Going Public With Ross Mandell

Ross Mandell

Ross Mandell, the pioneer who reshaped Wall Street, has catapulted hundreds of companies into the public sphere, crafting his legacy as an undisputed guru in investment banking and stock brokerage. Now, this sought-after public speaker captivates audiences worldwide, weaving his financial genius with life-altering inspiration, merging invaluable financial insights with profound life and business lessons to motivate and inspire a new generation.

  1. 10H AGO

    Body Dysmorphia Almost Ruined Her Life—Here's What She Did

    In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Jenny from The Marina Effect for a raw, inspiring conversation about self-improvement, discipline, confidence, identity, and building a new life through daily habits.Jenny shares her personal story—from growing up as a shy, insecure artist and battling body dysmorphia, emotional eating, and an eating disorder, to transforming her mindset and body through running, yoga, gym discipline, and community. She explains how leaving Miami for a difficult chapter in Georgia became her turning point, forcing her to rebuild her life from the ground up—physically, mentally, and spiritually.Ross Mandell connects Jenny’s journey to the principles of success he lives by: showing up when you don’t feel like it, building your “vessel” to receive blessings, and committing to the grind even on off days. Together, they discuss why most people stay stuck in cycles—and how consistent action, accountability, and environment can change everything.This episode also dives into the rise of The Marina Effect as a movement—not just a band—built on community, health, performance, and shared purpose. Jenny explains what it’s like being surrounded by a driven team, creating content daily, building a business from scratch, and learning to thrive in the present moment.If you’re into self-improvement podcasts, personal transformation stories, mindset coaching, fitness discipline, and building confidence, this episode delivers real-life perspective and motivation you can apply immediately.🔑 Key Topics In This EpisodeJenny’s story: Venezuela → Miami → Georgia → transformationBody dysmorphia, eating disorder cycles & emotional eatingRunning, yoga, gym discipline & mental health habitsConfidence building through community and purposeLearning to be alone without needing validationThe Marina Effect: movement, mindset, and daily content grind“Show up when you feel like sh*t” — what greatness actually takesLiving in the present moment vs regret and anxiety🔗 Links & Resources📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market👉 https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram👉 https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/📲 Follow Jenny on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jennivml/📲 Follow The Marina EffectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarinaeffect/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
  2. 4D AGO

    Who Is G? Miami's Marina Effect Mastermind

    In this powerful episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Gabriel “G” Arias Maduro, the creative force behind The Marina Effect — a Miami-based music movement born out of federal prison, discipline, and radical personal transformation.G shares his full, unfiltered life story: growing up in Miami, entering the drug world at a young age, selling weed and MDMA during the height of the club and festival era, and eventually being swept up in a federal conspiracy case that led to an 11-year federal prison sentence. What followed was not destruction — but reinvention.This episode dives deep into federal prison life, conspiracy charges, the DOJ, home confinement, and how incarceration became the catalyst for spiritual growth, discipline, music, and entrepreneurship. G breaks down how prison became a “training camp,” where he discovered music, journaling, meditation, fitness, and ultimately helped form the foundation of The Marina Effect, a band and lifestyle brand now gaining serious momentum in Miami’s live music scene.🔑 KEY TOPICS & TAKEAWAYSFederal prison life (camp, low, SHU, transit)DOJ conspiracy cases explainedTurning prison into a personal development labWriting and performing music while incarceratedThe birth of The Marina EffectHome confinement & supervised releaseDiscipline, routine, and mindset after prisonMiami’s underground music and lifestyle sceneWhy prison changed everything — for the better.🔗 Links & Resources📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market👉 https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram👉 https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/📲 Follow G on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gtheoriginalguru/📲 Follow The Marina EffectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarinaeffect/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 30m
  3. 5D AGO

    The Real Cost of Living at the Top: Sue Bell Robbins Speaks Out

    In this powerful episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Susan “Sue Bell” Whitworth Robbins, the undisputed queen of Palm Beach society, to unpack a life story that spans wealth, loss, addiction, recovery, power, and reinvention.From her upbringing in upstate New York and Texas, to surviving the tragic loss of her father at age 13, Sue Bell opens up about a childhood shaped by religious conflict, family wealth, and emotional turmoil. She shares how early trauma, low self-esteem, and obsession shaped her relationships, eventually leading to alcoholism, depression, and multiple suicide attempts—all while appearing successful on the outside.Ross and Sue Bell dive deep into her journey through addiction and recovery, including her entry into Alcoholics Anonymous, sobriety beginning in the mid-1980s, and how recovery reshaped her identity, confidence, and purpose. Sue Bell speaks candidly about marriage, loss, caretaking, grief, and rebuilding her life after the death of her husband following a long illness.The episode also explores:Palm Beach high society and elite social circlesThe psychology of obsession, self-worth, and validationRoss Mandell’s rise in global finance, including dominating overseas markets and challenging Wall Street power structuresThe intersection of wealth, fame, addiction, and recoveryReinvention later in life through personal branding, social media, and entrepreneurshipNow a social-media powerhouse with hundreds of thousands of followers, Sue Bell discusses building a successful beauty and lifestyle brand, authenticity in the digital age, and why self-esteem can only be earned—not bought.This episode is a raw, unfiltered conversation about power, pain, resilience, and redemption, told by two people who have lived at the highest levels of success—and paid the price.🔗 Links & Resources📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market👉 https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram👉 https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 31m
  4. JAN 8

