Maddison Shears

What does it take to survive market crashes, rebuild broken portfolios, and double down when everyone else walks away? In this episode, Donald Zilkha, investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Zilkha Capital Partners, unpacks 40+ years across M&A, venture capital, and constructive activist investing. He shares how he turned a failing dot-com fund into a 2x

In Episode 4 of Season 2, Maureen Farmer discusses a hot topic that’s been bubbling up among leaders who are struggling with a career transition.  When a deal stalls, a job offer is not extended, or when the executive recruiter ghosts you, there is a common refrain: Is it my age? Maureen dispels the myth

Today we launch Episode Three of Season Two, focused on board readiness, with Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems at HP. Alex leads global teams delivering innovative computing solutions that enable work, learning, and connection in a hybrid world. Known as a purpose-driven leader, he has driven sustainable growth, award-winning design excellence, and HP’s industry-leading

Today we launch Episode Two of Season Two, focused on board readiness, with Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems at HP. Alex leads global teams delivering innovative computing solutions that enable work, learning, and connection in a hybrid world. Known as a purpose-driven leader, he has driven sustainable growth, award-winning design excellence, and HP’s industry-leading

Today we launch Episode One of Season Two, focused on board readiness, with Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems at HP. Alex leads global teams delivering innovative computing solutions that enable work, learning, and connection in a hybrid world. Known as a purpose-driven leader, he has driven sustainable growth, award-winning design excellence, and HP’s industry-leading

Michael Djan is a highly accomplished partnerships executive leveraging 18 plus years of experience as an insight -driven cross -functional leader, a digital native with a strong EQ. He strategically integrates innovation, technology, growth, marketing, brands, celebrities, creators, and media to drive commercial success and fan engagement across gaming, entertainment, lifestyle, and sports. His global

In this episode I speak with Stuart Newton, otherwise known as Captain Happy, where we discuss the portfolio career and how it can enrich the career experience. Stuart dedicated 12.5 years to Deloitte, where he spearheaded business development for their blockchain and digital asset practice and also co-founded their wine practice. He’s the co-founder of

Bob Sheard is from West Yorkshire, Northern England, a former teenage market leader in vintage denim. He attracted Levi’s sponsorship for his education at the University of Arts, London College of Fashion. By age 30, Bob was Creative Director for Converse and Karrimor and was named one of the top 50 influencers in world fashion

Marisa Messana is not only a professional golfer, but also a trailblazer who has transformed her passion for performance into a platform for empowering others. A Clemson University student-athlete with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a master’s in Human Resources, Marisa led her team to the NCAA National Championship and was inducted into Clemson’s Hall