12/02/2025
Crisis Communication, Public Trust & The Future of Leadership | With Sally Susman
What does it take to lead under the brightest spotlight in the world? In this episode of Power & Impact , I sit down with my friend Sally Susman, who recently wrapped up an extraordinary run as chief corporate affairs officer at Pfizer. Few people have been tested the way Sally was during the COVID years, and even fewer managed to lead with the clarity, steadiness, and optimism she brought to every moment. Sally talks with me about what it was like to help guide Pfizer through a global crisis, how she built trust in a divided media landscape, and what she learned from working alongside some of the most influential leaders in business and government. She also opens up about reinventing herself at 64 and the values that carried her from Capitol Hill to the boardrooms of iconic companies. We cover a lot: public trust, polarization, healthcare’s future, and why the best communicators often shine when things get tough. It’s a rare look into a remarkable career — and a thoughtful conversation about leadership, integrity, and what comes next.
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Walking Away at 30: The Power of Reinventing Yourself | With Ryan Renteria
11/25/2025
Walking Away at 30: The Power of Reinventing Yourself | With Ryan Renteria
What would you do if you hit financial independence at 30… and realized the life you built was slowly destroying you? In this week’s episode of Power & Impact , Paul Stamoulis and I sat down with Ryan Renteria, a Stanford grad who rocketed through Goldman Sachs, became a rising star in the hedge fund world, and walked away right as he reached the top. His body was failing, his spirit was exhausted, and he knew he had to choose a different future. Ryan opened up about work-life integration, emotional health, culture building, the power of service, and what matters beyond the paycheck. We also dove into generational expectations, leadership, purpose, burnout, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story. Ryan opened up about the journey that shaped his new book, Lead Without Burnout, a guide for high performers and leaders who want sustainable success that doesn’t cost them their health or humanity. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, this episode will change how you think about success, ambition, burnout, and what it really means to live a meaningful life. Share your thoughts at podcasts@celebrations.com.
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An Athlete’s Playbook for Building High-Performing Companies | With Austin Ramos
11/18/2025
An Athlete’s Playbook for Building High-Performing Companies | With Austin Ramos
What can business leaders learn from the mindset of a world-class athlete? In this episode of Power & Impact , I sit down with Austin Ramos, an entrepreneur whose path from All-American long-distance runner at UCLA to private equity leader is filled with lessons on building winning teams. Austin shares how his years as a competitive athlete shaped his approach to leadership and navigating high-pressure environments. We explore his decision to forge his own path outside his third-generation family business, the creation of Brand Velocity Group, and why he believes people, culture, and storytelling are just as important as capital when building great companies. We also dig into his experience collaborating with iconic figures like Eli and Peyton Manning and crafting authentic narratives that create real momentum in the market. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about how high performers think, this conversation is full of insights on building resilient companies and playing the long game in business.
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Turning AI Hype Into Real Business Outcomes | With Andreas Welsch
11/11/2025
Turning AI Hype Into Real Business Outcomes | With Andreas Welsch
AI tools are powerful, but misusing them can lead to poor results. How can business leaders avoid “AI slop” and maintain quality as they scale this technology across their organizations? In this episode, I sit down with Andreas Welsch, an AI strategist, educator, and author of The AI Leadership Handbook We talk about why 85% of AI projects fail and what practical steps businesses and individuals can take to embrace this transformative technology responsibly. We also dive into the future of work, the impact of generative AI on creativity, and what skills students and professionals need to thrive in an AI-driven world. Andreas shares insights from is teaching experience at West Chester University, and his work advising companies globally. If you’re wondering how to prepare your business or your career for the AI era, this conversation is for you.
