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 1, 2025 • 13min
Leah Pollak Leads with AI for Empathy to Transform Health, Education, and Opportunity
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Leah Pollak, CEO of Fundación del Saber, on how her organization is using tech and AI to tackle social challenges in Latin America. From offering full-ride scholarships in engineering to launching Thrive, an AI-powered women’s health platform, Leah is reimagining what innovation means—by leading with empathy.
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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Jul 31, 2025 • 15min
Claiming Power: Susan Arnot Heaney on Courageous Leadership for Women
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Susan Arnot Heaney, Board Member at Take The Lead Women, about the upcoming Power Up Conference, the importance of courageous leadership, and how women can claim their power to create meaningful impact across sectors.
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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Jul 31, 2025 • 13min
Lighting Up Africa: How Ignite Power Is Transforming Lives for $1 a Month
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Yariv Cohen, CEO of Ignite Power, about the company’s mission to connect 100 million people across Africa to affordable solar power by 2030. With 18 million lives already impacted and partnerships like Mission 300 and the World Bank, Yariv reveals how technology, logistics, and bold vision are reshaping communities through sustainable energy.
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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https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/
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Jul 30, 2025 • 6min
Wiotee Kargbo on Empowering Students and Supporting Teachers
In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Wiotee Kargbo, Founder of Students Excel & Serve, a nonprofit supporting teachers and students in underserved and special education environments. Wiotee shares her origin story, the lessons from her volunteer experience, and how she's building a mission around empathy, service, and real community needs.
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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Jul 30, 2025 • 5min
Redefining Menstrual Education with Starlesle Orji
On this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres sits down with Starlessly Orji, Founder of Bless Bloom and Flow, a menstrual health education platform designed for young girls. Inspired by her own experience and fueled by community insight, Starlesle is building a safe, digital space for girls to learn about their bodies with confidence and clarity.
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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Jul 30, 2025 • 5min
ReMIND: How Rachel Onile Is Making Stroke Recovery More Accessible
In this Mission Matters episode, host Adam Torres speaks with Rachel Onile, Founder of ReMIND, a stroke recovery app designed to support marginalized communities. Born from her mother’s experience with stroke and the inaccessibility of ongoing care, ReMIND combines speech therapy tools, emotional health tracking, and peer support in one affordable platform. Rachel shares her journey from pitch competitions to purposeful impact in health tech.
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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Jul 30, 2025 • 12min
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Through Mentorship and Pitch Competitions
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres speaks with Phil Farinacci, Director of Philanthropy at the Grant Cardone Foundation, about their youth pitch competition and impact programs. From awarding over $12,000 to providing access to elite sales training, Phil shares how the foundation is redefining what it means to support at-risk youth and equip them with the tools to succeed.
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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Jul 30, 2025 • 17min
How Capital Markets Can Scale the Energy Transition, with Olivia Albrecht of Artemeter
In this episode of the Mission Matters podcast, Adam Torres interviews Olivia Albrecht, Founder & CEO of Artemeter, a carbon investment management firm backed by DRW. Olivia explains how Artemeter targets the top 5% of global carbon projects and why flexibility, credibility, and financial innovation are essential for accelerating the energy transition.
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/
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Jul 30, 2025 • 11min
Peter Bryant on Critical Minerals and the Future of Global Energy Expansion
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Peter Bryant, Board Chair of Clareo, Key Minerals Forum, and The Development Partner Institute, on the urgent need for smarter mineral strategies. From U.S. energy goals to indigenous partnerships, Peter outlines the challenges and solutions needed to drive sustainable global growth.
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:
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Jul 29, 2025 • 7min
Student Builds Housing Access App to Tackle Gentrification Challenges
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews student entrepreneur Nihan Lobo Huerta, who pitched her innovative housing app, HAFE (Housing Accessible For Everyone), during a competition at Grant Cardone’s headquarters. Drawing from community stories and personal passion for public service, Nihan’s mission is to help marginalized families stay close to their roots by improving housing access.
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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