NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with Connors

Join us for an insightful episode as we sit down with Jason Murphy, the CFO of Riverside, to delve into the fascinating journey of building a user-friendly business. In this engaging conversation, Jason shares the trials and triumphs faced during the inception of Riverside and underscores the pivotal role of establishing a strong foundation. As the CFO, Jason takes charge of managing finances, navigating risks, and ensuring long-term financial stability. Discover the satisfaction that comes from creating robust financial systems that seamlessly enhance the overall user experience. Drawing from his extensive experience, Jason emphasizes the utmost importance of user-friendliness in today's competitive business landscape. He unveils three key factors that have contributed to his remarkable success: financial acumen, effective communication, and adaptability. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to gain insightful wisdom and practical strategies for building a user-friendly business directly from Jason Murphy, the visionary CFO of Riverside. Tune in now to unlock the secrets behind creating a business that not only thrives but also delights its users.

In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with George Kollitides, a leadership coach who shared insightful wisdom. We delved into the qualities of effective leaders, emphasizing the significance of inspiration, motivation, risk-taking, and tough decision-making. Our conversation then transitioned to the impact of AI and chatbots, such as ChatGPT, on the job market. George believes these technologies will disrupt numerous human-held positions, urging us to proactively invest in education and training programs for adapting to this evolving landscape. George's role as a leadership coach was a focal point, and he shared how coaching has transformed not only his professional life but also his personal experiences, particularly in communicating with his children. Coaching has instilled patience, compassion, and effective communication skills within him. Beyond coaching, George's passion for football shines through as he coaches a team, drawing invaluable lessons on teamwork and leadership applicable to various facets of life. Overall, our conversation was enlightening, and I invite you to listen in and gain valuable insights from George's unique perspectives. Enjoy!

Join us in this compelling podcast episode as I sit down with Corey Smith, an esteemed emergency medicine physician, to delve into his inspiring career journey and the challenges he has faced in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. Corey candidly shares his story, from his early aspirations to become a doctor to his decision to specialize in emergency medicine. He opens up about the hurdles he has encountered along the way, including managing difficult patients and finding a balance between his professional and personal life. One of the pivotal takeaways from this episode is Corey's emphasis on the profound significance of empathy and understanding in healthcare. He passionately highlights the crucial role of compassionate patient care, and how it can lead to improved patient outcomes. Corey also offers invaluable advice to aspiring healthcare professionals, shedding light on the importance of building a personal brand and maintaining a positive reputation in the industry. Through engaging and thought-provoking conversations, Corey and I explore the intricacies of the healthcare field and discuss the rewards and challenges of working in this demanding yet fulfilling profession. Corey's wealth of insights and experiences will undoubtedly provide invaluable guidance to those interested in pursuing a career in medicine or healthcare. Tune in to this compelling podcast episode to gain valuable insights from Corey Smith's journey in emergency medicine.

Join Jon Stravitz, the manager of "The Run," a weekend-only basketball game, as he shares the game's history, rules, and unique culture in this engaging podcast. With over 20 years of experience managing The Run, Stravitz discusses the challenges he faces, the MVP concept, and the positive impact the game has on the community. Get an inside look into this long-standing basketball tradition and the dedication it takes to keep it alive.

Welcome to "Culture Doctor Chronicles"! Join Peter Phelan, an experienced organizational cultural doctor, as he shares his experiences and insights on developing corporate culture and building a reputation in the field. With his creative approach, Phelan helps organizations build and maintain strong, healthy cultures. In this episode, Phelan discusses the types of clients he works with, ranging from organizations of all sizes and industries. He shares how he has built his reputation through a combination of word-of-mouth referrals and effective marketing efforts. Phelan delves into the challenges he faces in helping organizations navigate culture change, emphasizing the importance of building trust with clients and fostering collaborative relationships to achieve shared goals. He also shares his strategies for maintaining relationships with his network, with a special focus on leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and providing ongoing value to stay engaged. As an expert in the field of organizational culture, Phelan offers practical advice for those looking to succeed in this arena. He highlights the significance of understanding the unique needs and challenges of each organization, as well as staying updated on industry trends and best practices. Whether you're a leader, HR professional, or simply interested in organizational culture, this podcast provides valuable insights into the world of corporate culture and the rewards and challenges of building healthy cultures. Join Peter Phelan as he shares his experiences, lessons, and tips for success in the field of organizational culture.

Welcome to the "Referability Podcast" with Michael Roderick! In this engaging podcast, Michael, the founder of the Referability program, shares his expertise on helping individuals become more referable in their personal and professional lives. Michael explains how Referability is a powerful framework that teaches people how to build authentic relationships and become effective communicators. Join Michael as he delves into the process of building referability, highlighting the significance of authenticity and vulnerability in fostering meaningful connections. He discusses the challenges he encounters in helping individuals shift from a transactional mindset to a relational approach, and shares valuable insights on overcoming these obstacles. Michael also shares his personal experiences with hosting his own podcast, which is focused on helping people build better relationships. He shares his goals for the podcast and the diverse range of guests he invites to share their insights and experiences on relationship building. Michael candidly discusses the challenges of producing a podcast while balancing other responsibilities. Furthermore, Michael shares his thoughts on the future of his work and his plans to expand the reach of Referability, helping more people build the skills they need to succeed in their personal and professional lives. Tune in to gain valuable lessons from Michael's experiences and insights on effective communication and relationship building. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills and build stronger relationships in their personal and professional spheres.

