Notable Men

Notable Men

Notable Men features conversations with founders, executives, creators, athletes, and industry leaders discussing the experiences, challenges, and perspectives that shaped who they are today. From leadership and business to mindset, reinvention, success, and personal growth, the show offers candid discussions with men making an impact across industries and culture.

Episodes

  1. Aug 17

    Slow the Clock: The Science of Living Longer and Better | Chris Mirabile | Notable Men Podcast

    Can you actually slow the aging process—and what does science say about living longer? In this episode of the Notable Men Podcast, host Laura Ezzell sits down with Chris Mirabile, founder and CEO of NOVOS and one of the leading voices in longevity science. After surviving a brain tumor as a teenager, Chris dedicated his life to understanding aging and disease prevention. Today, he works alongside some of the world's leading scientists to help make cutting-edge longevity research accessible to everyone. In this episode, Chris shares: How Chris's brain tumor inspired his life's missionWhy healthspan matters more than lifespanThe difference between biological and chronological ageHow lifestyle choices influence the aging processWhat AI will mean for the future of personalized medicineThe biggest myths surrounding longevity advice onlineHow Chris built a biotech company before longevity became mainstreamThe role of community, purpose, and sleep in long-term healthWhy scientific evidence should always come before health trendsPractical habits you can start today to improve your future health Whether you're interested in healthy aging, entrepreneurship, biotechnology, or simply living your healthiest life, this conversation offers valuable insights grounded in today's latest longevity research.

  2. Aug 7

    The Long Game: Building Companies, Teams, and Trust That Last | Duane Mancini

    What separates founders who build successful companies from those who build organizations that truly last? In this episode of the Notable Men Podcast, host Laura Ezzell sits down with entrepreneur, MedTech strategist, investor, and Project MedTech founder Duane Mancini to discuss why trust, humility, and long-term thinking are the real foundations of sustainable leadership. With more than 15 years of experience helping medical technology startups navigate product development, regulatory strategy, clinical trials, commercialization, and fundraising, Duane has advised countless founders through the complex journey of bringing life-changing innovations to market. As Founder and CEO of Project MedTech and Managing Partner at PM Ventures, he helps entrepreneurs think beyond today's decisions to build companies positioned for long-term success. In this conversation, Duane shares: ▪ Why trust is every leader's greatest asset ▪ How humility strengthens leadership and company culture ▪ Why transparency builds stronger investor relationships ▪ The biggest mistakes MedTech founders make early ▪ Why building the right team matters more than having the best idea ▪ How culture is built—and how quickly it can be lost ▪ What endurance sports taught Duane about entrepreneurship ▪ Why there are no shortcuts to meaningful success ▪ How AI is improving healthcare while preserving the need for human judgment ▪ Why innovation in healthcare requires patience ▪ The importance of admitting when you're wrong ▪ How empathy helps leaders build organizations people want to be part of CONNECT WITH DUANE MANCINI LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini/

  3. Jul 31

    Trust Before Technology: Leading Healthcare Innovation with Integrity | William Soliman

    How do you accelerate innovation without compromising ethics? In this episode of the Notable Men Podcast, host Laura Ezzell sits down with healthcare executive, entrepreneur, investor, and pharmaceutical industry leader William Soliman, PhD, BCMAS, to explore the future of healthcare, artificial intelligence, and the responsibility leaders have to build trust while advancing innovation. William is the Founder and CEO of the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA), the organization responsible for accrediting, certifying, and training pharmaceutical professionals around the world. He is also the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of White Manna Capital Partners, a healthcare-focused investment firm specializing in biotechnology, obesity medicine, women's health, and emerging healthcare innovation. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, William shares how one defining ethical moment early in his career shaped his mission to improve industry standards and ensure patients remain at the center of healthcare innovation. In this conversation, William shares: ▪ Why ethics should always come before profits ▪ The leadership lessons William learned from the Vioxx controversy ▪ How artificial intelligence is transforming drug discovery ▪ Why AI will never replace human judgment in healthcare ▪ The future of obesity medicine and GLP-1 therapies ▪ Why women's health represents one of healthcare's biggest opportunities ▪ What investors look for beyond industry hype ▪ How healthcare companies build trust with physicians and patients ▪ Why transparency creates long-term success ▪ The importance of specialized expertise and personal branding ▪ What separates great healthcare leaders from everyone else ▪ Why leaving an industry better than you found it is the ultimate measure of success CONNECT WITH WILLIAM SOLIMAN YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@willsoliman Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/will_soliman/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@willsoliman LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamsoliman/

