Elevate the Game

What does it take to turn confusion into clarity inside high-performing teams? In this episode, Blythe Christopher shares how she steps into complex, fast-moving environments and helps teams “organize the chaos” so they can execute with confidence and clarity. Blythe brings a unique blend of program management, UX thinking, and Agile expertise to help organizations align people, processes, and pri...

What does it really take to build wealth, scale technology at the highest level, and create over 200 streams of income? In this episode, Sheridan Wendt shares his journey from the U.S. Navy to leading billion-dollar infrastructure projects and helping companies implement AI that actually delivers results. Sheridan breaks down what most businesses get wrong about AI—and why focusing on business out...

In this episode of Elevate the Game, Jorge Abreu sits down with Claudio Saes, a seasoned consultant at Nokia Bell Labs with over 25 years of experience in telecom, AI infrastructure, and business strategy. Claudio shares his journey from engineering in Brazil to advising top telecom companies across the Americas. He explains how his work connects deep technical insights with real business outcomes...

Rahul Sharma’s journey is anything but ordinary. Starting as a scientist researching leprosy and pioneering genetic discoveries, he quickly made a name for himself in the scientific community. His groundbreaking work linking leprosy cases in the U.S. to armadillos gained global recognition and opened doors to leadership roles in government research. But Rahul didn’t stop there. Driven by a desire...

What if improving sales isn’t just about selling better—but about aligning your entire company? In this episode, Jorge Abreu sits down with Bernard Goor, a seasoned software executive turned founder of Holistic Selling, to explore how businesses can unlock growth by eliminating internal friction and aligning every function toward a shared goal. With over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing,...

In this episode, Joseph Deville breaks down how business owners can unlock real growth by removing emotion from decision-making and focusing on data-driven execution. From his journey in IT to becoming a GTM engineer, Joseph shares how combining technical skills with sales strategy helped him build scalable revenue systems for companies of all sizes. If you’ve ever struggled to understand where yo...

Tom LeBeau shares how taking risks, staying true to your values, and embracing opportunity can shape a powerful career in construction and leadership. Tom brings nearly 30 years of experience across military service, contracting, consulting, and public sector leadership. From leading massive transit projects like the Honolulu Skyline and DART Silver Line to now helping drive a $4 billion light rai...

What happens when a long career no longer feels like the final destination? In this episode, Makalea Bryant shares how she built a 15-year career in IT and then made the bold decision to pivot into artificial intelligence and machine learning. She opens up about what sparked that shift, why AI became a new passion, and what professionals should think through before starting over in a new field. Ma...

In this inspiring conversation, Jacobia Solomon takes us through her 20-year journey leading organizations across industries like healthcare, SaaS, manufacturing, and logistics—before stepping into entrepreneurship with her mocktail brand, Sipside. With a background in engineering and executive leadership, Jacobia explains how systems thinking, discipline, and resilience shaped her career. She ope...

What does it take to break into the tech industry without a traditional path? In this episode, software developer Thomas Gooch shares how determination, curiosity, and building real projects helped him transition into a successful tech career. His story is a powerful reminder that persistence and self-belief can open doors—even in highly competitive industries. Thomas discusses his journey from te...

Artificial intelligence is moving faster than ever—but according to AI leader Joyjit Roy, the real key to success isn’t just the tools. It’s the data behind them. In this episode of the Elevate the Game Podcast, host Jorge Abreu sits down with Joyjit Roy, a program management leader specializing in AI, machine learning, and enterprise transformation. With more than two decades in the technology in...

Building a successful construction or real estate business isn’t just about winning projects—it’s about having the right financial strategy and partnerships in place to support growth. In this episode of the Elevate the Game Podcast, Jorge Abreu sits down with Matthew Snowden to talk about how surety bonds work and why treating your clients like long-term partners can transform the way businesses...

What really helps a business grow: better technology, smarter process, or stronger people? In this episode of the Elevate the Game Podcast with Jorge Abreu & Eric Bodiwala, James Clent shares why the answer is all three working together. James has spent more than 20 years helping companies improve the way they operate. In this conversation, he explains how business leaders can use technology t...