    The Real Reason Ross Mandell Dominated The London Stock Exchange

    In this powerful solo episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross Mandell shares the true, untold story behind one of the most historic moments in modern finance — becoming the first American to bring a regulated U.S. financial business public on the London Stock Exchange in June 2002. Speaking candidly from Scott Woolley Studios in Delray Beach, Florida, Ross walks listeners through the week that changed his life forever, detailing how Sky Capital Holdings successfully listed on London’s AIM Market, reopening investor confidence after the dot-com crash and 9/11 — at a time when global markets were effectively frozen. This episode is a firsthand account of ambition, risk, power, and timing, told by the man who lived it. 📈 Inside the London Stock Exchange Breakthrough Ross breaks down how he: Reincorporated an American company in the UK Spent nearly a year calling in favors, building trust, and assembling capital Took Sky Capital Holdings public at £1.85 — opening at £2 and surging higher Personally reached a $30 million net worth overnight Positioned Sky Capital as a transatlantic investment bank connecting London and Wall Street He also explains why market makers bet against him, how they were caught short, and why confidence, preparation, and sheer willpower made the difference. 🧠 Key Lessons from This Episode In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, you’ll learn: Why the London Stock Exchange matters more than most Americans realize How Sky Capital became the first post-dot-com IPO success in the UK The psychology of market makers and short sellers Why timing beats talent in financial markets How media exposure (national television) changes perception and power The real mechanics behind IPOs, capital raises, and market confidence How Ross Mandell helped reopen UK capital markets after 9/11 Ross also reflects on being featured on national British television as the face of market recovery — and how visibility, credibility, and execution intersect at the highest levels. 🎯 Why This Episode Matters This is not theory. This is financial history told by the person who made it happen. If you’re interested in: Stock markets IPOs Wall Street vs London finance Capital raising Investment banking Market psychology Financial power and influence This episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell delivers rare insight you won’t find in textbooks or mainstream media. 🎙️ About the Podcast Going Public with Ross Mandell is a long-form podcast covering markets, money, power, investing, and real-world financial experience. Hosted by Ross Mandell, the show features solo insights and conversations with elite operators across finance, business, and global markets. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market 👉 https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min
  5. JAN 5

    Why Top Performers Are Listening to Aleks Rybchinskiy Right Now

    In this health performance podcast, Ross Mandell interviews Aleks Rybchinskiy, the Health Performance Engineer, to break down somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, breathwork, and mind-body healing for chronic pain, stress, and peak performance. This episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell is a deep-dive health performance podcast interview focused on how trauma, stress, and emotional patterns are stored in the body — and how somatic therapy and nervous system regulation can create long-term healing and performance optimization. Aleks Rybchinskiy is a holistic health coach, somatic therapist, and performance optimization expert with over 20 years of experience. In this health performance podcast, he explains why traditional medicine and fitness often fail and how chronic pain, burnout, and anxiety are rooted in nervous system dysregulation. Topics Covered in This Health Performance Podcast: Somatic therapy explained Nervous system regulation for stress and anxiety Breathwork for emotional regulation Mind-body connection and stored trauma Holistic health vs traditional medicine Performance optimization beyond the gym Healing chronic pain naturally Stress physiology and emotional release Human performance engineering This health performance podcast interview delivers actionable tools for entrepreneurs, high performers, and anyone dealing with chronic pain, burnout, or emotional stress. 🔗 LINKS 📌 Get Intro To The Stock Market 👉 https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 📲 Ross Mandell 👉 https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ 📲 Aleks Rybchinskiy (Health Performance Engineer) 👉 https://www.instagram.com/health.performance.engineer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m
  6. 12/29/2025

    She Left Everything to Build This—Now It's Impacting All of Europe

    In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews Dawn Evans, a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, published author, and the CEO and founder of Ajuda Training Services, a multi-award-winning vocational training and mental health education company based in Cardiff, South Wales. Dawn shares insights from her journey building a purpose-driven business that has impacted tens of thousands of learners and professionals across the UK and Europe.  Dawn walks Ross through the evolution of Ajuda from its early beginnings into a thriving training organisation that delivers accredited courses, supports community initiatives, and inspires individuals to unlock their potential. She discusses her philosophy on leadership, business development, and the importance of creating training programmes that make a real difference in people’s lives. Listeners also hear about Dawn’s passion for mental health advocacy, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and her work empowering others through education and personal development.  🔑 Episode Highlights & Takeaways * Dawn Evans’s professional background and entrepreneurial journey * Founding and scaling Ajuda Training Services into a multi-award-winning organisation * How accredited vocational training and mental health education can transform careers * Dawn’s approach to leadership, mentorship, and coaching * The role of passion, purpose, and perseverance in business success * Inspiring others — from young entrepreneurs to experienced professionals * Stories of impact: community engagement, training programmes, and educational outreach  🎧 Who This Episode Is For This conversation delivers valuable insight for: * Small business owners and entrepreneurs * Professionals in training, coaching, and education * Anyone focused on personal growth, leadership, or mentoring * Individuals passionate about mental health advocacy and community development 📌 Why This Matters Dawn’s story is a powerful example of what happens when leadership, vision, and dedication converge. From early ambitions in education to leading a company that champions lifelong learning and well-being, this episode unpacks not just business growth strategies — but the human impact behind training, mentoring, and empowering others. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Get Intro To The Stock Market https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 Follow Ross Mandell https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ Follow Dawn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajudadawn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 24m
  7. 12/18/2025