Welcome to this thought-provoking podcast episode where we explore the cutting-edge world of Web 3.0 and the metaverse with the esteemed Creg Vixama. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of these rapidly evolving concepts and uncover their interconnectedness. As an expert in the field, Creg provides invaluable insights into the decentralized nature of Web 3.0 technologies, such as cryptocurrency and blockchain, and their potential to disrupt traditional power structures. We also delve into other key concepts like NFTs, DeFi, and DAOs, understanding their significance in the larger Web 3.0 ecosystem. Through our conversation, we unpack the exciting opportunities that abound in this new digital landscape, from revolutionary forms of ownership to participation in digital economies. Creg shares his expert advice for those interested in transitioning to the Web 3.0 space, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, open-mindedness, education, and networking. Join us on this captivating journey as we navigate the uncharted territories of Web 3.0 and the metaverse, shedding light on the possibilities that lie ahead and how they will shape our future. Tune in now for an illuminating discussion on the forefront of technological innovation

Join us for an enlightening conversation on the role of law enforcement in natural disaster response and the shifting media portrayal of police after the George Floyd case, with our esteemed guest, Chief Tim Griffin. As Chief Griffin shares his valuable insights, we'll delve into how police officers swiftly respond to natural disasters, ensuring public safety and managing challenges effectively. We'll also examine the negative portrayal of police in the media post-George Floyd and Chief Griffin's perspective on its impact on public perception of law enforcement. Additionally, we'll explore the future of law enforcement and the pivotal role of young officers in shaping it, as Chief Griffin offers insights on opportunities and challenges. Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking discussion with Chief Tim Griffin as we navigate these crucial topics. Tune in now!  

Michael Goldberg’s Knock Out Networking programs are responsible for increased production, recruiting, and retention levels for the top financial firms nationwide. A two-time TEDx speaker, Michael speaks at conferences, runs sales meetings, and delivers “results driven” programs on networking, recruiting, and target marketing. His firm Knock Out Networking works with top companies including Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Griffin Capital, Northern Trust, Mass Mutual, Chubb Insurance, Rabobank, Brother International, and SAP. Michael is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a designation conferred by the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers. The CSP is the speaking profession’s international measure of professional platform skill and is held by less than 600speakers worldwide. Michael writes articles and contributes to numerous publications including Advisor Perspectives, Producers Web, Life Health Pro, Producer’s E-Source, and Horsesmouth. His weekly blog 3-Minute Rounds reaches thousands of subscribers. Aside from a busy speaking schedule, Michael is an award-winning adjunct professor at Rutgers University and frequently volunteers as a speaker at organizations focused on job search.

Jordan Paris is a podcast host,  entrepreneur, and author featured in Forbes,  Entrepreneur, and other publications. Jordan’s first podcast, Growth Mindset University, was ranked #6 in Apple’s Self-Improvement category, #3 in the Training category, #5 in the How-To category, and #15 in the ultra-competitive Education category. On the show, Jordan interviewed some of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, authors, and other influential thought leaders. Then, Growth Mindset University grew up, evolving into The Jordan Paris Show, where Jordan discusses current affairs and conservative values while debunking a wide range of idea pathogens. Jordan is also the founder and creative director of Trend Up Media, a one-stop podcast agency that produces podcasts to help businesses grow in both profit and influence. His approach to life and business is simple yet powerful: Don’t make a living, design a life. With this creator’s mentality, Jordan has been able to produce outstanding results for himself and challenge others to rise above circumstances, break the mold of society, and take control of their lives.

Laura M. Wilde is a Holistic Mental Performance Specialist for Elite Performers.   Wilde is a thought leader in the field of holistic player development and holistic sports medicine. She uses her proprietary methods with elite NCAA, WNBA, NBA, NFL and MLB athletes, staff and coaches. She is also a partner with Turn2 Equity Partners. She has appeared on The Doctors (CBS), and numerous podcasts, including Los Angeles local radio and tv pieces.    Laura works in the emerging field of Holistic Mental Performance as a quantum (mind-body) medicine practitioner, meditation coach, mental resilience and consistency specialist and is an advanced and certified practitioner of Quantum Healing Energy work. Laura teaches sports energy medicine, resilient wellness, alpha zone and intuition classes in person and on Zoom. Her work is differentiated as she has developed Meta mental performance. In other words – her work goes beyond the mind to the deeper connection an athlete can have with him or herself.    In 2012 she created Quantum Sports Medicine and Quantum Player Development. These fields fill the gap between the quantum and western practices for athletes so that building the whole person becomes the key in player development. This way, deep-level healing and a mentally resilient spirit becomes the greater purpose for player development and sports medicine. She is also the author of  these books: The Cosmic Athlete, Quantum Sports Medicine, Making the Team: 64 Ways to Succeed in School, Sports and Life and The Map of Your Future. Her newest book is The Power of Intuition Intelligence, written with co-author EnRico Melson, M.D. It will be released December 2020.    Laura is a former NCAA two-sports college scholarship athlete and an NCAA Head Coach. Her big addition to the field of sports performance is in the area of intuitive epigenetics. Through her studies with a molecular biologist, Coach Laura has learned that epigenetic markers on the DNA code affect player performance. As a practitioner in this new field of epigenetic energy medicine and other holistic healing modalities, Laura can help identify and release these markers to improve health and performance for athletes. She is also the Founder of CHAMPS, the Coalition of Holistic Athletic Mental Performance Specialists. This group will train the next generation of mental performance coaches in this new and innovative way for teams and athletes looking for the newest work based on the latest most up-to-date research. Her education includes Bachelor’s Degrees in English Literature and Holistic Health Sciences and she is will earn her PhD in Quantum Medicine in 2021.  Laura also holds certifications in Sports Nutrition, Holistic Healing, Epigenetics Energy Medicine, Body Ecology, Neuroscience and Health Coaching.  She is a former NCAA Grad Asst. Coach at Pepperdine University, an NCAA Head Basketball Coach at UC Santa Cruz and University of Dallas, a High School Coach at Malibu High School, and a former NCAA basketball and track scholarship athlete.  Her life’s purpose is to help athletes and others unleash their genius in a new and unique way.   

James Nestor has written for Outside, Scientific American, The Atlantic, Dwell, The New York Times, and many other publications. His latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, was released May 26, 2020 by Riverhead/Penguin Random House and was an instant New York Times bestseller. Nestor has appeared on dozens of national television shows, including ABC’s Nightline and CBS’s Morning News, and on NPR. He lives and breathes in San Francisco.

