Ro DelleGrazie has been a stand-up comedian for >20 years. Originally from New York, at the start of her stand up career she was coached by Lisa Lampanelli. Ro moved to L.A. in 2004 and started studying at the I.O West where she graduated and was part of an improv group called Tentatively Marty. Ro has performed at the top comedy clubs across the country including Comic Strip Live, Caroline’s on Broadway, The Comedy Store and The Improvs throughout California, Laugh Factory and Flappers Comedy Club. Ro stars in several webisodes on YouTube. Ro's latest adventure is being documented through her vlog "Mamma Moody". You can also see Ro on TruTv and FX and her comedy is currently streaming on Tidal, Amazon and Pandora. www.rodellegrazie.com Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammamoody?_t=8lcFP8kKDb0&_r=1 IG https://www.instagram.com/rodellegrazie?igsh=MXpmbDVpZDhiY3Nx YouTube https://youtube.com/@RoDelleGrazie?si=Y396IwwDhZR9YR-S FB www.facebook.com/rodellegrazie

In this episode, we dive into the journey of Ryan Austin, Founder and CEO of Arondight Advisors, who shares not only his professional triumphs but also the personal milestones that have shaped his path. Raised on Long Island, NY, Ryan faced challenges early on that led him to the disciplined halls of Valley Forge Military Academy at 15, a pivotal moment that set the course for his future endeavors. Ryan’s story is one of perseverance, insight, and success. MORE ABOUT RYAN AUSTIN Today, as the leader of Arondight Advisors, Ryan connects best-in-class companies with his proprietary network of over 5,000 Family Offices, UHNW, and institutional investors. Ryan's work has appeared on major publications including Nasdaq.com, Business Insider, and Seeking Alpha. His expertise spans the fintech, tech, AI, biotech, and emerging sectors, where he has been instrumental in securing investments from UHNW investors and institutions. Ryan is also the author of Family Office Growth News, a monthly newsletter that covers Family Office intelligence and the Series A ecosystem. Recognized as a top voice in strategic communications, public relations, and venture capital on LinkedIn, his insights have been featured in Nasdaq.com, Business Insider, Benzinga, and Seeking Alpha. Join us as Ryan Austin shares his journey, strategies, and the vision behind Arondight Advisors.

Lea Marlene is the founder of the Lea Marlene Actors Studio and the Namastage Theatre. After a battle with melanoma cancer, she pivoted from being a professional stand-up comedian and actress to business owner. Hear her story about leaving LA to find her calling. In her own healing journey she had developed a deep desire to pay forward the powerful tools that have saved her life. That has become her life mission. Lea opened up what was originally called ACTASANA Acting Studio and Theatre in 2012 and it grew into what is Lea Marlene Actors Studio and The Namastage Theatre today, home of the revolutionary Actasana Technique whereby yoga is integrated into the acting curriculum to get the actor out of their head and into their heart. A native Coloradan, Lea earned a degree in Journalism; Broadcast News & Television with a minor in Theatre from Colorado State University. There she hosted a campus television show and interviewed several famous bands such as Outkast , Tribe Called Quest and The Black Eyed Peas. While in college she also wrote, directed, produced and acted in her first short film. After college Lea moved to Hollywood where she landed roles on stage and screen while also studying the Meisner Technique. While in LA, Lea developed a stand up comedy act; producing, hosting and performing in numerous comedy venues in The US including the world famous Improv and The Comedy Store.

Dennis O’Malley is CEO & President of Caliva, the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in California. Dennis has over a 20 year track record of leadership roles in fast growing companies in emerging markets as well as successfully raising capital from institutional investors and in addition holds multiple technology patents. Dennis also co-founded and lead a venture backed software company that enabled brands like Red Bull, Nike, Adidas, The North Face, and Reebok to scale their revenue through ambassador marketing programs.

