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It’s your weekly dose of the honest-to-god truth with John Roa. As a successful entrepreneur, humanitarian and globe-traveler he knows a thing or two about what it truly takes to succeed. It’s not all champagne and caviar, as you might think. Each week, he pulls back the curtain that we call success by sharing personal conversations with some of the biggest names in this game we call life. We promise to keep things between us.
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Entrepreneurial Psychology and Mental Health with Dr. Michael Freeman PART 1
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Dr. Michael Freeman is the world's leading expert on how entrepreneurship affects mental health. For the past 20 years, he's been studying the effects of this career path on peoples' well-being. On today's show, John and Dr. Freeman talk about how his research aligns with the purpose of John's book as well as the identifying factors that can contri…
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Mario Lopez on Heritage, Authenticity, and Fun
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Mario Lopez has become a household name both because of and in spite of his success as a childhood actor; a career path that tends to have massive pitfalls. In today's conversation, Mario tells John his tips and tricks for achieving and maintaining success. This also includes his "Five F's" which Mario sees as his secret weapon.Follow John on socia…
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Capturing Kobe and Starting Anew with Andy Bernstein
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Over the last 40 years, Andy Bernstein has become one of the most iconic photographers in sports history. Even if you don't watch basketball, you're likely familiar with his work shooting historic figures like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and the late Kobe Bryant. On today's show, John and Andy discuss how he got into sports photography, the batt…
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Can Anyone Be a Genius? with Laura M. Wilde
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Is it our nature or our nurturing that ultimately creates geniuses? Our guest today, Laura M. Wilde, is a Sports Mental Coach and Mind-Body Consultant for the NBA and believes unlocking "genius" requires a mix of both. John and Laura get into her past and what caused her to seek out a better way to help people discover their true potential. They ha…
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Mixing Family, Business, and Cupcakes with Melissa Ben-Ishay
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After turning her passion for baking into a nation-wide business success story, Melissa Ben-Ishay's journey would already be inspirational. What makes her story so extraordinary is who she built her empire alongside. Melissa runs "Baked by Melissa" with her husband and brother. Despite her proactive approach to running her company, she still finds …
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Scott Budnick Left Hollywood for Criminal Justice Reform
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Scott Budnick was on-track to be one of the most successful producers in Hollywood. Having worked with Todd Philips on films like Road Trip, Old School, and The Hangover, something happened to Scott that completely changed his perspective on what it means to be "successful" in life. Nowadays, Scott runs a non-profit called the Anti-Recidivism Coali…
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Stopping Traffic in SoHo with Keyon Harrold
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Back in June, in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests that erupted across the country, John and Keyon walked through SoHo, New York. Along the way, Keyon was recognized by a couple people passing by, John talked about the artwork created on the plywood installed by the local businesses, and Keyon brought his trumpet. Keyon played a couple so…
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Improvising Through Injustice with Keyon Harrold
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Keyon Harrold is a world-renowned jazz musician and producer. Recently he also provided the music for “Miles Ahead,” the Miles Davis biopic. In today’s episode, John and Keyon discuss the pandemics of 2020. Namely the COVID crisis and the racial injustice protests. Keyon talks about his life growing up as a black man in Ferguson and how he now talk…
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David Rubenstein Shares a Billionaire's Legacy
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Billionaire David Rubenstein wants you to fail and spend time with your family. Most of us will spend our entire lives chasing money, attempting to be perfect, but David thinks we should have a different kind of investment. John and David explore the financial juggernaut’s beginnings and what he now sees as the most important keys, not only to pers…
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Amanda Knox vs The Court of Public Opinion
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In today’s episode, the harrowing story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted of murder by an Italian court and spent 4 years in prison — only to be exonerated and acquitted of the crime in 2011, and again exonerated in 2015. Amanda shares her thoughts on the mental health impact of COVID, and some of the misinformation that has surrounded ma…
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Dr. Drew on Thriving Through Imposter Syndrome
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The John Roa Show is now Between Us with John Roa and our first guest is Dr. Drew! You know his successful career treating addicts and giving relationship advice on shows like Celebrity Rehab and Loveline but now hear his untold story. Hear about the childhood that formed his personality. Listen to how he dealt with the fact that he had immense amo…
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The goal here at the show is to bring you the most interesting conversations with the world's most successful people. Like any good entrepreneur, I am always looking for ways to do that better, and I believe we've come across some of those, so it's time to pivot! We are going to take a very brief hiatus as we re-program a bit of this show. Stay tun…
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It’s been seven weeks since the coronavirus pandemic began. In that time, John has talked to 19 different leaders. From a mega real estate broker, to the owner of a hair salon in Chicago, to an NFL coach, and the drummer of The Smashing Pumpkins. This final episode of Leading from Home highlights some of these incredibly inspiring conversations and…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Courtney Seard - Performance Coach
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John speaks with performance coach Courtney Seard on the importance of managing expectations and some ways to navigate life and business, through the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jam Street Media
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LEADING FROM HOME: Jimmy Chamberlin - Drummer, Smashing Pumpkins
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John and his close friend, drummer Jimmy Chamberlin -- one of the founding members of The Smashing Pumpkins -- discuss how the coronavirus has affected the music industry, how it compares to other shakeups over the decades, and what may happen next.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Louis Black - Co-Founder, SXSW
