Dr. Bill Dorfman® Podcast presents Meet the Mentor® Series

Jeffrey Glover is an accomplished International Attorney, Strategic Consultant and Corporate Executive. Jeffrey has the proven ability to develop, analyze and negotiate innovative business deals, develop and maintain corporate strategy, provide seasoned advice to clients and senior management, and effectively manage strategic partners, staff and outside counsel, on both a domestic and international basis. He is the founder of WaveCrestLaw & Consultancy which typically serves as a Strategic Consultant and/or General Counsel to its clients, directly handling complex business, licensing, Media, IP & technology matters in which the practice has substantial expertise. As a recognized expert in the global new technology & media industry, Jeffrey’s legal and business articles have been published in many influential publications, including: Journal of the Copyright Society of the USA, Journal of Media Law and Practice (UK), The Hollywood Reporter, Whittier Law Review, and the ASCAP Copyright Law Symposium. Jeffrey has a rich history of innovation in developing cutting–edge projects at the crossroads of media and new communication technologies. He is a pioneer in integrating major Strategic Alliances, Branding, Programming and Launch Programs for such paradigm-shifting companies as: Hyperloop TT (1st Hyperloop company), TiVo (1st DVR), Orbit Satellite Network (1st All Digital SatNetwork), AOL Plus (1st AOL Broadband Service) and Intertainer (1st VOD Service). Jeffrey has performed in house services as: Vice President for The Samuel Goldwyn Company, EVP of the Surf Channel–BoardSports Network, EVP and General Counsel of Pittard Sullivan, Inc., a premiere Communications Company specializing in Internet Solutions, Brand Marketing and New Media. As Executive Vice President for Pittard Sullivan, Jeffrey played a key role working with the CEO in developing and integrating new revenue streams. He was instrumental in expanding this company from a single office in Hollywood, to successful branches established in New York, London, Paris, Munich and Hong Kong. With Jeffrey playing a critical leadership role, during his tenure this company’s revenue more than doubled and its leading-edge Online, Cable, and Broadcast work earned hundreds of US and International Brand & Design awards, including five Emmy Awards. Earlier in his career Jeffrey was an attorney with a leading Los Angeles Corporate, Entertainment & Litigation law firm (Wyman, Bautzer, Christensen, Kuchel & Silbert -now: Glaser, Weil et al.), Head of North American Operations for the major Pan-European media conglomerate: Pandora/CLT/RTL, and held the position of Senior Counsel at Columbia Pictures. In the entertainment field Jeffrey has represented world-class talent, such as the legendary Marlon Brando, and concluded agreements for such major film stars as: Tom Cruise, Robert Duval, and Angelica Huston; and writers such as Elaine May and Ed Zwick; directors such as Jon Avelson and John Carpenter; and producers such as Brian Glazer and Jerry Weintraub, to name a few. Jeffrey earned his post-graduate Master of Philosophy degree in International Law & International Relations from the University of Cambridge, where he completed his Master’s Thesis on Emerging International Copyright Laws and New Distribution Technologies; and his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier College School of Law, where he was a published member of the Law Review, and was awarded a First Prize, and a US National Prize, in the prestigious ASCAP Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition in Copyright Law. Jeffrey is an active member of the California Bar Association, Cambridge University Alumni Association, and the Hughes Hall Graduate Law Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick is a multifaceted performer and entertainer, taking on roles in various mediums. Credits include... TV: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist where he played Eddie, One Life To Live, and the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. BROADWAY credits: West Side Story and Mamma Mia! REGIONAL: BAZ Star Crossed Love where he was the Dance Captain, Romeo, and u/s the ballroom couple, The Brat Pack LA (the Jock), Altar Boyz (Juan), the MUNY production of West Side Story, Mamma Mia! (Las Vegas), Cathy Rigby's Peter Pan, and Orchid: A Burlesque Circus as lead vocals and vocal captain. His education includes BFA in Musical Theatre from Cal. State-Fullerton. Patrick also has over 15 years of experience teaching dance, theatre workshops, and vocal coaching, as well as being an accomplished pianist. @patrick.m.ortiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer, investigative reporter, and attorney, Harvey Levin serves as Executive Producer of the TMZ brands. Harvey has received nine Emmy® Awards and numerous other local and national awards for news and investigative reporting at the NBC and CBS affiliates in Los Angeles. Levin has created a series called “Objectified” which aired on Fox News Channel. Prior to TMZ, Harvey created and served as Executive Producer for the syndicated series “Celebrity Justice.” Prior to launching “CJ,” Levin served as Co-Executive Producer and consultant for the television show “The People’s Court,” and he continues to host the interactive segments of the show. Levin has also served as Executive Consultant on the syndicated program “Moral Court” and Managing Editor of the syndicated program “Superior Court.” He spent a decade as an investigative reporter for KCBS-TV in Los Angeles and covered numerous high-profile court cases for a number of top CBS stations across the country, including affiliates in New York and Chicago. For seven years, Levin was a legal columnist for the Los Angeles Times. Additionally, he has hosted radio talk shows for KABC-AM and KMPC-AM in Los