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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Jun 30, 2025 • 11min
From Loss to Leadership: How Ethan Alexander is Rebuilding the Palisades One Family at a Time
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Ethan Alexander, Chief Business Officer at Ohana Capital Partners, on-site at the Original Mixer in Los Angeles. Ethan shares how losing his own home in the Palisades fire led to the creation of the Rise Palisades Fund a community-focused initiative funding pre-construction planning for displaced families. With a mission rooted in rebuilding lives, Ethan is turning tragedy into tangible impact.
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Jun 29, 2025 • 13min
Why the Wealth Transfer Conversation Needs to Include Women Now
In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, Adam Torres speaks with Sylvia Kwan, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Ellevest, about the overlooked financial moment when women inherit wealth as surviving spouses—before it’s passed to the next generation. Sylvia shares how Ellevest is helping women invest for both returns and impact, and why this shift represents one of the most transformative opportunities in finance today.
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Jun 29, 2025 • 14min
From the CIA to the C-Suite: Darrell Blocker on Leadership, Security, and the Power of Kindness
In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, Adam Torres interviews Darrell Blocker, Founder of DMB Consulting Services. Drawing on 28 years with the CIA, Darrell shares how his strategic advisory firm helps businesses navigate risk at the intersection of technology, security, and global expansion. He also reflects on his mission to spread empathy and integrity in leadership—one conversation at a time.
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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Jun 28, 2025 • 11min
Menna Olvera on Helping Families Prepare to Care(give)
In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, Adam Torres interviews Menna Olvera, Founder of Prepare to Care(give). Menna shares her powerful story of turning personal caregiving challenges into a structured wellness and education platform. From functional medicine coaching to hands-on palliative care, she’s empowering families with tools, conversations, and support—so they can show up fully for loved ones, without losing themselves in the process.
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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Jun 28, 2025 • 13min
Navigating Uncertainty: Patrick Njoroge on Debt, Growth, and the Future of Africa’s Economies
In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, Adam Torres speaks with Patrick Njoroge, former Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, about the cascading economic pressures facing African nations today. From the burden of external debt to local unrest fueled by unemployment, Njoroge unpacks how global and domestic challenges intersect—and why structural reforms and global cooperation are urgently needed.
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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Jun 27, 2025 • 29min
The Hidden Science That Keeps You Safe: Exploring Non-Destructive Testing with Edward Korkowski
In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Edward Korkowski, NDT Level III and founder of EddyCurrent.com. With decades of hands-on experience in non-destructive testing, Ed unpacks how his work protects lives and infrastructure, shares the origins of his passion, and discusses how he's training the next generation through digital content and education.
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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Jun 27, 2025 • 26min
Dr. Martin Trevino on Human-AI Complementarity and the Future of Decision-Making
In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres welcomes back Dr. Martin Trevino, a cognitive neuroscientist and technologist, to discuss his new chapter in Mission Matters: Mission-Based Leaders Share Inspiring Stories on Leadership and Success (Business Leaders Vol 11, Edition 7). They unpack how businesses can rethink digital transformation by embracing AI not just as a tool—but as a cognitive partner in decision-making, collaboration, and innovation.
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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Jun 27, 2025 • 16min
Michelle Lackey Launches New Book with Mission Matters
In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Michelle Lackey, known as Lady Track Boss, from Alaska Raceway Park. Michelle talks about her mission to preserve and grow the motorsports community in Alaska, how she leads with transparency, and her newly published chapter, “Building a Community Around the Track,” in Mission Matters: Mission-Based Leaders Share Inspiring Stories on Leadership and Success (Business Leaders Edition Vol 11) From her grassroots leadership to launching Alaska Speed Week, Michelle is driving connections one race at a time.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 7min
From Warehouses to Coastal Mansions: Gary Khachatryan and Mia Navarro on Building Business and Legacy Together
In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Gary Khachatryan, CEO of Variety Vault Imports, and Mia Navarro, COO of Variety Vault Imports. They discuss how their company is helping developers access global materials and rebuild luxury homes—while empowering new real estate entrepreneurs along the way.
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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Jun 27, 2025 • 8min
Reimagining Wealth and Legacy: Angelo Robles on Family Offices, AI, and Entrepreneurial Grit
In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Angelo Robles, Founder and CEO of Family Office Association, live from the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills. Angelo dives into the evolving world of family offices, sharing why entrepreneurship, mindset, and AI integration are essential to creating modern, impactful legacies.
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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