Hermin Thind moved from India to the Pacific Northwest as a child. He endured countless business setbacks and challenges. His entrepreneurial battle scars helped make him a successful business leader. Hear his story. MORE ABOUT HERMIN THIND In 2013, amidst the challenges, Hermin, alongside his brother-in-law Gurmeet, ventured into the vaping world by opening "Vapor World" inside a hotel room. This bold step, fueled by passion and free rent, allowed them to rapidly expand their footprint, eventually branching out across Kansas City and beyond. However, as their venture flourished, family dynamics started to strain under the pressure of success. In a strategic move to prioritize family harmony and mutual growth, Hermin and Gurmeet decided to amicably divide the business, with each taking ownership of half the stores. Hermin's share of the enterprise was rebranded as "Vapor Maven," marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Critical to Vapor Maven's expansion was Hermin's creation of numerous brands within the hemp and vapor industry, including "Cannablast CBD," "Gametime Vapes," and dozens more, spanning hundreds of unique SKUs. Not only did these brands diversify Vapor Maven's product offerings and significantly boost the company's margins, but Hermin also strategically wholesaled these products to smoke and vape shops across the nation, ingeniously making money from his own competitors and fueling rapid expansion. Under Hermin's leadership, Vapor Maven has seen explosive growth, with 50 new stores opening in Texas during 2020 and 2021 alone, and 57 more in 2023, alongside the inception of "Smoke Stop," a premium tobacco venture. As of today, Hermin's empire boasts 200 Vapor Maven stores and 3 Smoke Stop outlets, with ambitious plans for expansion on the horizon. Tune in to hear Hermin Thind share his inspiring journey of turning challenges into opportunities, his insights into the vaping and hemp industries, his innovative approach to brand creation and wholesale strategies, and his vision for the future. It's a story of family, resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and ingenious market tactics that you won't want to miss.

Nate Watson, of Ailia Family Office Club and Halbar Partners, shares his perspective on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, the "silver tsunami," and prioritizing stakeholder value over profit. MORE ABOUT NATE WASSON Nate Wasson is the co-founder of HalBar Partners and a principal member of Alvearia, and a founding member of the angel/VC group Keiretsu Forum Chicago. Nate has over 20 years of expertise advising investors and family offices. Nate spent his early career in investment management, business banking, and as a JPMorgan consultant. Nate later served as a Principal and Managing Director for Bank of Montreal’s US Private Bank. After leaving BMO, Nate developed the Midwest family office practice for Capital Group; there, he developed investment strategy for pre-institutional family offices focused on both public and private opportunities. Nate holds an BA from Valparaiso University and an MBA from the Yale School of Management, with a concentration in asset management. https://halbar.io/

PK is a regular at World Famous Laugh Factory, Improv, Comedy Store, Pasadena Ichouse, Haha Comedy Club, The Hollywood and Pasadena Comedy! He has brought over 10,000 people to the clubs, many of them seeing stand up comedy live for the first time. He’s performed at over 100 universities across the United States. He was The Grand Prize Winner of The Uncle Clyde's Comedy Cup at The Pasadena Icehouse sponsored by H2F Productions, which featured 100 comedians and he took first place. PK is the Founder, Exec. Director, and host for ten years of a non profit organization and annual Asian talent show called Kollaboration. He is the Co-founder of LiNK, Liberty in North Korea, a non profit organization dedicated to bring awareness to the needs of North Korean refugees. He was a producer, writer, and host of Mnet's BPM - Beats Per Mnet - a daily talk show on TV focusing on food, fashion, and clothing. PK is also the Founder/Director of a wedding events company called Prokreation Productions (Proactive Kreativity). He has emceed, DJ'd, and provided sound for over 500 weddings. https://pkcomedy.com/

Ron Babcock shares his insights on savings and personal finance. He's a comedian, so this will be fun. Ron Babcock is an editor and comedian. He's edited on Clone High (Max), Cat Burglar (Netflix), Ten Year Old Tom (HBO Max), Muppet Babies (Disney) and The Life and Times of Tim (HBO). He's written and directed multiple original web series for MTV, AOL, Cinefix, Tasted, Mashable and others. As a comedian, he's appeared on Adam Devine's House Party on Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Montreal Just For Laughs, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and was a winner at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He started out performing at UCB in Los Angeles.

