Best Sandra Elliott Podcasts (2025)

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Cash in your Connection Currency, featuring Andy Lopata 33:25

2d ago33:25

33:25

Global connection strategist Andy Lopata joins Michelle for an eye-opening conversation about the true meaning of networking and why it's undergoing a seismic shift right now. Far from the outdated perception of awkward meet-and-greets and LinkedIn ads, Andy reframes networking as “professional relationship strategy,” a shift that has not only elev…

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Toxic Bosses and Workplace Healing, featuring Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett 34:47

16d ago34:47

34:47

On today’s episode of The Seismic Shift, Michelle welcomes Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett, a leading organizational psychologist and authority on workplace wellness, for a candid conversation about toxic leadership and the damage it inflicts on individuals and companies alike. With decades of experience helping people and organizations flourish, Dr. Laur…

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Unlocking Energy and Attentionality, featuring David Nurse 34:18

1M ago34:18

34:18

From being cut in Spain to coaching in the NBA, and from writing cold letters to becoming a bestselling author and global speaker, David Nurse's path defies traditional success playbooks. In this episode, David Nurse, a former professional basketball player and NBA coach turned elite performance strategist, bestselling author, and one of the top 50…

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From Burnout to Body Wisdom | featuring Todd Vande Hei 35:48

1M ago35:48

35:48

After a seismic career and life shift, Todd Vande Hei reemerged with a revolutionary take on health. In this powerful conversation, Todd opens up about losing everything during the 2008 economic collapse and how that dark season became the unlikely foundation of his life’s work—building Stark, a human optimization company for elite professionals. T…

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The Future of Fintech | Fintech Files Season 4 Finale 20:54

1M ago20:54

20:54

We’re wrapping up Season 4 of Fintech Files with a special episode reflecting on the past season, while also looking ahead to the future of fintech. Hosts Bianca, Nora and Annika dive into the trends they have seen shape the industry, from AI-driven transformation and the rise of digital banking to the growing focus on sustainability and financial …

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How to Work with Almost Anyone, featuring Michael Bungay Stanier 34:37

2M ago34:37

34:37

Michael Bungay Stanier doesn’t just write books—he starts movements. In this energizing conversation with Michelle, the celebrated author of The Coaching Habit and How to Work with Almost Anyone shares the seismic shifts that changed how we lead, connect, and collaborate at work. Together, they discuss how effective leadership is moving away from a…

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Interoperability in African Fintech: Throwback Episode with Alfred Mukudu from Amazon 32:07

2M ago32:07

32:07

We’re bringing back one of our favourite episodes from Season 3! We dive into the complexities and opportunities within Africa's financial services sector with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) South Africa. With over 50 countries and about 42 different currencies, Africa presents a unique landscape fo…

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Bring your Zeal to the Workplace, featuring Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer 34:05

2M ago34:05

34:05

What’s your next move? Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer joins this week’s episode of The Seismic Shift to help mid-career professionals, especially women, become more intentional about their career paths. In today’s conversation with Michelle, Cynthia shares her journey from corporate leadership to executive coaching, highlighting some key shifts in the mode…

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Open Banking for Good: Eyal Sivan on Data, Innovation and Financial Inclusion 29:46

2M ago29:46

29:46

How can allowing customers to “own” their data reshape finance for everyone’s benefit? Mr. Open Banking himself, Eyal Sivan, joins Fintech Files to discuss how open banking rose from the 2008 financial crisis to become a worldwide movement centered on competition, innovation, and transparency. With over 25 years in IT and banking technology, Eyal b…

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Building Friendship Factories | featuring Dr. Ruth Gotian & Ayse Birsel 36:04

3M ago36:04

36:04

What if the key to success, happiness, and fulfillment lies in designing a life filled with connection? Dr. Ruth Gotian and Ayse Birsel bring their expertise in high performance and human-centered design to this episode of The Seismic Shift—exploring the shifts that redefine leadership, collaboration, and friendship. Along with Michelle, Ruth and A…

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Celebrating International Women's Day: ERM’s Cynthia Salicrup and Sandra Carrillo on Sustainable Finance and ESG 33:39

