Legends N Leaders

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Sean Goodwin, Principal at Wolf & Company’s DenSecure cybersecurity group, where he leads offensive and defensive security engagements including penetration testing, social engineering, threat emulation, digital forensics, and vCISO consulting. With over a decade of experience across financial services, healthcare, education, and software in...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Tom Smith, founder and CEO of GWI, the global consumer insights company helping marketers, strategists, and creatives better understand human behavior. Under Tom’s leadership, GWI has grown into a $100M+ business that is transforming traditional market research into an always-on, AI-powered intelligence platform used by some of the world’s bigge...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Sam Miller, CEO and co-founder of Kasheesh, the fintech platform allowing consumers to split purchases across multiple payment cards as an alternative to Buy Now Pay Later services. A four-time entrepreneur and investor, Sam shares his journey from college dropout to building companies focused on solving real consumer problems with transparency...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Rylan Hamilton, CEO of Blue Water Autonomy, the defense technology company building autonomous ships designed to modernize naval shipbuilding and maritime operations. Rylan is a third-generation Navy veteran who deployed to the Persian Gulf before transitioning into robotics and technology, later working at Kiva Systems (acquired by Amazon) and...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Rajia Abdelaziz, co-founder and CEO of invisaWear, the wearable technology company creating jewelry and accessories designed to help protect people during emergencies. Rajia shares how a frightening experience in college inspired her to build invisaWear — stylish accessories with hidden emergency technology capable of alerting trusted contacts a...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with the founder of Xook, the autonomous robotic food kiosk company building what they call the “restaurant from the future.” Xook combines AI, robotics, chef-curated recipes, and automation to create compact food kiosks capable of preparing fresh meals with robotic precision in locations like airports, offices, hospitals, and apartment buildings. We...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Lokdeep Singh, CEO of Unily, the AI-powered employee experience platform used by some of the world’s most iconic brands. With more than 20 years of experience leading high-growth enterprise software companies, Lokdeep shares how AI, employee experience, and organizational alignment are reshaping the future of work. We discuss: • The future of AI...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Julia Kang-Reeves, CMO of Earth Therapeutics, writer, classicist, and wellness leader whose unconventional journey spans ancient Greek studies, fiction writing, psychology, and modern self-care. Julia shares how her background in Classics, literature, motherhood, and immigrant family values shaped her leadership philosophy and helped guide Earth...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Jeff Gross, professional poker player, entrepreneur, streamer, and podcast host. Jeff shares his journey from playing soccer at the University of South Carolina to becoming one of the most recognized names in poker. We discuss: • How Jeff got started in poker • The psychology and strategy behind professional poker • Risk-taking, decision-making,...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Ishita, founder of Tapp, a marketing technology platform helping brands transform the post-purchase experience through smart packaging and connected customer engagement. Ishita shares how brands are overlooking one of the most valuable moments in customer experience — what happens after someone buys.' We discuss: • The future of post-purchas...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Chris MacAulay, Vice President of North America at Too Good To Go, the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food. Chris leads growth, partnerships, and strategy across the U.S. and Canada as Too Good To Go rapidly expands nationwide, helping consumers save money while reducing food waste through its innovative “Surprise Bag” model. We discuss...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of BODi (formerly Beachbody), the company behind iconic fitness programs like P90X, Insanity, and 21 Day Fix. For over 25 years, Carl has helped redefine at-home fitness, transforming living rooms into wellness centers and building one of the world’s largest fitness communities. We discuss: • How Beachbody becam...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Barry Skolnick to discuss his incredible business journey, passion for entrepreneurship, and world-class car collection. From building successful businesses to collecting some of the most sought-after luxury and exotic vehicles, Barry shares the mindset, discipline, and obsession behind both business success and high-end car culture. We discuss:...

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Aaron Edwards, co-founder of The Charles Group, the New York-based luxury marketing agency working with brands like Ferrari, Cartier, SIXTY Hotels, and leading luxury real estate and hospitality companies. Aaron shares his journey from working at Barclays and venture funding to building an independent agency alongside his sister Samantha Edwards...

What if your content could turn into a real product on shelves? In this episode of Legends & Leaders, we break down the rise of Zoya Biglary, a food creator who turned simple, easy-to-follow recipes into a fast-growing digital and physical brand. Known for her viral cooking videos, Zoya has built a loyal audience of around 1 million followers by making food approachable, creative, and repeatab...

What happens after you win the world’s biggest stage? In this episode of Legends & Leaders, we explore the journey of Yvonne Ryding—the Swedish model, TV host, and entrepreneur who rose to global fame after being crowned Miss Universe in 1984. But her story didn’t stop there. After her win, Yvonne transitioned into fashion, media, and business—launching her own skincare line and building a las...

What if your next delivery didn’t come by car—but from the sky? In this episode of Legends & Leaders, we sit down with Yariv Bash, CTO & Co-Founder of Flytrex, one of the companies leading the autonomous drone delivery revolution. Flytrex is rethinking last-mile logistics—enabling retailers and quick-service restaurants to deliver directly to customers’ front and backyards, faster and more...

One dish. Millions of views. A full-blown media brand. In this episode of Legends & Leaders, we sit down with Violet Witchel—better known as the Dense Bean Salad Girl—who turned a simple idea into one of the most recognizable food voices online. Based in San Francisco, Violet has built a devoted following through her no-nonsense, creative approach to food—spanning viral content, sold-out pop-u...

Most founders don’t fail because of their product—they fail because they don’t understand their numbers. In this episode of Legends & Leaders, we sit down with Vanessa Duran, accounting expert and founder of Magda, who has helped nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs turn small side hustles into scalable, multi-million-dollar businesses. From getting into major retailers like Ulta and Nordstrom to buildi...

The DTC playbook worked—until it didn’t. So what comes next? In this episode of Legends & Leaders, we sit down with Ty Haney, founder of Outdoor Voices and now founder of TYB, to talk about the real story behind her resilience. Ty was one of the most iconic founders of the DTC era—reshaping how brands connect with consumers. Now, she’s building the next chapter: a platform that turns communiti...

What happens when a top creative leader walks away from the biggest agencies in the world to build something new? In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Henvey, co-founder and Chief Creative of Something Different, to talk about why the traditional agency model didn't work for him—and what comes next. After leading major campaigns at Ogilvy & Mather, BBDO, mcgarrybowen, and Y&R, Tommy...

There’s a hidden bottleneck slowing down innovation—and most people don’t even see it. In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Stuart Lacey, serial entrepreneur, AI pioneer, and TEDx speaker, who’s tackling one of the most overlooked problems in the global economy: permitting. Through his new company Labrynth, incubated by Invisible Technologies, Stuart is building AI to streamline co...

What does it take to design experiences for the people shaping global culture? In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we go inside PTTOW! with its Chief Product & Communications Officer, Samantha Rabstein—who architects the organization’s product, programming, and voice. PTTOW! is an ultra-curated, private community of C-suite leaders from culture-defining companies, bringing together top operato...

The future of energy depends on materials we’re not finding fast enough. In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Roman Teslyuk, Founder & CEO of Earth AI, who is rethinking one of the world’s oldest—and most overlooked—industries. A geologist by training, Roman saw a massive gap: while the global energy transition depends on critical minerals, new discoveries have been declining—a...

What if the future of commerce isn’t ads… but real-time connection? In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we break down how Kim Gravel became the #1 live seller—generating over $1.4 BILLION in sales and nearly 30 million units sold through authentic, real-time engagement. From stay-at-home mom to building a massive retail empire across QVC and beyond, Kim proves that connection—not perfection—is wha...