Midlife Male by Greg Scheinman

Dr. Raza Pasha is the founder and medical director of the Pasha Snoring and Sinus Center in Houston. He specializes in sleep medicine and is recognized as one of the leading experts in the field. In addition to his clinical work treating patients for sleep-related disorders such as sleep apnea, Dr. Pasha is a published author, a music buff, an MMA enthusiast, and an Assistant Professor at the UTMB School of Medicine.

Mark Warren is a former MMA competitor, a Cross Fit enthusiast, and a serial entrepreneur. In 2015, Mark co-founded FitVine wine with his business partner Tom Beaton. Within a few months, the company built up a base of loyal customers who loved the full-bodied taste and low sugar content of its wines. Today, FitVine is the fastest-growing wine brand in the US, and it’s Mark’s ambition to turn it into a legacy brand that will continue to provide consumers with healthier, cleaner wine for many years to come.

Bob Harper is a renowned fitness expert, a New York Times bestselling author, and the creator of the Black Fire workout program. Best known for his role as the host of The Biggest Loser, Bob started his career working at the front desk of a fitness center in Tennessee. Eventually, his desire to succeed in the fitness industry led him to Los Angeles, where he became one of the most sought-after personal trainers in the city. However, in 2017, a heart attack forced Bob to rethink his approach to fitness. Today, he lives in New York, where he enjoys spending time with friends and compiling bespoke playlists for his hot yoga classes.

Tan Nguyen is the co-founder of Revolve Physical Therapy in Houston, Texas. Tan prides himself on taking a proactive rather than a reactive approach to physical therapy, and he believes in addressing the root cause rather than the symptom. With his love of sports and his background in personal training, Tan preaches the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle, and his mission is to help people of all ages move well, avoid injury, and live pain-free. 

Merril Hoge is a proud father, grandfather, and former NFL footballer who played for eight seasons as a running back for the Pittsburg Steelers and the Chicago Bears before retiring in1994. Since then, Meril has worked as a football analyst for ESPN and has written two best-selling books, Find a Way: Three Words That Changed My Life and Brainwashed: The Bad Science Behind CTE and the Plot to Destroy Football.

Ryan Duey is the co-founder of Plunge, a health and wellness company based in Sacramento that creates affordable, stylish, and easy-to-use cold plunges. Plunge was founded in 2020 at the height of the Covid pandemic when Ryan and his business partner found themselves with unexpected time on their hands and a shared interest in creating an ice bath that would make it easier and more enjoyable for people to plunge at home. The company’s mission is to make cold plunging as common as coffee and to spread the word about the incredible health benefits of cold therapy.

Chip Conley is the founder of The Modern Elder Academy and the author of five bestselling books, including Wisdom@Work, which is based on his experience of mentoring Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb. Chip’s extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry proved invaluable to the founders of Airbnb, who came to regard him as ‘a modern elder’. Today, Chip has transitioned into a powerful advocate for the pursuit of meaning and purpose in midlife and beyond. He’s eternally curious and energetic, and he’s proud to have learned to surf and speak Spanish at the age of 58.

Khalil Rafati is the owner of SunLife Organics, a super-successful chain of organic juice bars with outlets in California, Texas, and Arizona. Today, Khalil is all about eating organically and maximizing longevity, but his journey to health and sobriety has been long and tortuous. As a former addict, Khalil perfected his smoothie-making technique while experimenting with ways to regain his strength in recovery. Eventually, his passion for clean living and organic superfoods led to the creation of a multi-million dollar business and resulted in a life full of health, happiness, and abundance.

Adam Jablin is an entrepreneur, a recovery specialist, and the author of Lotsaholic, From a Sick to Sober Superman. He’s also a sought-after sobriety coach who spent decades running and scaling his family’s garment business before he found his calling as a mentor and public speaker. Now, through his frequent media appearances and transformational Hero Project course, Adam uses his positive energy and personal experience of recovery to help others find the tools they need to tackle their addictions.

Paul Epstein is a former NFL and NBA business executive turned keynote speaker and leadership coach. Paul helps people find their why and motivates them to achieve their goals by embracing his core values of courage, growth, and authenticity. He prioritizes impact and purpose, and as well as being the Chief Impact Officer of PurposePoint and Chief Purpose Advisor of the WHY Institute, Paul is also the host of the Playmakers: On Purpose podcast and the best-selling author of The Power of Playing Offense: A Leader's Playbook for Personal and Team Transformation.