3M ago33:39

33:39

What does it take to drive sustainable change across regions and bridge global disparities? To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the incredible contributions of women in sustainability and fintech with two accomplished leaders: Cynthia Salicrup and Sandra Carrillo, partners at Environmental Resources Management (ERM). Drawing …

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How AI Is Reshaping DevOps & Business Strategy, featuring Ted Elliott 29:24

3M ago29:24

29:24

AI is transforming the workplace, and leaders must adapt—or risk becoming obsolete. In this episode, Ted Elliott, CEO of Capado, shares how AI is reshaping DevOps, business strategy, and workplace culture. He explains how Capado’s "AI-first" approach helped the company turn a financial deficit into growth, and why AI should be embraced rather than …

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Supporting Startups and Payment Orchestration with Nader Abdelrazik from MoneyHash 27:15

3M ago27:15

27:15

How can entrepreneurs in emerging markets break the mold and foster economic growth amid unpredictability? In this episode, Nader Abdelrazik—founder of MoneyHash—shares how he navigated life during the Arab Spring, was motivated to become an economist, and ultimately built a fintech startup. Nader discusses the unique challenges of the Middle East …

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Super Bowl Panel: Uniting Louisiana for the Big Game, featuring LA State Leaders 36:20

4M ago36:20

36:20

The Super Bowl is more than a game—it’s an opportunity to bring people together and showcase the culture, resilience, and vibrancy of an entire region. In our final Super Bowl episode of the week leading up to the game, Michelle is joined by some of Louisiana’s top leaders who are working behind the scenes to ensure that this event is a success for…

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Super Bowl Special: Building New Orleans’ Hosting Infrastructure, feat. Chamber CEO Sandra Lindquist 29:27

4M ago29:27

29:27

New Orleans isn’t just hosting the Super Bowl—it’s creating an experience like no other. In our second Super Bowl episode of the week, Michelle welcomes Sandra Lindquist, CEO of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, to talk about what makes New Orleans "built to host." The conversation touches on the city’s unique ability to bring people together, t…

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Season 3 Throwback: Empowering Finance through Financial Inclusion with Vera Futorjanski 33:24

4M ago33:24

33:24

In this special throwback episode, we revisit our Season 3 interview with Vera Futorjanski, Founder and CEO of Beyond Global and Veritas Ventures. How many globally lack access to banking? Astonishingly, one in three. In this insightful conversation, Vera Futorjanski, former Head of Communications at Rocket Internet and founding member of Dubai Fut…

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Super Bowl Special: Showcasing Louisiana’s Potential, featuring Raising Cane’s Todd Graves 16:55

4M ago16:55

16:55

Todd Graves, founder of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, joins Michelle on one of this week’s special Super Bowl episodes of The Seismic Shift! As the King of the Super Bowl Host Committee Parade, Todd is embracing the opportunity to highlight Louisiana as a great place to live, work, and grow a business. During his conversation with Michelle, he di…

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Redefining True Beauty, with former model Bridgett Brown 29:29

4M ago29:29

29:29

For 25 years Bridgett Brown embodied what it meant to be beautiful according to society’s standards. A former Ford model, Bridgett appeared perfect, but in reality she was struggling with everything from eating disorders to suicidal ideation. On today’s powerful episode of The Seismic Shift, Michelle sits down with Bridgett to talk about how this f…

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Inclusive Growth and Breaking the Glass Ceiling with Mastercard’s Subhashini Chandran 25:01

4M ago25:01

25:01

How do we achieve inclusive growth and break the glass ceiling? Subhashini Chandran, Mastercard’s SVP of Social Impact, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Africa, shares insights from her journey—from leading India’s largest tea business to driving global initiatives that empower women and foster equitable growth. With a deep understanding of systemic chall…

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Achieving True Work-Life Integration, featuring serial entrepreneur Chantell Preston 33:20

5M ago33:20

33:20

Welcome to a whole new year and another truly impactful episode of The Seismic Shift. We’re starting off 2025 strong, talking with serial healthcare entrepreneur, Chantell Preston, all about how to actually achieve that always-elusive work-life integration. Let’s dive in! Chantell has been starting her own companies since she was 27 years-old, and …

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Empowering SMEs in Brazil: How Dinie is Reimagining Credit with Suzy Ferreira 31:18

