Made By Challenge

Can you follow your passion and still build a successful career? After finishing his freshman year with a 0.0 GPA, Gregory Cheng could have accepted failure. Instead, he rebuilt his life, pursued music, became a conductor, launched businesses, led teams in wealth management, and ultimately co-founded a firm where creativity, leadership, and purpose matter just as much as financial success. In this...

In this episode of Made By Challenge, Alberto Sardiñas sits down with attorney, entrepreneur, and branding expert Amanda Demanda for a practical conversation about building a career with purpose. Instead of chasing shortcuts, Amanda explains how discipline, personal branding, confidence, and resilience helped her create one of the most recognizable professional brands in South Florida. Whether you...

How do you rebuild your life when everything changes in an instant? In this episode of Made By Challenge, host Alberto Sardiñas sits down with performance coach, entrepreneur, and author Brett Eaton to discuss the challenges that shaped his life and career. Brett shares the personal story of losing his father at a young age, overcoming a career-ending injury, and discovering the mindset that helpe...

Born in Cuba during one of the country's most difficult periods, Yane Diaz grew up surrounded by scarcity, uncertainty, and limited choices. Yet those challenges became the foundation for a remarkable journey that would take her from immigrant entrepreneur to AI professor, emotional intelligence coach, and business leader. In this episode of Made By Challenge, Yane shares how growing up durin...

246,000 tech workers lost their jobs last year. AI is reshaping industries, companies are restructuring, and professionals everywhere are asking the same question: How do I stay relevant? In this episode of Made By Challenge, host Alberto Sardiñas sits down with branding expert, bestselling author, and Hall of Fame speaker Bruce Turkel to discuss layoffs, AI, personal branding, entrepreneurship, a...

Is data really the new steroids? In this special off-season episode of the Made by Challenge podcast, Alberto sits down with Jonathan Carvajal (JC), founder of the Optimal Performance Group, to debunk the myths behind the recent "data is not steroids" controversy at the Australian Open. We dive deep into the world of health trackers (like Whoop), discussing whether constant monitoring gi...

In this episode of Made By Challenge, Michaeljohn Green sits down with us to talk honestly about what it takes to build a business. After seeing over 10,000 startup pitches, he shares what actually works, what doesn’t, and why so many founders get stuck before they even begin. We talk about money, pitching, relationships, and the fear that comes with putting your idea in front of the right people.

Dr. Linda Joyce Washington-Brown, Ph. D., EJD, APRN-C, MSN, CNS, HCRM, FAANP, FAAN—health equity leader, advanced practice nurse (certified PNP 1989, ANP 1996), telehealth pioneer, President of Xspurt Provider Services, former Founding Associate Dean at Broward College, Fellow of AANP (2018) & American Academy of Nursing (2019), Minority Fellowship alum, and board member for Miami Rescue Missi...

The best moments from past Made By Challenge conversations, all in one video. From million–dollar exits to early failures and hard-earned wisdom, this compilation captures what it truly takes to go from idea to impact. A must-watch for entrepreneurs and builders. Follow here for more: instagram.com/madebychallenge tiktok.com/@madebychallenge Made by Challenge presented by Univista Insurance and ho...

In this episode, Anne Mahlum, founder of solidcore and the entrepreneur behind one of the fastest growing fitness empires in the U.S., shares the mindset that took her from building a nonprofit run club to selling a company worth over $100 million. Anne opens up about the lessons that shaped her journey, from using pain as fuel to rejecting perfectionism to understanding why speed always wins over...

The NBA is facing one of its biggest scandals in years. Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones are all facing federal charges tied to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games linked to organized crime. Host Alberto Sardiñas sits down with Stevo Budin, the father of online sports betting, to break down what’s really happening—and what every entrepreneur can learn from it.

n this episode of Made by Challenge, Father Alberto Cutié shares the full arc of a life lived in the public eye, from becoming one of the most recognizable priests in the world to facing a scandal that forced him to confront who he really was. He talks openly about falling in love, the fallout that followed, and how choosing honesty over image reshaped not only his future, but his understanding of...

 In this episode, Manning Sumner, founder of No Days Off and wellness entrepreneur behind one of the most talked-about premium beverage brands, opens up about the real meaning of commitment, purpose, and resilience. Drawing from years of building a brand from the ground up, he shares what he’s learned about pushing past setbacks, staying focused in a distracted world, and turning daily action into...

 On this episode, Bruce Turkel, branding expert and bestselling author, opens up about the real meaning of success. Drawing from decades in the branding world helping top companies, he shares what he’s learned about purpose, happiness, and the myth of work-life balance. Bruce’s story is honest, surprising, and full of lessons about ambition, change, and what truly matters in life.

 On this episode, Ivan Herrera, shares his journey from arriving from Cuba to the U.S. with nothing, to building Univista Insurance. He opens up about being rejected for having no experience, becoming a top salesman, risking it all to buy a failing business, and even paying employees with credit cards. A powerful story of resilience, hope and the power of mastering sales.

In this episode, world renowned chef Adrianne Calvo shares the highs and lows of building a culinary empire; from bestselling cookbooks at 18  to running multiple acclaimed restaurants. She opens up about $150,000 IN stolen revenue, tough partnerships, WALKING AWAY FROM $10 MILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR and surviving a pandemic, while revealing the personal drive, faith, and perseverance behind her suc...

In this episode, Aaron Spivak, the founder of Husk Blankets, shares his journey from starting a business to selling it for $48 million. He talks openly about the highs and lows, why hesitation can hold you back, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Aaron gives real, practical advice on pitching, growing, and eventually selling a business, and what it really feels like...

In this conversation, Romero Britto, the world-renowned Brazilian artist, shares his journey from humble beginnings to global success. Beyond the colorful canvases and vibrant sculptures, Britto opens up about the lessons that shaped him as a person and as an artist.

In this conversation, Steve Budin, known as the father of offshore sports gambling, opens up about growing up in a risky world, building a $100 million business, facing the U.S. government, and reinventing himself in sports handicapping. Steve explains how you can always adapt, evolve, and bet on yourself. Follow here for more: instagram.com/madebychallenge tiktok.com/@madebychallenge Made by Chal...

Our guest, Álvaro Pérez Miranda, shares his journey from working as a waiter to training in Italy and Japan and ultimately earning a Michelin star. He reveals the lessons he’s learned and the secrets behind his success in the culinary world. He opens up about the secrets behind his accomplishments, the importance of giving back to underprivileged communities in his home country, and how asking for...

Some see failure. Others see the start of something bigger.  In Made By Challenge , Alberto Sardiñas reveals the untold stories of leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs who turned their hardest moments into their greatest wins. The question is…   What could your challenge become?  Hit follow — your next story of inspiration starts here.