Angeles. Levin, a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, began his career as a litigator at a prestigious Los Angeles law firm and has been a professor of law at three universities. He also served as a consultant for the American Bar Association and has testified before Congress on behalf of the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Schore has over 25 years of media experience as a principal and operating executive and is the founding President and CEO of Triton Digital. Previously, Schore served as Managing Partner and CEO of Midway Marketing Group, LLC, a media advisory firm servicing the private equity community to build, expand, finance and manage media operations throughout the United States. Schore was also the founding President of Brite Media Group, among other entrepreneurial executive positions and is a member of the LA chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). Schore resides with his wife and three sons in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California. @NealSchore https://www.tritondigital.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Agnes Kozera, Co-founder of Podcorn & FameBit Agnes Kozera is the co-founder of Podcorn, the self-service marketplace connecting podcasters with advertisers for native sponsorships. Podcorn gives podcasters the creative control to monetize their content with the right brands and enables advertisers to collaborate on organic ads that resonate with listeners, driving business results. Podcorn's clients include brands such as Usual Wines, Sony and Hulu. Prior to Podcorn, Agnes was a Product Manager at Google and is the Co-Founder behind the Google-owned branded content platform FameBit. FameBit became the leading marketplace where brands and YouTube stars collaborate for branded content and the company was acquired by Google in 2016. Agnes’ industry accomplishments have been profiled in New York Times, WSJ, Forbes, Variety, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Fast Co, and many other publications and she has been continuously recognized as one of the most innovative entrepreneurs in media and technology. Agnes’ first entrepreneurial endeavor was SeasonsBox, a subscription-based service that sent members eco-friendly products each month. @agneskozera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Kaye Principal Art Director - Disney Parks Live Entertainment Brad has been with the Walt Disney Company for the last two decades. As the Principal Art Director, he leads a team of 22 art directors and graphic designers who are responsible for the live entertainment at the Disneyland Resort. In addition, his design work can be seen at the California resort, as well as Florida, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and all four cruise ships. Outside of Disney, Brad has also designed for various theaters around Los Angeles, New York , on tour and on the open seas. He is the recipient of many design acknowledgements including the Lifetime Design from Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle and the Legacy Award from Disney. He received his Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University and his MFA from California State University – Long Beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stella is the co-writer, director & producer of the feature film Elyse which premieres December 4th, 2020. Elyse Trailer: https://app.box.com/s/xrxbdk56w0o9zrohub98y3c0lp51lzxw Pre-Order: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/elyse/id1537523995?ls=1 Social: @elysefilm (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) @anthonyhopkins (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok) Stella Arroyave Hopkins is founder and CEO of Margam Films, LLC, an independent film company, based in Los Angeles. Stella is making her feature film directorial debut with Elyse (2019), which she produced and co-wrote. Refusing to be restricted by story, Stella developed complex characters driven by compulsive obsessions, fears, thoughts and dreams. Influenced by Ingmar Bergman’s preferred cinematic quality of the use of close ups, she captured and magnified the painful horror of Elyse’s paralyzing mental illness. And next, in collaboration with Margam Films, Stella is developing a documentary based on the life of Sir Anthony Hopkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addison is an active and committed mental health advocate after losing his brother to cancer, finding his father after suicide and surviving a fatal accident that killed a dear friend, and left him unable to walk for months, all before age 30. Attributing his ability to not only survive but thrive with PTSD and compounded grief to the value of coaching and connection. Addison takes every opportunity to urge men to invest in themselves, and their mental well being, long before a life event deems it absolutely necessary. Addison is also a co-producer and writer for film. Prior to tethr, Addison founded and led his own conscious consulting company, AddiConnect, and has worked for and created a series of companies dedicated to creating meaningful content in a variety of mediums, including film and television. Addison also invented the S.P.E.E.D. test which provides companies and consumers transparency as it relates to sustainability, philanthropy, ethics, environment, and diversity. In memory of his brother, He also co-founded the Team Brother Bear Foundation which supports families caring for children with brain tumors. In support of fostering young talent and building health mindsets, he was CEO, Artistic Director and Executive Producer of the PrePro Artist Collective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kurtis Lee Thomas is a corporate mindfulness trainer and #1 best-selling author of The World is Yours, the secrets behind "the secret". The book been seen in the hands of mega-influencers like Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, Steve Forbes, and Kanye west. Kurtis is the founder of Breathwork Detox and just released his new book titled, How To Thrive in the age of Anxiety. https://kurtisleethomas.