Episodes

304
Sept. 2, 2025

Episode 304: Modern Leadership and Mental Resilience with Dr. Andrew Wittman; St. Petersburg, FL, USA

What does it mean to be the kind of leader who doesn’t break even in the face of chaos, uncertainty, and relentless pressure? In this episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, we sit down with Andrew Wittman, PhD– author, speaker, and founder of the Mental Toughness Training Center. With a background ranging from U.S. Marine Corps combat to protecting high-profile leaders as a Federal agent, Andrew now equips CEOs and entrepreneurs with the “inner armor” needed to thrive under pressure. Together, we e...
Sept. 2, 2025

Episode 304: Modern Leadership and Mental Resilience with Dr. Andrew Wittman; St. Petersburg, FL, USA

What does it mean to be the kind of leader who doesn’t break even in the face of chaos, uncertainty, and relentless pressure? In this episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, we sit down with Andrew Wittman, PhD– author, speaker, and founder of the Mental Toughness Training Center. With a background ranging from U.S. Marine Corps combat to protecting high-profile leaders as a Federal agent, Andrew now equips CEOs and entrepreneurs with the “inner armor” needed to thrive under pressure. Together, we e...
303
July 29, 2025

Episode 303: Mission First, People Always: Leading with Empathy and Grit with Angie Morgan, Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Executive Coach; Traverse City, MI, USA

What does it really take to lead with empathy in today’s fast-paced world? Today we invited Angie Morgan, a New York Times bestselling author and Marine Corps veteran. She reveals how blending mission-driven leadership with genuine care for your people creates unstoppable teams. In this insightful conversation, Angie dives deep into the evolving world of leadership. From her time in the Marine Corps to leading multinational companies, Angie teaches us how empathy, clarity, and courage are the f...
303
July 29, 2025

Episode 303: Mission First, People Always: Leading with Empathy and Grit with Angie Morgan, Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Executive Coach; Traverse City, MI, USA

What does it really take to lead with empathy in today’s fast-paced world? Today we invited Angie Morgan, a New York Times bestselling author and Marine Corps veteran. She reveals how blending mission-driven leadership with genuine care for your people creates unstoppable teams. In this insightful conversation, Angie dives deep into the evolving world of leadership. From her time in the Marine Corps to leading multinational companies, Angie teaches us how empathy, clarity, and courage are the f...
302
July 22, 2025

Ep 302 Orchestrating Connections, Culture and Business Results with Noah Askin; Irvine, CA, USA

What if your biggest business breakthroughs aren’t just about strategy or hard skills but about building real, meaningful connections? In this thought-provoking episode, Noah Askin, a professor and leadership expert at UC Irvine, explores the powerful intersection of culture, vulnerability, and connection in the business world. Through a detailed discussion of his research, he uncovers how business leaders can intentionally craft an environment that nurtures authentic relationships. Noah explai...
July 22, 2025

Ep 302 Orchestrating Connections, Culture and Business Results with Noah Askin; Irvine, CA, USA

What if your biggest business breakthroughs aren’t just about strategy or hard skills but about building real, meaningful connections? In this thought-provoking episode, Noah Askin, a professor and leadership expert at UC Irvine, explores the powerful intersection of culture, vulnerability, and connection in the business world. Through a detailed discussion of his research, he uncovers how business leaders can intentionally craft an environment that nurtures authentic relationships. Noah explai...
301
July 15, 2025

Episode 301: Beyond the Warehouse: E-Commerce, Tariffs & Entrepreneurial Grit with Abel Horvath, Founder & CEO of Fulfillment Hub USA; Miami, FL, USA

What happens when a former automotive executive pivots into e-commerce logistics and builds one of the fastest-scaling fulfillment companies in the world? You’ll find out in this revealing conversation with Abel Horvath. In this episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, Abel Horvath, Founder and CEO of Fulfillment Hub USA joins the conversation. Starting out in Miami just months before the pandemic, Abel scaled his business to include facilities across the U.S., Europe, and South America—all while navi...
July 15, 2025

Episode 301: Beyond the Warehouse: E-Commerce, Tariffs & Entrepreneurial Grit with Abel Horvath, Founder & CEO of Fulfillment Hub USA; Miami, FL, USA