Miguel Guillen, Senior Director of Technology and Data at Visionary Health, joins Jorge Abreu and Eric Bodiwala to break down what most companies are getting wrong about AI. Miguel has worked with major organizations including PepsiCo, AWS, Microsoft, and American Airlines. Through his experience, he has seen a common mistake: companies jump into AI because it sounds exciting, but they skip the mo...

What does it really take to climb the corporate ladder inside a large organization? In this episode, Christina Miner shares how taking on challenges others avoid helped her rise from entry-level recruiter to Change Management Leader at one of the nation’s top healthcare staffing companies. Christina’s journey at AMN Healthcare started right out of school in a recruiting role. Over the past 15 year...

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries across the globe — but what does that really look like inside healthcare? In this episode, Jorge Abreu sits down with Andrew Tunnell, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at CompuGroup Medical, to explore how AI is being implemented in healthcare today and what’s coming next. Andrew shares his journey from fintech founder to AI executive, hig...

In this episode of Elevate the Game Podcast, Jorge Abreu sits down with Kevin Haughey, a senior telecommunications leader with decades of experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects across the United States. Kevin has overseen more than 200 concurrent projects and managed over $100 million in capital expenditures, giving him a rare operator’s perspective on execution, efficiency, and l...

In this episode of Elevate the Game, Jorge Abreu sits down with Dr. Howard Steinman to explore what it really means to become an expert in your craft—and how that level of mastery can open unexpected doors. Dr. Steinman is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon with more than 40 years of clinical experience. Over the course of his career, he has performed more than 30,...

Discipline and innovation aren’t buzzwords for Dr. Sam Lam — they’re the foundation of how he lives, works, and leads. In this episode of the Elevate the Game Podcast, Sam Lam, MD joins the show to share how a relentless commitment to craft, ethics, and creativity has shaped his journey as a world-recognized facial plastic and hair restoration surgeon. Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Dr. Lam...

What does it really take to succeed in IT staffing for the long haul? In this episode of the Elevate the Game Podcast, Jorge Abreu and Eric Bodiwala sit down with Jim Bright, a 26-year veteran of the IT staffing industry and owner of GTN Technical Staffing in Dallas. Jim shares real-world lessons from nearly three decades in recruiting, sales, and leadership, including the mindset shifts that help...

Building the right team is one of the hardest parts of growing a business. In this episode of Elevate the Game, Jorge Abreu sits down with staffing and workforce solutions leader Valerie Freeman to break down what it really takes to recruit, manage, and retain great people over the long term. Valerie shares lessons from decades of experience building and scaling multiple companies in the talent an...

Cyber threats are no longer a future concern — they are happening right now, often without people realizing it. In this episode of Elevate the Game, hosts Jorge Abreu and Eric Bodiwala sit down with cybersecurity expert Andrew Wildrix to unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes of our phones, networks, and businesses. Andrew shares how he unexpectedly found his way into the cybersecurity wo...

What happens when medicine, technology, and leadership come together? In this episode of Elevate the Game, host Eric Bodiwala sits down with orthopedic surgeon and healthcare leader Antonia Chen to explore how innovation is transforming orthopedic surgery and patient care. Antonia shares her journey from growing up on the East Coast to becoming Chair of Orthopedics at UT Southwestern. She explains...

In this episode of Elevate the Game, Jorge Abreu and Eric Bodiwala sit down with architect and designer Adam Gates to break down how architecture truly fits into real estate development. Adam shares what architects actually do behind the scenes, why communication is the most important part of the process, and how good design goes far beyond aesthetics. Adam explains how architects help transform a...

In this episode of the Elevate the Game Podcast, Jorge Abreu and Eric Bodiwala sit down with Eddie DeCurtis, a longtime technology and wireless industry leader and the Co-Founder and CEO of Shush Inc. Eddie shares his journey from growing up in New York City to leading innovation in mobile security on a global scale. Eddie explains how mobile authentication has evolved, why traditional SMS one-tim...