Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

In this episode, Adam Torres and reconnects with Mission Matters authors Bradley Kissler, Founder of VanCap and host of the upcoming Transformative Finance podcast, and Ed Hetherington, President of Hetherington Advisors, LLC. Brad and Ed explain how manufacturers can use financing strategically through virtual captive structures, why many companies don’t need to “be in” the finance business to be...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Isha Chhabra, CEO of GlobalGlowFilms, as part of the AFM 2025 series. Isha shares how she began her career as an actress in India, then moved to Los Angeles to build her own production company when traditional paths didn’t fit her vision. She talks about launching GlobalGlowFilms, collaborating with Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman on mu...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Valery Tan, CEO & Co-Founder of Surety Singapore, as part of the Milken Asia Summit coverage. Inspired by her mother’s perimenopause journey, Valery explains why midlife and menopause remain deeply stigmatized in Asia and how that impacts women at home and at work. She shares how Surety Singapore uses education, medically reviewed content, workplace programs...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Pavina Adunratanasee, Founder of ArkTerra, as part of the Milken Asia Summit series. Pavina explains the rise of the intelligence economy, where AI becomes the coordinating layer for energy, water, and physical infrastructure. She shares examples from self-driving labs and highly automated factories, and discusses how these breakthroughs can compress innovat...

In this episode,  Adam Torres and Danny Yeung, CEO and Co-Founder of Prenetics and IM8. Danny walks through his journey from early ventures in F&B and furniture to leading Groupon East Asia, then building Prenetics into Hong Kong’s largest COVID PCR testing provider with over $800M USD in revenue. He then explains how IM8, a science-backed daily essentials drink co-founded with David Beckham, reac...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Nolan Peterson, CEO and Director of Atlas Salt, Inc. Nolan outlines the vision behind the Great Atlantic Salt Project, a shallow, coastal, battery-electric mine designed to supply North America’s deicing road salt market. He explains current supply gaps, the reliance on imports, the project’s strategic advantages, and Atlas Salt’s phased path from shovel-rea...

In this episode,  Adam Torres and  Jose Berlanga, Owner, Founder, Author, and Serial Entrepreneur. Jose reflects on his 40-year journey in business, from exporting oil and gas machinery to building a real estate and land portfolio in Houston and beyond. He explains why understanding land is the foundation of every real estate deal and discusses the risks, leverage, and market cycles investors must...

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Dr. Peter Kevorkian, President of Life Chiropractic College West. Peter shares his journey into chiropractic, the philosophy behind the body's innate ability to heal, and how Life West is reshaping healthcare education to build compassionate, future-ready leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠  interviews ⁠Briana Evigan⁠, CEO & Co-founder of Abundant Village. Briana shares her journey from a successful Hollywood career to living in Zimbabwe and building community-driven projects that address clean water, food, education, healthcare, and energy in villages connected to vital ecosystems. Through Abundant Village, she focuses on “the human...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews John Frost, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Doane University. John discusses how Doane focuses on true transformation—helping students discover their purpose, think critically, and develop marketable skills for the modern workforce. He also explains how the university embraces technology, including AI and flexible learning modalit...

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Garry Lineham, Founder of Human Garage, to explore how precise, fascia-based “maneuvers” are helping millions reduce stress and reclaim their health. Garry shares his bold mission to help a billion people self-heal, the explosive growth of the Human Garage movement, and a new vegan protein bar designed as a “sweet that heals.” Follow Adam on...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain and author of I Buried Her in a French Press: A Memoir About Finding My Voice and the Power of Being Heard. Sarah reflects on growing a career in a male-dominated industry, losing and rediscovering her voice through podcasting and personal setbacks, and her mission to create safe spaces where people f...

On this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠AJ Cassata⁠, Co-Founder & CEO of Revenue Boost, about using cold outreach and AI to generate consistent, high-quality B2B leads. AJ explains how he shifted from struggling agency owner to building predictable outbound systems, the role of targeted lists and good copy, and why outbound is often the best first channel for agencies, consul...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres with Todd Vande Hei, CEO of Stark Health; Dr. Resham Uttamchandani, Physician in Family & Obesity Medicine. Together, they break down what root-cause care really looks like—covering metabolic health, visceral fat, protein intake, GLP-1s, hormone therapy, and the lifestyle drivers that truly extend lifespan and healthspan. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.inst...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Wayne Farmer, President of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council, about Canada’s accelerating trade diversification and the expanding opportunities across ASEAN. Wayne shares insights from the Milken Asia Summit, discusses the drivers behind Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, and highlights why two-way trade and investment between Canada and ASEAN are growing fa...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Schuyler Moore, Partner at Greenberg Glusker and author of The Biz, 6th Edition: The Basic Business, Legal and Financial Aspects of the Film Industry in a Digital World. Schuyler explains how film financing really works, the impact of changing tax laws and tariffs, and why AI and digital disruption are reshaping Hollywood’s business model. He also shares...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ welcomes ⁠Kasey Ma⁠, Founder and CEO of Untamed Agency. They discuss Kasey's unique journey from studying economics at NYU to becoming a fashion influencer and ultimately founding her own influencer marketing agency. Kasey shares insights about the mission of her agency, her experiences as an Asian-American influencer, and the significance of the A...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Joseph Antoun, CEO & Chairman of L-Nutra Inc., about how fasting-mimicking nutrition (including their flagship ProLon program) can help rejuvenate cells, extend healthspan, and potentially reduce reliance on chronic medications by addressing the root biology of aging instead of just managing disease. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/a...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Evan Unger, Managing Director at Schwartz and Associates, about how leaders can improve virtual collaboration, avoid “hippo decision-making,” and develop world-class facilitation skills through Schwartz’s four-day, practice-focused program. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and...

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Zylo Marshall, Disability Rights Advocate at ZyloMarshall.com. Zylo shares his inspiring journey as a brain injury survivor and discusses the structural challenges disabled individuals face when seeking employment. He also outlines his mission to reform policy through trial work periods, commission-based opportunities, and collaboration with...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Cliff Nonnenmacher, CEO of Franocity and bestselling author of Beyond the Brand: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Fearless Franchising, about how franchising can create scalable income streams, why certain sectors are more resilient to AI and economic shifts, and how his firm helps professionals evaluate and own the right franchise opportunities. Follow Adam o...

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Dan Pardi⁠, Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, about how stem cells repair the body, why stem cell exhaustion drives aging, and how systems-based, clinically tested protocols aim to boost cellular renewal and healthspan. Link: http://qualialife.com/missionmatters Coupon Code: MISSIONMATTERS (listeners get an additional 15% off any Qualia ord...

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Kristen Wonch⁠, Founder of Compounding Queens, about teaching women to manage their own portfolios, avoid hidden fees, and lean into steady, diversified growth for long-term compounding. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcas...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Richard McWhorter, Managing Partner & Private Wealth Advisor at SRM Private Wealth, on building fixed-income “floors” for athletes, entertainers, and ultra-HNW clients, assembling independent advisory teams, and navigating rates, tariffs, and inflation as year-end approaches. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to d...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Shelly Mittal, Senior Executive Communications at The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD), about APAC’s rising role in ad tech, the shift to AI-driven, transparent media buying, and why the open internet matters for brands and consumers alike. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour sc...