Thirty Minute Mentors

Kara Goldin, the founder and CEO of Hint Water, joins Adam to discuss her journey from executive assistant to corporate executive to successful entrepreneur. Kara shares her best tips on how to climb the corporate ladder while working for a large company and her advice on how to start, build and lead your own. Kara and Adam also discuss how Hint became the unofficial water of Silicon Valley, attra...

Rick Barry is the only person in the history of basketball to lead the NBA, ABA and NCAA in scoring. An NBA Hall of Famer and a member of the NBA's official list of the 50 greatest players of all time, Rick joins Adam to discuss the best life lessons he has learned from his five decades playing, coaching, broadcasting and commenting on the game. Rick and Adam cover a wide range of topics, includin...

There are very few people in the world who are self-made billionaires. Dr. Gary K. Michelson is one of them. Gary joins Adam to share the best lessons he has learned from his journey as a student working two jobs to afford college to a spinal surgeon and inventor to a leading philanthropist. Gary and Adam discuss what it takes and what it means to be successful; how to overcome inhibitions and rea...

Christina Cindrich is a two-time Emmy Award winning producer and travel host, known for her work on Private Islands and Global Passport with Christina Cindrich. Christina joins Adam to detail her non-linear journey and share the best lessons she has learned along the way. Christina and Adam delve into topics including how and when to pivot personally and professionally; how to push your comfort zo...

One of the most revered military leaders of our time, Admiral James Stavridis served for thirty seven years in the United States Navy, including his last four as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. Admiral Stavridis joins Adam to share the best lessons he has learned over the course of his illustrious career, from how to lead and inspire others to how to lead your own day and life. Admiral Stavridis...

Dr. Kamlesh D. Patel, known as Daaji to his hundreds of thousands of followers, has influenced millions of people around the world through his writing, speaking and workshops focused on meditation and mindfulness. Dr. Patel leads the Heartfulness Institute, which oversees centers and ashrams in over 130 countries. Dr. Patel joins Adam to share his perspective and best tips on how to live a happier...

As a Fortune 500 CEO, Doug Conant led the turnaround of one of America's most beloved brands. Doug is one of the most respected authorities on business and leadership today and is celebrated for his tenure atop Campbell Soup Company. But years earlier, Doug had to turn his own career around after finding himself out of work. Doug joins Adam to discuss his best lessons from his journey to and his t...

Hollywood icon Rob Lowe has starred in countless movies and television shows for over thirty years. He has also battled through intense personal and professional challenges along the way. Rob joins Adam to share the best lessons he has learned through the ups and downs, including how to fight through adversity, overcome self-doubt and live a happier life.. Rob and Adam cover a broad range of subje...

Tom Griffiths, the co-founder of FanDuel and CEO of Hone, joins Adam to explain how he and his partners stumbled into a billion dollar idea and business model that disrupted the sports and gaming industries. Tom details the best lessons he has learned from the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, including how and when to pivot. Tom and Adam also dive into a wide range of topics, from th...

Bridget Mary McCormack is the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Bridget is also a former law professor and the founder of the first innocence clinic in the country that exclusively handles non-DNA evidence cases. Bridget joins Adam to detail her journey to the bench, provide insight into life as Chief Justice and share the best lessons she has learned on a wide range of subjects, includ...

Gold's Gym CEO Adam Zeitsiff joins Adam to share his thoughts on how to get to the top and how to lead once you are there. Adam Z. delves into his journey from student to CEO of a company that caters to over 3 million members across 29 countries and his strategy for Gold's in a changing marketplace. Adam Z. and Adam also discuss a day in the life leading a global business, how to win in the modern...

Suzanne Somers has a resume few can match: she was the star of a hit television show, she has written 14 New York Times bestselling books, and she has built and marketed countless successful businesses around her likeness. Suzanne joins Adams to open up about the highs and lows of her journey, including how she bounced back from growing up in an abusive home, from cancer and from getting fired fro...

Dan Helfrich is the Chairman and CEO of Deloitte Consulting, where he runs a $10 billion business that is comprised of over 55,000 professionals. Dan is also the play-by-play announcer for the Georgetown Hoyas men's soccer team. Dan joins Adam to discuss the keys to getting to the top in a highly competitive industry while thriving outside of work; how to lead a modern organization; and his best a...

Kayak co-founder Keith Melnick speaks to Adam about building a multibillion-dollar business, the key to raising capital and why the best employees think they are about to get fired. Keith Melnick, the co-founder of Kayak and CEO of The Zebra, joins Adam to share his best lessons about entrepreneurship, leadership, and hiring from his experience building a multibillion-dollar business. Adam and Kei...