Episodes

  • Sean Knierim on Cross-Sector Solutions and the Power of Resilient Communities

    Sean Knierim on Cross-Sector Solutions and the Power of Resilient Communities
    Jul 12 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Sean Knierim, Founder & Partner at SidePorch. Sean discusses how SidePorch supports leaders across sectors in tackling global challenges, and shares the story behind Shared Ground—a podcast born from personal loss and focused on community resilience and healing. 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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    15 mins
  • Daniel Newman on the AI Infrastructure Boom and What Keeps CEOs Up at Night

    Daniel Newman on the AI Infrastructure Boom and What Keeps CEOs Up at Night
    Jul 11 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Daniel Newman, CEO of The Futurum Group, live from the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills. Daniel shares insights from advising 100+ major tech CEOs and explores how AI, geopolitics, and data centers are converging to reshape the global economy—and what that means for business leaders today. 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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    17 mins
  • Elen Asatryan on Representation, Resilience, and Leading Glendale with Purpose

    Elen Asatryan on Representation, Resilience, and Leading Glendale with Purpose
    Jul 11 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Elen Asatryan, Mayor of Glendale, during the Girls Power Network event in Beverly Hills. Elen shares how her passion for impact—not politics—led her to office and how she's using her platform to amplify women’s voices, dismantle bias, and lead meaningful change in local government. 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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    9 mins
  • Stacy Phillips on Using Her Voice to Empower Women and Build Community

    Stacy Phillips on Using Her Voice to Empower Women and Build Community
    Jul 11 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Stacy Phillips⁠, Partner at Blank Rome LLP, at the Girls Power Network event in Beverly Hills. Stacy shares her journey from top-tier family law attorney to podcast host of Stacy Phillips and Friends, where she leads authentic conversations on empowerment, wellness, and personal growth. Discover how Stacy is bridging law, leadership, and community with grace and grit. 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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    8 mins
  • Alicia Hanf on Building Ecosystems That Empower Underserved Founders

    Alicia Hanf on Building Ecosystems That Empower Underserved Founders
    Jul 11 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Alicia Hanf⁠, Head of Partnerships at LG NOVA, live from the Girls Power Network event in Beverly Hills. Alicia shares her journey from military veteran to venture builder, and how she’s helping shape inclusive innovation ecosystems—first through Dear Mama Ventures and now at LG’s North American innovation arm. A conversation filled with insight, access, and impact. 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
  • David Rivero on Building Monetize Talks and Creating Deal-Driven Communities

    David Rivero on Building Monetize Talks and Creating Deal-Driven Communities
    Jul 11 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews David Rivero, Founder of Monetize Talks, live from a vibrant Girls Power Network event in Beverly Hills. David shares how his monthly events are uniting entrepreneurs to connect, grow, and close real business—while also reflecting on his journey from first-gen Bolivian-American roots to becoming a 10x-thinking community builder. 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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    11 mins
  • Turning Stories Into Six Figures: Christopher Kai’s $1M Speaker Blueprint

    Turning Stories Into Six Figures: Christopher Kai’s $1M Speaker Blueprint
    Jul 10 2025
    In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Christopher Kai, Founder of The GPS Program, GifterX Talks, and The Manthem Group. Live from Monetize Talks in Beverly Hills, Christopher shares his $1M Speaker Blueprint, helping entrepreneurs craft personal, professional, and client stories that convert—and build six-figure businesses by speaking to sell. 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
  • Stephen Meade on Green Bonds, Blockchain Exchanges, and Building Strategic Wealth

    Stephen Meade on Green Bonds, Blockchain Exchanges, and Building Strategic Wealth
    Jul 10 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Stephen Meade, Founder of Big Bamboo LLC, about his work in high-level finance—from facilitating a $16B green bond deal to building a blockchain-powered digital stock exchange. Stephen unpacks his “Bullseye Belief” system and explains why helping others succeed through strategic alignment is his ultimate mission. 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