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. 19, 2026
E319- Karen Post: When Values Become the Brand
In this episode of Back2Basics, Leticia Latino sits down with serial entrepreneur and branding expert Karen Post to explore what it really means to reinvent yourself. From launching a successful PR firm at 22 without following a traditional path, to losing everything in a failed startup and finding…
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,…
Nov. 13, 2025
E315: Tiffany Owen - The Journey from Wounded to Warrior
From surviving addiction, trauma, and the depths of despair, to becoming a certified personal trainer and holistic coach guiding women through mind, body, and soul breakthroughs, Tiffany Owen embodies strength, faith, and fierce authenticity. She’s on a mission to help others break free from surviv…
Nov. 2, 2025
E314: Stephanie James: Your big Fat Juicy Life (and everything After)
What if your greatest challenges were invitations to awaken your brightest self? In this powerful conversation, Stephanie James, transformation coach, psychotherapist, filmmaker, and author of Your Big Fat Juicy Life — shares how to turn pain into purpose and fear into fuel for authentic living. Bl…
Oct. 25, 2025
E313: Diane Heiler's - A widow's Fire
After decades of success in real estate, Diane Heiler faced a new challenge — rebuilding her life after loss. In this powerful episode of Back2Basics, she reflects on leadership, integrity, and the courage to start over. From mentoring in a male-dominated industry to transforming grief into creativ…
Oct. 3, 2025
E312: Mark Rampolla - Success starts and ends with Freedom
What does freedom really mean for an entrepreneur? In this episode of Back to Basics, Mark Rampolla—founder of ZICO Coconut Water and Co-Managing Partner at GroundForce Capital—shares hard-earned insights from building mission-driven companies and investing in brands like Beyond Meat, Liquid Death,…
Oct. 3, 2025
E311: Dexter Jacobs - From Caribbean Roots to U.S. Shelves: Growing Food Brands with Culture and Tech
In this episode of Back to Basics, we meet Dexter Jacobs, a Caribbean-American entrepreneur and President of Jacobs Imports Inc. Raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Dexter shares how his cultural roots, creative spirit, and personal resilience shaped his journey—from leading a family business to launchi…
Sept. 21, 2025
E310: Lynda Samphire- Plant Medicine and the Path Beyond the Mind
Lynda Samphire is a guide, intuitive, and Light Language speaker whose work bridges the mystical and the practical. In this episode, she shares her journey from early loss to discovering intuition, dreamwork, and plant medicine as pathways to healing and nervous system regulation. The conversation …
Sept. 14, 2025
E309: Sue Phillips - The Scent of Fullfilment
Sue Phillips, an internationally acclaimed fragrance expert and entrepreneur, has spent over 35 years transforming fragrance from a luxury item into a personal art form and tool for healing. She has created iconic scents for brands like Tiffany & Co., Burberry, and Diane von Furstenberg, and pionee…
Aug. 31, 2025
E308: Eddie Wilson - Building Wealth to make impact
Eddie Wilson—often called the “King of Exits”—has built and sold more than 120 companies, but his greatest legacy comes from giving back. As co-founder of the Aspire Tour and founder of the global nonprofit Impact Others, his efforts helps feed and educate thousands of children daily around the glo…
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…
Aug. 13, 2025
E306: Debra Morrison- We can Do It Women!
In this powerful episode of Back2Basics, financial advisor and grief coach Debra Morrison talks about her remarkable journey from Wall Street to helping 9/11 widows — and eventually founding a movement for women 60+ to rediscover their voices and financial power. Grief, money, purpose, and how soci…
July 11, 2025
E305: Jane Gentry - The Passion to Empower People
ane Gentry spent the last 30 years helping leaders build amazing companies. As a #CEO, #consultant, #coach, and #speaker, she loves seeing businesses #transform and thrive. She is also the host of the CEO's Unscripted #podcast and her mission is to help people unlock their potential and step fully …
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…
June 5, 2025
E302: Martin Dugard - Living the Story
Martin Dugard is a #1 New York Times bestselling author renowned for his compelling narrative books. Martin has co-authored the acclaimed "Killing" series, including titles like Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, and Killing Jesus, which have captivated readers with their vivid storytelling. Beyond …
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 25, 2025
E300: Josh Wilson - Identity, Faith and the power of Pain
This weeks episode is a milestone — Episode 300 — and we couldn’t have asked for a more powerful story to mark the occasion! Our guest is Josh Wilson, a man whose journey defies the straight line. From real estate to firefighting to podcasting to investment banking, Josh’s career is a patchwork of …
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…
May 11, 2025
E298: Paige Arnoff-Fenn - Magic Happens out of the Comfort Zone
What do Microsoft, Virgin, and The New York Times have in common? They've all turned to today’s guest for branding and marketing expertise. Paige Arnof-Fenn is the powerhouse founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, a global branding and digital marketing firm based in Cambridge, MA. A graduate of Stanf…
May 11, 2025
E297: Andrea Ramirez- Reprogramming our Subconscious
In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Andrea Ramirez—hypnotherapist, channeler, and spiritual coach—whose work is rooted in the belief that true healing begins with the spirit. From overcoming trauma and chronic illness to mastering a range of holistic modalities, Andrea shares how her …