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.

In this episode of Portfolio Pulse, host Steven Huskey sits down with Jennifer Q. Williams, founder of Saint Louis Closet Company, to explore her inspiring entrepreneurial journey from graduate student to industry trailblazer. Jennifer shares how a simple idea—helping people get organized—evolved into a thriving 30,000-square-foot business employing 40 people. She reveals the marketing mindset that helped her transform “closet design” into a lifestyle brand and discusses how organization impacts not only our homes, but also our mental clarity and productivity. Her story is a testament to perseverance, purpose, and finding opportunity in unexpected places.

In this episode of Portfolio Pulse, host Steven Huskey welcomes Roger Chen—financial advisor, CFA, and fractional CFO at My eCFO. With a background in risk and capital management for major institutions, Roger now helps entrepreneurs and business owners accelerate profits and scale smarter through tailored CFO services. He shares lessons from shifting from corporate giants to small and mid-sized businesses, the importance of assembling the right team, and the three key questions every business owner should ask before tackling finances on their own.

In this episode of Portfolio Pulse, Steven Huskey sits down with Tim Smith, CFP®, founder and CEO of Aurora Private Wealth. With over 40 years of experience navigating market cycles, Tim shares how he helps high-net-worth clients and advisors prepare for volatility through customized strategies, downside protection, and advanced planning. From separating politics from investment decisions to tailoring portfolios for both risk tolerance and emotional resilience, Tim reveals why true personalization—not scalability—is key to building lasting financial confidence.

Entrepreneur, author, and founder of multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses, Kasim Aslam joins Portfolio Pulse to share his unconventional journey from college dropout to building the world’s #1 Google Ads agency. In this episode, Kasim breaks down the “Hourglass of Niching” framework, explains how we've all received the same piece of bad advice on niche marketing, and reveals how to choose the right opportunities that align with your values—not just profits. A must-listen for entrepreneurs ready to refine their focus and scale smarter.

In this episode of Portfolio Pulse, host Steven sits down with Scott Zimmerman, entrepreneur at Corporate Strategies (CorpStrat) one of Los Angeles’ top employee benefits brokers. With 35 years in the industry, Scott shares how he found his way to a boutique agency serving over 500 companies by prioritizing relationships, strategic partnerships, and exceptional client service over flashy marketing. From his humble start buying his own life insurance policy at 19 to leading a 22-person team, Scott discusses the mindset shift that transformed his career, the challenges of breaking into the industry, and why helping people—not chasing commissions—is the true key to longevity.