Deep Thinking Episodes
Jan. 25, 2026
E320 - Tina Rattigan: Talent, Truth and the Business of Modelling
In this episode of Back2Basics, host Leticia Latino sits down with Tina Rattigan, founder of Propel Models, for an honest conversation about safety, values, and what it really takes to succeed in the modeling industry. Sparked by a deeply personal experience involving her daughter overseas, Tina bu…
Jan. 11, 2026
E318- Kim Costa: Living in Your Wheelhouse
Living in Your Wheelhouse explores what happens when you realize you’ve spent years on the right bus but sitting in the wrong seat. In this episode, Kim Costa shares her powerful journey from a 27-year misaligned career as an accountant to building a life rooted in authenticity, alignment, and inte…
Dec. 14, 2025
E317: David Jones Jr. - The legacy of always moving forward
David Jones Jr., joins Back2Basics to explore the deeply human story behind Humana, the healthcare empire his father, David A. Jones co-founded. A journey he is now committed to share with the world by promoting his father’s memoir, Always Moving Forward. From sharing how Humana began with a $2,000…
Nov. 20, 2025
E316: Dr. Gina WIlliams - Health, Wealth and Relationships, Thriving in the Balancing Act
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Gina Williams shares how purpose, movement, and self-awareness shape everything from her concierge physical therapy practice to her journey as a mom, entrepreneur, and solo traveler. Learn why she believes movement is medicine, why true healing starts with connection,…
Aug. 17, 2025
E307: Lesley Logan - Be it till you see it
In this energizing episode of Back2Basics, Leticia Latino sits down with Lesley Logan—mindset coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Online Pilates Classes—to explore what it really means to “Be It Till You See It.” Lesley opens up about her journey from chasing perfection to embracing curiosity, mess…
June 19, 2025
E304: Caleb DeLon - Turning your Story into a Book
Think you’re not “a writer”? Think again. Caleb DeLon of Paperback Expert shares how professionals can turn you story and expertise into a powerful book—without writing a word yourself! In this episode, you’ll learn: Why a book builds authority (and opens doors), How interview-based publishing work…
June 15, 2025
E303: Lisa Morales-Hellebo
Lisa Morales Hellebo is a powerhouse with 30 years of experience across tech, design, systems thinking, entrepreneurship, and now venture capital. Lisa is the Founder & Co-Managing GP of REFASHIOND Ventures, a New York–based fund investing in early-stage startups that are radically transforming ind…
May 29, 2025
E301: Laura Martin - Choosing your own adventure
What if the real key to leadership wasn’t authority, but curiosity? In this energizing episode of Back2Basics, Leticia Latino sits down with Laura Martin—co-founder and CEO of The Glinda Group—to explore how choosing curiosity over conventionality has shaped her bold, purpose-driven career. From he…
May 20, 2025
E299: Arlene Cohen Miller
On this week's episode of Back2Basics, Arlene Cohen Miller shares her remarkable journey from a high-powered law career to becoming a holistic coach and soul reader. She discusses how a profound personal transformation led her to answer a deeper spiritual calling, and how stepping away from a tradi…
April 17, 2025
E294: Rob Owen - Learning through Mindfulness Practice
Rob Owen is an educator with over 20 years of experience, a mindfulness coach, and the founder of Move 2 Focus. After a transformative personal journey with Tai Chi and Qigong, Rob is now on a mission to help educators and students reduce stress and find focus through mindfulness-based movement. Fr…
Sept. 21, 2024
E272: Alison Smith - Be the change you want to see
Alison Smith has been coaching and motivating people through her speaking for over 20 years. Her podcast 'Landscaping Your Life' is about getting back on track when you're stuck and can't see the wood for the trees. In this episode, she showcases her unique, quirky perspective - using nature as a m…
April 6, 2022
E148: Shawn Askinoise - Where do we find our calling?
Shawn Askinoise has been named by O, The Oprah Magazine as “One of 15 Guys Who Are Saving the World.” and the Chocolate Business he founded with his daughter has been voted by Forbes as “One of the 25 Best Small Companies in America”. An extremely successful Criminal Defense Lawyer, Shawn loved his…
June 16, 2021
E110: Paul McGee- The art of SUMO , Shut Up and Move On
After a lengthy illness set his career back for nearly three years, Paul McGee decided to support others on their "change Journey" and he created the SUMO Approach. He is also a multiple Best-Seller Author and a sought-after motivational speaker. He has helped hundreds of thousands of people around…
May 5, 2021
E104: Dr. Diana Anca - Making a Difference by Raising Patient Awareness
From growing up in communist Rumania to being named Director of Non-operating Room Anesthesiology (NORA) at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, Dr. Diana Anca's journey is nothing but inspiriring. Her commitment to raising patient awareness around critical subjects such as how owning an Iphone 12 c…
April 7, 2021
E100: Seth Godin: Creativity IS a choice
Best-Selling Author, entrepreneur and world-renowned speaker Seth Godin joins Leticia Latino in our 100th Episode! This is for sure a milestone episode. not only for what it marks but also because Leticia considers Seth Godin one of the most influential "teachers" in her own life. From his latest b…
March 3, 2021
E95: Simon Lever- A Beacon of Positivity
Championing Positivity, Harmony, Empathy and Kindness, Simon Lever is a retired Executive Recruiter who believes happiness is engaging with people of many nationalities and cultures. He has embraced writing and storytelling and is a featured contributor in Bizcatalyst360 and the Divine Breadcrumb. …
Dec. 16, 2020
E84: Barbara Jordan - Never Let your Guard Down
When former ESPN broadcaster Barbara Jordan’s older sister Beverly was murdered by her fiancé 30 years ago, the family’s grief was compounded when the killer was released from prison nearly three decades later. Barbara, a former athlete, five-time All-American for the Amateur Softball Association a…
Dec. 2, 2020
E82: Dr. Fred Starr - Riding the 'wave' of Life
Dr. Frederick “Freddy” Starr has been called one of the “Pioneers of Neurofeedback”. He's a computational neuroscientist and psychiatrist, a global leader in Mental Health and Founder and CEO of Myneurva Datasystems, In 2008, his world was turned upside down by the tragic loss of his oldest daughte…