Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

Adam Torres
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Aug 19, 2025 • 13min

Wayne Kaufman on Turning Passion into Action for Veterans

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Wayne Kaufman, Founder and Board President of The Kaufman Fund. Wayne shares how the nonprofit began in memory of his brother and grew into a wide-reaching organization supporting veterans with dental care, legal services, food programs, and more. His mission: to serve those who served by building community, one act of care 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: 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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Aug 19, 2025 • 17min

Citizen Activism and Courage: A Conversation with Tanushree Ghosh

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Tanushree Ghosh, Founder and Board Chair of Her Rights Inc. and author of From Another Land, Beyond #MeToo, and Queer Chronicles. Tanushree reflects on her journey from scientist to activist, how her books highlight critical issues in immigration, gender parity, and LGBTQIA+ rights, and why small, intentional acts of activism can create lasting impact. This episode is sponsored by ⁠Take The Lead Women. ⁠Register ⁠here⁠ to join the Take The Lead Women Conference. 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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Aug 18, 2025 • 12min

The Power of Pausing: Charles Achampong’s Journey from Sabbatical to Storytelling

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Charles Achampong, Executive in Residence at Capacity Canada. Charles discusses his new book Around the World in Family Days, born from an eight-month sabbatical with his family. He shares how the experience reshaped his outlook, strengthened family bonds, and sparked a mission to teach others about the transformative power of pausing. 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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Aug 18, 2025 • 28min

Elliot Kallen on Entrepreneurship, Resilience, and Saving Young Lives

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Elliot Kallen⁠, President & CEO of Prosperity Financial Group. Together they discuss their co-authored book Driven: How to Elevate Your Success as an Entrepreneur, the realities of entrepreneurship, and Elliot’s nonprofit A Brighter Day Foundation, which provides resources to prevent teen suicide and support families nationwide. 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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Aug 18, 2025 • 15min

David Homan & Noah Askin on Building Purposeful Communities

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews David Homan and Noah Askin, co-authors of Orchestrating Connection: How to Build Purposeful Community in a Tribal World. Together, they discuss why traditional networking falls short, how intentional community-building can combat isolation, and the framework they developed to help people connect with purpose and authenticity. 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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Aug 17, 2025 • 15min

Elisabeth Ness on Storytelling, Superpowers, and Women’s Leadership

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Elisabeth Ness⁠, Co-Founder of Good Porpoise Productions and Co-Creator of Lady Kings of Texas. Elisabeth discusses her work with Take the Lead Women, her fellowship experience, and her belief that our unique attributes are our true superpowers. She also shares how her production company and feature film aim to tell socially conscious stories that amplify women’s leadership and drive lasting change. In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠⁠Adam Torres⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠Alicia Ontiveros⁠⁠, Owner of Veros Inc. and host of the Unsolicited podcast. Alicia shares how her experience with Take the Lead’s leadership program helped her leave her corporate career to pursue filmmaking—and how courage, community, and creative action continue to drive her mission. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠Take The Lead Women. ⁠⁠Register ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to join the Take The Lead Women Conference. 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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Aug 17, 2025 • 23min

Joe Mittiga on Entrepreneurship, Energy, and Giving Back 1%

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Joe Mittiga, Founder of Avion Energy Inc. Joe shares how he built Avion Energy into a trusted broker of natural gas and electricity by focusing on relationships and integrity. Beyond business, he discusses his mission of giving back through Project Smile, inspired by his experiences in South Africa. His message is clear: even 1% given back can transform lives and create a lasting legacy. 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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Aug 17, 2025 • 12min

Sherri Miles on Leadership, Mentorship, and Purpose in Business

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Sherri Miles, President & CEO of Miles Roofing, Inc., and upcoming speaker at the State of the Woman 2025 Conference. Sherri shares insights from her career as a fourth-generation roofing contractor, the importance of reframing language around leadership, and how mentorship and culture drive lasting impact in business. This interview is part of our State of The Women Coverage Series. 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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Aug 16, 2025 • 14min

Michael Bernstein on Reinventing Pallets with Sustainable Innovation

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Michael Bernstein, Founder of Bernastic. Michael shares his journey as an inventor and entrepreneur, explaining how his patented material combines apparel waste with HDPE to create sustainable pallets. With applications across supply chains worldwide, Bernastic’s innovation reduces waste, strengthens products, and helps companies meet carbon reduction goals. 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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Aug 15, 2025 • 18min

Samantha Harte on Redefining Recovery and Finding Joy After Adversity

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Samantha Harte⁠, author, podcast host, coach, and sober mom of two. Samantha opens up about her path from addiction and perfectionism to spiritual healing, sharing the tools she uses to help clients break negative thought patterns and embrace recovery as a lifelong journey. Her book, Breaking the Circuit, offers a reimagined roadmap for anyone facing adversity—focusing on joy, self-compassion, and inner transformation. 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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