Dry Atlas co-founder Victoria Watters shares her unconventional journey to building a media empire in the alcohol-alternative space.
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick J. McGinnis talks with Nick Grono, CEO of the Freedom Fund, about the unique challenges, rewards, and purpose-driven insights essential for leading nonprofits today.
Jordan Burton joins FOMO Sapiens to share insights on hiring strategies, leadership, and the importance of self-awareness in recruitment.
Seth Godin joins FOMO Sapiens to discuss his latest book, This is Strategy, exploring how empathy, systems, and AI can reshape the way we think about business and leadership.
Discover how Alex Ikonn turned a mindset shift into the life-changing 5 Minute Journal and built a business that inspires millions to start their day with gratitude.
Discover how self-reliance and personal branding can unlock your potential and open doors to success with Maha Abouelenein.
Discover how nonverbal communication shapes your business interactions and learn to master the unspoken signals you send.
Esther Dyson discusses leadership succession, aging leaders, and long-term sustainable thinking with Patrick J. McGinnis on FOMO Sapiens.
Explore the fascinating intersection of art, commerce, and culture with Simon Shaw, SVP at Sotheby’s, as he delves into the world of high-stakes auctions and digital innovation.
Join Shalinee Sharma, CEO of Zearn, as she discusses the future of math education, debunking myths, and making math accessible to every student.
Discover how Anna Harman transitioned from law school to co-founding Studs, transforming the ear-piercing industry with style and strategy.
Payam Zamani shares his incredible journey from escaping persecution in Iran to building a mission-driven empire in Silicon Valley, emphasizing the power of resilience and core values in business.
Discover how Courtenay Vuchnich is redefining chocolate with LOVO’s plant-based milk bars.
Freddy Vega comparte el viaje de Platzi y cómo está transformando la educación tecnológica y el éxito de startups en América Latina.
Discover the science behind better sleep with Dr. Michael Breus on FOMO Sapiens.
Learn how to master your energy for personal and professional growth with Ricardo Sunderland on FOMO Sapiens.
Discover how Jeff Yurcisin and Grove are transforming sustainability with innovative eco-friendly products and a mission to achieve plastic neutrality.
Unlock leadership insights with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith as he shares wisdom and explores the future of coaching in the AI era on FOMO Sapiens.
Unlock leadership insights with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith as he shares wisdom and explores the future of coaching in the AI era on FOMO Sapiens.
Take control of your own narrative with Suzy Welch’s insights and 10:10:10 decision-making strategy on FOMO Sapiens.
Discover the mindset behind reframing aging for success with Chip Conley on FOMO Sapiens.
Discover the secrets to bouncing back from failure and thriving with Tom Conrad on this episode of FOMO Sapiens, where he shares his journey from Quibi’s rise and fall to leading Zero’s innovative approach to intermittent fasting.
Unlock wealth wisdom with Scott Galloway as he explains the most powerful way to actually build wealth.
Discover the path to digital autonomy in this episode with Frank McCourt, and take control of your digital footprint.
Explore the urgent realities of climate change with CNN’s Chief Climate Correspondent, Bill Weir, as he shares his experiences and insights on combating global warming.
In our live episode taped at the Wharton School Business Latin American Conference, Caroline Merin, the COO of Latin tech giant Rappi shares how she rose at Rappi and why she’s now a health tech founder based in Mexico.
Unveil the secrets of unforgettable branding with Neuro-Insight CEO Pranav Yadav as he reveals the neural magic behind consumer behavior on FOMO Sapiens.
Discover how Raina Kumra, founder of Spicewell, developed a business strategy based on Ayurvedic that revolutionized the American food system on FOMO Sapiens.
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Jessica Yellin, former CNN Chief White House Correspondent, discusses her latest project, News Not Noise, and the transition from journalist to entrepreneur.
Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Executive Director for the Flow Research Collective unpacks the formula to achieve peak performance and the science to sustain it.
Have you ever felt frustrated when trying to achieve a specific goal? Maybe you need to see success.
Andrew Frawley, founder of the Good Life Movement, shares how lessons learned working on Andrew Yang’s presidential campaign helped him build a social enterprise in the mental health space.