  4. Jul 19

    Build It Backwards: Why Great Leaders Start with the End in Mind | Daniel Feiman

    What if the best way to build your future is to start with the end in mind? In this episode of the Notable Men Podcast, host Laura Ezzell sits down with leadership consultant, author, and Build It Backwards founder Daniel Feiman to explore why the most successful organizations don't simply react to change—they intentionally design the future they want and work backwards to achieve it. Daniel Feiman, MBA, CMC®, is the Founder and Managing Director of Build It Backwards, an internationally recognized consulting and training firm specializing in strategy, finance, leadership development, and succession planning. Over the past three decades, he has consulted organizations in 31 countries, taught leadership and business strategy at the university level, and worked with companies including Apple, Dell, Hilton Hotels, Credit Suisse, Mattel, and many others. He is also the author of four books and creator of the Build It Backwards framework, helping organizations develop stronger leaders and build businesses that thrive for generations. In this conversation, Daniel shares: Why great leaders start with the future they want to createThe philosophy behind the Build It Backwards frameworkHow proper planning creates better leadership and stronger organizationsThe difference between leadership, management, succession, and transition planningWhy hiring for culture and long-term potential matters more than hiring for technical skills aloneThe leadership lessons Daniel learned from entrepreneurship and business failureHow to make confident decisions when information is incompleteWhy mentoring future leaders is one of a leader's greatest responsibilitiesHow organizations can develop leadership pipelines instead of constantly replacing talentWhy character matters more than titlesThe importance of creating value that exceeds client expectationsHow leaders can build organizations that continue succeeding long after they're gone CONNECT WITH DANIEL FEIMAN Linkedin: www.linkedin.com Websites:https://www.builditbackwards.com https://www.imcusa.org/ Books:  THE Book on...BUSINESS From A to Z: The 260 Most Important Answers You Need to Know (The Build It Backwards series) The Book on...Succession Planning Systems: The 30 Secrets To Leadership Development The Book On Improving Productivity By Fair Means Or Foul (The Build it Backwards Series 1)

