The Marquis Masters Podcast

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with DW Duke . He’s a veteran attorney with decades of experience across professional liability, business litigation, and real estate, but his deepest focus is human rights and civil rights . DW is also a lifelong martial artist. He’s a 5th-degree black belt in Taekwondo and a 6th-degree black belt in a fighting-focused Taekwond...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Beth Mund sits down with Gladys Keith, the president of FSB Friends of Small Business Agency. Gladys recounts her unique journey, beginning with her studies in economics at the University of Miami, which laid the foundation for her future career. She explains how her path took an unexpected turn, leading her to specialize in surety bonds—a field...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with John McHugh of WealthTrust Asset Management for a wide-ranging conversation on what separates real portfolio management from hot takes and guesswork. John shares how his career began as an oil and gas auditor in West Texas, then evolved through corporate finance and leadership roles before he ultimately launched his own RIA...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Beth Mund welcomes Heidi Lange, the founder of H. Lang Educational Consulting, for an inspiring and insightful conversation. Heidi begins by sharing her personal journey, recounting her early struggles with reading as a child growing up in Denver. She credits a transformative fifth-grade teacher for igniting her passion for learning and setting her...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Nick Frank sits down with retired educator Laurel Morton, who spent an impressive 35 years teaching fourth and fifth grade in California. Lori’s journey into education began long before she set foot in a real classroom; as a child growing up in Cincinnati, she would often play school in her basement, assigning roles to her siblings and friends. This...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Nick Franck sits down with Doctor Abbas Mohammadi, president, CEO, and clinical director of Columbia Dental. Doctor Mohammadi recounts his remarkable journey, beginning with a formative experience in his childhood. At just nine years old, he suffered a severe toothache while growing up in Iran, an ordeal that would ultimately shape the course of his...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with Dr. Arthur Euler , founder of Euler Consulting , to explore a remarkable career that spans clinical medicine, military service, academia, pharmaceutical leadership, and high-stakes FDA submissions. Dr. Euler shares how an unexpected turn during his fellowship at UCLA led him into the world of clinical research, where he wou...

What does it really take to build America’s highways and bridges? In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with Stephen Jacobs , Superintendent at OHLA-USA, for a high-energy, behind-the-scenes look at large-scale infrastructure construction. With more than 30 years in the field and projects spanning 47 states, Stephen has built everything from balanced box cantilever...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with Susan Schall , engineer, consultant, author, and founder of SOS Consulting, to explore what happens when technical rigor meets human-centered leadership. Susan shares the powerful lesson that shaped her career early on: every problem has two solutions, the correct solution and the right solution. The correct one comes from...

In this powerful episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with Darius Reid to explore what it truly means to lead when the stakes are high. Darius shares the story behind guiding teams across New York and the Northeast during the uncertainty of COVID, making bold early decisions to prioritize people first, and ultimately delivering a record-breaking year that earned him presti...

In this powerful episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with Henrietta England , founder and visionary behind Tri-Fold Connections , financial consultant, author, podcaster, and community leader. Raised by a father shaped by the Great Depression, Henrietta learned the principles of saving, investing, and financial discipline at an early age. That foundation became the drivin...

Alexandria J. Crouthamel, Esq.: Building a Modern Law Firm, a Media Brand, and Fighting for the Vulnerable In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan sits down with Alexandria J. Crouthamel, Esq. , founder of Crouthamel Law Offices , to explore what it takes to build a thriving law practice while simultaneously growing a powerful personal brand in media. From courtroom advocacy to viral...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with inventor, surgeon, and serial medical device entrepreneur Albert Chin . Albert’s career began far from operating rooms. Growing up in Grand Junction, Colorado , he was a musician first, playing piano, violin, and even serving as a church organist before pivoting toward engineering. After earning advanced degrees in mechanic...

What if the traditional search-and-rescue system was never built for the people who need it most? In this powerful episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with Gene Saunders, Founder and CEO of Project Lifesaver , to explore how one former police captain transformed emergency response for families affected by autism, Alzheimer’s, and other cognitive disorders. Gene shares how...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with Victor Gong , Founder of Vextreme LLC and self-described Covenant Architect of the New Earth . Victor’s journey spans traditional software engineering roles at companies like Dexcom and AT&T to launching a mission-driven venture focused on AI continuity, identity, and values-based innovation. Founded in 2025, Vextreme L...

What if one observation in a city laboratory could change global public health policy? In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Howard Walter Mielke , Adjunct Research Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine, whose groundbreaking research on urban soil contamination helped drive the phaseout of leaded gasoline in the United States and around the world. Born i...

Bruce DeShields has spent more than four decades working where stress, emotion, and split-second decisions collide. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Bruce, a decorated law enforcement leader and certified FBI crisis hostage negotiator, to unpack what he learned across homicide investigations, negotiation work, and rising through the ranks to Chief of County Detectives. Bruce shares how a child...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with Barry Fingerhut , CEO of Certification Partners, venture investor, and author, to explore one of the biggest questions of our time: If AI is reshaping every industry, what actually prepares people for the future? Barry shares his journey from 40 years in New York’s investment world to leading a credentialing organization th...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Steve Munkeby , founder of NextGen Publications , to explore a remarkable career spanning the U.S. military, aerospace innovation, robotics, and, now, authorship in the age of generative AI. Steve shares how watching the moon landing at age 14 inspired his journey into aerospace, eventually leading him to work on the Space S...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with George Landrith , President and CEO of the Frontiers of Freedom Institute , constitutional advocate, author, and longtime public policy leader. George shares the philosophy behind his book Let Freedom Ring Again and explains why America’s founding principles remain the roadmap to freedom, prosperity, and civil society. From...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast , Ryan Estes sits down with Joan Gillman , an educator at The Browning School in New York City. Browning’s mission is to develop men of intellect and integrity , grounded in four guiding values: curiosity, honesty, dignity, and purpose . Joan shares what it really takes to teach science to energetic young students in a modern attention economy. You’ll...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with James Eade, an accomplished author, chess master, and founder of The Eade Foundation. Jim shares the origin story behind launching an international chess charity, including the humbling reality that the need is limitless and the hardest part of service can be learning your own constraints. He explains why chess is more than...

This is where legacy meets leadership. For over a century, Marquis Who’s Who has chronicled the individuals who shape industries, influence generations, and redefine what’s possible. And now, we bring their stories directly to you. Each episode features an intimate conversation with a Marquis honoree. Not just about titles or accolades, but about the journey. The early influences. The pivotal deci...