The Bamboo Lab Podcast
"Ordinary people doing extraordinary things!"
Episodes
What happens when “unapologetic” meets “kind”? We sit down with CEO and wealth advisor Carolyn Nolan to unpack how bold honesty can coexist with empathy, and why that pairing—candor with care—changes your career, your money, and your relationships. Carolyn shares how she built a self-managing company, stepped back from direct advising to lead a mostly women team, and reframed dreaded financial meetings into energizing...
What if one hard thing a day could change your life? Not a grand gesture—just a cold shower, a 45-minute walk in the sleet, or a two-minute meditation before opening your inbox. That simple shift became the turning point for our guest, Anthony Johnson, who opens up about anxiety, loss, and how a season of discipline rebuilt his confidence from the ground up.
We dig into the power of the right people—those who...
A life can look like momentum from the outside—30 marathons, corporate wins, a bestselling debut, a full speaking calendar—and still be built on choices that didn’t honor the person inside. That clash is where Beth Fisher found her pivot. We sit down with Beth—business coach, speaker, and author—to trace the arc from checklist living to clear-eyed selection, from noisy achievement to calm, durable contentment.
A single signed offer letter sat in the mail—and Art Delorenzo felt a tug that said, “this isn’t it.” That gut check rerouted him from academia to a 50‑year run in financial services and leadership development. We invited Art back to explore how he makes choices, leads teams, and keeps his life centered, all through a lens that blends instinct, deliberate learning, and everyday kindness.
We talk about the rea...
What truly sets exceptional financial advisors apart? Is it technical knowledge, investment returns, or something deeper? In this deeply personal conversation, John Evangelista shares the journey that transformed him from a young advisor at American Express to the founder of a specialized wealth management firm serving university faculty and staff across the country.
John's story isn't just about bu...
Aron Ralston's name became synonymous with extraordinary survival when, trapped by a boulder in Utah's Blue John Canyon for six days, he amputated his own arm with a dull multi-tool knife to escape certain death. Yet as he reveals in this profound conversation, the physical act of cutting through his arm represents just a fraction of his story's true significance.
"We don't get to con...
What does it take to rebuild a life from absolute rock bottom? Ken Miller's journey from Ivy League halls to homeless addiction to entrepreneurial success provides a masterclass in transformation, forgiveness, and finding purpose through pain.
Ken recounts his extraordinary life story with unflinching honesty. Born to a teenage runaway prostitute and a drug-dealing pimp, he spent years in foster care bef...
"You can never be happy and find peace with more. You can also never be happy and find peace with less. You can only be happy and find peace with what you have – and that can only happen right here, right now."
These profound words from Dr. Marshall Goldsmith encapsulate the wisdom shared in this extraordinary conversation. From the son of a gas station owner in rural Kentucky to becoming the world&...
What makes someone jump from merely successful to truly impactful? Clint Boxman, Managing Director of Latitude 48 and one of Washington's top-rated financial advisors, reveals the journey that shaped his distinctive approach to business, leadership, and life.
Starting with humble beginnings in a small town, Clint shares how his entrepreneurial spirit emerged at just 13 years old when he began his own lan...
In this landmark 150th episode, the roles reverse as Dave Dick interviews Brian Bosley about the evolution of the Bamboo Lab Podcast and the man behind the microphone. What unfolds is a captivating journey through triumph, struggle, and revelation.
Brian opens up about a surprising challenge that emerged when his podcast reached the top 10% globally—how success triggered impostor syndrome and led him to obses...
What happens when your darkest moments become the forge for your greatest purpose? Matt Paradise's extraordinary journey from teen homelessness and addiction to award-winning financial educator reveals powerful truths about resilience, surrender, and transformation.
At 15, Paradise faced an ultimatum from his parents: sober up or move out. Choosing the latter path led to years of substance abuse, eventua...
What happens when technology advances far faster than our ability to use it wisely? In this profound conversation, relationship expert Robert Hall reveals how our addiction to smartphones and social media has created a crisis of connection that affects every aspect of our lives.
Drawing from his rural Oklahoma upbringing where relationships were both necessary and complicated, Hall explains how modern technol...
What happens when you're raised by a Greek mother who tells you that "it's better to lose an eye than your name"? You might just become one of California's top-rated wealth advisors who refuses to compromise on excellence, even when it means tearing apart a perfectly good dress and starting over.
George Papadoyannis joins the Bamboo Lab Podcast from his villa in Greece to share the re...
What makes the difference between good leadership and transformational leadership that changes lives? Frank Mossett returns to the Bamboo Lab Podcast with powerful insights from his decades of developing people and creating success stories across the financial industry.
Frank shares his revolutionary approach to hiring and developing talent, challenging conventional wisdom with the question: "Do you hire...
Ray Phillips doesn't just talk about reinvention—he lives it. A retired Air Force officer, former CEO, commercial airline pilot, author, and PhD in organizational psychology, Phillips offers profound insights on navigating life's chapters with purpose and joy.
The conversation explores Phillips' transformative concept of mutual accountability in leadership. Unlike traditional top-down structure...
What happens when what brought you success becomes the very thing holding you back? Shannon Klug, founder of BLUMARK Financial and 35-year veteran of the financial industry, reveals the counterintuitive secret to reaching your next level of achievement.
From his beginnings as a baseball-obsessed kid in blue-collar Detroit to building a thriving financial advisory firm serving clients across 46 states, Klug&ap...
What transforms a talented but rough-edged professional into an emotionally intelligent leader? In this deeply personal conversation, Brian Bosley reunites with his friend of nearly three decades, Byron Gega, to explore the leadership journey they've shared since 1998.
Byron reveals how his immigrant grandfather's simple wisdom - "We have a brand, so don't mess it up" - established th...
That annoying alarm sound marks your transition from dreamland to reality—and what you do in the moments after it rings could determine your entire day. Are you hitting snooze and unknowingly sabotaging your productivity?
In this eye-opening episode, peak performance coach Brian Bosley reveals why that tempting nine-minute snooze isn't the gift you think it is. Science shows it triggers "sleep inert...
What happens when you deliberately choose difficulty and discomfort? In this powerful reunion episode with Brian Mora, we explore how voluntary adversity shapes character, expands capabilities, and ultimately leads to greater fulfillment.
Since we last spoke two years ago, Brian has transformed his life through deliberate challenge. After taking on leadership of recruiting at Ameriprise Financial, he learned ...
Have you ever wondered why you were born in this moment in history, rather than thousands of years ago or centuries in the future? This question is at the heart of my conversation with JT Wiederholt, master coach and entrepreneur who helps business leaders who've become "victims of their own success."
JT shares his remarkable journey from small-town America, moving through 19 different schools ...
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