5M ago31:18

31:18

Suzy Ferreira, co-founder of Dinie, is on a mission to transform credit access for small businesses in Brazil. In this episode, Suzy shares her journey and the inspiration behind Dinie, an embedded lending fintech breaking barriers for SMEs. Discover how Dinie’s innovative, data-driven approach—embedding lending into platforms like iFood and levera…

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Holiday Throwback: Eve Morelli Shares Radicant’s Unique Approach to Transparent Digital Banking and Investing 31:59

5M ago31:59

31:59

Happy Holidays Fintech Files listeners! As a special holiday treat, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from Season 3 with Radicant’s Eve Morelli. Eve Morelli, Head of Sustainable Transparency unveils Radicant's unique approach to sustainable finance. Discover how this Swiss digital banking startup integrates the UN Sustainable Developmen…

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Finding the Fire in your Belly, featuring Corent Technology CEO Feyzi Fatehi 33:54

5M ago33:54

33:54

How do we find that fire in our belly to do something truly revolutionary with our lives? Silicon Valley disruptor and current CEO of Corent Technology, Feyzi Fatehi, knows a thing or two when it comes to answering that question. For today’s episode of The Seismic Shift, Michelle sits down with Feyzi to take a look at his meteoric rise through some…

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The Art of Delicate Conversations, featuring No. 1 Startup Coach Alisa Cohn 29:53

6M ago29:53

29:53

As leaders, it’s essential that we master the art of the delicate conversation to foster connection among the people we lead. But delicate conversations are just that … delicate, and it’s tempting to put them off. Today on The Seismic Shift, Michelle sits down with the world’s no. 1 startup coach, Alisa Cohn, to dive into how to have those delicate…

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Driving Decarbonization in Financial Services with CarbonSifr's Mustafa Bosca 26:08

6M ago26:08

26:08

How can the financial sector lead the way in global decarbonization efforts? In this episode, we sit down with Mustafa Bosca, Co-Founder and Chief Decarbonization Officer at CarbonSifr, to explore the pivotal role financial services play in combating climate change. We delve into how Mustafa helps banks and organizations measure, reduce, and remove…

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BONUS Episode: A Look at the Seismic Shifts happening in Higher Education, featuring Loyola University’s Dr. Xavier Cole and Dr. Bobby Savoie 36:07

6M ago36:07

36:07

For this week’s special, bonus episode of The Seismic Shift, Michelle has the privilege of sitting down with two of her colleagues at Loyola University New Orleans: the university’s new president—and first president of color—Dr. Xavier Cole, and Loyola’s interim dean of the College of Business, Dr. Bobby Savoie. It’s no secret that the value (and p…

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Making Mortgages Accessible: Housing Affordability and the EU Green Deal with Geert Van Kerckhoven from Oper 26:57

6M ago26:57

26:57

How can technology make homeownership more accessible while supporting Europe's climate goals? In this episode, we sit down with Geert Van Kerckhoven, co-founder of Oper, to explore the challenges of housing affordability in Europe and the impact of the EU Green Deal on mortgages. Geert discusses how technology can empower banks and loan advisors t…

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Creating Events that Spark Joy, featuring GNO, Inc. President & CEO Michael Hecht | S3E5 33:27

6M ago33:27

33:27

The city of New Orleans recently experienced “the Taylor Swift effect”—the whole city coming together culturally and economically for the singer’s Eras Tour weekend. Today on The Seismic Shift, Michelle sits down with GNO, Inc. President & CEO Michael Hecht to talk all about how the city can recreate that sense of joy and belonging during next year…

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Optimizing your Calendar for Connection, featuring executive coach Taylor Johnson 45:30

7M ago45:30

45:30

We all have those things that are most important to us, but do our calendars actually reflect those priorities? This week on The Seismic Shift, Michelle is joined by an individual who has personally helped her make some of the biggest shifts of her professional life over the past six months. That person is former NFL coach turned executive coach, T…

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Bridging the Credit Gap: Financial Inclusion with Rajat Dayal from Yabx 24:57