Ron Richards is a lawyer, business leader, and music festival producer. So why is he writing a book about dominoes? Tune in to hear his story. Ron Richards is a co-founder and Managing Director of Gray Wolf Partners. He assists clients in their efforts to understand and analyze complex operational, financial, legal, and accounting issues. Ron practiced corporate and labor law and was a practicing accountant with Deloitte & Touche. He from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also holds an M.B.A. from The Anderson School at the University of California, Los Angeles and a J.D. from the UCLA School of Law. While at UCLA, Ron conceptualized and produced the first annual UCLA JazzReggae festival. Now in its 32nd year, the music festival is a major annual event at UCLA and is currently one of the longest running, most successful student-run events in the United States.

Matt Ritchey raced motocross as a teen. A serious injury motivated him to learn about brain protection. Now he is the author of Elevated Executive & founder of Inner Circle, a dedicated plant medicine community of leaders and innovators. Hear his story. His team building skills have been utilized by brands like Facebook and AirBnB. His leadership framework has produced over $100M in profits for brand’s he’s helped grow. www.InnerCircle.biz

Brian Swinehart took his small-town work ethic to Los Angeles. He carved out a niche as an actor and produced one of the most acclaimed and longest running standup comedy shows in Hollywood. After a couple older ladies chastised him while walking his dog, he returned back home to find purpose, love, and a new approach to show business. Hear his story. MORE ABOUT BRIAN SWINEHART As a professional comedian Brian has traveled the world putting smiles on faces and has enjoyed every moment. Brian's career in the entertainment industry started at age 20 when he naively moved to Los Angeles California with dreams of breaking into Hollywood. It's not easy to create a career in Show business however Brian has made it work he now has over 32 professional acting credits. As well as writing and producing short films and feature length movies. On this website you can enjoy his videos see his upcoming tour schedule and buy merchandise from the online store. ​https://www.instagram.com/brianswinehart/ https://linktr.ee/brianswinehart

Warren Patterson moved across continents, climbed Mt. Kilmanjaro, and now serves as CEO of Summit Hosting. Hear his story. MORE ABOUT WARREN PATTERSON At the age of 13, Warren Patterson's family moved from South Africa to the US in search of greater opportunities. His college years at Clemson got interrupted by his desire to explore and climb Mt Kilimanjaro. His dream of working with animals brought him cross country to CA where he quickly discovered that life in a veterinary office under the artificial light was not for him. A temp job led him to his business partner, a plant expert, who together built a successful landscape design company. As a result of the 2008 financial crisis, he closed his first company and sought new opportunities back on the East Coast. Warren's ingenuity led him to complete his college degree and start a cloud hosting company to aid his father's bookkeeping business. Success followed, with a series of nine calculated business transactions, culminating in his most recent and largest acquisition yet, elevating Summit Hosting to new heights.

Richard Barrett has over two decades of experience as the night manager and Entertainment Director for Los Angeles' Comedy & Magic Club, one of the premier comedy clubs in the world. He also serves as the booker for one of southern California's newest comedy clubs, The Stand Up Comedy Club, and produces live shows for major corporations and festivals.

Joshua Robbins wrote hand-written letters to woo his wife. After a stint in the Air Force, he worked his way into the energy industry. Now his on the front lines of the transitioning energy industry. Hear his story. More About Joshua Robbins: Joshua Robbins has been consulting oil and gas companies on where to find their next energy deal (from $9,000 to billion-dollar deals) since 2014. He assists family offices in finding new assets that deliver consistent returns in a short time window. Joshua and the team at Beachwood built a central source of data called the Helix, a digital Price Guide designed to assist the energy industry (carbon and renewable) by publicly showcasing price metrics of the current market. Joshua has been featured in a number of industry publications, most notably on the cover of Oilman Magazine. He was a keynote speaker for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), delivering a presentation on where to find the best assets. A new abstract has been written for future SPE presentations that defines energy asset pricing called "The New Energy Marketplace Transformation". Joshua is an active member of the Assembly of Catholic Professionals, is married with two children and is an Air Force veteran.

