Interview Episodes

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 her early days dreaming of entrepreneurship in rural Minnesota to walking away from a lucrative client that didn't align with her company’s vision, Laura shares how she’s navigated each career chapter like a “choose your own adventure” story—guided by values, fueled by curiosity, and committed to building meaningful connections.

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 traditional career allowed her to rediscover her true purpose. If you have ever wondered what a soul reading is, Arlene demystifies the practice and shares the moment she realized she wasn't living in her soul's path.

Erin Grey spent years as a Certified Financial Planner and running her family's water and wastewater construction business. At some point in her journey she decided to use what she had learned to mentor and guide female entrepreneurs on shifting money related limited beliefs. She believes that your money and your business can only thrive at the level of your emotional well-being. This episode will challenge many of the things you know about wealth!

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. From his classroom in Seaside, California, to his growing platform, Move 2 Focus, Rob is changing the way we think about emotional balance and well-being in education. This episode will encourage you to Rethinking ADHD and why schools our failing our kids.

Kate Griffiths is an Organizational Systems Coach, Author, Podcast Host and Colour Psychologist who believes Life is a journey of awakening leading to enlightenment, and that awakening comes when you realize that the conditioning you took to be real is based on fear. Kate work revolves around how Colour can offer a way to increased consciousness and understanding in both Business and Personal Life. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore self-awareness and transformation - Tune in now to learn to trust yourself like never before!

Kevin Scott Allen is an actor and writer, with over 100 TV/Film credits including American Crime Story and Criminal Minds. He is currently making a big splash in the Netflix #1 hit, AMERICAN PRIMEVAL, as Louis, a character described as "pure evil." In this episode, Kevin shares how he committed from a very young age to realize his dream of acting and also provides words of wisdom about life and for those looking to pursue acting or any dream. One of the main takeaways? Success is not about fame or money but about staying true to yourself.

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 metaphor for our lives - allowing the listener to gain a refreshed perspective about their life's journeys.

Dr. Gladys McGarey is internationally recognized as the Mother of Holistic Medicine. Following a career in family practice for nearly eighty years, she now has a life consulting practice. She was the first medical doctor to utilize acupuncture in the U. S. and founded the Gladys Taylor McGarey Foundation to bridge the gap between holistic and traditional medicine, helping to expand the knowledge and application of holistic principles through scientific research and education. Dr. McGarey also co-founded the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine. She has received numerous honors and awards, including the Humanities Award for Outstanding Service to Mankind; the David Stackhouse Award for pioneering excellence in Homeopathy; the Lifetime Distinguished Service Award from Muskingum College in Ohio; and was honored by the American Holistic Medical Association as a Pioneer of Holistic Medicine. Her most recent book is The Well-Lived Life: A 103-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Ha…

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 job until one day, he didn't, prompting him to change everything and pursue his true calling, but first, he had to discover what it was. This is a podcast episode that will convince you that his story, and his success, can also be yours, but you have to be willing to pay attention to where does it hurt?

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 the world achieve better results in life and have more fun in the process. This is one of the most empowering episodes of Back2Basics. Enjoy!

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 book The Practice, to what skills would he have Leticia's kids learn to be able to make an impact in their lives, this is one thought-provoking episode! Enjoy and Happy Birthday Back2Basics!

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. In this episode, it will become evident why Simon has been dubbed a Beacon of Positivity by those who know him.

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 and an alternative team member for the 1996 US Olympics for women’s softball, knows distinctly what it takes to be focused and to reinforce the need to never let your guard down.

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 daughter, Anna, which prompted him to quit everything and go for a true Back2Basics. His, is a powerful story about how he turned sadness and loss into innovation and commitment to help those who suffer due to Traumatic Brain Injuries.