The premier podcast dedicated to highlighting humble, inspiring people. Hosted by Andrew Namanny. Guests include Joey Gonzalez CEO of Barry's Bootcamp, billionaire Jay Adair, blind Mt. Everest Summiter Erik Weihenmayer, Ex-Russian Sex Spy Aliia Roza, and more.
The premier podcast dedicated to highlighting humble, inspiring people. Hosted by Andrew Namanny. Guests include Joey Gonzalez CEO of Barry's Bootcamp, billionaire Jay Adair, blind Mt. Everest Summiter Erik Weihenmayer, Ex-Russian Sex Spy Aliia Roza, and more.
Sandra Yamada was the only woman in her class of 18 investment bankers.
A Harvard MBA. A biology major turned venture capitalist.
And now? The founder of NEAP. A first-of-its-kind collagen protein gel changing how we get our protein on the go.
But the story that started it all… involves a protein shake, a work out, and an unforgettable emergency.
In this episode, Sandra shares:
How one humiliating moment became the spark for a multimillion-dollar idea
What it takes to walk away from a cush finance career to build something real
The mindset that helped her go from being “the only woman in the room” to leading an entirely new product category
Brilliant. Humble. Hilarious. This might be the most human founder story you’ll hear all year.
What happens when a dream, a culture, and a cup of coffee collide?
In this episode, Andrew sits down with Shivani Darsinos, founder of Cafe Babu: Nashville’s coffee-meets-cocktail sanctuary that celebrates heritage, connection, and community.
Named after her grandfather, Cafe Babu beautifully blends Shivani’s Indian roots and her husband’s Greek heritage, creating a space that feels both soulful and universal.
Shivani shares how her upbringing shaped her drive; from a dad who taught her that strength knows no gender (“Who’s helping me lift this air conditioner?”) to the deep pride she feels in building a space that’s for everyone, regardless of where they come from or what they believe.
She opens up about:
Through it all, Shivani reminds us that every cup of coffee holds a story; one made with intention, respect, and an incredible amount of love.
If you’ve ever dreamed of creating something that brings people together, this episode will fill your cup.
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In this episode of Permission to Shine, I sit down with Nick Luebke: creator, thinker, and host of the new podcast Constantly Curious.
Nick opens up about the five books that most profoundly shaped his life:
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
Your Platform Is Not Your Purpose by Blaine Fuhs
The Bible
The Inner Work by Ash and Mat
We explore how these works shifted his mindset, deepened his relationships, and inspired his creative journey.
Nick also shares the mission behind Constantly Curious, where he’s already sat down with brilliant voices like Young Pueblo and Sahil Bloom. And—he drops some hints about writing a book of his own.
This is a conversation about curiosity, purpose, and the power of the written word to change how we live.
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$500M+ entrepreneur and serial founder Peter Wokwicz has built, scaled, and invested in more than 60 companies.
In this episode, he sits down with Andrew Namanny to break down the future of money — and why ignoring crypto could be your biggest financial mistake.
Peter explains blockchain, exposes the myths about crypto, and shares practical ways busy professionals can get started safely.
We cover stablecoins, DeFi, tokenization, prediction markets, and how digital assets will disrupt banks, governments, and traditional finance.
You’ll learn:
Why blockchain is more secure than any banking system in history
How to earn yield on your money without leaving it in a low-interest savings account
The coming wave of tokenized real estate, companies, and assets
What “truth markets” are — and how they could change journalism forever
Peter’s portfolio strategy for someone starting with $25K in extra cash
Whether you’re crypto-curious or already investing, this is your one-hour MBA in digital assets from one of the sharpest minds in the game.
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Dr. John Holcomb is one of the most legendary trauma surgeons alive.
He shares untold details from Black Hawk Down, where he operated for over 30 hours straight during the infamous battle in Somalia in 1993.
He opens up about the chaos, grit, and brutal realities of combat medicine — and how that moment shifted his mission for life.
Now, he's focused on saving lives before patients even reach the hospital. From pioneering blood delivery systems to taking five trips to the frontlines of Ukraine, Dr. Holcomb’s work is reshaping modern trauma care.
