What if the career you spent years building was actually preparing you for a completely different calling? Father Dave Dwyer was directing live broadcasts at MTV and Comedy Central when he began to feel pulled toward something he'd never seriously considered: the priesthood. The turning point came in Denver in 1993, when hearing Pope John Paul II speak forced him to reconsider what fulfillment and purpose really meant. As Father Dave began exploring the priesthood, people introduced him to th...
Jun 9
1 hr 9 min
What does it take to thrive in a profession where every decision can change someone’s life? In this episode of No Wrong Choices, longtime public defender and trial attorney Joey Conza takes us inside the courtroom and behind the realities of criminal defense work in New York City. After representing more than 10,000 clients over the course of his career, Joey shares what it takes to survive—and succeed—in one of the most demanding professions imaginable. From high-pressure jury trials and c...
May 29
1 hr 20 min
What does it take to build a career caring for animals ranging from household pets to dolphins in the open ocean? In this special replay episode of No Wrong Choices, we revisit our fascinating conversation with Dr. Amanda Pinder, whose career has taken her from growing up in the Bahamas surrounded by animals to caring for dolphins and sea lions at Atlantis Paradise Island, launching her own veterinary practice, and pursuing a new chapter in equine care. Amanda shares what it takes to break in...
May 13
1 hr 3 min
Can Buddhist principles help you succeed in business? Nancy Spears says they can. In this episode of No Wrong Choices, we speak with entrepreneur, author, and genconnectU founder Nancy Spears, whose career journey spans building a marketing company from the ground up, working with global brands like Nike and Coca-Cola, selling her business to Interpublic Group, and launching a digital learning platform featuring expert-led courses from accomplished leaders, creators, and industry experts. B...
Apr 13
51 min
How does a simple idea become a successful company—and what happens after you “win”? In Part 2 of our conversation with Mark Rampolla, the founder of ZICO Coconut Water, we explore the full entrepreneurial journey—from launching a startup to scaling it, selling it to Coca-Cola, and ultimately rethinking what success really means. Mark shares how he moved from a corporate role at International Paper to taking the leap into entrepreneurship, building ZICO from the ground up—starting with early ...
Mar 25
57 min
What shapes the mindset of a successful entrepreneur? In this episode of No Wrong Choices, we explore the early career journey of Mark Rampolla, the entrepreneur behind ZICO Coconut Water, co-founder of Ground Force Capital, and author of An Entrepreneur's Guide to Freedom: 7 Steps to Living Beyond Limits. Long before building a global beverage brand, Mark’s path included a working-class childhood in Pittsburgh, an unexpected decision to join the Peace Corps, and the experience of navigating ...
Mar 16
48 min
Growth doesn’t wait for permission — and neither did Laura Hutfless. In this episode of No Wrong Choices, we explore how a childhood shaped by both discipline and creativity prepared Laura to build a career defined by initiative, resilience, and purpose — a path that ultimately led her to found FlyteVu, an entertainment marketing and creative agency. Laura rose quickly in the entertainment world by selling bold ideas, building powerful brand-talent partnerships, and turning creativity into st...
Mar 2
1 hr 9 min
What does it take to walk into a room where you know no one — and leave with relationships that can change lives? In this episode of No Wrong Choices, we explore the career journey of Wayne Kimmel — sports tech venture capitalist, entrepreneur, author, and founder of 76 Capital — whose work focuses on building relationships and helping entrepreneurs turn big ideas into real companies. Wayne shares how a chance encounter introduced him to venture capital, why relationships are the foundation o...
Feb 16
54 min
Jose Mangin didn’t choose a career. He built a life around what he loved. In this episode of No Wrong Choices, we explore the career journey of someone who doesn’t simply work in music, but has built a global community around it. Long before SiriusXM ever went on the air, Jose was already there — helping shape the first rock and metal channels, loading the earliest music into the system, and laying the groundwork for what would become a home base for metal fans. But the path that brought him ...
Jan 26
1 hr 25 min
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What does it take to grow up in South Central Los Angeles, avoid the pitfalls of gang life, and rise to a 12-year NFL career? In this best-of edition of No Wrong Choices, we revisit our conversation with Curtis Conway — former wide receiver for the Bears, Chargers, Jets, and 49ers, and later a broadcaster with the NFL and Pac-12 Networks. But this isn’t just a football story. In Part One, Curtis offers a deep and honest look at growing up in South Central at a time of intense violence and unc...
Sep 2, 2025
49 min
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