Savage Angel

What if the leadership playbook that helped a Colonial militia beat the British at Guilford Courthouse in 1780 is the same one that separates great CEOs from title-holders in 2026 — and every generation in between has been trying (and mostly failing) to learn it from scratch? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Andy Moye — 8-year Navy pilot who flew planes during 9/11 and the I...

What if "I haven't saved enough for retirement" isn't actually a savings problem… but an inflow problem — and the old script of get-the-degree, get-the-job, get-the-gold-watch was quietly setting an entire generation of women up to fail? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Deborah Daniel — CPA, MBA in finance, three-decade veteran of the money and business world, contributing a...

What if the future of looking ten years younger doesn't involve a scalpel, downtime, or a single moment of pain — but an "unfocused ultrasound" wand that was originally invented to heal stubborn wounds? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Dr. Nicholas Nikolov — board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, same building, same floor, for 30 years . He's seen every trend, gimmic...

What if the most overlooked appliance in your home could become a game-changer for both convenience and the environment? Angela Giles sits down with Tim Ketchum, co-founder of Composer, a startup on a mission to reinvent the garbage disposal. While most people think of garbage disposals as outdated kitchen technology, Tim and his team saw an opportunity to completely rethink how food waste is hand...

What if your fear of AI replacing your job isn't really about AI at all… but a quiet signal that you don't trust your own company culture to value what makes you human? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Peter Swimm — 35-year tech veteran, founder of the consultancy Toyville , and the rare conversational AI expert whose entire pitch is essentially "use less of this stuff, not...

What if the chapter you're most afraid your story is "too benign" to tell… is the exact one someone out there is waiting to read? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Holly Perry — Co-Founder and COO of Great Vista Financial & Great Vista Education and Technology, former medical social worker turned insurance executive, healthcare consumer advocate, and contributing author o...

What if your leadership "problem" isn't actually a leadership problem… but a design problem and the reason your team can't function without you has nothing to do with their skill set and everything to do with the hallway you built? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Joshua Hoecherl President of Pinpoint Management Services, creator of Leaders Evolution, author of the Ripple Ef...

What if the secret to staying young isn't another supplement, surgery, or symptom-chasing protocol… but going back to a 17-generation-deep tradition of healing — combined with cutting-edge stem cell science? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Dr. Yi Song — Beijing-born, Brown-trained pathologist turned holistic healer, founder of the Zenerchi Retreat in Medellín, Colombia, and...

What if the fastest way to upgrade your life isn’t a raise… but a remodel + a real estate deal you didn’t even know was possible? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Mike Hewett —Utah-based general contractor, remodeling beast, and the man sprinting toward 100K YouTube subscribers as “The Remodel King.” Mike breaks down what actually makes a remodel worth it (and what order to...

What if the fastest way to scale your construction business isn’t more leads… but a referral engine + a team that runs without you ? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Jason Avery —founder of Avery Construction , multi-business owner, and the guy Angela swears will be the next Tony Robbins . Jason breaks down how he went from swinging hammers with a tiny crew to building a com...

What if your hiring strategy isn’t broken… but the market has changed so fast it’s making everyone feel crazy? In this episode of Savage Angel, Angela sits down with Mark Toscano, a recruiter with 20+ years in the trenches, to talk about what’s actually happening in today’s job market—why it feels brutal, why those “2,000 applicants” numbers are misleading, and what job seekers (and employers) nee...

What if the next big breakthrough in healthcare isn’t a new drug… but a smarter way to manufacture every drug ? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Ben Davis , serial entrepreneur and CEO of Phizzle —a company bringing automation and data integrity to pharmaceutical manufacturing by digitizing and remotely operating critical “everyday workhorse” lab instruments. Ben shares the...

What if “getting older” didn’t mean shrinking your life… but expanding it with intention ? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Chris Moore , founder of Senior Remodeling Experts in Salem, Virginia (Blue Ridge Mountains) a builder-turned-aging-in-place advocate who’s spent decades helping seniors and disabled veterans stay safe, independent, and confident at home. Chris shares t...

