Anchoring Hope Ministries

Welcome back to another critical episode of Anchoring Hope! Today, host David Mansilla is joined by Victor M. Font Jr.—author, speaker, technology executive, and the founder of CyberGovernanceCenter.com. In this deeply personal and moving conversation, Victor shares his incredible journey from an irreligious home to a terrifying, near-fatal car crash at age 21 that left his face torn and his teeth...

Welcome to Anchoring Hope! In today's episode, host David Mansilla is joined by Dr. Ilona Jerabek, Ph. D.—a leading psychologist, leadership transformation coach, and the CEO of PsychTests. With over 30 years of experience in human behavior and psychometrics, Dr. Jerabek explores the hidden psychological patterns that control our everyday reactions, leadership effectiveness, and decision-making. I...

Welcome to another life-changing episode of Anchoring Hope with host David Mansilla. Today, we sit down with David Hunihan, the CEO of Lee Weatherington Homes, a premier luxury custom home builder in Florida. David brings over 35 years of real estate expertise to the table, but more importantly, he brings a powerful testimony of absolute ruin turned into divine restoration. When the 2008 Great Rec...

Welcome to another life-changing episode of the Anchoring Hope Podcast! Today, host David Mansilla sits down with Carlos Uribe, majority owner of Southwest Credit and Southwest Business Solutions, to unpack a remarkable testimony of marketplace ministry, servant leadership, and supernatural healing. From walking away from a lucrative corporate path at Microsoft to care for an ailing parent, to nav...

In this emotionally gripping and Christ-centric interview, Michael shares his extraordinary life journey, from waking up at 2:00 AM to milk cows and build dairy herds , to standing boldly in front of private equity rooms negotiating multi-million dollar acquisitions.   But beyond the boardrooms and bottom lines lies a story of staggering resilience. Michael opens up about surviving a cat...

In this episode, host David Mansilla sits down with Luis Guilherme Di Ciero Fernandes, the Managing Director for the South American branch of Alexander Hughes. Luis shares his incredible journey from a childhood passion for mechanical engineering and Corvettes, to climbing the ranks as a high-level corporate CFO, to a sudden, divine push into executive search. Beyond the corporate accolades, this...

Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Anchoring Hope podcast, where we glorify the Lord Jesus Christ through the raw, unfiltered testimonies of marketplace leaders. In this episode, host David Mansilla sits down with Matthew Chang, PE, an engineer, entrepreneur, and author of the Amazon bestseller Risk-Taking Is Biblical: What the Bible Tells Us About Pursuing Kingdom Building. Matthew i...

Today, host David Mansilla sits down with an extraordinary man of God, Shane Wilson. Shane is a retired first-grade teacher and the founder of Fishing’s Future, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening family bonds through fishing and outdoor education. In this moving conversation, Shane shares the deeply personal story of losing his son, Luke Cameron Wilson, and how that experience gave him a profo...

What happens when you mix 25 years of marriage, a passion for coaching, and a deep-rooted faith in God? Join David Mansilla as he interviews Brandon and Michelle Barber about their incredible journey of transformation, resilience, and business success. In this episode, Brandon opens up about his battle with agoraphobia and how he transitioned from a corporate career to a life of helping others bre...

In this episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with Mark McIntosh—the founder of Victory Productions, a Denver-based non-profit, and a long-time media personality. Mark’s story is a raw, emotional, and Christ-centric look at what happens when our plans fail but God’s plan prevails. Mark shares his journey through Amyloidosis, a rare bone marrow disorder that led to kidney failure...

In this powerful episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with LaVerne Cox, the visionary founder of Evergreen Investments. LaVerne shares her incredible "Brooklyn Exodus" story—moving her family of six from a one-bedroom apartment to a palatial five-bedroom home in Atlanta through a radical walk of faith.   We explore the intersection of Faith, Family, and Finance, demys...

Our company really started to take off when I realized that the business is a lot less about the business than it is about the people working in the business." — Matt Aston   Welcome back to the Anchoring Hope Podcast! In this episode, David Mansilla sits down with Matt Aston, the visionary founder of Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS). Matt shares his 24-year journey of building a...

