Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

Adam Torres
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Oct 31, 2025 • 10min

From Dog Theme Parks to Humanoid Robots: Gary Khachatryan’s Variety Vault Vision

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Gary Khachatryan, Founder & CEO of Variety Vault, about launching a downtown LA showroom and partner program to supply luxury materials, plus his plan to integrate humanoid robotics into hospitality and retail to elevate guest experience and operational efficiency. 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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Oct 30, 2025 • 18min

Business Meets Geopolitics: Steven Okun on Winning the New Asia Playbook

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Steven Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, about operating at the collision of business and government. Okun breaks down America-first trade policy, forced-labor enforcement, and why supply-chain due diligence and responsible investing are essential for companies and investors navigating Asia today. This interview is part of our Asia Summit Series. 🌏 Big thank you to Milken Institute! 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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Oct 29, 2025 • 15min

From The Apprentice to Insights Leader: How Devora Rogers Helps Brands Turn Data into Growth

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Devora Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Alter Agents, about how brands can use consumer research to unlock growth and stay connected to their audiences. From her early career in media to leading insights at a top research firm, Rogers shares lessons on the power of data, the limits of AI, and how great storytelling drives brand impact. 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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Oct 28, 2025 • 15min

From Fear to Clarity: HeirLight’s Human Approach to Estate Planning

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Jermaine Ee, Founder of HeirLight, about turning a family conversation into a platform that helps users inventory assets, create wills and health directives, and connect with attorneys when needed—bringing accessible, multilingual estate planning to more families. 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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Oct 27, 2025 • 17min

Eliminating Malaria & Building Resilient Communities with PSFI’s Sebastian Quiniones

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Sebastian Quiniones, Executive Director at Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc., on PSFI’s community-driven push to eliminate malaria and its broader programs in education, livelihoods, and nutrition—showcasing how strategic partnerships deliver sustainable impact. This interview is part of our Asia Summit Series. 🌏 Big thank you to ⁠Milken Institute⁠! 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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Oct 26, 2025 • 12min

Modernizing Telecom: How The POTS Box Is Replacing Legacy Copper Lines

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Robert Garry, CEO of The POTS Box, about how his company is transforming telecom by replacing outdated copper phone lines with modern digital solutions. Garry explains the impact of the FCC’s copper phase-out, the benefits of POTS line replacement, and how The POTS Box’s partner program empowers businesses to expand their offerings and revenue. 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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Oct 25, 2025 • 13min

Building Asia’s FemTech Movement: Lindsay Davis on Advancing Women’s Health Innovation

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Lindsay Davis⁠, Founder of FemTech Association Asia, about leading Asia’s growing femtech ecosystem. Davis shares how the association connects 80+ startups across 10 countries, fostering innovation and collaboration in women’s health, advocacy, and technology. This interview is part of our Asia Summit Series. 🌏 Big thank you to ⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠! 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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Oct 24, 2025 • 12min

Build Real Confidence & Lead Where You Are: A Conversation with Simone Knego

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres speaks with Simone Knego, Keynote Speaker at Simone Knego LLC, about her mission to help women build lasting confidence through authenticity and self-acceptance. Simone discusses her R.E.A.L. framework, her upcoming book Real Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable, and how experiences like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro have shaped her approach to leadership and empowerment. 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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Oct 23, 2025 • 11min

Transforming Healthcare Through Technology: Insights from Averin Capital’s David Berry

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews David Berry, Managing Partner at Averin Capital, about his firm’s mission to transform health through technology. From AI and decentralization to wearable innovation, Berry shares how Averin Capital is investing in solutions that empower people to live longer, healthier lives. This interview is part of our Asia Summit Series. 🌏 Big thank you to ⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠! 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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Oct 22, 2025 • 10min

Healing with Silver: Kelli Gray on Modern Wellness Innovation

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Kelli Gray, Director of Brand & Product Development at Silver Biotics, about how the company’s patented Silver Soul Technology leverages the healing power of silver for immune, wound, and skincare support. Gray explains how Silver Biotics products safely target harmful bacteria while preserving probiotics—bringing science and purity together for everyday wellness. 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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