The Hidden Entrepreneur Show with Josh Cary

What does it really mean to build a personal brand today?

In this episode of The Hidden Entrepreneur Show, Josh Cary is joined by longtime friend, colleague, and business partner Erik Cabral, along with 710 WOR and Fox News personality Natalie Migliori, for a lively and thoughtful conversation about aging, identity, storytelling, podcasting, and the difference between influence and true authority.

This conversation moves from funny generational throwbacks and unexpected life stories to deeper insights about insecurity, self-awareness, media, and what it takes to become someone people actually want to listen to.

Whether you're...

What actually makes someone unforgettable on camera?

Is it confidence? Sales ability? Charisma?

Or is it something much simpler and much harder to fake?

In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with former QVC on-air personality and fashion industry veteran Jackie Morgan for a conversation that goes far beyond television and retail. What starts as a discussion about live selling and audience connection quickly turns into a deeply personal conversation about intuition, grief, human connection, performance, relationships, and Jackie’s firsthand survival story from 9/11.

Jackie spent years inside millions of homes th...

What does it take to completely rewrite your life story?

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Thomas Wagner shares a journey that sounds more like a movie script than a business success story. Before becoming a successful entrepreneur who sold multiple companies and built a thriving business, Thomas was living a very different life. Drugs, arrests, violence, self-sabotage, and a victim mindset defined his early years.

Then everything changed.

Thomas opens up about the painful childhood experiences that shaped him, the search for approval that drove his destructive behavior, the acid fueled...

What does it actually take to turn an idea into a product that lands on the shelves of Target, Macy's, Whole Foods, or Petco?

In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Michelle Hsiao, founder and CEO of Revenue Growth Advisors, who has spent decades helping brands launch, scale, and succeed in retail. After 25 years inside major retailers, Michelle now helps entrepreneurs navigate the entire journey from product concept to profitability.

Whether you're dreaming of launching a physical product, building a consumer brand, or simply want to understand what separates successful businesses from expensive mistakes...

What happens when two groups of people who both love their communities find themselves competing for the same limited space?

In this thought provoking episode, filmmaker and two time Emmy Award winner Collin Kornfeind joins Josh Cary to discuss his latest documentary, For the Dogs: A Portrait of Pets, Parents and the Politics of City Parks. What begins as a story about dogs in New York City quickly becomes a fascinating exploration of civic responsibility, community conflict, public policy, and the hidden tensions that exist in everyday life.

Collin shares how a seemingly small neighborhood...

What if the real key to success has less to do with money and more to do with human connection?

In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Patrick Welde, Senior Vice President of the Welde Group at Merrill Lynch, for a conversation that starts with wealth management and quickly evolves into something much deeper. Patrick shares lessons from working in an orphanage in Mexico, building a billion-dollar financial practice through consistency, overcoming rejection, and discovering what fulfillment actually means.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, business owner, or simply someone trying to build a meaningful...

What happens when the title you worked so hard for suddenly disappears?

In this deeply personal and surprisingly emotional conversation, Ana Sepulveda, founder of Apex Forge Capital, opens up to Josh Caryt about the identity crisis that followed losing a prestigious leadership role in finance and how that painful moment ultimately pushed her toward building something far bigger than a job title.

This episode goes far beyond business, investing, or entrepreneurship. It’s about self worth, self sabotage, reinvention, and the uncomfortable reality that many high achievers quietly tie their value to the roles they ho...

What if the resume is the least reliable part of hiring today?

In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Michael Campbell, founder of Signal Verified, who is challenging the entire hiring system as we know it. This is not a tweak. It is a complete rethinking of how talent is discovered, evaluated, and trusted.

If you are a leader making hiring decisions, or a high performer tired of being overlooked, this conversation flips the script. Michael breaks down why resumes fail, how companies are making costly hiring mistakes, and what a proof based system...

What does “being healthy” actually mean?

Most people default to diet or exercise.

But real health runs deeper… into your mindset, your environment, and how you live every day.

In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with wellness expert Cynthia Conigliaro, founder of Work Well Webinars, who’s spent 25+ years helping individuals and organizations perform at their best.

They break down burnout, stress, and the hidden factors quietly draining your energy… and more importantly, how to take control of it.

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What happens when one painful moment changes the way you live forever?

In this deeply human and emotional conversation, Josh Cary sits down with filmmaker and storyteller Ed Cologna to explore regret, fatherhood, forgiveness, personal growth, and the values that shape a meaningful life. What begins as a discussion about success and storytelling quickly turns into something far more personal.

Ed opens up about the painful final conversation he had with his father before his passing and how that moment became the foundation for the way he treats people today. It’s raw. Honest. Reflective. An...

What if your greatest pain became the foundation for your greatest success?

