Founder's Story
Founder’s Story” by IBH Media isn’t just a show—it’s a mission. We spotlight extraordinary, iconic, and undiscovered entrepreneurs who’ve built, scaled, and led with purpose. From tech titans to tenacious underdogs, every episode dives deep into the resilience, creativity, and grit that define true leadership.You’ll hear from household names like Gary V, Codie Sanchez, Rob Dyrdek, and Tom Bilyeu—but just as often, you’ll meet the unheard founders doing remarkable things the world needs to know.This is where raw conversations meet real impact. This is Founder’s Story—where the heart of entrepreneurship be...
He Found $500B Hidden in Healthcare Waste — And Built the AI to Fix It | Ep 283 with Raheel Retiwalla Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Boost Health AI
In this episode, Daniel sits down with Raheel Retiwalla, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of Boost Health AI, the company unlocking the $500B in administrative waste trapped inside healthcare’s rules, guidelines, and policies. Raheel explains how Boost Health AI structures the complex medical rules buried in PDFs so payers and providers can finally access them consistently, accurately, and in real time. He shares the pivotal moment that convinced him this was the problem worth dedicating his life to—why timing with post-COVID financial strain and generative AI made this mission possible—and how Boost Health AI is rewiring healthcare operat...
Why You Drink Without Realizing It: A Psychologist Explains the One Habit That Runs Your Life | Ep 282 with Laura Elorza
Daniel and Laura Elorza explore the psychology behind unconscious habits, the rise of alcohol-free culture (especially among Gen Z), and how Unconscious Moderation (UM) is helping people transform their relationship with drinking by targeting the root cause—the unconscious mind. Drawing from her clinical practice, Laura explains how hypnotherapy, journaling, and movement create deep neurological shifts and why the 90-day framework is effective for breaking long-embedded behavioral loops.
Key Discussion Points
Laura begins by breaking down the surprising truth that drinking habits rarely have anything to do with alcohol. Instead, she explains how ninety-five percent of...
She Helped Raise $1B by Fixing What Every Founder Gets Wrong About Investors | Ep 281 with Dannika Warburton Founder and Principal of Investability
On this Founder’s Story episode, Daniel sits down with Dannika Warburton to trace one of the most unconventional paths into the world of capital markets—from working underground in Western Australian mines to running IR for some of the most ambitious small-cap companies in Australia. Dannika shares how early experiences inside mining operations became the unexpected foundation for her IR firm, how toxic leadership shaped the culture she vowed never to repeat, and how she built Investability during COVID and scaled it from one client to forty-five in just twelve months.
Key Discussion Points:
Dann...
How One Founder Beat Billion-Dollar Competitors With Zero Funding | Ep 280 with Blake Niemann Founder of Levels
In this Founder’s Story episode, Daniel sits down with Blake Niemann, who went from tinkering in a tiny Jersey City apartment to building Levels into an eight-figure clean-protein movement found in every major retailer in America. Blake shares the decade of discipline, the maniacal focus, and the philosophy that allowed him to beat billion-dollar incumbents without investors, shortcuts, or hype ingredients.
Key Discussion Points:
Blake opens up about the early days—working a full-time tech sales job while building Levels to three million in revenue entirely solo. He breaks down how he spotted a “sleepy...
No One Believed in Them So They Scaled Into a National Brand with Millions in Sales | Ep. 279 Emily Scott Co-Founder Dance Happy Designs
Emily Scott, cofounder of Dance Happy Designs, the first Down syndrome co-founded accessories brand carried by major retailers including Nordstrom and Target.
Episode Overview:
In this inspiring conversation, Emily shares how she built Dance Happy Designs alongside her cofounder, Julia, how their partnership evolved through unexpected challenges, and how bold design, authentic storytelling, and refusing to blend in opened doors with national retailers.
What We Cover:
Emily explains how she and Julia began screen printing textile goods in the basement of her clothing store, how Julia took full ownership of production tasks, and...
