David Essel is a best-selling author, counselor, executive coach, speaker, podcast, radio and television host, and a sports psychology coach. He has written 13 books, including “Positive Thinking will never change your life…but this book will!,” and “FOCUS! : SLAY YOUR GOALS.” David’s personal recovery from drug and alcohol addiction helped him create one of the most successful holistic addiction recovery programs in the US. In 1990, David experienced a failed suicide attempt, which ultimately led him to create impactful programs that help individuals also struggling with depression and anxiety. During his long career, David has helped thousands of people around the world achieve their goals. Listen in! Links David’s Website: https://www.davidessel.com/

Cat Filloux is an award-winning artist and playwright who, over the last three decades, has traveled the world creating art that addresses human rights and social justice. Known for her works such as The Beauty Inside, Photographs from S-21, and Where Elephants Weep, Catherine Filloux are calls to action. Their purpose is to bring awareness to issues that otherwise wouldn’t get attention. Her art is meant to leave you with a desire to change the world. Cat says her purpose is that “every human being be honored for being a human being.” Links Catherine’s Website: https://www.catherinefilloux.com/

Chester Santos is known as the “International Man of Memory.” Chester is known for his exceptional memory and is a U.S. Memory Champion. He is the author of “Instant Memory Training for Success” and “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge.” Chester has used his abilities to help people improve their memories and sharpen their minds. He’s been featured in numerous publications and various media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, PBS, and CNN to name a few. He is also a speaker, having spoken for YPO, CEO Clubs International, and Fortune 500 companies. Listen in as Chester shares his incredible story.  Links Chester’s Website: https://www.internationalmanofmemory.com/ Chester’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chestersantos/

Dan Hassett returns to the EO 360 podcast this week. Dan is the founder and CEO of Levitate, whose goal is to “build community through the arts, youth, and conservation.” Levitate is a multi-faceted organization, known for its apparel line, kids programs, and live events. Starting out from a small surf shop, Dan grew Levitate into what it is today, with their music festival being a smashing success, drawing over 20,000 people a day. Listen in as Dan shares his story. Links Levitate Music & Arts Festival: https://www.levitatemusicfestival.com/ Levitate Foundation: https://www.levitatefoundation.org/

Casey Cheshire is a former US Marine, podcaster, marketer, and serial entrepreneur. He’s the founder and CEO of Ringmaster Conversational Marketing, which helps B2B businesses launch podcasts with the goal of driving growth and revenue. Casey began his Ringmaster journey after starting his own podcast, quickly realizing that a successful podcast takes a lot of work. Listen in as Casey shares how podcasts can improve your business and help you connect better with your audience. “We’re not just here to create podcasts, we are here to create human connections,” Casey says.   Links Ringmaster: https://ringmaster.com/

We have another episode from the crypt this week! In this episode, Dave talks to Philip McKernan, an inspirational speaker, and coach for individuals, couples, and entrepreneurs to the EO Podcast. Listen as he talks about finding true meaning in life, becoming authentic, and discerning between happiness and buying material things for distraction. Links Dead Man Walking: A Journey from Mindset to Soulset: http://philipmckernan.com/product/dead-man-walking/ Rich on Paper, Poor on Life: http://philipmckernan.com/product/rich-on-paper-poor-on-life/

Franziska Iseli is the founder of OceanLovers, a beachwear company whose mission is to protect the world’s oceans through sustainable practices and philanthropy. She’s also an author, brand, and marketing strategist, and adventurer. In 2013, she won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for her philanthropic efforts and innovation. Her books, The Courage Map, Perception, and Bananas About Marketing, are all bestsellers. Franziska has been featured in Inc, Forbes, Business Insider, and other media outlets. She has journeyed to many places on her motorbike, visiting over one hundred countries to date.  Links Franziska Iseli: https://franziskaiseli.com/ Ocean Lovers: https://oceanlovers.com/

Bryan Johnson is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, and writer. A serial entrepreneur, Bryan is the founder of numerous successful companies. He is the founder of Blueprint, Kernel, OS Fund, and Braintree. In 2012, Braintree purchased Venmo and then later sold it to Paypal for $800 million. Bryan joins the podcast today to talk about his experiences as an entrepreneur, how he started, and his ultimate goal for Blueprint–reversing aging and increasing our life spans through science and technology as well as lifestyle. Links Bryan’s Website: https://www.bryanjohnson.co/ Blueprint: https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.co/

Melissa Clayton is the founder and CEO of Tiny Tags, a high-end personalized jewelry brand for moms. She has also been featured on Shark Tank for her product, The Matte, a foldable mat that lays over a sink and creates an instant counter. Listen in as Melissa shares her entrepreneurial journey from starting her Tiny Tags business, growing from a small operation all the way to a multi-million dollar business! Links Tiny Tags: https://tinytags.com/ The Matte: https://www.thematte.com/

Dr. Gil Blander is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Inside Tracker, a health analytics company. Inside Tracker analyzes the key biomarkers related to health and performance and offers the user advice and guidance on optimizing their health. At 12 years old, Dr. Blander’s aunt passed away, which prompted him to ask himself: Why won’t I live forever? What can I do to allow a human to live longer? These questions kick-started his journey and with a PhD in biology, Dr. Gil Blander puts his knowledge and expertise to work in improving people’s lives.  Links Inside Tracker: https://www.insidetracker.com/ Dr. Gil Blander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilblander/

