The Executive Room

In this episode of The Executive Room, host Kimberly Afonso sits down with George Wentworth, COO of Delph X Capital Markets and founder of Group Wentworth, an "Office in a Box" solutions company providing strategic consulting and operational support for small and medium businesses. George discusses his entrepreneurial journey and his dedication to supporting minority-owned enterprises. Listen in a...

In the latest episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso welcomes Hannah Kain , the President and CEO of ALOM , a global leader in supply chain contract packaging and fulfillment. In this episode, Hannah shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from starting ALOM in Silicon Valley to growing it into an international powerhouse with operations across five continents.  Tune in...

In the latest episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso welcomes Jeff Kesler, the President of Dallas Fort Worth at Veritex Community Bank. As the second hire at Veritex, Jeff has played a pivotal role in transforming the bank from just a dream to 12 billion in assets with a 1 billion valuation, making it the 10th largest bank headquartered in Texas.  Listen to Jeff as he shares...

On the latest episode of  The Executive Room Podcast , host Kimberly Afonso sits down with David Blaha, Chief Revenue Officer at Extend. With over 30 years of experience driving revenue growth and transformational leadership, David shares insights from his remarkable career journey, including his time at American Express, where he earned a place in the Hall of Fame. David also dives into how the f...

In the latest episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso welcomes Frank Carbajal , a true star of empowering the Latino community. As the founder and CEO of Es Tiempo and the visionary behind the Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit, Frank's journey is a testament to resilience, passion, and servant leadership. From his parents' journey as migrant workers to the signifi...

In the latest episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso sits down with  Doug Motley , co-founder and managing principal of real estate investment and development firm JLAM. Doug recounts his journey from a corporate strategy role in banking to successful real estate ventures and serving as the Chair of the Delaware Council on Housing. Doug also shares his take on the pressing hou...

In the newest episode of the Executive Room Podcast, host Kimberly Afonso has a candid and enlightening conversation with Jamie Faye . Jamie is a relationship coach who guides visionary leaders using a holistic approach that blends spiritual wisdom and practical strategies. Tune in as Jamie shares the origins of her coaching journey and delves into the importance of investing in relationships and...

In the latest episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso is joined by Bill Pollock, the Founder and CEO of Optimation, a leading company in designing and constructing manufacturing plants. Listen to Bill reflect on his leadership journey spanning nearly four decades. Join us as Bill shares his thoughts on the resurgence of ‘Made in America’ initiatives and how they have reshaped t...

In the newest episode of the Executive Room Podcast, host Kimberly Afonso welcomes Amit Gandhi , Senior Economic and Technical Advisor at Airbnb and Senior Fellow at Wharton. With a PhD in economics, an MBA, and a professorship at Wharton, Amit reflects on his journey that led to a transition from academia to business, sharing his experiences and lessons learned. If you are intrigued by how AI wil...

In the latest episode of the Executive Room Podcast, host Kimberly Afonso welcomes Steve Milo , Founder and CEO of VTrips . Steve is also the host of a podcast focusing on the vacation rental sector, Straight Fire VR. In this episode, Steve shares insights into VTrips' journey from startup to industry leader, highlighting their focus on customer satisfaction and responsible vacation rental pra...

In the newest episode of the Executive Room Podcast, host Kimberly Afonso has an open and honest conversation with David Esposito, combat veteran turned successful healthcare executive, who currently serves as the CEO of ONL Therapeutics .  Listen to David's inspiring career path, examining how he transitioned from military service to the corporate world. David shares what universal leadership...

In the fifth episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso is joined by Chad Kalland , CEO of Vecta Environmental Services .  Join us as Chad talks about his career trajectory, his work at Vecta, the challenges his industry is facing, and his DEI advocacy efforts with The Second Story Project . Tune in to hear Chad’s perspective on how vocal leadership may benefit you, your organizat...

In the fourth episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso is joined by Anthony Dusovic , the President of Tomorrow Water , a pioneering cleantech company. Join us as Anthony dives deep into Tomorrow Water's groundbreaking projects and highlights their holistic approach to sustainability and innovation beyond waste. Listen to Anthony reflect on his experience creating change at...

In the third episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso welcomes David Theobald, the CEO and founder of Davin Healthcare Workforce Solutions, a nurse-founded and employee-owned company. Join us as David shares his deeply personal journey, from his early experiences caring for family members to his unexpected path into nursing and eventually founding his own company. Discover David...

In the second episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso sits down with Sheila Ann Mikhail , a luminary in the life sciences sector and a beacon for women entrepreneurs worldwide. From her law school education to founding AskBio and being recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Sheila's journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of equitable health...

In this episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso sits down for an honest conversation with Shawn Springs , Founder and CEO of WindPact , to explore his remarkable journey from a 13-year NFL veteran to a leading tech executive. Shawn shares his inspiring story of transitioning from professional sports to the world of technology and innovation, highlighting the pivotal moments and...