The founder of SpearPoint Solutions, Bob’s professional background includes over three decades of experience in sales, leadership and training. He uses that experience and innovative thinking to develop business strategies that help organizations get unstuck. He also facilitates training on methods of thinking more creatively that can help organizations and individuals innovate more readily so they can thrive in today's economy.  Among other accomplishments, Bob is the inventor of the creative thinking game, What's the BIG Idea?™, author of the personal achievement book, Discovering Your Greatness and the book of innovative strategies and how to create them, 101 Freaking Brilliant Business Ideas: And Ten Ways YOU Can Create Your Own. He is also the creator of the recently launched Business Strategies by Subscription. 

Steve Olsher is a 30+ year entrepreneur, Founder/Editor-In-Chief of Podcast Magazine, original Founder of Liquor.com, creator of The New Media Summit, host of the top-rated podcast, Reinvention Radio, international keynote speaker, and in-demand strategic coach who helps businesses of all sizes leverage the power of new media to generate visibility, leads and revenue on auto-pilot.

Jack Killion is a serial entrepreneur who has started 9 different businesses, currently working on his 10th. He's shared his mastery of business through teaching at three different New Jersey business schools. Jack has also advised hundreds of other entrepreneurs and has worked as a consultant. He's also served on multiple corporate and charity boards. Jack has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Yale and an MBA from MIT Sloan School.

Bill O’Herron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been studying, teaching, and counseling  for the last 16 years. His work is currently focused on couples, trying to help clients better understand the challenges and work involved with being in a mature relationship. Bill has been married to his exceedingly patient wife Linda for 21 years. They have 3 teenage daughters and 2 male dogs. After living in Wilton, CT for 15 years, Bill and his family moved to Austin, TX in 2013. He graduated from Middlebury College, VT in ’86 with a BA in English, and earned a Master of Science degree from Columbia University School of Social Work, NY in ’03.

Paul Edwards is an international bestselling author, content ghostwriter and host of the Influencer Networking Secrets Podcast. He’s previously appeared on the Las Vegas Morning Blend, Natural Born Coaches and Entrepreneurial You shows. He’s also published articles and guest blogs with Insurance Business America and The Discerning Dad.

Alice Little is a unique red-headed Irish woman that stands at just 4’8″ tall. Petite and pretty are two common ways that others use to describe her. However, that just barely scratches the surface as to who she is! Alice is a friendly, easy going lady who is passionate about the world around her. She's often told that her intellect and charm are two of her most striking features! Getting to know others and enriching their lives is extremely important, and is something she considers to be her mission in life. Alice's philosophy on her work as a luxury digital companion is that we live in a world where intimacy is no longer encouraged. We’re moving away from human connection and into a more static way of interacting with the world around us. She believes that romance isn’t dead. Instead, you just have to go out and seek it. Alice enjoys reading, horseback riding, playing video games, and rock climbing.

Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) is president of AmSpirit Business Connection, an organization that empowers entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals to become successful through networking. He is also the host of the Networking Rx podcast, a weekly short-form podcast with insights and interviews related to better business relationships. And he narrates the Networking Rx Minute, a micro podcast with daily ideas and inspiration. Finally, Frank is the author of several books, including Foundational Networking: Creating Know, Like & Trust For A Lifetime of Extraordinary Success.

Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President. Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann, itself has sold over 975,000 copies and it has been translated into 29 languages. His and John’s newest parable in the Go-Giver Series is The Go-Giver Influencer. Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic, and is a past member of the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch in his town of Jupiter, Florida.

David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh (“Lee”) Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content, and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive. As part of that mission, for the past 20 years, he’s been providing free weekly trainings to empower others to empower others to be happy.  Link to Register: https://dmeltzer.com/training/

Jordan has helped develop one of the leading self-development programs in the world, with a special expertise in social capital, relationship-building and authentic rapport. He is also the host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, where he interviews leading entrepreneurs, celebrities, writers and experts about psychology, performance, life and success. For all his work in the field, Forbes named Jordan one of the 50 best relationship-builders in the world, and Inc. Magazine recently called him “the Larry King of Podcasting.”Jordan has shared his ideas around the world as a speaker and consultant. His work has been presented in Silicon Valley (at companies such as Google, Apple, Twitter, and Square) and to various government branches and agencies (including all branches of the U.S. Military, the Department of State, and Department of Defense). He has also given talks on security, social-engineering and psychology to BlackHat, DEFCON and Harvard Business School, and has advised private companies and law-enforcement agencies on their security and communications.A former U.S. State Department employee and Wall Street attorney who speaks five languages, Jordan has spent several years abroad in Europe and the developing world, including South America, Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East. He has worked for various governments and NGOs overseas, traveled through war zones, led several trips through North Korea, and been kidnapped—twice. (The only reason he’s still alive and kicking is because of his ability to talk his way into (and out of) just about any situation.)On The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan shares all of this experience—and the system born as a result—with his listeners. 

Dr. Dawn Graham is a career switch coach, TEDx Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor and Host of the popular call-in show “Dr. Dawn on Careers” on SiriusXM Radio (channel 132). She is also a regular contributor to Forbes.com under the leadership channel, and the Career Director for the Executive MBA Program at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Her latest book “Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success” combines her experience as a Career Coach, Licensed Psychologist, and former Corporate Recruiter to give career switchers the strategies to break through obstacles and land the job they want. 

For the past 30 years, Tom Silver has been a certified hypnotherapist. He's based in Southern Oregon and specializes in online therapy at www.zoomhypnotherapy.com. He specializes in fear and phobia removal, habit control, stress and anxiety elimination, smoking cessation, weight control, confidence and motivation and , focus and concentration, sleep deprivation elimination, regression therapy, anger management, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and alcoholism and addiction removal. In 1995, Silver pioneered the therapeutic hypnosis method, Emotion Replacement Therapy (E.R.T.) ® which is a process of producing low brain wave frequency states, enabling access to the subconscious mind to delete and desensitize the emotional impact of various mental and psychosomatic disorders and to reinstall positive emotions and habits. Contact Tom at tom@tomsilver.com or by visiting www.tomsilver.com

Mario Steriti is a restaurateur, born in Italy. He's owned and operated "10th and Willow" a restaurant in Hoboken, New Jersey for more than two decades. In 2017, he opened a second restaurant, "10th Street Pizza and Pasta" right across the street. He leverages his relationships with his staff and the community to help keep his businesses running long-term. His Italian mother, is also a big contributor to the recipes her serves today. His pizza at "10th Street Pizza and Pasta" was rated an 8.6 by Barstool Sports, leading to an endless surge in new customers. Steriti also is a Private Equity investor putting money towards software companies, business services, and apparel companies. He resides in Hoboken and Watchung, NJ.