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most 8-year-olds don’t dream of working in The White House, but that’s exactly what Linda Van Kessler was determined to do. At age 19 she achieved that dream by becoming a Staff Assistant to President Ford at The White House and following his term in office, Linda moved to Palm Springs, CA with him and became the Director of Scheduling and Press for President and Mrs. Ford. She went on to become Director of Scheduling and Press for Dr. Robert Schuller at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA followed by 28 years with Dr. Billy Graham working in crusades around the world. Linda then opened her own public relations, booking and management company in Beverly Hills, CA representing some of the world’s greatest talent and authors. Today Linda is the CEO of Passion 4 Life Liquid Vitamins and Minerals (passion4lifevitamins.com) as well as the Executive Director of Passion 4 K.I.D.S. (Kids In Desperate Situations) non-profit charity (passion4kids.org), both of which she has started with her husband. Linda Van Kessler spends many hours working with children. This is the cause closest to her heart. Having a profound love for children, she opens her heart and arms to countless children who need love, attention, a listening ear and someone just to talk to. Always quick to give a hug or encouraging word, Linda’s own son calls her “the Pied Piper” as wherever she goes, even on vacations in other countries, it isn’t long before she has a group of children following her around. She can often be seen holding 2 or more children per hand as they clamor to be included in the “love”. Linda and Charles are very hands on with the children they support. In an effort to bring fun and joy to their young, troubled lives, Linda and Charles take them on weekend outings bowling, to the park, to sporting events, restaurants, etc. They personally try to teach the children manners, ethics, morals and help them navigate the difficulties of life. Because many of the children come from devastating, unstable home situations, the Van Kesslers develop long-term relationships with the children and reinforce to them that they will be a constant presence in their lives for many years to come which allows them to build a level of trust that the children can depend on. With a background in media and public relations, Linda organizes all Passion 4 K.I.D.S.’ events and works tirelessly with the media to gain attention for these children in need. Linda is a Foster Youth Mentor for the County of San Diego as well as a tutor/mentor for foreign students at San Diego State University. She also served on the San Diego State University Parent Advisory Board. She also serves as a mentor for the Leap Foundation. Linda’s desire is to share with you how to set and reach a goal even when others say you can’t. She will also inspire you on how to make every day count for others by incorporating a cause you are passionate about into your daily life, business and school life while learning how to make the media an ally in your efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Gerry Riskin. He's an attorney and businessman who has formed a global management consultancy to teach law firms around the world how to achieve peak performance, compete for the clients they want to serve and to highly satisfy those clients who do choose them. Dr. Bill and Gerry discuss the importance of having diverse interests that complement your core talents and how most successful people combine their interests to achieve greater heights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Dr. Bill has a conversation with international model, actress, influencer, and doctor of biomedical engineering, Megan Pormer. Megan shares her multi-faceted career including her brand new talk show, The Megan Pormer Show currently airing in Los Angeles with planned syndication nationwide. Megan and Dr. Bill discuss her ability to have her feet firmly planted in both the world of biomedical engineering and entertainment simultaneously. As a model, Megan travels the world to walk red carpets and runways from LA to Dubai, wearing influential designers from East and West. She has graced the covers of Vogue Arabia, Harper’s Bazaar Turkey, Women’s Health Middle East, Cosmopolitan Middle East, and Elle Middle East alongside Elle cover girls Priyanka Chopra for India and Angelina Jolie for the U.S. Megan has been featured in countless American magazines including People, Kode, Galore, and Prune. She has been the face of campaigns for Michael Cinco Dubai, Timberland Middle East, Guerlain, Amato Dubai, Ipsy, and Bulgari Jewelry Middle East as well as for the skincare brand, Skinue. The media goes crazy for Megan Pormer—a style icon, artist, model, and scientist. Megan has a loyal and targeted fan base on her social media accounts. With millions of followers, both her Instagram and Twitter accounts have been verified as a public figure in the Health & Wellness, Beauty, and Fashion industries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Dr Bill speaks with two dental colleagues about how they built a successful online learning platform while maintaining thriving dental practices. They talk about their mindset and the three concepts that drive their ongoing successes and how you can incorporate them into your own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Bill has a conversation with one of his mentees, the founder of Texas-based Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics Dr, Saam Zarrabi. Dr. Zarrabi shares his story of dropping out of UCLA to start an ultimately failing business and how his interactions with Dr. Bill inspired him to go back to