Voice of Growth - Mastering the Mind and Market

The modern world is loud, reactive, and deeply polarized. In this powerful monologue, Manny Teran breaks down how Stoic philosophy offers a stabilizing framework for navigating tragedy, division, and emotional overload.   Using the killing of a protester as a catalyst—not a verdict—this episode avoids tribal blame and instead asks a deeper question:   How should we respond as human being...

Eva’s story is one of evolution, not linear success.    Born in Soviet-era Lithuania, Eva grew up in a deeply communal, family-centered environment shaped by discipline, creativity, and survival. When the Soviet Union collapsed, uncertainty forced an entire generation to confront freedom without a roadmap. That upheaval ultimately brought Eva to the United States—landing in Tucson, Arizo...

In this episode of The Voice of Growth, Manny Teran sits down with Pat Risner, President of the Hermosa Project at South32, to explore what next-generation mining truly looks like.   This conversation goes far beyond extraction. Pat shares how Hermosa—located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona—represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink how industries create shared value across nation...

What if the most powerful tool for growth isn’t a strategy, a KPI dashboard, or a five-year plan—but a creed?  In this deeply personal episode of Voice of Growth: Mastering the Mind and Market, Manny Teran introduces the concept of a personal and business creed—a living declaration of principles that guides identity, decisions, and behavior over time.  Manny shares how he developed his p...

If you pay attention to the news long enough, it feels like the world is ending every 24 hours.   Wars, disease, AI disruption, political division, economic uncertainty—modern media thrives on amplifying fear, outrage, and tribalism. In this solo episode of The Voice of Growth, Manny Teran lays out a third path between obsession and ignorance: being informed without being emotionally hijacked...

Career change isn’t about starting over—it’s about repurposing what you already know. In this episode of The Voice of Growth, Ron Stein—author of Say Yes to Own Your Success: Twelve Principles to Catapult a Career You Love...at Any Stage of Life—shares lessons from Wall Street, Hollywood, and entrepreneurship on how to pivot intelligently, manage doubt, and build a career you love at any stage of...

In this personal episode of The Voice of Growth, host Manny Teran steps away from interviews to share his own origin story—and the philosophy that now drives everything he builds. Through three distinct phases of life—Foundations of Character, Ambition and Exposure, and Integration and Purpose—Manny reflects on how early loss, relentless curiosity, leadership, and lived experience forged a worldvi...

Leadership is not a straight line—it’s a series of moments that test clarity, character, and conviction.  In this episode of The Voice of Growth, Manny Teran sits down with Randi Dorman for a thoughtful conversation about leadership evolution, personal growth, and the often unseen inner work required to lead well over time.  This discussion explores:   How leadership changes as expe...

As the year winds down, most leaders slow down. The best ones sharpen the saw.  In this solo episode of The Voice of Growth, Manny Teran challenges the idea that year-end reflection is passive, nostalgic, or optional. Instead, he reframes reflection as an active strategic discipline—one that separates leaders who repeat the past from those who compound forward.  This conversation explore...

In this episode of The Voice of Growth, Manny Teran sits down with Callie Groth — defense-tech founder, CEO of BlackBar, ranch owner, and Mentor-in-Residence at the University of Arizona’s McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship.  From building warfighter-focused technologies to running a cattle company in Cochise County, Callie’s story is one of relentless resilience, freedom, and reinvention. S...

In this solo episode of The Voice of Growth, host Manny Teran dives deep into Netflix’s monumental $82.7 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros., HBO, and HBO Max — and what it reveals about how great companies evolve.  Manny explores the timeless distinction between value and value delivery, a concept rooted in his work with Adam Hartung at Spark Partners. Through the Netflix story — from DVDs b...

In this inspiring episode of The Voice of Growth, Manny Teran sits down with Felipe Garcia, President and CEO of Visit Tucson, to explore the heartbeat of a city on the rise. Felipe shares his journey from Monterrey, Mexico, to becoming one of Tucson’s most influential leaders in tourism and cross-border economic development.  Together, they discuss identity, adaptability, gastronomy, and res...

In this deeply reflective Thanksgiving-week episode, Voice of Growth host Manny Teran explores one of life’s most transformative emotions — gratitude. Speaking from his hometown in southeastern Arizona, Manny unpacks how gratitude lives at the intersection of selfishness and selflessness, serving as both a personal fuel and a bridge to connection.  He shares stories from his own life — growin...

