Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Elias Arjan, Founder & CEO of Healthspan Productions, about the Healthspan Summit 2025 in Los Angeles. Arjan shares his 30-year journey in performance and wellness, his mission to help people live 100 healthy years or more, and how the summit is bringing together the best evidence-based leaders, brands, and innovations in longevity. F...

On this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres sits down with Garr Russell, CEO of Fireside RV Rental. Garr shares how a personal family challenge inspired him to launch the nation’s first RV rental management franchise. From his book projects to his “pain to purpose” philosophy, Garr’s story is one of resilience, faith, and building opportunities for both RV owners and families. Follow Adam on I...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Christine Laperriere, Founder of Leader In Motion, about her book Too Busy to Be Happy and her work helping leaders balance performance with mental health. Christine shares her personal burnout story, her “Best Boss Ever” research, and her mission to equip leaders with tools to manage emotional real estate and lead with compassion. Follow Adam on Instagra...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres visits the Southern California Equestrian Center to interview Dr. Nancy O’Reilly, Founder of Women Connect4Good. Nancy shares how horses shaped her purpose; the organization’s core mission—women supporting women; the new Connect for Impact youth leadership cohorts; and her advocacy with Ashley Avis to pass the SAFE Act to end horse kill pens. Follow Adam on Instagra...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres  talks with Louis Christou, CEO of Ark Dynamics LLC, about building a direct-drive motion simulator that delivers pro-level realism at a fraction of the cost. Louis shares the scrappy origins, breakthroughs in heat management, and his mission to create an open, community-powered ecosystem that puts immersive simulation within reach for all. Follow Adam on Instagram...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Norman Wolfe, CEO of Quantum Leaders, Inc., on practical strategies for building sustainable growth. Wolfe explains his Living Organization framework—shifting from mechanistic control to context, community, capability, and service—so leaders can drive real behavior change and resilient performance. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ask...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Silvia Cerolini, CEO of Eyes on the Future, about her journey from mother to global advocate. Inspired by her daughter’s diagnosis with a rare eye disease, Silvia shares how her organization is uniting families worldwide, advancing research, and co-developing gene therapies to bring hope to patients and communities everywhere. Follow Adam on Instagram at...

Adam Torres had a talk with Jonathan Shroyer, CEO of Quimbi.ai, to unpack his new venture: “agentic AI” super agents that plug into a company’s stack (game data, Jira, CRM, Reddit, etc.), pre-draft hyper-personalized replies, flag fraud, suggest incentives, and help agents architect player/customer outcomes. Jonathan shares early traction (founded in May, first customers live, 20+ in pipeline), th...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Haley Lickstein, Creator & Digital Strategist at Haley Lickstein Media, about her mission to bring activism online, empower young people through her Haley on the Hill series, and use content to fight misinformation while democratizing grassroots advocacy. Big thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Take The Lead Women⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres chats with Gloria Feldt, Founder of Take The Lead, about the Power Up Conference’s action-first design—VIP arts kickoff, honors for trailblazers and allies, Connection & Commitment Corners, a new women’s health/wellness “She-Posium”—and how to get involved for 2025. Big thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Take The Lead Women⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Ankeet Choxi, MD and Jarred Mait, MD, Co-Founders & Lead Physicians at STEMS Health Regenerative Medicine (Miami Beach). They share their journey from residency to launching a concierge practice offering PRP, stem cells, exosomes, peptides, and functional medicine—plus how diagnostics (total-body MRI, advanced labs) shape bespoke care and how Florida’s ne...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Ron Belldegrun, CEO & Co-Founder of ByHeart. Ron shares how ByHeart built its own U.S. supply chain, ran a landmark clinical trial, and created a cleaner, breast-milk-inspired formula (alpha-lactalbumin + lactoferrin, organic grass-fed whole milk; no corn syrup, maltodextrin, soy, or palm). He discusses advancing standards with federal partners and his mi...