Discovery Diaries with Damon Davis

It won’t surprise you to learn that critical thinking is a fading skill set. The brain is like a muscle, and the less you use it, the more it atrophies. Steve Perlman noticed the absence of critical thinking skills as a professor and set out to study the frameworks and pathways that exercise our minds in ways that improve the depth and breadth of our thought processes. Steve and I sat down for a f...

 Brian Greene is a dental industry professional with a vision. Brian recognizes the massive disparity between what a corporate-supported dental practice can accomplish with analytics and resources versus the more limited capabilities of a privately owned dental practice. His company Dental Mastery Dynamics is democratizing AI resources to private dental practices, to bring operational expertise to...

Commercial Exterior Cleaning Entrepreneur. David Kaminsky admits he spent the early years of developing his company working in the business, being tactical with his day-to-day work instead of working on the business—being the strategic boss that could have accelerated his company's growth years earlier. Today, David has gotten access to the most powerful AI business strategy brain in the world, an...

Steve Ek is a visionary entrepreneur, whose journey is a testament to resilience and determination. From humble beginnings on the Northwest side of Chicago, Steve faced the kinds of significant challenges, like growing up in a tumultuous household and battling addiction at a young age, that drag many people down to sorrowful depths and never let them go. Despite his life's hardships, Steve found a...

Renowned entrepreneur, wealth coach, and author of “Millionaire Underdog,” JT Foxx embodies strategic and visionary thinking. He runs over 70 businesses around the world, consistently delivers innovative marketing strategies, and collaborates with A-list celebrities to enhance his personal brand and secure business relationships. People love JT’s energetic and motivational speaking, which impacts...

Sean Glover stands as a distinguished figure in the music industry with a career spanning recent decades. As the Director of Industry Relations at SoundExchange, Governor of the DC Chapter of the Recording Academy, and recognized as a Billboard R&B Hip Hop Power Player, Sean has become pivotal in transforming how artists navigate the digital music landscape. His career is marked by a deep comm...

Cuttino Mobley is a name synonymous with relentless drive and profound depth, both on and off the basketball court. Cuttino was a sharpshooter in the NBA, whose strategic gameplay characterized his impressive career. Since hanging up his jersey, he hasn't slowed down. Instead, he has transitioned into a savvy businessman, channeling the discipline and focus once reserved for the basketball court i...

Corporate mergers and acquisitions are a complex process that many entrepreneurs think they can power through without guidance. Holli Moeini knows that's far from the truth. Her decades of accounting, auditing, and mergers and acquisitions have sharpened her skills to be among the best at helping CEOs achieve consistently higher returns on the sale of their company. Holli listens to the story of t...

Susannah Fox is a pioneering figure at the intersection of health and technology. With her expertise and dedication, Susannah has carved a niche for herself as a patient advocate and a leader in healthcare technology. She has been vocal on issues of patient empowerment, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care and the role of technology in enabling individuals to take control of their h...

As the passionate force behind his adrenaline-fueled premium driving experience business, Sven Sperling has mastered the art of creating unforgettable luxury off-road adventures in the sand, mud, and snow through his company, Mega Driving Experience. Sven spoke to me from Germany, where he described his process for cultivating each experience, the logistical challenges of traversing, the globe wit...

Adrian Washington stands as a prominent figure in the realm of commercial real estate entrepreneurship, particularly within the vibrant and changing landscape of the nation's capital, Washington, DC. Adrian's journey into the real estate world began with an investment in just one house, then blossomed into a larger vision, deeply rooted in community revitalization and urban renewal in what became...

Neil Braun has done so much over a storied career. It's hard to capture it all. To name some of his accolades. Neil has been the Dean of the Pace Business School. President of the NBC television network, CEO of Viacom entertainment, and president of Imagine Entertainment, the production company partnership of director, Ron Howard and famed film and television producer, Brian Grazer. Neil has been...

On my quest for knowledge and experienced mentors, I've found today's guest Philip Warrick. Philip is a 20-year real estate investing veteran with an impressive accumulation of real estate assets in his home state of Texas. Over more than two decades. Philip has not only navigated the intricacies of multiple market cycles, but he has forged powerful partnerships with business Titans such as JT Fox...

Recently it was my pleasure to chat with two superstars, British businesswoman, reality TV star from the Real Housewives of Dubai and host of the hit podcast, "Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline Stanbury", the Caroline Stanbury. And of course, her amazing husband, former professional soccer player and a marketing and media mogul of his own Sergio Carallo. Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline Stanbur...

In the ever evolving landscape of global sportswear, few names have etched as profound, an impact as Joe Foster, the visionary co-founder of Reebok. Born into a legacy of shoemaking, Mr. Foster's journey from humble beginnings in Bolton, England to establishing one of the world's most iconic athletic brands is a testament to innovation. Joe will tell you, sometimes you just need the right person a...

Everywhere we go. We have so many opportunities to gather remarkable insights from the captivating people around us. When I meet people through work with friends or randomly throughout my travels. I often leave conversations with a sense of wonder thinking, "wow, that person has such intriguing perspectives and unique experiences." I believe this life is an exhilarating journey and adventure punct...

Incredible musicians like the rolling stones, Aerosmith, parliament, Funkadelic, the temptations. Stevie wonder Diana Ross and the Jackson five all have one man in common, the legendary rock and roll manager. Steve Lieber, within moments of meeting steve@theblackdoctor.org community voices in health equity summit in New York city. He revealed his current body of work, unrelated to the music indust...