Seeking the Extraordinary

In this episode of "Seeking the Extraordinary", The Colony Group's Brad Levin interviews Jeff Singer, a serial entrepreneur with a remarkable life journey marked by resilience, determination, and a commitment to giving back. Jeff shares his early challenges, including financing his education through a custom silkscreen t-shirt business amidst his parents' divorce. He discusses his ventures in real...

Hear from Stephanie Wolff, board certified anti-aging specialist, hormone and sexual wellness expert, and certified weight loss specialist in this episode of “Seeking the Extraordinary” hosted by Brad Levin, Managing Director and Senior Wealth Advisor. More people are looking for ways to live longer and healthier lives, without the long laundry list of medications. Stephanie shares her approach to...

In this special episode of Seeking the Extraordinary, sponsored by Her Wealth, The Colony Group’s Kristina Saunders, Senior Portfolio Manager, chats with Author and Women’s Health Consultant, Phyllis Greenberger. Phyllis discusses her new book, “Sex Cells” and her fight to overcome bias and discrimination in women’s healthcare. Learn more about her involvement in women’s health research and how sh...

In this special episode of Seeking the Extraordinary, sponsored by Her Wealth, The Colony Group’s Nicole Steinwedell, Associate Wealth Advisor, chats with The Colony Group’s Lauren Ledger, Senior Wealth Advisor. Lauren discusses her untraditional journey to finance. From growing up a daughter of two small business owners, living abroad, and her involvement in philanthropy, you’ll learn about how h...

The Colony Group’s President, Vice Chair and Chief Culture Officer, Ron Rubin, learns about Rob Barbour of Epic Private Journeys, and his journey to becoming a professional and highly experienced safari guide in Africa. But Rob didn’t always want to be a safari guide, he needed to find a way to pay for his medical education first. Learn about his life experiences in this episode of Seeking the Ext...

The Colony Group’s Managing Director and Senior Wealth Advisor, Brad Levin, sits down with Catherine Kimmel and Sarah Adolphson, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of the Artemis Agency. This unique agency helps magnify the philanthropic reach of some of the most influential people in the world. Where did this idea come from and what makes them different? Tune in to learn more.

In this episode of Seeking the Extraordinary, The Colony Group’s President, Vice Chairman and Chief Culture Officer, Ron Rubin, speaks with Laura Jorgensen and Courteney Lowe of Fuel Goods. How did these former professional cyclists find their way to the sports nutrition marketplace? Hear about their personal evolution, professional journey, and more in this episode. Learn more about at fuelgoods....

You may know Fran Drescher from her role on “The Nanny”, or the work she’s done as president of SAG-AFTRA. But what is she doing now? Learn about the work she’s doing as a founder and leader of the Cancer Schmancer Foundation and how her journey helped her “turn pain into purpose”.

Serial entrepreneur, Sarah Durham, has over three decades of experience building, acquiring, leading, and selling small businesses. She supports executives in their leadership journey as a coach and an advisor, all while being an active volunteer and expert in the non-profit industry. Learn how her life experiences has shaped her journey in this episode of Seeking the Extraordinary.

In this special episode of Seeking the Extraordinary in honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, The Colony Group’s Brad Levin interviews Carrie Kerskie. Carrie is an identity theft, privacy, and cybersecurity expert and during this episode she walks us through simple yet actionable steps we can take to confidently protect our privacy. Listen now.

In this episode of Seeking the Extraordinary, hear from one of the most impactful pioneers of the private equity and investing world, John Vogelstein. John left Harvard at the age of only 19 years old to pursue a career in finance. From there, he eventually went on to co-lead the venerable Warburg Pincus, along with some of the highest-profile financial investments and rescues in history. But John...

In this episode of Extraordinary Lessons, The Colony Group’s Michael Nathanson, Chair and CEO discusses the concept of ambition. Not all human beings are wired to seek ambition, and if we do, it’s not always in the traditional sense. What exactly are you ambitious about? Listen to Michael’s thoughts in this latest episode.