school, where graduated from UCLA with a BS in Economics in 2005, and from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 2008. In 2008, he founded Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics (a multidisciplinary large group practice) and has been a leader of the practice culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a featured speaker at this year's LEAP Week, Dr. Bill has a conversation with 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Apolo Ohno. Ohno discusses his origin as an athlete and switching from swimming to skating as a boy in the Pacific Northwest. He and Dr. Bill share his experiences and investment in himself to achieve unprecedented success participating in the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Dr. Bill talks with actor and model Taylor Zakhar Perez about his new project on Netflix and how he got started in acting. Perez also touches on the tenants of persevering a 10 year career in an extremely competitive field and how each of his experiences have grown to create larger opportunities. He also gives great advice on what steps to take to put change your dreams into actionable goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Dr. Bill has a conversation with serial entrepreneur, Mike Jones. Mike discusses his childhood businesses as well as his experiences with MySpace, Tik Tok and Riot Games and how he built focus and confidence from every step in his profession and personal growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Dr. Bill welcomes a former LEAP student, Miss Alabama and The Bachelorette from Season 15, Hannah Brown. Hannah discusses here experience attending LEAP Week and the many lessons she learned from attending. She also shares with Dr. Bill her struggles with depression and her advocacy of mental health. They both share stories and the 'behind the curtain' look at how reality TV series are made and how perception and reality may be different in order to create compelling television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Dr. Bill speaks with the members of the award-winning music group, Pentatonix. Dr. Bill recalls meeting the as they were just getting started in the music industry on a national scale. They discuss their journey and they elements of their work that keep them grounded and always pushing forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Dr. Bill visits with his good friend, singer, dancer, actor, choreographer and television personality, Paula Abdul. Paula shares how she became a Lakers Girl at age 17 by creating extra opportunities for herself. She also talks about why she virtually disappeared after hitting #1 with her song "Straight Up." She also shares with Dr. Bill what lesson her father taught her about the word 'No' and how it has shaped her philosophy to achieve success against the odds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's podcast, Dr. Bill visits with his long-time friend, actor, singer, magician and producer best known for his portrayal of George Costanza, Jason Alexander. Jason talks about his career as well as his post-Seinfeld challenges and how he now gauges success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Hall of Famer, TV personality and entrepreneur Michael Strahan talks with Dr. Bill about his expectations for success and how he has overcome difficult situations in his life. He also discusses his philosophy of "Wake Up Happy' and how it drives his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Academy Award-Winning actor and painter Sir Anthony Hopkins discusses challenges, triumphs and the value of hard work and determination with Dr. Bill and how he has managed to keep everything in perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaz Dean has a celebrity clientele list that reads like a who's who in Hollywood, but Chaz Dean's passion for hair began with a love for photography. He attended several commercial photography courses which inspired him to enroll in cosmetology school briefly after moving to Los Angeles. His interest in hair quickly blossomed into a professional career specializing in both cutting and color. As he worked on perfecting his skills, he also started helping a highly successful company develop a product line, which is where he developed an interest in creating products. Chaz Dean quickly climbed the ranks at an upscale salon in Bel Air, becoming manager and soon thereafter, purchasing the salon and building clientele which included an impressive roster of celebrities. The Chaz Dean Salon relocated to Hollywood, where it was renamed Chaz Dean Studio and offered his high scale clients an escape from paparazzi and an environment that was more intimate and secluded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Paige Dubrow (born January 5, 1969) is an American actress and television personality. She portrayed Lydia DeLucca in the television series That's Life in 2000 and starred on the reality television series The Real Housewives of Orange County from 2012 to 2016. Dubrow was born in the Bronx and grew up in Chappaqua, New York. She is a fifth-generation American of Jewish (from Germany, Hungary, and Poland) ancestry. In 1990, she received a BFA from Syracuse University. From 2000 to 2002, she starred in the CBS television drama That's Life as Lydia DeLucca. She also performed the show's theme song, "Learnin' As I Go", used in the second season. Heather joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in Season 7 and departed the series after Season 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracey Bregman discusses her incredible career as an American soap opera actress, where she is best known for the role of Lauren Fenmore on The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, beginning in 1983. A dear friend, Tracey and Dr Bill discuss how she broke into the industry and how she has parlayed that success