Uncover the mind-bending world of neurotechnology with legal scholar Nita Farahany as she discusses its impact on cognitive liberty and strategies for defending your brain.
Learn how the founders of Nushama, a ketamine therapy start-up are building a business in the emerging world of psychedelics.
In part 2 of Tristan and Jordan Mace’s journey, they explain how one heart transplant gave them their mission to improve organ transplantation and make it accessible for all, through Valeos.
Embark on an emotional journey of love, resilience, and organ transplantation with Tristan and Jordan Mace on this inspiring episode of FOMO Sapiens.
Delve into the power of language, division’s unexpected facets, and the transformative journey of reunion with host Patrick McGinnis and Jerry Colonna on FOMO Sapiens.
Patrick McGinnis unveils the transformative power of storytelling with guest Melinda Arons, founder of Aron’s Advisors.
Patrick McGinnis and sports psychology expert Michael Gervais, explore why we’re obsessed with others’ opinions and how to conquer those fear-inducing moments.
¿El ‘FOMA’ te persigue en el mundo del marketing? Descubre cómo vencerlo con Gaby Pérez Millón de L’Oréal.
Explore the world of personalized jewelry and the art of capturing emotions through entrepreneurship with guest Zameer Kassam, in a podcast episode that inspires you to embrace unique storytelling.
Get ready to unlock the secrets of legal tech AI with Carlos Hernandez, where law meets innovation, and underserved communities get the help they deserve.
Futurist and author Jamie Metzl explains why complete human genetic engineering is inevitable, happening soon, and demands a crucial global conversation before it arrives.
Futurist and author Jamie Metzl explains why complete human genetic engineering is inevitable, happening soon, and demands a crucial global conversation before it arrives.
Dorie Clark is an author and entrepreneur who has built a thriving portfolio career that currently generates nine (!) revenue streams. She’s also a Grammy award-winning producer and an aspiring Broadway lyricist. In this episode, Dorie explains how you can try out all kinds of things you’d like to do and then find the courage to make money off of them.
Ron Baetiong, a successful entrepreneur from the Philippines and founder of Pod Machine, shares his insights on entrepreneurship in the Philippines, his personal journey as an entrepreneur, and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Reid Blackman, a bioethicist and author of “Ethical Machines”, shares his insights on the ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Felix Salmon, a renowned financial journalist and author of “The Phoenix Economy”, shares his insights on the lasting effects of the pandemic on the economy and society, and explains how entrepreneurs can navigate this changing landscape.
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, visionary Chilean designer Sebastian Errazuriz discusses the impact of generative AI on art and commerce, exploring the opportunities and challenges presented by this technology.
Columbia Business School professor Sheena Iyengar talks about her latest book, “Think Bigger,” which features insights and advice from successful entrepreneurs. Iyengar shares stories and strategies from the book, emphasizing the importance of creativity, risk-taking, and resilience in entrepreneurship.
Wharton professor Jonah Berger talks about his latest book, “Magic Words” and breaks down the psychology behind seven words that can inspire action and influence behavior, while providing practical tips for using them effectively.
Matt Spielman, seasoned executive turned executive coach, discusses how to navigate inflection points in life, and unlock our potential through his Game Plan System.
Explore the perilous intersection of FOMO and adventure sports as Michael Wejchert shares his harrowing story of survival in ‘Hidden Mountains”.
Unlock the secrets to powerful aging with peak performance expert and prolific best selling author Steven Kotler.
Venture capitalist and Guest Shark Matt Higgins talks about his new book about fearless entrepreneurship, Burn the Boats.
Author and Podcaster Morra Aaron-Mele on How to Overcome Anxiety and Even Use it for Good.
Hypnotherapist Daniel Ryan shares how hypnotism uses pre-existing trance tendencies to retrain your brain.
How hiking through Patagonia in a wheelchair convinced Chilean entrepreneur Alvaro Silberstein that he could give that experience to others.
How hedge funder Mike Ott used entrepreneurial thinking to walk again after becoming quadriplegic.
