The ProFiles Podcast

Meridith Elliott Powell is a business strategist, an award-winning author, and hall of fame speaker. She worked her way up from an entry-level position to earn her seat at the C-Suite table, and her career expands over several industries including banking, healthcare, and finance. Now Meridith works with some of the top companies and organizations around the world by helping them embrace uncertain...

Welcome to a special edition of the Profiles Podcast! While I usually bring you insightful interviews with experts on their career journeys, today's episode takes a different approach. Think of it as a "wisdom wrap-up," but don't let that mislead you—this installment is a unique deep dive into a single, crucial topic: deep listening. As we kick off the new year, I'm experimenting with shorter, mor...

Today I am very lucky to sit down with Kurt Wilkin. Kurt is a best-selling author for his book ‘Who’s Your Mike?,’ he is an angel investor, an entrepreneur, and HireBetter’s  Co-Founder. Hirebetter is a national recruiting firm working directly with leaders of high-growth companies to build game-changing teams. In our conversation, Kurt and I cover: The major misconception in entrepreneurship The...

In this landmark 25th episode of the Profiles Podcast, I've prepared a special treat for all of you—a condensed, action-packed episode featuring some of my favorite snippets from past conversations. Throughout the series, my goal has been to extract the habits, strategies, and defining characteristics that propel individuals to become world-class performers, industry titans, and exemplary leaders....

Welcome to this episode of the Profiles Podcast with Richard Bliss. Now working as the CEO at Blisspoint, Richard has had quite the career to get him there. With over 110K followers on social media, Richard now teaches the top executives and CEOs in Silicon Valley, the importance of building an online identity. Oh yeah, and he's an author. The man does it all. In this conversation Richard and I di...

Today I’m so lucky to introduce Mr. Tucker Bryant on the Profiles Podcast. Fresh out of Stanford, Tuck went to work at Google, and then transitioned into speaking full time. He has shared stages with names such as Mark Cuban and Bill Belichick, and captivated audiences with his brilliant speeches. Mr. Bryant talks about how Poetry—and the creative process of poets—can be applicable not only in a c...

Today, we're lucky enough to welcome Tim Hayden on The Profiles Podcast. Tim is the CEO at Brain + Trust, a speaker, an expert on AI, data, & privacy, and he's also a social anthropologist who studies human behavior and how it is influenced by technology and communication. My conversation with Tim covers many different topics, including: - The digital apocalypse  - The role of data in our live...

In this episode of the ProFiles Podcast I chat with Dr. Zina Cinker.  She is an expert in Graphene, the Director General at MATTER, the Chief Creator at PUZZLE X, a physicist, activist, and TED & keynote speaker.  Our conversations covers: - Graphene,  - Creativity,  - Expression.  - The importance of science, - The future of science, - AI, - Quantum, - And much more! Dr. Cinker is an incredib...

Welcome to ‘The Pro-Files Podcast’ In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Clint Murphy, the CFO of Mosaic, with over 20 years of finance experience. But that's just his day job. Clint boasts >400,000 social media followers, a podcast, and "The Growth Guide" newsletter. He's also an executive coach, an incredible father to two boys, he's a triathlete, ultra marathon runner, and part of the Thousa...

Welcome to ‘The Pro-Files Podcast’ In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Clint Murphy, the CFO of Mosaic, with over 20 years of finance experience. But that's just his day job. Clint boasts >400,000 social media followers, a podcast, and "The Growth Guide" newsletter. He's also an executive coach, an incredible father to two boys, he's a triathlete, ultra marathon runner, and part of the Thousa...

Today we sit down with Marshall Davis Jones, the renowned poet and communication expert, to explore the transformative power of tonal influence on effective communication. Marshall shares his inspiring career trajectory, leading us to the heart of his fascination with understanding tones of voice and their impact on daily interactions. Discover the key concepts from his book, "Tonal Influence," an...

Scott's Book: 'I Thought I was a Leader' Join us for an inspiring episode of Pro-Files with entrepreneur, podcast host, and author, Scott De Long. We delve into his book 'I Thought I Was a Leader,' exploring leadership principles and effective communication. Scott shares his journey, highlighting crucial leadership traits and practical advice. Discover the power of empathy, active listening, and b...

