Thirty Minute Mentors

Episode 124: SoulCycle Co-Founder Julie Rice

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The co-founder of SoulCycle, Julie Rice built a company that reshaped the world of fitness. Julie joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons lea...

Episode 123: NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An NFL Hall of Famer, Jason Taylor was one of the best defensive players in football in his day. A 6-time Pro Bowler, 3-time First-team All-Pro, forme...

Episode 122: Presidential Adviser David Gergen

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A New York Times bestselling author and Senior Political Analyst for CNN, David Gergen has been an adviser to four U.S. presidents. David was White Ho...

Episode 121: #1 NYT Bestselling Author Marshall Goldsmith

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marshall Goldsmith is a #1 New York Times bestselling author regularly named as the world's #1 executive coach. Marshall has worked with more than 200...

Episode 120: Ambassador Susan D. Page

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Susan D. Page served as the first U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan. Honored by the State Department for her leadership in crisis, Ambassador Page spent ...

Episode 119: Newell Brands CEO Ravi Saligram

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Fortune 500 CEO and a former Fortune 500 CEO, Ravi Saligram is the CEO of Newell Brands, the parent company of some of America's best-known brands, ...

Episode 118: Former Deloitte Consulting CEO Janet Foutty

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Janet Foutty was the first female CEO of Deloitte Consulting, where she led a $10 billion business. Now the Executive Chair of Deloitte US, the larges...

Episode 117: NetSuite Founder Evan Goldberg

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Evan Goldberg is the founder of NetSuite, which was acquired by Oracle for $9.3 billion. The first cloud computing company, Oracle NetSuite currently ...

Episode 116: General Joseph Votel

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A retired four-star general, General Joseph Votel oversaw the War on Terror and led the coalition that liberated Iraq and Syria from ISIS. Over a mili...

Episode 115: Former Jamba Juice CEO James White

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James White is the former CEO of Jamba Juice, where he led the turnaround of one of America's favorite brands. James joins Adam to share his journey a...

Episode 114: NFL Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest safeties in NFL history, Brian Dawkins is a 9-time Pro Bowler, 4-time First-team All-Pro, and member of the NFL Hall of Fame. Unde...

Episode 113: Million Dollar Listing Star James Harris

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A star on the hit TV show Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, James Harris has sold more than $2 billion of real estate since 2017. James joins Adam t...

Episode 112: ClassPass Founder Payal Kadakia

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Payal Kadakia is the founder of ClassPass, a billion-dollar business that disrupted the world of fitness. Payal joins Adam to share her entrepreneuria...

Episode 111: RH CEO Gary Friedman

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Friedman is the Chairman and CEO of RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, which he took over when it was on the verge of bankruptcy and tra...

Episode 110: Basketball Hall of Famer James Worthy

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest players in basketball history, James Worthy is a 3-time NBA champion, 7-time NBA All-Star, and member of the Basketball Hall of Fa...

Episode 109: Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A former Fortune 100 CEO, Hubert Joly was the leader of America's largest consumer electronics retailer. As CEO of Best Buy, Hubert led the company's ...

Episode 108: Gabrielle Reece

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best-known women's volleyball players of all time, Gabrielle Reece is a New York Times bestselling author, an entrepreneur, and a leader in...

Episode 107: Beachbody Co-Founder and CEO Carl Daikeler

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Daikeler is the co-founder and CEO of Beachbody, a business that has changed the way that millions of people exercise. Carl joins Adam to share h...

Episode 106: Baseball Legend Kenny Lofton

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A 6-time All-Star and 4-time Gold Glove winner, Kenny Lofton was one of the best players in baseball in his era. Raised by his grandmother in poverty,...

Episode 105: Former Caesars CEO Gary Loveman

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A former Fortune 500 CEO, Gary Loveman was the leader of the largest casino operator in the world. Gary joins Adam to share his unique journey - from ...

Episode 104: Emmy Award Winner Adrienne Bankert

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An Emmy Award winner, Adrienne Bankert is the first woman of color to serve as the solo host of a national morning television show. Adrienne is the ho...

Episode 103: Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest swimmers of all time, Ryan Lochte is a 6-time Olympic gold medalist. Ryan's 12 Olympic medals rank second among American men acros...

Episode 102: Former Unilever CEO Paul Polman

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The leader of one of the largest companies in the world for a decade, Paul Polman was the CEO of the global conglomerate Unilever. Paul joins Adam to ...

Episode 101: General David Petraeus

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A retired four star general and former Director of the CIA, General David Petraeus oversaw all coalition forces in Iraq and led the surge in Iraq and ...