The co-founder of cult futurist clothing brand Vollebak talks about how he and his twin brother are building an iconic brand for the 22nd Century.
World View CEO Ryan Hartman on how he’s building a mission-driven business that will bring space travel to the mass market.
The scholar of world religions turned media entrepreneur talks about how he transitioned from the classroom to the boardroom.
Entrepreneur Kathryn Finney doesn’t take no for an answer – and neither should you. She explains how to build your business even when you don’t look like the “typical” entrepreneur.
The man who is often referred to as the world’s greatest executive coach talks about how to live in the now and defeat the temptation to live with regret.
The founder and former CEO of GrubHub talks about his choice to walk away from leading his company after a successful IPO in order to rebuild his life and find balance.
Invisible Technologies founder Francis Pedraza explains how (and why) he embraces a unique philosophy to building his start-up.
Veteran CNBC journalist Julia Boorstin digs deep into the gender gap in tech despite the fact that women leaders achieve exceptional outcomes.
Activist and Comedian Walter Masterson shares his unexpected path to online fame and expains what you can learn from his journey.
The author and co-host of HBR’s Women at Work talks about how to navigate all the personalities (even the tricky ones) you meet at work and in life.
The co-creator of StrengthsFinder talks about how to tap into spirit to find the work you love.
The social entrepreneur explains how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to make the world a better place.
The famed designer and Curiosity & Co CEO explains the unexpected power of curiosity.
The Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur magazine talks about how to manage change in a time when change is a constant.
We revisit our conversation with Jay on practical tips for starting a daily meditation practice, and how doing so will bring benefits both at home and at work.
Internet phenomenon Jay Shetty shares how he found fulfillment by learning to think like a monk – and how you can, too.
Behavioral export Michelle Segar talks about how to change your diet and exercise habits – and stick with it.
Congressman Max Rose talks about what it’s really like to serve in Congress.
Congressman Max Rose of New York shares his entrepreneurial take on how politics should work.
Author and Professor of Psychology Todd Kashdan talks about how you can dissent and defy effectively by practicing the art of insubordination.
How Kathryn Fantauzzi partnered with her husband to launch the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & sleep.
After an accident almost threatened his fertility, Khaled Kteily left the corporate world to build a start-up focused on male reproduction.
Former President of Nintendo Reggie Fils-Aimé shares highlights from his new book, Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo, and explains the five life principles he learned on his journey to the top.
CEO of Brooks Running Company Jim Weber shares highlights from his new book, Running with Purpose: How Brooks Outpaced Goliath Competitors to Lead the Pack and how passion and focus allowed him to build a brand that creates value for its customers.
Harvard Business Review contributor and Global Happiness Council member Jennifer Moss explores the root causes of burnout and how it became a global epidemic while sharing insights on how corporations and individuals can prevent burning out.
Keith Ferrazzi, author of the new book Competing in the New World of Work, talks about the process of redesigning work and redefining leadership in a post-pandemic world.
In their new book, System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong, Stanford professors Robert Reich and Jeremy Weinstein dissect the missteps of Big Tech and explain how entrepreneurial thinking might just be what saves the industry.
Alisa Cohn, one of Inc.’s Top 100 Speakers and who Marshall Goldsmith called the #1 coach for startups explains what the coaching industry is all about, what good coaching can do for a startup, and how to get the most out of coaching services.
In the wake of the Great Resignation there will be the Rise of the Risk Taker. Lisa Skeete Tatum explains how learning to take risks can be the smartest skill for success.
Harley Rustad, author of the book Lost in the Valley of Death: A Story of Obsession and Danger in the Himalayas discusses travel, personality, and the influence social media has on the perceptions of a meaningful life.
MaryRuth Ghiyam shares the story of how she rescued herself from drowning debt to find entrepreneurial success and, more importantly, financial independence.
Author, podcaster, and entrepreneur Oso Trava compares entrepreneurship in the United States versus in LATAM while sharing his take on whether starting businesses gets easier the more you do it.
Author, speaker, and entrepreneur Juliet Funt joins in a discussion about the business of being busy and its impact on quality of life.
