Best Cornerstone Advisors Podcasts (2025)

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2025 in Fintech: The Best Insights from Fintech Hustle Podcast 14:05

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Host Sam Kilmer looks back at the year’s most quoted hallway moments—packed with real-world takes on AI (purposeful, not buzzwordy), stablecoins (watch the fiat on/off-ramps), data activation (from “we have it” to “we use it”), and go-to-market alignment. Highlights include an AI reality check from a startup CEO, pragmatic stablecoin guidance from …

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Episode 137 - Cornerstones of Process Safety Training with Guest Tim Murphy 28:24

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In this episode, Rob is joined by Tim Murphy, the Manager of the Corporate Process Safety Department at one of our longtime clients, Arkema. Rob and Tim discuss Cornerstones of Process Safety, a Process Safety training workshop that Amplify partnered with Arkema to create and bring to their engineers annually. Tune in to hear about the advantages t…

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How Rituals (Not Routines) Transform Leadership and Life | Erin Coupe | 678 20:25

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What if you could stop running on empty—and still perform at your best? That's the question Erin Coupe, author of "I Can Fit That In" (and host of a podcast by the same name), invites leaders to ask. She challenges the old "time management" mindset that rewards burnout and box-checking, replacing it with a human-centered strategy of presence, choic…

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November Market Pulse: AI Adoption, Stock Performance, and Rise of Active ETFs 36:25

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In this November episode of Cornerstone, Brett Hina and Daniel J. Lesneski break down the latest trends and frequently asked questions on the minds of investors. From the explosive growth of AI to market performance and investment strategies, here’s what’s covered: The ongoing impact and adoption of AI in the market, economy, and corporate strategi…

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The Power of the Pause: Why Slowing Down Fuels Stronger Leadership | Melissa Gonzalez | 677 42:22

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What happens when life forces you to stop—and that pause changes everything? Melissa Gonzalez, Principal at MG2 Design and author of "The Purpose Pivot: How Dynamic Leaders Put Vulnerability and Intuition into Action", knows firsthand. A medical crisis made her rethink what success truly means. Once a Wall Street professional turned retail design e…

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Money20/20, AI Agents, and the Fiserv Fallout 27:28

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From the floor of Money20/20 to Wall Street’s reaction to Fiserv’s meltdown — Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant break down what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s next in banking. They dive into the rise of “agentic AI,” fintech’s surprising optimism, and the inspiring leadership lessons from American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking. Tune in for s…

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Supporting Clients with Bad Credit 18:27

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Bad credit is often seen as a major barrier to homeownership, but with the right advice and market knowledge, it doesn’t have to be. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Philip Keith of Mellow Financial and Vicki Picton of Veritas Financial Group Ltd to discuss how advisers can support clients who have struggled with their credit history, guiding them tow…

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Can We Make Checking Accounts Interesting Again? 33:32

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“The checking account hasn't had meaningful innovation in a decade,” says Christian Widhalm, CEO of Bloom Credit. In today’s show, Mary talks to Christian about what it takes to make the product stand out, the open banking pricing debate and the case for why it’s time for BNPL payments to show up on credit reports. Show notes Bloom Credit Insights …

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The DPD Framework: How to Decide Faster and Lead Smarter | Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner | 676 20:48

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What happens when life-and-death decision-making meets the boardroom? Today our guest is Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner—a physician, author of "FAST DECISIONS: Think Fast. Be Bold. Be Fearless", and leadership expert—shares how his experience in emergency medicine led him to develop a powerful framework for decision-making under pressure. As the former …

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Episode 136 - CSB AR3 Breakdown - Pressure Relief: When do you need it and where does it go? 17:50

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In this episode, Jackson and Magi discuss some of the incidents in the CSB's most recent volume of the Accidental Release Reporting Rule, or AR3 as we like to call it. This episode is all about the importance of pressure relief systems and thorough hazard evaluations to ensure the safety of workers. Tune in to find out more! For more about the CSB'…

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The Power of Women's Stories in Tech | Miri Rodriguez | 675 15:59

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What happens when a storyteller from Microsoft turns her lens on the women shaping technology's past, present, and future? Today on Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Miri Rodriguez, CEO of Empressa AI, best-selling author, storyteller at Microsoft, and co-author of "The Women of Microsoft" (Wiley). Miri reveals how a simple…

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Purposeful AI, Tokenized Mortgages, and What Community Banks Must Do Next 47:10

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Host Sam Kilmer gathers Reva Rao (Head of Digital Transformation, Blend), David Ladic (SVP, Zafin), Adam Aspes (Partner, FINTOP), and co-host Kelli Schultz for a candid hallway conversation. They trade “day-in-the-life” views (and nonstop event planning), argue for purposeful AI over buzzwords, and unpack regulator-ready AI governance (from “know y…

