Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Laila Eshan, Author, Speaker, and Founder of I Want Freedom®. Laila shares her personal journey of surviving a forced arranged marriage and explains how her experience inspired her book I Want Freedom: My Journey to Freedom and the launch of her nonprofit dedicated to supporting girls and women trapped in forced marriages and oppressive situations worldwide....

In this episode,  Adam Torres and Anthony Badalian, President & COO of STRIDE Fitness. Anthony shares his journey into the fitness industry, what sets STRIDE Fitness apart in the boutique space, and how the brand is using community, recovery, technology, and franchising to create a scalable fitness movement. About STRIDE Fitness STRIDE Fitness delivers the ultimate cardio and strength training exp...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Patrick Laing, Founder & CEO at Certainty Management, about his work in hydrogen energy, AI infrastructure, and the mission behind creating certainty for clients and communities. About ⁠Patrick Laing⁠ Patrick Laing is an entrepreneur, energy innovator, and U.S. Army veteran dedicated to helping organizations create greater certainty in their operations and g...

In this episode, Adam Torres ⁠interviews Srikar “Sam” Yeruva, Founder & CEO of PYCUBE. Sam shares how his company is helping hospitals gain real-time visibility into biomedical assets and specimens, reduce waste, prevent lost samples, and build a more connected, intelligent healthcare system through RFID, software, and AI. About ⁠Srikar “Sam” YeruvaPycube, Inc. Srikar is on a mission to make techn...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Scott Bening, CEO of MBS2 Advisors. Scott shares his path from chemist to business leader, the innovation and scaling lessons behind Tide Pods, and how he now helps entrepreneurs and executives navigate leadership, growth, and transition. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews ML Bruin, author of The Noah Series of Books. ML shares how the birth of his grandson inspired the creation of stories like Noah and the Shark and Noah’s Summer Adventures, designed to teach children lessons about kindness, honesty, and making thoughtful decisions while enjoying simple moments with family. Follow Adam on Instagram at https...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Richard Carson, CEO at Carson & Associates and author of The Book of Change. Richard shares insights from decades of leadership and consulting experience, discussing why organizational change initiatives fail and how leaders can use practical frameworks to improve performance, empower teams, and successfully manage transformation. About Richard Carson Richar...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Marissa Solis, Founder & CEO of Nela Homes, live from the WeConnect LA event in downtown Los Angeles. Marissa shares how she got started in real estate, how she built her business while raising a family, and how mindset, resilience, and vision continue to drive her work in property development, rehabs, and rentals. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.ins...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Jessica Nieto, Co-Founder of WeConnect LA, live from the organization’s downtown Los Angeles event. Jessica shares the inspiration behind WeConnect LA, her philosophy on meaningful connection, and how authentic community, follow-through, and collaboration can create lasting impact in business and life. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/as...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Beau Hollingsworth, Founder of Hollingsworth Strategic, live from the WEConnect LA event. Beau discusses integrating AI into business while prioritizing human relationships, building ecosystems for collaboration, and designing a business that supports both growth and lifestyle. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to da...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Leo Robles, Team Leader at eXp Realty, live from the WEConnect LA event. Leo shares how mindset training and pattern recognition shaped his real estate journey, why he’s obsessed with AI, and how professionals can use AI to reinvent their careers and build new opportunities. About Leo Robles Leo Robles is a Transformational Leadership Coach, Speaker and Real...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Peter Lorimer, CEO of PLG Estates Beverly Hills live from WEConnect LA. Peter shares his journey from hit record producer to top-performing real estate leader, and explains how detaching from ego, trusting creativity, and building a boutique approach helped him scale multiple successful ventures. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamt...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Towanna Jackson, Founder & Co Team Lead of Team Peterson-Jackson, live from WEConnect LA. Towanna shares how coaching, data tracking, and AI-driven systems helped scale her real estate team from two agents to nearly 80 across Detroit and Houston, while building a culture focused on measurable, predictable success. About Team Peterson-Jackson Team Peterson Ja...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews LaShawn Peterson, Founder & Co Team Lead of Team Peterson-Jackson, live from WEConnect LA. LaShawn shares how she scaled her Detroit-based real estate team from two agents to over 70 using systems, AI-driven solutions, and operational discipline, while expanding into the Houston market and building a scalable “team in a box” model for future growth. About Te...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Erick Montgomery⁠, Founder & Executive Producer of Wheel Media Productions, as part of the AFM series. Erick shares insights into his VR-based project Modern Glyphs, discusses immersive storytelling, spatial audio, and how emerging technologies can enhance—rather than replace—strong character-driven narratives. Follow Adam on Instagram...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Kyle Draper, CEO of Serene Team, live from WEConnect LA in downtown Los Angeles. Kyle shares how his team uses AI-powered role play to improve sales performance and how he expanded his real estate business during COVID by leaning into opportunity rather than retreating. About Kyle Draper Kyle Draper is a nationally recognized real estate leader, coach, and s...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Kerrie Lee Brown, Editor in Chief of SUCCESS Magazine, live from WEConnect LA in downtown Los Angeles. Kerrie discusses how SUCCESS is embracing AI for operational efficiency while keeping trusted editorial standards, and shares how the brand has expanded beyond print into coaching, events, and a multi-platform ecosystem for entrepreneurs. About Kerrie Lee B...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Jason Crawford, Founder of Real Estate Academy Hub, live from a WEConnect LA event in downtown Los Angeles. Jason shares how a widowmaker heart attack inspired him to stop playing small and launch a content-driven platform dedicated to helping real estate professionals grow sustainable, purpose-driven careers. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagra...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Tanya Memme, Award-Winning TV Host & Founder of Mastering the Spotlight, live from a WEConnect LA event in downtown Los Angeles. Tanya shares her journey in television, her mission to help entrepreneurs gain confidence on camera, and how mastering both AI and authentic human presence is key to building a standout personal brand. About Tanya Memme Tanya Memme...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Kala Laos, Co-Founder & CEO of Zoodealio, live from a WEConnect LA event in downtown Los Angeles. Kala shares how Zoodealio helps homeowners and agents compare cash offers through a transparent marketplace, simplifying the selling process and adapting to changing consumer behavior and AI-driven trends. About Zoodealio At Zoodealio, they’re redefining real es...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews James Rembert, Co-Founder of WEConnect LA, live from a downtown Los Angeles WEConnect LA event. James shares the origin of the community, his approach to coaching and implementation, and how WEConnect LA brings entrepreneurs together to collaborate, learn, and apply AI and emerging tech in practical ways. About James Rembert James founded DigitalNatives Inc....

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews James Huang, Founder & President of Renaissance Global Network, live from a We Connect LA event in downtown Los Angeles. James shares how authentic relationships power collaboration, how social media accelerates connection, and how Renaissance Global Network is building a tech-enabled platform for mentoring, deal flow, and global community. About James Huang...

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we showcased the innovative companies that presented at the DealFlow Discovery Conference (last January 28–29 at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Roger Parodi, Head of Strategy at 51Talk Onl...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Chris Breed, Founder of the Breedlife Foundation, about his journey with polycystic kidney disease and how a living donor kidney transplant inspired him to start the foundation. Chris explains how kidney donation chains and the voucher program help match donors and recipients across the country, and shares how Breedlife Foundation is driving awareness and su...

In this episode, Adam Torres ⁠interviews Todd Vande Hei, Founder of Stark Health, a Southern California-based healthcare company focused on proactive, root-cause health optimization. Todd shares why belief drives behavior change, how small sustainable habits outperform extreme resolutions, and why sleep, protein, and muscle mass are foundational to long-term health and longevity. About ⁠Todd Vande...