Thirty Minute Mentors

Episode 324: Hazelden Betty Ford CEO Joseph Lee

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Joseph Lee is the CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the largest nonprofit treatment provider in the United States. Joseph joins Adam to s...

Episode 323: Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Miller

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Miller is one of the greatest gymnasts in American history and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Shannon led the Magnificent Seven to the Unit...

Episode 322: Lieutenant General Karen Gibson

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lieutenant General Karen Gibson is one of the highest-ranking women in the history of the United States Army and served as the Sergeant at Arms of the...

Episode 321: Zillow Co-Founder David Beitel

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Beitel is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Zillow. David was previously the CTO and one of the earliest team members of Expedia. D...

Episode 320: Award Winning Actor Ian Somerhalder

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Somerhalder is an award-winning actor turned entrepreneur. Ian starred on The Vampire Diaries and Lost before co-founding multiple businesses, inc...

Episode 319: Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest coaches in the history of women's basketball and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Muffet McGraw spent four decades coachin...

Episode 318: Jiffy Lube Co-Founder Stephen Spinelli

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Spinelli is the co-founder of Jiffy Lube International and the President of Babson College. Stephen joins Adam to share his journey and his be...

Episode 317: Former Cisco CEO John Chambers

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Chambers is the former CEO of Cisco and the founder and CEO of the venture capital firm JC2 Ventures. One of the most successful leaders in Silic...

Episode 316: Peloton Co-Founder John Foley

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Foley is the co-founder and former CEO of Peloton - where he built and led a company that changed the way millions of people exercise - and is th...

Episode 315: Award Winning Actress Nikki Reed

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Reed is an award-winning actress turned entrepreneur. Nikki starred in The Twilight Saga and in Thirtreen before co-founding multiple businesses...

Episode 314: Former NBA Star Jamal Mashburn

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jamal Mashburn was a star in the NBA, but he has enjoyed even more success off the court. A highly successful entrepreneur, Jamal owns more than 100 b...

Episode 313: Equinox Co-Founder Lavinia Errico

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lavinia Errico is the co-founder of Equinox, the largest luxury fitness business in the world, and is the founder of Joylift. Lavinia joins Adam to sh...

Episode 312: LegalZoom CEO Jeff Stibel

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A serial entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Jeff Stibel is CEO of LegalZoom and the co-founder of Bryant Stibel, the venture capital ...

Episode 311: General Tim Haugh

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A retired four-star general who served at the highest levels within the military and the United States government, General Tim Haugh was the commander...

Episode 310: Olympic Gold Medalist Bonnie Blair

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest speed skaters of all time, Bonnie Blair is a five-time Olympic gold medalist. Bonnie joins Adam to share her journey and her best ...

Episode 309: Former Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Fain was the CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, the parent company of Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Richard joins Adam...

Episode 308: Vistage CEO Sam Reese

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Reese is the CEO of Vistage, the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business leaders. Sam joins Ada...

Episode 307: Cameo Co-Founder and CEO Steven Galanis

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Galanis is the co-founder and CEO of Cameo, an online marketplace that changed the way people engage with celebrities. Steven joins Adam to sha...

Episode 306: Auntie Anne's Founder Anne Beiler

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Beiler is the founder of Auntie Anne's, the largest pretzel franchise in the world, with more than 2,000 locations across over 30 countries. Anne...

Episode 305: Lieutenant General Bill Bender

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lieutenant General Bill Bender was the Chief Information Officer of the United States Air Force, where he oversaw a $17 billion information technology...

Episode 304: NFL Hall of Fame Coach Dick Vermeil

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A coaching legend and a member of the NFL Hall of Fame, Dick Vermeil spent more than four decades coaching and broadcasting football, leading the Rams...

Episode 303: ZoomInfo Co-Founder and CEO Henry Schuck

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Henry Schuck is the co-founder and CEO of ZoomInfo, a data intelligence company that generated $1.2 billion in revenue last year. Henry joins Adam to ...

Episode 302: Drybar Co-Founder Alli Webb

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A serial entrepreneur and a New York Times bestselling author, Alli Webb is the co-founder of DryBar, which transformed the way millions of women styl...

Episode 301: Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donna Shalala was the longest-serving Secretary of Health and Human Services in American history. Secretary Shalala has also served as the President o...

Episode 300: NBA Hall of Famer Sidney Moncrief

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An NBA legend and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Sidney Moncrief was a five-time NBA All-Star, five-time member of the All-NBA team, and two...

Episode 299: Admiral Bill Lescher

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A retired four-star admiral and the former Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Bill Lescher was the second-highest-ranking commissioned officer in...