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Horseback, Hot Takes, and $200B Mergers: Banking’s Strategic Shakeup 25:07

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In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant break down Fifth Third’s $10.9B merger with Comerica, exploring why it’s less of a merger and more of a financial fusion reactor. Then, they dive into U.S. Bancorp’s bet on stablecoins and what it means for the future of payments, strategy, and tech modernization in bankin…

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“Why Do We Make It Adversarial?” Rethinking Debt Collection 34:48

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Debt collection doesn’t have to mean fear and shame. Gwyneth Borden, Remynt’s founder and CEO, joins Mary to explore a friendlier way for financial institutions to collect debt. Among the newer approaches: offering financial therapy, building credit while paying down debt and turning delinquency into long-term loyalty. Show notes: Remynt Subscribe …

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How Thought Leaders Win the Publishing Game | Ken Lizotte | 674 23:58

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What's the real ROI of a book? That's the question Peter Winick poses to Chief Imaginative Officer of Emerson Consulting, author of "The Expert's Edge: Become the Go-To Authority People Turn to Every Time" and publishing expert Ken Lizotte, in this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership. Ken has helped more than 350 thought leaders turn their ide…

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Episode 135 - Incident Breakdown: July 31, 2024 Ammonia Release at Cuisine Solutions 25:19

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In this episode, Rob and Jackson discuss the findings of the CSB report regarding an ammonia release incident at Cuisine Solutions in Sterling, Virginia. They delve into the details of the incident, the safety highlights from the report, and the recommendations made by the CSB to improve safety protocols. This episode highlights the importance of e…

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How Great Thought Leaders Use Podcasts to Scale Influence | Ryan Estes | 673 20:55

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What makes a podcast truly powerful — and worth your time? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Ryan Estes, co-founder of Wildcast and Kitcaster, to unpack what separates a great podcast guest — and host — from the rest. Ryan's work connects CEOs, founders, and thought leaders to the right audiences through …

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Later Life Lending: Meeting Rising Demand 26:38

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Later life lending – including equity release and lifetime mortgages – can support people who are planning for longer retirements or have complex financial needs. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Ryan Mansell of Cornerstone Finance, Will Hale of Air and Dave Harris of More2Life to discuss what mortgage advisers need to know to confidently support clie…

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Why the Best Idea Isn't Enough | Gavin McMahon | 672 39:06

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What if the world didn't reward the best ideas — but the best-packaged ones? That's the question at the heart of this conversation between Bill Sherman and Gavin McMahon, CEO of fassforward and author of Story Business. Once an engineer designing submarines, Gavin discovered that technical brilliance alone doesn't move ideas forward — storytelling …

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Hunger Games Banking: Nubank’s U.S. Play, AI Work Slop, and the Core Wars 26:33

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From AI “workslop” to Nubank’s U.S. charter to major fintech acquisitions — this episode of What’s Going On in Banking dives into the biggest stories shaping financial services right now. Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant debate whether AI is really making us less creative, discuss why Nubank’s U.S. expansion could be a fintech turning point, and break…

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The Power of Peer-to-Peer Leadership | Ken Banta | 671 21:11

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What happens when senior executives step into a room and speak with radical candor? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Peter Winick sits down with Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of the Vanguard Network, to explore how real leaders grow stronger through dialogue—not monologues. Ken doesn't just advise on leadership—he builds ecosyste…

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How Strategic CFOs Help Business Owners Move Forward with FocusCFO 21:55

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Join us for an exclusive episode of The Exit Is Now: Partners and Pours, hosted by Josh Koza. This week, Josh welcomes Darren Cherry of FocusCFO, a firm specializing in fractional CFO services for the lower middle market. Darren walks us through FocusCFO’s unique dual-role model that pairs business owners with both a relationship lead and a CFO foc…

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Are We in an AI Tech Bubble or Another 1999? Market Insights for October 38:04

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Get up to speed with the latest market moves and insights in our October podcast. Brett and Dan break down recent trends, compare today’s tech rally to past booms, and share actionable strategies for your portfolio. In this episode, we discuss: - Market performance recap: Stocks, small caps, and the continued dominance of Big Tech and the "Magnific…

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A.I. Promises, Banking Realities, and a Few Hidden Gems 19:31

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What if gambling with your time was the smartest investment you could make as a thought leader? Today on Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Peter Winick sits down with Dan Ariely—renowned behavioral economist, three-time New York Times bestselling author, and one of the sharpest minds in decision science. His work has influenced companies like Goo…