Be Better Tribe

In this episode of the Be Better Tribe Podcast, I sit down with Mike Moriarty, founder and CEO of Arsenal Pulse and former Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Dropbox, to talk about the kind of leadership that shapes people far beyond org charts and job titles. I share how Mike showed up for me during a pivotal time in my career at Google, even though he was not my manager, and how that experienc...

In this episode of the Be Better Tribe Podcast , we explore what it really means to grow through consistency, belief, and empathy. Inspired by lessons from Ted Lasso and insights from The Dip by Seth Godin, this conversation focuses on why consistency often beats talent, why belief has to come before results show up, and how choosing curiosity over judgment can change the way we lead and support t...

In this episode of the Be Better Tribe podcast, I reflect on the powerful lessons from The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and why its message still resonates today. This episode explores what it means to stay connected to your childhood dreams, push through the brick walls that test your commitment, invest in helping others succeed, protect your time, and think intentionally about the legacy you are...

In Episode 13 of the Be Better Tribe Podcast , I sit down with Brandon Roberts to talk about mindset, growth, and what it really looks like to invest in yourself over time. Brandon’s story is especially meaningful to me because I originally hired him early in his career. Years later, he became my leader. That kind of journey does not happen by accident. It happened because Brandon stayed intention...

In this episode, I reflect on three simple but powerful lessons my dad taught me growing up that still guide how I live today. • Show up • Be respectful • Work hard Through a few personal stories, I share how he modeled these values every day and how they shaped me as a parent, leader, and teammate. Sometimes the most important lessons are not complicated. They are consistent. Show up. Stay consis...

In this episode of the Be Better Tribe Podcast, I open up about some of my all-time financial L’s… and yeah, there are a few 😅 From missed investment opportunities to real estate decisions I’d love a do-over on, this one is part storytime, part therapy session, and hopefully part lesson for you so you don’t make the same mistakes I did. Because the truth is… most of us don’t learn money from wins...

In this episode of the Be Better Tribe Podcast , I talk about one of the books that has had the biggest impact on me, Atomic Habits by James Clear. I also share a personal story from my marathon training where I came up short of my goal. It reminded me that big outcomes rarely come from one moment. They come from the small habits we repeat every day. Three ideas from the book that have stuck with...

Some leaders chase the spotlight. Others just show up every day and become the person everyone trusts. That’s Eric Branagan-Franco. In the latest Be Better Tribe Podcast episode I sat down with my former Cal Poly teammate, captain and goalkeeper. Someone I’ve been lucky to call a friend for over 20 years. We talk about pressure, leadership, and how the lessons from competing at a high level carrie...

This episode is with someone who, in many ways, was the original creator of “Be Better." Coach Paul Holocher set a standard for me long before there was a podcast, a brand, or even discussions on mindset. He was modeling it through discipline, consistency, and the expectation that you could always raise the bar. In this conversation, we did not focus on the highlight reel or the surface level wins...

I recorded a podcast episode this week that I wish I didn’t have to. It was supposed to be an interview with my uncle. We talked about it. Planned it. I thought we had more time. We didn’t. He grew up picking strawberries in the fields, broke track records that stood for 20+ years, went to law school, and served the County of San Diego for 25+ years. But, what I’ll remember most are the 5am fishin...

This episode is a special one. I sit down with Austin Swift, one of my closest friends and someone I’ve been connected to for over 30 years. We grew up together, shared childhood experiences that shaped who we are, and have stayed connected as life, careers, and definitions of success have evolved. Our conversation dives into friendship, values, growth, and what success really looks like over time...

Midway through life is a crazy thing to think about. It really highlighted that I think I know things, but really I don't know shit.  The Podcast will hopefully take a bit more of a comedic approach, while still instilling some lessons, stories, and things that have impacted me. Being 39, when the average life expectancy is 78.4 is an interesting place to be. The bulk of the Podcast is shifting pe...

In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Moran, the first boss who took a chance on me and helped shape the leader I am today. From giving me my first cold calling role to trusting me with managing a team early on, Stephanie’s belief changed the trajectory of my career. At MINDBODY, she built programs that didn’t just hit numbers, they built people, many of whom went on to become VPs, founders,...

This episode is about the books that have shaped how I approach growth, adversity, leadership, and meaning. These weren’t just good reads, they challenged my assumptions, reframed how I see obstacles, and reminded me what actually matters when things get hard. Each book offered something different: discipline, perspective, resilience, humility, and clarity. Together, they’ve influenced how I show...

This is about my personal journey of walking the Camino de Santiago, reflecting on the physical, mental, and spiritual challenges, as well as the impactful conversations and life lessons I experienced along the way. It taught me the importance of cherishing time and making meaningful decisions in life. Takeaways The Camino de Santiago is a transformative journey that encompasses physical, mental,...

Julian Alvarez shares the motivation behind starting his podcast, 'Be Better Tribe', and discusses the inspiration behind the name. He also outlines the purpose of the podcast and the topics he plans to cover in future episodes. Takeaways Be Better Mentality Inspiration from Books