In this powerful episode, Josh Cary sits down with Jennifer “JJ” Johnson, founder of Project Velocity, to explore how resilience, competition, and personal tragedy can fuel extraordinary business growth.

From a uniquely intense childhood to becoming a leader in pharma and biotech consulting, JJ shares how she built an unstoppable mindset. But her story goes deeper, through unimaginable loss, including the passing of her son, she found a way to move forward, rebuild, and create impact at the highest level.

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What actually makes a product take off in a crowded market? Spoiler: it’s not just a good idea.

In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Hudson Davis-Ross, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Plant People, the company behind Wonder Gummies. What unfolds is a sharp, real-world breakdown of what separates brands that fade out from those that scale, sell, and stick.

This is not theory. This is someone who has built multiple consumer brands, understands the game at a deep level, and tells you exactly what matters. From storytelling to product quality to packaging th...

What if the thing you’ve spent your entire life trying to hide… is actually the reason you’re meant to win?

In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Kim Fitzpatrick, founder of Launched Host, to unpack a powerful and unexpected truth. The very thing that made you feel different as a kid might be the foundation of your success today.

Kim’s journey from being the “tall, awkward kid” to building a high-performance business that transforms empty properties into income-generating Airbnb assets in just seven days is more than inspiring. It’s a masterclass in...

What if the problem isn’t what’s happening in your life… but how fast you react to it?

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Michael and Diana Pellegrino, founders of Resilient Minds on the Front Lines, sit with Josh Cary to break down what resilience really looks like in real life. Not theory. Not fluff. Real tools for real moments.

From law enforcement trauma to personal loss, grief, and resistance, this episode pulls back the curtain on how people actually build mental strength when life hits hard.

If you’ve ever felt ove...

What if everything you’ve been chasing… success, validation, purpose, even healing… has been pointing you in the wrong direction?

In this deeply introspective and eye-opening conversation, Josh Cary sits down with Master Mingtong Gu, a global leader in Qigong and Embodied Awakening, to challenge one of the biggest assumptions we all live by.

That the answers are out there.

They’re not.

This episode pulls you out of your head and drops you back into something most people have completely lost touch with… their own body. If you’ve ever felt disconn...

Cryptocurrency has opened the door to a new financial frontier. Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, DeFi trades. For many investors it has created opportunity, excitement, and yes… confusion. Especially when tax season arrives.

In this episode of The Hidden Entrepreneur Show, host Josh Cary sits down with Janna Scott, founder of DeFi Tax, to unpack one of the most misunderstood areas of modern finance: how cryptocurrency is actually taxed in the United States.

If you have ever bought, sold, traded, or even experimented with crypto or NFTs, this conversation is essential listening. Janna explains why the IRS ru...

What if anger is not the problem? What if the real problem is being taught to suppress it?

In this thought provoking episode, Josh Cary sits down with Venessa Peruda, creator, writer, and performer of the one woman show All the Rage, to explore the emotional, creative, and cultural power of anger, especially female anger. This is a rich conversation about performance, storytelling, comedy, healing, and what happens when people finally stop apologizing for what they feel.

Venessa shares how comedy became her outlet, her coping mechanism, and ultimately her creative weapon. She opens up...

If you have ever hesitated to call a doctor because you were worried about the bill… this episode will hit home.

Jeff Dewey, Founder and CEO of Hope Delivered Health Provided, collapsed in his front yard in 2023. He needed a liver transplant. And in that terrifying moment, he was more worried about the cost than saving his own life.

That fear changed everything.

In this powerful conversation, we explore what is actually broken in the American healthcare system, why high deductible plans are overwhelming more than 150 million Americans, and how Jeff’s company is w...

What happens when a publicist loses her entire business overnight and decides to build something bigger instead?

In this episode, Josh sits down with Kristan Vermeulen, creator of Makers of the USA, a show and media platform that highlights entrepreneurs and creatives who build with their hands and lead with heart. What started as a simple podcast during COVID quickly evolved into a visually rich, travel-style show that has caught the attention of major media outlets and streaming platforms.

This conversation goes far beyond podcasting. It is about reinvention, vulnerability, storytelling, and what it really...

Reinvention sounds sexy on Instagram.

In real life, it usually starts with loss, shame, fear, and the quiet realization that the dream you chased for decades is no longer working.

In this episode of The Hidden Entrepreneur Show, Josh Cary sits down with John Bunzel for a raw and deeply human conversation about identity, ambition, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life when the original plan collapses.

John’s story is not a highlight reel.

Juilliard-trained actor.

Successful playwright and screenwriter.

Studio deals. Writers strikes. Ho...