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Laundry Backpacks to TEDMED: The Journey of a Serial Innovator | With Marc Hodosh
11/04/2025
Laundry Backpacks to TEDMED: The Journey of a Serial Innovator | With Marc Hodosh
Some people chart a course and stick to it. Others let curiosity lead the way. In this week’s Power & Impact, I talk with Marc Hodosh, the entrepreneur who revived TEDMED and later co-founded Life Itself with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Marc’s path has been anything but predictable — from medical school to inventing a laundry backpack, building breakthrough tech companies, and creating platforms that bring the world’s most inspiring minds together. Along the way, he’s worked with visionaries like Dean Kamen, Steve Wozniak, and Norman Lear — all united by a desire to use creativity and technology to improve human life. We spoke about how curiosity fuels innovation, ranging from AI-driven healthcare to noninvasive medical breakthroughs. We also discussed why Marc believes we should
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Healing Through Innovation:The Rise of AI-Assisted Surgery | Bill Peine Ph.D.
10/28/2025
Healing Through Innovation:The Rise of AI-Assisted Surgery | Bill Peine Ph.D.
Are we on the brink of the end of traditional surgery? In this episode, I sit down with Bill Peine, Ph.D., VP of Surgical Research & Technology at Medtronic — one of the world’s leading innovators in medical technology. Bill and his team are reimagining the future of healthcare at the intersection of robotics, AI, and human ingenuity — where the idea of cutting into patients may soon feel as outdated as the rotary phone. We dive into: • How Medtronic began with the invention of the first battery-powered pacemaker • How engineers and doctors are working together to make surgery safer, faster, and more precise through robotics and artificial intelligence • How medical procedures are moving out of big hospitals and into more accessible, lower-cost environments • And the exciting possibilities of longevity, preventative medicine, and what it really means to live well for a hundred years or more Bill believes the future of healthcare is built on three key ideas: precision, predictability, and personalization — and after hearing him explain it, I think he’s right.
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Forget the Money: What Really Drives Us? | With Jeff Kreisler
10/21/2025
Forget the Money: What Really Drives Us? | With Jeff Kreisler
What if chasing money isn’t the path to happiness — but understanding why we chase it is? In this episode of Power & Impact, I sit down with , a Princeton-educated lawyer-turned-comedian who is now head of . From the courtroom to the comedy stage, Jeff has built a career that bridges insight and laughter, showing us that understanding people is far more valuable than understanding numbers. During our conversation, we discussed why behavioral science reveals how emotions drive financial choices, the role of relationships and connection in lasting fulfillment, and why “forgetting money” might just be the smartest financial move you should remember. Jeff’s story is a reminder that the real currency of life isn’t cash but connection, curiosity, and courage.
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From Doubt to Discovery:The Fight to Redefine Parkinson’s | With Dr. Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein
10/14/2025
From Doubt to Discovery:The Fight to Redefine Parkinson’s | With Dr. Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein
It’s not every day you get to revisit a conversation that could change lives — but this one just might. In this week’s <i>Power & Impact,</i> I had the privilege of catching up with Dr. Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein , a scientist who’s on the frontlines of Parkinson’s disease research. In our first talk, we explored his early challenges and the uphill fight to push new ideas forward. This time, he shares the incredible progress being made — from groundbreaking discoveries about dopamine’s role to the development of a new drug formulation that’s moving toward global trials. We delve into the changes in science, the resistances that still exist, and the human drive behind innovation. Dr. Sackner-Bernstein’s journey is a powerful reminder that progress happens when passionate people refuse to stop asking “what if?” If you’re inspired by stories of resilience, science, and hope, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Like, Subscribe, Share.
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Finding Purpose at Every Age | With Chip Conley
10/07/2025
Finding Purpose at Every Age | With Chip Conley
In this inspiring conversation, entrepreneur and author Chip Conley shares his journey from founding a boutique hotel chain at age 26 to becoming a transformative mentor at Airbnb. He reflects on the importance of "right-sizing" ego, embracing intergenerational learning, and finding purpose in midlife. Chip introduces the concept of being “useful” rather than “used up,” a theme central to his book Midlife Manifesto, and discusses the creation of the Modern Elder Academy a wisdom school for midlife transformation. The dialogue explores how aging can be a time of growth. This is how AI interacts with human wisdom, and how community and connection are essential to longevity. Chip also reveals his latest passion, disrupting senior living through regenerative communities. Packed with insights, humor, and heartfelt stories, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone curious about living a deeper, more meaningful life at any age.
