I grew up in Detroit, where the dream was to go to work for GM or Ford, stay there until 65, and retire with a gold watch. These days, many people reach retirement age and realize they haven’t saved enough to stop working. My guest today, Tish Cook, is a licensed financial strategist and retirement planning expert who helps people prepare for the future they want.

It seems like everyone is calling themselves an AI expert these days. But my guest today, Sanjay Kalluvilayil, is actually in the trenches helping people understand this rapidly changing technology. He’s the host of The AI Space Podcast, where he shares information and conversations designed to help people make sense of the AI world.

Some distances are easy to recognize, but there’s another kind we often overlook. We can spend years beside someone and still feel farther apart than we’d like. My guest today, Dr. Jonathan “JT” Thorp, is the CEO of Quantum Connections and author of Never Too Far, a book about building stronger relationships and creating deeper connections at home, at work, and in everyday life.

When I first came to Dallas in the early ’90s, the Telecom Corridor was all the rage, and Tech Titans was always part of the conversation about what was next in technology. More than 30 years later, Tech Titans still recognizes the people and companies shaping North Texas technology. My guest today, Wendi Wilburn, is the president and CEO of Tech Titans, and she’s here to talk about innovation, AI, and what the future holds.

I’m a proud graduate of Michigan State University, and I’ve seen firsthand how valuable it can be to connect with fellow alumni. Whether it’s coffee, lunch, or a networking event, you never know where one connection can lead. My guest today, Sanjay Baskaran, is the CEO and co-founder of AlumX, a platform designed to take alumni networking a step further.

Getting out of prison is only the beginning of a much bigger challenge. Imagine trying to start a business with a criminal record and finding out how difficult it can be to get a loan or access the resources you need. My guest today, Bryan Robert, is the executive director of Entre Capital and is working to help formerly incarcerated individuals build a path forward through entrepreneurship.

I love featuring attorneys on this show, especially those who have risen to the top of their profession. That perfectly describes Rusty Reynolds, founding partner of Reynolds & Reynolds Law Firm. He’s here to discuss medical malpractice, car accidents, and helping people get the compensation they deserve.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s can turn a family’s world upside down. Finding quality care is difficult enough, but for many families, the cost can make it feel completely out of reach. My guest today, Dr. Charliette Cummings, is working to make compassionate, affordable memory care more accessible, especially in communities where options are limited.