Host Tony Triumph sits down with Angel Gregorio, DC-based entrepreneur, educator, and community builder whose journey from a single vacant storefront to a multimillion-dollar development is redefining what community-led growth looks like in practice. Recorded live during Congressional Black Caucus Week in Washington, DC, this episode captures Angel’s unfiltered insights on intentional disruption, using your 9-to-5 as “dream funding,” and building businesses that show up for the communities they serve. From founding The Spice Suite to launching Black and Forth—DC’s first Black-owned strip mall—Angel shares how rule-breaking, vision protection, and collective ownership can turn everyday ideas into national movements. This conversation is a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship, local impact at scale, and what it truly means to build a better brand from the ground up.

Host Tony Triumph sits down with Mariam Asmar, a global brand leader whose career spans from advertising legacy brands like Coca-Cola and L'Oréal to driving creative strategy in the tech world at Braze. Together, they unpack the real story behind Cannes Lions and explore how Mariam is bridging the gap between brand storytelling and performance-driven tech. This conversation is packed with lessons on how founders and marketers can leverage collaboration and creative innovation to build a better brand in today's landscape.

In this episode, Tony Triumph sits down with Samyr Laine, Managing Partner and GP of Freedom Trail Capital, to explore his extraordinary journey from Olympian to venture capitalist. From working with Will & Jada Pinkett Smith to Jay-Z, Samyr shares how he transitioned from representing Haiti in the 2012 London Olympics to leading major operations at Westbrook Entertainment and Roc Nation. We’ll discuss how he now leverages that expertise to back successful investments in the world of venture capital, including celebrity-owned brands like Issa Rae’s Sienna Naturals and Ciara’s Ten to One Rum. We also delve into Samyr’s early days at Harvard, where he roomed with Mark Zuckerberg, and how his unique pre and post-college experiences shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. Get ready for invaluable lessons on the business of entertainment branding, the power of celebrity endorsements, and how entrepreneurs can leverage their experiences for major success.

Ever wondered how a dentist becomes a social media star and a hip-hop legend? Dr. Catrise Austin, aka "The Queen of Smiles™️," joins Tony Triumph to spill the secrets behind her meteoric rise. In this episode, you'll learn: How Dr. Austin bootstrapped a thriving dental practice from scratch in NYC. The incredible story behind the Cardi B shoutout that tripled her business. Dr. Austin's social media magic: building a community of over 80,000 fans. From "Get Smiled" to "Charcoal Teeth Whitening," how her best-selling books made her a media darling (Today Show, ABC, even TMZ!). This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, social media enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to build a powerful personal brand.

Tony Triumph is joined by NYC based Visual Artist and Creative Director Alex Alpert. A full time artist who's worked with major brands like Nike, American Express, and Formula 1, and celebrities like Doja Cat and The Weeknd, Alex shares how this international art week has helped shape his career, why he prefers co-creating with brands, and his unique journey to becoming an artist. In partnership with Baileys Irish Cream, and recorded live and produced during NRVLD’s Art of Wellness events during Art Basel Miami, this episode explores an important conversation on how partnerships come to life from the eyes of an artist, and best ways to build them while staying authentic to your work and vision.

Dr. Marcus Collins, an Award-winning Marketer and former Chief-Strategy-Officer at Wieden+Kennedy (New York), joins Tony Triumph to deep-dive into his former role of running digital strategy for Beyoncé, as well as contributions to the launch and success of brands like Google’s “Real Tone” technology, the “Made In America” music festival, and the Brooklyn Nets. We’ll also discuss his new bestselling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be, where he examines the influence of culture on consumption and unpacks how everyone from marketers to activists can leverage culture to get people to take action.

Serenbe is a wellness community that was born in an effort to protect the beautiful rural land just outside of Atlanta known as Chattahoochee Hill Country. We're joined by Garnie Nygren, Serenbe's COO and eldest daughter of Serenbe’s Founder, Steve Nygren, who is an ambitious multi-entrepreneur and has co-created a number sub-brands that continue to elevate the Serenbe vision. We’re also joined by Monica Olsen, Serenbe’s CMO, to discuss what it’s like to not only live at Serenbe, but to build and run a sustainable wellness community, and a brand that outlives you.

Dujon C. Smith is the Global Co-Lead for Accenture's Black Founder's Development Program. Led by Accenture Ventures, the new initiative will help improve Black communities' ability to create wealth for those who previously did not have a seat at the table, and enable the next generation of innovation. In honor of Black History Month, Dujon joins Tony Triumph to explain why we should all be supporting Black and BIPOC founders along the entrepreneurial journey.

Dr. Constance Craig-Mason, MRFC® and CEO of Concierge Financial Advisory joins Tony Triumph to discuss financial empowerment while building the brand of your dreams.

Christine Noh, CEO of Nohble, joins Tony Triumph to share why she rebranded her family's 30+ year business, and how she now dominates as an online e-commerce and Sneaker & Apparel Retailer.

Kibi Anderson, Emmy Award Winning Film Producer and former President of the #1 Facebook Watch Show Red Table Talk, joins Tony Triumph to discuss how to Build & Scale A Multi-Million Dollar Digital Media Brand.

Mikhail Damiani, founding partner and CEO at Bluebite LLC, joins Tony Triumph to discuss how to dominate the Digital Market + the importance of IoT technology and it’s Trillion dollar retail economy.

Retail Strategist and Pop up Architect™ Melissa Gonzalez joins Tony Triumph to discuss the role pop-up shops play in brand building for retail + digital brands.

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