Chris Fried applied to the FBI. Now he’s a comedian. This former Conan O'Brien intern leveraged a Harvard degree to earn free drinks at the Comedy Cellar. Hear his story. www.patreon.com/krisfried

What is inflation? Why do we have it? What's bitcoin? Economist Larry White breaks it down. MORE ABOUT LARRY WHITE Larry White is a banking and money scholar who has taught at NYU and George Mason University. He has authored several books and edited numerous volumes on monetary theory and banking history. He has received the Adam Smith Award and is currently a senior scholar of the Cato Institute Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives and a co-editor of Econ Journal Watch.

Pete Karabas had a steady career in real estate. But he took a different path. Find out why. More about Pete Karabas:Pete Karabas is a Founding Partner at KEY Investment Partners, where he is responsible for origination, due diligence, and execution of investment opportunities in addition to developing strategic partnerships and fundraising initiatives for the firm. Pete is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of BDSA and sits on the Board of Directors of Front Range Biosciences, two of KEY’s portfolio companies. Prior to founding KEY, Pete spent four years as a member of Partners Group’s Private Real Estate Group where he was responsible for originating opportunities, conducting due diligence, and executing portfolio transactions. Prior to Partners Group, Pete spent three years at Equity Residential where he focused on the acquisition and asset management of Class A multifamily properties. Pete holds a BBA in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Originally a Chicago native, he moved to Denver in 2016 to help build out Partners Group’s U.S. real estate team. After seeing the growth in the cannabis industry first-hand, Pete pivoted his career to focus on connecting investors with early-stage cannabis companies.

Barry Katz shares his insights on comedy's past, present, and future. Hear his story. More About Barry Katz: Barry Katz is an Emmy and Grammy nominated TV-film-record producer, talent manager, and podcast host. Katz is universally known for representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, Andy Dick, Hasan Minhaj, and Mike Epps, giving the first quality stage time in New York City and Boston to future stars like Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Clark, Dave Attell, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Timothy Olyphant, Denis Leary, and the late Patrice O’Neal, as well as helping launch the careers of some of the most extraordinary comedy artists in the business—including Dave Chappelle, Nick Swardson, Louie CK, Felipe Esparza, Bill Burr, Frank Caliendo, Marc Maron, Whitney Cummings, Bill Bellamy, Judah Friedlander, Wanda Sykes, Bert Kreischer, Jeff Dye, Jim Gaffigan, Dane Cook, Steve Byrne, Jeffrey Ross, Neil Brennan, and former and present SNL stars Darrell Hammond, Jay Mohr, Melissa Villasenor, Jim Breuer, and Tracy Morgan. Throughout his career, Katz has sold 39 out of 40 stand-up comedy specials he produced and has brokered an unprecedented 100 TV development deals, created 3 television shows, and executive produced over 50 different specials, documentaries, reality shows, and scripted series including the YouTube TV produced Telethon for America (with Natalie Portman, Orlando Bloom, Jennifer Lawrence, Pete Davidson, Alicia Keys, Charlize Theron, Ray Romano, Chelsea Handler, and Jane Fonda), NBC’s Whitney, Netflix’s The Road Trick, FOX’s Action, HBO’s Tourgasm, Showtime’s Jay Mohr: Happy. And A Lot, History Channel’s Houdini: Unlocking the Mystery, TBS’s Frank TV, Comedy Central’s Whitney Cummings: Money Shot, CBS’ Welcome to New York (Letterman’s first produced sitcom), HBO’s Heidi Fleiss: The Would-be Madam of Crystal, the syndicated Bellamy/Tim Meadows/Jon Lovitz/Vivica Fox sitcom Mr. Box Office, and 7 seasons of the Emmy-nominated NBC series Last Comic Standing. Katz started his involvement in the film business when he helped Chappelle and Neal Brennan (who eventually went on to create Chappelle’s Show) sell the cult classic Half Baked to Universal Studios and went on to produce several films after that, including Employee of the Month (starring Jessica Simpson and Cook), Good Luck Chuck (starring Jessica Alba), My Best Friend’s Girl (starring Kate Hudson and Alec Baldwin), I Killed JFK (about the only living person in history to admit to killing Kennedy), and Misery Loves Comedy (starring Tom Hanks, Amy Schumer, Judd Apatow, and Larry David). Katz was the first manager to work with a comedy artist to use social media to accelerate their career, with Dane Cook. At the height of his popularity, he was able to press a button on his computer and sell out 2 shows in one night at Boston Garden and 2 shows in one night at Madison Square Garden for a total of 75,000 tickets sold in less than a week—which had never been done before. In the recording world, he has produced Grammy nominated, multiple gold, platinum, and double platinum albums, while becoming the only manager/producer to debut a comedy album in Billboard’s top 5 national charts–twice. In other facets of the business, Katz was one of the driving forces and co-founders of Comedy Dynamics, which has become one of the largest independent comedy production and distribution companies in the world. Additionally, he was involved in the original sale of the Emmy-nominated Comedy Central Roasts to the network, which has become one of the longest running, most profitable, annual specials franchises in the history of TV. https://www.barrykatz.com/

