Wealthing Podcast

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley speaks with Aaron Fitzgerald, a three-time founder and carbon removal entrepreneur reimagining how we manufacture the materials that shape our world. As CEO of Mars Materials, Aaron leads a team of "Planeteers" working to embed captured carbon into industrial supply chains—unlocking a trillion-dollar market opportunity while sec...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes David Isaac Mathews, Founder AIPath.one. David shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the creation of AIPath, a SaaS platform that simulates decision-making to align product and marketing strategy.   Alicia and David explore the challenges leaders face when navigating uncertainty, the importance of emp...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Viktorija Trimbel, Managing Director of Coinvest Capital and a pioneering force in European venture capital. With over three decades of experience in strategic management and finance, Viktorija has shaped a unique approach to investment that blends innovation, fairness, and long-term ecosystem building. Under her leader...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Dr. Manuela Raith, a seasoned global executive and entrepreneur whose career spans senior leadership roles in major multinationals, groundbreaking start-ups, and now, a thriving social enterprise. With over 20 years in senior management across Europe, Asia, and Africa, Manuela has built a reputation as a turnaroun...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes veteran technology executive and entrepreneur Mark Edwards, whose remarkable career spans some of the most transformative phases in computing and healthcare innovation. Mark began his journey at tech giants Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft UK, where he helped skyrocket the Windows operating system's market share from under...

In this inspiring and energizing episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Kate Brodock—CEO of SWITCH and General Partner at The W Fund—for a candid conversation on reshaping the future of tech through gender equity, venture capital, and decisive leadership. Kate shares her two-decade journey in the startup world, from leading a global 60+ chapter organization fo...

In this insightful episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley speaks with Shyam Natarajan, PhD, a biomedical engineer turned medtech innovator who is transforming how we detect and treat prostate cancer. As the co-founder and CEO of Avenda Health, Shyam shares how his work is reshaping patient outcomes through precision medicine, machine learning, and image-guided therapies. A f...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Young Juhn, CEO and co-founder of Wellysis Corp., a digital health startup spun off from Samsung. With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare business across the U.S. and South Korea, Young brings a unique global perspective on health technology, corporate innovation, and entrepreneurship. Young shares his journ...

In this enlightening episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Mirree Louise Bayliss, a contemporary Aboriginal artist whose work bridges the worlds of ancestral wisdom, spiritual exploration, and modern entrepreneurship. With roots deeply grounded in her Wiradjuri heritage, Mirree shares how she channels cultural storytelling and healing into vibrant visual art. Alici...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes B Pagels-Minor, a trailblazing tech executive, investor, and entrepreneur committed to advancing equity in innovation. B brings their rich experience as a product leader at tech giants like Netflix and Apple, and their current role as a general partner at DVRGNT Ventures, a firm focused on empowering underestimated foun...

In this inspiring episode of The Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Jonas Paukner, a Berlin-based intellectual property lawyer and founder of the African fashion brand YOH°2. Combining legal expertise with a deep love for design, Jonas created a fashion brand inspired by the Congolese Sapeurs—a vibrant subculture known for resilience and self-expression through bold, elegant f...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast , host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Karen Sheffield, the Founder and Managing Partner of Pachamama Ventures—a venture capital firm focused on early-stage U.S. climate tech startups. With a unique background that spans roles at American Airlines, PepsiCo, and Visa, Karen brings an operator's lens to the world of investing. Karen shares her unexpecte...

In this inspiring episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Martha Montoya, a pioneering entrepreneur with deep experience in financial services, emerging markets, and social innovation. Martha shares her journey from growing up in Colombia to building a career across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, bridging cultural divides and economic opportunity through smart...

In this inspiring episode, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Andrea Stephany Díaz, a brilliant young entrepreneur and Co-founder of OncoSwab. Named one of Europe's top 100 young scientists, Andrea shares how a chance encounter with a cancer screening idea sparked her entrepreneurial journey—leading her to launch her first diagnostics company at just 24. Andrea discusses her background in...

In this compelling episode, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Jeremy Fortes, a dynamic entrepreneur and investor known for breaking down barriers in the startup ecosystem. Jeremy shares his journey from early startup struggles to becoming a strategic advisor and investor focused on supporting founders who are often overlooked by traditional venture capital. He discusses: His pivot from fo...

Tamearra Dyson, a powerhouse entrepreneur and trailblazing vegan chef, joins Alicia Castillo Holley to share her remarkable story of turning just $27 into Souley Vegan—a beloved plant-based soul food brand. From single motherhood to national recognition on Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay," Tamearra walks us through the grit, passion, and purpose that fuel her mission. In this episode, Tamearra ope...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast , Alicia Castillo Holley is joined by Dr. Sunny Zhang — a tenured professor, entrepreneur, investor, and the Founder of TrueLeap Inc., a platform that transforms global workforce development through a unified knowledge transfer ecosystem. Dr. Zhang shares her remarkable journey from international student to powerhouse innovator in behavioral science, educat...

In this inspiring episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Katerina Manoff, the dynamic founder and CEO of ENGin, a nonprofit transforming lives through English language practice and cultural exchange. With over 55,000 volunteer-student matches, ENGin connects Ukrainian learners with English speakers around the world, fostering connection, confidence, and hope d...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Tracey MacNeal, President and CEO of Materna Medical. With a rich background as a chemical engineer, Duke MBA, healthcare entrepreneur, and medtech investor, Tracey brings a wealth of insight into the intersection of innovation and women's health. Tracey shares how Materna Medical is changing the game for maternal...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Sam Shames, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Embr Labs, a pioneering wearable tech company. From chilly MIT labs to the frontline of menopause care and stress management, Sam shares the origin story of Embr's innovative wristband—designed to regulate body temperature and support wellness by tapping into the...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Bruce Pittman, Chief Innovation Officer at SpaceBilt and a decades-long veteran of the aerospace industry. With a career spanning NASA, startups, and private sector consulting, Bruce shares insights from his roles at NASA Ames Research Center, Skycorp, and as co-founder of the Space Portal Office. He has helped pioneer...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Connie Bowen, a visionary leader reshaping the future of agriculture and work. Connie is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Farmhand Ventures, an innovative organization dedicated to empowering workers and entrepreneurs in agriculture through venture funding and practical support. With a rich background that includ...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Arna Ionescu Stoll, the CEO of Wavely Diagnostics. With a background rooted in human-centered design from IDEO and a passion for healthcare innovation, Arna shares her journey from consultant to startup leader. Her career has been shaped by a desire to not just design meaningful products but to see them through to real-...

Dr. Pam Marrone is a visionary in sustainable agriculture and a trailblazer in biotech entrepreneurship. With a Ph. D. in entomology and over 400 patents to her name, she has devoted her 30+ year career to developing environmentally friendly biological products for pest management and plant health. Pam is one of only 32 women to found and take a company public and is now leading her fourth startup...

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast , Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Ivan Montoya, a seasoned venture capitalist and operator who brings a rare blend of insight from both sides of the entrepreneurial table. Ivan is Managing Partner at NextGen Venture Partners, where he helps back early-stage startups with a network-driven approach to VC, combining capital with real-world support from h...