Brian got the chance to sit down with Joseph Liu, a very smart individual that at one point in his life had a big goal of pleasing his parents by becoming a Doctor! After enrolling in Georgetown Medical School, he was on the fast track to successfully achieving his goal, so it seemed. Until just 2-weeks into medical school, Joseph realized he was not happy on this path and decided to drop out, breaking his parents hearts! It would take two REWIRES for Joseph to land on what he first wanted...

Brian got the chance to sit down with Lexy Romano, a very talented USO and Off-Broadway performer that had been chasing her entertainment dreams in New York City for a number of years! It was only after her husband's job re-location to Phoenix, Arizona that Lexy decided to REWIRE her career. She first had to step out of and well beyond her comfort zone, that was the energy behind launching her own successful TV show. Find out how Lexy created, launched and grew her unique business spotlight...

Brian got the chance to sit down with Dustin Johnson, an Arizona based lifestyle cannabis pioneer that stumbled into this unique and polarizing industry. At the inception, Dustin simply wanted to help remedy his mother with a legal alternative to the crippling pain she had endured for many years following a bad knee injury, that came with multiple surgeries. It was after seeing his mother become pain free and drug free due to the natural medicinal properties found in cannabis, did he decide...

Brian got the chance to sit down with Ron Thurston a New York based retail expert with more than 30 years of leading top consumer teams from Apple to Tory Burch to Intermix. But, it was only after a mind opening retreat with strangers that challenged Ron’s vision of his legacy that set a series of actions in motion that led to the nation’s first retail movement. Find out how he did it with Retail Pride. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. COMMIT to your goal, no matter what! 2. CREATE an...

Brian got the chance to sit down with a New York based financial leader that (after winning tons of awards for growth and leadership initiatives) decided to leave the cut throat world of Wall Street and chose to REWIRE her creativity into the world of fashion. Sarah Carson of the brand, Leota is on a mission to design fashion that feels as good as it looks! Because Sarah believes, you simply cannot change the world in uncomfortable clothes. Find out how she did it! Action Steps to REWIRE:...

This milestone episode was actually Brian being interviewed by the multi-talented host Ritch Erani on his podcast Ritch In Life. What happened next was IRONIC, while talking transparently, both Brian and Ritch realized that a lot of transformative topics were being discussed about his life journey and personal mission. Some points were painfully honest and it became apparent that Brian had experienced his own REWIRE after 2020! Find out how Brian turned a global crisis and family loss into...

Brian got the chance to sit down with a leading soprano opera singer that has performed around the world to sold out audiences. But, it was her natural love of both community and fashion that inspired Suzanne to create her "dream job" that served both of her passions in fashion and photography. Her big idea was to launch a sustainable line of women's wear that was ethically manufactured, Vinnik by Suzanne Vinnik! Find out how she did it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. DECIDE to go for it!...

Brian got the chance to sit down with a career marketing and design professional that was instrumental in growing global brands like Athleta and Gaiam to tens of millions in sales. But, it was while meeting up with a good friend during a vacation to Morocco that Nancy REWIRED and launched a smart and functional line of lifestyle apparel for women. Find out how she did it, Nancy Taylor of Epoque Evolution. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. DEFINE what your brand will stand for first! 2....

Brian got the chance to sit down with a multi talented Aussie, that began his career as a touring musician and artist that struggled with balancing his life and bank account. Since the beginning he was always driven to create but, it was after meeting his life partner did he REWIRE and go in a new direction that satisfied his creative talents while racking up award after award! Find out how in the process, Rick Caballo of Dead Horse Branding became a modern Renaissance man. Action Steps...

Brian got the chance to sit down with a career corporate graphic and apparel designer that experienced GREAT success at brands that include Athleta, Swim USA, Kohl's, Target and Amazon. But, it was while meeting up with a good friend during a vacation to Morocco that Hannah REWIRED and launched a smart and functional line of lifestyle apparel for women. Find out how she did it, Hannah Franco of Epoque Evolution. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. IDENTIFY What is missing in your targeted...

Brian got the chance to sit down with a talented shoe designer that suppressed his natural creativity for most of his life. Chris Donovan began his luxury shoe designing career later in life, after the age of 50! After a long and successful career as a Boston based telephone repairman, it was after winning a battle against cancer that REWIRED his life into luxury fashion. Find out how Chris put his fear behind him and looked to a bright new future as an award winning women's luxury shoe...