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Louis Black, co-founder of SXSW, joins John on today’s episode from an Airbnb in the small town of Lockhart, Texas, to talk about the festival’s cancellation, retirement, as well as, the profound and often unpredictable ways he’s helped transform Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices.…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Keyon Harrold - Grammy-Winning Trumpeter
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Keyon Harrold, one of the foremost trumpeters of his generation, joins John on today’s episode to talk about canceling his spring tour dates, writing songs with a conscience, and using jazz as a force for good. He even recorded a special track just for us, called "Peaceful Ghostown". This isn't one to miss.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Laura Bickford - Film & TV Producer
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The coronavirus is changing the entertainment industry worldwide. From theatrical releases to film festivals, the outbreak has effectively cancelled Hollywood. And there’s no end in sight. So, what will a post-pandemic Hollywood look like? John speaks with Academy Award-nominated film and TV producer Laura Bickford, who shares her feelings, predict…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Kirsten Jordan - Real Estate Adviser, Compass
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John’s joined by Kirsten Jordan, a real estate adviser with the mega-brokerage firm Compass, to discuss some of the ways the pandemic has changed the Manhattan luxury market, how she’s managing active listings remotely, and her real estate predictions.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Dr. Vince Passarelli - Clinical Psychologist
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John catches up with his shrink, Dr. Vince Passarelli, a New York City-based clinical psychologist, to discuss the mental health consequences of the pandemic, therapy options while quarantined, and the ways people can stay sane during this time.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Wendy Cambor - Managing Director, Accenture
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John speaks with Wendy Cambor, managing director of Accenture, about the ways she’s connecting with her co-workers and meeting the COVID-19 challenges with creativity and kindness.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Jenna Weiss-Berman - Co-Founder, Pineapple Street Studios
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John speaks with Jenna Weiss-Berman, co-founder of Pineapple Street Studios, about the pros and cons of podcast consolidation, and how she’s leading her team and producing new content during the pandemic.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Devon Levesque - Partner, Performix House
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Devon Levesque, a former athlete-turned-trainer and now entrepreneur talks with John and answers questions from fans on Instagram Live. He turned his passion into a business and is now an owner of the “most exclusive gym in NYC,” according to Forbes, and multiple other fitness-related ventures. You’ll hear his take on tips for staying healthy while…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Dave Morrow - CEO, Lume Cannabis Co.
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Dave Morrow, CEO of Michigan-based Lume Cannabis, has had to change the way Lume does business because of the coronavirus. The global pandemic struck just as Michigan’s fledgling cannabis industry was expanding. Lume opened in December, just as recreational sales in the state became legal. A few months later, Michigan issued a stay home order, prev…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Rich Antoniello - Founder & CEO, Complex Networks
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Rich Antoniello is the CEO and Founder of Complex Networks, which runs video-first brands that cater to young Millennials and the Gen-Z market. He talks with John about the challenges and opportunities the coronavirus poses for businesses and gives some surprising predictions of what’s to come next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Rob LoCascio - Founder & CEO, LivePerson
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Rob LoCascio, the founder and CEO of LivePerson, is no stranger to leading during a disaster. LivePerson went public right before the dot com bubble popped. A few years later, he watched the Twin Towers fall from his office windows. But this global pandemic is challenging him in ways he never thought possible. Rob talks about navigating the workpla…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Alix Peabody - Founder & CEO, Bev
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Alix Peabody, the founder and CEO of Bev – a beverage company in Los Angeles that makes canned wine – has had an incredible first year in the market. Alix had to overcome personal adversity to start the business, everything from a rare and serious medical condition, to overcoming imposter syndrome. Then, right as she was finally gaining traction in…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Kevin Conroy Smith - Co-Founder, The Number Project
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Kevin Conroy Smith is one of a kind. He first built a network of tens of thousands of powerful people and started to host once-in-a-lifetime events—for free—for people inside that network that gained global notoriety. He organically spun that momentum into an experiential event agency that was throwing off millions of dollars in profit.Then a globa…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Alison Victoria - Host, HGTV's 'Windy City Rehab'
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Alison Victoria is an entrepreneur, interior designer, the host of HGTV’s ‘Windy City Rehab’, one of the network’s best shows in its inaugural season. Just as she was wrapping up production for Season 2, a global pandemic hit, turning her world upside down. She joins John on the podcast today to talk about how she is managing through it, the effect…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Diana Monteleone - Owner, Meraki Room
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Since opening three years ago, Diana Monteleone’s salon in Chicago was every young entrepreneur’s dream—loved by customers, profitable and rapidly expanding. Then, the pandemic hit, and like millions of other small businesses, Diana was forced into a deeply challenging situation, having to abruptly make weighty decisions that will have long-term im…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Sean McVay - Head Coach, L.A. Rams
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Sean McVay took the NFL by storm as the youngest head coach in history, taking over the LA Rams in 2017, and then went on to compete in the Super Bowl in just his second year on the job. He is the epitome of a leader, which he is now having to do from his home in Los Angeles, as he prepares for the NFL Draft, a new stadium opening, and managing bot…
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LEADING FROM HOME: Steven Galanis - CEO, Cameo
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Steven Galanis, the CEO of red hot tech startup Cameo, joins host John Roa to talk about how he’s leading his global team through the pandemic, what long-term impacts this may have on his company, and what Cameo is doing to help those in need. Also, John gives some perspective on the parts of the historic $2 trillion stimulus package that will have…
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