What happens when a former automotive executive pivots into e-commerce logistics and builds one of the fastest-scaling fulfillment companies in the world? You’ll find out in this revealing conversation with Abel Horvath. In this episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, Abel Horvath, Founder and CEO of Fulfillment Hub USA joins the conversation. Starting out in Miami just months before the pandemic, Abel scaled his business to include facilities across the U.S., Europe, and South America—all while navi...
300
July 8, 2025

Episode 300: A Special Conversation with host, Allison Summers

It’s the 300th episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, and Allison Summers is flipping the script! Join her as she’s interviewed by Seth Greene, CEO of Market Domination LLC, for a special celebration filled with powerful leadership insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look at the incredible journey that led to this milestone. You won’t want to miss this! Together, they revisit the journey that led to this milestone and share invaluable insights on leadership, business growth, and the power of ...
July 8, 2025

Episode 300: A Special Conversation with host, Allison Summers

It’s the 300th episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, and Allison Summers is flipping the script! Join her as she’s interviewed by Seth Greene, CEO of Market Domination LLC, for a special celebration filled with powerful leadership insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look at the incredible journey that led to this milestone. You won’t want to miss this! Together, they revisit the journey that led to this milestone and share invaluable insights on leadership, business growth, and the power of ...
299
July 1, 2025

Episode 299: Linking Crypto Consumers to Home Ownership with Josip Rupena, Founder and CEO of Milo; Miami, FL, USA

This week, Josip Rupena, Founder and CEO of Milo, reveals how his company is revolutionizing access to credit by letting clients use their crypto— without cashing it out. If you're curious about real-world crypto applications, borderless lending, and leading through regulatory headwinds, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Drawing on experience at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Josip shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto-backed mortgages. Yes, buying real estate with...
July 1, 2025

Episode 299: Linking Crypto Consumers to Home Ownership with Josip Rupena, Founder and CEO of Milo; Miami, FL, USA

This week, Josip Rupena, Founder and CEO of Milo, reveals how his company is revolutionizing access to credit by letting clients use their crypto— without cashing it out. If you're curious about real-world crypto applications, borderless lending, and leading through regulatory headwinds, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Drawing on experience at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Josip shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto-backed mortgages. Yes, buying real estate with...
298
June 24, 2025

Episode 298: The Drive to Keep Workers Safe and Secure with Kenny Kelley, Founder and CEO of Silent Beacon; Rockville, MD, USA

From Hollywood stuntman to tech founder saving lives—Kenny Kelley’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this powerful episode, he shares how a motorcycle accident led him to create a game-changing safety tech company that’s revolutionizing workplace protection. We sat down with Kenny Kelley, founder and CEO of Silent Beacon, a personal safety technology company helping protect vulnerable workers through panic button solutions. Kenny’s journey to become to tech entrepreneur is a masterclass in ...
June 24, 2025

Episode 298: The Drive to Keep Workers Safe and Secure with Kenny Kelley, Founder and CEO of Silent Beacon; Rockville, MD, USA

From Hollywood stuntman to tech founder saving lives—Kenny Kelley’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this powerful episode, he shares how a motorcycle accident led him to create a game-changing safety tech company that’s revolutionizing workplace protection. We sat down with Kenny Kelley, founder and CEO of Silent Beacon, a personal safety technology company helping protect vulnerable workers through panic button solutions. Kenny’s journey to become to tech entrepreneur is a masterclass in ...
297
June 17, 2025

Episode 297: The Credible Leader - Do They Believe You? With Jenni Field, CEO of Redefining Communications; Sandhurst, England, United Kingdom

What does that mean for leadership in today’s skeptical world? Communications expert Jenni Field joins us to explore how credibility, integrity, and intentional leadership are the cornerstones of organizational trust– and how to build them before it’s too late. In this powerful episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, founder of Redefining Communications and author of Nobody Believes You, Jenni, comes to share her wisdom. Together, we unpack the rising challenges leaders face in building trust, develo...
June 17, 2025

Episode 297: The Credible Leader - Do They Believe You? With Jenni Field, CEO of Redefining Communications; Sandhurst, England, United Kingdom

What does that mean for leadership in today’s skeptical world? Communications expert Jenni Field joins us to explore how credibility, integrity, and intentional leadership are the cornerstones of organizational trust– and how to build them before it’s too late. In this powerful episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, founder of Redefining Communications and author of Nobody Believes You, Jenni, comes to share her wisdom. Together, we unpack the rising challenges leaders face in building trust, develo...
296
June 3, 2025

Episode 296: Reimagining Dignity in Addiction Care with William McKinney, CEO of Eleanor Health; Massachusetts, USA.

