Best Joey Pinz Podcasts (2025)

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#769 Cyber Bay 2025 - Darnell Taylor: 💻 Shaping Tomorrow’s Minds: AI, Cybersecurity & the Classroom Revolution 14:34

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Send us a text Recorded live at Cyber Bay 2025 in Tampa Bay, this conversation dives into how educators are preparing students for a rapidly changing tech world. 💡 🎙️ Guest: A STEM educator at Angeline Academy of Innovation shares how his students are embracing AI, cybersecurity, and robotics—proving that the next generation isn’t afraid of technol…

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#771 Cyber Bay 2025 - Deral Heiland: Coins, Code & Cyber: From Visual History to IoT Security 🛡️📜 22:40

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Send us a text Meet Rapid7’s Deral Heiland—a self-described “visual historian” who balances high-tech research with hands-on artifacts from Roman coins to Civil War relics 🪙📷. We explore how tactile history sharpens perspective, why he resets daily in a 19th-century apothecary he built on his property ☕📖, and the real-world state of cybersecurity i…

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#772 Cyber Bay 2025 - Melissa Dark: 🧭 Teaching Cyber to Tomorrow: How Education Fuels Security 38:39

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Send us a text 🎒 From the Appalachian Trail to the frontlines of cybersecurity education, Melissa Dark’s journey is a masterclass in vision, persistence, and innovation. Recorded live at Cyber Bay 2025, Melissa shares how her outdoor adventures mirror her mission to empower teachers across America with real-world cybersecurity and AI training. 👩‍🏫 …

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#770 Cyber Bay 2025 - Nia Luckey: 🌄 From Battlefield to Boardroom: Building Calm in Chaos 27:36

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Send us a text Former Army veteran and cybersecurity strategist Nia Luckey joins Joey Pinz Conversations live at Cyber Bay 2025 to explore how calm, creativity, and courage intersect in today’s fast-moving digital world. From 13 years in the U.S. Army to leading major security operations for Cisco, JSOC, and AT&T, Nia reveals how adaptability, humi…

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#765 Mike Laird: 💪 Built for More: Beating Cancer, Rebuilding Life, and Redefining Strength 55:59

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Send us a text What happens when a pro athlete turned fitness leader faces the fight of his life? Mike Laird’s journey is a raw, powerful story of survival, resilience, and purpose. After years of building fitness businesses and mentoring trainers, Mike’s life changed with a shocking diagnosis: a rare appendix cancer. Following a grueling 10-hour s…

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#766 Yvette Salva: 🥞 From Rock Bottom to Strength: A Story of Reinvention 58:48

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Send us a text What does it take to rebuild your life from rock bottom? In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with an unstoppable woman who went from addiction, bulimia, and homelessness… to 22 years sober, gym owner, keynote speaker, and author of Booze, Blow, and Pancakes. Her story is raw, real, and unforgettable. She reveals how fi…

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#767 Alisa Gracheva: 🌱 From Trauma to Transformation: Healing Beyond the Surface 1:30:25

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Send us a text How do we turn trauma into transformation? In this powerful episode, Joey Pinz sits down with a trauma specialist and licensed clinician who blends science and spirituality to guide people through healing journeys. From EMDR and somatic therapy to ayahuasca visions, sound healing, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, she shares how d…

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#768 DattoCon 2025 - Nadir Merchant:🥊🤖 From the Ring to the Cloud: Fighting for AI Innovation 21:09

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Send us a text At DattoCon Miami 2025, Joey Pinz sits down with one of the industry’s sharpest minds to explore how AI, automation, and evolving customer needs are redefining the Managed Services landscape. From Kaseya’s 42-product ecosystem to the accelerating pace of AI adoption, this conversation dives deep into how MSPs can stay ahead in a fast…

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#762 Synnex Inspire 2025 - Terry McGill: From Mesquite to Managed Services 32:37

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Send us a text In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, we sit down with Terry McGill, CRO and Partner at Pegasus Technology Solutions, to explore the intersection of barbecue passion, business leadership, and MSP strategy. Terry shares his journey from Toronto to Dallas, his love for mesquite smoking, and how food and relationships c…