    The Bad Boy of Wall Street Reveals Everything - Prison, Addiction, Billions

    Get Intro To The Stock Market https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 Ross on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ In this solo episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross records from Scott Woolley Studios in Delray Beach, Florida and delivers an unfiltered “who I am” origin story—covering his upbringing, early athletic and academic drive, the trauma that changed his life, and how he ultimately became one of the most notorious and successful figures in modern Wall Street lore, blending themes of entrepreneurship, addiction recovery, high-stakes finance, and reinvention. Ross traces his path from a stable childhood in New York to the turning point at age 16 when his father died suddenly—an event he describes as the trigger that fueled decades of substance abuse and reckless living. He explains how he transformed raw sales talent into a Wall Street career, becoming a top-producing broker, building and buying firms, and eventually creating an international blueprint for taking American companies public overseas. Ross also addresses his legal battles, prison sentence, and comeback—framing himself as a target of “lawfare”—before closing with updates on his podcast growth, mastermind, and media ventures. Key Moments  -The death of his father in 1973 and how grief became the gateway into long-term drugs/alcohol -Ross describes years of daily intoxication (1973–1990) and the family fallout after the loss -Early entrepreneurship and sales: parties, hustles, and drug dealing (Quaaludes, weed, later cocaine) -Discovering the upside of stockbroking and pushing into EF Hutton despite his reputation -Claims of massive wealth creation in the markets and becoming a “cold-calling cowboy” producer -Wall Street career arc: major firms, IPO era, and building/buying Roan Capital -Launching Sky Capital and describing an unprecedented run taking U.S. businesses public in London -Ross addresses government accusations, trial narrative, prison time, and his comeback message -Podcast growth update, social following, mastermind plug, and media projects under Raw Media This episode is a fast-paced Ross Mandell autobiography—part Wall Street war story, part addiction-and-recovery testimony, and part entrepreneurial blueprint. For listeners interested in stockbroker culture, Wall Street history, sales psychology, sobriety, reinvention after prison, and building wealth through aggressive business strategy, Ross’s solo update delivers a high-energy snapshot of the experiences that shaped the “Bad Boy of Wall Street” brand and where he’s taking Going Public next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
  8. 12/15/2025

    What Elite Athletes Know About Achieving Financial Freedom

    Get Intro To The Stock Market https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 Ross on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ Lavonne on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lalahurdles2/ In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with LaVonne Idlette, Olympic hurdler for the Dominican Republic, attorney, MBA, and financial professional focused on asset protection and wealth preservation. From elite athletics to law, finance, and family office strategy, LaVonne shares a rare perspective shaped by global competition, discipline, and long-term thinking. LaVonne walks through her journey from growing up in Hampton, Virginia, discovering her natural speed on neighborhood streets, and eventually becoming a world-class hurdler who competed in the 2012 London Olympics and five World Championships. She explains how competing internationally at a young age built discipline, confidence, and adaptability — traits that later translated into business, law school, and financial strategy. The conversation expands into professional athletics as a business, sponsorship economics, transitioning out of sports, and why curiosity, exposure, and education are critical for building sustainable wealth beyond peak earning years. Key Moments & Takeaways -Growing up fast, competitive, and academically gifted in Virginia -Discovering organized track late and transitioning into hurdles -Competing internationally for the Dominican Republic at the Olympic and World Championship level -Life as a professional athlete, sponsorship income, and global competition -Balancing elite athletics with graduate school and law school -Transitioning from sports into finance, law, and family office strategy -Why curiosity, exposure, and discipline matter more than talent alone -The importance of privacy, asset protection, and long-term wealth planning -Helping athletes and high earners protect capital and avoid lifestyle traps -Announcing her upcoming book, The Hidden Wealth Code, built around long-term financial principles LaVonne Idlette’s story is a masterclass in discipline, reinvention, and elite performance beyond the track. This episode of Going Public highlights how world-class athletic mindset, legal training, and financial intelligence intersect to create lasting success. A must-listen for athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers looking to convert peak performance into long-term wealth and stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 34m
4.2
out of 5
15 Ratings

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Ross Mandell, the pioneer who reshaped Wall Street, has catapulted hundreds of companies into the public sphere, crafting his legacy as an undisputed guru in investment banking and stock brokerage. Now, this sought-after public speaker captivates audiences worldwide, weaving his financial genius with life-altering inspiration, merging invaluable financial insights with profound life and business lessons to motivate and inspire a new generation.

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