Episode 298: Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is the CEO of Xero, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the world, with 4.4 million customers and a market cap of rou...

Episode 297: Rotary CEO John Hewko

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Hewko is the CEO of Rotary International, one of the largest service organizations in the world, with more than 1.2 million members across 46,000...

Episode 296: Former Sonic CEO Clifford Hudson

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Clifford Hudson was the CEO of Sonic, the largest drive-in fast-food chain in America. Under Cliff's leadership, Sonic grew from $800 million to $4.5 ...

Episode 295: Montel Williams

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Emmy Award winner and a New York Times bestselling author, Montel Williams was the host of The Montel Williams Show and is the host of The Balancin...

Episode 294: Principal CEO Deanna Strable

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Fortune 500 CEO and the leader of one of America's largest financial services companies, Deanna Strable is the CEO of Principal, where she leads nea...

Episode 293: Booking CEO Glenn Fogel

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Fortune 500 CEO and the leader of a company valued at more than $180 billion, Glenn Fogel is the CEO of Booking Holdings, the world's leading provid...

Episode 292: Lieutenant General Jack Gardner

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lieutenant General Jack Gardner spent 35 years serving in the United States Army, with tours in Europe, Latin America, Asia, Bosnia, Iraq, and multipl...

Episode 291: barre3 Co-Founder and CEO Sadie Lincoln

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie Lincoln is the co-founder and CEO of barre3, the largest omnichannel boutique fitness brand independently owned and operated by women. Sadie joi...

Episode 290: Goodwill CEO Steve Preston

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Preston is the CEO of Goodwill and is the former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Administrator of the Small Business Administrati...

Episode 289: Thumbtack Co-Founder and CEO Marco Zappacosta

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marco Zappacosta is the co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, a leading online marketplace with more than 10 million users who have engaged more than 300,0...

Episode 288: Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A celebrity chef and an entrepreneur, Robert Irvine has hosted many cooking television and talk shows over the years, including Dinner Impossible, Wor...

Episode 287: Fabletics Co-Founder and CEO Adam Goldenberg

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Goldenberg is the co-founder and CEO of Fabletics and is the co-founder and co-CEO of TechStyle, whose roster of brands - including Fabletics, Sa...

Episode 286: Rent the Runway Co-Founder and CEO Jennifer Hyman

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Hyman is the co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway. Rent the Runway disrupted the fashion industry, changing the way in which countless women...

Episode 285: Klutch Sports Founder and CEO Rich Paul

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rich Paul is the founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group, where he represents many of the best players in basketball, including LeBron James, Anthony D...

Episode 284: Governor Chet Culver

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chet Culver is the former Governor of Iowa. Governor Culver led Iowa through the worst natural disaster in state history. Governor Culver joins Adam t...

Episode 283: Extra Space Storage CEO Joe Margolis

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Margolis is the Extra Space Storage, an S&P 500 company and the largest operator of self storage properties in America, with more than 4,000 sites...

Episode 282: Man Group CEO Robyn Grew

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robyn Grew is the CEO of Man Group, one of the largest hedge funds in the world, with nearly $170 billion in assets under management. Robyn joins Adam...

Episode 281: Anthem Founder and Former CEO Ben Lytle

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Lytle is the founder and former CEO of Anthem, now known as Elevance Health, a Fortune 50 company that generated $175 billion last year. Ben has f...

Episode 280: Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lenny Krayzelburg is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest backstroke swimmers of all time. Lenny joins Adam to share his journey ...

Episode 279: Dimensional Co-Founder David Booth

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Booth is the co-founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, a leading investment management company, with $777 billion in assets under management as o...

Episode 278: Uncle Nearest Founder and CEO Fawn Weaver

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fawn Weaver is the founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the most-awarded American whiskey or Bourbon over the last six years. A two-time ...

Episode 277: Former Pfizer CEO Jeff Kindler

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Kindler was the CEO of Pfizer, the largest research-based pharmaceutical company in the world. Jeff oversaw Pfizer's $68 billion acquisition of W...

Episode 276: RE/MAX CEO and Former DISH Network CEO Erik Carlson

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A former Fortune 500 CEO and the current CEO of one of the most recognized brands in real estate, Erik Carlson has led two household name companies in...

Episode 275: MLB Manager Clint Hurdle

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Clint Hurdle has spent nearly 50 years in professional baseball, including 10 as a player and 17 as a manager in the majors. While leading the Colorad...