into becoming an entrepreneur. Bregman was born in Munich, Germany to American musical arranger, record producer and composer Buddy Bregman and Canadian-born actress Suzanne Lloyd. She lived in Great Britain until the age of 10 when her family relocated to California. She has been acting since she was 11 years old. Prior to The Young and the Restless, Bregman appeared on Days of Our Lives between 1978 and 1980, portraying troubled teen, Donna Temple Craig. From April to June 2010, while still portraying Lauren, Bregman took on double-duty with The Young and the Restless, as she also portrayed Sheila Carter's sister, Sarah. When it was introduced in 1985, she was the first actress to be awarded the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series and being nominated for the same award again in 1987 and for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in both 2006 and 2008. Tracey has also launched her own jewelry line on The Shopping Channel, called the Tracey Bregman Collection and has appeared on HSN as a Spokesmodel for the Jabot cosmetics line. Bregman is also an active supporter and honorary board member for Chenoa Manor, an animal sanctuary in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born in 1982 in Seattle, Apolo Anton Ohno started training at age fourteen. In 1997 he won the U.S. short-track speed skating championship and in 2002 he scored silver and gold at the Winter Olympics. He returned to the Olympics in 2006 and 2010, winning a record eight medals for a U.S. Winter Olympian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathleen Bates is an American actress and director. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devin McKenzie Druid (born c. 1997/1998) is an American film and television actor. He is known for his portrayal of Tyler Down in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why Druid made his acting debut with the release of the documentary Trading Ages on February 17, 2012. Druid developed a love for performing after receiving a standing ovation at his school talent show, which brought him the opportunity to serve as the front-man for an all-teen rock band. He was further influenced by his younger brother, Aidan Fiske, who was already performing. However, his final decision to enter the acting business came as he was watching a movie at the Byrd Theatre where he concluded that he loves everything about this industry and wanted to be a part of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet the Mentor with Dr. Bill Dorfman is a weekly podcast that showcases mentors in many fields and industries that share their experiences with New York Times Best-Selling author and celebrity dentist, the founder of The LEAP Foundation, Dr. Bill Dorfman. www.LEAPfoundation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our mentor this week is Dr. Ava Shamban. She’s a dermatologist, and by anyone’s standards, a highly successful one. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard and earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She’s an international lecturer, the author of Heal Your Skin: The Breakthrough Plan for Renewal, and has appeared on TV on both CBS’s The Doctors and ABC’s Extreme Makeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Bakhtiar is a doctor, CEO, author, world-class bodybuilder, and multi-millionaire entrepreneur. He runs a fitness franchising business, The Camp Transformation Center, with 110 locations and two different supplement and nutrition companies. With a Bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in sports science and life science and a doctorate from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Dr. Bakhtiar has helped over one hundred thousand people transform physically and mentally. He specializes in helping people get to the top 1% in any and every aspect of their life. Dr Bakhtiar applies his business acumen and coaching to The 1% Club, helping others to become a 1%er by rising above. He is also the author of the popular books The Total Body Transformation Secrets and Becoming a One Percenter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Jumrukovski has by working with goals for the last fifteen years accomplished winning a World Championship bronze medal (Shotokan) and eight national championships in karate, traveled the world, become a top marketing salesman and fulfilled his childhood dream of moving across the globe from Sweden to Los Angeles. His dream has long been to help others succeed in achieving their goals and that is exactly what he is doing right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Leslie Gifford, founder of 360Cashmere, was born into fashion. She and her family launched their contemporary knitwear brand in 2009 after selling their successful SWEATER.COM business in 2006. Their New York upbringing and West Coast lifestyle inspires their love and passion for creating casual yet dramatic luxury knitwear. They bring four generations of knowledge about global sourcing and fashion marketing to create an exciting brand that is unique in the marketplace. In a short time, the bi-costal family has built the hottest international brand in women's better contemporary knitwear by blending effortless beach chic with sexy sophistication. 