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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Aug 6, 2025 • 31min
Closing the Gaps Between People’s Vision and the Day-To-Day Activities that Produce Results
In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Mark Musselman, Coach, Trusted Advisor, and Speaker at MX5 Consulting. Mark shares his deeply personal journey of taking over his family business at 30, enduring its bankruptcy during the 2008 financial crisis, and emerging with a renewed mission: to help business owners and executives break free from pretense, confront hard truths, and lead with clarity. His story highlights the value of coaching, the complexity of family dynamics in business, and why intentional succession planning is vital for long-term success.
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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Aug 6, 2025 • 13min
BETTY on Music, Activism & Harmony After 40 Years (and 11 Albums!)
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Aly Palmer and Elizabeth Ziff of the indie-pop trio BETTY. The conversation dives into the band’s creative evolution, their 11th album “EAT”, and their unique role in the PowerUp Conference, where they'll lead a collaborative songwriting session focused on empowerment and commitment. From their decades-long sisterhood to their ongoing activism, BETTY continues to amplify joy and justice through music.
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.
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Aug 6, 2025 • 12min
Why Putting Children First Is the Key to Fixing Healthcare
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Mark Del Monte, CEO & Executive VP of the American Academy of Pediatrics, about how his organization is fighting for better health outcomes for children. From the importance of Medicaid to addressing rising mental health challenges, Mark shares why a child-first approach to healthcare policy benefits all of society.
This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the Milken Institute for inviting us to cover the conference.
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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Aug 5, 2025 • 17min
Investing in Africa’s Future: Maya Horgan Famodu on Early-Stage Tech and Big Impact
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Maya Horgan Famodu, Founder of Ingressive Capital, about her work investing in early-stage tech startups across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Egypt, and Morocco. From launching her first fund at age 23 to building a bridge between global capital and local innovation, Maya shares how she’s fueling Africa’s next generation of billion-dollar companies.
This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the Milken Institute for inviting us to cover the 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
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Aug 5, 2025 • 12min
Marc Berkman on Creating a Safer Digital World for the Next Generation
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Marc Berkman, CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety, about how his team is addressing online harms through a four-pronged approach: education, research, advocacy, and real-time tech solutions. Born out of a tragic viral incident, the organization now leads national efforts to make social platforms safer for everyone.
This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the Milken Institute for inviting us to cover the 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
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Aug 4, 2025 • 12min
Rha Goddess on Redefining Ambition and Building a More Human Future of Work
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Rha Goddess, CEO & Founder of Move The Crowd, about her mission to help leaders stay true, get paid, and do good. She also shares insights from her new book, Intentional Ambition, which calls for a transformational shift in how we view work, success, and well-being in today’s world.
This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the Milken Institute for inviting us to cover the 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
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Aug 4, 2025 • 18min
Scaling with Strategy: Ravi Bhatia on Funding, Growth & Future-Proofing Businesses
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Ravi Bhatia, Principal at Verano Capital Partners, to discuss how his firm guides companies through capital raises, sustainable growth, and acquisition strategies. With decades of experience in tech and finance, Ravi shares why smart scaling requires a balance of innovation, structure, and human insight.
This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the Milken Institute for inviting us to cover the 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
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Aug 4, 2025 • 29min
Behind the Screens: How Industry Vets Are Revolutionizing Film Finance
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Jeff Bowler an Emmy Award-winning Producer, Michael Becker who is a Founder & CEO of Imprint Entertainment, and Erik Heintz the Head of Development of Adam Rose Entertainment, live from Lucid Studios. The conversation covers the launch of their Alchemy Standard Debt Fund, insights on vertical storytelling, and how innovative finance models are driving the next wave of content production.
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:
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Aug 3, 2025 • 12min
Heather Florio on Transforming Women’s Health Through Innovation and Advocacy
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest, about the company’s origins, the groundbreaking aloe-based treatments they’re developing for interstitial cystitis, and how she’s partnering with Take the Lead Women to empower more female voices in healthcare and leadership.
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:
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Visit our website:
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Aug 3, 2025 • 12min
Doug Drysdale on Advancing Psychedelic Medicine for Mental Health Treatment
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Doug Drysdale, CEO of Cybin, about the groundbreaking work his company is doing to develop psychedelic-based treatments for mental health conditions. From clinical trials to regulatory challenges, Doug shares his mission to transform suffering into healing through next-generation therapeutics.
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/
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