Economist, author, entrepreneur, and art market expert Magnus Resch shares advice and insight on the practicalities of long-term success within the artworld.
In part 2 of the Season 7 premiere, actor, author, and entrepreneur Josh Peck discusses breaking from traditional expectations, overcoming self-doubt, and finding success in unexpected places.
In part one of a season double-opener, actor, author, and former child star Josh Peck explains his journey from childhood stardom to adult professional with insight, awareness, and wit.
Award-winning author, growth visionary, and host of the “Disrupt Yourself” podcast Whitney Johnson talks about decision making, mastering FOMO, and tapping into what she calls The Great Aspiration for growth.
Founder of fitness and wellness app ClassPass, Payal Kadakia explores the financial realities of starting your own company, rejecting traditional paths to success, and how her unicorn app was able to pivot in the face of a global pandemic.
Founder & CEO of Tala, the mobile app that is revolutionizing financial services and disrupting financial accessibility, Shivani Siroya, discusses providing innovative financial solutions in order to impact social change globally.
Author of the new book Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You, Terri Trespicio talks about unsubscribing to other peoples’ agendas, the dangers of performative passion, and how life outside your comfort zone is overrated.
Kelsey Ramsden, twice named Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneur, talks about how psychedelic psychotherapy can help you overcome a range of diagnoses from neurological conditions to various emotional disorders and how her company, Mind Cure Health, is revolutionizing digital therapeutics.
Global innovation experts Steve Blank and Peter Newell explain the importance of adopting a lean methodology for entrepreneurs, corporations, and even government agencies in order to innovate and build growth.
Founder and CEO of Bearaby, Dr. Kathrin Hamm, shares insights on risk aversion, innovation, and the story of how her career evolved from jet-setting international economist to unintentional entrepreneur, innovating sleep science and sustainability.
Ali Tamaseb, a partner at Data Collective (DCVC), joins in a discussion about how innovation is always possible, even in the tech bubble of Silicon Valley.
Join the creative forces behind the new feature film “What Breaks the Ice” to learn how the process of making a movie mirrors the journey to building a successful startup.
Jeff Madoff, director, photographer, writer, and professor at Parsons School of Design, discusses building creative careers by monetizing ideas.
Jazz musician Michael Hendrix shares insights about creativity, improvisation, and other lessons from his new book Two Beats Ahead: What Music Teaches Us About Innovation.
Robin Bronk, author, editor, film producer, philanthropist, and CEO of The Creative Coalition explains how she uses social proof to create change and shares insights on how to make a positive impact through action.
Author, innovation expert, and visiting professor of the University of Bologna’s School of Business, Alec Ross discusses leveraging technology to innovate government programs to make good things happen in the world.
Danielle Mahfood and Jenny Judson share their insights on writing and publishing a book together while working full-time jobs and having to learn to deal with rejection along the way.
HBS professor and faculty co-chair of The Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, Tom Eisenmann helps entrepreneurs identify patterns of failure and shares strategies to avoid them while discussing his new book Why Startups Fail.
Dr. Mark Goulston discusses his concept of surgical empathy, how to better understand yourself by better understanding others, and how to become a better listener.
Sukhinder Sing-Cassidy shares insights on how becoming a smart risk-taker will teach you to build opportunity by choosing possibility.
World-renowned, Harvard-educated life coach Martha Beck discusses living with structural integrity and building the life you want.
Anthony Katz explains his journey from high school history teacher to recovery technology entrepreneur attracting elite clients and investors.
Marc Champagne, author, speaker, top-ranked podcast host, and mental fitness strategist discusses his new book Personal Socrates and which philosophical questions shape the most brilliant thinkers.
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Jessica Yellin, former CNN Chief White House Correspondent, discusses her latest project, News Not Noise, and the transition from journalist to entrepreneur.
Founder and CEO of HumanCo, Jason Karp, discusses his journey from Wall Street to mission-based entrepreneurialism.