Amilya Antonetti is one of the most sought after Human Behavior and StrategicAdvisor experts in the world. Her deep “in the trench” experience leading organizations in identifying “Why” a company exists and measuring it against “how” it and their people show up in the world is changing the way we "onboard" back to business, in 2020. She has successfully led companies through some of the most challenging succession planning, M&A and crisis/change management work, in a series of successes spanning nearly 30 years. Amilya has been changing the game in the “relationship” between technology, business and people. She has successfully performed for some of the most high-profile clients in music, sports & entertainment, as well as served both entrepreneurial and fortune 500 clients. The “Genius Key” a matrix in “People Translation for Purpose, Performance & Meaning”aligning people + workflow together in training modules built for today's diverse and globally located workforce. Committed to providing leaders the ability to understand and amplify their people so all companies can have what they need to better serve the company's “people purpose”, customers and communities they "all serve" unitedly for a greater impact for all. 2019 “Woman of the Decade” award recipient from "Women's Economic Forum" and Honored with the Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur Award are just some of the numerous accolades she has received. She is a master at building sustainability within an organization by prioritizing what drives valuation and the X factor for your people.

Adam Wright, M. Ed, Ph.D., is Co-founder and Director of Performance at Elevate Performance Group. He is an internationally recognized high performance coach and consultant who specializes in the mental and physical conditioning of elite athletes and performers. Dr. Wright is passionate about translating academic research in sport psychology, exercise science, neuroscience and learning theory into actionable insights that can be used to help others optimize their performance in both their craft and in their life. His clients include high-level performers across a broad range of fields, including amateur and professional athletes, internationally acclaimed artists, CEO's and hedge fund executives. A peer-reviewed author, university lecturer in sport and exercise psychology, and speaker on optimal human performance, Dr. Wright received his Bachelor's degree from LaSalle University in Philosophy (Maxima Cum Laude) and his Master's and Doctoral degrees from Temple University in Kinesiology with a specialization in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Chris follows 2 simple philosophies: 1. If it's not fun, it's not worth doing. 2. Find something you're good at and do it better than anyone else.   He is a proud husband, father to 2 incredible girls, an entrepreneur, cook, decent golfer, guitarist, dog lover, pilot, and a baseball enthusiast.   He is passionate about mastering his crafts whatever they may be.   Chris is the Founder and President of Averity.  He began his mission in 2014 with a purpose: To build a company that pioneers a change in the recruiting industry by providing an unparalleled experience to everyone.    His vision is to build the best company to work for in NYC!   Chris began a career in technology recruiting and staffing in 1998. He has excelled on a National level in San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, and New York, he’s experienced success despite 2 recessions and now lives his dream of running a company where he LOVES his job!

Preston Junger is the former Yelp VP of Brand Sales (#82) for 8 years, and has been a lifelong builder & believer in new ideas and great people. Before Yelp, he led sales teams at IAC (Evite, Citysearch, Ticketmaster, Match.com, Expedia) Yahoo! & Apple. As a lefty sports enthusiast, and a family man, he devotes a lot of time to the court, soccer pitch, ski slopes and traveling with his family, which allows him to maintain a thoughtful and balanced perspective. Preston is currently Vice President & Head of U.S. Operations for 7shifts which is simplifying labor management and improve performance for restaurants, freeing up time for managers to focus on serving their customers. Preston also formerly co-founded Mile Square Labs as a startup consulting company, and is board member for the company, that consists of 30+ expert advisors providing hands-on business consulting, sales and customer success guidance for early-stage to scale-up companies in Europe, Scandinavia, South America & North America He’s an optimistic entrepreneurial-minded business leader, advisor, board member & mentor with international experience. He has a proven track record in raising the bar for success with his unique perspective and commitment to building companies, innovative thinking and execution. Junger excels in coaching and inspiring others to rally around a common mission, not following the status quo.

Rob Lawless is originally from Norristown, PA and he enjoys meeting new people. Back in May of 2013, he graduated summa cum laude from Penn State University with a degree in Finance and minors in Accounting & Entrepreneurship. After graduation, he began his career with Deloitte Consulting as a Business Analyst in Strategy & Operations. It was his reach job at the time, but about 1.5 years into it, he pulled a Millennial move – he took a large pay cut and left the Powerpoint decks and spreadsheets for the laid back, $24 million venture-funded RJMetrics. While at RJ, Lawless worked as a sales rep where he cold emailed people every day asking them to hop on the phone for 30 mins to chat about their product. And his job being sales, he often received responses like these actual replies: “Take me off your mailing list, cockroach” “I understand that this is your job. This being said. If asking a girl out for coffee and she ignores you twice and finally says no, you do NOT ask whether this is a no just now or a now forever – and you certainly do not ask her why you are not her type”  “Not interested (and you’re really starting to annoy me)” He started the project of meeting 10,000 people to see if he could meet with people to chat for an hour for absolutely no reason and held his first meeting on November 11, 2015. He was rejected way less, the responses were all positive and encouraging, and he's met amazing people with incredible backgrounds who would all consider themselves normal. On Monday, June 20, 2016, RJMetrics was acquired by a larger company, which didn’t require my position, so he dove in full-time on his endeavor to meet 10,000 different people for an hour each. Since then, he's met over 3,000 people across 20+ cities in the U.S. & Canada, has driven across the United States six separate times. He's been featured by press sources, including Ryan Seacrest on his nationally syndicated radio show, “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” as well as “Your Morning,” a national Canadian morning show. Lawless loves adventure and loves potential – over the last 3.5 years, he's found this project to have both.