In this episode of The Voice of Growth, Manny Teran sits down with John Hudak, Publisher of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine and longtime advocate for Southern Arizona’s cultural and economic vitality. From revitalizing downtown Tucson to redefining what local storytelling means in a digital world, Hudak shares how a great city deserves a great city magazine—and how authentic media can unite a community....

Dominic Ortega is the guy people look for at Tucson galas—because if he’s taking your picture, your story is getting told. In this Voice of Growth episode, Dominic shares how a marketer’s habit—always exceed expectations—became a community superpower. We cover raising six figures with a few phone calls, why everyone can do something, and how a single, well-told story can unlock real money for Casa...

Death isn’t just a shadow; it’s a sharpener. In this Voice of Growth monologue, Manny shares why keeping mortality in view creates urgency, clarity, and compassion. We talk about recent losses, the Stoic practice of memento mori, and the two levers it gives operators: brevity (decide and ship) and legacy (build to outlast you). We go practical—wills, trusts, life insurance—and we get human: ending...

Wellness isn’t a spa day—it’s operational excellence for your body. Dr. Jesús Bernal, founder of MueveFlex and longtime chiropractor/sports physician, lays out why high performers must treat themselves like industrial athletes: warm-up, cool-down, recovery, and individualized care. We cover reducing cognitive load (stop spending brain cycles on pain), daily self-care, meditation, placebo/nocebo, a...

Working with powerful, Type-A execs doesn’t require ego games—it requires calm, clarity, and craft. In this Voice of Growth monologue, Manny breaks down the three patterns you’ll see in power rooms (compression, signal seeking, status instinct) and why asymmetric accountability makes leaders move fast. Then we get practical: a Stoic backbone for control and composure, Chris Voss tools (FM-DJ voice...

Emmy-winning filmmaker Jim Stone left a lucrative aerospace career because the success felt empty—and the culture made him someone he didn’t want to be. In this Voice of Growth conversation, Manny and Jim dig into why story still moves markets, how You + AI (not either/or) is the modern creative edge, and why every company must act like a media company or get left behind. Jim shares the Bombardier...

In this Voice of Growth episode, Manny Teran sits down with filmmaker, critic, and preservation leader Herb Stratford — the force behind the $14M restoration of Tucson’s Fox Theatre and the upcoming rebirth of the 1915 Teatro Carmen in Barrio Viejo. Herb explains why old theaters are more than pretty buildings: they’re where communities learned how to feel together. He talks about sneaking into th...

You’re not burned out because you’re weak. You’re burned out because you’re drowning in promises you never should’ve made.  In this Voice of Growth episode, Manny Teran breaks down the real reason high performers stay overloaded: we keep saying “yes” to protect our image, to please people, to chase every opportunity — and we call it hustle. It’s not hustle. It’s erosion.  We cover: &nbsp...

Artist‑entrepreneur Joe O’Connell (Creative Machines; Second Sky) shows how to design third objects that spark real connection—and why leaders should practice stoic judgment in a world of unstoppable forces. We cover Gen‑Alpha unplugging, AI as a creative copilot, and a rooftop sculpture in Japan that turns shadow play into community.

Confidence isn’t volume—it’s steady trust people feel when you’re clear, prepared, and calm. You can train it. Focus on what you can control—your response—not the outcome.  The simple playbook  - Preparation: Do the reps. Write your goal, three facts, and one ask. Practice twice. - Precision: Say less, mean more. Give a clear answer and stop. - Presence: Breathe, hold eye contact, don’t...

Jeff Lang went from TI engineer to building a global manufacturing platform serving 230 Fortune 500 customers. His playbook: assemble the right team, design humane systems (free meals, on-site clinic), manage concentration risk, and make quality your moat—down to a lifetime warranty after sub-0.01% returns. We also dig into AI guardrails and how to stay effective in a polarized world.

Guest interview with Blaine Wilson who discusses that OpenAI Dev Day wasn’t just hype. Apps inside ChatGPT, drag-drop agent builders (with evals), and code CLIs let you turn plain English into shipped software. With Blaine Wilson, we map the platform shift (where the prompt lives, value follows), real use cases you can build now, and the leadership posture to win: embrace the suck, celebrate learn...