What do you do when your passion doesn’t result in success? When you fail to shift focus or
Have you been looking for new hacks to optimize your life, work, and travel? This week our guest
We’re back for the second half of the season premiere interview with the legendary Ian Schrager, who has
The creator of Studio 54 and boutique hotel brands such as Delano, Edition, and Public Hotels talks about
The prospect of living to 200 years old isn’t science fiction anymore. Sergey Young, a leader in the
Have you been a little awkward in your first attempts to be social post-vaxx? If you have, don’t
What comes to mind when you think of hypnosis? Some poor fool in a spotlight quacking like a
Rebecca Minkoff built a successful lifestyle brand over two decades but as her success grew as a founder,
Behavioral scientist and author of the new book Cultivating Influence Jon Levy explains how one of the most
Entrepreneur, public speaker, and best-selling author Chris Gardner discusses his new book Permission to Dream, and how an
Reddit COO Jen Wong steers one of the largest social networks on the internet, and the one you
Stacy’s Pita Chip and B-Bold Bars founder Stacy Madison, who evolved from food cart owner to a household
Have you ever been faced with a problem and there wasn’t a ready-made solution? Have you ever been
Not many people can say they became a professional poker player while researching a book, but in Dr.
Do you have an expansive network yet it rarely yields any benefits? Are you frustrated, feeling like you
Do you struggle to find the balance between hard work and burnout? Does it sometimes seem impossible to
How is it that some people can convince others to back them, is it personality, style, charisma? No,
Can a global pandemic provide a platform for change? If you are Kwame Owusu-Kesse, CEO of the Harlem
Influence can be a tricky thing, you want to get people to say yes to you but you
In this week’s all-new episode, founder and CEO of BetterUp, the largest coaching platform in the world, Alexi
From a non-profit start-up to the national political stage, Andrew Yang is not your typical mayoral candidate. After
From a series of startups to the giant Amazon Web Services, this week’s guest, Jeff Lawson, CEO of
You may have seen her as a little girl on Broadway or recognize her from your favorite Friday
Did you know that like computers, people are hackable? Christopher Hadnagy, adjunct professor of Social Engineering at the
Do you, a loved one, or any of your employees struggle with time management, organization, or decision-making? Doesimpatience
What do a 22-year-old former venture capital intern and an 11-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker have in common? Political entrepreneurship.
Do you hate giving feedback? Are you afraid to hurt someone’s feelings, become the bad guy, or that
Have you ever felt frustrated when trying to achieve a specific goal? Maybe you need to see success
Consider this question? If you had only one day more to live, what would you do? That’s what
Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Executive Director for the Flow Research Collective unpacks
Logan Ury, Director of Relationship Science for the dating app Hinge and author of “How to Not Die
Mitch Weiss, Professor at Harvard Business School and author of We the Possibility: Harnessing Public Entrepreneurship to Solve
If you think you are great at multitasking, you’re actually probably not. Dave Crenshaw, the author of The
Jen Sargent, COO of Wondery, describes the motivation behind her decision to leave her own startup to join
Does entrepreneurship interest and scare you at the same time? Join Patrick McGinnis, investor and author of “The
How did three college-aged brothers launch a coffee start-up and become the fastest-growing food and beverage company in
Jacob Fain, Senior Vice President, A&R, and Head of Data & Analytics at Elektra Records shares how gut
Eric Wind, leading expert and collector of vintage watches, delves into the lucrative world of collectors, the networking
Kara Goldin, Founder of Hint, shares her entrepreneurial journey and how to start a mission-driven business.
Dan Schawbel, a leading authority on workforce trends, opens up about the current pandemic and how it has
David Allen, author of the perennial bestseller “Getting Things Done: The art of stress-free productivity” shares his life
Alex O’Dell and Kyle Hoff, co-founders of Floyd, share their story on how a one-product kick-starter campaign became
Magic Spoon’s co-founder, Gabi Lewis, opens up about his entrepreneurial journey and the decisions he made so far.
Gretchen Rubin, 5-times New York Times Best-Seller, award-winning podcaster, and speaker, discusses her latest book, “The Four Tendencies.”
In our bonus episode with Jay Shetty, Jay shares practical tips for starting a daily meditation practice and
Jay Shetty, author, podcaster, and former monk, shares his story and discusses his new book, “Think Like a
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