Jordan Harbinger runs one of the most successful podcasts in the world, "The Jordan Harbinger Show." The journey that took him there isn't so simple and these days Jordan cringes at the online "experts" that advertise sure-fire ways to rise to the top. On today's show, John and Jordan discuss the similarities of their stories, the potential toxicity of influencers' advice, Jordan's early Wall Street career, his TWO kidnapping stories, and how he turned a small-time pick-up-artistry show into...

In this continuation of John's conversation with Dr. Michael Freeman, the topic moves from the general dangers of entrepreneurship to some of the specific situations detailed in John's memoir "How to Get Rich and Die Trying." They also talk about the similarities between modern silicon valley and the gold rush of 1849, the five genetically-passed traits associated with entrepreneurship, and Dr. Freeman's brush with the world of Steve Jobs. Follow John on social...

Dr. Michael Freeman is the world's leading expert on how entrepreneurship affects mental health. For the past 20 years, he's been studying the effects of this career path on peoples' well-being. On today's show, John and Dr. Freeman talk about how his research aligns with the purpose of John's book as well as the identifying factors that can contribute to the pitfalls of entrepreneurship. They also talk about the modern phenomenon of entrepreneurs becoming celebrities, mental illness and...

Mario Lopez has become a household name both because of and in spite of his success as a childhood actor; a career path that tends to have massive pitfalls. In today's conversation, Mario tells John his tips and tricks for achieving and maintaining success. This also includes his "Five F's" which Mario sees as his secret weapon. Read his memoir "Just Between Us" and check out "The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia" and the new "Saved By The Bell" out now! Follow John on social...

Over the last 40 years, Andy Bernstein has become one of the most iconic photographers in sports history. Even if you don't watch basketball, you're likely familiar with his work shooting historic figures like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and the late Kobe Bryant. On today's show, John and Andy discuss how he got into sports photography, the battles regarding self-worth along the way, and the pitfalls that success can bring. They also talk about Andy's relationship with Kobe, how...

Is it our nature or our nurturing that ultimately creates geniuses? Our guest today, Laura M. Wilde, is a Sports Mental Coach and Mind-Body Consultant for the NBA and believes unlocking "genius" requires a mix of both. John and Laura get into her past and what caused her to seek out a better way to help people discover their true potential. They have a good-mannered debate on the limits of the power of positive thinking. They also discuss how the identification and treatment of certain...

After turning her passion for baking into a nation-wide business success story, Melissa Ben-Ishay's journey would already be inspirational. What makes her story so extraordinary is who she built her empire alongside. Melissa runs "Baked by Melissa" with her husband and brother. Despite her proactive approach to running her company, she still finds time to raise her two daughters. In today's episode, John and Melissa get into the struggles and joys of running a business intertwined so closely...

Scott Budnick was on-track to be one of the most successful producers in Hollywood. Having worked with Todd Philips on films like Road Trip, Old School, and The Hangover, something happened to Scott that completely changed his perspective on what it means to be "successful" in life. Nowadays, Scott runs a non-profit called the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) that supports formerly incarcerated people in getting back on their feet and advocates for criminal justice reform. On today's show,...

Back in June, in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests that erupted across the country, John and Keyon walked through SoHo, New York. Along the way, Keyon was recognized by a couple people passing by, John talked about the artwork created on the plywood installed by the local businesses, and Keyon brought his trumpet. Keyon played a couple songs that literally stopped traffic and about a hundred other people walking along. Here's a special bonus recording of John and Keyon's walk around...

Keyon Harrold is a world-renowned jazz musician and producer. Recently he also provided the music for “Miles Ahead,” the Miles Davis biopic. In today’s episode, John and Keyon discuss the pandemics of 2020. Namely the COVID crisis and the racial injustice protests. Keyon talks about his life growing up as a black man in Ferguson and how he now talks to his son about racism. They talk about growing up with 15 siblings and how he got his passion for music. A passion that has led him to play...

