Office Hours with David Meltzer

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Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between.

  1. 14 HR AGO

    IG Live | Grit & Sales Execution, Natural Weight Loss Innovation, and Virtual Personal Branding for Peak Performance

    Lara “LJ” Johnson is a highly sought-after authority on grit and sales execution, known for transforming pressure into peak performance and strategy into measurable results. Recognized among the nation’s most influential leaders and inducted into Marquis Who’s Who in America, she was also featured on the Nasdaq Billboard in Times Square as Top Grit Development Expert of the Year. A nine-time Worldwide Stevie® Award winner, she has helped scale companies into nine-figure enterprises and built her own business to $1 million in its first year. She is the creator of the Global GRIT System and Grit Type Indicator, bestselling author of Hunt or Be Hunted, and Founder and CEO of GRIT Global and Be A Legend Inc., with her upcoming book Close or Be Closed introducing the CLOSE System for sales professionals. Featured on major outlets including FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, and PBS, she is also a world-class executive coach, competitive athlete, devoted mother, and proud military wife. Sarah Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a science-driven wellness brand creating clinically validated, plant-based solutions for appetite regulation and weight management. Since launching in 2018, she has expanded the New Zealand startup into a globally distributed company, pioneering natural GLP-1 activation through its patented Amarasate hops extract to help reduce cravings and caloric intake. A veterinarian with over 20 years of executive leadership experience at companies including Vitaco and Fonterra, and a graduate of the MIT Sloan School of Management Fellowship program, she combines scientific expertise with commercial strategy to translate research into accessible, effective wellness solutions. Celeste Moore is a luxury image consultant with over 18 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, executives, and public speakers align their personal style with their professional goals. She specializes in preparing clients for high-profile appearances, including TEDx talks and features in Forbes, ensuring they show up with confidence and polish. Through personalized color and body analysis, wardrobe curation, and custom tailoring—along with collaborations with bespoke suit designers and features in Deluxe Version Magazine—she has built a strong reputation as a trusted authority in luxury image consulting.

    36 min

  2. 14 HR AGO

    Office Hours #851 | Personal Branding, Insurance Strategy, Feminine Energy & Leadership Success

    Amit Chitre is the founder of R3 Communications and a communications expert with more than 30 years of experience in television news, public relations, crisis management, and leadership training. He has worked with young professionals, executives, and Fortune 500 leaders to help them clearly communicate their value, strengthen their personal brands, and lead with purpose. As the bestselling author of The Other Playbook, he also supports student-athletes in translating athletic success into long-term leadership and life impact. Lisa Holt is the CEO and founder of Ivy Risk Strategies, where she is redefining the insurance industry with a boutique approach and big-firm expertise. She has managed insurance for billion-dollar development projects and large property portfolios, delivering strategic risk solutions with a fresh perspective. As a woman leading in a male-dominated field, she is committed to being authentic and reshaping how people think about insurance. Lauren Salaun is a transformational facilitator, somatic coach, and entrepreneur who helps women build deep confidence by healing their nervous systems and reconnecting with their feminine energy. She guides high-achieving women away from hustle culture and toward greater ease, self-worth, and aligned relationships. Blending somatic healing, NLP, hypnotherapy, energy work, and her own coaching method, she creates lasting transformation and also hosts the AMPLIFY podcast focused on mindset, dating, and personal growth.

    42 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Office Hours #850 | Sales Mastery, Identity-Driven Leadership & Billboard Music Success: High Performance in Business and Entertainment