Episode 100: Football Legend Ricky Williams

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Heisman Trophy winner and NFL All-Pro, Ricky Williams was one of the greatest players in the history of college football and a star in the NFL. Rick...

Episode 99: Brooke Burke

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Television host and fitness entrepreneur Brooke Burke spent eight seasons as co-host of the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars and is the founder and ...

Episode 98: Former Gap CEO Mickey Drexler

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A legend in the world of retail, Mickey Drexler is a former Fortune 500 CEO who led and founded several of America's best-known clothing companies. Mi...

Episode 97: Edwards CEO Mike Mussallem

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Mussallem has spent more than two decades as CEO of Edwards Lifesciences, leading the company since its inception to its current market cap in ex...

Episode 96: General Robert Neller

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

General Robert Neller is a retired four-star general and was the highest-ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps. As Commandant of the Marin...

Episode 95: Apollo Co-Founder Art Bilger

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Art Bilger is the co-founder of Apollo, one of the leading private equity firms in the world, with close to $90 billion under management. Art is also ...

Episode 94: Former Ingredion CEO Ilene Gordon

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ilene Gordon was the 21st woman to ever serve as the CEO of a Fortune 500 company and was named by Fortune as one of the most powerful women in busine...

Episode 93: Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The recipient of the Basketball Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award, Pat Williams spent more than 50 years in the NBA, leading 4 NBA front offices...

Episode 92: Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Randy Garutti is the CEO of Shake Shack, where he leads one of America's favorite fast-casual chains, with more than 350 locations around the world. R...

Episode 91: Otis Worldwide CEO Judy Marks

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Judy Marks leads one of America's largest public companies and is one of only 23 female Fortune 250 CEOs. The CEO of Otis Worldwide - the largest elev...

Episode 90: #1 NYT Bestselling Author Jay Shetty

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A leading voice on the topic of mindfulness, Jay Shetty is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and is one of the world's most successful online con...

Episode 89: Former Aetna CEO Ron Williams

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A former Fortune 100 CEO, Ron Williams led the turnaround of the healthcare giant Aetna, which was subsequently acquired by CVS. Ron currently sits on...

Episode 88: Jillian Michaels

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of America's leading fitness experts, Jillian Michaels was the star of the hit TV show The Biggest Loser and is an 8-time New York Times bestselli...

Episode 87: Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Mark Tritton

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Fortune 500 CEO, Mark Tritton is a longtime leader in the world of retail and has been leading the turnaround of one of America's best-known retaile...

Episode 86: Ambassador Christopher Hill

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ambassador Christopher Hill spent more than three decades serving at the highest levels of international diplomacy and served as the U.S. Ambassador t...

Episode 85: Former Honeywell CEO David Cote

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A former Fortune 100 CEO, David Cote is recognized as the most successful leader of a major industrial manufacturing company of his era. David led the...

Episode 84: #1 NYT Bestselling Author Keith Ferrazzi

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Ferrazzi is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Never Eat Alone and was the youngest Chief Marketing Officer of a Fortune 500 Company...

Episode 83: Senator Barbara Boxer

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Boxer served in the U.S. Senate for 24 years. In 1991, the Senate had only two female members; in 1992, Senator Boxer was elected alongside th...

Episode 82: Grammy Award Winning Producer Tricky Stewart

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tricky Stewart is a five-time Grammy Award winning producer and the guiding force behind more than 50 million records sold. The founder of the record ...

Episode 81: Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A national leader in the field of healthcare management, Dr. David Shulkin served as Secretary of Veterans Affairs and has held leadership positions a...

Episode 80: Fashion Designer Rebecca Minkoff

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A leader in the world of women's fashion, Rebecca Minkoff is the co-founder and creative visionary behind the company that bears her name. Rebecca joi...

Episode 79: Citizens Bank CEO Bruce Van Saun

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Fortune 500 CEO, Bruce Van Saun has been a C-level executive at major financial institutions for the past three decades and led Citizens Financial G...

Episode 78: Ambassador Ron Kirk

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ambassador Ron Kirk served as a Cabinet member in the Obama administration as the United States Trade Representative. Ambassador Kirk was the first Af...

Episode 77: NYT Bestselling Author Amy Jo Martin

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An expert on social media and branding, Amy Jo Martin is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of one of the first social media companie...

Episode 76: The Skinny Confidential Founder Lauryn Evarts Bosstick

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lauryn Evarts Bosstick is the founder of The Skinny Confidential, a community consisting of millions of people. Lauryn joins Adam to share her journey...

Episode 75: Emmy Award Winner Brian Baumgartner

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Baumgartner played Kevin on the hit TV show The Office and won an Emmy along the way. Brian joins Adam to share his journey leading up to The Of...