What if the “labor shortage” isn’t the full story… and the real profit leak is process ? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Mike Kanaby , Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Profitability Works , a construction operations consulting firm helping trade contractors and PE-backed platforms scale with structure, clarity, and repeatable execution. Mike’s not speaking from theory—h...

What if the real reason construction companies can’t keep great people… isn’t pay, or projects, or even the labor shortage—but leadership ? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Ralph Crawford Jr. , General Superintendent at Jimerson Underground (Houston-area), for a powerful conversation about what it actually looks like to work for a company where “people come first.” Ralph sha...

What if the real problem with most buildings today isn’t cost… it’s lack of soul ? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Jim Heimler —architect, planner, and activist—for a wide-ranging conversation on what architecture should do: support real human life, elevate spirit, and integrate function, community, and environment into one coherent whole. Jim shares how he’s been “designin...

What if the future of construction isn’t just smarter tools… but smarter people using them? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela Giles sits down with Erin Khan —a civil engineer turned construction tech strategist who’s helping contractors and startups bridge the gap between innovation and real-world execution. Born and raised on Long Island and educated at University of Southern California ,...

What if the cure for isolation, burnout, and “always-online” life isn’t another app… but a place? In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela sits down with Christopher Ryan of Chris Ryan Studio —a global designer and developer who helps create modern “Third Places”: real-world environments where people gather, connect, and build community outside of home and work. Chris breaks down the origins of Th...

AI is shaking up digital marketing—but SEO, Google Business Profiles, and organic lead generation aren’t going anywhere. They’re just changing. In this episode of Savage Angel , Angela Giles sits down with Todd Baldwin, founder of Everyday Media Group, for a no-BS conversation about what actually works in marketing right now. From AI-powered search results to Google’s evolving algorithms, Todd bre...

Some leaders are made. Others are forged through fire, grit, and sheer will. In this powerful episode, Angela Giles sits down with Jim Robertson , CEO of AmeriCrane USA , a man whose story reads like the blueprint for resilience, leadership, and legacy. Jim went from arriving in Florida with $50 to his name , no mentor, two newborns to support, and a job on a three-story building he was terrified...

What happens when a woman steps boldly into one of the most male-dominated industries in America — and wins? You get a story that ignites every woman with ambition, grit, and a desire to build something powerful. In this episode, Angela Giles sits down with Dara Janis , owner of Prestige Roofing in Maryland, whose journey from private banking to real estate to flipping houses — and ultimately to l...

What happens when you sit down with a commercial architecture and engineering insider who works directly with developers, contractors, and franchise owners? You get real , unfiltered insights into what’s actually happening on the ground right now. In this episode, Angela Giles talks with Nate Warner , owner of Lorin Design Group , a multi-state architectural and engineering firm serving developers...

What happens when a 22-year real estate veteran meets the fastest-moving technological shift of our lifetime? You get a conversation that blends wisdom, innovation, and the real strategies agents need right now . In this episode, Angela Giles sits down with Jason Leadle , Principal Managing Broker for the state of Oregon, to talk about the massive transition happening in real estate — from generat...

What happens when a seasoned political strategist meets today’s entrepreneurial landscape? You get a conversation that bridges power, policy, and profit. In this episode, Angela Giles sits down with Bill Wong —a veteran political advisor and strategist with over 30 years of experience in government, legislation, and business strategy. From helping Fortune 100 companies navigate complex policy to e...

What happens when experience meets opportunity in a world where $14 trillion in businesses are about to change hands? You get a masterclass in scaling, selling, and creating generational impact. In this episode, Angela Giles sits down with David Hori , founder of Topline Operators , a business buyer, investor, and scaling strategist who helps entrepreneurs turn their companies into sellable assets...