After her son’s autism diagnosis, Lorri Unumb’s life changed entirely. Lorri is a lawyer, mother, and internationally renowned autism advocate. Her work has been critical in the autism insurance reform in all 50 states. But that didn’t come easy. Tune in as Lorri discusses her journey and welcomes our podcast’s executive producer to join in on the conversation. Learn more about The Unumb Center fo...

In this episode of Extraordinary Lessons, The Colony Group’s Michael Nathanson, Chair and CEO, discusses the benefits of expressing gratitude daily. Whether it’s reducing stress or embracing the reality of our interdependence, this concept can create more opportunities for collaboration, efficiency, and effectiveness. Have you thanked someone today?

Andrew Hughes not only has climbed the seven summits, but also six of the seven volcanic summits, the highest volcanoes on each continent. He also became the fastest and first American man and third person ever to complete the Antarctica trifecta. He practices turning discomfort and challenge into growth and gratitude. But he does this all with a greater purpose; to make meaningful impacts in the...

In this episode of Extraordinary Lessons, The Colony Group’s Michael Nathanson, Chair and CEO, discusses the topic of three-dimensional thinking. Successfully embracing this concept, can help you solve and identify complex solutions – not just the original choices that are offered. How does this concept also help you identify your favorite Star Trek captain? Tune in.

The Colony Group’s Queen Harambee, Client Service Manager, left Africa with her family for a better life and new opportunities. How did that journey shape her perspective and ambitions today? Tune in to hear more in this special episode sponsored by Her Wealth by Colony, hosted by one of Colony’s Senior Portfolio Managers, Kristina Saunders.

A successful business solves the world’s problems, not causes it. They give more to their community than they take. Andrew Winston is a globally recognized expert on megatrends and how to build companies that thrive by serving people and our planet. He is one of the most widely read writers on sustainable businesses in the world with regular columns Harvard Business Review and the MIT Sloan Manage...

In this episode of Extraordinary Lessons, The Colony Group’s Michael Nathanson, Chair and CEO, discusses the topic of modern resilience. What can both individuals and organizations do to withstand and recover from adverse conditions? Learn from Michael and his experiences in this latest episode.

Mark Schonwetter survived the Holocaust, along with his Jewish family, by hiding in the forests and homes of Polish families. Although, he experienced unimaginable horrors as a young boy, he believes in living every day with love and not hatred. Tune in to learn more about his journey and his recent work educating schools about the Holocaust.

In this episode of Extraordinary Lessons, The Colony Group’s Michael Nathanson, Chair and CEO, explains that overusing cliches can oversimplify the world and be dangerous. Tune in to this episode to learn why.

How are D1 basketball and the finance industry similar? The Colony Group’s Whitney Turner, Client Service Associate, will tell you! Here, Whitney discusses how lessons she’s taken from her time as a college athlete have equipped her with a distinct skillset in her new role. Join us for a special episode sponsored by Her Wealth by Colony, hosted by one of Colony’s own Senior Portfolio Managers, Kri...

Growing up in Sri Lanka and finding her way to finance, The Colony Group’s Indrika Arnold, Senior Wealth Advisor and Principal, is no stranger to stepping outside her comfort zone. Learn how she used these challenges to her advantage in this special episode sponsored by Her Wealth hosted by Colony Senior Wealth Advisor and Principal, Dawn Doebler.

For Colony Group Associate Wealth Advisor, Nicole Steinwedell, a career in financial services was never part of the plan, but when her curiosity about the industry piqued, she left behind a 20-year career in Hollywood to pursue a new challenge. Learn more about Nicole’s journey in this special episode sponsored by Her Wealth by Colony, hosted by one of Colony’s own Senior Portfolio Managers, Krist...

The Colony Group’s Nan Vlad, Senior Wealth Advisor and Principal, shares her journey from a life in the performing arts to financial services. Tune in to a special episode sponsored by Her Wealth by Colony, hosted by Colony Senior Wealth Advisor and Principal, Dawn Doebler.