In this thought-provoking episode, John Frost, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Doane University, joins Josh Cary for a dynamic conversation about the evolving landscape of higher education.

Is college still necessary in the age of AI, influencers, and online learning? John brings clarity, passion, and a fresh perspective to the table, challenging outdated assumptions and spotlighting the real value of a college education today.

From redefining what it means to "help people," to teaching kids to build a brand before high school, this episode goes far beyond academics; it's a roadmap for...

Is your body already capable of healing itself? In this episode, Dr. Peter Kevorkian, President of Life Chiropractic College West, joins host Josh Cary to explore the often-overlooked truth about healing: it starts from within.

Dr. Peter breaks down the core philosophy behind chiropractic care, not as a treatment for pain, but as a gateway to optimal life expression. From removing physical and emotional interferences to discussing the future of compassionate healthcare, this episode is a deep, empowering dive into how we can all live healthier, more vibrant lives.

Whether you're new to chiropractic or...

In this episode of The Hidden Entrepreneur Show, host Josh Cary sits down with Sam Yeruva, the founder and CEO of Pycube, to discuss how technology is revolutionizing healthcare operations from the inside out. Sam shares how PyCube is tackling inefficiencies in hospitals, saving lives through digitization, and helping healthcare systems prepare for the era of AI.

From patient care delays to lost equipment and even expired implants, Sam reveals eye-opening challenges facing healthcare providers—and the innovative solutions his company is delivering to solve them.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, technologist, or just passionate ab...

Step into a haunting psychological horror where nightmares bleed into reality and the boundaries of sanity begin to shatter. Damon, a tormented teen haunted by violent visions, discovers his dreams are not just imagination, they’re prophecy. As darkness spreads through the small town of Elder Pines, buried secrets awaken, and evil demands its due. With chilling intensity and emotional depth, Jonas Ethan Harris unveils a story about anger, isolation, and the hidden demons that grow when pain is left to fester. Veil of the Malefic – The Infernal Awakening is the beginning of a daring series that explores the cost...

Most people think their money problems are about income. Or markets. Or timing.

They are wrong.

In this episode of The Hidden Entrepreneur Show, Josh Cary and co-host Suzi Aseltine sit down with Farrel Liger, a Wall Street managing director who is still in the game, still advising clients, and still seeing the same mistakes ruin people financially every single day.

Farrel pulls back the curtain on what actually holds people back financially. Fear. Bad habits learned early. Decisions made without education. And a system that never taught most of us how money...

What if staying safe did not require dialing 911, pulling out your phone, or even letting anyone know you were in danger?

In this episode, Josh sits down with eBodyguard founder Melissa Faith Hart to unpack a groundbreaking safety app that works quietly, instantly, and intelligently in real-world situations. From dark parking lots to retail thefts, domestic violence, school bullying, and even elderly financial abuse, this conversation reveals how technology can finally move personal safety from reactive to preventative.

This is not a fear-based conversation. It is an empowerment conversation. If you have ever felt that...

In Hidden in Plain Sight, Irv Selman takes readers on a journey that transcends science fiction and touches the heart of what it means to be human. Blending mystery, emotion, and cosmic wonder, Selman’s storytelling reveals that the most profound truths are often right before us—hidden in plain sight. Step into a world where love, loss, and discovery intertwine, and where the stars hold answers to questions we’ve carried all our lives.

So many women step into entrepreneurship with heart, grit, and world class talent but no roadmap for how to turn that into revenue. Today’s conversation is a wakeup call for any female founder who feels unseen or underpaid. Branding and sales strategist Ashley Abarr joins me in studio to break down why women often struggle to build sellable, scalable businesses and what to do about it.

Ashley brings a rare mix of corporate strategy and creative execution, plus a deeply personal origin story that explains why she’s so committed to helping women rise. If you’ve eve...

Most entrepreneurs work harder than anyone they know yet still feel stuck inside their own business. They are exhausted, overwhelmed, and living in constant reaction mode. The dream life they imagined feels out of reach because the business can’t seem to run without them.

Today’s conversation flips that entire story.

Katie Cesna, founder of Wild Legacy Collective, joins Josh in the studio to reveal why so many business owners unknowingly operate with an employee mindset. She breaks down the chaos, the lack of replicable systems, and the ego traps that keep entrepreneurs trapped in t...

Ever feel like you’re living a life that looks fine from the outside but feels quietly suffocating on the inside? That’s the space Shawna Poliziani knows all too well. She’s the creator of The Artist Emancipation, a movement built to help people step out of quiet desperation and into a life where they feel worthy, seen, and creatively alive.

This conversation hits you right in the truth. Shawna opens up about the moment her father passed away and how it forced her to confront her own life. She was successful on paper but empty in rea...

