Culturally Sound

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , Chandler Cutler sits down with Allan Richards , Growth Manager at EasyDMARC , to unpack the real-world challenges of email authentication, MSP enablement, and protecting digital trust in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Allan’s career spans nearly two decades in cybersecurity channel sales, from building MSP ecosystems at AppRiver to leadin...

In this episode of Culturally Sound , Chandler Cutler sits down with Farid Yaghini, veteran, author, wellness coach, and CEO of Camp Aftermath, to explore what it really takes to transition from service to civilian life and rebuild a lasting sense of identity. After fleeing Iran as a child and serving over a decade in the Canadian Armed Forces with deployments to Afghanistan and Latvia, Farid know...

In this episode of Culturally Sound, Chandler Cutler sits down with Kristina Fahl to unpack how a daily school run problem became an InsurTech mission. After more than fifteen years in large financial institutions, Kristina left a stable career to launch a student transportation company. She scaled fast, hit the wall on commercial auto insurance economics, then joined venture backed teams to learn...

In this episode of Culturally Sound, Chandler Cutler sits down with Brian Purkiss to trace his path from customizing MySpace layouts to leading high performing eCommerce teams. Brian explains why he left college when coursework lagged real world tech, what agency life taught him about wearing every hat, and how moving in house unlocked long term ownership of product, performance, and growth. The c...