This is more than a war story — it’s a raw look at courage, purpose, humility and what it means to serve on the edge of life and death.
🔊 What You'll Learn:
Behind-the-scenes of the Black Hawk Down mission
How Holcomb handled nonstop surgery for 30+ hours
The innovation driving pre-hospital blood care
Why he keeps returning to Ukraine to help in war zones
The mindset that sustains people in the world’s most high-stakes environments
You can learn more about his work here: https://prehospitaltransfusion.org/
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The power of a great network can’t be overstated—and Noah Berkson is an expert community builder.
He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, founder and host of the Dose of Greatness podcast, Co-Founder of Outcove Valley a series of events for high caliber leaders, and a member of YPO.
He’s made 1,000+ introductions in the last year (3 per day!).
We discuss:
✅ Make introductions the right way – Always provide context so both people see the value.
✅ Say yes to everything in your 20s – Opportunities come from showing up.
✅ Pick up the tab – When dining with someone much wealthier, covering the bill makes an impression.
✅ Make friends, not “connections” – Real relationships > transactional networking.
✅ Find your X factor – He cold-DM’d Jess Mah because she flies planes. A unique hook stands out.
✅ Vulnerability is underrated – Being open, stumbling, and failing brings people closer.
Tune in to learn more about the cold outreach, handling objections, and the biggest mistake people make about networking.
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What happens when you leave a thriving business to chase your true calling?
Garrett Adair co-founded VitaFive, a successful gummy vitamin company, but deep down, he knew his real dream was music.
Encouraged by Luke Bryan, he took a leap of faith, moved to Nashville, and is now on tour playing to packed crowds.
In this episode, Garrett shares:
🎸 Why he walked away from a booming business to pursue music full-time
🎸 The challenges of switching from entrepreneurship to the music industry
🎸 How his faith and family shaped his journey
🎸 What it’s really like to go all-in on your passion
This is a story about taking risks, following your gut, betting on yourself, and staying consistent.
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What happens when you flatline for over 20 minutes and wake up weeks later, completely paralyzed?
Brad Cunningham knows firsthand. He's the author of Resilience Unbroken: My Story of True Survivals.
In this powerful episode, Brad shares his unbelievable survival story—first battling cancer at 25, spending six months in the hospital, and then suffering cardiac arrest in 2023, where his heart stopped for over 20 minutes.
Doctors weren’t sure he’d wake up. He did.
But he went from marathon runner to wheelchair-bound, forced to rebuild his life from the ground up.
Through it all, Brad learned three lessons that changed everything:
1️⃣ Resilience is a choice—even when you have no control.
2️⃣ The right support system is the difference between surviving and thriving.
3️⃣ Struggles don’t just leave scars, they leave lessons.
This is a story of grit, survival, and the power of the human spirit.
If you’ve ever faced adversity—or want to hear what real resilience looks like—this episode is a must-listen.
Brad is the Founder of Open Horizon Analytics where he utilizes his 30+ years of experience to provide data science expertise.
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In this episode of Permission to Shine, I sit down with Tracy Tutor, powerhouse real estate broker, Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star, and one of the most confident negotiators in the game.
We dive deep into:
🔥 The LA fires and how they’re reshaping the insurance market
🏡 Whether LA real estate is set for a boom or bust
💰 Her biggest deal ever ($56M!) and her goal to hit $1B in sales
🎥 How she became the first female main cast member on Million Dollar Listing
🤝 Her secret to building an all-star team and delegating like a boss
💡 Why confidence and authenticity are the keys to winning in any industry
Tracy doesn’t hold back, sharing the mindset shifts that took her from agent to industry titan.
Whether you're in real estate, sales, or just want to level up your confidence, this episode is for you.
Thanks for listening!
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Wan Kim is the owner and CEO of Smoothie King, overseeing 1,202 stores and $850M annually.
Originally an immigrant from South Korea, Wan and I discuss:
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Thanks for listening!
Hey, hey, hey it's Andrew Namanny -- welcome back!
GPS, the INTERNET, Siri, Night Vision, Autonomous Vehicles -- they all started in DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Project Agency). It's the powerful government agency you've never heard of.
