Savoir Faire Audio Experience

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Brought to you by Savoir Faire Magazine, this podcast is an immersive audio journey into the minds of bold thinkers, elite entrepreneurs, creators, tastemakers, and rising stars who are shaping the way we live, work, and lead. Hosted by Robert White—Editor-in-Chief of Savoir Faire and founder of Admired Brands—each episode is a masterclass in modern success, rich with real stories, unexpected insights, and practical gems you can apply to your own journey. It’s a celebration of those who embody true savoir faire—the ability to navigate life with style, intelligence, and authenticity.

  1. Oct 29

    Episode 219: Interview with Ruben Mejia

    In Episode 219 of The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, we sit down with Ruben Mejia of SportsArt, an innovative fitness equipment manufacturer that is changing the way we think about exercise, sustainability, and the future of the fitness industry. SportsArt has been manufacturing fitness equipment since 1977, building a global presence in approximately 80 countries. But what makes this company especially interesting is its commitment to creating equipment that combines performance, durability, and environmental responsibility. At the center of our conversation is EcoPower, SportsArt's groundbreaking technology that transforms human energy generated during exercise into usable electricity. Imagine walking into a fitness center, stepping onto a treadmill or exercise bike, and knowing that your workout is helping generate power for the building. According to Ruben, EcoPower equipment can begin producing usable electricity within seconds of starting a workout, feeding energy back into the facility's electrical system. We explore how this technology works, its potential to reduce energy costs, and why universities, fitness centers, and commercial gyms are embracing more sustainable equipment. But SportsArt's innovation doesn't stop with electricity-generating workouts. Ruben also introduces us to the company's rehabilitation and adaptive fitness equipment, including the iCare system, designed to assist individuals with mobility challenges and support physical rehabilitation. We discuss how technology can help people regain independence, improve mobility, and make exercise more accessible. 🔥 Inside the Episode: The SportsArt Story: How a company founded in 1977 grew into an international fitness equipment manufacturer. Turning Workouts Into Electricity: How EcoPower technology generates usable electricity through exercise. Sustainable Fitness: How gyms and universities can reduce electricity consumption while encouraging healthier lifestyles. The Business of Fitness Equipment: Why durability, manufacturing quality, and warranties matter to commercial fitness facilities. Making Fitness More Accessible: How SportsArt develops equipment for rehabilitation centers, older adults, and people with mobility challenges. The iCare Rehabilitation System: How assisted movement technology can support physical rehabilitation and independence. The Future of Fitness: How innovation and environmental responsibility are shaping the next generation of exercise equipment. One of the most fascinating aspects of this conversation is the philosophy behind SportsArt's innovation. Ruben explains that the company's commitment to sustainability comes from a genuine desire to protect the environment while helping people live healthier lives. Rather than simply producing another treadmill or elliptical, SportsArt is exploring how everyday physical activity can create additional value for individuals, businesses, and communities. 🎧 Who Should Listen? This episode is especially valuable for gym owners, fitness professionals, university athletic directors, wellness facility managers, physical rehabilitation specialists, sustainability advocates, and anyone interested in emerging fitness technology. Whether you're considering new equipment for a commercial facility or simply curious about how technology is transforming exercise, this conversation offers a fascinating look at what happens when fitness meets innovation. 🔗 Connect with SportsArt 🌐 Website: https://www.gosportsart.com 📸 Instagram: @gosportsart 📧 Email: info@gosportsart.com 🔗 Connect with Savoir Faire 🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savfairemag 🎧 Listen to Episode 219: Interview with Ruben Mejia on The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, available wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts. Your next workout could do more than burn calories. It could help power a more sustainable future.

