The One Away Show

At just 30 years old, Brad Shoen was running a global business – an achievement built on bold risks, relentless learning, and a deep belief in empowering people. In this conversation, Brad shares how transparency, financial education, and open-book management became his tools for building trust and driving growth. From redefining profit-sharing to teaching employees how their decisions impact the...

When Mayank Kukreja co-founded Itilite, he wasn't just building another travel tech company – he was reimagining the infrastructure of an entire industry. In this episode, Mayank opens up about: The "aha" moment sparked by a delayed flight Itilite's mission to rebuild the travel stack from the ground up How the pandemic shaped his long-term vision The belief that even in a digital world, people wi...

What happens when the role you inherit no longer fits the person you're becoming? In this episode, Jay Steinback shares his journey as the fourth-generation CEO of a century-old family business - and the identity crisis that followed. From managing legacy pressures to facing burnout and personal loss, Jay opens up about what it really takes to walk away from a title to rediscover yourself. If you'...

What does it take to reinvent yourself – and your business – without losing momentum? For Geraldo Azevedo, the answer lies in bold decisions and unwavering belief. From launching his first agency while still in law school to building a creative powerhouse recognized by Ogilvy, Geraldo's story is one of resilience, evolution, and deep-rooted optimism. In this episode, he joins Bryan to talk about t...

One handshake. One idea. One life, completely reshaped. In this episode, Alan Ezeir joins Bryan to share the pivotal moments that shaped his journey; from sleeping on friends' couches to founding multiple ventures and reclaiming ownership of his time. He reflects on failure, freedom, and why relationships –not resumes– are the real safety net. If you're chasing a path on your own terms, this one's...

After 20 years building a successful construction business, Adam Mopsick found himself running on fumes. His burnout wasn't a dead end, it was a turning point. In this conversation with Bryan Wish, Adam reflects on what it took to build his business from the ground up, what he learned from being a young founder, and how stepping away gave him the clarity to explore what's next. From navigating the...

When Carole Robin left a successful career in corporate consulting to teach a single class at Stanford, she had no idea it would reshape her life – and the lives of thousands of students. That one switch led her to become the beloved "Queen of Touchy Feely," co-create a leadership program that transformed Silicon Valley's top minds, and ultimately launch a movement around emotional intelligence an...

What does it take to earn, and keep, someone's trust in a high-stakes industry? In this episode of The One Away Show, Bill Rudnick joins Bryan Wish to reflect on his path from top-tier law partner to building one of the most trusted investment platforms for family offices and wealth advisors. He shares how growing up around dinner-table debates shaped his worldview, what he learned from decades in...

When Grant Johnson pulled an all-nighter to help a friend with a pitch deck, he had no idea it would launch a new chapter in his career. In this episode, Grant shares what he learned selling IPOs on Wall Street, how he spotted breakout companies, and the moment that set him on the path from banker to founder and advisor. 🎧 Listen in for sharp insights on risk, timing, and earning your seat at the...

How do you turn a summer job into a lifelong mission? In this episode of The One Away Show, Arturo Guillén shares how an unexpected opportunity launched a 26-year journey shaping global film and streaming experiences. From early days in box office analytics to championing meaningful content worldwide, Arturo reflects on the power of purpose, curiosity, and responsibility in media. If you've ever w...

What if the biggest obstacle to better leadership… is you? In this eye-opening episode, Mike Maddock—entrepreneur, author, and advisor to Fortune 500 companies—joins Bryan Wish to unpack the hidden patterns that trip up even the most seasoned leaders. From Maslow's overlooked "Law of the Instrument" to the power of diverse thinking styles around the table, Mike shares why we often solve the wrong...

Jordi Ricart's story begins with a bold idea, a $3M fundraising goal, and an unwavering belief in possibility. In this episode of The One Away Show, he walks Bryan through the pivotal morning meeting that set Curated Investments in motion—and the years of resilience, reinvention, and surrender that followed. From navigating razor-thin margins to scaling a thriving company built on passion, purpose...