The Global Negotiator Who Can Defuse Anyone Even in a War Zone | Ep 278 with Omar Khan Co-Founder of 3S Catalyst Consulting
Omar Khan, co-founder of 3-S Consulting, breaks down the core principles of Loving Assertiveness—a communication method shaped through decades of work in conflict zones, corporate power struggles, Fortune 500 boardrooms, and intimate family dynamics. He shares how the same emotional intelligence tools that de-escalate tensions in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Lebanon can also repair marriages, unlock stalled company strategies, and transform everyday conversations. This episode reveals why communication fails, how unmet needs drive nearly every conflict, and the practical skills anyone can learn to create breakthroughs in their relationships, leadership, and life.
Key Discussion Points
Da...
He’s Not Replacing Humans with AI—He’s Teaching It to Care | Ep. 277 with Sunil Raina Founder of Cerebree
In this episode of Founder’s Story, Daniel Robbins sits down with Sunil Raina, a visionary technologist and founder of CereBree, a cognitive infrastructure platform designed to reshape how humans and machines coexist. Sunil reveals how his team is building AI systems rooted in emotional intelligence—technology designed to augment human ability, not replace it. Together, they explore the delicate balance between empathy and efficiency, and what it really means to create a “conscious” AI.
Key Discussion Points
Sunil begins by addressing one of AI’s biggest misconceptions: that it’s here to eliminate human jobs. He exp...
He Built a Billion-Dollar Company—After Growing Up With One Pair of Shoes | Ep. 276 with Jerry Lopez Founder of PhilSocial and Philcoin
In this episode of Founder’s Story, Daniel Robbins sits down with Jerry Lopez, one of the most impactful philanthropy innovators of the digital age. Jerry—born in Puerto Rico, raised in poverty, and self-made by 25—shares the raw, deeply personal story behind his rise from hardship, why Bitcoin changed his life, and how he built the world’s first philanthropy-driven blockchain ecosystem with Philcoin and PhilSocial.
Key Discussion Points
Jerry returns to his childhood in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, growing up in a 530-sq-ft home, raised by a single mother working two jobs. He speaks ab...
He Built a Startup That Books 5% of All Podcast Interviews—With No Code. | Ep. 275 with Parker Olson Co-Founder of Podpitch
In this episode of Founder’s Story, Daniel Robbins sits down with Parker Olson, the creator of PodPitch—the fast-growing platform now responsible for 4–5% of all weekly English-speaking podcast bookings. Parker breaks down the exact zero-to-one steps behind building software without code, finding product-market fit, securing early revenue, and surviving the mental collapse moments that nearly ended his career.
Key Discussion Points:
Parker shares how a VA using a no-code scraper for influencer outreach accidentally inspired the entire PodPitch engine. He reveals why the biggest mistake founders make is trying to build products they themselves don’t...
From $1,000 to $300M: The Wild Story of How Dan Novaes Raised $60M Without a Single VC | Ep 274 with Dan Novaes Founder of Mode Mobile
In this episode of Founder’s Story, Daniel Robbins sits down with Dan Novaes, the visionary behind Mode Mobile. What began as a $1,000 project at age fifteen evolved into a company now valued at over $300 million—with more than 57,000 shareholders. Novaes opens up about the brutal realities of scaling, the crash that nearly ended it all, and how a bold pivot into crowdfunding changed everything.
Key Discussion Points:
Novaes recounts his journey from early entrepreneurial experiments to building Mode Mobile, where he faced near collapse after losing major advertisers like FTX and Voyager. He reveals how disc...
Dr. Cali Estes: The Untold Truth About Addiction, Fame, and Why Rehab Is Broken | Ep. 273 with Dr. Cali Estes Founder of Sober on Demand and The Addictions Academy
In this episode of Founder’s Story, Daniel Robbins sits down with Dr. Cali Estes Founder of Sober on Demand and The Addictions Academy, to uncover her extraordinary journey—from being homeless and broke to building a multi-million-dollar global addiction recovery empire. Cali opens up about how she started her business with just $300 and rent due, why she was forced to take on an industry that tried to destroy her, and the personal battles that shaped her mission.