Episode 74: Former GE CEO Jeff Immelt

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Immelt spent 17 years as the CEO of General Electric (GE), then one of the five largest companies in the country, with annual revenues that excee...

Episode 73: Olympic Gold Medalist Dara Torres

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dara Torres is one of the most decorated Olympic athletes in history: winner of four Olympic gold medals and twelve medals in total, a record among wo...

Episode 72: New Mountain Founder and CEO Steve Klinsky

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A pioneer in the world of private equity and member of the Forbes 400, Steve Klinsky co-founded Goldman Sachs' buyout group, was an early partner at F...

Episode 71: Former White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Lockhart served as White House Press Secretary during President Bill Clinton's impeachment and went on to lead communications efforts for Facebook...

Episode 70: General Barry McCaffrey

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

General Barry McCaffrey is one of the most decorated military leaders over the past half-century: the recipient of two Silver Stars and two Distinguis...

Episode 69: McClatchy CEO Tony Hunter

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Hunter is the CEO of McClatchy, one of America's oldest and most prominent publishing companies, with newspapers across 30 U.S. markets catering ...

Episode 68: E! Co-Founder Alan Mruvka

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The co-founder of E!, Alan Mruvka led the fastest growing cable network start-up in television history. Alan joins Adam to share his entrepreneurial j...

Episode 67: Bumo Co-Founder Chriselle Lim

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Founder of The Chriselle Factor and the Bumo Enterprise, Chriselle Lim is a leading fashion and beauty influencer and entrepreneur, with more than 5 m...

Episode 66: Lids CEO Tom Ripley

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Ripley is the CEO of Lids, the largest licensed sports retailer in the country, and the co-founder of the private equity firm that owns it. Tom jo...

Episode 65: P90X Creator Tony Horton

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Horton is the creator of P90X, the disruptive workout program that has grossed hundreds of millions of dollars. Before becoming one of America's ...

Episode 64: Olympic Gold Medalist Bode Miller

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The most decorated male skier in U.S. history, Bode Miller is an Olympic gold medalist with thirty-three World Cup wins, two overall titles and four w...

Episode 63: Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Fortune 500 CEO named as one of the 50 most powerful women in business for a second consecutive year, Penny Pennington is the CEO of Edward Jones, w...

Episode 62: RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Contos is the CEO of RE/MAX, one of the largest and best-known companies in the world of residential real estate, represented by over 135,000 age...

Episode 61: Movie Producer Chris Bender

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Bender has produced countless movies and several movie franchises - including The Hangover and American Pie trilogies - that have enjoyed great ...

Episode 60: Senator Byron Dorgan

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Senator Byron Dorgan spent three decades serving as a member of Congress, including three terms as a U.S. Senator. A longtime member of the Senate Dem...

Episode 59: Twelve-Time NYT Bestselling Author Dr. Daniel Amen

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The author of twelve New York Times bestselling books, Dr. Daniel Amen is the founder of Amen Clinics and has been called the most popular psychiatris...

Episode 58: Emmy Award Winner Daphne Oz

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An Emmy Award winning television host and New York Times bestselling author, Daphne Oz spent six seasons as co-host of The Chew. Daphne joins Adam to ...

Episode 57: Balance Athletica Co-Founder and CEO Taylor Dilk

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Dilk is the co-founder and CEO of Balance Athletica, one of the hottest and fastest growing direct to consumer athleisure brands on the market....

Episode 56: Actor and Entrepreneur Scott Patterson

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Patterson is best known as Luke Danes, the male lead on the hit TV show Gilmore Girls. Before his breakthrough role, Scott went through the ups ...

Episode 55: Million Dollar Listing Star Ryan Serhant

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The star of the hit TV show Million Dollar Listing New York, Ryan Serhant is one of the most successful real estate brokers in the world, averaging a ...

Episode 54: Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Maggioncalda is the CEO of Coursera, the online learning leader that serves more than 70 million people globally. Jeff is also the co-founder of ...

Episode 53: Motivational Speaker Brian Tracy

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A renowned motivational speaker and the author of 90 books, Brian Tracy has inspired millions of people around the world. Brian joins Adam to share hi...

Episode 52: Fitness Guru Janine Delaney

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A fitness guru who took the world of social media by storm in her late 40s shortly after learning how to use Facebook, Janine Delaney is a psychologis...

Episode 51: Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of best switch hitters in Major League Baseball history, Mark Teixeira is currently a baseball analyst for ESPN. A three-time All-Star, Mark won f...

Episode 50: Lieutenant General Michael Ferriter

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

LTG Michael Ferriter spent 35 years in the United States Armed Forces, serving as an Infantry Officer, a Paratrooper, a Special Operations Army Ranger...