    Episode 219: Interview with Ruben Mejia

  2. Oct 29

    Episode 218: Interview with Matthew Fornaro

    What does it take to build a successful business, protect it legally, and navigate a world where artificial intelligence is changing the rules faster than ever? In Episode 218 of The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, we sit down with Matthew Fornaro, an experienced business attorney and founder of Fornaro Legal, based in Coral Springs, Florida. With more than 20 years of legal experience and a practice serving entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses, Matthew brings valuable insight into the legal challenges business owners face and the growing influence of AI on the legal profession. Matthew shares his journey from working at major corporate law firms to launching his own practice focused on helping small businesses access the legal guidance they need to succeed. We explore why entrepreneurs should establish ongoing relationships with their attorneys, the importance of contracts and proper business structures, and how proactive legal planning can prevent costly problems. The conversation also takes a fascinating turn into artificial intelligence. Matthew discusses how he incorporates AI into his legal practice, why verifying AI-generated information is essential, and how technology is changing the relationship between attorneys and their clients. 🔥 Key Takeaways from This Episode: How Matthew transitioned from corporate law to entrepreneurship. Why every small business should have a trusted legal advisor. The importance of contracts, business formation, and legal compliance. What entrepreneurs should know before starting or expanding a business. How experience and mentorship shape successful legal careers. How attorneys are using artificial intelligence to improve efficiency. The risks of relying on AI-generated legal advice without professional verification. Why AI is transforming the legal industry but human judgment remains essential. 🎧 Who Should Listen? This episode is ideal for entrepreneurs, small business owners, startup founders, legal professionals, and anyone interested in how artificial intelligence is reshaping professional services. Whether you're launching your first business, managing an established company, or exploring how AI can improve your operations, Matthew offers practical perspectives on protecting your business while embracing new technology. 🔗 Connect with Matthew Fornaro Website: https://www.fornarolegal.com Instagram: @fornaro_legal 🔗 Connect with Savoir Faire Website: https://www.savfaire.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savfairemag 🎧 Listen to Episode 218: Interview with Matthew Fornaro on The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, available wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.

    Episode 218: Interview with Matthew Fornaro

  3. Jul 20

    Episode 217: Interview with Adam De Lucia

    What if music wasn't just something you listened to... but a language capable of expressing ideas words never could? In this thought-provoking episode of The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, we sit down with guitarist, composer, and producer Adam De Lucia to explore the philosophy behind his music, his creative process, and his upcoming LP, The Man Who Would Be King, releasing August 7. Adam shares why he believes music is a language rather than mathematics, how inspiration finds him in everyday life, and why he writes compositions that reflect the world around us instead of simply telling personal stories. This isn't just a conversation about jazz fusion. It's a conversation about creativity, emotion, leadership, and the power of music to communicate what words often cannot. 🔥 Inside the episode: • Why Adam believes music is a true language • His unique songwriting and composition process • Turning voice memos into fully orchestrated compositions • The inspiration behind The Man Who Would Be King • Exploring leadership, society, and human connection through instrumental music • Why jazz fusion remains one of music's most expressive art forms • Creating music that makes listeners feel something long after the final note If you love music, creativity, or simply enjoy hearing how great artists think, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎧 Listen now to Episode 217: Interview with Adam De Lucia Available wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ADAM DE LUCIA: 🌐 Website: https://www.thetektonics.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_de_lucia/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamDeLucia 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xfYHs7QDzmV9yXsOaOt0m 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE: 🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savfairemag 🎼 "Music is a conveyor of meaning." #AdamDeLucia #TheManWhoWouldBeKing #JazzFusion #Guitarist #Composer #NewMusic #InstrumentalMusic #Jazz #MusicInterview #SavoirFairePodcast

    Episode 217: Interview with Adam De Lucia

  4. Jun 5

    Episode 216: Interview with Sam Silverman

    How does a guy working at a hedge fund become known as New York City's "Bagel Ambassador"? In this delicious episode of The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, we sit down with Sam Silverman, founder of BagelUp and creator of BagelFest, to talk about the history, culture, business, and community behind one of New York's most iconic foods. What started as a simple realization that New York City had never hosted a bagel festival turned into a thriving business, a nationwide community of bagel lovers, and one of the most celebrated food festivals in America. From the origins of the bagel in 17th-century Poland to the modern-day battle between New York, Montreal, and West Coast bagel styles, Sam shares incredible insights into the food he has dedicated his life to celebrating. 🔥 Inside the episode: • The fascinating history of the bagel • How BagelFest was born • Building a business around passion and community • The rise of BagelFest in New York and Los Angeles • Hands-on bagel-making classes and bagel tours • Using social media to grow a niche brand • Why bagels create such strong opinions and loyal fans • The truth about blueberry bagels 👀 Whether you're a lifelong bagel fanatic or simply love hearing entrepreneurial success stories, this episode is packed with great insights, fun stories, and plenty of food talk. 🎧 Listen now to Episode 216: Interview with Sam Silverman Available wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAM SILVERMAN: 🌐 BagelUp: https://www.bagelup.com 🥯 BagelFest: https://www.bagelfest.com 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagelambassador 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE: 🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savfairemag 🥯 New York may have a festival for everything, but Sam made sure bagels finally got the celebration they deserved. #SamSilverman #BagelAmbassador #BagelFest #BagelUp #NYCBagels #FoodFestival #Entrepreneur #Foodie #SavoirFairePodcast #BagelLife