7M ago24:57

24:57

How can we create credit histories for unbanked people? In this episode, we sit down with Rajat Dayal, CEO and Founder of YabX, to explore how his company is revolutionizing credit access in emerging markets. About 1.5 billion individuals and businesses have no access to credit or any other financial product. Rajat shares insights on leveraging alt…

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The Power of Leading Yourself Well, featuring Elizabeth Lotardo and Lisa McLeod 33:10

7M ago33:10

33:10

How do we deal with a micromanaging boss? What if you are that micromanaging boss? Can leading yourself well really bring purpose to even the most mundane job functions? On this week’s episode of The Seismic Shift, Michelle sits down with mother-daughter consulting team Lisa McLeod and Elizabeth Lotardo to answer these questions and more—focusing o…

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Harnessing AI and Finance for Sustainability with Anne Kleppe from BCG 26:55

7M ago26:55

26:55

How can financial institutions drive sustainability and responsible AI practices? In this episode, we sit down with Anne Kleppe, a leading expert in sustainability and responsible AI at BCG. Anne shares her insights on how banks and financial institutions can leverage their influence to promote sustainable practices, reduce their carbon footprints,…

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Disrupting the Way we Connect, featuring Business Outside’s Bart Foster 29:17

8M ago29:17

29:17

When Bart Foster was forced out of the company he founded, he was challenged to think about how to do business differently. In the aftermath his organization, Business Outside, was born—all about disrupting the ways we connect and working to foster those connections in whole new ways. On today’s episode of The Seismic Shift, Michelle sits down with…

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Democratizing Finance: Wealth Management with Akin Soysal from BCG X 26:23

8M ago26:23

26:23

What trends do we see in wealth management as the GenAI Era Unfolds? Akin Soysal is a global expert on digital investing and part of our BCG X leadership team in Europe, the Middle East and South America. Akin dives into the biggest topics disrupting financial management across the globe. How does Gen Z leverage retail investing for saving for reti…

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Building a Better Meeting, featuring Organizational Psychologist Steven Rogelberg 26:24

8M ago26:24

26:24

Welcome to season 3 of The Seismic Shift podcast! This season Michelle is sitting down with 20 bestselling authors—diving into how their work and research is shaking up the way we live and do business. Our first guest is organizational psychologist and chancellor professor, Steven Rogelberg. Steven is an expert when it comes to meetings, specifical…

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We're Back! with Season 3!! 0:43

8M ago0:43

0:43

Welcome back to season 3 of the Seismic Shift podcast!! We're so excited to tell you all that it is launching on October 2nd. The Seismic Shift podcast is sponsored by Loyola University New Orleans and we'll be interviewing 20 best selling authors and they'll be talking about the seismic shifts that are shaking up how we work and how we live. So pl…

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Summer Re-Release: Own Your Story with Kenneth Polite, US Assistant Attorney General 49:57

8M ago49:57

49:57

Original Aired Date: 7/13/2022 Every leader has their own story behind them, but do they truly own that same story? If we’re going to lead others through connection, we need to prioritize getting connected with ourselves first. To shed light on this central tenet of connective leadership, Michelle is joined by US Assistant Attorney General, Kenneth…

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Financial Technology Meets Social Impact: Introducing Fintech Files Season 4 2:03

8M ago2:03

2:03

How can Fintech contribute to building a better world? In Season 4 of Fintech Files, we’re turning our focus to where financial technology meets social impact. This season, we explore financial inclusion, sustainable investing, and decarbonization with some of the brightest minds in the industry. As financial services touch every aspect of our live…

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Summer Re-Release: How to Lead like a Super Bowl Champion with Jon Stinchcomb 39:30

9M ago39:30

39:30

Original Aired Date: 2/8/2023 Ever wonder what takes place behind the scenes of a Super Bowl team? Learn leadership best practices from former Super Bowl Champion, Jon Stinchcomb. Jon played for The New Orleans Saints for 8 seasons and served on the offense with Drew Brews when they won Super Bowl XLIV. According to Jon, the secret sauce is not jus…

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Summer Re-Release: Showing Care & Compassion with Hospitality Executive Robért LeBlanc 41:07

