In this powerful episode of the Agents of Innovation podcast, Joe Gallagher—founder and CEO of Apastioli and a former Grammy-nominated musician—shares his remarkable journey from rising rock artist to surviving a devastating car accident, spiraling into addiction, facing legal battles, and ultimately finding faith, sobriety, and a new entrepreneurial purpose. Joe recounts how a simple batch of his grandmother’s pasta sauce sparked the launch of Apastioli, a rapidly growing food and fragrance brand intertwined with his mission to help others in recovery. He also reveals his vision for a regenerative farm, upcoming film and TV projects based on his story, and why manifestation, service, and trusting God now guide his life and business.
Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BrUi_wDB3ug
Learn more about him at: https://www.apastioli.com
Find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/joegallagherjr/
Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on:
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00:00 – Intro to Joe Gallagher and the Agents of Innovation podcast.
01:20 – Meeting Joe in Charleston
03:20 – The Fearless Journeys community & upcoming Chile–Argentina trip
04:24 – What is Apastioli?
04:59 – Grammy Nomination & The Car Accident
06:18 – Injuries, Recovery, and Identity Crisis
07:42 – Attempted Murder Charge
09:56 – DUI, Addiction, and Hitting Bottom; The downward spiral and legal consequences.
13:17 – Rock Bottom to Redemption.
14:30 – Pasta Sauce Sparks a Business; How feeding friends in recovery launched Apastioli.
21:41 – Packaging, FDA, and Scaling Challenges
23:10 – Vision for a Regenerative Farm
26:13 – Discovering the 1,700-acre Long Wing Plantation
27:38 – From Bars to Jars (the Book); Joe’s first book and the storytelling strategy behind it.
28:36 – Angel Studios Reaches Out
29:38 – Writing the Fictional Sequel; A future vision in book form
31:28 – The Power of Storytelling in Entrepreneurship; How Joe’s story builds brand connection.
32:14 – Angel Studios, The Chosen & Film Industry Insights
36:02 – The Apastioli Brand Expands to Fragrances; Moonshine lessons, oil extraction, and luxury fragrance development.
40:38 – Vision, Manifestation & Mapping the Future; Why Joe writes fiction to shape reality.
42:24 – The Letter to God That Came True; A year of manifestations unexpectedly becoming reality.
43:30 – How to Get Joe’s Book, "From Bars to Jars," and where to find it online.
44:21 – Apastioli: Products, Website & Trademark Story; Where to buy Apastioli sauces and fragrances.
45:44 – Joe’s Film/TV Development Team; Managers, agents, producers—full momentum ahead.
48:36 – The 1,700-Acre Farm Update: Why the owners are holding out for Joe’s project.
49:36 – Investment Opportunity; Joe is open to investors and shares potential ROI.
50:17 – Joe’s Message to Anyone Struggling: Why his phone number is public and how he wants to serve others.
51:30 – Closing Thoughts: Faith, manifestation, service, and Joe’s gratitude.
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In this powerful episode of the Agents of Innovation podcast, Joe Gallagher—founder and CEO of Apastioli and a former Grammy-nominated musician—shares his remarkable journey from rising rock artist to surviving a devastating car accident, spiraling into addiction, facing legal battles, and ultimately finding faith, sobriety, and a new entrepreneurial purpose. Joe recounts how a simple batch of his grandmother’s pasta sauce sparked the launch of Apastioli, a rapidly growing food and fragrance brand intertwined with his mission to help others in recovery. He also reveals his vision for a regenerative farm, upcoming film and TV projects based on his story, and why manifestation, service, and trusting God now guide his life and business.
Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BrUi_wDB3ug
Learn more about him at: https://www.apastioli.com
Find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/joegallagherjr/
Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on:
Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio
X: / https://x.com/agentinnovation
Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast
You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys
You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org and subscribe to our free newsletter at: https://fearlessjourneys.substack.com
00:00 – Intro to Joe Gallagher and the Agents of Innovation podcast.
01:20 – Meeting Joe in Charleston
03:20 – The Fearless Journeys community & upcoming Chile–Argentina trip
04:24 – What is Apastioli?
04:59 – Grammy Nomination & The Car Accident
06:18 – Injuries, Recovery, and Identity Crisis
07:42 – Attempted Murder Charge
09:56 – DUI, Addiction, and Hitting Bottom; The downward spiral and legal consequences.
13:17 – Rock Bottom to Redemption.
14:30 – Pasta Sauce Sparks a Business; How feeding friends in recovery launched Apastioli.
21:41 – Packaging, FDA, and Scaling Challenges
23:10 – Vision for a Regenerative Farm
26:13 – Discovering the 1,700-acre Long Wing Plantation
27:38 – From Bars to Jars (the Book); Joe’s first book and the storytelling strategy behind it.
28:36 – Angel Studios Reaches Out
29:38 – Writing the Fictional Sequel; A future vision in book form
31:28 – The Power of Storytelling in Entrepreneurship; How Joe’s story builds brand connection.
32:14 – Angel Studios, The Chosen & Film Industry Insights
36:02 – The Apastioli Brand Expands to Fragrances; Moonshine lessons, oil extraction, and luxury fragrance development.
40:38 – Vision, Manifestation & Mapping the Future; Why Joe writes fiction to shape reality.
42:24 – The Letter to God That Came True; A year of manifestations unexpectedly becoming reality.
43:30 – How to Get Joe’s Book, "From Bars to Jars," and where to find it online.
44:21 – Apastioli: Products, Website & Trademark Story; Where to buy Apastioli sauces and fragrances.