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#763 Synnex Inspire 2025 - Mitch Macauley: Bridging Cultures, Building Partnerships 31:58

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Send us a text In this inspiring conversation, Mitch Macauley shares his journey from a multicultural upbringing in Europe and West Africa to building a career that spans aerospace engineering, product development, and global tech partnerships. He discusses the hurdles of cultural adaptation, the challenges and opportunities facing MSPs, and how AI…

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#764 Synnex Inspire 2025 - From Brisket to Brotherhood: Rob Purcell’s Mission to Support Veterans 38:27

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Send us a text Rob Purcell shares a conversation that moves from the art of smoking brisket to the urgent mission of saving veteran lives. As co-founder of the 22 Vets Foundation, Rob explains how his team is tackling the devastating statistic of 22 veteran suicides per day. He discusses creating educational programs like the Veterans Day and Memor…

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#759 Synnex Inspire 2025 - Francisco Criado: Discipline, Distribution, and the Future of AI 28:46

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Send us a text Francisco Criado, Global Channel Chief at TD Synnex, joins Joey to share a conversation that ranges from the art of perfectly smoked beer can chicken to the evolving challenges of the tech channel. He reflects on his return to distribution after leading global channel initiatives in cybersecurity, offering insights into how MSPs can …

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#760 Synnex Inspire 2025 - Jessica McDowell: Dare to Go! Partner Growth, AI, and Cybersecurity 27:49

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Send us a text Jessica McDowell, Senior Vice President of North America Marketing & Digital Customer Success at TD Synnex, joins Joey Pinz to explore the future of channel partnerships. She shares her goals for the TD Synnex Inspire conference, including creating impact, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation. Jessica explains how TD Synne…

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#761 Synnex Inspire 2025 - Gary Palenbaum: From Brooklyn to Boardrooms: Partner Success & Growth 31:51

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Send us a text Gary Palenbaum, EVP of Revenue & Partner Success at TD SYNNEX, joins Joey Pinz to explore the evolving world of distribution, partner growth, and the discipline it takes to lead in today’s market. From reflections on wine and his Brooklyn roots to retooling sales teams for high-growth sectors, Gary shares lessons on leadership, balan…

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#756 Iris Waichler: 💙 Caring Without Burning Out: Lessons from a Lifetime in Social Work 57:41

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Send us a text What happens when the caregiver becomes overwhelmed? How do you comfort someone facing infertility, grief, or catastrophic illness without saying the wrong thing? In this inspiring episode, Joey Pinz sits down with award-winning author and medical social worker Iris Waichler, who shares more than 40 years of wisdom on caregiving, res…

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#757 Arbaina Kawilan: 🌱 Emotional Alchemy: Transforming Pain Into Purpose 1:04:56

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Send us a text What does it take to turn unimaginable adversity into a life of purpose and strength? In this deeply moving episode, Joey Pinz sits down with a TEDx speaker whose story embodies resilience, courage, and the power of transformation. Raised in poverty in the Philippines, she endured abandonment, cultural rejection, and cycles of abuse.…

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#758 David Setzer: ✈️ From Aviation Dreams to Cybersecurity Realities 1:35:01

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Send us a text What connects aviation, law, and cybersecurity? In this powerful episode, Joey Pinz uncovers the journey of building resilience and innovation through unlikely intersections. David Setzer shares his early passion for flying, reflecting on family ties to aviation and the lessons of safety and precision. He then takes us through his fa…

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#754 MSP Summit 2025-Michelle Ragusa-McBain: Flying in Formation: Partnership Lessons from Michelle Ragusa-McBain 49:15

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Send us a text 🌍 From Disney cruises to gorilla trekking in Uganda, Michelle Ragusa-McBain has explored the world—and the global technology channel. In this inspiring conversation with Joey Pinz, Michelle shares her journey from starting at Cisco to leading at SonicWall, and now stepping into the startup world with Red Access. Michelle dives deep i…

