Business Unchained

Send us Fan Mail About Jay Abbasi Jay Abbasi is a keynote speaker, performance coach, and former Tesla training leader who helps high-achieving professionals and entrepreneurs get unstuck, reconnect with purpose, and thrive in uncertainty. After a successful corporate career, including leading national training programs at Tesla, Jay left it all to build a coaching and speaking business rooted in...

Send us Fan Mail About Irina Kapetanakis Irina Kapetanakis is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and franchise owner with a passion for building community-focused businesses that go beyond products and services. With over a decade of experience in finance and marketing, Irina made a bold transition into entrepreneurship, opening several Rumble Boxing studios across New York and New Jersey. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Tammira Lucas Dr. Tammira Lucas is a force in entrepreneurship, education, and community impact. A Baltimore native, she’s the Founder and CEO of The Cube Cowork, the largest Black woman-owned coworking space in the U.S., uniquely offering on-site childcare for working parents. She’s also the Co-Founder of Moms As Entrepreneurs, a national nonprofit that supports mompren...

Send us Fan Mail About Scott White Scott White is a CEO, speaker, and author of The Life Is Too Short Guy , a philosophy and book that challenges people to live with urgency, optimism, and purpose. From Wall Street to leading a public company, Scott's career has spanned finance, law, and entrepreneurship—but his true passion is helping people rethink how they use their time. A firm believer i...

Send us Fan Mail About Bob Knakal Bob Knakal has been a broker in NYC since 1984. Over that time, he has brokered the sale of over 2,351 buildings having a market value of approximately $22 billion. For 26 years of those years (1988-2014), he owned and ran Massey Knakal Realty Services which sold more than 3x the number of properties as the #2 firm in NYC from 2001-2014. Running the firm with a Se...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Highlights: Imagine waking up in 2030 to find that half of America’s wealth has changed hands—yet your family, your business, and your future were left unprepared. What then?  This isn’t a dystopian thriller. It’s reality.   Between now and 2030, Baby Boomers will pass down up to $85 trillion to Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—the largest wealth transfer in history. But here...

Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Gustavo Grodnitzky Dr. Gustavo Grodnitzky is a clinical and organizational psychologist, TEDx speaker, and expert in workplace culture, emotional intelligence, and leadership. He specializes in helping businesses create thriving environments by transforming how leaders think about culture, team dynamics, and change. With experience ranging from working with incarcerated...

Send us Fan Mail About Troy Helming Troy Helming is a serial entrepreneur, clean energy pioneer, and the founder & CEO of EarthGrid — a next-gen infrastructure company using plasma-powered technology to revolutionize underground tunneling. Nicknamed the “Solar Ninja,” Troy is a former NCAA All-American athlete turned renewable energy visionary, having founded two of the largest clean energy co...

Send us Fan Mail About Billy Samoa Saleebey Billy Samoa Saleebey is an award-winning filmmaker, former Tesla global sales trainer, and the co-founder of Podify — a full-service content agency for podcasting and social media growth. With a background in entertainment and sales leadership at SolarCity and Tesla, Billy now helps entrepreneurs, creators, and brands amplify their voices through strateg...

Send us Fan Mail About Maria Falzo Maria Falzo is a PR and events expert, entrepreneur, and founder of The Hip Event, a boutique agency specializing in luxury brand experiences, high-profile events, and strategic marketing. With a career rooted in retail marketing and public relations, Maria has worked with top-tier brands such as Neiman Marcus, Hugo Boss, and luxury real estate firms, connecting...

Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Jenny Woo Dr. Jenny Woo is an educator, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of Mind Brain Emotion, a company incubated at Harvard Innovation Labs that helps children and adults build emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and communication skills. With a Ph. D. in cognitive science and a master’s from Harvard, she has worked in human capital consulting at Deloitte, talent...

Send us Fan Mail About Michael Fischer J. Michael Fischer Jr. is a financial strategist and investment banker with a passion for helping business owners navigate growth, acquisition, and exit strategies. His journey is anything but traditional—starting as a college dropout pursuing a rock-and-roll dream, he worked as a janitor, a plumber, and a bank teller before climbing his way up to leadership...

Send us Fan Mail About Joey Cioffi Joey Cioffi is the founder and CEO of Salad House , a fast-casual health-focused franchise brand known for its fresh chopped salads, made to order proteins and its Create-Your-Own salad option. Coming from a family rooted in the restaurant industry, Joey expanded beyond the traditional deli business into fast-casual dining. Through perseverance, calculated risk-t...