Episode 49: Good Morning America Co-Host Dan Harris

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Harris has spent the past decade co-hosting the weekend edition of Good Morning America and the past two decades at ABC News. Dan's on-air panic a...

Episode 48: Waze CEO Noam Bardin

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Noam Bardin has been the CEO of Waze since 2009, leading the company through its acquisition by Google for over a billion dollars in 2013 to today. On...

Episode 47: Fashion Designer Nicole Miller

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Miller is one of the most successful fashion designers in the country and is the founder of and brand visionary behind the company that bears h...

Episode 46: Music Producer Randy Jackson

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The longest-tenured judge on the hit TV show American Idol, Randy Jackson is a Grammy Award winning producer who has spent more than 40 years in the m...

Episode 45: Basketball Legend Bill Walton

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Arguably the greatest college basketball player of all time and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Bill Walton has been broadcasting college and...

Episode 44: Olympic Gold Medalist Natasha Hastings

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the fastest women in the world, Natasha Hastings is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Natasha won a gold medal in 2008, failed to make the Olym...

Episode 43: Celebrity Chef Serena Poon

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity chef and nutritionist Serena Poon has helped some of the biggest names in Hollywood live healthier lives. Serena joins Adam to share her per...

Episode 42: Guardian Insurance CEO Deanna Mulligan

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of only 37 female Fortune 500 CEOs, Deanna Mulligan is regularly named as one of the 50 most powerful women in business. Deanna is the CEO of Guar...

Episode 41: Grammy Award Winner Chris Tomlin

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Grammy Award-winner who has had sixteen #1 singles on the radio and sold more than nine million albums, Chris Tomlin is one of the few artists in hi...

Episode 40: Former Dunkin' Donuts CEO Robert Rosenberg

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Rosenberg spent 35 years as CEO of Dunkin' Donuts, transforming his family business from 100 stores and $10 million in sales to 6,500 locations...

Episode 39: Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Newark is the founder of Craigslist. Craig joins Adam to share his journey building Craigslist and his best lessons learned inside and outside t...

Episode 38: Venture Capitalist Brad Feld

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best-known venture capitalists in the country, Brad Feld is the co-founder of Foundry Group and Techstars and an early investor in Zynga an...

Episode 37: Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Patti Stanger was the star and executive producer of the hit television show The Millionaire Matchmaker. Patti joins Adam to share her journey and the...

Episode 36: 24 Hour Fitness Founder Mark Mastrov

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A pioneer in the fitness industry, Mark Mastrov is the founder of 24 Hour Fitness, which he sold for more than $1.6 billion, and UFC Gym, which he run...

Episode 35: Lieutenant General Vince Stewart

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A retired Marine Corps general and the former Director of the DIA, LTG Vince Stewart served as America's highest-ranking military intelligence officer...

Episode 34: Former FBI Chief Hostage Negotiator Gary Noesner

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Noesner spent thirty years working for the FBI, including a decade as the FBI's chief hostage negotiator. Gary's experience negotiating with Davi...

Episode 33: NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest basketball players of all time, David Robinson is an NBA Hall Famer, former MVP, 10-time All-Star, 2-time NBA champion, and member...

Episode 32: Nobel Prize Winning Scientist Dr. Lou Ignarro

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lou Ignarro is a Nobel Prize-winning scientist responsible for groundbreaking research on nitric oxide that paved the way for - among other innova...

Episode 31: Birchbox Co-Founder and CEO Katia Beauchamp

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Katia Beauchamp is the co-founder and CEO of Birchbox, a company that helped disrupt the beauty category and define the subscription box business. Kat...

Episode 30: Anthony Scaramucci

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Scaramucci is the founder of the investment firm SkyBridge and the SALT Conference. Anthony also spent eleven days as White House Communicatio...

Episode 29: The Agency Founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mauricio Umansky is the founder and CEO of The Agency, one of the most successful real estate brokerages in the country, and has personally represente...

Episode 28: NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest running backs in NFL history, Terrell Davis is a two-time Super Bowl champion and a former NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP. Terrell joi...

Episode 27: Ambassador Wendy Sherman

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The chief U.S. negotiator of the Iran nuclear deal, Ambassador Wendy Sherman has operated at the highest levels of international diplomacy under Presi...

Episode 26: Barry's Bootcamp CEO Joey Gonzalez

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The CEO of one of the hottest brands in the fitness industry, Joey Gonzalez has experienced a unique journey from Barry's Bootcamp customer to trainer...

Episode 25: Lieutenant General Thomas Trask

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lt. General Tom Trask spent 33 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as Vice Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, where he oversaw a $12 ...