Born or Made

Troy Loehr is the Chief Executive Officer of Troy Loehr Coaching and creator of The Standard, a 90-day program helping successful men strengthen their discipline, health, relationships, and leadership. After years of achieving financial and business success while privately struggling with alcohol and Adderall, Troy made a life-changing decision nine years ago to raise his personal standards. That...

Paul Graham is a three-time founder, author, and entrepreneur who helps business owners scale, exit, and preserve the wealth they create. Having successfully exited businesses across the service, AI-driven SaaS, and oil and gas industries, Paul has helped drive nine figures in enterprise value throughout his career. He is the co-author of From Startup to Standout alongside original Shark Tank inve...

Mike Moran is the President and CEO of the Stamford Center for the Arts, home to the historic 1,636-seat Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut. A graduate of the University of Maine, Mike leads one of Fairfield County’s premier performing arts venues, bringing live entertainment, music, comedy, and cultural experiences to the community. Through his leadership, he continues to support the arts wh...

Anthony Raimo is the owner of Raimo Renovations, a licensed general contracting company specializing in residential and commercial renovations across NYC, Westchester, Fairfield County, and South Florida. He is also a partner at Trident Corporate Housing, providing fully furnished housing solutions nationwide for sports teams, construction crews, and healthcare professionals. A licensed real estat...

Allen Collins is the Founder and CEO of Hollow Labs, a supplement company built from years of firsthand experience on both sides of the counter. After getting sober in 2013, Allen turned to fitness as a way to rebuild his life, developing the discipline and personal responsibility that continue to shape how he approaches business and life today. From 2017 to 2025, he owned and operated supplement...

Solana Lewis is a World Champion Powerlifter who earned her title through the International Powerlifting Federation at just 21 years old. She is the founder of Strength SoLutions Inc., author of Why Women Should Powerlift, and a TEDx speaker known for her talk, The Key to Reclaiming Your Time. Beyond coaching athletes and providing personalized nutrition support, Solana is an educator, national-le...

Hunter brings a results-driven yet sustainable approach to health and performance coaching. With experience working alongside a wide range of clients, from competitive athletes to busy professionals, he specializes in helping people build lasting habits, regain confidence, and create meaningful improvements in their health and well-being. His coaching philosophy combines structure, accountability,...

1SG(R) Tony McCarty has served more than 25 years in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman, Paratrooper, Instructor, Company First Sergeant, and Special Mission Unit Operations Sergeant Major. Beyond his military service, Tony has worked as an SRT/SWAT Team Commander and Fire Fighter, operating in more than 25 countries while leading teams and protecting those under his responsibility. His career is bui...

Brian Wolfe, PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, orthopedic specialist, and healthcare entrepreneur who has spent more than 15 years at the intersection of rehabilitation, performance, and longevity. As the owner of Evolution Physical Therapy & Fitness, Brian has helped bridge the gap between traditional physical therapy and high-performance training, working with everyone from everyday a...

Aleks Rybchinskiy is a distinguished Master CHEK Practitioner, Neurosomatic and Holistic Therapist, whose extensive clinical experience spans over 15 years. Throughout his career, Aleks has had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele that includes celebrities, professional athletes, and individuals from all walks of life. His mission is to guide clients and students globally toward achie...

Trip Ison is a former addict who transformed his life through sobriety, personal growth, and a 100-pound weight loss. He is the host of Ain’t Dead Yet, a podcast centered on honest conversations about sobriety, masculinity, mental health, weight loss, and finding purpose. Trip uses his own experiences to create vulnerable conversations that help others recognize their capacity for growth and redem...

Brett Ender is the co-founder of Noble Origins, an Austin-based supplement company focused on beef protein isolate and bovine nutrition. He also co-hosts the Meat Mafia Podcast with his best friend and business partner, Harrison Gray, where they explore nutrition, health, and ways to improve the health of Americans. Brett joins the Born or Made Podcast to share his journey as an entrepreneur, his...

