Thirty Minute Mentors

Kino MacGregor is one of the leading yoga influencers in the world, with over a million Instagram followers and more than 140 million views on her YouTube channel since its inception. Kino joins Adam to explain how anyone can improve their life trajectory, physical and mental health, and daily performance. Kino shares a series of tangible, practical tips listeners can implement while delving into her core message of total life transformation. Kino and Adam also discuss Kino’s personal journey and her strategies in approaching social media.

Trip Hawkins is the Founder of Electronic Arts, the second-largest gaming company in the United States and Europe, with a market cap of over $30 billion dollars. A pioneer in the industry, Trip is widely credited with changing the way video games are played. Trip joins Adam to share his best lessons and insights from his journey and experience disrupting the gaming industry. Trip and Adam discuss Trip’s time working for Steve Jobs as an early employee at Apple; how he executed on his vision for EA, EA Sports and Madden NFL; the future of gaming; and how entrepreneurs and leaders can engender innovation.

An Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Victor Rojas is the television play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Angels. Victor joins Adam to discuss his non-traditional and non-linear path to the top of his profession and to share the best lessons he has learned along the way. Victor and Adam talk about a wide range of topics, from Mike Trout, Joe Maddon, and Angels baseball to entrepreneurship, leadership, and how to become a better communicator.

General Martin Dempsey served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking military officer in the United States and principal military advisor to the President, under President Obama, and currently serves as Chairman of USA Basketball. General Dempsey joins Adam to share his best lessons in leadership and insights on how to make it to the top. General Dempsey and Adam discuss the core tenets of effective leadership; failure and how to overcome it; decision-making at the highest-levels; and winning professionally and in life.

Ryan Murphy is one of the best swimmers in the world, winner of three Olympic gold medals and the world record holder in the 100 meter backstroke. As Ryan prepares for the 2020 Summer Olympics, he joins Adam to discuss his path to the top and what it takes to stay there. Ryan and Adam talk about the daily routine of an Olympic gold medalist; how to manage and perform under pressure; motivation and the mental side of winning; and lessons in teamwork and leadership.

Joseph Deitch is the Founder and Chairman of Commonwealth Financial Network, the largest privately owned, independent investment broker/dealer in the country. Joe joins Adam to share his best insights from building a multibillion dollar business, from how to optimize your day to how to build your team. Joe and Adam cover a wide range of topics, including sales, marketing, entrepreneurial, investment and career advice; how to find success within the financial services industry; the key to finding happiness; and even how to win a Tony Award.

Lieutenant General Reynold Hoover spent 35 years in the United States military before retiring as the Deputy Commander in charge of the US Northern Command – the military command responsible for protecting the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, The Bahamas, and the surrounding air, land and sea. General Hoover joins Adam to share his insights into how to excel in a high-pressure, high-stakes role and how anyone can become a better leader. General Hoover and Adam discuss the principles of effective leadership, lessons learned from General Hoover’s ascent in the Army and why a general doubled as the official U.S. Easter Bunny.

Kara Goldin, the founder and CEO of Hint Water, joins Adam to discuss her journey from executive assistant to corporate executive to successful entrepreneur. Kara shares her best tips on how to climb the corporate ladder while working for a large company and her advice on how to start, build and lead your own. Kara and Adam also discuss how Hint became the unofficial water of Silicon Valley, attracted a celebrity following (including customer turned investor John Legend), and approaches sales, marketing and hiring.

Rick Barry is the only person in the history of basketball to lead the NBA, ABA and NCAA in scoring. An NBA Hall of Famer and a member of the NBA’s official list of the 50 greatest players of all time, Rick joins Adam to discuss the best life lessons he has learned from his five decades playing, coaching, broadcasting and commenting on the game. Rick and Adam cover a wide range of topics, including how to manage pressure; the biggest misconception people have about success; the most important thing a coach must do to excel; why Rick believes all five of his sons were able to play professionally; and the larger lesson associated with shooting underhanded free throws.

There are very few people in the world who are self-made billionaires. Dr. Gary K. Michelson is one of them. Gary joins Adam to share the best lessons he has learned from his journey as a student working two jobs to afford college to a spinal surgeon and inventor to a leading philanthropist. Gary and Adam discuss what it takes and what it means to be successful; how to overcome inhibitions and reach your potential; how to approach decision-making and hard choices; how anyone can become an inventor; and misconceptions about wealth, happiness and giving back.