360Cashmere is offered only at the finest retailers and major department stores in the United States, Europe and Canada. In addition to 360Cashmere, July 2013 saw the launch of their latest, edgier collection, Skull Cashmere, driven by the creative vision of their New York based son, Andrew. Like the circle made up of 360 degrees, everything comes back around to family and the creative energy that binds them together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Reid is an entrepreneur and the CEO of several successful corporations. His other projects include The Millionaire Mentor, Positive Impact, Three Feet from Gold and Napoleon Hill's Road to Riches. Considered to be the modern voice of inspiration, Greg is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the corporate arena, sharing proven strategies of turning obstacles into opportunities. In addition to being published in over 42 books and featured on Nationally Syndicated programs across the country, he is also the creator and producer on the International acclaimed films Pass It On and Three Feet From Gold. His unique style has made him a highly sought-after Keynote Speaker for Corporations, Universities and Charitable organizations alike. While his community involvement has earned him recognitions all the way from the White House; when former President Bill Clinton commended him for shaping young minds through a local "Mentorship" organization. Currently, Don Green, CEO The Napoleon Hill Foundation has hand selected Greg to expand on Hill's historic principles found in the 20th best selling book of all time ~ Think and Grow Rich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Taunton is a pioneer in the fitness industry. His expertise include building a franchise system, international franchising, bootstrapping a start up, expansion and roll out strategies both domestic and international. In 2003, he had a vision for Snap Fitness: to create an affordable, 24-7, results-driven gym differentiated from the impersonal, expensive big-box experience. Today there are Snap Fitness franchises in 2,500 locations in 26 countries. And Taunton, CEO of Lift Brands, didn’t stop there. Taunton is an expert at understanding consumer desires and fulfilling them. In recent years, he has acquired and founded several brands to round out the consumer-fitness experience: 9Round, Farrell’s, YogaFit, STEELE Fitness, Fitness On Demand. Together with the Snap Fitness brand they comprise the world’s largest wellness franchise organization, serving 165 million workouts and counting. Taunton, who prior to founding Snap Fitness owned nine America’s Fitness Centers, has designed a franchise-development operation that is the envy of the industry. He leads with infectious enthusiasm, which attracts prospective owners from all over the world. He provides them affordable financing, world-class support and an easy turnkey process. Most importantly he teaches them his own management philosophy, “Success is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it.” Taunton’s accomplishments have been well-recognized by the business community. In 2010, he was named an Ernst and Young “Entrepreneur of the Year.” His companies have also been featured for six years running in such prestigious industry lists as Entrepreneur 500, Inc 5000, Top Global and Franchise 500. For Taunton, it comes down to one word: passion. He has it, he teaches it, and the results speak for themselves. Even as his operations expand, he remains ever-committed to providing owners and members with the tools and programs they need to reach life-changing goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Kwik, his real name, is the widely recognized world expert in memory improvement, brain optimization and accelerated learning. After a childhood brain injury left him learning-challenged, Kwik created strategies to dramatically enhance his mental performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower. For over two decades, he has served as a brain coach to students, seniors, entrepreneurs, and educators. His work has touched a who’s who of Hollywood’s elite, professional athletes, political leaders, and business magnates, with corporate clients that include Google, Virgin, Nike, Zappos, SpaceX, GE, 20th Century Fox, Cleveland Clinic, Wordpress, and institutions like the United Nations, Caltech, Harvard and Singularity University. Kwik is the author of the upcoming book “Limitless - Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life.” Through keynote speeches, he reaches in-person audiences totaling more than 200,000 every year, as well as online videos totaling hundreds of millions of views. Kwik is regularly featured in media, including Forbes, HuffPost, Fast Company, Inc., and CNBC. He is the host of the acclaimed “Kwik Brain” podcast, which is consistently the top educational training show on iTunes. KwikLearning.com’s online courses are used by students in 195 countries. Kwik is an advocate for brain health and global education, with philanthropy ranging from Alzheimer’s research to funding the creation of schools from Guatemala to Kenya, providing health care, clean water and learning for children in need. His mission: No brain left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Meet the Mentor is Michael Dameski. Michaelis a world-renowned Australiandancer known for his dedication and passion for the performing arts-his career began at the ageof 13 where he starred as Billy in ‘Billy Elliot the musical’ on Broadway.From getting a taste ofthe limelight at such a young age, Michael has continued to grace many stages includingAustralia’s ‘So you think you can Dance’.After being crowned Australia’s favorite dancerMichael embarked on a journey to Los Angeles.Since moving, Michael has been able to tickmany of hislife-long dreams off his list, these include the first national tour of Disney’sNewsies, dancing for artists such as Bebe Rexha and Sabrina Carpenter, starring in Travis Wall’sshaping sound co ‘after the curtain’, assisting the world renowned Mia Michaels and mostrecently becoming the runner up on NBC’s world Of Dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jeremy Fine, a native of Johannesburg, South Africa, grew up in Los Angeles. He completed his medical training in internal medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in 2004 and was then selected to be Chief Resident, a role in which he enjoyed teaching the practice and more importantly, the "art" of medicine to physicians and medical students. Dr. Fine has served