Kristy Wallace is the CEO of Ellevate Network, and is responsible for executing Ellevate Network’s mission of changing the culture of business from the inside out by providing professional women with a supportive community to lean on and learn from. She directs the Network’s staff, is responsible for business growth and strategy, and works closely with Ellevate's Chapter Leaders, Business Partners, and Champions to further Ellevate's impact. Kristy is host of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business and is also a regular speaker and thought leader on Leadership, Diversity, Social Entrepreneurship, Networking, and Entrepreneurialism. Most recently, Kristy was recognized as a Woman of Influence by the New York Business Journal. Kristy strives to support women and girls in achieving their dreams. She is an Angel Investor with Pipeline Angels, an organization creating capital for women and non-binary femme social entrepreneurs; a Member of the UN Women Global Innovation Coalition for Change; an Advisor for the 92Y Women in Power Fellowship for Rising Female Leaders; on the Advisory Council for the Villanova University Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Institute; Co-Chair of the Leadership Advisory Board for the Girl Scouts of Greater NYC; and a Board Member at Workforce Professionals Training Institute. Prior to joining Ellevate, Kristy was a founding team member of Zeel.com, where she oversaw operations, business modeling, brand development, partnerships, and fundraising. Prior to Zeel, Kristy served as VP of North America Ad Sales and then GM of International Operations at Vault.com. Kristy obtained her BA in English/Sociology from Villanova University and began her career as a financial analyst at KeyBank. A passionate runner, reader and world traveler, Kristy lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with her husband and three wonderful children.

This is part two of our interview with Dan Schawbel. Check out part one if you missed it. Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author and the Managing Partner of Workplace Intelligence, a research and advisory firm helping HR adapt to trends, drive performance and prepare for the future. Dan is the bestselling author of three career books: Back to Human, Promote Yourself and Me 2.0. His new book, Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation, is a Washington Post bestseller and was selected by The Financial Times as the book of the month. Through his companies, he’s conducted dozens of research studies and worked with major brands including American Express, GE, Microsoft, Virgin, IBM, Coca Cola, and Oracle. Dan has interviewed over 2,000 of the world’s most successful people, including Warren Buffett, Anthony Bourdain, Jessica Alba, will.i.am, Michael Bloomberg, Chelsea Handler, Colin Powell, Sheryl Sandberg, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is the host of “5 Questions”, a podcast where he interviews a variety of world-class humans by asking them 5 questions in less than 15 minutes. In addition, he has written countless articles for Forbes, Fortune, TIME, The Economist, Quartz, The World Economic Forum, The Harvard Business Review, The Guardian, and others that have combined generated over 15 million views. Considered “one of today’s more dynamic young entrepreneurs” by Inc. Magazine, Schawbel has been profiled or quoted in over 2,000 media outlets, such as NBC’s “The Today Show” and “Nightly News”, Fox News’s “Fox & Friends”, MSNBC’s “Your Business,” The Steve Harvey Show, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, Wired Magazine, GQ, The Economist, and NPR. He has been recognized on several lists including Inc. Magazine’s “30 Under 30”, Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30”, Business Insider’s “40 Under 40”, BusinessWeek’s “20 Entrepreneurs You Should Follow,” and as one of Workforce Magazine’s “Game Changers”.  Schawbel is a featured expert in the upcoming documentary “The Revolution Generation”, which is directed by Josh Tickell and narrated by actress Michelle Rodriguez.

Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author and the Managing Partner of Workplace Intelligence, a research and advisory firm helping HR adapt to trends, drive performance and prepare for the future. Dan is the bestselling author of three career books: Back to Human, Promote Yourself and Me 2.0. His new book, Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation, is a Washington Post bestseller and was selected by The Financial Times as the book of the month. Through his companies, he’s conducted dozens of research studies and worked with major brands including American Express, GE, Microsoft, Virgin, IBM, Coca Cola, and Oracle. Dan has interviewed over 2,000 of the world’s most successful people, including Warren Buffett, Anthony Bourdain, Jessica Alba, will.i.am, Michael Bloomberg, Chelsea Handler, Colin Powell, Sheryl Sandberg, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is the host of “5 Questions”, a podcast where he interviews a variety of world-class humans by asking them 5 questions in less than 15 minutes. In addition, he has written countless articles for Forbes, Fortune, TIME, The Economist, Quartz, The World Economic Forum, The Harvard Business Review, The Guardian, and others that have combined generated over 15 million views. Considered “one of today’s more dynamic young entrepreneurs” by Inc. Magazine, Schawbel has been profiled or quoted in over 2,000 media outlets, such as NBC’s “The Today Show” and “Nightly News”, Fox News’s “Fox & Friends”, MSNBC’s “Your Business,” The Steve Harvey Show, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, Wired Magazine, GQ, The Economist, and NPR. He has been recognized on several lists including Inc. Magazine’s “30 Under 30”, Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30”, Business Insider’s “40 Under 40”, BusinessWeek’s “20 Entrepreneurs You Should Follow,” and as one of Workforce Magazine’s “Game Changers”.  Schawbel is a featured expert in the upcoming documentary “The Revolution Generation”, which is directed by Josh Tickell and narrated by actress Michelle Rodriguez.

Wayne Baker is an American sociologist, author, consultant, and speaker. He is the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan Ross School Of Business, and Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. He is a co-founder and board member of Give and Take, Inc., a provider of tools based on his new book, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK.Prior to joining the Michigan faculty, he was on the faculty at the University of Chicago business school. He earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Northwestern University and was a post-doctoral research fellow at Harvard University. Dr. Baker resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife, their son, and a Birman cat.