Key Discussion Points:
Cali reveals what really happens inside the world of addiction recovery and why traditional rehab ofte...
Dr. Tara: The Biggest Lies We’ve Been Told About Love, Sex, and Desire | Ep. 272 with Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn
In this episode of Founder’s Story, Daniel Robbins sits down with Dr. Tara to explore how technology, intimacy, and human connection are colliding in ways we’ve never seen before. From sex robots and AI partners to ethical non-monogamy and the myth of “natural” sexual skill, Dr. Tara challenges the biggest assumptions about love, relationships, and pleasure. Her new book, How Do You Like It?, gives people the tools to discover their sexual identity and build stronger connections.
Key Discussion Points:
Dr. Tara shares her perspective on why robots and AI will become a normal part of...
Why the Most Remote Journeys Are the Ones We Need Most | Ep 271 with Monika Sundem CEO of Adventure Life
In this episode of Founder’s Story, Daniel Robbins sits down with Monika Sundem to explore how Adventure Life has built a reputation for journeys that go beyond sightseeing—offering connection, transformation, and purpose. From navigating the unpredictable waters of Antarctica to witnessing the wildlife of the Galapagos, Monika shares the magic of destinations that change travelers forever. She also reveals how her team survived the near-collapse of the travel industry during COVID, staying transparent with customers while holding onto integrity and trust.
Key Discussion Points:
Monika describes the awe of walking among curious wildlife in the...
"We Survived Over 100 Years in Business, Here is Our Blueprint" | Ep 270 with with Jonathan Kaufman Iger Founder of Sage
In this episode of Founder’s Story, Daniel Robbins sits down with Jonathan Kaufman Iger to uncover how Sage has thrived for more than a century in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the world. Jonathan shares the company’s journey from its founding in 1924 by his great-grandfather to becoming a multigenerational force in NYC real estate, and how Sage is redefining office buildings through innovation, hospitality, and experience.
Key Discussion Points:
Jonathan explains why 90% of companies fail before 10 years—and how Sage has lasted over 100. He details how the company has pivoted across...
The $150B Supplement Industry Scam (And How LiveGood is Breaking It) | Ep 269 with Ben Glinsky Founder of LiveGood
In this episode of Founder’s Story, Ben Glinsky uncovers the truth about the supplement industry — an opaque $150 billion market where overpriced products and shady “proprietary blends” have become the norm. Ben shares how LiveGood is flipping the script by making premium-quality, fully transparent supplements available at a fraction of the cost, creating a model that already attracted millions of customers in record time.
Key Discussion Points:
Ben exposes the industry’s “dirty secret”: most supplements hide actual ingredient dosages behind proprietary blends, while marking up products 5–10x their cost. He explains why consumers have been conditioned to a...
Why 33 Million Small Businesses Are Easy Targets for Hackers | Ep 268 with Ken Boyce Founder of CyberGlobal USA
In this episode of Founder’s Story, Ken Boyce to discussed why CyberGlobal USA is tackling one of the fastest-growing threats of our time—cybersecurity for small businesses. With the global cybersecurity market projected to hit $500 billion by 2030, Ken explains how his company is bringing enterprise-level protection to the 33 million small businesses that remain largely unprotected.
Key Discussion Points:
Ken reveals how AI has transformed cybercrime from a “fishing pole” to a “fishing net” game, making it possible for hackers to cheaply target even the smallest companies. He compares the fight against cybercrime to cops and robbers—hack...
Success is a Total Mindset Shift, I learned from Billionaires (Chad Willardson: Fully Invested) | Ep. 267
Prepare for a paradigm shift! Chad unpacks why you can't earn your way to financial freedom – you have to invest your way there. This isn't just about money; it's about building a 'Fully Invested' life where you win in business and at home.
