Episodes

  • Built to Endure: The Case for Legacy Brands

    Built to Endure: The Case for Legacy Brands
    Jun 24 2026
    In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Humphrey Ho, President & Managing Partner of Helios & Partners. Humphrey shares his investment philosophy, discusses the importance of supporting founder-led consumer brands, and explains why Helios & Partners focuses on identifying businesses with the potential to become enduring brands across beauty, luxury, wellness, and consumer markets. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • How Jesrina Arshad Turned Personal Healing Into a Global Wellness Mission

    How Jesrina Arshad Turned Personal Healing Into a Global Wellness Mission
    Jun 24 2026
    In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Jesrina Arshad, Founder & CEO of PurelyB, about her journey from digital marketing executive to wellness entrepreneur. Jesrina discusses overcoming chronic health challenges, building a wellness movement rooted in ancestral Southeast Asian healing traditions, and growing PurelyB into a mission-driven brand focused on improving lives through natural health solutions. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • When Function Becomes the Future of Beverages

    When Function Becomes the Future of Beverages
    Jun 24 2026
    In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Sean McDonald, CEO & Co-Founder of Melting Forest. Sean shares his entrepreneurial journey, discusses the growth of the functional beverage market, and explains how Melting Forest is combining functional mushrooms, innovative formulations, and standout branding to create products that support energy, focus, and relaxation. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • The Difference Between Buying Attention and Creating Growth

    The Difference Between Buying Attention and Creating Growth
    Jun 24 2026
    In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Frederic Zhang⁠, Director of Paid Media at C.A. Fortune. Frederic discusses retail media strategy, e-commerce growth, and the importance of balancing data, experimentation, and operational excellence to help consumer brands acquire customers and grow efficiently across digital channels. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • John Lunn on Building the Future of Payments and AI-Driven Commerce

    John Lunn on Building the Future of Payments and AI-Driven Commerce
    Jun 23 2026
    In this episode, Adam Torres interviews John Lunn, CEO of Gr4vy, about the evolution of online payments, the challenges merchants face with payment infrastructure, and how Gr4vy is helping businesses simplify global commerce while preparing for the rise of AI-powered shopping experiences. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Showing Up Is the First Step to Creating Great Content

    Showing Up Is the First Step to Creating Great Content
    Jun 23 2026
    In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Scarleth Zelaya⁠, Content Creator and Paralegal. Scarleth discusses using social media to support charitable causes, educate audiences on legal topics, and build authentic connections through content creation, networking, and community engagement. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Why AI Should Enhance Human Intelligence, Not Replace It

    Why AI Should Enhance Human Intelligence, Not Replace It
    Jun 23 2026
    In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Mohamed (Mark) Khater⁠, Cambridge AI Researcher and Fintech CEO at AQM². Mark discusses his decades-long journey in artificial intelligence, explains why AI should augment rather than replace human intelligence, and shares practical insights for business leaders navigating AI adoption and innovation. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • The Data Behind Smarter Decisions

    The Data Behind Smarter Decisions
    Jun 23 2026
    In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠David Tobias⁠, Chief Product Officer at Nearmap. David shares insights on aerial imagery, property intelligence, and the growing role of AI in insurance. He also discusses how Nearmap's technology helps organizations improve underwriting, accelerate claims decisions, and respond more effectively during natural disasters. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 mins