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#750 MSP Summit 2025-Brian Stoner: ⛳ Discipline, Golf, and Cybersecurity Growth with Brian Stoner 30:55

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#751 MSP Summit 2025-Niels van Ingen: From Fixing Cars to Fixing SaaS: Niels van Ingen on MSP Discipline & Data Protection 29:52

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#752 MSP Summit 2025-Paul Mander: Paul Mander on Fighting Social Engineering: A Proactive Path for MSPs 24:58

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#753 MSP Summit 2025-Jacci Robinson: From VDI to AI: Jacci Robinson on the Future of MSP Services 31:28

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#755 MSP Summit 2025-Kael Eisenberg: From Barbershop Quartets to MSP Growth: Discipline with Kael Eisenberg 32:25

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#743 MSP Summit 2025-Xan Stevenson: 🚀 From ETFs to AI Networks: Lessons for MSPs with Xan Stevenson 34:19

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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode #743: Investing, Networking & Discipline with Xan Stevenson Why do markets fascinate us—and how can MSPs win by rethinking networking? In this conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Xan Stevenson of Meter to explore the journey from personal investing curiosity to transforming MSP profitability. 💡 Highlights: 📈 Xan’s wake-…

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#744 MSP Summit 2025-Gregory Tellone: 🚒 From Firefighting to Cloud Recovery: Gregory Tellone’s Discipline Journey 29:58

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Send us a text 🚒 Discipline, resilience, and recovery—Gregory Tellone has lived them all. From saving a colleague’s life at an industry event to serving as a volunteer fire chief on Long Island, Greg brings the same focus and discipline to firefighting that he does to leading Continuity Centers and innovating with Cloud IBR. In this conversation wi…

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#745 MSP Summit 2025-Logan Ochitwa: 🤖 From Leads to Loyalty: AI Strategies with Logan Ochitwa 28:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Logan Ochitwa of Vendasta live at MSP Summit Orlando. Logan shares how AI “employees” like receptionists, content creators, and virtual twins are transforming how MSPs capture leads, qualify prospects, and scale growth. He explains why many MSPs don’t have a lead generation problem but a conv…

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#746 MSP Summit 2025-Russ Reeder: 💡 Scaling Smart: Leadership, Discipline & Legacy with Russ Reeder 26:16

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Send us a text What does it take to scale an MSP to $250M in revenue while still keeping people, balance, and legacy at the core? In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Russ Reeder, CEO of XTM, to talk about his journey from Oracle programmer to leading global MSPs through 19 acquisitions, AI adoption, and Gartner recognition. Russ shares: ✅ Why…

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#747 MSP Summit 2025-William Rubio: William Rubio on Teams, Voice, and the Future of MSP Growth 29:52

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Send us a text In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey sits down with William Rubio, CRO of CallTower, live at the MSP Summit in Orlando. William shares his journey of giving back through nonprofits like A Child Is Missing, and how discipline, consistency, and good habits drive both personal and professional success. They dive d…

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#748 MSP Summit 2025-Scott Fuhriman: 🔒 Securing the Unseen: Scott Fuhriman on Hidden Cyber Threats 25:40

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Send us a text In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey sits down with Scott Fuhriman, cybersecurity veteran and leader at Inveri, live from the MSP Summit in Orlando. Scott shares his 25+ years of cybersecurity experience, explaining how Inveri’s runtime integrity technology, born from NSA research, helps MSPs and MSSPs detect h…

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#749 MSP Summit 2025-Jeff Hill: 🔐 Simplifying Cybersecurity for MSPs with Jeff Hill of Stellar Cyber 25:02

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Send us a text In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey sits down with Jeff Hill of Stellar Cyber to explore how MSPs can strengthen their security posture, grow their businesses, and simplify operations. Recorded live at the MSP Summit in Orlando, Jeff shares candid insights on what keeps MSPs awake at night—from cybersecurity b…

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#738 Shilpi Zalani: 🌍 From Burnout to Freedom: Redefining Success as a Mompreneur 53:41

