Ep. 119 - Men’s Fertility and Performance w/Luke Novak

Ep. 119 - Men’s Fertility and Performance w/Luke Novak

Luke Novak is the Co-Founder of TIES, a men's fertility and performance company changing the way men approach preconception health. Built on the belief that fatherhood begins long before a child is born, TIES empowers men to take an active role in the fertility journey with doctor-formulated, research-backed supplements designed to support reproductive health. In this episode of the Born or Made Podcast, Luke shares why men's fertility has been overlooked for so long, what inspired the creation of TIES, and how education, science, and personal responsibility can help more couples start the families they've dreamed of.

Ep. 118 - Becoming the Champion of Your Life w/Rob Stein

Rob Stein is a national speaker, coach, entrepreneur, published author, and championship bodybuilder who has built and scaled multiple businesses across a variety of industries, including the creation of the #1 online training platform in the United States for real estate sales. Through this work, he has spoken to over 50,000 people and coached more than 12,000 entrepreneurs nationwide, experience that led him to develop a repeatable approach to performance and growth. Rob is the creator of the Impossible to Fail framework, built on one core belief: with the right guidance, executed with massive action, relentless consistency, and time, it is impossible to fail. With a Master’s degree in Education, Rob is known for combining motivation and inspiration with clear, tactical, step-by-step execution. He was a featured TEDxWestminster speaker and is trusted by leaders and high performers who are ready to operate at a higher standard and fully live out their potential.

Ep. 117 - Finding the Strength within You w/Jay Setchell

Raised on a working farm and shaped by his service in the Marines, Jay has built a life defined by grit, resilience, and an unwavering belief that where there's a will, there's a way. Throughout his journey as an entrepreneur and business leader, he has faced life's highest highs and toughest setbacks, drawing strength from faith, purpose, and the choices we make every day. Now in his mid-70s and living with paralysis, Jay continues to lead multiple ventures while inspiring others to embrace courage, perseverance, and the power to never quit. His story is a reminder that success isn't determined by circumstances, but by the mindset and determination to keep moving forward.

Ep. 116 - Revitalizing a Town through the Best Water Around w/Guy Fortt

Guy is a seasoned theater presence who studied at Shaw University in Raleigh, NC, has been featured on Broadway in Oprah Winfrey’s The Color Purple. For years he has brought his unique flavor to an impressive variety of roles in New York City and Connecticut, commanding the stage in productions of Charles H. Fullers A Soldiers Play, August Wilson's Seven Guitars, and Tennessee Williams A Streetcar Named Desire among others. In Hollywood, Guy holds his own working alongside the film industry’s best in such projects as director David Frankel's The Devil Wears Prada starring Meryl Streep; director Sydney Pollack’s The Interpreter, and Don’t Nobody Love the Game More Than Me, directed by Martha Pinson and winner of the Toronto Online Film Award. In addition to his stage and cinema work, Fortt has also found success in television having appeared on diverse shows including Law & Order SVU, Netflix's Jessica Jones, and Saturday Night Live.

Ep. 115 - From College Dropout to Life Long Learner w/ Robb Costomiris

Robb Costomiris is a capital markets and fundraising executive with more than 20 years of experience across Wall Street, private equity, real estate, and investment advisory firms. As President of MIOYM Equities, he leads capital formation efforts for real estate projects nationwide, helping investors and operators navigate complex deals from sourcing to exit. Having managed teams of more than 150 financial advisors and raised capital across multiple asset classes, Robb brings a deep understanding of investor psychology, deal structuring, and relationship building.