In this episode of Culturally Sound , Chandler Cutler sits down with James Church, author of the Amazon best-selling book Investable Entrepreneur and co-founder of Robot Mascot, to explore why so many great business ideas fail to raise the funding they deserve. James has spent years helping founders bridge the gap between vision and investment. From spotting the “zombie stare” investors give when...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , Chandler Cutler sits down with Jeff Parnell—interim CEO, trusted advisor, and author of the upcoming book The Heart of Transition —to explore how businesses can unlock transformative growth when they lean into change instead of fearing it. With over 30 years in C-level roles spanning ecommerce, B2B, retail, manufacturing, and more, Jeff shares what it...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , Chandler Cutler sits down with Matt Haney — founder of Sinclair Ventures — to explore what it really takes to scale as a visionary entrepreneur. Matt’s journey has taken him from real estate investing before the 2008 crash to consumer products, private equity, and now running Sinclair Ventures, a fractional COO consultancy. His perspective is simple b...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , Chandler Cutler sits down with Essi Monneus , founder of Automatreex LLC, to explore how automation and systems design are quietly reshaping the way modern businesses operate. A certified project manager with a double master’s in IT and business, Essi has spent over a decade helping companies streamline operations, reclaim time, and scale smarter—not...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , Chandler Cutler sits down with Brad Beach—CEO of Jobvious and founder of Tailored Management—to explore how one of the most overlooked sectors of the workforce is about to be transformed. Brad is a pioneer in the world of contingent labor, having spent three decades navigating the complex systems behind staffing, recruitment, and contract work. Now, h...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , Chandler Cutler sits down with Dr. Kristine Gentry , cultural anthropologist and CEO of Culture Grove , to unpack what truly drives a thriving workplace culture—and why most organizations get it wrong. With 25+ years of experience decoding human behavior, Kristine shares why real culture change doesn’t come from ping-pong tables or feel-good values—it...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , Chandler Cutler sits down with Ross Kolodiazhnyi, a FinTech visionary and board member of Launch United, to explore the future of finance through the lens of blockchain, AI, and digital innovation. From transforming Eastern European banking to leading crypto products with millions of users, Ross shares how he went from spreadsheets in legacy instituti...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , Chandler Cutler sits down with John Tyreman, Founder of Red Cedar Marketing, to explore what it takes to build trust, relevance, and resonance in today’s B2B landscape. With a background rooted in brand strategy, market research, and demand generation, John brings a refreshingly human approach to marketing—one that’s driven by curiosity, clarity, and...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound, Chandler Cutler sits down with Corey White, CEO and Founder of Cyvatar.ai, to unpack what it really takes to lead in the age of AI, automation, and accelerated cyber threats. Corey brings over 30 years of experience in tech, cybersecurity, and executive leadership—along with a mindset rooted in resilience, reinvention, and radical clarity. From buildin...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound, Chandler Cutler sits down with Ant Davis, Co-Founder of Risky Creative, to talk about one of the most overlooked elements of cybersecurity: people. With a background that spans everything from DJing and online sales to leading security awareness for the UK’s largest employer, Ant brings a refreshingly real perspective to a field often clouded by fear a...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , Chandler Cutler sits down with Beth Boyd, Global Director at TalentLab. Live, for a deep dive into what it really takes to build meaningful workplace culture, from onboarding to leadership legacy. Beth brings decades of experience in leadership development, employee engagement, and learning strategy—along with a refreshingly human perspective on what...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , host Chandler Cutler sits down with Jim Young, CEO and co-founder of Texas Blends, to explore the entrepreneurial grit, creative vision, and family-driven resilience behind one of the most innovative beverage companies in the U.S. From growing up in a fifth-generation farming family to navigating the world of business banking and franchise ownership,...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , host Chandler Cutler sits down with Ana Araque , founder of Imagine Experiences Ltd , to explore how experiential travel is reshaping the tourism industry. Ana shares how she transformed the way people engage with destinations, moving beyond sightseeing to immersive, story-driven adventures. With a background in corporate travel, Ana saw a gap in the...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , host Chandler Cutler sits down with Zulfiya Forsythe , founder of Omadli Group , to explore the power of data, AI, and automation in transforming business operations. Zulfiya’s journey began in the world of accounting, where she quickly realized the inefficiencies that slowed down decision-making. Her curiosity led her to automation, data analytics, a...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , host Chandler Cutler sits down with Thibaut Martin, co-founder and COO of Smart Role, to explore the intersection of AI and human expertise in customer support. Thibaut’s journey began on the frontlines of customer service, where he saw firsthand the gaps in training that left agents struggling to meet customer expectations. That frustration turned in...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , host Chandler Cutler sits down with Ben Gioia, an expert in helping leaders and entrepreneurs turn their experiences into books that build influence and impact. Ben shares how a bold promise to provide books at a Stanford University event led to a 6.5-week writing sprint—and unexpectedly landed him a consulting gig with a Fortune 100 company. He break...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , host Chandler Cutler sits down with Mark LaCour , the founder of the first oil and gas podcast network . Mark shares how he went from skeptic to pioneer , growing a multi-show platform that changed the way the industry communicates. From breaking myths about oil and gas to discussing the business of podcasting , Mark reveals why traditional ad models...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , host Chandler Cutler sits down with Amy Spurling , founder and CEO of Compt , a groundbreaking HR tech platform that redefines employee benefits through personalized, inclusive, and tax-compliant lifestyle spending accounts . With years of experience as a CFO and COO , Amy witnessed firsthand how traditional compensation and benefits often fail to mee...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , host Chandler Cutler sits down with Dharmendra Singh, founder and CEO of MergerWare, a leading SaaS platform revolutionizing the M&A process. With a rich career spanning global corporate leadership roles, Dharmendra shares his journey from navigating the complexities of cross-border mergers to founding a company that transforms how businesses appr...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , host Chandler Cutler interviews Salim Mehio, founder of Failure to Flying Sales Coaching . With 15 years of diverse sales experience across industries, Salim shares his inspiring journey from overcoming financial struggles to building a business dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized businesses with personalized sales strategies. Salim reflect...

Overview In this episode of Culturally Sound , host Chandler Cutler sits down with Dr. Gianluca De Novi, a multifaceted expert and entrepreneur whose journey spans from a small town in Southern Italy to a prestigious career at Harvard Medical School and as the Director of the Medical Device and Simulation Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. De Novi shares his inspiring story, starting from...