Kacy Duke is a renowned celebrity personal trainer who’s been called New York City’s “best trainer” and “top workout guru.” Known for her insightful training techniques for the body and soul, trainer-to-the stars Kacy’s worked with many of the entertainment world’s most high profile names, including Kate Beckinsale, Dakota Johnson, Bebe Rexha, Lenny Kravitz, Gwen Stefani, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Bruce Willis, Iman, Josh Brolin, Julianne Moore, Denzel Washington, Maxwell, Kiefer Sutherland and Rachel Weitz, to name a few. Her philosophy? No matter who you are, big-name celebrity or civilian, “I always say it starts with love. As in love the body you have, to get the body you want,” says Duke, “the goal is to train your body to do what needs to be done to keep it healthy and strong, so skip the negative self-talk and focus instead on your mindset, the motivation and the movement.” With a client list that reads like red carpet who’s who, Kacy Duke is also one of the industry’s most sought-after personal trainers and fitness consultants, and one of the founding Creative Directors of Equinox Fitness Clubs. Using her insightful training techniques for body and soul, she has developed numerous innovative fitness programs for Equinox and for corporations in North America, Japan, and throughout Europe. Most recently, Kacy served as the fitness spokesperson for Simple Skincare and was a member of their prestigious Advisory Board. She has served as a spokesperson for Dove Deodorant, Kellogg's, Nike and LifeFitness vitamins. Kacy has appeared on national programs including Today, The Rachael Ray Show and Good Morning America Health, CBS Morning News, Good Housekeeping TV and countless local news programs. Kacy is a frequent contributor to a number of high- profile publications including Elle, Essence, Fitness, In Style, Shape and Vogue and is the author of The Show It Love Workout (McGraw- Hill). “Movement is a privilege. If you can move, you must!” – Kacy Duke, Celebrity Trainer

Eric Standop started his career in the entertainment business, and has worked as a marketing executive in the television, cinema, and computer gaming industries. Due to serious health problems, he quit his job and changed his life. Eric is a speaker, advisor and face reader who offers his knowledge to help others be the best version of themselves. Eric has over fifteen years of experience in facial diagnosis and face reading. He studied three different types of Chinese face reading with a Chinese Master, two types of European techniques under one of the last Masters in Europe and one South American technique. He is also trained in micro expression and body language. These techniques have been practiced for thousands of years in different cultures around the world.  Eric founded the Global Face Reading Academy and has taught students from all walks of life. He has written 16 books in six different languages and his latest book Read the Face has just been released.

Michael Soto is the Co-Founder of Spark Collaboration, where he has helped organizations create powerful networks by systematically pairing staff to have coffee together for increased employee engagement, productivity and innovation. Spark builds upon the success of ‘Randomised Coffee Trials,’ a process that Michael helped design at Nesta, the UK innovation foundation. In 2015, Spark won the ‘International Project of the Year’ Employee Engagement Award for the work it has done with the International Federation for the Red Cross and Red Crescent. Spark has been highlighted in Harvard Business Review, Huffington Post as well as US News and World Report. Prior to Spark, Michael worked at Nesta, the UK innovation foundation, where he was part of the Innovation Skills team and helped develop a learning platform for practitioners interested in innovation. As part of a project funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, he undertook field research in Colombia to surface innovation tools and processes which Nesta subsequently expanded upon to develop the DIY Toolkit. Michael has attended Harvard University, the University of Sussex, and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota.

Andrew Muscato is a filmmaker and video journalist who has traveled the world producing content for the likes of ESPN, VICE, and MSNBC. While still an undergraduate film student at NYU, Muscato premiered his first documentary "The Zen of Bobby V" at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. Since then Makuhari Media, the company Muscato founded with former baseball manager Bobby Valentine, has produced several critically acclaimed sports documentaries such as Ballplayer: Pelotero and Schooled: The Price of College Sports. Muscato is currently producing Oscar winner Peter Farrelly's next feature film based on the book "The Greatest Beer Run Ever."

Jeffrey Meshel is the Founder/Chairman of the Strategic Forum. The Strategic Forum is an organization of business leaders from diverse backgrounds dedicated to the exchange of ideas, development of long-term personal and business relationships and facilitates of business opportunities among members and their respective networks. The Strategic Forum has chapters in New York City and South Florida. Mr. Meshel is the author of One Phone Call Away-Secrets of the Master Networker and The Opportunity Magnet. Mr. Meshel serves on the Board of Signature Bank (SBNY) and several private company boards.

Aaron Hurst is the foremost expert on the science of purpose at work and in 2014 brought global awareness to the rise of the fourth economic era in history, the Purpose Economy. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Imperative, the social learning platform that enables employees to help each other grow and be fulfilled at work. Previously, as the founder of the Taproot Foundation, Aaron catalyzed the $15 billion pro bono service market. He is a third generation graduate of the University of Michigan.

Bill O’Herron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been studying, teaching, and counseling  for the last 16 years. His work is currently focused on couples, trying to help clients better understand the challenges and work involved with being in a mature relationship. Bill has been married to his exceedingly patient wife Linda for 21 years. They have 3 teenage daughters and 2 male dogs. After living in Wilton, CT for 15 years, Bill and his family moved to Austin, TX in 2013. He graduated from Middlebury College, VT in ’86 with a BA in English, and earned a Master of Science degree from Columbia University School of Social Work, NY in ’03. Find out more about Bill and his services here.

Regan Solmo is a high-functioning, passionate executive dedicated to gender equity with more than 10 years' experience serving on boards of directors of gender-facing nonprofits. Currently the Executive Managing Editor of W Magazine, an award-winning publication covering culture, fashion, and art, she has more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, and has held senior leadership positions at such titles as SPIN; Civilization: the Magazine of the Library of Congress; Lucky; and The American Benefactor. She is currently the chair of the NY board of Girls Leadership, and also sits on the national board as development chair. She graduate d with honors from Amherst College with a degree in Comparative Religion/ Feminist Theology. She is a member of the NationSwell Council, a community of leaders taking action and tackling the nation's critical issues. She served for more than 6 years on the board of directors of the New York Women's Foundation, and is a dedicated supporter of Memorial Sloan Kettering, Red Hook Initiative, and Generation Citizen. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.