on the Executive Committee, Bioethics Committee and the Medical Informatics Committee at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is also a former Clinical Instructor of Medicine at both the UCLA and USC Schools of Medicine. Dr. Fine is board certified in Internal Medicine. His practice philosophy incorporates an emphasis on not only listening to his patients but also hearing what they have to say. He was chosen by Los Angeles Magazine as one of the Best Doctors in Los Angeles for his exemplary skills and innovative approach to medicine. He has also been selected as one of California's Favorite Physicians. In 2010, he was voted Most Compassionate Doctor. Dr. Fine loves to travel and has practiced medicine and lectured in cities across the globe including Oslo, Norway; Sydney, Australia; Nagasaki, Japan and Tel Aviv, Israel. He and his wife, Sharon have two sons, Oliver and Caleb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candis is the founder of Spotlight Agency and is at the helm of her full-service agency. Always on top of what’s trending, Candis is viewed as a leader in health and beauty public relations, compelling one of America’s top PR experts, Howard Bragman, to refer to her as “the Mick Jagger of Health & Beauty PR.” Candis excels at conceptualizing unique story ideas that attract extensive media exposure for her clients. Over the years, she has fostered notable media relationships – which have led to long-term PR success for her clients. When she’s not pitching story ideas, Candis enjoys finding balance by spending time with her children, husband, and family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to bring youNoah Bremen this week, the Founder of bdirect Companies, an industry leading retail sales and marketing force behind many of the nation’s hottest products and brands, including Five Hour Energy, Beats by Dre, VitaCoco, NutriBullet, and Muscle Milk, among a host of others. Born in Detroit and raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Bremen graduated from Michigan State University where he studied marketing and advertising and played collegiate baseball. Once in Los Angeles, Bremen became enthralled with brand marketing while working for Peter Bieler, the innovator behind ThighMaster, as vice president of sales, who instilled in him the value of anticipating the consumer’s needs before they arise. Bremen’s expertise is in bridging the gap between retail stores hungry for the next big thing and to innovative new brands. In that vein, Bremen founded bdirect, a 360-degree provider of sales and marketing leadership for consumer product developers. Bremen maintains offices in New York, California, Washington, and Arkansas. When he’s not in Los Angeles, he spends one third of his time in Bentonville, Arkansas, home to the corporate headquarters of Walmart, with whom he does a large percentage of his business. Bremen also has close ties with Sam’s Club, Costco, 7-Eleven, Target, Walgreens and many other big box retailers. An avid sports enthusiast, his hobbies include baseball, basketball, tennis, skiing, and golf. Tune in to hear Noah’s to hear advice for a career in marketing and how he has achieved his success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted McGrath has created 5 Household Brands and Made Millions Teaching Coaches, Speakers, and Service Based Business Owners How To Turn Their Life Story Into A Message That Impacts Millions and Makes Millions. He is in the Coaching, Speaking and Information Business as well as The Entertainment Industry, where he has taken his Life Story and Turned it into a 75 minute One Man Theater Show, where he plays 10 Characters on stage from his Life Story, Called GOOD ENOUGH. Ted has created a movement called The Good Enough Movement, where he believes people all around the world are struggling to follow their message, their calling, and their gift, because they just don't feel good enough. He has devoted his life to transformation, storytelling, and helping others share their true message with the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today isJonah Shacknai, Executive Chairman of DermaForce Partners, an aesthetics technology firm that develops and globally commercializes novel cosmetic products in multiple channels, including the doctor-dispensed skin care brand skinbetter science™. Prior to co-founding DermaForce, Mr. Shacknai was the founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Medicis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Mr. Shacknai has an extremely well diversified public service, law, science, and corporate background, with substantial experience and expertise in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Throughout his career, Mr. Shacknai has been honored by several institutions, including a Doctorate of Humane Letters by an affiliate of Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, the “National Award” from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, the “President's Award” from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and “Lifetime Achievement” awards from several dermatology societies. Currently, Mr. Shacknai serves as Co-Chairman of the Foundation Board of the Campaign forTobacco-Free Kids, and Co-Chairman of the Development Committee of the Board of Directors for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Mr. Shacknai is President of the MaxInMotion® Foundation, a non-profit organization assisting economically challenged athletes, as well as persons with disabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosa Blasi is an experienced actor, writer, and soon to be therapist. Dr Bill interviews Rosa about her strong theater background in Chicago, having performed in more than 40professional productions beginning at age eight; ranging from comedy at the esteemed Piven Performance Company, to the Second City Chicago Conservatory, and