  5. Jul 3

    Are You Happy? The Question That Built a Global Movement | Atdhe Trepça

    Atdhe Trepça built an international media company by asking strangers one simple question: Are you happy? What began as a documentary project quickly became something much larger. Traveling the world with a camera, Atdhe discovered that behind every answer was a deeply personal story about purpose, resilience, identity, loss, gratitude, and what it truly means to live a meaningful life. Those conversations have since grown into one of the world's largest positivity-driven storytelling platforms, reaching tens of millions of people every month. An Albanian-American filmmaker and entrepreneur, Atdhe is the founder and CEO of Happy Productions, a documentary-focused media company helping nonprofits and mission-driven organizations tell stories that inspire action. What started as a one-person operation has grown into an international team serving clients across the United States and Kosovo while proving that meaningful storytelling and business success can go hand in hand. In this thoughtful conversation with host Laura Ezzell, Atdhe shares how consistency became the foundation for building a global audience, why authentic human stories continue to outperform manufactured content, and what entrepreneurship has taught him about resilience, creativity, and long-term growth. He also explains why happiness is less about circumstances than the choices we make every day. This episode explores the questions many founders, creators, and leaders wrestle with: What makes people genuinely happy? How do you build a business around purpose without compromising authenticity? What separates content that people scroll past from stories that stay with them? Why do so many entrepreneurs struggle through years of uncertainty before finding momentum? And what happens when you stop creating for algorithms and start creating work you genuinely believe in? In this conversation, Atdhe shares: Why happiness is a choice—even in life's most difficult seasonsThe one habit that helped grow a platform to more than five million followersHow authentic storytelling creates lasting human connectionWhy consistency matters more than chasing viral momentsThe lessons entrepreneurship teaches that no classroom canHow Happy Productions evolved from a passion project into an international media companyWhy nonprofits should view video as a long-term growth strategy instead of a one-time expenseThe difference between project thinking and building a sustainable content engineHow to create content that continues delivering value long after it's publishedWhy creators produce their best work when they make something they genuinely want to experience themselvesHow storytelling builds trust in an increasingly digital worldWhy some of the happiest people have endured life's greatest hardships What makes this episode different is Atdhe's perspective on success. While many conversations about entrepreneurship focus on scaling businesses, increasing revenue, or growing audiences, Atdhe continually returns to something much simpler: meaningful work begins with meaningful questions. His journey demonstrates that purpose and profitability are not competing goals—they can strengthen one another when authenticity remains at the center. This conversation is for entrepreneurs, filmmakers, nonprofit leaders, creators, and anyone building something that matters. It is for people navigating uncertainty, searching for purpose, or wondering how to create work that leaves a lasting impact. Most of all, it is a reminder that sometimes the simplest questions lead to the most profound answers. Connect with Atdhe Happy Productions: www.happyproductions.me

  6. Jun 25

    The Success Trap: When Achievement Doesn't Feel Like Enough with Ben Robins

    In this episode of the Notable Men Podcast, Laura Ezzell sits down with leadership coach, executive advisor, and self-leadership expert Ben Robins. Before becoming a coach, Ben led EMEA operations for a global consulting firm, working with some of the world's most recognized companies, including Google, Meta, and Amazon. His career has taken him across continents and industries, from cattle ranching in Australia to teaching in South Korea to leading international business teams. Today, he works with founders, executives, and business owners to help them navigate growth, pressure, and high-stakes decision-making through the lens of self-leadership and psychology. In this conversation, Ben shares why leadership challenges are often deeply personal rather than purely operational, how identity shapes performance, and what happens when successful people outgrow the stories they've been carrying for years. He explores the connection between self-awareness, emotional regulation, and leadership effectiveness, offering practical insights for anyone seeking greater clarity, confidence, and alignment. In this conversation, Ben shares: Why pressure reveals the leadership patterns already operating beneath the surfaceThe hidden stories and identities that influence decision-makingHow micromanagement often stems from fear rather than strategyWhy high performers are especially vulnerable to burnout and self-imposed pressureThe connection between self-awareness and leadership effectivenessHow identity shapes confidence, communication, and executive presenceWhy imposter syndrome persists even among highly accomplished leadersThe role emotional regulation plays in leadership under pressureWhy external success doesn't always create internal fulfillmentHow leaders can define success on their own terms instead of following someone else's blueprintThe importance of updating your identity as you growWhy meaningful leadership begins with leading yourself firstThis is a thoughtful conversation about leadership, identity, self-awareness, and the internal work required to create sustainable success. Ben offers a powerful reminder that leadership isn't just about strategy, performance, or results—it's about understanding who you are and learning to lead from that place with intention. If you've ever felt stuck between where you are and who you want to become, this episode will challenge you to look beyond tactics and focus on the beliefs, patterns, and stories shaping your leadership journey. Connect with Ben LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ben-Robins Instagram: @benrobins__ Website: www.ben-robins.com For listeners: www.ben-robins.com/podcast

