Adeptus On Air

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Michael Hoffman chats with Gina Scarpa, a professional voice actor who has done voiceover work for popular brands and video game characters like Burger King, Vista Print, and the Walking Dead. Gina details her transition into voice acting during the pandemic and the steps she took to make her side hustle a six-figure career. She shares insights into her experience pla...

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker speaks with Hillary Johns, a civil trial lawyer with decades of experience in the courtroom. As a licensed lawyer in several states, Hillary shares her extensive knowledge of the law. She touches on how the legal field has changed, her experience going to court during COVID, and how the virtual world has given more people the opportunity to be represented...

On today’s episode, host Michael Hoffman speaks with Marlene Sharp, an entertainer with many accomplishments in Hollywood, most notably in kids and family entertainment. Marlene shares her experiences working with TV sitcom legends, the harsh reality of auditioning in Hollywood, and how that led to her success behind the scenes. Michael and Marlene chat about their love for TV sitcoms - past and p...

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Michael Hoffman chats with Caitlin Murphy Minoso, a paramedical tattoo artist and a former make-up artist for the show Chicago Fire. Caitlin shares her experience on the set of Dick Wolf’s hit show, from doing make-up to meeting her husband, actor Joe Minoso. After dealing with severe back pain from long hours on set, Caitlin transitioned from the artistry of make-up...

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker speaks with Sherry Dishman, mother of rising tennis star Hailey Baptiste. Sherry walks James through the process of Hailey becoming a professional tennis player through programs that inspired her passion for the sport and for Sherry, being there every step of the way. She expressed the importance of allowing Hailey to choose her path and helping to facili...

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Michael Hoffman speaks with Julie Wood, CEO and President of Entertainment Insurance Services. With over thirty years of experience in the industry, Julie shares what entertainment insurance is and who needs it. She deep dives into the legal nature of entertainment insurance companies covering movies, music, and entertainers and how clauses change in the event of majo...

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Michael Hoffman chats with Brian Allen, a Senior Mortgage Advisor who helps his clients learn about complicated concepts surrounding mortgages. Brian shares his expertise on buying a home for the first time, refinancing, and dealing with fluctuating interest rates. As a mortgage advisor during the 2008 housing crash and the pandemic, Brian explains how to become a sma...

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Michael Hoffman speaks with Amanda Valletta, a professional dancer who has performed internationally on cruise ships for the last five years. Amanda describes her versatile career as a professional dancer and how she received the opportunity to perform on a cruise ship out of 300 applicants. Amanda has now visited 50 countries and performed for thousands of people. Wi...

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Michael Hoffman speaks with Susan Young, an award-winning story and speaker coach. Named one of the Top 75 Badass Women on Twitter, Susan reflects on her journey from radio host to speaker coach, sharing how she reprogrammed her thinking to become a renowned and authentic communicator. Susan shares valuable insights on developing people skills, including believability...

Today on Adeptus on Air, host James Walker speaks with Jennifer Coyne, Director of Business Management at Adeptus Partners and expert in business management for top tier talent. Jennifer shares her experience as a Business Manager for the last twenty years and how she started her career paying bills for Derek Jeter and Tiger Woods. She offers insight into what makes an ideal client, how women can...

On todays episode, host Michael Hoffman speaks with Ann Patchett, an award-winning novelist who has earned many accolades for her books and business ventures, including being named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. Ann discusses her unique contract style, her relationship with technology, and her bookstore, Parnassus Books. She shares her experience during th...

Today on Adeptus On Air, Host Evan Eneman speaks with Chris Anderson, an expert in developing dynamic flavor profiles for beverages, focused on non-alcoholic (NA) drinks, including beer, cider, mocktails, and cannabis-infused beverages. Gifted with a strong flavor palette he has utilized for the last 28 years, Chris supports clients directly and through Harmony Craft Beverages by advising, guiding...

Today on Adeptus On-Air, Michael Hoffman speaks with actress, Madisyn Shipman. Madisyn walks us through the trials and tribulations of the entertainment industry and shares the challenges she endured to earn a lead role in Game Shakers. Madisyn discusses how she handled rejections as a young star and what helped her to never give up on her dreams regardless of how it wore on her. Learning how to h...

On today’s podcast, host Evan Eneman chats with Jim McAlpine, an entrepreneur with over 30 year’s experience developing business ventures surrounding athletics and cannabis. Jim shares his approach to executive level leadership and how it has evolved over his career through utilizing philosophy and active listening to influence his business decisions and help him understand the unique strengths of...

On today’s episode, Adeptus host Evan Eneman speaks with Davina Kaonohi, co-founder and CEO of Element Apothec, an award-winning global wellness and beauty brand that blends modern medicine and ancient wisdom to bring alternative products to consumers. Davina goes in-depth about her background, including her indigenous Hawaiian roots and her great aunt's journey with plant-based wellness, and how...

On today's podcast, Michael Hoffman interviews a good friend and client, Cody Calafiore, who came into the public eye in 2014 after he appeared on the CBS reality show Big Brother, where he finished the show as the runner-up. He returned in 2020 for Big Brother All-Stars, where he won the top prize of $500,000. Cody gives us a behind-the-scenes look into his experiences leading up to and after the...

On today's episode, Evan Eneman sits down with business partner and client Warren Bobrow, to tell the tale of how he became an award-winning master mixologist, author, and the Founder and CEO of Klaus. Warren unfolds his legacy at the start of his life and into early adulthood, where he learned the most valuable lessons of being humble and hospitable to others. Instead of following in his family's...

In this episode of Adeptus On-Air, James Walker speaks with Amobi Okugo, entrepreneur and former professional soccer player. Amobi shares his experience as a young athlete going pro and learning about money management through careful financial planning. He discusses how he became a successful entrepreneur using his insight on financial literacy, which led to developing ""Frugal Athlete."" This pla...

For the first episode of Adeptus On-Air, our esteemed hosts introduce themselves and offer what to expect from the show. Michael Hoffman, a Senior Partner at Adeptus, runs the tax division and has been with the company for over a decade. He expresses the importance of building a trusting relationship with his clients that goes beyond tax preparation. James Walker, Director of Sports and Entertainm...