2019 is Mike Pfaff's 25th year in the professional sports business. He has been with the Ducks since 2002, took over the position of GM in 2006 and was named club president in 2011. Under Pfaff's leadership, the Ducks have led the circuit in attendance, became the first team in league history to eclipse the 7-million fan mark, and have welcomed a record 680+ sellout crowds. His efforts have been recognized by his peers, most notably in his being the first-ever three-time winner of the Atlantic League Executive of the Year Award (2008, 2010, 2016). Michael was also named to the "40 under 40" Class of 2009 by the Long Island Business News.  On the field, Mike’s role in player procurement has helped the club achieve new heights, earning six Championship Series appearances (2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018) in the past eight seasons while bringing back-to-back Atlantic League championships to Long Island (2012, 2013).  Michael is proud of the growth of the QuackerJack Foundation during his tenure. Founded in 2003, the team’s charitable arm has continued to expand its efforts and now contributes to over 800 non-profit and community organizations each year, while bringing awareness to worthy programs and causes in need of assistance on Long Island. Additionally, Michael is a member of the Energeia Partnership, which brings together ethical leaders from Long Island’s public, private and not-for-profit sectors that work to address many of the region’s most difficult issues, such as education, institutional racism, poverty and the working poor, land use, energy, transportation, healthcare and media/social networking. Prior to joining the Ducks, Michael worked at the National Football League Commissioner's Office in New York City for seven years (1995-2002). During his time at the NFL, he was assigned to work two AFC Championship games, three Super Bowls and six NFL Drafts. The Manhasset native earned his Bachelor's Degree at St. John’s University and currently resides in Sayville with his wife and their three children

On July 11th 2001 Michael OBrien was hit head-on by a speeding S.U.V. during a bike ride. He calls it his Last Bad Day and it's a grateful one because it shifted his perspective in almost everyone aspect of his life. His recovery helped him climb to the corporate executive suite on his own terms and sparked his passion in helping other leaders shift their perspectives on leadership through executive coaching, speaking, and his memoir, Shift:Creating Better Tomorrows. To celebrate his 18th anniversary of my Last Bad Day this July, I'm setting out to help 1,000,000 people have their Last Bad Day as well.  Michael's Website: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ Michael's Book (Use coupon code "shift" for 25% off the shipping cost!): https://www.mylastbadday.com/get-your-copy Michael's Wealth Language Quiz: https://quiz.leadquizzes.com/q/JzB2KI

Jeremy Asgari is an entrepreneur in the experiential and events industry. He got his start 15 years ago promoting nightlife parties and quickly grew a large network which started in New York City and is expanding globally. He became passionate about producing unique experiences and dove into producing live music events which eventually lead to working with various brands and finally the ability to execute engaging active events. Asgari has been running his company Socialight Entertainment for 15 years and in the last two years have been focusing on his latest project the Outsiders. He says his forte is his networking ability, his creative vision and his ability to execute. He is currently most proud of the impact the Outsiders has had in such a short amount of time. He feels the positive impact it’s having on its members which has reached far beyond his expectations already; and yet there's the potential to do so much more.

Fred Jacobs is the Chief Revenue Officer at Apex Fund Services Group.  Throughout his career, Jacobs has held various leadership roles the US, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, equipping him with comprehensive cross-jurisdictional management experience. Prior to joining Apex, Jacobs managed sales, relationship management and client service for the Fiserv Investment Services group. His 20 years of achievements in the Alternative Investment Industry include building the business development activities for both SS&C GlobeOp and PFPC/PNC. Jacobs brings the ability to understand client needs and to build and manage an institutional grade, multi-disciplined sales force across a global platform. In addition to holding leadership positions at some of the most renowned financial services companies in the country, Jacobs has established an industry-wide reputation through serving as chairman and moderator at several major investment industry conferences. He has spoken on topics related to growth, structure, and trends in the global money management industry.

Throughout his career, character actor Holt McCallany was a go-to for strong, silent and decidedly dangerous men on either side of the moral fence, as evidenced by his small but memorable turns in films like "Alien 3" (1989), "Tyson" (HBO, 1995), "Fight Club" (1999) and "Three Kings" (1999). The scion of an acting family, McCallany paid his dues in a wide variety of projects, rarely vaulting past supporting roles, but always delivering a committed and often unsettling performance. In 2011, he advanced to leading man status with "Lights Out" (FX), a gritty drama about a former heavyweight boxer who forges a comeback to save his family from criminal pressures. Though the series lasted only one season, it propelled the actor to a new level of visibility through key roles in films including hacking drama "Blackhat" (2015), crime thriller "Shot Caller" (2016), action sequel "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" (2016) and Clint Eastwood's aviation biopic "Sully" (2016).   Born Holt Quinn McAloney on Sept. 3, 1964, Holt McCallany was the oldest of two sons by Irish actor Michael McAloney, who won a Tony Award for his production of Brendan Behan's "Borstal Boy," and actress-singer Julie Wilson. A childhood spent in Dublin was cut short by his parents' divorce, with McCallany returning with his parents to the United States. There, he was sent to live with his maternal grandparents in Omaha, NE, but this period was a troubled one for him. After being expelled from school, he ran away to Los Angeles, where he decided to become an actor. McCallany's parents eventually tracked him down and sent him back to Ireland to finish high school. After graduation, he studied French at the Sorbonne and theater at the Ecole Marcel Marceau.   Upon returning to the States, McCallany apprenticed at the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival in Cleveland, OH, then relocated to New York City, where he landed a job as an understudy in Neil Simon's "Biloxi Blues" on Broadway. His feature film debut came in 1987's "Creepshow 2" as a murderous Native American who receives his comeuppance at the hands of a cigar store Indian come to life. Soon after, he found steady work in films and on television. His intense presence and formidable build made him a natural for men of action on either side of the law, whom he portrayed in minor and supporting roles for such noted directors as Brian De Palma with "Casualties of War" (1989); David Fincher, who cast him as a self-sacrificing convict in "Alien 3" (1989) and as the Mechanic who explains the rules of "Fight Club" (1999); and for William Friedkin in the box office bomb, "Jade" (1995). McCallany found more substantial roles in independent fare or television; the former provided him with his first starring role in "The Search for One-Eye Jimmy" (1994), as a film student who encounters a parade of odd characters upon his return to his hometown of Brooklyn. The latter brought him to the HBO biopic "Tyson" (1995), in which he starred as legendary fight trainer Teddy Atlas, who helped develop Tyson from street tough to boxing legend. The project inspired McCallany to develop his own television program about a trainer, which would eventually bring him to the FX Network and "Lights Out."   McCallany continued to work steadily throughout the late 1990s and early 21st century in steely character roles for films and television shows both major and minor. He was the by-the-books lieutenant who made life difficult for George Clooney in "Three Kings" (1999), enjoyed a recurring role for three seasons of "CSI: Miami" (CBS, 2002-12) as a tormented cop who ends his own life after being implicated with tampered evidence, and played an Irish mobster who pressed Peter Petrelli (Milo Ventimiglia) into committing crimes for him on "Heroes" (NBC, 2006-2010). While pitching his boxing trainer series to HBO, he was informed that FX was developing a show about an aging fighter who was forced to return to the ring. McCallany was eventually cast in "Lights Out" as Patrick "Lights" Leary, a forty-something brawler who re-enters the sport after landing in trouble with a local mobster. After the show's cancelation, McCallany returned to the big screen with supporting roles in action thriller "Gangster Squad" (2012) and Sylvester Stallone vehicle "Bullet to the Head" (2012). Another TV series, crime drama "Golden Boy" (CBS 2013) was again canceled after a single season, but led to a recurring role as a district attorney on later seasons of procedural drama "Blue Bloods" (CBS 2010- ). Supporting roles in Liam Neeson thriller "Run All Night" (2015), hacking adventure "Blackhat" (2015), romantic comedy "The Perfect Guy" (2015) and crime drama "Shot Caller" (2016) were followed by a pair of high profile character roles opposite Tom Hanks in Clint Eastwood's "Sully" (2016) and Tom Cruise" in action-adventure sequel "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" (2016). This bio was provided by Turner Classic Movies