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres reconnects with Tammy Bosse, Founder of Boss Properties & Boss Good Energy, at the Power Up Conference in Washington, D.C. Tammy shares how she is integrating sustainability into real estate and clean energy, helping clients and businesses see that eco-conscious decisions are not just good for the planet—they’re smart for the economy too. Big thanks...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Rosser Goodman, Founder & CEO of TANŌ RISING FILM, live from the Power Up Conference in Washington, D.C. Rosser shares her groundbreaking approach to film financing—connecting donors with cause-driven projects to give voice to underrepresented filmmakers and stories. Big thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Take The Lead Women⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠h...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres talks with Katherine Miller, Founder of Miller Law Group, about creating divorce-resilient workplaces, why negotiated settlements beat litigation, and practical ways leaders can support employees. Katherine also shares insights from her long-running podcast, Divorce Dialogues. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date inform...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres speaks with Petra Bakosova, CEO of Hull Tactical, about her journey from futures trading to leading the firm’s quantitative ETF strategies. Petra explains how the HTUS ETF leverages data-driven models to adjust S&P 500 exposure, why Hull prioritizes transparency, and the mission to democratize institutional-quality investing for everyday investors. Follow Adam on In...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Dr. Nancy O’Reilly—Founder, Women Connect4Good—about coalition-building with partners like Take The Lead, launching Connect for Impact for young women, why storytelling and content amplify movements, and the ongoing push for gender equity and the ERA. Big thanks to ⁠⁠Take The Lead Women⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtor...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Christine Brennan—Author of On Her Game and journalist at USA Today, CNN, and ABC—about Caitlin Clark’s meteoric impact on women’s basketball. Christine explains how Clark’s style drives ratings, revenue, and league growth, and why documenting this moment with rigorous, independent reporting matters. Big thanks to ⁠⁠Take The Lead Women⁠⁠! Follow Adam on I...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Yussy McManus, Co-Founder of Black Barn Alpacas, about launching a sustainable alpaca farm, why alpaca fiber is hypoallergenic and biodegradable, and how agritourism and education are powering the brand’s mission. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Adalberto Palma, Senior Fellow at Milken Institute Mexico, about the power of connection, economic mobility, and how convening leaders at the Milken Institute creates opportunities for lasting impact across finance, philanthropy, health, and sustainability. This interview is part of our Milken Coverage Series. Big thank you to Milken Institute! Follow Ada...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Zakiya Thomas, President & CEO of the ERA Coalition, representing 300 partner organizations and 80 million people nationwide. Zakiya shares updates on the Equal Rights Amendment, the new “Claim the 28th” campaign, and how communities can take action to ensure constitutional gender equality is recognized and enforced. Big thanks to ⁠Take The Lead Women⁠! F...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres talks with Maggie O’Neill, Founder/Artist/Activist of Vote For Your Daughter and Our Daughter’s Future Fund, about transforming art and design into advocacy—building public installations that elevate women’s and girls’ rights and inspire civic action. Big thanks to ⁠Take The Lead Women⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up t...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Michelle Genece-Patterson, Co-Founder & Senior Consultant of MindFire Productions, on transforming real stories into impact—covering authenticity, letting subjects lead their narrative, and crafting sensory details that keep audiences engaged and mobilized. This episode is sponsored by ⁠Take The Lead Women. ⁠Register ⁠here⁠ to join the Take The Lead Women...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Eddie Z, Founder & CEO, EZ Trading Computers, about the “truth” behind trading tech—how lag, weak CPUs/GPUs, and Wi-Fi bottlenecks quietly erode performance, and what setup keeps execution fast and your head clear. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to b...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Mary Ann Scully, Dean of Sellinger School of Business & Management at Loyola University Maryland. Mary Ann reveals how to combine competency, confidence, and courage; why women should claim their voice in finance and wealth; and how her mission is preparing students to lead with impact. This interview is part of our ⁠⁠⁠⁠State of the Women Coverage Series⁠...