Action and Ambition
In his new series Action and Ambition, your host Andrew Medal goes behind the scenes to learn the backstories, mindsets, and actions of the world's most ambitious people.
Episodes
Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Today, we are joined by Insoo Park, a strategic business executive with over 25 years of proven success. Insoo played a key role in three Silicon Valley start-ups: SiTime (IPO in 2019), Teknovus (acquired by Broadcom in 2010), and Ikanos Comm (IPO in 2005). Now, he shares the story of his groundbreaking invention: radon measuring devices and the driving forces to succes...
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Joseph Clarke, a local spiritual healer and author of the groundbreaking book “SOL: Supportive Guidance for Healing & Awakening.” Through his book, Joseph helps readers understand our divine nature, the experience of time, the reasons behind our suffering, and the healing power of the love within our hearts. He offers supportive spiritual guidance th...
Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Momoko Uno, a Doctor of Integrated Medicine and the author of Fourteen Days, a memoir about quarantine in Australia, and Bringing Sunshine Back to My Mind: A Story about Overcoming Trauma & Finding Wholeness. Uno takes us through her second book where she talks about Sachi Kubo-Sanchez, a forty-something mother of two, leaving her dull marriage and h...
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Dev Nag, the Founder and CEO of QueryPal, the smartest way to chat in Slack and MS Teams. QueryPal sifts through your chat history, wikis, knowledge bases, and uploaded files to find the most relevant answers instantly. It seamlessly integrates with the tools you already use, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Confluence, Notion, and Google Drive. Wit...
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Brendan P Keegan, business leader, author, writer, speaker and podcast host who has channeled his expertise and passion for business to create the bFealess platform, which aims to empower the leaders of tomorrow. Brendan is an award-winning 6-time president and chief executive officer. Throughout his career he has raised over $10B in capital while le...
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Rory M. Graham, a former marketer whose life took a turn as he stepped into the world of writing, driven by his personal battle against Parkinson's disease alongside his late wife, Zelia. Their marriage, a remarkable journey of over five decades, was marked by Zelia's courageous 20-year fight with Parkinson's, which sadly ended in 2022. As her devote...
In this episode, we are joined by Bill Herndon, an award-winning creative professional in the entertainment industry. Bill is the founder and President of M2M STUDIOS, NEON LION PRODUCTIONS, and Cross Edge LLC. He has successfully partnered with Atlantic Records and has made deals with big companies like Big Fish Productions, VH1, A&E, and Lifetime. Bill has worked with famous music labels such as Warner Music Group, Capitol Record...
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Evander Smart, the Founder and CEO of Bitcoin University, the world's finest Bitcoin education platform. Evander is also the author of The Book of Bitcoin, which explains the future of money and Bitcoin. As a former Wall Street banker, Evander brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in financing and cryptocurrency. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tun...
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Ed Watal, a Serial Tech Entrepreneur and Innovator. One of Ed's key projects includes a transformative peer-to-peer approach to the internet and promoting BigParser (an Ethical AI Platform and an A Data Commons for the World). Ed is also the founder and principal of Intellibus, an IT and AI strategy consultancy, where he is an advisor to Board Member...
In this episode, we are joined by John Gehrisch, an electrical engineer turned professional golfer and successful entrepreneur. With a knack for turning challenges into opportunities, John co-partners a real estate development firm and leads BBJM Golf Ventures, a renowned golf memorabilia producer. Despite his diverse accomplishments, John's true passion lies in unraveling the secrets to enduring, loving relationships. Inspired by ...
In this episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Rhonda Dibachi, the CEO of HeyScottie, an AI-enabled, cloud-based marketplace for manufacturing as a service. HeyScottie compresses the RFQ process from months to minutes: a manufacturer can tell HeyScottie to “go fetch!” (submit an RFQ in as little as 60 seconds), and HeyScottie will immediately come back with the highest quality service at the lowest cost, co...
Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is C. Lamont Smith, the President of All Pro Sports and Entertainment (APSE), a world-class sports management firm specializing in the representation of sports professionals. Smith has left a mark in the sports industry by representing renowned athletes and earning accolades along the way. Black Enterprise selected him as one of the top 50 black sports ...
Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Ankush Gera, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor extraordinaire. As the founder of Junglee Games, which was acquired by Flutter, and a co-founder of Kunai and Monsoon Company (snapped up by Capital One), Ankush has a knack for building successful ventures. He's not just about starting companies, though; Ankush is also deeply involved in the star...
Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is William Moore, a visionary entrepreneur and the Founder of AdvancedYOU. With a passion for bio-hacking and human enhancement, William has pioneered cutting-edge techniques to elevate both the quantity and quality of life. At AdvancedYOU, he offers revolutionary modalities to reverse aging, enhance fitness performance, and prevent metabolic disorders....
In this episode, we are joined by Julius Paul Montgomery, an author, military veteran, and advocate for social justice. His life story is a powerful testament to resilience and a rallying call for change. Through his book "Clermont and Beyond," Montgomery shares his journey of overcoming racism and discrimination. He is the founder of the Patriarchy and Matriarchy Children's Fund, which is dedicated to supporting children from disa...
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Heather Florio, the CEO of Desert Harvest and a key innovator in the health and wellness industry. Desert Harvest manufactures organic nutritional supplements and skincare products harnessing the power of the Aloe Vera plant. Heather works closely with medical professionals worldwide, researching and developing products for urology, pelvic health, de...
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is John Leon, a nationally acclaimed corporate litigator and crisis manager. As the Founder of The Law Offices of John Leon in vibrant Miami, Florida, he heads a full-service civil litigation firm specializing in Corporate Law, Healthcare, Personal Injury, and Crisis Management. With a reach extending from Florida to South America, John's firm represent...
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition podcast! Joining us today is Dr. Vanda, the author of the Juliana series, which tells the story of LGBT's gradual rise from invisibility and terror into a place of "acceptance." These are books about people surviving and rising through difficult and dark days. However, they are not gloomy books. The characters are filled with spirit and lots of humor. Book 1 begins in 1941 and e...
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Rue Phillips, the brilliant mind behind SkillFusion, on the show. As the Co-founder and President, Phillips is revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry by connecting O&M service providers with a nationwide pool of certified technicians. With over 30 years of experience in cleantech leadership, Phillips understands the critical role tra...
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Abdullah Siddique, the Founder and CEO of Amassing Investment, a comprehensive stock screener, research and financial education hub that helps retail investors minimize risks and optimize returns by granting every user access to sophisticated tools and insights previously reserved for seasoned professionals. The platform is distinguished by its AI-po...
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