Daniel Dubois is an active angel investor and a “champion for entrepreneurship.” He has invested 20 million and has sold two venture-backed companies, ShareShed and Guiides, to Leavetown. He is also the co-founder of Key, a fin-tech company whose mission is to make real estate more accessible. In this episode, Daniel goes over his experience as an angel investor, his journey in building and selling two successful businesses, and his insight into what investors are looking for. Listen in! Links Key: https://www.lifeatkey.com/ Daniel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmdubois/

Dan Faggella is the founder of Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research, a market research and publishing company that focuses on the use of AI in business. Dan has spoken about AI to the United Nations, World Bank, and Interpol, to name a few. This episode tackles some hard-hitting topics, such as the origins of artificial intelligence, the state of the technology in 2023, and its potential impacts on society moving forward. Dan and Dave discuss ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Microsoft’s AI-enhanced Bing, AI relationships, and much more in this exciting episode. This description was written with ChatGPT. Just kidding.  Links Emerj: https://emerj.com/

Nick Sonnenberg is the founder and CEO of Leverage, an “operational efficiency consultancy that is reinventing the way work gets done.” In this episode, Nick shares some of his expertise on improving efficiency in your organization. He emphasizes three key areas to optimize: Communication, Planning, and Resources. Nick is also a Wall Street Journal bestselling author. His latest book is “Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work.” Links Come Up for Air: https://www.comeupforair.com/ Leverage: https://www.getleverage.com/

Param Dedhia, MD returns to the EO 360° podcast this week to discuss more nutrition! Param is an internal medicine doctor and integrative medicine practitioner. Previously at Johns Hopkins, Param has spent the better part of 14 years in the wellness world. Listen in as he discusses nutrition and how it pertains to entrepreneurship.  Links Param’s website: https://www.param.com/

During the height of the pandemic in November 2020, an idea came to Joe Knopp in his Walsh University dorm room. He asked his roommate, Chip, “Do you think that we could solve the world water crisis?” Fast forward to today, Ripple has built 20 wells that provide communities with clean water with Joe and Chip at the helm. Ripple is a water bottle company whose mission is to solve the world’s water problem. With every 2000 bottles sold, a community in need receives a well that provides clean water. Listen in as Joe shares his experience in starting a purpose-driven company during a global pandemic, all from his small Ohio dorm room. Joe is also a 2022 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards finalist and won the Social Impact Prize for his work with Ripple. Links Ripple’s Website: https://www.wearetheripple.com/

Dr. Manuel Astruc is a board-certified general adult psychiatrist and is the author of Happiness Rules: Beat Burnout, Embrace Happiness, and Become a Better Entrepreneur. He is the founder of Your Next Act, a coaching course designed to help entrepreneurs master what he calls “mental fitness.” The goal is to optimize happiness, improve how entrepreneurs operate their business and bring joy to their lives. Listen in as Dr. Astruc shares what he’s learned on his journey as a doctor and entrepreneur. Links: Manuel Astruc: https://manuelastruc.com/ Happiness Rules: https://a.co/d/afKTYeL

David Rendall is a Certified Speaking Professional, leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. He is also the author of “The Freak Factor, Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness.” In this episode, Dave talks to Dave about what it truly means to be “weird.” Oftentimes society shuns that which may be considered weird. However, Dave is here to show that there is power in embracing one’s uniqueness. Listen in! Links Dave’s Website: https://www.drendall.com/ Dave’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daverendall/ The Freak Factor on Amazon Books: https://a.co/d/fh2na6z

Lou Elliott-Cysewski is the co-founder of Coolperx, a purpose-driven business whose mission is to transform the “toxic swag industry into a credible, brand-building force for people and the planet.” Coolperx is the first climate-neutral merchandising company in the world. Through Lou’s leadership, Coolperx has helped many clients provide more sustainable and impactful gift-giving, including Google, Microsoft, and T-Mobile. Listen in as Lou shares her insights into the corporate swag industry and how her history as a nurse influenced her decision to start this company. Links Coolperx: https://www.coolperx.com/ Lou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louelliottcysewski/

Param Dedhia, MD is a sleep expert. He’s an internal medicine doctor and integrative medicine practitioner. After a long tenure at Johns Hopkins, Param has been in the wellness world for the better part of 14 years. In this episode, he discusses the ever-important topic of sleep. He has worked with industry leaders and executives, helping them with their sleep habits to improve their performance in their business. Listen in as Param takes a deep dive into all aspects of sleep–how it works, its benefits, and how to get the best sleep possible. Links Param’s website: https://www.param.com/

Kent Gregoire is the CEO and founder of Symphony Advantage, an advisory and consulting services firm. He has been featured in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Inc. Magazine, and Forbes, to name a few. This week, Kent talks about Conscious Capitalism. Conscious Capitalism is a registered non-profit organization whose mission is to build a movement of business leaders to improve the practice and perception of capitalism to elevate humanity. Links Kent’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentgregoire/ Conscious Capitalism: https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/ Symphony Advantage: https://www.symphonyadvantage.com/