As a leading authority on adaptability and continuous improvement, Cameron has spent more than 15 years helping organizations, leaders, and teams breakthrough to new levels of performance in the face of constant change. He hosts The Edge of Possible, which was recently featured as a top 100 self-improvement podcast on Apple Podcasts, delivers immersive keynote experiences with live music on stage,...

Alex has positively impacted over 5.5 Million people worldwide to overcome changes, challenges, and uncertainty to achieve their highest goals! Not only has Alex talked the talk as an in-demand international speaker, he’s walked the walk as an elite competitor on NBC’s Emmy-nominated series American Ninja Warrior. Well, more like, leaped the leap! This wildly popular TV show has sparked a global p...

Celeste Moore is a Certified Image Consultant, Celebrity Stylist, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, and Luxury Branding Expert who helps high-achieving entrepreneurs, speakers, and professionals elevate the way they show up in the world. Through her work, she empowers clients to build an image that reflects their expertise, strengthens their personal brand, and leaves a lasting impression. Celeste be...

Scott Schilling has spent decades helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations turn ideas into action. Through his speaking, coaching, and consulting, he has impacted hundreds of thousands of people around the world by focusing on results that last. On this episode of the Born or Made Podcast, Scott shares lessons on leadership, personal growth, and what it takes to create real chang...

Luke Novak is the Co-Founder of TIES, a men's fertility and performance company changing the way men approach preconception health. Built on the belief that fatherhood begins long before a child is born, TIES empowers men to take an active role in the fertility journey with doctor-formulated, research-backed supplements designed to support reproductive health. In this episode of the Born or Made P...

Rob Stein is a national speaker, coach, entrepreneur, published author, and championship bodybuilder who has built and scaled multiple businesses across a variety of industries, including the creation of the #1 online training platform in the United States for real estate sales. Through this work, he has spoken to over 50,000 people and coached more than 12,000 entrepreneurs nationwide, experience...

Raised on a working farm and shaped by his service in the Marines, Jay has built a life defined by grit, resilience, and an unwavering belief that where there's a will, there's a way. Throughout his journey as an entrepreneur and business leader, he has faced life's highest highs and toughest setbacks, drawing strength from faith, purpose, and the choices we make every day. Now in his mid-70s and...

Guy is a seasoned theater presence who studied at Shaw University in Raleigh, NC, has been featured on Broadway in Oprah Winfrey’s The Color Purple. For years he has brought his unique flavor to an impressive variety of roles in New York City and Connecticut, commanding the stage in productions of Charles H. Fullers A Soldiers Play, August Wilson's Seven Guitars, and Tennessee Williams A Streetcar...

Robb Costomiris is a capital markets and fundraising executive with more than 20 years of experience across Wall Street, private equity, real estate, and investment advisory firms. As President of MIOYM Equities, he leads capital formation efforts for real estate projects nationwide, helping investors and operators navigate complex deals from sourcing to exit. Having managed teams of more than 150...

Raul Villacis is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and speaker. He’s the CEO of Next Level Experience an Entrepreneurs Mastermind Coaching and Mindset Program. Over the years, Raul worked with some of the biggest names in personal development coaching, marketing, and real estate. Raul Villacis has started a global wave of male re-empowerment. As an entrepreneur and a man who believes in the power...

Christian Palmer is a fitness and nutrition coach with more than 15 years of experience helping men regain confidence, improve their health, and build stronger lifestyles through nutrition and fitness. As the founder of Relentless Fitness And Nutrition, he specializes in helping men overcome challenges like low testosterone, diabetes, high blood pressure, IBS, and other health concerns while build...

Pat Damiano, known by many as “the kettlebell guy,” helps people build real strength through simple, effective workouts that fit into everyday life. Through his coaching and online content, Pat focuses on helping busy individuals train smarter with minimal equipment, no gym requirements, and routines built around longevity, functionality, and consistency. His approach makes fitness more approachab...

Christopher Gabriel is the founder of Life Science Performance, where he helps individuals improve performance, resilience, and longevity through measurable, systems-based health strategies. With more than 20 years of experience, his work combines advanced diagnostics, nervous system regulation, metabolism, and behavior to create practical protocols that drive long-term results. Christopher has al...