In this deep dive, you'll discover:
The Investment Imperative: Why disciplined investing, not just higher income, is the true engine of lasting wealth. Challenging Entrepreneurship: When the 'go all in' myth might actually be a trap, and how to assess your true path. Purpose Beyond the Pa...Why 87% of AI Projects Fail—and How Alejandro’s SVCH Is Changing That | Ep 266 with Alejandro Cuauhtemoc-Mejia – Co-Founder SVCH
In this episode of Founder’s Story, Alejandro Cuauhtemoc-Mejia joins to discuss how Silicon Valley Certification Hub (SVCH) is bringing standards and trust to AI adoption worldwide. From his perspective inside Silicon Valley, Alejandro reveals why executives—not technology—are the primary reason AI fails within organizations, and why SVCH’s certification is becoming the gold standard for responsible, strategic AI use.
Key Discussion Points:
Alejandro explains why 87% of corporate AI projects fail before they ever scale. He outlines the three levels of AI adoption—strategy, operations, and ethics—and why so many executives focus on the wrong la...
The Secret Struggle of Female Founders No One Wants to Admit | Ep 265 with Pavitra Anakru Founder of DealMagik
Pavitra describes commuting from New Jersey to New York before remote work existed, holding client meetings while deciding whether to miss a school play, and starting her first company in 2008 when Wall Street was on fire. She didn’t set out to be a CEO; clients from a collapsing firm pulled her into entrepreneurship, and a former CFO wrote the first check. Years later, COVID grounded her flights and exposed how fragile main street really was. A talk with her hairdresser—a friend and mother in her son’s circle—revealed the gap: local merchants were juggling siloed tools while bi...
Burnt Banksy: How Burning $95K of Art Changed Crypto | Ep 264 with Burnt Banksy Founder of XION
As an NYU student, Anthony mined ETH until the dorms “asked him not to come back,” collected early NFTs, and—after a lucky GameStop options win—bought a $95K Banksy print with two friends for one reason: to burn it and sell the moment as an NFT. The plan was part dare, part experiment, not a get-rich scheme. What followed was a week of whiplash: Vice photos, Forbes first coverage, BBC calling for comment and publishing a slam thirty minutes later, a Toyota Camry breakdown on the Van Wyck with a Banksy in hand, and a final sale near $400K. The h...
"I Met Andy Warhol—and He Bored Me to Death" | Ep 263 with Charles Edelman
We begin with the question people rarely ask an artist directly: what does an artist’s life actually look like? Charles Edelman answers with a life-in-stories—New York studios, MoMA walkabouts, and a candid aside that meeting Andy Warhol was “boring.” He frames his practice at Charles Edelman Masterpieces as a “mental gym,” a place where discipline, curiosity, and play keep boredom at bay and skill compounding. His book Crashing Waves of Passions threads through the conversation: Van Gogh’s legend (including “the ear”), Susan Valadon’s overlooked power beside Toulouse-Lautrec, and a time-travel tableau that situates these spirits in modern rooms to e...
Why 95% of People Live Like Victims—And How to Reclaim Your Life | Ep 262 with Dr. Stoyana Natseva Founder of Happy Life Academy
We open with the question everyone secretly asks: can a life really change that much? Dr. Stoyana Natseva answers with names and outcomes, not platitudes. Through Happy Life Academy, she’s watched Tatiana Markova move multiple sclerosis into remission, rebuild family bonds, and buy her first home, and Tsetsa Dimitrova outlive a one-month cancer prognosis to become a holistic therapist who now mentors others. Those stories anchor her thesis: when mind, emotion, and habit align, health and circumstance can follow. She dismantles the “I’ll be happy when…” script—more money, more success, more love—and insists that happiness isn’t deferred...