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Navigating the AI Landscape Ethics and Opportunities | With Reid Blackman, Ph.D.
09/30/2025
Navigating the AI Landscape Ethics and Opportunities | With Reid Blackman, Ph.D.
In this thought-provoking episode, Reid Blackman, Ph.D. joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about technology, ethics, education, and the ways rapid change is reshaping everything from Fortune 500 companies to family dinner tables. Reid reminds us that while AI and social technologies offer incredible opportunities, they also raise difficult questions: Who benefits? Who is left behind? What values do we encode into the systems we build? His answers push us to think not only about efficiency and innovation but also about responsibility, fairness, and the human side of progress.
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The Father of Entrepreneurship Reveals the Truth about Success | with Howard Stevenson
09/23/2025
The Father of Entrepreneurship Reveals the Truth about Success | with Howard Stevenson
In this episode, I sit down with Howard Stevenson, often called the Father of Entrepreneurship. Over 40+ years at Harvard Business School, Howard reshaped how the world understands entrepreneurship — defining it as “the pursuit of opportunity beyond the resources you currently control.” We dive deep into why entrepreneurship is not about taking risk. Howard’s journey shaping the field of entrepreneurship at Harvard. The Lessons from decades of mentoring leaders and innovators. What are the 4 dimensions of success: Achievement, Significance, Happiness & Legacy. How growth and impact don’t stop at retirement and the importance of variety, curiosity, and learning by doing.
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The 100 year old secret unlocking the blue zones | with Dan Buettner
09/16/2025
The 100 year old secret unlocking the blue zones | with Dan Buettner
Today, we sit down with Dan Buettner, the explorer, journalist, and longevity expert who introduced the world to Blue Zones — the regions where people consistently live longer, healthier lives. Dan reveals: The secrets of Blue Zones like Okinawa, Sardinia, Costa Rica, and Greece. Why beans, whole grains, and plant-based meals are the real longevity foods. His new book Blue Zones One Pot and the science behind simple, delicious recipes. The dangers of processed foods and flaws in our healthcare system. How community, social circles, and environment shape our health more than willpower. Why retirement doesn’t exist in Blue Zones — and why purpose fuels long life From diet tips and cooking insights to the importance of connection and movement
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Are We Overmedicating Instead Of Healing ? | with Dr. Dean Ornish
09/09/2025
Are We Overmedicating Instead Of Healing ? | with Dr. Dean Ornish
Can chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, diabetes, and even early-stage cancer actually be reversed — not just slowed down? In this inspiring conversation, world-renowned physician and researcher Dr. Dean Ornish shares groundbreaking insights from nearly four decades of scientific studies. From presenting new Alzheimer’s research to showing how lifestyle medicine can outperform drugs and surgery, Dr. Ornish reveals the simple but powerful choices that can transform health and extend life. What you’ll learn in this video: · Why lifestyle medicine is proving more effective than costly drugs · How diet, exercise, stress management, and love can heal the body · The link between chronic inflammation, stress, and disease · Why plant-based nutrition and mindfulness are key to prevention · How authentic connection and intimacy are as healing as medicine Dr. Ornish also shares his personal journey, the science behind his bestselling book Undo It, and why love, community, and purpose are just as important as nutrition and exercise in creating lasting health. Learn more about Dr. Ornish’s programs:
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AI is Smarter Than You Think | with Noelle Russell
09/02/2025
AI is Smarter Than You Think | with Noelle Russell
From the early days of Y2K disaster-recovery planning to helping launch Amazon Alexa, this conversation traces the remarkable career of a leader who has shaped how we think about technology, business strategy, and the future of AI. In this episode with tech leader Noelle dives into the energy, angst, and opportunity of today’s AI moment. From Y2K war rooms to Alexa’s early days, Noelle’s journey shows how “minimum remarkable product” (MRP) beats MVP—and why becoming a producer (not just a consumer) of AI will define your career. This is a masterclass for founders, operators, and builders who want to understand not just where AI is headed, but how to lead through it.