Lazy gets a bad rap. You know it. I know it. And Naz Spurrier definitely knows it. She’s a licensed trauma therapist and the creator of The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Shadow Work, and she’s here to flip that four letter word on its head.

If you’ve ever pushed through exhaustion because “rest feels wrong,” or judged yourself for needing a break, this episode hands you a fresh perspective. Naz reveals why embracing ease is not a shortcut but actually the doorway into deeper emotional awareness, better relationships, more grounded leadership, and a healthier ne...

This episode goes straight into the heart of what it means to lose everything and still find a way to keep going. Stacey Dempsey-Patrick didn’t face one loss. She didn’t face two. She endured a staggering series of tragedies that would bring anyone to their knees. In twenty six months, she lost her sister, her twenty one year-old daughter, her husband, and two brothers. The grief didn’t stop. The world didn’t slow down. And yet somehow, she found a way not only to survive it but to build something that now helps countless others survive their da...

Healthcare affects every single one of us. Yet most of what’s happening behind the scenes remains invisible until something goes wrong. In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Sam Yeruva, Founder and CEO of Pycube, to unpack why healthcare is so expensive, so complex, and often so inefficient and what can actually be done about it.

This is not a tech-for-tech’s-sake conversation. It’s a grounded, human discussion about patient safety, lost samples, missing equipment, overstressed hospitals, and why operational efficiency isn't about profits first, but about better outcomes for doctors, nurses, and patients alike...

In this episode, Josh sits down with Matt Granados, founder of LifePulse and author of Motivate the Unmotivated, to unpack why most people are stuck running on fumes and how intentional living is the missing link between success and fulfillment. This conversation goes far beyond productivity hacks. It cuts straight to the root of why people feel overwhelmed, unmotivated, and burned out at work and at home.

Matt has worked with companies like Google, the U.S. military, and Fortune 500 organizations, but his approach is deeply human. He explains why motivation still matters, why knowledge alone does...

If you have ever felt like success is a moving target, this episode hits different. Brian J. Esposito is not just a CEO with a big portfolio. He is a builder who has lived the full roller coaster: growth, collapse, debt, recovery, and a comeback that forced him to redefine what success even means.

You will hear how he thinks about building companies, avoiding distractions, choosing partners, leading with values, and why he believes money is a tool, not the point. This is a real conversation about business strategy, mindset, and staying grounded while you scale.

What if the smartest way to build a high-growth company is not to invent the technology yourself, but to find breakthrough R&D already proven inside the biggest corporations on earth and then build a company around it?

In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Roland Austrup, Chief Growth Officer at publicly traded Innventure, to unpack a rare business model that combines the private-equity and venture-capital models with public-market liquidity. You’ll hear how Innventure evaluates hundreds of technologies, says yes to only a tiny fraction, and focuses on one thing: execution without guessing on the te...

If you have ever wondered what truly high level leaders are craving behind the polished LinkedIn profiles and impressive titles, this conversation pulls back the curtain. This is the inside story behind a remarkable day when seven vYve members, leaders, and entrepreneurs across a range of industries came to the New York iHeart Studios for a full immersive experience. Together, they workshopped their messaging, clarified their stories, and stepped up to the mic for one on one interviews that captured their insight, energy, and personality.

In this kickoff episode, Andrea Sullivan and James Orsini share how vYve...

Retirement is supposed to feel freeing, but for many people it becomes disorienting, lonely, and far from the dream they imagined. Recorded live inside the iHeart Studios in New York, Sylvia Toense shares how a frightening health scare at 58 pushed her to rethink everything, leave her corporate career, and develop a framework that helps others thrive in their next life chapter.

If you want clarity, purpose, better health, stronger relationships, and a plan you can actually put into practice, this conversation gives you the roadmap. Retirement is not an ending. It is a shift. And Sylvia shows...

If you have ever wondered whether calm, connected parenting actually works, Avery Rubenstein is living proof. As the adult child of parenting expert Randi Rubenstein, Avery grew up in a home built on perspective seeking rather than punishment.

In this conversation, recorded live at iHeart Studios in New York, Avery shares how that upbringing shaped her confidence, empathy, and calling as a social worker working with foster youth. This episode gives you a deeply human look at what happens when a child is heard, understood, and treated like a whole person.

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If you have ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of tough conversations, shutdowns, and frustration with your kids, this episode is your blueprint out. Recorded live inside the iHeart Studios in New York, Randi Rubenstein shares her simple, powerful SAP framework for having productive conversations with strong-willed children.

Instead of lecturing, reacting, or pushing too hard at the wrong moment, Randi shows parents how to see their child’s perspective, actively listen, and problem solve together. If you want more connection, cooperation, and confidence in your parenting, this conversation delivers the tools you need.

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