The ProFiles Podcast

Shedding 100 Pounds and Building a $419 Million Health Foods Empire: Mike Fata

Mike Fata is a seasoned entrepreneur and health advocate whose journey began with a pivotal decision to prioritize his well-being. Facing the challenges of weighing 300 pounds and lacking the energy for a fulfilling future, he lost 100 pounds and co-founded Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998. Over the next 25 years, Mike dedicated his life to studying natural health and entrepreneurship, going on to build a $100M business and sell it for $419M. Currently he wears the hats of best-selling author, keynote speaker, and host of the Founder to Mentor podcast. His influence extends further as an investor and advisor to a diverse portfolio of companies, showcasing his commitment to fostering positive change in the business world.

Wisdom Wrap Up: The Active Pursuit of Doing Nothing

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Thank you for joining another episode of The ProFiles Podcast! Today's edition takes a unique turn from the usual format. 
In a world dominated by the attention economy, where external pressures and social media dictate our actions, we often believe that packing our lives with constant activity is the key to fulfillment. However, I challenge this assumption. In this episode, I share my reflections on this prevalent mindset, drawing from academic literature that supports my perspective.
Tune in as I explore the concept of the active pursuit of doing nothing and its implications for our lives. I've crafted a short piece that I hope sparks contemplation about where you direct your attention and, ultimately, how you live your life. Let's embark on this journey of introspection together!
Works Cited
Roberts, J. (n.d.). The Power of Patience - Harvard University. Harvard Magazine. https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/files/whenartmakesmusic/files/2_roberts_harvard_art_historian_jennifer_roberts_teaches_the_value_of_immersive_attention_harvard_magazine.pdf
Samarrai, F. (2021, June 16). Doing something is better than doing nothing for most people, study shows. UVA Today. https://news.virginia.edu/content/doing-something-better-doing-nothing-most-people-study-shows
Schiller, J. (2022, December 7). Average human attention span by age: 31 statistics. The Treetop ABA Therapy. https://www.thetreetop.com/statistics/average-human-attention-span

Thinking 5 Moves Ahead: Hall of Fame Speaker Meridith Elliot Powell

Meridith Elliott Powell is a business strategist, an award-winning author, and hall of fame speaker. She worked her way up from an entry-level position to earn her seat at the C-Suite table, and her career expands over several industries including banking, healthcare, and finance. Now Meridith works with some of the top companies and organizations around the world by helping them embrace uncertainty.
In this episode we talk about:
How the next generation can get ahead early
The importance of building your network
How to go about building one’s network
Overcoming failure
Building confidence
Public speaking
Embracing uncertainty
and much, much more.

Wisdom Wrap-Up: Deep Listening

Welcome to a special edition of the Profiles Podcast! While I usually bring you insightful interviews with experts on their career journeys, today's episode takes a different approach. Think of it as a "wisdom wrap-up," but don't let that mislead you—this installment is a unique deep dive into a single, crucial topic: deep listening.As we kick off the new year, I'm experimenting with shorter, more focused episodes that hone in on specific aspects of achieving success. In this episode, we explore the art of listening, shedding light on a common pitfall—listening to respond instead of truly understanding. Often, in our conversations, our minds are preoccupied with crafting our next response, and this habit can hinder genuine understanding.Join me on this journey of reflection and discovery as we unravel the importance of deep listening. If you find value in this episode, don't hesitate to share it with someone who could benefit. Let's start the year with a commitment to intentional and meaningful conversations. 

Finding Your UNLOCKING MOVE With Kurt Wilkin

Today I am very lucky to sit down with Kurt Wilkin. Kurt is a best-selling author for his book ‘Who’s Your Mike?,’ he is an angel investor, an entrepreneur, and HireBetter’s  Co-Founder. Hirebetter is a national recruiting firm working directly with leaders of high-growth companies to build game-changing teams. In our conversation, Kurt and I cover:The major misconception in entrepreneurshipThe qualities every successful team hasKurt’s angel inesting strategyHow to start a successful companyThe entrepreneur archetype The power of changeHow to build credibilityAnd much, much moreI really hope you like this wonderful episode, and if you do enjoy, make sure to send this to someone who could use the advice! 