    Episode 216: Interview with Sam Silverman

  5. May 29

    Episode 215: Interview with Sonnet Daymont

    What if the things that hurt you the most could eventually become the source of your greatest strength? In this powerful episode of The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, we sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist Sonnet Daymont to discuss trauma, resilience, healing, and her upcoming memoir, When Dangerous Feels Like Home. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experiences, Sonnet shares how childhood adversity shaped her path toward becoming a trauma therapist and why she believes one message above all else: ✨ Trauma is treatable, and it can make you stronger. ✨ During our conversation, we dive into practical tools for managing anxiety, overcoming fear, understanding relational trauma, and learning how to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and self-awareness. 🔥 Inside the episode: • How childhood experiences shape adult behavior • Why trauma doesn't have to define your future • The power of therapy and emotional healing • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR explained • Simple techniques like belly breathing to reduce anxiety • Working with survivors of relational trauma • Why understanding yourself is one of the greatest investments you can make Whether you're struggling with anxiety, healing from past experiences, or simply looking to better understand yourself, this conversation offers valuable insights and hope. 🎧 Listen now to Episode 215: Interview with Sonnet Daymont Available wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SONNET DAYMONT: 🌐 Website: https://www.sonnetdaymont.com/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE: 🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savfairemag 💡 "Trauma is treatable and it can make you stronger." #SonnetDaymont #MentalHealth #Therapy #TraumaHealing #EMDR #CBT #MentalWellness #SavoirFairePodcast #SelfGrowth #PersonalDevelopment

    Episode 215: Interview with Sonnet Daymont

  6. May 21

    Episode 214: Interview with Alivia Clark

    From Carnegie Hall to dance-pop anthems… Alivia Clark is stepping into a bold new era. In this episode of The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, we sit down with actress, singer-songwriter, and rising pop artist Alivia Clark to talk about her brand-new single: 🔥 Breathless 🔥 Known for her impressive background in acting, voiceover work, musical theater, and live performance, Alivia opens up about transitioning into a more modern pop and EDM-inspired sound while still staying true to herself as a songwriter and performer. From starring in films and television shows to voicing characters on Nickelodeon, Alivia has already built an incredible career at a young age. Now, she’s channeling all of those experiences into music that feels confident, emotional, energetic, and authentic. 🔥 Inside the episode: • Starting her entertainment career at just 8 years old • Balancing childhood with professional acting and singing • Her songwriting process and where inspiration comes from • The meaning behind her new single Breathless • Transitioning from classical performance to dance-pop music • The emotional connection between artists and audiences • Her thoughts on AI and the future of music This conversation dives deep into creativity, ambition, vulnerability, feminine power, and what it really takes to build a career in entertainment today. 🎧 Listen now to Episode 214: Interview with Alivia Clark Available wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALIVIA CLARK: 🌐 Website: https://www.aliviaclark.com 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivia314 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NjDq6lw5KyAKoFYetyhae 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliviaaaclark 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE: 🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savfairemag ✨ “You can’t give it all away in one moment… you have to leave them wanting more.” #AliviaClark #Breathless #PopMusic #EDM #SingerSongwriter #WomenInMusic #SavoirFairePodcast #NewMusic #DancePop #PodcastInterview