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Send us a text Born in India, raised in Malaysia, and now thriving in California, Shilpi Zalani’s story is one of courage, reinvention, and breaking generational cycles. After achieving the milestone of being the first woman in her family to earn a degree and land a corporate IT role, Shilpi faced a breaking point when her young daughter asked, “Wh…

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#739 Lauren Kwedar Cockerell: 💡 PR vs Marketing: What Every Entrepreneur Must Know 1:01:14

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Send us a text What’s the real difference between PR and marketing—and why does it matter for your business? In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Lauren Kwedar Cockerell, founder of Kwedar & Co., to explore how thoughtful communication builds trust, reputation, and long-term success. Lauren shares her journey of being laid off at eight months …

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#740 Michela Giordano Castro: 🌌 From Religion to Freedom: Reclaiming Spirituality 1:15:16

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Send us a text What happens when faith becomes fear, and rules replace love? In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Michela Giordano Castro — Licensed Clinical Social Worker, trauma-informed therapist, and spirituality coach — to explore how people can heal religious trauma and rediscover authentic spirituality. Raised in a strict …

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#741 Cindy Nachman-Senders: 🎭 Behind the Curtain: Secrets of World-Class Event Experiences 1:11:58

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Send us a text What truly defines luxury in travel and events? In this engaging conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with award-winning event producer Cindy Nachman-Senders to explore how the hospitality industry is evolving — and what businesses must know to create unforgettable experiences. Cindy, a nationally respected leader with over 25 years in …

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#742 Julie Ruelle: 🥦 The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods (And How to Avoid Them) 56:46

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Send us a text What’s really hiding in your pantry—and how is it affecting your health? In this powerful episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Registered Dietitian Julie Ruelle to uncover the truth about ultra-processed foods and how they impact focus, energy, metabolism, and long-term health. Julie explains the key difference between processed and ult…

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#733 David Plourde: 🧬 Cracking the Weight Loss Puzzle: Science vs. Myths 1:26:20

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Send us a text What if everything you thought you knew about weight loss was wrong? In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Dr. David Plourdé—scientist, author of Solving the Weight Loss Puzzle, and founder of The Plourde Method—to uncover the real science behind lasting fat loss. Dr. Plourdé shares insights from 34 years in the lab…

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#734 Kason Morris: 🌍 From Survive to Thrive: Navigating the Life-Work Revolutione 1:12:49

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Send us a text What if freedom wasn’t a dream, but a design? In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with corporate executive, founder, and thought leader Kason Morris to explore how we can build careers and lives that we truly own—not ones we feel trapped by. Growing up in the South Bronx, Kason learned early on to create his own systems for success.…

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#735 Torkil Færø: 🌊 Sailing Through Stress: Unlocking Longevity with Wearables 1:01:56

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Send us a text What if your heart held the secret to living longer, healthier, and stronger? In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Dr. Torkil Færø — a physician, bestselling author, and global traveler — to explore the groundbreaking world of wearable health and the untapped power of heart rate variability (HRV). After a life-changing wake-up c…

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#736 Nigel Taberner: 🔑 The Secret Power of Listening in High-Stakes Moments 1:14:36

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Send us a text What does it take to talk someone down from the edge—literally? In this gripping conversation, Joey Pinz sits with a former UK hostage negotiator who spent 30 years with Greater Manchester Police and Counter Terrorism Policing, handling more than 130 negotiations without a single loss of life. At the heart of his message is something…

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#737 Jan Spring: 🔥 Selling Without Fear in a Man’s World 1:17:42

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Send us a text What does it take to thrive in sales, business, and life over eight decades? 🌟 In this inspiring conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with legendary channel figure Jan Spring, who went from a Kentucky tobacco farm to breaking barriers in male-dominated industries and becoming one of the most respected sales leaders in the MSP community.…

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#729 Vladimer Botsvadze: 🚀 From Zero to Global Influence: The Personal Branding Blueprint 49:49