    Brad Pearse is the Owner and CEO of Simplified Sales, with more than 20 years of experience in business development and sales across consumer tech and SaaS. A nationally recognized sales leader, he has earned multiple awards, including Salesperson of the Year and Sales Trainer of the Year, and ranked #1 at three different companies. As Business Development Director at OtterBox, he launched new mobile gaming and mobile power categories and managed the Xbox relationship, building a reputation for driving growth and leading high-performing teams. Michael King is an executive coach, performer, and founder of TEAMS.Coach. He advises leaders from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth startups using his TEAMS Method™, focusing on identity-driven leadership and team transformation. Beyond traditional keynote speaking, Michael blends leadership insight with storytelling and music to create immersive experiences that move audiences emotionally as well as intellectually. His latest music release, Unbreakable Things, reflects his belief that performance and leadership are deeply connected. April Diamond is a Billboard-charting recording artist, talk show host, author, and vocal coach known for hits like “Lose Control” and “Feels So Good.” A graduate of Azusa Pacific University, she has built a career spanning music, media, and mentorship. In addition to hosting LIVE with April Diamond and leading her vocal coaching platform “Let The Voice Out,” she empowers performers to find confidence and authenticity. Her upcoming book, Life Snacks: Easy Breezy Self-Care You'll Actually Do, and her Las Vegas residency, DIAMOND, REBEL, RENE!, continue to expand her impact across entertainment and personal development.

    34 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    IG Live | Wellness Leadership & Personal Transformation: Mental Health, Longevity & Lasting Change

    Julia Kang-Reeves is the Chief Marketing Officer of Earth Therapeutics, a 30+ year AAPI family-owned wellness company. After an 18-year break from the workforce, she returned to lead a multi-generational team with a leadership style centered on presence, trust, and emotional intelligence. She challenges the beauty-driven wellness narrative, emphasizing that true well-being is rooted in mental health, mobility, longevity, and often-overlooked fundamentals like foot health. Drawing from her academic background and diverse studies, she blends timeless wisdom with modern marketing strategy to build a brand grounded in accessibility, quality, and meaningful relationships. Chelsie Hartline is a transformative coach with 17 years of experience helping leaders and entrepreneurs create lasting personal and professional change. Known for balancing compassion with direct accountability, she helps clients confront limiting beliefs, shift unproductive patterns, and step confidently into their potential. Grounded in resilience, authenticity, and her Christian faith, Chelsie partners closely with clients through major life transitions, empowering them to build sustainable success from the inside out.

    29 min

  5. 1 DAY AGO

    IG Live | Civic Engagement, Healthcare Innovation & Mental Health with Zee Cohen Sanchez, Nicholas DiTommaso & Andrea Wachter

    Zee Cohen Sanchez is the Founder and Executive Director of Sole Strategies and the creator of The Unfck America Tour, a national initiative focused on engaging young voters and creators. Through her leadership at National Ground Game, she works to expand civic participation both online and on college campuses. Her recent efforts have generated over 100 million organic views, raised $700,000 from small-dollar donors, and helped register more than 1,000 voters in Florida’s Special Election. She has contributed to campaigns for leaders including Yusef Salaam, Pat Ryan, Cherelle Parker, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and has been featured on CNN and Fox News. Nicholas DiTommaso is the Principal of New York Medical Center and Founder and CEO of Vitus Inc.. He began his career in real estate at 18 and has since focused on acquiring, financing, and developing complex commercial projects, particularly in healthcare and behavioral health infrastructure. During the COVID-19 period, he expanded into alternative finance while continuing to invest in real estate and digital assets. His flagship project, the New York Medical Center, is designed to address critical gaps in mental health and healthcare delivery through large-scale, strategic development. Andrea Wachter is a licensed psychotherapist, author, and meditation teacher with more than 30 years of experience. She specializes in anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image, grief, and communication, blending clinical expertise with her own personal healing journey. Known for her compassionate, practical, and often humorous style, Andrea is dedicated to helping individuals build emotional resilience and healthier relationships with themselves and others.

    37 min

  6. 3 DAYS AGO

    Office Hours: The Human Experience | AI, Longevity & Sports Tech: Turning Data into Impact and Revenue