Heart Disease Is Optional? The Truth About Health, Habits, and Longevity | Ep 261 with Dr. Hosen Kiat
We open by challenging a midlife myth: “you’re getting old, expect decline.” Dr. Hosen Kiat counters that aging is plastic—biology is modifiable—illustrated by his ninety-six-year-old mother’s daily hour-long walks after hip surgery and his own “mind overdrive” routine that gets him training on days he least feels like it. The conversation locates prevention where he believes true healing lives: at the meeting point of modern cardiology and time-honoured medical traditions. He explains why Western medicine excels at acute saves (stents, bypass, resuscitation) but underinvests in prevention, and how his Wisdom from Two Worlds philosophy—and his platform at Dr...
The Spiritual Awakening That Saved Her Life (And Could Save Yours) | Ep 260 with Lindsey Van Wagner Founder of the Spirit Vigilante Method
We open on a cultural moment: the practices once dismissed as “woo” are becoming mainstream because burnout, information overload, and deep fakes are eroding trust in everything but lived experience. Lindsey grounds that shift in her own story—sobriety in September 2015 as the catalyst—and explains why she built Spirit Vigilante and Haven 101 Wellness Studio to help people move from conditioned scripts to conscious authorship. Drawing on neuroscience and clinical health psychology, she frames “spiritual sleep” as years of environmental programming where the mind and body run the show while the soul goes quiet. The wake-up isn’t a single lightni...
From $5 in His Pocket to Billion-Dollar Moonshots—Naveen Jain on Purpose, Profit, and Reinventing Healthcare | Ep 259 with Naveen Jain Founder of Viome
We begin with the myth of becoming a billionaire and land on Naveen Jain’s first principle: wealth is a byproduct of helping a billion people. From there he traces the mindset behind Viome—naming the company and mission directly—arguing that healthcare should move from clinics to homes, guided by AI and deep molecular readouts. Instead of DNA, which doesn’t change when you gain weight or get depressed, Viome measures RNA to see what’s actually happening inside the body and then turns those signals into precise food and supplement guidance. Jain challenges fatalism with an Eastern-philosophy lens—event...
Why Your Passwords, Banks, and Bitcoin Could All Be Gone Overnight | Ep. 258 with Eric Dresdale Founder of Entrokey Labs
We start with a maze analogy that makes quantum tangible, then move into the arms-race reality: nation-states are funding quantum as a weapon, timelines are sliding from the 2030s toward the late 2020s, and boards waiting for regulation risk being caught flat-footed. Eric explains why EntroKey Labs is betting on software-only entropy generation and keying—a configuration-level upgrade designed to raise security today while preparing systems for Q-Day.
Key Discussion Points:
Eric traces the invention arc from a space-based patent idea to a terrestrial prototype and finally to a pure software method once the team focused on...
Inside the Alarming Teen Mental Health Crisis—and the AI Solution That Could Change Everything | Ep. 257 with Jeffery Katzenberg & Hari Ravichandra
In this urgent and eye-opening conversation, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Hari Ravichandra reveal the disturbing reality of what kids face online—and why most parents have no idea it’s happening. From shocking statistics about teen mental health to hidden dangers of AI chatbots and predators on social media, they explain why online safety now matters more than learning to drive. More importantly, they share how Aura is using AI for good—turning technology into a lifeline for families.
Key Discussion Points:
The personal story that inspired Hari to pivot Aura from identity protection to child safety...
He Built an Empire but Nearly Worked Himself to Death | Ep 256 with LD Chen Head Coach of Oneness Institute of America and Europe
At 32, LD Chen was a successful CEO with over 1,000 employees—but also battling asthma, liver disease, chronic pain, anxiety, and a heart attack that nearly killed him. Nothing worked—until he discovered the ancient Taoist practice of Oneness. Now, LD is on a mission to bring this thousand-year-old healing tradition to one million people in the West.
