Action and Ambition

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By: Andrew Medal

In his new series Action and Ambition, your host Andrew Medal goes behind the scenes to learn the backstories, mindsets, and actions of the world's most ambitious people.

Insoo Park On Driving Community Change Through Creative Silicon Valley Ventures
07/07/2024

Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Today, we are joined by Insoo Park, a strategic business executive with over 25 years of proven success. Insoo played a key role in three Silicon Valley start-ups: SiTime (IPO in 2019), Teknovus (acquired by Broadcom in 2010), and Ikanos Comm (IPO in 2005). Now, he shares the story of his groundbreaking invention: radon measuring devices and the driving forces to success. He founded Ecosense, a company that offers real-time radon tracking devices to help people know their radon levels. These devices are designed to make homes and workplaces safer by quickly and...


How Joseph Clarke's 'SOL' Illuminates the Path to Awakening Our Inner Power
05/23/2024

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Joseph Clarke, a local spiritual healer and author of the groundbreaking book “SOL: Supportive Guidance for Healing & Awakening.” Through his book, Joseph helps readers understand our divine nature, the experience of time, the reasons behind our suffering, and the healing power of the love within our hearts. He offers supportive spiritual guidance through one-on-one sessions and group discussions. Joseph's goal is to help you tap into your heart's innate wisdom, allowing you to discover more of what life has to offer and experience greater peace and...


Bringing Sunshine Back to My Mind: Sachi Kubo’s Story of Courage and Healing
05/23/2024

Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Momoko Uno, a Doctor of Integrated Medicine and the author of Fourteen Days, a memoir about quarantine in Australia, and Bringing Sunshine Back to My Mind: A Story about Overcoming Trauma & Finding Wholeness. Uno takes us through her second book where she talks about Sachi Kubo-Sanchez, a forty-something mother of two, leaving her dull marriage and hometown to start fresh in New York City. Haunted by childhood trauma, she seeks help from a therapist and meets different parts of herself that had been lost, including...


Increase Your Team Performance In All Forms with QueryPal – Your Team's New Smart Chat Companion
04/24/2024

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Dev Nag, the Founder and CEO of QueryPal, the smartest way to chat in Slack and MS Teams. QueryPal sifts through your chat history, wikis, knowledge bases, and uploaded files to find the most relevant answers instantly. It seamlessly integrates with the tools you already use, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Confluence, Notion, and Google Drive. With QueryPal, your team can move past the endless cycle of repetitive questions and enter a world where information is effortlessly accessible. Previously, he founded Wavefront and was a software...


Unlocking Fearless Leadership Potential with Brendan P. Keegan's Proven Strategies to Conquer Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt
04/24/2024

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Brendan P Keegan is a business leader, author, writer, speaker and podcast host who has channeled his expertise and passion for business to create the bFealess platform, which aims to empower the leaders of tomorrow. Brendan is an award-winning 6-time president and chief executive officer. Throughout his career he has raised over $10B in capital while leading over 250,000 people globally and successfully exited each of the 6 companies across 5 industries. Today, he serves as co-owner and/or board member of Andretti Racing, Merchants Fleet, United Autosports...


From Marketing to Memoir: Rory M. Graham's Inspiring Transition After Wife's Parkinson's Battle
04/10/2024

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Rory M. Graham, a former marketer whose life took a turn as he stepped into the world of writing, driven by his personal battle against Parkinson's disease alongside his late wife, Zelia. Their marriage, a remarkable journey of over five decades, was marked by Zelia's courageous 20-year fight with Parkinson's, which sadly ended in 2022. As her devoted caregiver, Rory's profound experiences have now shaped his mission to support others affected by the disease. With four books to his name, Rory has become a beacon of...


Broken Shackles: Bill Herndon's Journey of Hope and Hard Work
03/30/2024

In this episode, we are joined by Bill Herndon, an award-winning creative professional in the entertainment industry. Bill is the founder and President of M2M STUDIOS, NEON LION PRODUCTIONS, and Cross Edge LLC. He has successfully partnered with Atlantic Records and has made deals with big companies like Big Fish Productions, VH1, A&E, and Lifetime. Bill has worked with famous music labels such as Warner Music Group, Capitol Records, and Universal, and has helped artists like Trey Songz, Keri Hilson, Neyo, Lauryn Hill, Ester Dean, and The Dream. He has also worked with people from shows like...


Evander Smart On The Power and Future of Bitcoin!
03/19/2024

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Evander Smart, the Founder and CEO of Bitcoin University, the world's finest Bitcoin education platform. Evander is also the author of The Book of Bitcoin, which explains the future of money and Bitcoin. As a former Wall Street banker, Evander brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in financing and cryptocurrency. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!


Ed Watal On AI and Its Future Influence On the Tech and Financial World
03/19/2024

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Ed Watal, a Serial Tech Entrepreneur and Innovator. One of Ed's key projects includes a transformative peer-to-peer approach to the internet and promoting BigParser (an Ethical AI Platform and an A Data Commons for the World). Ed is also the founder and principal of Intellibus, an IT and AI strategy consultancy, where he is an advisor to Board Members and C Level executives at the World's Largest Financial Institutions. Prior to setting up his own ventures, Ed worked in several financial institutions, including RBS, Deutsche...


Cracking the Code of Enduring Love: John Gehrisch's Wisdom for Long-term Relationship Success
03/14/2024

In this episode, we are joined by John Gehrisch, an electrical engineer turned professional golfer and successful entrepreneur. With a knack for turning challenges into opportunities, John co-partners a real estate development firm and leads BBJM Golf Ventures, a renowned golf memorabilia producer. Despite his diverse accomplishments, John's true passion lies in unraveling the secrets to enduring, loving relationships. Inspired by his parents' long-lasting bond, he seeks wisdom from couples who have sustained love over five decades, recognizing them as the ultimate mentors in matters of the heart. Tune in to learn more!