Episode 274: Thomson Reuters CEO Steve Hasker

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Hasker is the CEO of Thomson Reuters, a conglomerate that generated more than $7 billion in revenue last year and consists of 26,000 people acro...

Episode 273: Olympic Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie Diggins is the most decorated cross-country skier in American history. Jessie has won two World Cup overall titles, six World Championship meda...

Episode 272: NTT DATA CEO Abhijit Dubey

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Abhijit Dubey is the CEO of NTT Data, Inc., a $30 billion business and one of the largest IT services providers in the world. Abhijit joins Adam to sh...

Episode 271: Venture Capital Pioneer Alan Patricof

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A pioneer in the world of venture capital and a legend in the investment community, Alan Patricof is the co-founder of Apax Partners - one of the larg...

Episode 270: Chili's CEO Kevin Hochman

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Hochman is the CEO of Brinker International, the parent company of Chili's and Maggiano's. Kevin led Chili's turnaround and leads a business on ...

Episode 269: Governor Christine Todd Whitman

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Todd Whitman is the only woman to ever serve as governor of New Jersey and is a former Cabinet member, having served as the Administrator of...

Episode 268: Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first Black swimmer to set a world record, Cullen Jones is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, winning gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olymp...

Episode 267: John Hancock CEO Brooks Tingle

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brooks Tingle is the CEO of John Hancock, one of America's largest insurance companies. Brooks joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons an...

Episode 266: Emmy Award Winning Producer David Collins

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A nine-time Emmy Award winner, David Collins is the creator and Executive Producer of Queer Eye, one the most successful reality television shows of a...

Episode 265: Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Miedler is the CEO of Century 21, one of the largest companies and best-known brands in the world of real estate, with more than 140,000 affiliat...

Episode 264: Congressman Patrick Kennedy

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Kennedy is a former Congressman and a leading mental health advocate. Congressman Kennedy served for eight terms in Congress and co-authored t...

Episode 263: Olympic Gold Medalist Amanda Kessel

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Widely considered one of the greatest female hockey players of all time, Amanda Kessel is an Olympic gold medalist; was a star player in college, the ...

Episode 262: Former Baseball Star Jake Peavy

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A three-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, and Cy Young Award winner, Jake Peavy was a Major League Baseball star and is currently an anal...

Episode 261: Liberty Mutual CEO Tim Sweeney

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Sweeney is a Fortune 100 CEO and the leader of one of America's largest and most successful insurance companies. Tim is the CEO of Liberty Mutual,...

Episode 260: Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Louganis

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The greatest diver in American history, Greg Louganis is a 4-time Olympic gold medalist, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and a member of the U...

Episode 259: Celebrity Chef Duff Goldman

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A celebrity chef, Duff Goldman was the star of the hit TV show Ace of Cakes. Duff currently serves as a judge on Food Network's Holiday Baking Champio...

Episode 258: Lieutenant General Robert Ashley Jr.

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lieutenant General Robert Ashley was the senior advisor to the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army for all aspects of intelligence, c...

Episode 257: Basketball Hall of Famer Val Ackerman

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Val Ackerman was the founding president of the WNBA, was the president of USA Basketball, is the commissioner of the Big East Conference, and is a mem...

Episode 256: Quinn Emanuel Founder John Quinn

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Quinn is the founder and Chairman of Quinn Emanuel, the largest law firm in the world focused on business litigation, with more than $2 billion i...

Episode 255: Former PayPal and Intuit CEO Bill Harris

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Harris was CEO of two of America's most successful technology companies - Intuit and PayPal - and was the founding CEO of Personal Capital, which...

Episode 254: Vice Admiral Ted Carter

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vice Admiral Ted Carter led at the highest levels in the United States Navy and currently serves as President of Ohio State University. A Top Gun grad...

Episode 253: Former Olympic Gold Medalist Marion Jones

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marion Jones was considered by many to be the greatest female athlete in the world. Marion won an unprecedented five Olympic medals in track and field...

Episode 252: TruStage CEO Terrance Williams

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Terrance Williams is the CEO of TruStage, one of the largest insurance companies in America.  TruStage generated nearly five and a half billion dolla...

Episode 251: Whole Foods Founder John Mackey

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Mackey is the founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, one of America's most successful and popular supermarket chains. Under John's leadership, Wh...

Episode 250: Basketball Legend Muggsy Bogues

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Muggsy Bogues is a basketball legend and the shortest player in the history of the NBA. Muggsy played for 4 years over 14 seasons and set the Charlott...

Episode 249: Thrivent CEO Teresa Rasmussen

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The leader of one of the largest financial services companies in America, Teresa Rasmussen is the CEO of Thrivent, which generated $9.7 billion in rev...