Send us Fan Mail About Vincent Finaldi Vincent Finaldi, known to friends as Vin or Vince, is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in the Telecom industry. As the VP of Sales at TeleCloud , he excels in working directly with clients and partners to achieve remarkable results. With a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Fairfield University, Vincent's expertise lies in his abili...

Send us Fan Mail About Our Guests: Norman D. Kallen is a founding partner of Brown Moskowitz & Kallen, focusing on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and business litigation. With extensive experience advising middle-market businesses, he provides practical, tailored solutions to complex legal challenges. Norm’s in-depth understanding of business operations stems from years of working in...

Send us Fan Mail About Lynn Power Lynn Power is a former advertising executive turned entrepreneur with a passion for building brands and driving innovation. After spending 30 years in the advertising industry—starting as a receptionist and ultimately becoming CEO of J. Walter Thompson New York—Lynn realized she was ready for a new challenge. Feeling unfulfilled by the corporate world, she left ad...

Send us Fan Mail Iliya Zogovic Iliya Zogovic is the Founder and Managing Partner of DBD Partners, bringing extensive experience in investment banking and corporate growth. Previously, he served as CEO of ONEtoONE Corporate Finance USA, where he successfully launched and led the U.S. division to become the bank’s most profitable branch in under four years. Before that, Zogovic was President and CEO...

Send us Fan Mail About Michael W. Gray  Michael W. Gray, an accomplished film producer, writer, and director with Relentless Filmz, debuted with the acclaimed MMA documentary FIGHTVILLE (SXSW 2011, SHOWTIME). He has since produced notable films like A Birder’s Guide to Everything (2013, Sir Ben Kingsley), Jamie Marks Is Dead (Sundance 2014, Liv Tyler), and What Breaks the Ice (2021, Madelyn Cline)...

Send us Fan Mail About Jahaan Ansari Jahaan Ansari is the co-founder and CTO of Gainful, a company that personalizes nutrition to help people reach their fitness goals. Jahaan studied chemical engineering and computer science at UC Berkeley, where he co-founded Gainful as a college senior with his high school friend Eric Wu. With a passion for health and wellness, Jahaan integrates his technical e...

Send us Fan Mail About Wolfgang Muller Wolfgang Muller's career journey began right after college when he faced the challenge of finding a path that would lift him out of financial hardship. Though he had the option to dive into finance with LaSalle Bank, Wolfgang opted for the thriving field of telecom sales due to its promising prospects. Now, a tech industry veteran with over 20 years of e...

Send us Fan Mail About Jeff Wald Jeff Wald is an entrepreneur, key-note speaker, and author with deep expertise in start-ups and the future of work. He founded Boomerang Intelligence and Work Market, the latter of which was acquired by ADP. He has co-founded multiple ventures, including Bento Engine and Independently.ai. Jeff’s best-selling book, The End of Jobs , explores how AI and robotics resh...

Send us Fan Mail Season one of Business Unchained is officially in the books! In this special recap episode, hosts Bobby Mascia and Jessica Lascar reflect on the invaluable lessons and insights they've gained throughout the journey. Bobby, the founder and CEO of Greenridge Wealth Planning, opens up about his entrepreneurial path. At the same time, Jess, the executive producer, shares her behi...

Send us Fan Mail About Nicole Timpanaro Nicole Timpanaro is the CEO of Fortune Title , having taken over her family’s business from her father and quickly making her mark by doubling the company's revenue within her first year of leadership. Nicole's journey has been one of growth, resilience, and innovation as she honors her father’s legacy while carving her path in the industry. Beyond...

Send us Fan Mail About Sam Tooley Sam Tooley is a dedicated fitness entrepreneur and coach from Westfield, New Jersey. In 2017, he returned to his hometown to pursue his passion for coaching, starting with local cross country and track teams. This quickly evolved into an online coaching service where he trained endurance athletes globally. In 2018, Sam launched his first brick-and-mortar gym, The...

Send us Fan Mail About Paige Arnof-Fenn Paige is a seasoned marketing strategist with a wealth of experience gained from her tenure in both corporate and startup environments, and she is the founder of Mavens and Moguls . She believes that marketing is crucial for the success of a business, making the difference between success and failure by emphasizing authenticity, owning a space in the consume...