Taryn Rose works for DARPA. She's a former orthopedic surgeon and successful founder of a $40M shoe company.
We talk about:
-Why DARPA was started to defend us against German attacks
-The genetic make up of successful entrepreneurs
-Appearing on Oprah and what it did for her business
-Taryn's first amputation
-What DARPA looks for in a partnership
-Developing synthetic blood to solve our blood crisis
Plus, we have a lot of fun and I know you will too while listening.
As always, reach out anytime at: andrew@permissiontoshine.org
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Hey it’s Andrew, welcome to episode #51. We’ve got a very special entrepreneur today so thanks for joining me.
Daina Trout is Co-Founder and former CEO of Health-Ade Kombucha. She went on to sell the company after growing it to 65,000 stores and nearly $200M in annual revenue.
She is raw, open, and honest like you wouldn’t expect a CEO to be. It’s one of my biggest takeaways from our convo — ALWAYS BE YOU!
Daina started the company alongside her husband and best friend.
Originally starting at the Los Angeles farmers market they experienced rapid growth.
Daina opens up about the biggest challenges she faced, the pro’s and con’s of starting a company with loved ones, and whether or not she’d do it again.
She’s now onto her next endeavors, this time in the creative space and she shares her big plans.
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Hi It’s Andrew, welcome to episode #50.
We’ve got a special guest today and I know you’re going to love it.
Eric Byrnes spent 11 electric years in the MLB. He’s in the UCLA baseball hall of fame.
Following his professional athlete career, he dove into endurance sports and has completed a triathlon across America, the Western States 100, several Ironman races, and more.
He’s a media personality including roles as an ESPN analyst and founder of the No Filter Network, a media sports hub.
He holds a Guinness World Recorded for golfing 420 holes in 24 hours.
He’s author of books Let Them Play, The Daily Hustle, and F*It list.
Having experienced ADHD he’s passionate about getting kids active and it’s why he started the Let Them Play foundation.
Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the convo, please share it with a loved one.
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Family owned and operated out of Woodland, CA and rooted in our "From Field to BBQ philosophy, Almond trees are locally sourced and grown in real orchards by real farmers. Then carefully harvested, transported and crafted at our custom pellet mill. We personally oversee every single step of the process. It is an unprecedented chain of custody and our quality is guaranteed. 100% Pure and Natural Almond Wood. No Fillers. No Oils. No Additives. No Substitutes, Ever.
I used to live in the BBQ capital of the world, Kansas City, MO, and let me tell you — they all use Knotty Wood.
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I went on an 8 country tour this year (Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Nepal, Bhutan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan).
When I was in Thailand, I was brought face to face with the severity of the civil war in Myanmar.
There are between 2-3 million people displaced as a result. Many of them, fled to Thailand where I was fortunate to meet them.
One day as I was exploring the island, I had an incredibly kind waiter. He was 19.
He opened up about losing many of his friends, having to leave his family, and how he's working hard to build a future his country has stripped away.
I so badly wanted to share his story with you all, so we sat down and recorded the next day.
Please enjoy this important conversation with the man from Myanmar.
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Andres Levin is a Grammy-winning musician and the co-owner of Tribe Caribe, an eclectic hotel located in central Havana, Cuba.
We sat down to discuss his musical journey—from learning at home to working with John Legend, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon Batiste, Tina Turner, Childish Gambino, and more. He's been nominated for a Grammy 19 times and has won once.
Andres and his business partner Chris Cornell opened Tribe Caribe, a premier hotel for creatives, travelers, and locals alike. It hosts a bustling café with the best espresso in Havana, a rooftop overlooking the city, a recording studio, and 11 suites that are restored with Cuban antiques and art. It was featured in Travel + Leisure as a "Dream Destination for Art Lovers."
We also discuss the reality of living in Cuba—a country that has gone through a lot but remains open to visitors from the U.S.
We recorded this in Havana, and I can't recommend traveling to Cuba enough. The people are smart, fun, and resilient.
Thank you for listening.
