In this inspiring episode of Portfolio Pulse, host Steven Huskey sits down with Melissa Monte—creator of the top‑ranked Mind Love podcast with over 5 million downloads and 500+ episodes. Melissa shares her powerful journey from personal trauma and a wrongful felony conviction to becoming an award‑winning podcaster featured in Forbes and Harper’s Bazaar. She opens up about rebuilding her identity, diving into neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom, and discovering how aligning passion with purpose fueled her entrepreneurial success. Melissa also discusses how business owners can use curiosity, personal alignment, and the power of the mind to grow sustainably—without burnout.

In this episode of Portfolio Pulse, host Steven Huskey sits down with Mark Young, Acting CEO of Zona Health, to explore an entrepreneurial journey that took an unexpected turn into cardiovascular innovation. What began as a short-term consulting role evolved into a seven-year mission leading FDA clinical trials and reshaping how we think about heart health. Mark shares how his background in marketing, education, and entrepreneurship uniquely positioned him to lead a health technology company, why entrepreneurs often neglect their health, and how focusing on root causes—both in business and wellness—can prevent crises before they happen. A candid conversation on saying yes, figuring it out, and building success without sacrificing health along the way.

In this episode of Portfolio Pulse, host Steven Huskey sits down with Ariez Dustoor, experienced investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of NB Group. Ariez shares his journey from consulting at McKinsey and investing at Audax to founding a private equity firm focused on family- and founder-owned businesses across the U.S. and Canada. The conversation explores why private equity has become a compelling path for business owners, how NB Group identifies and partners with the right companies, and what successful transition planning looks like. Listeners gain valuable insight into aligning long-term business goals with the right investment partner and building sustainable value beyond a single exit.