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Creativity vs AI What Leaders Really Need | with Natalie Nixon
08/26/2025
Creativity vs AI What Leaders Really Need | with Natalie Nixon
In this in-depth conversation, we sit down with Dr. Natalie Nixon — globally recognized creativity strategist, keynote speaker, teacher, and author of the award-winning book The Creativity Leap and her upcoming book Move, Think, Rest. With a background that spans fashion, cultural anthropology, global business, and 16 years in academia, Dr. Nixon shares her personal journey of leaving a “dream job” as a professor to build her own company, Figure 8 Thinking. Along the way, she reveals powerful insights into why creativity is not just a nice-to-have skill but an essential competency for innovation, leadership, and sustainable success. Dr. Nixon’s story is not just about creativity in the abstract — it’s about practical, actionable strategies to help you and your team consistently innovate, work with meaning, and avoid burnout. Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, educator, or lifelong learner, her wisdom offers a roadmap for leading with curiosity, embracing change, and unlocking your fullest potential.
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Inside The Boardroom: Secrets From The Ceo Whisper | with Jeffery Sonnenfeld
08/19/2025
Inside The Boardroom: Secrets From The Ceo Whisper | with Jeffery Sonnenfeld
What does it take to be the true “CEO Whisperer”? In this powerful conversation, Jeff Sonnenfeld — Senior Associate Dean at Yale School of Management, bestselling author, and trusted advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs — shares leadership insights from decades of experience guiding business leaders through crises, transitions, and reinvention. From his early career as a professor at Harvard and Emory to founding the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute, Jeff has counseled top executives, shaped corporate accountability, and spoken out on urgent issues — from immigration and populism to technology, AI, and global geopolitics.
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The Harvard Grad Exposing Hidden Costs | with Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
08/12/2025
The Harvard Grad Exposing Hidden Costs | with Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Power and Impact, host Jim McCann is joined by the brilliant Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman — economist, activist, and author of The Double Tax. What follows is a dynamic and inspiring conversation about gender, race, economics, and purpose. Anna shares her remarkable journey: from being born in Ghana and winning the U.S. visa lottery, to growing up in Maryland, falling in love with mathematics, switching from pre-med to economics, and eventually pursuing a PhD at Harvard. Along the way, she became a voice for equity and inclusion, co-founding the Sadie Collective to bring more Black women into economics and related fields. In this interview, Anna opens up about the hidden cost of being a woman — particularly a Black woman — in America. She explains the concept of the “double tax,” the systemic pink tax that’s embedded in our economy, and how structural inequalities are often normalized. From overpriced products to underpaid labor and overlooked data, Anna pulls back the curtain on how everyday economics disproportionately affects women.
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Tech That Talks To Your Body | with Venk Varadan
08/05/2025
Tech That Talks To Your Body | with Venk Varadan
On this episode of Power and Impact we sit down with Venk Varadan, co-founder and CEO of Nanowear, to uncover the inspiring journey behind one of the most innovative startups in digital health. From his academic roots in biomedical engineering and chemistry to working on Wall Street. You’ll learn how Nanowear's flagship product, Simple Sense, evolved from a concept to an FDA-cleared wearable that captures millions of biometric data points — from EKGs and lung sounds to continuous, cuffless blood pressure. Venk discusses how the company strategically chose the clinical route over consumer wearables, the rigorous FDA process, and why early diagnosis of conditions like hypertension and sleep apnea could save lives and billions in healthcare costs.
