Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres
Adam Torres
Hear from industry leaders on leadership, strategy, marketing, and sales. We're talking to top CEOs and business leaders. This is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs, executives and experts that want to get real results that will last.About Mission Matters:At Mission Matters we amplify stories for Entrepreneurs, Executives and Experts. Our host and Co Founder, Adam Torres has interviewed 6,000+ guests and hosts 8 shows. At the heart of our media brand is a want to help professionals cut through the noise. To get their mission and message heard. You can apply to be a featured guest here: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Through our long form interviews, we aim to capture the stories that make our guests interesting, relevant and also entertaining. By doing this, we are creating a catalogue for our audience that is educational, inspirational and will remain relevant and evergreen for years to come.Welcome to the Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres. Interviews are released daily featuring entrepreneurs, executives and experts. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. APPLY to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ FOLLOW Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/
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Jun 30, 2025 • 16min
Eric Dawson on Fueling Youth-Led Innovation Through Microgrants and Mentorship
On this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Eric Dawson, CEO & Co-Founder of RIVET, about building a global microfinancing platform that gives young people the capital and mentorship they need to create change today—not someday.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 18min
From Nurse to Founder: David Sanchez's Journey to Redemptive Impact and Ethical Marketing
On this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews David Sanchez, Founder of Digitalis, about his journey from ER nursing to building a faith-based recovery nonprofit and a healthcare marketing agency. David shares hard-won lessons on business ethics, purpose, and scaling with intention.
Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 8min
How Amir Barsoum Is Redefining Startup Success with AI and Capital Efficiency
In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Amir Barsoum, Founder & CEO of InVitro Capital, about how his venture studio is changing the way startups are built. Focused on AI and service-based businesses, Amir shares why the traditional VC model is broken—and how his approach unlocks smarter, faster growth.
Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 10min
How Monica Challingsworth Is Reinventing Hospitality with Pickleball and Community Dining
In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Monica Challingsworth, Co-Founder of Dink & Dine Pickle Park, about the innovative concept launching in Mesa, Arizona. Monica shares her journey in the hospitality industry and how she’s using her experience to create a space where people can gather, play, eat, and connect—all in one welcoming venue.
Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 11min
From Loss to Leadership: How Ethan Alexander is Rebuilding the Palisades One Family at a Time
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Ethan Alexander, Chief Business Officer at Ohana Capital Partners, on-site at the Original Mixer in Los Angeles. Ethan shares how losing his own home in the Palisades fire led to the creation of the Rise Palisades Fund a community-focused initiative funding pre-construction planning for displaced families. With a mission rooted in rebuilding lives, Ethan is turning tragedy into tangible 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/
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Jun 29, 2025 • 13min
Why the Wealth Transfer Conversation Needs to Include Women Now
In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, Adam Torres speaks with Sylvia Kwan, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Ellevest, about the overlooked financial moment when women inherit wealth as surviving spouses—before it’s passed to the next generation. Sylvia shares how Ellevest is helping women invest for both returns and impact, and why this shift represents one of the most transformative opportunities in finance today.
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/
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Jun 29, 2025 • 14min
From the CIA to the C-Suite: Darrell Blocker on Leadership, Security, and the Power of Kindness
In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, Adam Torres interviews Darrell Blocker, Founder of DMB Consulting Services. Drawing on 28 years with the CIA, Darrell shares how his strategic advisory firm helps businesses navigate risk at the intersection of technology, security, and global expansion. He also reflects on his mission to spread empathy and integrity in leadership—one conversation at a time.
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:
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Jun 28, 2025 • 11min
Menna Olvera on Helping Families Prepare to Care(give)
In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, Adam Torres interviews Menna Olvera, Founder of Prepare to Care(give). Menna shares her powerful story of turning personal caregiving challenges into a structured wellness and education platform. From functional medicine coaching to hands-on palliative care, she’s empowering families with tools, conversations, and support—so they can show up fully for loved ones, without losing themselves in the process.
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/
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Jun 28, 2025 • 13min
Navigating Uncertainty: Patrick Njoroge on Debt, Growth, and the Future of Africa’s Economies
In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, Adam Torres speaks with Patrick Njoroge, former Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, about the cascading economic pressures facing African nations today. From the burden of external debt to local unrest fueled by unemployment, Njoroge unpacks how global and domestic challenges intersect—and why structural reforms and global cooperation are urgently needed.
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/
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Jun 27, 2025 • 29min
The Hidden Science That Keeps You Safe: Exploring Non-Destructive Testing with Edward Korkowski
In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Edward Korkowski, NDT Level III and founder of EddyCurrent.com. With decades of hands-on experience in non-destructive testing, Ed unpacks how his work protects lives and infrastructure, shares the origins of his passion, and discusses how he's training the next generation through digital content and education.
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
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