Billionaire David Rubenstein wants you to fail and spend time with your family. Most of us will spend our entire lives chasing money, attempting to be perfect, but David thinks we should have a different kind of investment. John and David explore the financial juggernaut’s beginnings and what he now sees as the most important keys, not only to personal success in life but the future in general. As a member of The Carlyle Group, The Smithsonian, The Council of Foreign Affairs, and The Kennedy...

In today’s episode, the harrowing story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted of murder by an Italian court and spent 4 years in prison — only to be exonerated and acquitted of the crime in 2011, and again exonerated in 2015. Amanda shares her thoughts on the mental health impact of COVID, and some of the misinformation that has surrounded masks and distancing during the pandemic. Then John and Amanda get into the details of Amanda’s memoir and recounting of her arrest, imprisonment,...

The John Roa Show is now Between Us with John Roa and our first guest is Dr. Drew! You know his successful career treating addicts and giving relationship advice on shows like Celebrity Rehab and Loveline but now hear his untold story. Hear about the childhood that formed his personality. Listen to how he dealt with the fact that he had immense amounts of medical knowledge, but was convinced he wasn’t the one to share that knowledge with the world. Plus, how he took his unique perspective and...

The goal here at the show is to bring you the most interesting conversations with the world's most successful people. Like any good entrepreneur, I am always looking for ways to do that better, and I believe we've come across some of those, so it's time to pivot! We are going to take a very brief hiatus as we re-program a bit of this show. Stay tuned for this feed, and at @johnroa, for all of the updates! Thank you so much for your support, reviews and listenership. -John Roa Learn more...

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Chris Gronkowski, one of the famous football Gronkowski brothers, turned to a startup after finishing his NFL career. That led him to Shark Tank, where he did a deal with Mark Cuban and A-Rod. Hear his incredible story of success at two of the toughest gigs in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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For going on 40 years, Andy Bernstein has captured the most iconic photos in NBA history. Jordan’s famous dunk? Andy. Kobe through the backboard? Andy. His incredible success has not come without personal sacrifice and adversity, however. Join John Roa for this incredible conversation with one of the NBA’s behind-the-scenes legends. Pre-order my book, “A Practical Way to Get Rich … and Die Trying”, now at any online bookseller: https://amazon.com/Practical-Way-Get-Rich-Trying/dp/1984881221 If...

Devon Levesque is a different kind of athlete. He grew up in a family of weight lifters and has been blessed with genes that give him an edge on everything fitness. But he's also dealt with tremendous adversity personally, which have already created a level of wisdom rarely seen in such a young man. From being an owner of New York City's most exclusive gym to being the poster boy for some of the most relevant fitness brands, Devon is beginning to pair his passion for fitness with his...

He won an Oscar in 1995 for "One Survivor Remembers" before sitting in for 25 years as the President of Miniseries at HBO, only to recently take his leave to focus on a new true-crime venture. Kary Antholis has seen it all behind the camera and learned a lot about himself, and life, in the process. He also brought us some of the most important miniseries in recent history, including "Chernobyl" and "The Night Of". For fans of the latter, he casually tells us WHO KILLED ANDREA as well! You’ll...

Mario Lopez is one of the biggest celebrities in the game today, and has achieved that through a somewhat atypical path. He lived life to the fullest, experienced his share of adversity, and ultimately found his true calling as a man of family and faith. And, work ethic. John met up with Mario at his studio in Los Angeles to dish on life, family, and lessons learned along the way. John is joined by Janelle Jokes (instagram.com/janellejokes) to discuss the episode and to talk about ... well...

We need more Scott Budnicks in the world. Try to imagine what he did: being at the top of the Hollywood game—one of the most aspirational in the world—to quit and start a revolutionary nonprofit organization, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, so you can focus your energy and influence on criminal justice reform. And then find your way back behind the camera in order to tell stories that shift mindsets and create movements. You’ll also hear about his almost two-decade long partnership with...