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Why Burnout is the New Normal (And What It’s Doing to Your Brain) with Dr. Judith Joseph
07/29/2025
Why Burnout is the New Normal (And What It’s Doing to Your Brain) with Dr. Judith Joseph
Why is burnout not just tolerated—but praised? On today’s Power & Impact, I sit down with Dr. Judith Joseph, psychiatrist, researcher, and author of High Functioning, to unpack the hidden costs of high achievement. From the psychological fallout of workplace trauma to the emotional toll of always saying “yes,” Dr. Joseph reveals how our drive to perform can mask unhealed wounds. Drawing on years of clinical research and her own immigrant journey, Judith shares powerful frameworks for resetting our mental health, challenging imposter syndrome, and building emotional resilience—especially for high performers, working moms, and anyone trying to do it all. We also dive into the neuroscience behind screen time, how technology impacts joy and connection, and why psychedelics could revolutionize mental health care. If you’ve ever felt burned out, overlooked, or unsure how to slow down without losing your edge, this conversation will reframe what it means to function and feel at your best.
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AI Won’t Replace You BUT This WILL | with Simon Freakley
07/22/2025
AI Won’t Replace You BUT This WILL | with Simon Freakley
What if surviving AI disruption isn’t about tech skills but human ones? On today’s Power & Impact, I sit down with Simon Freakley, Executive Chair and former CEO of AlixPartners, to explore the disruptive fusion of AI, robotics, and human potential. From reshaping the global workforce to redefining how we think about healthcare, education, and productivity, Simon makes the case for bold leadership in a time of nonstop transformation. With decades of experience guiding companies through crisis and change, Simon explains why we’re only at the beginning of the AI revolution and why the most successful organizations won’t just adopt new technologies but completely rethink how they operate. Plus, we unpack the importance of upskilling and what Special Forces training can teach us about thriving in times of uncertainty. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead or stay relevant in an era of rapid disruption, this conversation will shift your perspective on the future of business, work, and what it truly means to grow.
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He REVERSED His Age by 20 Months and THIS is How | with Artūras Samulis
07/15/2025
He REVERSED His Age by 20 Months and THIS is How | with Artūras Samulis
Can we reverse aging...or at least slow it down? One entrepreneur is betting on it. On today’s Power & Impact, I sit down with Artūras Samulis, founder and CEO of Number Longevity, to explore the intersection of personal transformation, cutting-edge science, and holistic health. From quitting coffee and alcohol to tracking biological age through advanced diagnostics, Artūras is on a mission to redefine how we age. After years of global travel, retreats in Mexico and Costa Rica, and volunteering at international longevity summits, Artūras has gone all-in on building a new kind of health clinic in Lithuania. He shares how stress, sleep, cold exposure, and even blue-light-blocking glasses radically changed his biological age backward. Plus, he opens up about karate, resilience, and what 40 full-contact fights taught him about getting back up on the mat and in life. If you've ever wondered how far lifestyle alone can go in shaping your future, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about aging and what’s actually within your control.
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Is CANCEL CULTURE Psychologically Damaging? A Psychologist Exposes the TRUTH | with Dr. Chloe Carmichael
07/08/2025
Is CANCEL CULTURE Psychologically Damaging? A Psychologist Exposes the TRUTH | with Dr. Chloe Carmichael
On today’s Power & Impact, I sit down with Dr. Chloe Carmichael, licensed clinical psychologist and author of the upcoming book Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly. Together, we explore how fear, censorship, and cancel culture are reshaping how we communicate, and how we can reclaim authentic dialogue in a divided world. From writing a viral blog about child masking that prompted her move to Florida, to speaking at Fortune 500 companies and global law firms about “cancellation anxiety,” Dr. Chloe shares her personal journey and professional insights on the psychology of free expression, self-censorship, and the loneliness epidemic. We unpack the difference between healthy self-restraint and harmful repression, the risks of avoiding “real talk” in workplaces and friendships, and how groupthink and fear of disagreement can quietly erode mental health. Dr. Chloe also shares the surprising ways homeschooling and open dialogue have deepened her own thinking and her family’s life. If you’ve ever felt unsure whether you’re allowed to speak your mind, this episode is your permission slip to ask the bigger questions.