Episode 248: General John Allen

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first Marine ever selected to command a theater of war, General John Allen led the multinational military campaign in Afghanistan and upon retirin...

Episode 247: Olympic Gold Medalist Bryan Clay

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Clay was considered the greatest athlete in the world, winning an Olympic gold medal in  the decathlon. Bryan joins Adam to share his journey a...

Episode 246: 1-800-Flowers Founder and CEO Jim McCann

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jim McCann is the founder and CEO of 1-800-Flowers. A pioneer in the world of retail, 1-800-Flowers generates more than $2 billion a year in revenue, ...

Episode 245: Broadcasting Legend Lesley Visser

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A trailblazer in the worlds of journalism and broadcasting, Lesley Visser is the only sportscaster in history who has covered the Final Four, the NBA ...

Episode 244: Former Tropicana CEO Willie Pietersen

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Willie Pietersen was the CEO of four different multibillion-dollar businesses, including Tropicana and Seagram USA. Willie joins Adam to share his jou...

Episode 243: Cvent Founder and CEO Reggie Aggarwal

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reggie Aggarwal is the founder and CEO of Cvent, the largest event software company. Reggie has led Cvent through numerous highs and lows - from the b...

Episode 242: Principal CEO Dan Houston

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Fortune 500 CEO and the leader of one of America's largest financial services companies, Dan Houston is the CEO of Principal Financial Group, where ...

Episode 241: Lieutenant General Mary O'Brien

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lieutenant General Mary O'Brien is in a rare group of women who have ascended to the highest levels of leadership within the military, most recently l...

Episode 240: Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The creator, host, and star of numerous highly popular food television, web, and radio shows, Andrew Zimmern is a celebrity chef, an Emmy Award winner...

Episode 239: Panera Founder Ron Shaich

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Shaich is the founder and former CEO of Panera Bread, which he sold for $7.5 billion and was the best-performing restaurant stock under his leader...

Episode 238: Regus Founder Mark Dixon

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Dixon is a pioneer in the world of coworking. Mark is the founder of Regus, now known as IWG - which has more than 4,000 locations across more th...

Episode 237: BILL Founder and CEO René Lacerte

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A leading entrepreneur in the world of fintech, René Lacerte is the founder and CEO of BILL. Valued at more than $5 billion, BILL helps hundreds of t...

Episode 236: CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mandy Cohen is the Director of the CDC, where she leads the federal agency responsible for protecting America's health. Dr. Cohen was North Caroli...

Episode 235: Award Winning Actor Beau Bridges

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A three-time Emmy Award winner, two-time Golden Globe Award winner, and Grammy Award winner, Beau Bridges has spent more than 75 years acting in telev...

Episode 234: Vice Admiral Carol Pottenger

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first female three-star Admiral to lead in a combat branch, Vice Admiral Carol Pottenger spent more than 35 years serving in the United States Nav...

Episode 233: Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Buechel is the CEO of Whole Foods, one of America's largest, most popular, and most successful supermarket chains. Jason joins Adam to share his...

Episode 232: WWE Superstar Daria Berenato

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest stars in the world of wrestling, Daria Berenato - also known by her stage name Sonya Deville - is a WWE Women's Tag Team Champion a...

Episode 231: Former NASA Administrator and Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefe

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean O'Keefe was the Secretary of the Navy, the Administrator of NASA, and the Chancellor of LSU. Sean joins Adam to share his journey and his best le...

Episode 230: Former IHOP CEO Julia Stewart

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Stewart was the leader of two of America's best-known restaurant chains. Julia Stewart was the CEO of IHOP, and upon acquiring Applebee's, spent...

Episode 229: Governor Mark Sanford

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Sanford is the former Governor of South Carolina and a former United States Congressman. Governor Sanford joins Adam to share his journey and his...

Episode 228: NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LeRoy Butler is an NFL Hall of Famer, a Super Bowl champion, and the creator of the Lambeau Leap. LeRoy joins Adam to share his unique journey - overc...

Episode 227: GameStop Co-Founder Gary Kusin

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Kusin is the co-founder of GameStop and Laura Mercier Cosmetics and was the CEO of Kinko's. Gary led the turnaround of Kinko's and its acquisitio...

Episode 226: Award Winning Actress Bellamy Young

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bellamy Young was a star on the hit TV show Scandal, where she portrayed the first female president of the United States and won a Critics' Choice Awa...

Episode 225: St. Jude CEO James Downing

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. James Downing is the CEO of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the best-known and most impactful hospitals in America. St. Jude has an ...