9M ago41:07

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Original Aired Date: 9/7/2022 Robért LeBlanc, Founder and CEO of LeBlanc + Smith, is a true servant leader who built his business around his people. “We want our team to enjoy themselves every day while learning and being really productive, and we want them to have joyful and balanced lives while doing so.” This mentality is not the norm in the ho…

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Summer Re-Release: Being a Servant Leader Judi Terzotis 35:59

10M ago35:59

35:59

Original Aired Date: 1/11/2023 Communication and connection are very different. With communication, it’s found to be more transactional getting from A to B. What we find with connecting with our teams in today's work environment now means something different perhaps than it did before. How seen are people? Do they feel heard? Are they cared for? 20…

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469 | Private Money Tips in 2024: Expert Shares Secrets 56:24

10M ago56:24

56:24

Jay Conner has over 20 years of experience and has completed $52 million in transactions. Jay shares his journey from financing mobile homes to flipping single-family houses, and how he navigated the 2009 financial crisis by discovering private money. Jay provides valuable insights on raising private money without asking for it, his top tips for us…

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Summer Re-Release: Listen to Lead with CEO Boysie Bollinger 38:53

10M ago38:53

38:53

Original Aired Date: 10/5/2022 We believe that if you actually listen to your team, they will be more motivated to perform well and generate new ideas. Today we have Boysie Bollinger on the podcast to talk about how to listen to lead. Do you believe that lower-level employees often have observations that higher level leaders cannot see? Listen to l…

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468 | The BEST Generation To Work With? How to Hire A Players 42:13

10M ago42:13

42:13

Scott Arias shares insights on team dynamics, generational differences in the workforce, and the importance of execution in construction projects. He discusses hiring strategies for identifying top talent and the significance of understanding and integrating varying generational perspectives and values. Scott Arias:https://ace-consulting.net/scott-…

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467 | Secrets Behind the World's Largest Food Truck Empire 57:51

11M ago57:51

57:51

Tony Lamb is the owner and CEO of Kona Ice, Traveling Tom's Coffee Truck, and Beverly Ann's Cookie Truck. Tony recounts his incredible journey from selling vacuum cleaners to building the largest food truck company in the world. The discussion covers key aspects like scaling Kona Ice, understanding the difference between entrepreneurship and small …

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Summer Re-Release: Connection Through Strategy with Don McGuire, CMO of Qualcomm 36:13

11M ago36:13

36:13

Original Aired Date: 3/8/2023 For too long, there have been many experiences underneath the ego-forward leadership umbrella that ultimately have pushed people out the door. Can those past experiences lead to a greater understanding of how to change that narrative in our own leadership? Don McGuire seems to think so. In this episode, Michelle and Do…

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466 | CRYPTO: What The Big Banks Don't You To Know 47:22

11M ago47:22

47:22

Chaz Wolfe welcomes Professor Tonya M. Evans to discuss cryptocurrency. They uncover what big banks don’t want you to know, debunk top crypto myths, and share tips on making money with crypto. This episode also covers blockchain technology, investment cautions, and the future of cryptocurrency. Professor Tonya M. Evans:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi…

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465 | Why Remote Work Isn't Working: The TRUTH 53:02

11M ago53:02

53:02

Chris Dyer discusses mastering tough conversations, transitioning from CEO to consultant, managing large-scale employee numbers, and remote work's impact on company culture. He also shares effective communication strategies and insights on creating high-performance teams. Chris Dyer:https://chrisdyer.com/https://www.instagram.com/chrispdyer7 https:…

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464| Sell Your Business? Make MILLIONS 47:36

11M ago47:36

47:36

Josh Wilson discusses the challenges of his entrepreneurial journey, including a significant financial loss. He shares insights on selling to holding companies, evaluating business acquisitions, and building value for future exits. The episode also covers recruiting c-suite executives and achieving freedom for entrepreneurs and their teams. Josh Wi…

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463 | Crypto Expert: How To Build Generational Wealth In 2024 54:12

11M ago54:12

54:12

Coach JV (John Vasquez) is a former banking VP turned founder of the 3T Warrior Academy. Coach JV has helped thousands of people achieve freedom in mindset, health, and wealth. With over 2,000,000 followers, he's a powerhouse content creator and a leader in the crypto space.Coach JV shares his remarkable journey from being broke on his parents' cou…

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