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Fortune’s Health Reporter Reveals the KEYS to Longevity | with Alexa Mikhail
07/01/2025
Fortune’s Health Reporter Reveals the KEYS to Longevity | with Alexa Mikhail
Aging isn’t a decline, it’s an opportunity. One of Fortune’s top health reporters is here to prove it. On today’s Power & Impact, I sit down with Alexa Mikhail, health and wellness reporter at Fortune, to explore how longevity, connection, and conscious living are transforming not just how we age, but how we thinkabout aging. From growing up in a health-focused family in Ann Arbor to leading global health coverage alongside the Gates Foundation, Alexa shares her journey from theater dreams to bylines at one of the world’s most respected business publications. We unpack the rise of the longevity economy, why social connection might matter more than supplements, and how media narratives are finally embracing a more empowering view of aging. Alexa also shares her own wellness routines, including running, boxing, and navigating balance, as well as the deeper reasons behind today’s wellness movement. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to live a longer, fuller life, this episode is your starting line.
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Not Sure You’re on the Right Path? Harriette Cole Has the Answer
06/24/2025
Not Sure You’re on the Right Path? Harriette Cole Has the Answer
On today’s Power & Impact, I sit down with Harriette Cole, journalist, bestselling author, coach, and professor to talk about how to live with purpose, grace, and vision. From modeling runways at 13 to shaping Essence magazine’s editorial voice, Harriette has spent her life crafting a message of excellence rooted in her family's legacy of service, style, and strength. We unpack the power of upbringing, the value of historically Black institutions like Howard University, and how legacy, discipline, and dreaming big can shape a remarkable life. Harriette opens up about her parents’ influence, her journey to entrepreneurship, and what it means to manifest your vision, whether through a syndicated advice column, coaching music icons, or her transformative 100 Day Plan. If you're looking to unlock your next chapter, this episode is your first step.
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Anxiety? It Might Be What You’re Eating, Says Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo
06/17/2025
Anxiety? It Might Be What You’re Eating, Says Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo
On today’s Power & Impact, I sit down with Dr. Uma Naidoo, Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and author of This Is Your Brain on Food and Calm Your Mind with Food, to talk about how what we eat profoundly shapes how we feel. From growing up in South Africa with a garden-tending grandmother to founding the first hospital-based nutritional psychiatry clinic at Harvard, Dr. Uma shares her journey and the science behind why food truly is medicine. We break down the gut-brain connection, explore the rise of anxiety and what foods help soothe it, and examine how ultra-processed diets are silently sabotaging our mental health. Dr. Uma reveals what it really means to “eat whole, be whole,” why sugar-laced foods are marketed as healthy, and how something as simple as drinking water can shift your emotional state. Plus, hear how one reader overcame lifelong anxiety using her protocol, what foods she would order at dinner, and why gut testing might soon become a routine part of your check-up. If you have ever wondered how to eat for better focus, calmer moods, or fewer prescriptions, this is the conversation for you.
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He Wrote the HOLY GRAIL of MARKETING | with Greg Licciardi
06/10/2025
He Wrote the HOLY GRAIL of MARKETING | with Greg Licciardi
On today’s Power & Impact episode, I sit down with Greg Licciardi, professor, marketer, and now author of Holy Grail of Marketing, to talk about what it really takes to connect with consumers in a fast-evolving digital world. From his classroom at Fordham and Seton Hall to the frontlines of martech consulting, Greg shares how a decade of teaching inspired a framework that simplifies marketing without losing its soul. Greg walks us through the five-part formula he’s coined as the “Holy Grail,” covering how the right person, message, time, environment, and outcome must align for modern marketing to resonate, emotionally and measurably. We dive into how AI is reshaping personalization, why brand purpose still matters more than ever, and what Wendy’s taught him about timing, targeting, and temptation. Plus, hear how a conversation with his wife sparked the launch of the book, why CMOs need to think more like CROs, and what career advice he’s giving the next generation of marketers in a world where AI is the new creative partner.
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