Jared Kleinert is an entrepreneur, TED and keynote speaker, and award-winning author who’s been named USA Today's "Most Connected Millennial" after spending years identifying and connecting hundreds of the world's smartest and most talented Millennials. His first book 2 Billion Under 20 was voted the "#1 Entrepreneurship Book of 2015" by the Axiom Business Book Awards and his latest book 3 Billion Under 30 was released in January 2017 profiling 75 Avengers-esque individuals who have collectively started companies worth billions of dollars and reach hundreds of millions of people each month through their work. In addition to his research and keynote speaking business, he's the CEO of Kleinert Ventures (kleinertventures.com), a marketing and business development agency that partners with #1 NYT bestselling authors, Fortune 500 executives, major keynote speakers, Emmy award-winning journalists, seven-figure business owners, VC-backed startup founders, and others who lead their industries and positively impact the world with their thought leadership. The United Nations has touted him as a "Champion For Humanity."

Wally Backman is in his first season as manager of the Long Island Ducks in 2019. He brings 20 seasons of managerial experience across professional baseball to Long Island, having amassed a 1,127-1,077 overall record (.511 winning percentage). In that time, the Oregon native has led his teams to six Division Championships and three League Championships. Additionally, he was named the 2014 Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year after guiding the Las Vegas 51’s (AAA, Mets) to a league-best 81-63 record. Prior to his coaching career, Backman enjoyed a 14-year Major League playing career. Nine of those seasons (1980-88) were spent played with the New York Mets, where he helped lead the team to a World Series Championship in 1986. He also spent time in “The Show” with the Minnesota Twins (1989), Pittsburgh Pirates (1990), Philadelphia Phillies (1991-92) and Seattle Mariners (1993). The infielder compiled a .275 lifetime batting average with 240 RBIs, 482 runs scored, 893 hits, 138 doubles and 117 stolen bases in 1,102 MLB games. Backman was originally drafted in the first round (16th overall) by the Mets in the 1977 MLB Draft.

First and foremost, Todd Richheimer is a dad to two amazing little girls. Isla is 3 1/2 and Brooke 1 1/2. He's a husband to an amazing woman - who he met the first day of law school - and he's someone who prizes his relationships with his family and friends above all else.  He's a lawyer, tech entrepreneur and the co-founder of Lawfty. He is in the business of turning legal advertising into a science. He's someone who believes that work should be fun, but that fun is not a substitute for hard work. Richheimer is an eternal optimist, exercise enthusiast and aspiring vegan (who loves buffalo wings, which is a problem). He's worked as an investment banker, political operative and a lawyer. Richheimer says he stopped "working" the day he became an entrepreneur, and he plans to spend the rest of his life collaborating with smart people to build cool businesses.

William "Billy" McNamara studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and has since notched up over sixty-five film and TV appearances. One of his first roles was that of Joel in the teen movie Dream a Little Dream (1989) with Corey Feldman and Corey Haim. He followed this up with the Bette Midler film Stella (1990). It was during the nineties, however, that McNamara - arguably - turned out some of his best performances. He gave a great performance as Derek Wolfe Jr in the Ernest R. Dickerson manhunt thriller Surviving the Game (1994), in which he worked with a cast of talented veteran actors including F. Murray Abraham, Gary Busey, Rutger Hauer, and John C. McGinley. That same year he was again teamed with Gary Busey - and Tom Berenger - in the Navy comedy Chasers (1994), directed by Dennis Hopper. His most prized - and chilling - role, though, is that of Peter Foley the copycat serial killer in the psychological thriller Copycat (1995). The film also starred Sigourney Weaver, Dermot Mulroney, and jazz musician Harry Connick Jr.. He appeared with Andrew McCarthy and John Stockwell in Stag (1997), and made his way towards the millennium opposite Gabriel Byrne in the World War II drama The Brylcreem Boys (1998). McNamara's first feature film role was in acclaimed cult horror director Dario Argento's slasher classic, Opera (1987). But don't fear: the actor is actually a kind spiritualist and an avid animal rights activist, putting much time, energy, and money into the plight of the dolphins and small whales off the shores of Japan. In addition McNamara involves himself in animal rescue in general, Kundalini, and Yoga! McNamara was the host of "Animal Intervention" on National Geographic in 2012.