Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

Adam Torres
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Jun 25, 2025 • 11min

Parent-Led Science: Ana Rita Moreira’s Fight for Rare Disease Research

In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Ana Rita Moreira⁠, Executive Director of v-ATPase Alliance. Ana Rita shares how a rare diagnosis for her son led her to found a nonprofit that collects critical data to drive research for ultra-rare genetic conditions. Through grassroots collaboration and strategic advocacy, her organization is filling the scientific gap where few others will. 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/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 25, 2025 • 10min

Inside the Power Circles: Dustin Gardiner on Politics, Journalism, and Covering the Milken Conference

In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, Adam Torres interviews Dustin Gardiner, Politics Reporter and California Playbook Co-author at POLITICO. Dustin discusses his experience covering the Milken Global Conference, the evolving landscape of California politics, and why the role of journalists is more important than ever in shaping public discourse. 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 24, 2025 • 10min

Hala Khouri on Why True Healing Requires Collective Resilience

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Hala Khouri, Founder of The Collective Resilience Model, about her mission to reframe trauma healing as a collective, community-powered process. Hala shares insights from her panel on mindfulness, her groundbreaking work with system-impacted youth, and the vision behind her books and training programs aimed at addressing burnout and building organizational resilience. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 23, 2025 • 13min

Reimagining Risk: Francis Bouchard on Climate, Insurance, and Building Resilient Communities

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ speaks with ⁠Francis Bouchard⁠, Managing Director of Climate at Marsh McLennan, live from the Milken Global Conference 2025. Francis shares how the insurance industry can go beyond claims to drive real impact in disaster preparedness and climate adaptation. From data-driven wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles to the need for radical collaboration, Francis outlines how insurance professionals can become unexpected leaders in climate resilience. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 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/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 22, 2025 • 15min

Tanya Acker on Conflict, Civility, and How Courts Can Be Tools for Empowerment

In this episode of Mission Matters, host ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Tanya Acker⁠, host of The Tanya Acker Show and television judge on Tribunal Justice, during the Milken Global Conference. They discuss how society can shift away from conflict-driven discourse and toward deeper understanding—and why Tanya believes in the power of the courts as a tool for leveling the playing field. Tanya also shares insights from her book ⁠Make Your Case: Finding Your Win in Civil Court.⁠ 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/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 21, 2025 • 13min

Patrick Driscoll on Navigating the New VC Landscape: Strategies for Founders and Fund Managers

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Patrick Driscoll, Startup & Venture Capital Advisor, during the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills. They discuss the evolving challenges of raising venture capital, especially for emerging fund managers and underestimated founders. Patrick offers practical guidance on non-dilutive funding, AI in due diligence, and how to build a more sustainable startup model in today's economic climate. Big thank you to Milken Institute! 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/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 21, 2025 • 13min

From Dentist to Healer: How Corbin Matthews is Reinventing the Practice of Dentistry

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Corbin Matthews, Founder of Biodentrix, about his journey from dentist to quantum healer. Corbin shares how a life-changing accident and burnout led him to launch a dental model that blends eastern and western medicine, AI automation, and community-based practice ownership—creating healing opportunities for both patients and providers. Recorded live at the Newport Beach Investor Conference. Big thanks to our sponsor ⁠Brad Turner⁠ and ⁠⁠www.longevityshopping.com 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/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 21, 2025 • 10min

From Skeptic to Advocate: How Marina Lang Found Healing and Her Mission Through Protecta Skincare

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Marina Lang, Assistant Director of Development at Protecta-skincare, Inc., about her personal journey with the brand’s skincare line. Once a skeptic, Marina shares how a severe burn led to a discovery that changed her skin and her career path. Recorded live at the Newport Beach Investor Conference. Big thanks to our sponsor ⁠Brad Turner⁠ and ⁠⁠www.longevityshopping.com 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/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 21, 2025 • 10min

Training Machines to Think: Manan Singh on AI, Pattern Recognition, and the Future of Longevity Tech

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Manan Singh, CTO of Marketing Completion Fund, about building AI systems that go beyond automation. From avatars that communicate in real-time to machine learning that supports longevity, Manan breaks down how his team is helping businesses harness smarter technology. Recorded live at the Newport Beach Investor Conference. Big thanks to our sponsor ⁠Brad Turner⁠ and ⁠⁠www.longevityshopping.com 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/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 21, 2025 • 9min

Showcasing Resilience Through Fashion: How Khrystyna Yatseniuk Built BUNDI to Support Ukrainian Designers

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Khrystyna Yatseniuk, Founder & CEO of BUNDI, a multi-brand store that features Ukrainian fashion designers. Khrystyna shares how her mission to support Ukraine’s talent during wartime has turned into a thriving U.S. retail platform. Recorded at the Newport Beach Investor Conference. Big thanks to our sponsor ⁠Brad Turner⁠ and ⁠⁠www.longevityshopping.com 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/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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