touring as a singer with Kenny Rogers. Rosa and Dr Bill discuss acting in Los Angeles, where she has appeared on over 275 episodes of television and in the Sony blockbuster horror film The Grudge. Audiences may know Rosa from her 6 years as the lead 'Dr. Lu Delgado' on Lifetime Televisions medical drama Strong Medicine, as 'Ronnie Cruz' for 3 years on ABC Family's Make It or Break it, and the last 5 years as 'Barb Thunderman' on Nickelodeon's The Thundermans. In addition to acting, Blasi has voiced numerous voice overs including an episode of American Dad!, she has written articles for The Huffington Post and wrote a comedic memoir titled Jock Itch: Misadventures of a Retired Jersey Chaser published by HarperCollins in 2011. Rosa has performed stand up comedy at The Comedy Store and LaughFactory in Los Angeles, she co-hosted the 2017-2018 podcast "The Chick Show" with LisaAnn Walter, Her sharp tongue and quick wit have earned her a reputation as a favorite and often repeat guest on talk shows such as Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, Anderson Cooper, Jimmy Kimmel, Wendy Williams, Dr. Drew & The View. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s mentor is Jonathan Diersing- Co-Founder & CEO of Rounderbum, an industry leading company in Men’s Shapewear thats getting global recognition. As Seen On ABC’s Shark Tank, Jonathan’s pitch of Rounderbum’s innovative patent pending underwear technology landed him a deal with Mr. Wonderful himself, Kevin O’Leary. Their body enhancing garments are great alternatives to going under the knife or getting injections. Rounderbum opened their first flagship store in the heart of WestHollywood, transforming the intersection of Santa Monica and San Vicente Blvd. Most recently, Rounderbum lunched on Macys.com, expanding in Europe and can be found in Mexico at all major department stores as well as at Rounderbum.com. You may recognize Rounderbum® from Emmy Award winning RuPaul's DragRace when they sponsored season 10. Rounderbum strives to enhance their customers' confidence when wearing their products. Rounderbum is not only changing the way people look, they’re changing the way people live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber Trueblood is an author, retreat-host, and the mother of four sons. She’s an unapologetic bibliophile, having devoured over 250 books on behavior, management, systems, parenting, meditation, and self-development. Her expertise, experience, compassion, and humor result in a unique combination of entertainment and effectiveness with her clients. Interestingly, Amber wrote Stretch Marks, her debut book, while on a Broadway Tour with her husband and four sons, traversing over 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Amber is most passionate about providing mothers simple and realistic tools to guide them toward a happier, calmer parenting life. Her unique approach includes helping clients clarify their values and priorities, then showing them how to use that knowledge to make better discipline decisions, relieve mom-guilt, reduce self-judgment, and become a truly enlightened parent. You can follow Amber at @getstretchmarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dr Bill interviews Al Hradecky, a professional in the field of narcotics K-9 detection. Al has trained and managed numerous dog teams in his career, while building one of the most successful canine companies. He owns and operates Impact Canine Solutions (ICS). ICS is licensed and registered by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration. ICS currently services multiple unified school districts, private schools, youth detention centers and treatment facilities. Mr. Hradecky has presented and trained thousands of school staff, parent groups as well as student groups, on the dangers of substance use and abuse with an emphasis on the vaping epidemic. His presentations are both interactive, extremely informative, and very current. @impactcanine http://www.impactcanine.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracey Bregman discusses her incredible career as an American soap opera actress, where she is best known for the role of Lauren Fenmore on The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, beginning in 1983. A dear friend, Tracey and Dr Bill discuss how she broke into the industry and how she has parlayed that success into becoming an entrepreneur. Bregman was born in Munich, Germany to American musical arranger, record producer and composer Buddy Bregman and Canadian-born actress Suzanne Lloyd. She lived in Great Britain until the age of 10 when her family relocated to California. She has been acting since she was 11 years old. Prior to The Young and the Restless, Bregman appeared on Days of Our Lives between 1978 and 1980, portraying troubled teen, Donna Temple Craig. From April to June 2010, while still portraying Lauren, Bregman took on double-duty with The Young and the Restless, as she also portrayed Sheila Carter's sister, Sarah. When it was introduced in 1985, she was the first actress to be awarded the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series and being nominated for the same award again in 1987 and for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in both 2006 and 2008. Tracey has also launched her own jewelry line on The Shopping Channel, called the Tracey Bregman Collection and has appeared on HSN as a Spokesmodel for the Jabot cosmetics line. Bregman is also an active supporter and honorary board member for Chenoa Manor, an animal sanctuary in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator, the CEO of The Black Swan Group Ltd, and co-author of the book, Never Split the Difference. He is an adjunct Professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and a lecturer at the Marshall School of Business at University of Southern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices