Dr. Bill Dorfman® Podcast presents Meet the Mentor® Series

Discover Lisa Einhorn-Gilder's incredible journey from sneaking into clubs at 15 to working alongside legends like Quincy Jones and becoming a powerhouse in music project coordination. Key Takeaways: - The importance of internships and networking in launching a music industry career. - Behind-the-scenes insights on managing tours and coordinating projects for top artists. - Valuable advice from in...

Rhonda Ryback Resnick is a Los Angeles-based makeup artist with extensive experience in the entertainment industry. Trained at Lancome Institute in Paris; she has worked on album covers, red carpets, and award shows. Rhonda shares humorous stories about her work experiences, including one involving a bar mitzvah dad who broke his arm but insisted on attending without medical attention! Rhonda expr...

In this special episode of Meet the Mentor, Dr. Bill Dorfman as he introduces his daughter, Ana Sky, Discover how Ana transitioned from a career in embryology to becoming an emerging artist in the music industry. This inspiring journey is filled with unexpected opportunities, mentorships, and personal growth. Tune into this personal conversation between father-daughter duo exploring dreams, dedica...

In this episode of Meet the Mentor with Dr. Bill Dorfman, Dr. Bill and guest Dr. Garrett Hawley discuss the LEAP entrepreneurship program, the importance of mentorship, and the journey of building a social media presence in dentistry. They explore the challenges and opportunities in brand partnerships, the artistry involved in dental practice, and Garrett's aspirations for the future, including hi...

Dive into an inspiring journey of resilience and success with Trixy Castro, a powerhouse entrepreneur who transformed humble beginnings into impactful ventures. In this episode, we explore Trixy's path from founding Genesis Capital to selling it to Goldman Sachs, her innovative approach in real estate auctions with Hudson and Marshall, and the creation of Success Unlocked, a platform empowering ot...

Get ready for a fun, inspiring conversation with visionary mentor Jordan Kavana! In this episode of Meet the Mentor, Dr. Bill chats with Jordan about his unexpected journey, from creating high-tech toys in Asia to launching innovative health and wellness ventures in the U.S. Jordan also pulls back the curtain on LEAP Week, an entrepreneurial bootcamp where young people learn from influential mento...

In this episode of Meet the Mentor, Dr. Bill Dorfman sits down with powerhouse music executive Livia Tortella, founder of Black Box and former Co-President of Warner Bros Records for an inside look at the music industry’s evolution and what it really takes to make it today. From starting in the mailroom to shaping the careers of global superstars like Bruno Mars, Livia shares her incredible journe...

From LEAP Week 2025 from Pepperdine University, Dr. Bill Dorfman welcomes inventor and founder of Not Impossible Labs - Mick Ebeling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From LEAP Week 2025 from Pepperdine University, Dr. Bill Dorfman welcomes legendary TV personality and sales guru - Forbes Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From LEAP Week 2025 from Pepperdine University, Dr. Bill Dorfman welcomes market agency guru (including campaigns for Dollar Shave Club and Liquid Death) - Mike Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From LEAP Week 2025 from Pepperdine University, Dr. Bill Dorfman interviews celebrity and executive mindset coach and a co-founder of the health and wellness brand Flip My Life - Laura St. John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From LEAP Week at Pepperdine University, Dr. Bill Dorfman has a conversation with mega social media influencer and media mogul, Rob Dyrdek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Bill welcomes legendary producer Stuart Krasnow, whose career spans CNN, CBS This Morning, The Joan Rivers Show, Dateline NBC and nearly every reality format imaginable. They dive into Stuart’s journey through television’s changing landscape; discuss how young creators can break in today; and share powerful lessons on opportunity and resilience. Key takeaways: - Why gratitude...

In this episode of "Meet the Mentor," Dr. Bill introduces us to Elaine Hogue, a seasoned producer whose career spans decades in both news and reality TV. From her early love of baseball to producing heartwarming stories on ABC's Extreme Makeover, Elaine shares her unique path in television. Key insights from this episode: - Discover how storytelling shapes impactful journalism. - Learn about the e...

In this episode of the Meet the Mentor Series®, Dr. Bill Dorfman sits down with actor, writer, and producer Ryan Powers, whose journey from small-town Massachusetts to the film sets of Los Angeles is filled with grit, creativity, and resourcefulness. Ryan shares how a love for theater led him from the University of Miami to singing and dancing aboard cruise ships—and ultimately to the film industr...

On this episode of Meet the Mentor, celebrity dentist and LEAP founder Dr. Bill Dorfman sits down with bestselling author, actress, and entrepreneur Autumn Chiklis for an unfiltered conversation about creativity, imposter syndrome, and building a brand that breaks the mold. From her early days starring on The Shield alongside her dad, to turning hilarious real-life text exchanges with her mom into...

Ever wondered how a casting director shapes the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Discover the journey of Emmy-nominated casting director Jason Stamey, from his humble beginnings in North Carolina to working with Hollywood's elite. In this episode, Dr. Bill and Jason explore the transformative power of change, the importance of mentors like Sarah Finn in shaping careers, and why LEAP is more than just a...

Unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success with Dr. Bill Dorfman and special guest Mazzy Eckel. Dive into an inspiring discussion as the former Miss Washington USA shares her journey from pageant queen to successful entrepreneur in digital brand management. Discover how she turned career setbacks into opportunities and built a thriving business by leveraging her skills in social media and story...

Albert Preciado is the Founder and CEO of The Mortgage Guys, Ambiance Realty and Driven Enterprises. Albert is also a Real Estate Investor. In 2013 Albert bought a 3 unit property and like everything else Albert does he went all in and acquired as many multi-units as possible. This would end up being a Life Changer. Albert’s original company was The Mortgage Guy and after mentorship sessions the c...

Ken Schmidt, the visionary who revolutionized Harley-Davidson's brand image is Dr. Bill Dorfman's special guest on this week's episode. Dive into a captivating conversation about how passion and strategic thinking can redefine success for any business or individual. Key Takeaways: - Learn the three pivotal questions that redefined Harley-Davidson’s market strategy. - Uncover why being interested i...

Dive into the world of bio-aesthetics with Dr. Bill Dorfman and Chairman of Carmell Corporation, Rajiv Shukla Raj Shu on this episode of Meet the Mentor, Discover Carmel Corporation's innovative approach to skincare as Rajiv Shukla shares insights from his illustrious career, spanning leadership roles in major healthcare companies like Pfizer and Morgan Stanley. Explore how Carmell is revolutioniz...

Jason Alexander, is an American actor and comedian. Over the course of his career he has received an Emmy Award and a Tony Award as well as nominations for four Golden Globe Awards. He gained stardom for his role as George Costanza in the NBC sitcom Seinfeld (1989–1998), for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series and was nominated fo...

Lil Mosey, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Seattle, Washington. His 2017 single, "Pull Up", received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and led him to sign with Interscope Records. His 2018 single, "Noticed", became his first Billboard Hot 100 entry and preceded his debut studio album, Northsbest (2018). His second studio album, Certified...

Tracey Bregman is an American actress. She is best known for the role of Lauren Fenmore on the CBS soap operas The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. Bregman was born in Munich, Germany, to American musical arranger, record producer and composer Buddy Bregman and Canadian-born actress Suzanne Lloyd. She lived in Great Britain until the age of 10 when her family relocated to Cal...

On this episode of Meet the Mentor, host Dr. Bill Dorfman welcomes his guest Ed Renwick to the show. Ed Renwick - a strategic leader at Harbor Freight Tools with diverse career leaps from finance to affordable housing initiatives; he exemplifies seizing opportunities over following a fixed plan. His journey illustrates how embracing curiosity can lead one through varied industries successfully by...