Danielle Patterson exemplifies resourcefulness. She parlayed undiagnosed dyslexia and her father's job loss into a lifelong commitment to networking and learning. Balancing her love for family, art, and business, she is at the forefront of the family office industry. Hear her story. MORE ABOUT DANIELLE PATTERSON From an early age, I often heard people say, "Danielle, you have a real talent for saving money." Little did many know, my journey held untold stories. By the time I hit 28, my husband and I found ourselves facing the daunting prospect of bankruptcy. Let's rewind to my childhood – picture a young me orchestrating yard sales, convincing neighbors to buy odds and ends. Growing up in a bustling household with hardworking parents and three siblings, we were instilled with an unwavering creed: to understand the worth of a dollar and carve your own path. As a resourceful Californian, I set my sights on the University of California, Santa Cruz, maneuvering to avoid the hefty expenses of out-of-state tuition. Ingenious financial moves by my dad enabled me to participate in work-study programs, ensuring student debt wouldn't shackle my dreams. After graduation, I found myself managing the gallery of world-renowned National Geographic Photographer, Frans Lanting. Marrying the man of my dreams, and acquiring a home by the West-Cliff shores, everything seemed to fall into place. However, the seismic tremors of the 2008 financial crisis shattered our plans. In a bid to preserve our beloved home, we adopted resourcefulness, selling belongings, renting out our house, and setting forth fresh horizons on the East Coast. Grateful for the haven provided by my husband's parents, we toiled relentlessly to rebuild our lives. Steering clear of the art world, I found stability in a job that blossomed into a 7-year career, culminating in my role as Business Development Manager. Throughout my tenure, I elevated revenue by an astounding 300%. Despite financial success, a yearning to build something personal persisted. Fortune favored me as I partnered with an enterprising Fund Manager who had pioneered several financial service companies, streamlining capital raising. From this collaboration emerged "Family Office List," to which I took the reins, transforming it from a rudimentary Excel product into a dynamic platform, revolutionizing the Family Office intelligence. As a founder, funder, mother, wife, and the Chief of Everything, I reflect on my journey spanning diverse fields – from fine art to sales, marketing, business development, and finance – weaving the vibrant fabric of my life connected by threads of resilience, a penchant for meaningful connections, unconventional thinking, and an unwavering growth mindset. Each step carved the path to where I stand today, and for every opportunity, gratitude abounds. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-patterson-/

How can we live longer and healthier? James Payer has dedicated his career to finding out. Hear his story. James Peyer is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Cambrian Bio. He also holds multiple board and executive roles across Cambrian’s pipeline. He has spent his entire life dedicated to the mission of finding ways of preventing people from getting diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s instead of waiting for people to get sick. James was previously Founder and Managing Partner at Apollo Ventures, the first global longevity-focused venture capital firm, investing across the US and Europe. Prior to Apollo, James was a biotech R&D specialist at the New York office of McKinsey & Company, serving major pharmaceutical clients. He earned his PhD in stem cell biology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center as a National Science Foundation Fellow and received his B.A. with special honors from the University of Chicago.