Key Discussion Points:
The near-death moment that forced LD to rethink everything
Why modern medicine and traditional mindfulness failed him
The standing posture “genius design” that melts away stress and tension
How Oneness...
She Was Told to Give Up—Now She Funds the Startups That Change the World | Ep 255 with Erika Aquino
Erika Aquino opens up about her journey from a psychiatric hospital to becoming one of the most respected investors in emerging markets. Diagnosed with bipolar one disorder, cyberbullied, and a survivor of abuse, Erika refused to stay down. Instead, she built a life—and a portfolio—rooted in empathy, wisdom, and comeback power. She now writes the checks that change lives and rewrites the rules of what success looks like.
Key Discussion Points:
Her battle with mental health, stigma, and public shame
The role creativity played in rebuilding her confidence
Why she...
The Brutal Truth About Starting a Fund—And Why Most Don’t Make It | Ep 244 with Patrick William Founder of Rixon Capital
Patrick William didn't take the safe route. In this episode, the former tech/media M&A banker turned private credit fund founder reveals how he bootstrapped Rixon Capital from a $3M cold-call raise into an internationally respected firm—all without institutional backing. From burning the boats to turning down Plan B, Patrick shares the psychology, risks, and raw reality behind building a fund from scratch.
Key Discussion Points:
Why starting a fund is like flying a plane with only one engine
The real reason raising capital is harder than most people think
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They Coach Billionaires, CEOs, and Politicians—Here’s What Every Powerful Leader Gets Wrong | Ep 243 with Drs. Louis and Denise Joseph Co-Founders of Open Sea Institute
Drs. Louis and Denise Joseph reveal the hidden psychological struggles of high performers—and why even the most successful people quietly suffer. From coaching billionaires and public figures to forming a groundbreaking partnership with Rolls-Royce, the Josephs share how Open Sea Institute is redefining peak performance through deep mental rewiring, personal transformation, and ethical leadership.
Key Discussion Points:
The two categories of elite suffering—and why success often hides emptiness
Why powerful people feel trapped in the lives they built
The concept of “superior human functioning” and how to achieve it without...
The Secret World of Luxury: What She Learned Leading Hermès, Godiva, and Burberry | Ep 242 with Virginie Costa
Virginie Costa has quietly shaped some of the most iconic global brands from the inside out. In this powerful conversation, she reveals the hidden mechanics of luxury leadership, how to earn your seat at the table, and why the future of finance is transformational, AI-powered, and human-first.
Key Discussion Points:
What makes the Birkin bag the holy grail of luxury
The biggest myth about retail’s death—and how luxury stores still thrive
From France to the C-suite: how Virginie built her career at Hermès, Godiva, and more
The r...
He Took Notes at 200 Board Meetings—Now He’s Warning Founders About This One Mistake | Ep 241 with Marc Stockli
Marc O. Stockli shares the untold truths behind boardrooms, exits, and ego. With over 200 board meetings under his belt and an eight-figure acquisition behind him, Marc breaks down why most founders misunderstand the role of a board—and how to turn it into your unfair advantage.
Key Discussion Points:
Why boardrooms are broken—and how to fix them
The day 9/11 shaped his lifelong obsession with boards
What every founder gets wrong about advisors and governance
How to recruit high-level board members even if “you’re a nobody”
When to re...
What This Tech CEO Knows About Making Great Decisions Most Founders Don’t | Ep. 240 with Arthur Chang Founder of PanTerra Networks
Arthur Chang, a veteran tech executive and CEO of PanTerra Networks, joins us to talk about the evolution of business communications, why the future is all-in-one, and how AI—done right—frees humans to be more creative. He also shares the leadership values that helped him scale PanTerra into a cutting-edge AI-driven platform.
Key Discussion Points:
Building PanTerra around long-term vision, not trends
Why Streams.AI is built to do it all (and why that matters)
Using AI to assist, not replace, human creativity
Balancing founder life without burning out<...
