The Covert Code

The Covert Code

Welcome to The Covert Code Podcast, hosted by Forbes best-selling author Anna Covert, where we decode the strategies that drive digital success. Each episode tackles the essential questions: How do you thrive in today’s digital landscape? Are you meeting your customers’ needs? Does your platform deliver, and are your tech choices aligned with your goals? And do your digital ads truly make an impact? Join Anna as she interviews industry experts and innovators, sharing actionable insights and the latest trends. Perfect for business owners, marketers, and tech enthusiasts, The Covert Code Podcast is your guide to building a stronger brand and mastering the digital world.

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October 16, 2026 • 61 mins
What if you could verify your identity once—and never have to hand over your Social Security number, driver's license, or other sensitive personal information again? On Episode 135 of The Covert Code, Anna Covert welcomes Raj Ananthanpillai, Founder and CEO of Trua, serial entrepreneur, inventor, digital trust expert, and Forbes Books bestselling author of The Trust Crisis: How Big Tech Stole Your Identity—and the New ...
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Can America build a power grid for the future? Dr. Alexander “Sandy” MacDonald joins Anna Covert on The Covert Code Podcast to explore the U.S. SuperGrid: a proposed nationwide, underground electricity network designed to move renewable energy across America. Sandy is an award-winning atmospheric scientist, former director of NOAA’s Earth System Research Laboratory, inventor of Science On a Sphere, and CEO of Am...
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What happens when the entrepreneur who helped bring Tetris to the world decides to take on climate change, renewable energy and the future of humanity? On this episode of The Covert Code, Anna Covert welcomes Henk Rogers, the entrepreneur and co-founder of The Tetris Company whose work now extends far beyond the gaming industry. Following a life-changing medical emergency in 2005, Henk began reconsidering what he wanted to accomp...
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Can America Power the AI Revolution? The Energy Crisis Behind Our Technology Boom Artificial intelligence is transforming the world—but behind every AI model, data center and new technology is an enormous and rapidly growing need for electricity. Can America's power grid keep up? The stakes are immense. This week on The Covert Code Podcast, Anna Covert sits down with Chip Comins, Founder, Chairman & CEO of the American...
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Breaking Through the Invisible Ceiling: What's Really Holding You Back This week on The Covert Code Podcast, I'm joined by Brett Baughman, executive coach, peak-performance strategist and strategic advisor who has spent more than two decades helping executives, entrepreneurs and high performers improve leadership, performance and personal fulfillment. Have you ever reached a point where you're successful—but somehow still f...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: Why Your Relationships Are Your Greatest Business Asset My special guest is Jaclyn Strominger, Success Strategist, creator of the LEAP Framework and Relationship Capital Formula, co-author of Charting True North, and host of the Unstoppable Success Podcast. Jaclyn built businesses for years through one thing she seemed to do naturally: relationships. Then she moved across the ...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: AI Is Changing Lending. But Can We Trust It? My special guest is Tamara Laine, Founder & CEO of MPWR, Emmy Award-winning journalist, business strategist, fractional executive, and co-host of What The Frac? Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly into financial services. But when AI is involved in decisions that can determine whether someone can buy a home, access capital...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: What Your Website Data Isn't Telling You My special guest is Philippa Gamse, founder of Websites That Win International, digital marketing and analytics strategist, international speaker, educator, and author of Website Wealth: A Business Leader's Guide to Driving Real Value from Your Analytics. Your website is collecting data every day. But are you looking at the information ...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: Cracking the Code to Happiness, Purpose and Achievement My special guest is Dr. Simin Cai, physicist, entrepreneur, Founder, President & CEO of Go!Foton, and author of Making Sense of Life: Develop Your Own Theory for Happiness and Achievement. What if life could be approached the same way a scientist approaches an experiment? After more than three decades as an innovator,...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: The Necessary Goodbye: How Great Leaders Make Tough Decisions My special guest is Peter D. Banko, President & CEO of Baystate Health and author of The Necessary Goodbye: How Great Leaders Fire with Clarity, Confidence, and Compassion. Leadership is often associated with building teams, developing people, inspiring employees, and creating a strong culture. But leadership al...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: Beyond the Deal: What Every CEO Needs to Know About Private Equity Success My special guest is Tyrone R. Johnson, CEO of Cascade Residential Services, Operating Partner at Thrive Capital, and author of Beyond the Deal: A CEO's Guide to Private Equity Success. Selling a business is often viewed as the finish line, but in reality, it's only the beginning of a completely different...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: The Momentum Advantage: Why Some Businesses Keep Growing While Others Stall My special guest is Chip Higgins, founder of Bizzics, business coach, speaker, and author of The Bizzics Way: Powering Your Small Business to Maximum Momentum. Chip is returning to The Covert Code for a second conversation, and this time we are examining what separates businesses that maintain momentum ...
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Why Pricing Is Your Most Powerful Growth Strategy My special guest is Per Sjöfors, founder of Sjöfors & Partners, internationally recognized pricing expert, business strategist, and author of The Price Whisperer: A Holistic Approach to Pricing Power. Most businesses spend enormous amounts of time trying to generate more leads, improve marketing, or reduce expenses. But according to Per, many companies are overlooking the sin...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: The Pilgrim Spirit: What Happens When You Say Yes to the Journey My special guest is Gideon Enok, global traveler, author, modern-day pilgrim, speaker, and creator of The Pilgrim Spirit. After experiencing a difficult period during the global pandemic, Gideon made an extraordinary decision. Instead of remaining stuck, he packed a backpack and began walking more than 7,000 kilom...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: Why Qualified Isn't Enough: How to Stand Out and Land Executive Opportunities My special guest is Gina Riley, executive career strategist, LinkedIn Top Voice, keynote speaker, and author of Qualified Isn't Enough. Today's job market looks dramatically different than it did just a few years ago. Artificial intelligence is reshaping recruiting, LinkedIn has become one of the most...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: Selling Your Business in Style: How to Maximize Value Before You Exit My special guest is Marty Fahncke, Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor, growth strategist, business investor, and Managing Partner of Westbound Road. With more than three decades of experience helping companies grow, acquire competitors, and successfully exit, Marty has worked with businesses that have...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: The Future of Healthcare: How AI and Regenerative Medicine Are Changing Medicine Forever My special guest is Dr. Annu Navani, founder and Chief Medical Officer of Le Reve Wellness, Chief Medical Officer at Boomerang Healthcare, Stanford adjunct faculty member, and author of the upcoming Forbes Books title Health Recoded: A Physician's Guide to Intelligent Healthcare. As artific...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: Why Human Experiences Will Thrive in an AI World My special guest is Charlene Rose, entrepreneur, actor, hand model, choreographer, Airbnb host, and founder of Living Room to Ballroom and Old Hollywood Lodge. As artificial intelligence continues transforming industries around the world, many people are asking what kinds of businesses, careers, and income streams will still thriv...
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This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: Founder-Led Selling: Why Faceless Brands Are Losing My special guest is Dave Gulas, entrepreneur, podcast host, and co-founder of EZDC 3PL. With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership, Dave believes that today's founders can no longer hide behind their company name. Customers want to know who they're buying from, what they stand for, and why they do what ...
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🎙️ This week on The Covert Code Podcast, the topic is: Why Small Businesses Hit Growth Ceilings and How to Break Through Them My special guest is Rob Aquino, CEO of JBS Corp and Entrepreneur Books, author of The Small Business Money Game: Hidden Strategies That Turn Survival into Scale. Rob comes from a deep background in finance, entrepreneurship, wealth management, and business strategy. Having worked with thousands of entrepr...
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