    António Rocha is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto and Head of AI at Ambidata Lda, with more than 25 years of experience in information systems and software engineering. Over the course of his career, he has worked from programmer to CTO, developing deep expertise across software development, databases, project management, and innovation. Today, his work centers on applying artificial intelligence to transform data-driven processes and solve complex challenges at scale. Early in his career, he built an automation system for a medical laboratory that supported organ transplant matching—an experience that shaped his belief in technology’s power to save lives. He now bridges academia and industry, leading AI strategy while mentoring the next generation of engineers. Jimmy St. Louis is CEO of Agentis Longevity, a healthcare platform focused on helping patients live healthier, longer lives. His career spans healthcare, wellness, and franchise leadership, including roles as CEO of Franchise 123 and Managing Partner of AliRx. He also founded Regenerative Medicine Solutions and previously served as COO and Managing Partner of Laser Spine Institute, where he helped scale the company from nine employees to more than 1,000 and grow revenues beyond $200 million. A lifelong advocate for health and innovation, Jimmy remains committed to advancing regenerative medicine and longevity-focused care. Hardik Jagda is the Founder and CEO of Proximity Works, an AI-native company helping sports leagues, broadcasters, and media platforms increase revenue through smarter analytics, content systems, and fan engagement tools. Since launching in 2019, Proximity Works has expanded into a broad AI-driven ecosystem spanning consulting, SaaS, design, and media. The company develops real-time sports analytics and AI-powered insights that turn gameplay data into monetizable products across live broadcasts and digital platforms. Raised in Mumbai, Hardik built his career through hands-on experience across multiple startups, shaping his practical approach to AI—making complex technology accessible, scalable, and aligned with creative storytelling.

    39 min

  7. 13 FEB

    IG Live | Men’s Mental Health Awareness, and CalKIDS: How California Is Helping Families Save for College

    Andrew Horner is a poet, writer, actor, and voice-over artist based in Hove whose work spans television, award-winning video games like Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Augmented Empire, and immersive spoken-word performances. He is the creator of the spoken word album Strong Enough to Break, produced with Tomás Almeida of Eleven Tales Music, and the author of multiple poetry collections, including My Life in Pieces and Drunk on Lies, Sober on Truth. His latest book, Drunk on Lies Sober on Truth: Poetry Balance Chaos (releasing November 20, 2025), addresses powerful themes such as men’s mental health and suicide awareness. Through honest and emotionally rich storytelling, Andrew seeks to challenge stigma and bring greater understanding to complex human experiences. Noah Lightman is the Assistant Deputy Director of Policy and Administration at the ScholarShare Investment Board, the California state agency that oversees the ScholarShare 529 college savings plan and the CalKIDS Program. Since 2020, he has helped lead the development and expansion of CalKIDS, now the nation’s largest child development account program, serving more than five million participants. Previously a Legislative Aide in the California State Assembly, Noah secured the original state funding for CalKIDS. The program automatically provides eligible California newborns and public school students with scholarship accounts and potential financial incentives to support future college and career training.

    30 min

  8. 13 FEB

    Office Hours #848 | Emotional Intelligence, Career Identity & Aviation Leadership: Mastering Difficult Conversations, Purpose, and High-Performance Growth

    Amy Jacobson is an emotional intelligence and human behavior specialist who delivers keynotes, workshops, and corporate programs worldwide. She is the author of The Emotional Intelligence Advantage: Mastering Change and Difficult Conversations (releasing June 25, 2025), a practical guide that equips individuals and organizations with tools to navigate change and handle difficult conversations without triggering fight-or-flight responses. Her work focuses on fostering empathetic communication, strengthening workplace morale, and building high-performing environments where people feel safe, engaged, and empowered to thrive. Dustin Zeitler is a seasoned aviation professional and the founder and Co-CEO of RealClean Aircraft Detailing. With nearly three decades in the industry—including roles as a commercial pilot, flight instructor, and certified aircraft mechanic—he brings comprehensive, hands-on expertise to aviation operations and safety. Over the past 22 years, he has helped grow RealClean into a trusted name in aircraft detailing, reflecting his deep technical knowledge, operational excellence, and lifelong commitment to professionalism in the field. Amber RichBook is a transformational speaker and identity-shift strategist who helps individuals break limiting beliefs and design purposeful, fulfilling careers and lives. Through her platforms, You Are Your First Career and A Rich Life, she delivers coaching, workshops, and immersive speaking experiences that blend mindset development, emotional intelligence, and practical growth strategies. Known for her authentic and culturally relevant approach, Amber empowers professionals to align personal clarity with career success, and her insights on leadership, burnout, and modern professional growth have been featured in national conversations, including ForbesWomen.

    26 min
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Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between.

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