    Episode 214: Interview with Alivia Clark

  7. May 21

    Episode 213: Interview with Don Kurz

    What do championship lacrosse, Studio 54, Wall Street consulting, public companies, disco dancing, and entrepreneurship all have in common? Don Kurz. In this episode of The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, we sit down with entrepreneur, former athlete, author, and executive Don Kurz to discuss his incredible life journey and his new book: 📖 Do the Hustle: Life Lessons from the Championship Lacrosse Field, the Dance Floor, and the Boardroom From winning a national championship at Johns Hopkins University to becoming a regular at the legendary Studio 54… from teaching dance at Arthur Murray Studios to taking a company public on NASDAQ… Don’s story is packed with unforgettable moments, hard-earned wisdom, and lessons about resilience and reinvention. 🔥 Inside the episode: • Playing on Johns Hopkins’ first NCAA championship lacrosse team • The devastating injuries that changed the direction of his life • Becoming a dance instructor during the disco era • Wild stories from Studio 54 • Building and scaling major companies • Taking a business public on NASDAQ • The emotional process of writing his memoir • Lessons on leadership, setbacks, reinvention, and success This conversation is inspiring, entertaining, emotional, and filled with real-world wisdom from someone who has lived multiple extraordinary lives in one lifetime. 🎧 Listen now to Episode 213: Interview with Don Kurz Available wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 CONNECT WITH DON KURZ: 🌐 Website: https://donkurzauthor.com 📖 Book: Do the Hustle available now on Amazon. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE: 🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savfairemag ✨ Sometimes life’s biggest setbacks become the doorway to your greatest opportunities. #DonKurz #DoTheHustle #Studio54 #Entrepreneur #BusinessLeadership #Lacrosse #DiscoEra #AuthorInterview #SavoirFairePodcast #SuccessStory

    Episode 213: Interview with Don Kurz

  8. May 21

    Episode 212: Interview with Dr. Alan Younkin & Michael Schelp

    What do dogs, cats, cornfields, murder cases, Mormon history, and modern family life all have in common? One incredible documentary. In this episode of The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, we sit down with veterinarian Dr. Alan Younkin and television producer Michael Schelp to talk about their fascinating new documentary: 🐾 Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn, & Murder The film follows Alan’s extraordinary life journey from growing up on a family farm in Iowa to building a successful animal hospital, navigating major changes in veterinary medicine, surviving encounters connected to real murder cases, and eventually finding unexpected love and a completely new chapter in life. Along the way, the documentary explores one of the wildest twists imaginable: the belief by some Mormons that Alan’s Iowa farmland may sit near the ancient city of Zarahemla described in the Book of Mormon. Yes… it’s as fascinating as it sounds. 🔥 Inside the episode: • The real-life stories behind the documentary • Growing up on a historic Iowa farm • How veterinary medicine has dramatically changed • The shocking murder cases connected to Alan’s animal hospital • The mystery surrounding Zarahemla and Mormon history • Michael’s career producing major television shows including Iron Chef • How the two met online and built a modern family together This conversation is funny, emotional, thought-provoking, and completely unlike anything else we’ve covered on the podcast. 🎧 Listen now to Episode 212: Interview with Dr. Alan Younkin & Michael Schelp. Available wherever you get your podcasts. 🎥 Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn, & Murder premieres June 5-18, 2026 at Cinema Village in New York City. 🔗 CONNECT WITH IOWA VET: 🌐 https://www.iowavet.net/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE: 🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savfairemag ✨ Sometimes the most unbelievable stories are completely true. #IowaVet #DocumentaryFilm #Veterinarian #MichaelSchelp

    Episode 212: Interview with Dr. Alan Younkin & Michael Schelp
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Brought to you by Savoir Faire Magazine, this podcast is an immersive audio journey into the minds of bold thinkers, elite entrepreneurs, creators, tastemakers, and rising stars who are shaping the way we live, work, and lead. Hosted by Robert White—Editor-in-Chief of Savoir Faire and founder of Admired Brands—each episode is a masterclass in modern success, rich with real stories, unexpected insights, and practical gems you can apply to your own journey. It’s a celebration of those who embody true savoir faire—the ability to navigate life with style, intelligence, and authenticity.

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  • Creator
    Savoir Faire Magazine
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    220
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Savoir Faire Magazine
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