Episodes

  • Alexis Hatchett on Why Hollywood Isn’t Bouncing Back and Where Stories Still Thrive

    Alexis Hatchett on Why Hollywood Isn’t Bouncing Back and Where Stories Still Thrive
    Jul 10 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Alexis Hatchett⁠, Creative Executive at Queens Collective Media (in association with Blue Shore Films). From the ripple effects of Hollywood's production stall to the rise of female-led documentaries, Alexis sheds light on the industry's transformation and her mission to spotlight voices that matter. This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inviting us to cover the conference. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Valeria Sweet on Acting, Mental Health, and Her Upcoming Film 51/50

    Valeria Sweet on Acting, Mental Health, and Her Upcoming Film 51/50
    Jul 7 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Valeria Sweet⁠, actress and filmmaker, about her lead role in 51/50, a psychological feature film in production. Recorded at Cinequest in San Jose, the conversation explores Valeria’s approach to portraying mental illness with authenticity, her collaborative work on the script, and the personal mission behind her storytelling. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Sean McCarthy on Directing with Grit, Humor, and Creative Curiosity

    Sean McCarthy on Directing with Grit, Humor, and Creative Curiosity
    Jul 7 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Sean McCarthy⁠, award-winning filmmaker and founder of Gorilla Wanderers, about his lifelong journey in storytelling. From filming 80 shorts in high school to launching the comedy series Doucheaholics, Sean shares insights on building a creative career through curiosity, discipline, and authentic collaboration. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Phillip Andre Botello on Finding Heart in Becoming Vera

    Phillip Andre Botello on Finding Heart in Becoming Vera
    Jul 7 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Phillip Andre Botello⁠, actor in Becoming Vera, a heartfelt underdog story centered on a gifted foster youth. Speaking from Cinequest Film Festival, Botello shares how the script moved him, his character’s mentor role, and his ongoing love for festivals that uplift emerging artists and authentic stories. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Championing Immigrant Stories: Jannelle So-Perkins on Building Purposeful Media Platforms

    Championing Immigrant Stories: Jannelle So-Perkins on Building Purposeful Media Platforms
    Jul 2 2025
    In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jannelle So-Perkins⁠, CEO & Executive Producer at Jannelle So Productions, Inc., about her mission to spotlight immigrant stories and create meaningful representation in media. From launching the longest-running Filipino talk show outside the Philippines to producing hundreds of interviews, Jannelle shares her passion for uplifting voices often left behind by mainstream outlets. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Tanya Acker on Conflict, Civility, and How Courts Can Be Tools for Empowerment

    Tanya Acker on Conflict, Civility, and How Courts Can Be Tools for Empowerment
    Jun 22 2025
    In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Tanya Acker, host of The Tanya Acker Show and television judge on Tribunal Justice, during the Milken Global Conference. They discuss how society can shift away from conflict-driven discourse and toward deeper understanding—and why Tanya believes in the power of the courts as a tool for leveling the playing field. Tanya also shares insights from her book Make Your Case: Finding Your Win in Civil Court. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Laurie Meadoff Participates in The Milken Institute Global Conference

    Laurie Meadoff Participates in The Milken Institute Global Conference
    Jun 7 2025
    Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Laurie Meadoff⁠, Founder & President at The CityKids Foundation, explore The CityKids Foundation and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Big thank you to ⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • "Living Legends 66-0" Released by Film Producer Michael Hopwood

    "Living Legends 66-0" Released by Film Producer Michael Hopwood
    May 31 2025
    New film alert! In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Michael Hopwood⁠, Founder and CEO at Living Legends 66-0 LLC, explore Michael's new film, "Living Legends 66-0." Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 mins