What if addiction recovery was treated with the same compassion, personalization, and whole-person care as any other chronic condition? We sit down with William McKinney, CEO of Eleanor Health, to discuss a revolutionary approach to addiction recovery that goes far beyond medication. Eleanor Health is transforming how we treat substance use disorders—integrating therapy, peer support, health coaching, and compassionate care rooted in science and dignity. William shares how Eleanor Health launc...
June 3, 2025

Episode 296: Reimagining Dignity in Addiction Care with William McKinney, CEO of Eleanor Health; Massachusetts, USA.

What if addiction recovery was treated with the same compassion, personalization, and whole-person care as any other chronic condition? We sit down with William McKinney, CEO of Eleanor Health, to discuss a revolutionary approach to addiction recovery that goes far beyond medication. Eleanor Health is transforming how we treat substance use disorders—integrating therapy, peer support, health coaching, and compassionate care rooted in science and dignity. William shares how Eleanor Health launc...
295
May 27, 2025

Episode 295: Magically Matching Nonprofits to Donated Goods with Disney Petit, founder and CEO of LiquiDonate; San Francisco, CA, USA

What if your company’s unsellable inventory could become a lifeline for nonprofits instead of ending up in a landfill? In this episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, host Allison K. Summers talks with Disney Petit, founder and CEO of LiquiDonate, a groundbreaking platform turning excess retail goods and customer returns into powerful tools for social impact. From building the tech to power smarter giving to literally digging through dumpsters to understand waste, Disney shares how she’s creating a ne...
May 27, 2025

Episode 295: Magically Matching Nonprofits to Donated Goods with Disney Petit, founder and CEO of LiquiDonate; San Francisco, CA, USA

What if your company’s unsellable inventory could become a lifeline for nonprofits instead of ending up in a landfill? In this episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, host Allison K. Summers talks with Disney Petit, founder and CEO of LiquiDonate, a groundbreaking platform turning excess retail goods and customer returns into powerful tools for social impact. From building the tech to power smarter giving to literally digging through dumpsters to understand waste, Disney shares how she’s creating a ne...
294
May 20, 2025

Episode 294: Building Financial Literacy & Investing Habits in Youth with Victor Wang, CEO of Stockpile, San Francisco, CA, USA

What if your child could actually learn to manage money—not just play pretend with it? Teaching kids about money has traditionally involved games, fake dollars, and hypothetical situations. But what if the key to lasting financial habits was giving them real financial experiences? In this eye-opening episode, we talk to the CEO of Stockpile, a financial platform that helps kids and families learn to save, invest, and spend. Victor opens up about his founder journey, raising $45 million, the co...
May 20, 2025

Episode 294: Building Financial Literacy & Investing Habits in Youth with Victor Wang, CEO of Stockpile, San Francisco, CA, USA

What if your child could actually learn to manage money—not just play pretend with it? Teaching kids about money has traditionally involved games, fake dollars, and hypothetical situations. But what if the key to lasting financial habits was giving them real financial experiences? In this eye-opening episode, we talk to the CEO of Stockpile, a financial platform that helps kids and families learn to save, invest, and spend. Victor opens up about his founder journey, raising $45 milli...
May 14, 2025

Episode 293: Captivating & Charismatic Leadership with Richard Reid, Founder & CEO Richard Reid Enterprises; CapreTown, South Africa and London, England, UK

What do you get when you cross a behavioral psychologist with significant experience in the business world? You get the insightful mind and wisdom of Richard Reid. Richard knows that commanding attention and influence while leading through change is more difficult than ever. He shares that the mind and thought processes of an employee today have more dynamic needs than even a decade ago. This is why he wrote Charisma Unlocked: Science and Strategy behind Presence, Persuasion and Authentic Leade...