Brian got the chance to sit down with a true visionary all the way from Australia. Lisa Smith is the founder of The PR Net, a global media network of professionals in the marketing communications industry. Originally from New Zealand, Lisa had already sold her first (2) successful companies in fashion and public relations before relocating to her dream city of New York. Find out how Lisa leveraged old fashioned word of mouth and a great reputation to launch and build The PR Net. ...

Brian got the chance to sit down with the Co-founder of a top global streetwear brand, based in Jakarta, Indonesia to discuss how beating cancer became the basis for his REWIRED mantra 'Live to Strive - Strive to Live.' Tamish Aswani began his career as a talented and professionally trained graphic designer and life was good until his surprising medical diagnosis. Find out how aligning a vision from a college project with a good friend, created a fast growing brand that is redefining...

Brian got the chance to sit down with Travis Bays, founder of (2-Time Award Winning "Best for the World") Bodhi Surf and Yoga based in beautiful Costa Rica to discuss his impact socially and on the environment in his close knit community. This is a far journey for Travis who had a massive pivot from his initial career in the banking industry, where he personally had a hand in the 2008 housing crash in America. Find out how after volunteering for the Peace Corps Travis REWIRED with a focus...

"I got the chance to sit down with Toronto, Canada based Dean of Design at Ontario College of Art and Design, Dori Tunstall while celebrating Black History Month! Dori is not only the world's first black Dean of Design at any university anywhere, she is also the first black female to do it! We talked about how important it is to create global conditions where one day we do not have "the first" in the beginning of future leader's titles. To do this you have to #HackTheSystem Dori went on to...

Brian got the chance to sit down with New York based style visionary and life coach, Elliot Carlyle to discuss the very real intersection of chasing your dreams vs. your internal self-worth meter that constantly challenges self-confidence. Elliot discusses working with leaders in the fashion industry, including the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) and the architect of the coveted New York Fashion Week, Fern Mallis. Find out how Elliot REWIRED his own life-long dream of a...

Brian got the chance to sit down with Tokyo, Japan based jewelry designer and founder Megan Kitt of Tuli. This driven former model and journalist now runs an ethically sustainable brand that works directly with artisans to share their creative culture from East Africa, around the globe. After moving to Japan and working as a freelance journalist, Megan was assigned to write a story and traveled to Uganda to really take in the culture. Find out how she turned this unexpected opportunity into...

Brian recently sat down with an Australia and Nashville based, multi-talented model, designer, rock star and now branding guru, Melissa (Mel) Core to discuss how she organically builds brands. Early in her teenage years, Mel started naturally identifying gaps in different marketplaces and decided to REWIRE and make a successful career out of it. Listen to how the cast of ‘Duck Dynasty’ made Mel and husband Rick Caballo’s fashionable idea into a reality. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1....

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Brian got the chance to sit down with Vancouver based real estate developer Ravi Punn to discuss how he accidently fell into fashion. After a week-long business trip to China focused on real estate investor meetings, Ravi stumbled across the world of custom men’s suits tailored to his personal specifications. One week later, he left China with (50) of his own made-to-measure suits, find out how he turned this unexpected opportunity into a successful business. Action Steps to REWIRE: ...

Ritch Erani

Brian sits down with Harvard MBA recipient and Marine veteran Sarah Ford of fast growing lifestyle brand, Ranch Road Boots. Find out how looking out of the window at her 9-to-5 corporate job forced her into a REWIRE. Her grandfather was a cowboy that wore boots everyday and now top celebrities are falling in love with her fashion forward designs built with hand made craftsmanship in San Angelo, Texas. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Analyze your personality and measure your available...

Brian sits down with former Harvard lawyer Vid Cibej who decided to leave his law practice and step into the not so stable fashion industry. With the help of his new wife who was enveloped in the luxury fashion scene, Vid planned, built, invested in and launched his initial idea that he believed would change the game. Except no one showed up to purchase apparel! Find our how Vid REWIRED for success while having fun! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Get a handle on the situation and analyze...

Brian sits down with a Mom-preneur who decided after a mid-life crisis to let go of that exhausting impostor syndrome and come out from behind the scenes to be her authentic self. Tisha Marie REWIRED by sharing a little more of her true self each day with he world and soon found that she had a little touch of "bad ass" within her. What came next was Tisha Marie Enterprises an empire that now includes The Success Over Struggle Podcast, author of multiple books, Social Connect PHX networking...

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