From law firm partner to private equity pioneer. In this episode, Dan Lubeck shares how a single client request shifted his career—and opened the door to building his own investment firm. Dan talks about the power of aligned partnerships, the risks that keep him up at night, and the long game of creating real value. For anyone navigating high-stakes decisions or considering a leap into entrepreneu...

How far would you go to earn your first real client? In this episode of The One Away Show, Brad Mindich recounts the bold, unconventional move that landed him a career-defining opportunity—creating a fake TV ad to prove a point. From leaving the safety (and complications) of a family business to building his own media company from the ground up, Brad reflects on how his intuition, creativity, and...

When the pandemic forced Ida Albo to shut the doors of her family-owned hotel, she didn't just pivot—she reimagined everything. In this episode of The One Away Show, Ida joins Bryan Wish to reflect on a journey shaped by resilience, reinvention, and deep community roots. From transforming a historic hotel into a local anchor for wellness and connection, to opening Canada's largest yoga studio, Ida...

Anuj Gupta's journey has taken him across continents and up literal and figurative mountains. But the insight he shares in this episode isn't about reaching the summit—it's about learning how to see the world differently on the way up. In this episode of The One Away Show, Anuj and host Bryan Wish explore how a relentless pursuit of improvement—what Anuj calls "the lens of imperfection"—shaped his...

Some moments change you forever—and you don't see them coming. In this heartfelt conversation, Carolina Santarelli shares the unexpected moment on a terrace in Positano that revealed her life's calling. What began as a career in hospitality became a mission to create transformational experiences through travel. Carolina reflects on the emotional depth of her work, the power of human connection, an...

How do you respond when the world tells you "no"? In this episode, Bryan Wish sits down with investor and principal partner Nick Bakish to unpack the pivotal rejections and moments of self-reflection that led Nick to redefine what success means to him. From losing a dream job offer to finding his footing in real estate and principal investing, Nick shares how setbacks gave him the clarity and conf...

Most people associate success with checking the right boxes—top schools, prestigious jobs, impressive titles. But what happens when you realize those boxes don't reflect who you truly are? In this episode, Mike Lloyd opens up to Bryan Wish about his journey from MIT to the startup world, and how chasing external validation nearly led him away from his real strengths. He reflects on the pressure to...

What if walking away from a 30-year legacy wasn't an end—but the beginning? In this episode of The One Away Show, Jill Belconis joins Bryan Wish to share the courageous decision that changed her life: stepping away from her role as a long-time CEO to pursue something even more fulfilling. From boardrooms to global leadership in YPO, Jill opens up about the pivotal moments that taught her the power...

What if the thing that once held you back—caring too much—turned out to be your greatest asset? In this powerful episode, Rob Gorin joins Bryan Wish to explore how a deeply personal turning point reshaped the way he leads, listens, and builds trust. When a late-in-life diagnosis of his son's neurodivergence forced Rob to re-evaluate how he communicates, it sparked a transformation—one that extende...

What if your wake-up call came with screeching tires? In this episode of The One Away Show, Ian Tien—CEO and Co-Founder of Mattermost—shares the near-death moment that forced him to rethink his entire life. One second, he was saving his car from crashing. The next, he realized he was living the very life he swore he'd avoid. From his pivot out of corporate comfort at Microsoft to the founding of M...

What happens when you walk away from stability—not just for growth, but to chase something greater? In this episode, Dirk Wakeham opens up about his journey from employee to founder to private equity partner. He shares the pivotal lesson that not only shaped his leadership style—but also how he shows up as a father. Dirk and Bryan dive into what it means to lead authentically, make hard trade-offs...

In this episode, Bryan sits down with Joel Sherlock, a serial entrepreneur who turned a passion for problem-solving into a thriving manufacturing business. Joel takes us through the moment he faced a crossroads in his career—pushing beyond his comfort zone in a market he knew little about—and how that leap led him to build Vitalis into the largest global manufacturer of its kind. Joel shares his j...

In this episode, Annette shares her journey of making a bold pivot after facing a personal and professional crossroads. At just 28, she was coming off a divorce, leaving a corporate job, and considering law school when a conversation with her father changed everything. He helped her see entrepreneurship not as a leap into the unknown, but as a calculated risk—like paying tuition. Annette reveals h...