Inside the Mind of Wall Street’s Father-Son Duo: What Most Investors Get Wrong | Ep. 239 with Ken and Connor Mahoney Founders of MahoneyGPS
Ken and Connor Mahoney, the father-son team behind MahoneyGPS, to unpack three decades of experience navigating Wall Street. They talk market cycles, the AI boom, crypto hype, IPOs, and why compound interest might still be the greatest secret weapon in investing.
Key Discussion Points:
How Ken built a 36-year Wall Street career and stayed relevant through market upheavals
Why AI is still in the early innings—and where institutional money is flowing now
The psychology of crypto and why Gen Z sees it as more than an asset class
Fa...
From Selling Scribbles at 4 to Leading Multi-Million Dollar Businesses | Ep. 238 with Charles Gaudet Founder of Predictable Profits
Charles Gaudet shares the unfiltered reality of entrepreneurship—from selling crayon drawings at age 4 to building and losing businesses, surviving financial ruin, and finally scaling Predictable Profits into a go-to resource for high-growth founders. He breaks down the mindset that helped him thrive in “bad” economies, why personal branding matters more than ever, and what separates strategic entrepreneurs from the rest.
Key Discussion Points:
Why downturns are actually fertile ground for rapid growth
The “I see you everywhere” strategy for demand creation
Building both a company and founder brand for exponential visibility...
The Secret to Scaling a Values-Driven Business (from a Surgeon Who Did It) | Ep 237 with Dr. Charles Ruotolo Founder of Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Dr. Charles Ruotolo is more than a surgeon—he’s a systems thinker reshaping how we experience healthcare. In this episode, he shares how he built Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine into one of the most respected orthopedic practices in the New York metro area, while leading innovation in urgent care access, AI integration, and patient-centered longevity services.
Key Discussion Points:
Why most injuries after 40 stem from one overlooked mistake
The mindset, repetition, and humility behind surgical mastery
Building Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine like a five-star hotel
The strategic rollout of T...
You Can’t Outwork Hormones: The Hidden Science Behind Burnout | Ep 236 with Justin Hai Co-Founder of Alastin Skincare and Rebalance Health
Justin Hai breaks down the real cost of burnout, sleep deprivation, and chronic stress—and how one overlooked hormone, cortisol, might be sabotaging your energy, motivation, and even relationships. As the co-founder of two breakthrough health brands, Justin shares the science behind stress, why sleep is the foundation of everything, and how Rebalance Health is helping thousands reset their biology.
Key Discussion Points:
Why cortisol is the “master hormone” nobody’s talking about
The hidden connection between stress, low libido, brain fog, and poor sleep
How tech addiction is warping our circadia...
How She’s Merging Neuroscience, AI, and Design to Change How We Live | Ep 235 with Lesley Ray Founder of BrainHome
Lesley Ray, a classically trained violinist turned visionary designer, who’s blending neuroscience, wellness, and AI to create responsive, emotionally intelligent homes through her company BrainHome. From scent-triggered slumber routines to lighting that aligns with your brainwaves, Lesley is redefining what interior design can do—and who it’s meant to serve.
Key Discussion Points:
Why traditional design ignores most of our senses—and how that impacts our well-being
How AI and neuroscience are reshaping architecture and interiors
The science behind scent, light, sound, and sleep quality
How a childhoo...
What the Wine Industry Was Missing—Until Now | Ep 234 with LaToya Jordan and Brianna Shelko Founders of Marble Wines
LaToya Jordan, a former attorney, and Brianna Shelko, an award-winning musician and entrepreneur, to talk about founding Marble Wines—a brand born out of frustration, fueled by purpose, and designed to reflect the women who drink it.
Key Discussion Points:
Why the wine industry lacked female representation
How they turned past careers in law and music into wine entrepreneurship
The unexpected challenges of distribution and brand visibility
Why Marble’s red blend is a “transitional wine” for first-time red drinkers
The power of seeing your reflection—literally—on the bottl...