Join me for an extraordinary conversation as I sit down with Tom Neumann, the Deputy Director of Earth Sciences at NASA Goddard. Prepare to be captivated as we delve into Tom's journey across Antarctica, his remarkable feat of constructing one of the largest space lasers in history, his intriguing insights into the future of pioneering companies such as SpaceX, and how he manages to oversee 1,000+...

Join us on "Professional Profiles" as we welcome Jason Scharf, an angel investor with a passion for biotech, who has nurtured groundbreaking technologies and supported the growth of startups poised to revolutionize the industry. As the host of the acclaimed Austin Next podcast, Jason explores the latest advancements in biotech and engages in thought-provoking conversations with industry pioneers....

On this episode of Professional Profiles, we are honored to have Mr. Elijah May as our guest. With his extensive experience as a co-founder of Funded House, Mr. May brings valuable insights on growth, strategies, and achieving success. He is also an integral part of Team CMO, a pioneering talent agency dedicated to supporting CMOs. As a mentor at Mediatech Ventures, Mr. May empowers artists, devel...

Join us in this episode of Professional Profiles as we explore the incredible journey of Michael Portman, founder of Birds Barbershop. Discover how Michael embraced failure as a catalyst for growth, found his niche, started a business, and built a resonant brand. Gain valuable insights into navigating the professional landscape and shaping a fulfilling career. Get ready for inspiration and practic...

Join Thom Singer, a professional speaker, former marketing and business development manager, and head of the Austin Technology Council (ATC), as he explores the transformative power of networking in this captivating episode of "Professional Profiles." With engaging anecdotes and personal insights, Thom unravels the secrets behind successful networking, emphasizing the incredible opportunities that...

Join us as we dive into the world of venture development with renowned expert Paul O'Brien. In this episode, Paul shares his unique role in bridging the gap between venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, companies, and government entities. Mr. O'Brien shares invaluable insights and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in this captivating episode. Discover the key factors behind successful star...

In today's episode, I am joined by Matthew Sag, an esteemed legal scholar, who holds the distinguished position of Professor of Law at Emory University Law School, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science. Renowned for his profound expertise in copyright law and intellectual property, Professor Sag is a prominent figure in the United States when it comes to the f...

Join us in this episode of Professional Profiles as we explore the fascinating journey of Matt Cook PhD, a bestselling author, composer, and the COO at Momenta. Having traveled to over 160 countries and all 50 states, Matt shares his insights on finding success in the future. Discover how he believes we overcome challenges, uncover passions, and leverage diverse skill sets to thrive in creative pu...

Welcome to today's episode of Professional Profiles, where we're joined by Dr. Becca North, a researcher, and writer on the topic of failure. Dr. North has spent years exploring the psychology of failure, including its impact on individuals and organizations, and how to overcome it to achieve success. Dr. North explains the importance of embracing failure as a crucial component of growth and learn...

Join us in this episode of 'Professional Profiles' as we sit down with Dr. Tyrrell Burrus, an orthopedic sports medicine physician, to discuss his journey in the field and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. From his early days in medical school to his current role as a leading expert in sports medicine, Dr. Burrus will share his insights and experiences in this specialized area of me...

Today we sit down with Patrick Terry, the co-founder, and previous CEO of P. Terry's, a rapidly growing burger chain known for its commitment to using all-natural, locally-sourced ingredients. Patrick shares the inspiration behind starting P. Terry's, and the challenges he faced along the way. From humble beginnings, as a small burger stand to almost 30 locations throughout Texas, Patrick's story...

In this episode, we speak with David Moriarty, a high-ranking manager at Apple who specializes in fraud detection. He has been with the company for over two decades and has played an important role in the success of many of Apple's most popular products. In this interview, David shares his experience working at Apple, his leadership approach, and his insights on how to achieve success. 

Today I am joined by Matt Murphy, a man whose extraordinary ability to connect people has propelled him to success in business. As a co-founder of Astra Capital Management, Matt has over two decades of strategic investment experience, even working as the president of Grande Communications during his career. Join me as we discuss his steps to developing a passion, using failure to your advantage, a...