Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

Adam Torres
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Sep 5, 2025 • 25min

From Clicks to Trust: Win TV & Podcast Spots with Real Thought Leadership

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Dominic Forth, CEO of Thought Leaders America, on landing national TV and top podcast placements. Dominic explains his audience-centric, emotionally engaging, authentic framework, how to prep differently for TV vs. podcasts, and why trust beats views. He shares his mission to help leaders tell impactful stories and previews what’s next: a personal media tour, two new concept podcasts, and expanded event support. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 5, 2025 • 26min

LACG’s Global Events: Family Offices, Impact, and Intentional Connections

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Kathleen Tepley, Founder, Los Angeles Consulting Group, on LACG’s curated, global event strategy—spanning Beverly Hills, San Diego, Provence, and investor webinars—plus how its “give-to-give” model drives trusted connections and results. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 4, 2025 • 25min

Transforming Healthcare with AI and Patient-Centered Interoperability

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Delbert Arrendale, Founder and CEO of Interoperable Systems and Images (ISI). Delbert shares his mission to make healthcare more affordable and effective by solving one of the industry’s biggest challenges: inaccessible and siloed clinical data. With AI-powered solutions and a focus on underserved rural communities, ISI is putting patients at the center of their care while reducing costs from duplicate testing and inefficient systems. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 4, 2025 • 8min

Lea Pinaud on Fishing, Family, and Breaking Barriers at Sea

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Lea Pinaud⁠, Captain & First Mate of FV NO LIMITS. Lea shares her journey from fishing as a child with her grandfather to running charters and commercial trips in a male-dominated industry. She opens up about the challenges of long days at sea, the viral 600 lb tuna catch that brought international attention, and her mission to support her family while inspiring women to chase their passions without limits. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 4, 2025 • 9min

Karina Martinez on Elevating Latinas in Sports Through Media & Culture

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Karina Martinez, Co-Founder & CEO of DRAFTED. Karina shares how her company is redefining sports media by telling authentic stories about Latinas in sports and building community through culture-driven content. She explains why being social-first gives creators new power, how women’s sports are gaining long-overdue investment, and why the upcoming World Cup will be a pivotal moment for Latino fans and brands. Her mission: to shift the narrative and spotlight the Latina sports community. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 4, 2025 • 8min

Karen Moreno Scott on Healing Through Memoir Writing

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Karen Moreno Scott, Professional Life & Wellness Coach. Karen shares her journey of writing a memoir during the pandemic, uncovering suppressed memories, and finding healing through storytelling. She emphasizes the importance of self-love, choosing yourself first, and honoring your own voice. Karen also discusses her next goal: translating her book into Spanish to expand its reach to immigrant and Spanish-speaking communities. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 4, 2025 • 14min

Inside the Milken Motsepe Prize: AI, Manufacturing & Scaling Solutions

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ talks with ⁠Emily Musil⁠, Managing Director of Environmental & Social Innovation, Milken Institute, about the Milken–Motsepe Prize and its 2025 focus on AI in manufacturing. Emily explains the $2M award, wraparound support, and why this cycle targets Series A+ companies operating in Africa for 2+ years. She shares how Milken’s 12,000+ entrepreneur community is expanding with youth engagement and regional hubs, and what differentiates their prizes: research-led design, flexible prize models, and access to cross-sector decision makers that help winners scale. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 3, 2025 • 12min

From Boeing to Building Leaders: How Edwin Acevedo is Shaping the Future of NAHREP

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Edwin Acevedo, 2025 National President-Elect of NAHREP. Edwin shares his powerful story of leaving a career as a Boeing software engineer to pursue real estate in the midst of the 2008 market crash. With nearly two decades of experience, he now leads multiple businesses and prepares to take on a national leadership role at NAHREP. His mission: to build a thriving ecosystem that creates wealth, inspires community leadership, and empowers the next generation of Latino entrepreneurs. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 3, 2025 • 8min

Claudia Maldonado on Bilingual Books and Empowering Families Through Stories

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Claudia Maldonado, Early Learning Specialist and Author at La Cachi Publishing House. Claudia shares how her 20+ years in early education inspired her to write bilingual and trilingual children’s books, including Mama Works Very Hard (an award-winning family story), Papa Knows Best (co-authored with her husband), and Around the Globe with Mandy. Her mission is to celebrate hardworking parents, promote multicultural representation, and encourage young readers to explore languages and cultures beyond their own. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 3, 2025 • 7min

Breaking Barriers and Building Legacy: A Conversation with Anna Davila

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres sits down with Anna Davila, VP of Business Development for Strategic Markets, to discuss the power of representation and resilience. Recorded live at the Latina 2 event in Downtown LA, Anna shares her inspiring story of becoming the first U.S. citizen and college graduate in her family—and how that journey fuels her mission to empower Hispanic communities and future leaders in the corporate world. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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