The Iferia Techcast

Jack Sorenson, a former mechanical engineer, reveals his incredible journey from battling alcoholism and burnout to losing 80 pounds and building a thriving health coaching company. Discover the sustainable health practices that transformed his life and how high-performing individuals can achieve lasting results. From building self-driving cars to building a race car and now helping entrepreneurs...

Feeling stuck trying to "fix" your problems? Glen Lubbert, CEO of Stamina Lab, reveals a radical, solution-focused approach to improving energy, focus, and resilience by building on what's *already* working, instead of dwelling on what's broken. As a former Division I athlete and tech entrepreneur who faced burnout, Glen Lubbert now helps high-achievers thrive. He explains the co...

Your video has only 5 seconds to capture a viewer. Digital marketing expert Anthony Pritchard reveals the formula for creating short, effective videos that generate warm leads for small businesses, even for complex tech products. Struggling to explain your tech product simply? Anthony Prichard, a digital marketing and video production specialist, breaks down the common mistakes businesses make wit...

Who owns the rights to AI-generated art, music, or code? Dr. Don Ray Simmonds, a trademark attorney and AI legal startup founder, dives deep into this groundbreaking question and the future of intellectual property in the age of artificial intelligence. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Simmonds translates complex legal and technical concepts into actionable insights. He reveals how "true...

In a world obsessed with speed, tech entrepreneur Brittany Hansen argues that empathy is the true engine of innovation. From building a SaaS company without venture capital to fighting for sustainability, Brittany shares her unique perspective on leadership, technology, and global responsibility. Brittany Hansen, a Jiu-Jitsu grappler and mom of four, reveals how her diverse experiences shape her a...

What if you could visualize 100% of your creative vision without compromise? Emmy award-winning AI video specialist Erich Archer explains how generative AI is unlocking a new era of storytelling for individual creators. Erich Archer, the creator of "Smarty Pants," an ecosystem of over 100 custom AI tools, shares his journey from producing major network TV shows to becoming a generative A...

When COVID shut down the world, paramedic-turned-CEO Josh Klein saw an opportunity to innovate. He reveals how a crisis forced his 10,000-caregiver network to embrace technology, leading to groundbreaking solutions that are redefining how we care for the elderly at home. Josh Klein, founder of Emerest, shares his journey from the front lines of emergency medicine to building a tech-powered home ca...

What if you could succeed on LinkedIn without ever posting content? LinkedIn pioneer Daniel Alfon, who joined the platform in 2004, reveals why the platform is a secret weapon for introverts and how a powerful profile beats a busy feed every time. In a world obsessed with content creation, Daniel Alfon offers a radical, counterintuitive strategy: treat your LinkedIn profile as a website, not a CV....

Imagine walking 2,000 miles to discover your passion. Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, a PhD food scientist, shares his incredible journey from chemistry to food entrepreneurship, revealing the hidden science behind your favorite flavors and the future of food. From an epic cross-country walk that revealed the true power of food to becoming a leading consultant and author, Dr. Bryan Quoc Le demystifies the worl...

Your brain's ancient stress response system is being overwhelmed by modern life. Allen Imbarrato, a software veteran, reveals how his new AI-powered app, KiFlow, helps you transform stress into strength in under 20 minutes. After decades building software for businesses and a decade living in an ashram, Allen Imbarrato merges deep tech with deep mindfulness. He explains why our "Stone Age...

If your airplane had a 10% chance of crashing, would you stay on board? Leadership professor and systems thinker Charlie Sheppard uses this chilling analogy to reframe the climate crisis as the ultimate systems failure—a problem we can no longer afford to sit on the fence about. With a multifaceted background spanning biotech, computer science, and Fortune 500 consulting, Charlie Sheppard brings a...

Is your business stuck in a cycle of chaos and constant firefighting? Stewart Ervin, a fractional CFO and business turnaround expert, shares his "Built to Run" playbook that has helped companies achieve an average 36.7% revenue increase by fixing the one thing most leaders miss. With over 25 years in finance and manufacturing, Stewart Ervin has seen it all. He reveals why the ultimate bo...