45:44 – Joe’s Film/TV Development Team; Managers, agents, producers—full momentum ahead.
48:36 – The 1,700-Acre Farm Update: Why the owners are holding out for Joe’s project.
49:36 – Investment Opportunity; Joe is open to investors and shares potential ROI.
50:17 – Joe’s Message to Anyone Struggling: Why his phone number is public and how he wants to serve others.
51:30 – Closing Thoughts: Faith, manifestation, service, and Joe’s gratitude.
Episode 152: Ed Moore, President-Emeritus, Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
Agents of Innovation
1 hour 6 minutes 47 seconds
10 months ago
Episode 152: Ed Moore, President-Emeritus, Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
Edwin H. (Ed) Moore, Ph.D., is the President-Emeritus of the Independent Colleges and Universities ofFlorida, a Tallahassee based association of 30 private, not for profit colleges and universities. He led the Association from 2003 until 2019. He also served as the Executive Director of the Higher EducationFacilities Finance Authority in Florida and as Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Independent College Fund, a non-profit organization.
Over his career he has served in leadership roles in both legislative and executive branches, in the private sector and in several not for profit organizations. He is a recognized policy expert. He has served in many significant positions in a wide array of policy arenas, including education, insurance, healthcare, mental health, criminal justice, and many other areas. As Florida recovered from Covid related issues he was asked to serve as Executive Director of the RESET Florida Task Force, helping to develop action plans to bolster the Florida economy. He authored "The Speakers Vol. II, a history of the Speakers of the Florida House of Representatives."
Ed was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve as a member of the Florida Commission on Ethics and previously to the Florida Constitution mandated Government Efficiency Task Force. He currently serves as a Trustee for the HCA Florida Capital Hospital, and as a member of the Florida Historic Capitol Foundation Board of Directors. He is a frequent guest on The Morning Show with Preston Scott, The Ed Dean Show, The Usual Suspects, and several other state outlets.
Ed earned a BS and an MSPA in the 1970’s from Florida State University, the master’s while working full-time. He had previously earned an AA from Broward Junior College while working full-time. After he sold his company and returned to Florida in 1999, he both worked full-time and pursued and earned his Ph.D. from FSU.
He has been married to Kathleen Armstrong Moore for 50 years. They have four adult children and eight wonderful grandchildren. They reside in Tallahassee.
Ed was our guest on Episode 152 of the Agents of Innovation podcast.
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Agents of Innovation
In this powerful episode of the Agents of Innovation podcast, Joe Gallagher—founder and CEO of Apastioli and a former Grammy-nominated musician—shares his remarkable journey from rising rock artist to surviving a devastating car accident, spiraling into addiction, facing legal battles, and ultimately finding faith, sobriety, and a new entrepreneurial purpose. Joe recounts how a simple batch of his grandmother’s pasta sauce sparked the launch of Apastioli, a rapidly growing food and fragrance brand intertwined with his mission to help others in recovery. He also reveals his vision for a regenerative farm, upcoming film and TV projects based on his story, and why manifestation, service, and trusting God now guide his life and business.
Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BrUi_wDB3ug
Learn more about him at: https://www.apastioli.com
Find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/joegallagherjr/
Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on:
Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio
X: / https://x.com/agentinnovation
Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast
You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys
You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org and subscribe to our free newsletter at: https://fearlessjourneys.substack.com
00:00 – Intro to Joe Gallagher and the Agents of Innovation podcast.
01:20 – Meeting Joe in Charleston
03:20 – The Fearless Journeys community & upcoming Chile–Argentina trip
04:24 – What is Apastioli?
04:59 – Grammy Nomination & The Car Accident
06:18 – Injuries, Recovery, and Identity Crisis
07:42 – Attempted Murder Charge
09:56 – DUI, Addiction, and Hitting Bottom; The downward spiral and legal consequences.
13:17 – Rock Bottom to Redemption.
14:30 – Pasta Sauce Sparks a Business; How feeding friends in recovery launched Apastioli.
21:41 – Packaging, FDA, and Scaling Challenges
23:10 – Vision for a Regenerative Farm
26:13 – Discovering the 1,700-acre Long Wing Plantation
27:38 – From Bars to Jars (the Book); Joe’s first book and the storytelling strategy behind it.
28:36 – Angel Studios Reaches Out
29:38 – Writing the Fictional Sequel; A future vision in book form
31:28 – The Power of Storytelling in Entrepreneurship; How Joe’s story builds brand connection.
32:14 – Angel Studios, The Chosen & Film Industry Insights
36:02 – The Apastioli Brand Expands to Fragrances; Moonshine lessons, oil extraction, and luxury fragrance development.
40:38 – Vision, Manifestation & Mapping the Future; Why Joe writes fiction to shape reality.
42:24 – The Letter to God That Came True; A year of manifestations unexpectedly becoming reality.
43:30 – How to Get Joe’s Book, "From Bars to Jars," and where to find it online.
44:21 – Apastioli: Products, Website & Trademark Story; Where to buy Apastioli sauces and fragrances.
45:44 – Joe’s Film/TV Development Team; Managers, agents, producers—full momentum ahead.
48:36 – The 1,700-Acre Farm Update: Why the owners are holding out for Joe’s project.
49:36 – Investment Opportunity; Joe is open to investors and shares potential ROI.
50:17 – Joe’s Message to Anyone Struggling: Why his phone number is public and how he wants to serve others.
51:30 – Closing Thoughts: Faith, manifestation, service, and Joe’s gratitude.