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Send us a text What does it take to go from an unknown to one of the world’s top marketing thought leaders — without a big budget? In this inspiring conversation, Joey Pinz dives deep with global branding and AI strategist Vladimer Botsvadze to uncover the mindset, strategies, and authenticity that fuel lasting success. Vladimer shares how he built…

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#730 Laurel Mellin: 🧠 Rewiring Your Emotional Brain for Lasting Change 1:30:56

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Send us a text Discover the groundbreaking science of Emotional Brain Training (EBT) — a proven method to rewire your unconscious mind, break destructive habits, and return to your brain’s natural state of joy. In this captivating conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Dr. Laurel Mellin, a UCSF health psychologist and New York Times bestselling aut…

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#731 Zabina Bhasin: 🗣️ The Lost Art of Listening: What Kids Wish Adults Knew 1:14:38

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Send us a text How often do we really listen—without judgment, without interruption, without rushing to fix? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Zee reveals why listening is more than a parenting skill—it’s a bridge to understanding and guiding the next generation. A child and adolescent psychiatrist, global youth advocate, and founder of Listen to …

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#732 Vanessa Leone: 🏃‍♀️ Unlocking Movement Freedom: From Pain to Power 1:18:13

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Send us a text 💪 What if exercise wasn’t about punishment, but about freedom? In this inspiring episode, Joey Pinz speaks with a movement therapist who has transformed her own struggles with ADHD, Hashimoto’s, and hypermobility into a powerful method for helping others achieve “movement freedom.” From being unable to walk for two months to coaching…

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#725 Axel Meierhoefer: 🧠 From Cockpit to Cashflow: Building Wealth with Structure 1:13:41

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Send us a text From F-11 fighter jets to financial freedom, Dr. Axel Meierhoefer shares a remarkable journey of transformation and structured success. In this powerful episode, Axel reveals how military aviation instilled in him the habits, systems, and big-picture mindset that now power his real estate empire through Ideal Wealth Grower. Axel brea…

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#726 Cameron Mauk: 🎯 From Trades to Taste: Building Backbone with Grit & Coffee 1:08:43

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Send us a text ☕️ How do you go from chemical plants to coffee blends—with integrity, intention, and grit? In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Cameron Mauk, founder of Backbone Coffee Company, to explore how coffee became more than just a beverage—it became a symbol of blue-collar pride, spiritual grounding, and entr…

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#727 Tommy A. Kilpatrick: 💥 How to Nuke Credit Card Debt and Reimagine Poverty 1:01:59

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Send us a text Can you legally walk away from credit card debt? 💳 In this electrifying and unconventional episode, Joey Pinz speaks with Tommy A. Kilpatrick — a financial dissenter, self-styled legal thinker, and the founder of the 3H Club (Hunger, Housing, Humanity). From his vow of poverty and barefoot walk across America, to launching a dome hou…

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#728 Clance Laylor: 🥩 Strength Without Gimmicks: Building Champions from the Ground Up 1:14:12

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Send us a text In this powerhouse episode, Coach Clance Laylor—Team Canada Olympic Weightlifting Coach and author of They Can’t Ignore You—joins Joey Pinz to reveal what separates champions from everyone else. From sprinting with dogs in his youth to coaching elite athletes like P.K. Subban and his daughter Maya Laylor, Clance shares the raw truth …

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#712 ChannelCon-Michael Chester: 🌍 Culture, Curry & Cybersecurity 37:14

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Send us a text What do street food in Vietnam, varsity football, and DMARC email authentication have in common? In this immersive episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Michael Chester for a lively conversation that connects personal transformation with global impact. 🌏💪 Michael shares how his early travels through Southeast Asia shaped his worldview—fr…

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#713 ChannelCon-Mathias Zeumer: 🍽️ From Steakhouse Grit to Cyber Grit 40:57

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Send us a text What do cooking steaks, German football, and MSP automation have in common? In this enriching episode, Joey Pinz chats with Mathias Zeumer about how life in the kitchen, yoga, and cybersecurity intersect in surprising ways. From 10 summers in a private club to managing human risk in the digital world, Mathias brings a grounded, pract…