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Join me as I sit down with Dan Ni, the founder and CEO of TLDR (too long didn't read). TLDR is a tech newsletter with over 5M active subscribers producing $10+ million in annual revenue. He's built it with an extremely lean team, 20 employees strong.
He previously founded and sold Scraper API, which allowed him to bootstrap TLDR and maintain 100% ownership.
We discuss:
-the future of media
-his journey from Yale to culinary school
-why he spent 6 years living at home in his 20's after working at Jane Street
-the importance of doing vs. thinking
-his next chapter as a father
-growing up in the midwest
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Jonny Imerman is the Co-Founder of Imerman Angels, a global network of 15,000 cancer survivors.
After battling testicular cancer in his 20s, Jonny felt compelled to create a platform where individuals battling cancer can connect 1:1 with a mentor who has faced the same diagnosis.
Additionally, he co-founded CLOZTALK (pronounced "Clothes Talk"), where they are building brand awareness for over 500 nonprofits.
In this episode, we discuss:
Please enjoy this insightful conversation with Jonny Imerman. I know you’ll love it!
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The average person spends 2.5 hours a day feeling bad for themselves. Whether it's at work or in their personal life, we ruminate on stories that we tell ourselves.
The problem?
Oftentimes these stories aren't even true. A complete waste of time!
Cy Wakeman gives us tangible advice on how to eliminate our ego when it goes unchecked and remove this 2.5-hour daily burden.
Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, NY Times Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker, and recipient of the #1 Global Leadership Guru award for three years running.
Deemed "the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace and the worldplace."
Cy works with organizations globally to ditch the drama, hardwire accountability in their teams, and turn excuses into results.
As the founder of Reality-Based Leadership, she inspires audiences to modernize their approach to leading their teams, enabling them to succeed despite the challenging circumstances they face.
Her thought-provoking insights capture the hearts and minds of attendees of all backgrounds, helping them realize that success and happiness in their careers is their natural state—once the drama is gone.
Please enjoy this conversation and be sure to let us know what you think. Thanks for listening!
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Garrett Madison is one of the most accomplished mountain climbers in the world.
He's summited Mt. Everest 14 times.
Summited K2, known as the SAVAGE mountain, 4 times. The most of any westerner.
He runs Madison Mountaineering where he has an unparalleled track record of guiding his clients to the highest points on earth.
His calm nature, kind heart, strong spirit, and track record of success make him a really special individual.
I was stoked to sit down for a chat with someone who has seen so much of the world -- I know you are going to love this!
These episodes take a lot of work to produce, if you enjoy it please share with a friend, colleague, or loved one!
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Hi thanks for joining, it's Andrew Namanny and we've got another incredible episode you do not want to miss.
Daniel Dart is the founder of Solo GP fund Rock Yard Ventures. His journey from homelessness and incarceration to where he is today shows how powerful second chances can be.
A leader and advocate for underserved and underprivileged communities, he has worked on the ground, helping build equity and social movements on both a local and global scale.
A rare talent, he matriculated to the London School of Economics graduate school without ever having received an undergraduate degree. In addition to being published in Harvard Business Review and the World Economic Forum, he has presented his academic and economic research worldwide, including in Sri Lanka, China, Ireland, Japan, and the United States.
Daniel's journey to where he is today is anything but typical. He was born in the Bay Area but spent most of his youth in Southern California.
He experienced homelessness on the streets of San Diego and Los Angeles between 1999-2001, a chapter of time that shapes everything he does today. Daniel was also the brainchild of a prominent punk-rock band, Time Again, where he wrote and sang about social issues, poverty, and getting through life one day at a time.
In 2011, he was sentenced to 6 years in prison. Upon release, with a new perspective of owning his flaws while being true to himself, he made amends and launched the second chapter of his life – one that focuses on the altruistic value of helping others.
He also holds an MBA from MIT, where he is the first formerly incarcerated student in the school's history and a recipient of the Dean's Fellowship, Sloan Leadership Fellowship, and Pechacek Fellowship awards and scholarships.
He is an active member of Milken Institute's Young Leaders Circle, an Advisory Board Member of Village Capital, and a Fellow of the Salzburg Global Forum
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