If you spend over five hours on screens daily, there's a 99% chance you have digital eye strain. Dr. Roger Wu, a board-certified optometrist, explains the science behind this modern epidemic and reveals the innovative, drinkable solution he invented to protect our vision. After 25 years of clinical practice, Dr. Wu saw an explosion of screen-related eye issues—from dry eyes in 9-year-olds to e...

What if Earth is just a petri dish for consciousness? Mark L. Christensen, creator of the provocative Fungus Theory, challenges everything you thought you knew about humanity's origins and its cosmic future. Discover why our ultimate purpose is to escape our dying planet as its "spore of consciousness." Blending cosmology, biology, and visionary philosophy, storyteller and filmmaker...

Feeling the weight of constant pressure? Dr. Lizette Warner, a Smart Rewiring™ scientist, reveals why burnout is a system failure, not a personal flaw, and how to use neuroscience to accelerate your career without sacrificing your well-being. ​As a former Chief Science Officer who experienced burnout herself, Dr. Lizette Warner developed the Smart Rewiring™ method to help senior leaders beat burno...

Brand strategist Lynn Colepaugh reveals her unique human-AI collaboration with her personalized ChatGPT, named Binghe. Discover how to build a partnership with AI that goes beyond prompts to enhance creativity and decision-making. ​ What happens when your AI tool acts less like a function and more like a coworker with sass and memory? Lynn Colepaugh, founder of Cyber PR Army, shares her journey fr...

Discover how creativity and failure intertwine to shape innovation and success. In this episode, Ezekiel Iferia sits down with Nancy Napier, an expert in organizational creativity, to explore how failure can become a catalyst for fresh ideas and breakthroughs in technology, engineering, and life. Key Takeaways: Why the fear of failure limits innovation—and how to overcome it. How creative teams ca...

How do you rebuild your life and career after devastating loss and bankruptcy? Jody Durand, a farmer, sales expert, and author of "Country Boy Soul," reveals the hard-won lessons from his journey through personal and professional collapse to a powerful comeback. In this episode, you’ll discover: · The "Mathematical Equation of Success" for sales and influence that technical pro...

Is your workspace making you tired? After overcoming a 6-year Lyme disease battle, health coach Anthony Guastella reveals how tech professionals can "debug" their health by optimizing the most basic elements: air, water, and light. Learn how a simple software change can reduce screen fatigue and why the water you drink directly impacts your brain's performance. In this episode, you’l...

When your credit card system crashes during a lunch rush, do you want a robot or a human on the line? Andrew Bolton, a Harvard-trained financial strategist and CEO of TechRescue, reveals why betting on human connection is not just "good karma"—it's a quantifiable growth strategy that saved his company after $200,000 in debt. In this episode, you’ll discover: · The "one-inch&quot...

Why did the water bed fail despite its promise of motion? John Huff, a prolific inventor and lifelong scientist, reveals the one engineering flaw that doomed it and how his patented Floating Bed uses precise pendulum motion to tap into your body's lymphatic system and nervous system for transformative sleep. In this episode, you’ll discover: · The "Eureka Moment" that solved why chao...

How do you fix your health when all the tests say you're "normal" but you feel terrible? Beth Mielbrecht, a mechanical engineer turned health detective, reveals how she uses bio-energetic testing as a "check engine light" for the human body, uncovering root causes that traditional medicine misses. In this episode, you’ll discover: · The 4-key engineering framework for heali...

How can a simple patch activate your body's own "master foundation cells" to repair DNA and reduce chronic pain? Darlene Greene, a retired US Navy Commander and tech executive, shares her journey from using advanced stem cell therapies to discovering a non-pharmaceutical technology that helped reverse her autoimmune conditions and restore her husband's quality of life during his...

How does a simple, low-tech solution often beat a complex, expensive one? Damien Lacey, a lean efficiency expert who trained at Toyota in Japan, reveals why the key to scaling a business isn't more technology, but a clearer understanding of your core process—the "pipe" that work flows through. In this episode, you’ll discover: · Why the most effective operational fix is often a proce...

Why do even the best finance teams struggle with clunky spreadsheets? Blaine Bertsch, Co-Founder and CEO of Dryrun, shares his journey from creative agency owner to fintech CEO, revealing how blending design thinking with deep financial insight creates software that CFOs actually love to use. In this episode, you’ll discover: · Why the initial target customer for his SaaS was completely wrong—and...