In this deeply personal and clinical conversation, host David Mansilla explores the intersection of spirituality and psychiatry with world-renowned expert Dr. David H. Rosmarin. Dr. Rosmarin is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. Known for his groundbreaking work at McLean Hospital, he is leading a global shift to re-integrate spiritual resources...

In this episode of Anchoring Hope, we discuss how to navigate the challenges of being a christian entrepreneur. Learn to manage the stress management of leadership by prioritizing what truly matters. This conversation will help you shift your christian business from a burden to a blessing, focusing on faith based business principles. Stop being a slave to the hustle and regain peace. Anchoring Hop...

In this moving episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla interviews Ana Remos, a Cuban-born journalist who spent 20 years at the Miami Herald covering high-society and luxury lifestyles. Beyond the glitz and glamour, Ana reveals a life defined by deep faith, miraculous protection, and the radical choice to put family and God above career ambition.  From surviving Type 1 diabetes for deca...

Ever feel like your career and faith are struggling to keep up with the fast-paced world? In this powerful conversation, David Mansilla and Justin Counts discuss how to navigate international business and corporate leadership while embracing "faith in action" and learning to "trust god." This episode offers valuable insights on "personal growth" and finding "spiritual growth" amidst the challenges...

In this episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with Jason Ma, a Silicon Valley veteran with over 41 years of experience in tech and elite mentorship. Jason is CEO & Chief Mentor at ThreeEQ, a family business where he guides high-achieving families, CEOs, and next-gen leaders ranging from Gen Z to Gen X. He is also Chief Business Officer and an investor at AdXero, a patented a...

How Vulnerability Became His Advantage as a CEO?! From the Mill to the Mission Can God use your greatest struggle to fuel your greatest calling? In this episode, David Mansilla interviews Johnny Wilson, the "Fixer" who transitioned from a South Carolina textile mill to the helm of a massive human services organization. Johnny’s story is a masterclass in Providential Pivoting—moving from a 23-year-...

How do you sustain a business for four decades while keeping your faith at the center? In this episode of the Anchoring Hope podcast, host David Mansilla welcomes Cynthia Kay—award-winning media producer, author, and entrepreneur emeritus. Cynthia opens up about her 39-year journey, revealing how the principles of the "religion of love" and Orthodox liturgy have shaped her approach to leadership,...

How do you keep your faith when your professional life is dedicated to fighting the very diseases that took your family? In this episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with world-renowned biochemist Robert Shorr, Ph. D., DIC, to discuss a lifetime of medical breakthroughs fueled by a humble heart. Robert shares his journey from working in a supermarket to co-developing blockbuste...

In this episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with Robert (Bob) Dugan, the President and CEO of Thor Guard Lightning Prediction Systems. Bob’s career has been spent at the cutting edge of safety technology, but his personal journey is one of deep spiritual transformation and resilience. Bob shares the fascinating science behind predicting—not just detecting—lightning strikes to...

In this powerful episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with Andrea H. Gold, a pioneer in the speakers bureau industry, to discuss the intersection of high-level business and miraculous faith. For over a decade, Andrea led her international business while hiding a debilitating secret: a mysterious illness that traditional medicine couldn't solve. Inside this episode: ✅ The Momen...

Are you owning your business, or is it owning your soul?  In this episode of Anchoring Hope, David Mansilla sits down with Brandon Clifford, CFE, CEO of Business Alliance, Inc., to discuss the narrow path between professional excellence and spiritual slavery. Brandon shares his journey from the high-pressure "grind" of the restaurant industry to leading a national network of over 350 franchis...

What happens when you spend years building a company, only to be fired by your own board in a hostile coup? In this episode of Anchoring Hope, David Mansilla sits down with Brian Keefer, co-founder of Allied Trust Insurance Co. Brian’s journey is a masterclass in resilience. From going three years without a salary—while his wife drove a van with bald tires and no A/C—to surviving a devastating boa...

What happens when the banks say you have four months until bankruptcy, but God says "trust Me"? In this powerful episode of Anchoring Hope, David Mansilla sits down with Alejandro Doria, the President and CEO of Bulkmatic de México. Alejandro shares his incredible journey from a high school dropout and teen father at 18 to leading a massive rail cargo operation across North America. This isn’t jus...