  7. Jun 18

    From Survival to Significance with Anthony Reeves

    In this episode of the Notable Men Podcast, Laura Ezzell sits down with bestselling author, brand strategist, and C-level marketing leader Anthony Reeves. Anthony has spent more than 20 years helping build some of the world’s most recognized brands, holding senior leadership roles at Amazon, Airbnb, LVMH, WPP, Publicis, and Kohler Co. But beyond the corporate titles, his story is rooted in resilience, identity, and learning how to grow without losing yourself in the process. Raised in the Australian Outback, Anthony shares how hardship, isolation, and First Nations wisdom shaped his perspective on leadership, creativity, and progress. From navigating toxic workplaces and corporate pressure to understanding belonging, innovation, and the dangers of AI-driven sameness, this conversation explores what it truly means to stay extraordinary in a world designed to make people average. In this conversation, Anthony shares: Why staying in “Explorer State” is critical for leaders and companies How small changes can create extraordinary growth and innovation The resilience lessons he learned growing up in the Australian Outback Why progress matters more than perfection The difference between transformative leadership and toxic authority What Amazon taught him about decision-making and performance The personal moment that led him to walk away from corporate pressure Why alignment and company principles matter more than strategy alone His perspective on diversity, belonging, and unconscious bias in leadership Where companies go wrong when adopting AI How leaders can scale without drifting into mediocrity Why understanding who you are is the foundation of meaningful growth This is a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about leadership, resilience, identity, innovation, and the courage to evolve without compromising what makes you unique. If you’ve ever felt pressure to play it safe, conform, or keep up with the noise around you, this episode is a reminder that meaningful growth comes from exploration — not imitation. Connect with Anthony Anthony Reeves Website Anthony Reeves on Linkedin Anthony Reeves on Tiktok Anthony on Instagram

  8. Jun 4

    Beyond Limits: Oliver Browne on Everest, Endurance, and the Mindset of Transformation

    In this episode of the Notable Men Podcast, Laura Ezzell sits down with adventurer, endurance athlete, expedition leader, and founder of True Summit, Oliver Browne. Oliver’s journey is one of radical reinvention. After a successful career in professional polo, he found himself stuck in a world that looked successful on the outside but felt deeply misaligned on the inside. Overweight, unhappy, and disconnected from purpose, Oliver made a decision that changed everything — beginning a transformation that eventually led him from finance offices in Zurich to Mount Everest, Atlantic Ocean rowing races, and leading extraordinary expeditions around the world. In this conversation, Oliver shares: ● The moment climbing Kilimanjaro changed the trajectory of his life ● What people misunderstand about extreme adventure ● Recovering from COVID on Everest and returning to compete weeks later ● Why “the true summit” is becoming the best version of yourself ● How discomfort reveals character and builds resilience ● Balancing fatherhood, business leadership, and global expeditions ● Why transformation happens slowly — and why most people quit too early ● The future of luxury adventure travel and meaningful human connection This is a powerful conversation about identity, purpose, fear, reinvention, and the courage to pursue a life that genuinely excites you. If you’ve ever felt stuck, this episode is a reminder that growth begins the moment you stop standing still. Links: Oliver Browne (@lettersfromoliver) • Instagram photos and videos Oliver Browne - Founder & CEO, True Summit Adventures | Luxury Adventure Travel Alpinist | Adventurer | Atlantic Rower truesummitadventures.com | LinkedIn www.truesummitadventures.com

  9. May 8

    Welcome to Notable Men

    Welcome to Notable Men conversations with founders, executives, and leaders across business, culture, and performance. Each episode explores how notable individuals think, make decisions, build companies, lead teams, and navigate challenges at the highest levels. From mindset and discipline to leadership and opportunity, these are real conversations designed to sharpen perspective and help you operate with more intention. Follow Notable Men and stay connected for new weekly episodes.

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Notable Men features conversations with founders, executives, creators, athletes, and industry leaders discussing the experiences, challenges, and perspectives that shaped who they are today. From leadership and business to mindset, reinvention, success, and personal growth, the show offers candid discussions with men making an impact across industries and culture.

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  • Creator
    Notable Men
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
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