Dr. Bill Dorfman® Podcast presents Meet the Mentor® Series

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Dr. Bill Dorfman® Podcast presents Meet the Mentor® series is a weekly podcast that showcases mentors in many fields and industries that share their experiences with New York Times Best-Selling author and celebrity dentist, the founder of The LEAP Foundation, Dr. Bill Dorfman.

  1. 1D AGO

    LEAP Week 2025 - Conversation with Forbes Riley

    From LEAP Week 2025 from Pepperdine University, Dr. Bill Dorfman welcomes legendary TV personality and sales guru - Forbes Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  2. SEP 23

    LEAP Week 2025 - Let's Talk with Mike Jones

    From LEAP Week 2025 from Pepperdine University, Dr. Bill Dorfman welcomes market agency guru (including campaigns for Dollar Shave Club and Liquid Death) - Mike Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  3. SEP 16

    LEAP Week 2025 - Special Guest Laura St. John

    From LEAP Week 2025 from Pepperdine University, Dr. Bill Dorfman interviews celebrity and executive mindset coach and a co-founder of the health and wellness brand Flip My Life - Laura St. John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  4. SEP 9

    LEAP Week 2025 - Conversation with Rob Dyrdek

    From LEAP Week at Pepperdine University, Dr. Bill Dorfman has a conversation with mega social media influencer and media mogul, Rob Dyrdek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  5. AUG 19

    A Conversation with Legendary Television Producer Stuart Krasnow

    In this episode, Dr. Bill welcomes legendary producer Stuart Krasnow, whose career spans CNN, CBS This Morning, The Joan Rivers Show, Dateline NBC and nearly every reality format imaginable. They dive into Stuart’s journey through television’s changing landscape; discuss how young creators can break in today; and share powerful lessons on opportunity and resilience. Key takeaways: - Why gratitude - even when facing setbacks - can open unexpected doors - How mastering your craft beats waiting for “the universe” to deliver success - Insider advice for students: build experience anywhere you can (even for free), make yourself visible, and embrace diverse perspectives Don’t miss these invaluable insights! Hit play now to learn what it really takes to succeed in media and entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  6. JUN 10

    From Baseball Dreams to TV Screens: Elaine Hogue’s Rise in News & Reality Production

    In this episode of "Meet the Mentor," Dr. Bill introduces us to Elaine Hogue, a seasoned producer whose career spans decades in both news and reality TV. From her early love of baseball to producing heartwarming stories on ABC's Extreme Makeover, Elaine shares her unique path in television. Key insights from this episode: - Discover how storytelling shapes impactful journalism. - Learn about the evolution of news media and its challenges today. - Understand the critical role producers play behind the camera. Don't miss out on this captivating conversation filled with industry secrets and personal anecdotes. Tune in now to be inspired by Elaine's incredible story! www.leapfoundation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  7. MAY 20

    Making Your Own Breaks: Ryan Powers on Carving a Career in Hollywood

    In this episode of the Meet the Mentor Series®, Dr. Bill Dorfman sits down with actor, writer, and producer Ryan Powers, whose journey from small-town Massachusetts to the film sets of Los Angeles is filled with grit, creativity, and resourcefulness. Ryan shares how a love for theater led him from the University of Miami to singing and dancing aboard cruise ships—and ultimately to the film industry. Along the way, he met his husband, Jason, and saved enough to take a chance on moving to LA. Ryan opens up about the challenges of breaking into Hollywood and why waiting for opportunities wasn't an option. Instead, he chose to create his own—writing and producing short films like Broken Heart, which gained traction at festivals. His work on titles like Sidney vs. Shawn and Disney’s She-Hulk reflect a career shaped by collaboration and self-driven momentum. He also shares a glimpse into his next project, a psychological horror film rooted in his hometown. Dr. Bill also gives an exciting update on the LEAP program at Pepperdine University in 2025 from July 13th to 19th. Ryan, a passionate mentor, talks about the importance of programs like LEAP and his continued involvement beyond the summer through their “Meet the Mentor” series. To learn more or get involved, visit leapfoundation.com, and follow Ryan at @ryanpowerz on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min

  8. APR 22

    From The Shield to Smothered: Autumn Chiklis on Writing, Reinvention & The Pink Pig Tequila

    On this episode of Meet the Mentor, celebrity dentist and LEAP founder Dr. Bill Dorfman sits down with bestselling author, actress, and entrepreneur Autumn Chiklis for an unfiltered conversation about creativity, imposter syndrome, and building a brand that breaks the mold. From her early days starring on The Shield alongside her dad, to turning hilarious real-life text exchanges with her mom into the hit novel Smothered—now in development as a TV comedy—Autumn shares her journey of navigating Hollywood, publishing, and launching the female-forward Pink Pig Tequila. Listeners will learn how she leveraged social media to land a literary agent, turned personal stories into mass appeal, and built a multi-award-winning spirits brand from scratch—all while staying true to her voice. Whether you're an aspiring writer, entrepreneur, or just love a good mother-daughter dynamic, this episode delivers laughs, life lessons, and inspiration with a twist of lime. LEAP Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min
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Dr. Bill Dorfman® Podcast presents Meet the Mentor® series is a weekly podcast that showcases mentors in many fields and industries that share their experiences with New York Times Best-Selling author and celebrity dentist, the founder of The LEAP Foundation, Dr. Bill Dorfman.

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