The Pursuit of Purpose: Whitney Jurjevich

The Pursuit of Purpose: Dr. Mary Affee

This episode introduces Dr. Mary Affee, founder of Horizon Integrated Wellness Group, who shares how she overcame significant personal adversity to build a thriving, purpose-driven mental health organization. She highlights her commitment to service, expanding access to care for underserved communities, and integrating innovative approaches like AI and holistic therapy to scale impact. Throughout her story, Dr. Affee emphasizes perseverance, servant leadership, and empowering others as the foundation for meaningful success in both business and life.

The Pursuit of Purpose: Todd Hamilton

This episode introduces Todd Hamilton, a seasoned commercial real estate leader and co-founder of Citywide Commercial, who shares how he transitioned from banking into a successful brokerage career through mentorship, hard work, and entrepreneurial risk-taking. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, relationships, integrity, and hustle—highlighting how smaller, nimble firms can compete with larger companies through speed, collaboration, and technology. Throughout his story, Todd underscores relying on faith, maintaining a strong reputation, and consistently doing the right thing as the foundation for long-term success in both business and life.

The Pursuit of Purpose: Mike Corgiat

Mike shares his journey from accidentally entering the mortgage industry to building a successful private lending firm, highlighting how adaptability, continuous learning, and strong relationships shaped his career over more than three decades. His story emphasizes the importance of understanding risk through asset-based lending, moving quickly in competitive markets, and surrounding yourself with knowledgeable people who can help you grow. He encourages aspiring real estate professionals to educate themselves, build networks, choose a focused path, and approach opportunities with preparation, integrity, and a willingness to learn, ultimately finding purpose in helping others succeed.

The Pursuit of Purpose: Oleg Bortman

Oleg shares his journey from immigrating to the United States to building a successful real estate business, highlighting how a mindset shift from working for money to making money work for him transformed his career. His story emphasizes the importance of taking risks, betting on yourself, learning through failure, and seeking mentorship to accelerate growth. He encourages young people to prioritize health, use their time wisely, and explore different paths early in life to discover purpose and create long-term success.

The Pursuit of Purpose: Matt MacLean

Matt Maclean shares his journey from an uncertain college path to building a successful career in wealth management, ultimately leading and scaling a values-driven advisory firm. His story highlights the power of discipline, faith, and resilience through challenges like the financial crisis, as well as the importance of strong partnerships and intentional leadership. He emphasizes living with purpose by investing in family, developing others, and creating lasting impact beyond personal success.