Wisdom Wrap-Up: Completely Transform Your Life

In this landmark 25th episode of the Profiles Podcast, I've prepared a special treat for all of you—a condensed, action-packed episode featuring some of my favorite snippets from past conversations.Throughout the series, my goal has been to extract the habits, strategies, and defining characteristics that propel individuals to become world-class performers, industry titans, and exemplary leaders.In this particular episode, I've curated the best advice from the best of the best, presenting it to you in a dynamic 15-minute podcast. If you haven't caught up on my recent interviews, I highly recommend doing so after absorbing the invaluable insights in this installment.Today, I'll be focusing on three impactful interviews. First up is my conversation with Clint Murphy, where we delve into his transformative journey from a sedentary individual indulging in couch potato habits to becoming an ultra marathon runner, Ironman, and powerlifter. Clint's secret? Breaking down monumental tasks into small, manageable steps.Next, we'll explore my interview with Tucker Bryant, uncovering the realm of disruptive thinking. Our discussion not only touches on its application in companies like Google but also provides actionable steps for cultivating creative thinking in your own life.Finally, I'll revisit my enlightening conversation with Dr. Sinker. We explore the potent concept of distinguishing oneself not by trying to stand out in a category but by placing oneself in a category of one.

Upgrading Your Online Network With Richard Bliss

Welcome to this episode of the Profiles Podcast with Richard Bliss. Now working as the CEO at Blisspoint, Richard has had quite the career to get him there. With over 110K followers on social media, Richard now teaches the top executives and CEOs in Silicon Valley, the importance of building an online identity. Oh yeah, and he's an author. The man does it all. In this conversation Richard and I discuss - How to use social media more positively, - How do build a strong digital presence, - Why modern leaders need to adapt to our online world, - Richards time talking on CNN, - His time as a Russian Spy...Just kidding...or am I... - And much, much more...Please tune in to this wonderful episode, you will not want to miss it!

Tucker Bryant: Striving for Imperfection, Disruptive Thinking, and Problem Solving

Today I’m so lucky to introduce Mr. Tucker Bryant on the Profiles Podcast. Fresh out of Stanford, Tuck went to work at Google, and then transitioned into speaking full time. He has shared stages with names such as Mark Cuban and Bill Belichick, and captivated audiences with his brilliant speeches. Mr. Bryant talks about how Poetry—and the creative process of poets—can be applicable not only in a corporate context, but also for everyone else who solves problems in their lives. In this episode we talked aboutTucker takeaways from his work with GoogleWorking against perfectionismDeveloping curiosityProblem solvingRisk-mitigationSelf-imposed constraints to increase productivityLearning to think disruptivelyHow AI will influence the creative processAnd much, much moreI cannot overstate how much I enjoyed my conversation with Tuck—he is an incredible person with an incredible message, and I really hope that you go support his work!

The Data Apocalypse? Understanding Data’s Place in Business With Tim Hayden

Today, we're lucky enough to welcome Tim Hayden on The Profiles Podcast. Tim is the CEO at Brain + Trust, a speaker, an expert on AI, data, & privacy, and he's also a social anthropologist who studies human behavior and how it is influenced by technology and communication. My conversation with Tim covers many different topics, including:- The digital apocalypse - The role of data in our lives- Diversifying media consumption- The utopia / dystopia in our foreseeable future. - Amplifying human thought and capacity - And much, much more...I really enjoyed my conversation with Mr Hayden and I'm sure you will too!

Finding Creativity, Quantum Computing, and Effective Collaboration: Dr. Zina Cinker

In this episode of the ProFiles Podcast I chat with Dr. Zina Cinker.  She is an expert in Graphene, the Director General at MATTER, the Chief Creator at PUZZLE X, a physicist, activist, and TED & keynote speaker. Our conversations covers:- Graphene, - Creativity, - Expression. - The importance of science,- The future of science,- AI,- Quantum,- And much more!Dr. Cinker is an incredible human I I urge you to go follow her amazing work and listen to her amazing talks!