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5% Conversations

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What sets the top 5% apart? Dive into candid, no-fluff conversations with high performers from every walk of life, entrepreneurs, creatives, executives, and dreamers, as they reveal the routines, mindset shifts, and small habits that lead to big impact.Hosted by Praveen Gangaraju, on a mission to learn from the best and out-consist the rest, this show is equal parts insightful and fun. Expect real talk, quirky detours, and the occasional laugh-out-loud surprise.📍New episodes weekly | 🎧 30-40 mins | 🔥 Fuel for your personal and professional growth

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  1. Conversations with Neil - Bridging People, Technology, and a Little Bit of Blue Paint — with Neil Chau

    Tune into this week’s 5% Conversations with Neil Chau a SaaS co-founder, revenue strategist, and the classmate who once painted himself blue to spell out UCLA! We talk about scaling startups, redefining customer success, and why empathy still matters in a tech-driven world. Thank you for your…

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  2. Conversations with Dennis Goggin - From ABC Family to Freeform: Reinventing a Generation of Storytelling

    Here's his LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisgo/

  3. Conversations with Annemarie - Where Creativity Meets Leadership

    Annemarie's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarie-guzy/

  4. Conversations with Esty - Scaling Dreams, One Franchise at a Time — with Esty Chang

    Esty's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/esty-chang-96a068a/

  5. Conversations with Troy Moore - Behind the Magic: How Troy Moore Blends Art, Technology, and Leadership

    Here is his LinkedIn Profile -https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymoorevfx/ Here is his IMDB Profile - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2911469/

  6. Conversations with Sam - Balancing Art and Analytics: The Producer’s Lens with Sam Rosati

    His LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-rosati-8b556920/ And you have not seen his Barista expertise, check out his profile on SORA2 - @realbaristasam

  7. Conversations with Vishnu - Negotiation, Leadership & The Fine Print

    His LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishnu-singh-5521a669/

  8. Conversations with Justin - Elevator Stories : Leading Change from Ground Up.

    Here's his LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinliquori/

  9. Conversations with Gaby - Scaling Sales, Preserving Legacy: Gaby’s Journey

    Her LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-fazio/

  10. Conversations with Natalie - Rising Influencer: Natalie Thomas on Research, Mentorship, and Impact

    Her LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieathomas/

  11. Conversations with Frankie - Beyond the Battlefield: Frankie Grays on Leading with Trust and Vision

    His LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankie-grays/

  12. Conversations with Wendy - Redefining Healthcare Access: Wendy Kessman on Innovation and Impact

    Her Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-kessman-ms-gh-83449738/

  13. EP 24 - Conversations with Nic Reitzin - Army Veteran with experience in tech strategy & business transformation consulting and project management.

    His LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasreitzin/

  14. Ep 23 - Conversations with Caitlin Maxwell - Strategic operator with 18+ years of leadership experience across organizational design, operations, and change management.

    Her LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cait-maxwell/

  15. Ep 22 - Conversations with Anthony - a dynamic leader with over a decade of experience in strategic planning, and operations management, spanning military, aerospace, and corporate environments.

    His LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyalonzo/

  16. Ep 21 - Conversations with Jon Reed - driven leader, entrepreneur, and veteran passionate about making a difference

    His LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonxreed/

  17. Ep 20 - Conversations with Meagan Cross - Lifestyle Brand Marketer I Passionate story-teller

    Her LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meagancallahancross/

  18. EP 19 - Conversations with Neil - Producer, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

    His IMBD profile - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4123760/?ref_=mv_close His LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-champagne-2a6193156/ Neil Champagne is known for Just Friends (2005), Unspeakable (2019) and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016).Awards2019 Winner Leo Best...

  19. Ep 18 - Conversations with John - Special one: UCLA Anderson x LBS cross-campus collab

    Here's his LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntwhitehead/ Highlights include: A thumbs-up for UCLA food (shoutout to Shelly 🙌) The friendships of Group 3, and why they’ll last a lifetime shout-out to Prof. Gonzalo for his lasting impact A powerful lesson John carries from his…

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  20. Ep 17 - Conversations with "Alexa" - True to her nature, she is a genuine helper and enabler, dedicating herself to a remarkable amount of volunteer work

    Her LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexatralla/ We dive into what it takes to drive successful global commercialization, lessons learned from high-stakes launches, and how she balances career, school, and life. A conversation about leadership, resilience, and making bold ideas...

  21. Ep 16 - Conversations with Tony ST(P)ark - Director of Cyber Security & Founder - Temecula Web Solutions

    This episode dives into how he navigated that transition, the toughest leaps he’s taken, and what keeps him grounded through it all. Here's his LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-park-cyber/

  22. Ep 15 - Conversations with Louis Maskin - built a career at the intersection of food, innovation, and now, luxury real estate.

    His LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louismaskin/ https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/events/PP71696

  23. Ep 14 - Conversations with Amanda - a finance leader who knows how to balance numbers, people, and purpose.

    Her LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandasandoval1/

  24. Ep 13 - Conversations with Bryan - a leader who’s proven that the mission doesn’t end; it just evolves.

    Bryan's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-claudio/

  25. Ep12 - Conversations with Brandon Sofley - Director of Innovation for Anheuser Busch

    A true builder of brands and businesses, someone who’s spent nearly 15 years shaping the way millions of people experience some of the world’s most recognizable beverages.

  26. Ep 11 - Conversations with Vic - Acquisition Professional | Investor | Army Veteran

    A leader who knows how to carry the mission all the way through, Vic's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorahill/ His Venture - https://www.eightythreek.com/

  27. Ep 10 - Conversations with Nate - Co-Founder of Veterans For Financial Freedom, a platform dedicated to empowering veterans and first responders through financial and real estate education.

    Here's his LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-hiatt/ From serving his country to serving his community, please welcome a leader who's seen life from 30,000 feet and still chooses to stay grounded in purpose.

  28. Ep 9 - Conversations with FanNa - Journey that proves borders don’t limit vision, they expand it.

    FanNa's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamfanna/

  29. Ep 8 - Conversations with Aline - How modern leadership looks like in the world of sports business

    Aline's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinemardelli/

  30. Ep 7 - Conversations with Misty - Entrepreneur and Founding member of Kaigo

    Misty's Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/misty-roudebush-cain-82037b3/

  31. Ep 6 - Conversation with Dan Dominguez - VP, CSD | UCLA Anderson Class of 2026

    Here's Dan's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmdominguez/

  32. Ep 5 - Conversations with Russell Noe - Area VP at BD

    Here's Russell's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-noe-95b02b13/

  33. Ep 4 - Conversations with Erin L.Hiley - CEO "Hiley Law"

    Here's Erin's LinkedIn Profile -https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-l-hiley/

  34. Ep 3 - Conversations with Bryce Yancy - Founder & CEO "Adero"

    Bryce's Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryceyancy/ Here's more info about his venture adero - https://www.adero.co/

  35. Ep 2 - Conversations with Andrew Groveman - Founder "SCENEBUY"

    Andrew's Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-groveman/

  36. Ep 1 - Conversations with James (Co-Founder of Parallel)

    James Wlodarski His Linkedin -https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-wlodarski/ His Insta - https://www.instagram.com/jw_chi2la/ His Venture with Florence - The Parallel Social Club https://parallelsocialclub.com/

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What sets the top 5% apart? Dive into candid, no-fluff conversations with high performers from every walk of life, entrepreneurs, creatives, executives, and dreamers, as they reveal the routines, mindset shifts, and small habits that lead to big impact.Hosted by Praveen Gangaraju, on a mission to learn from the best and out-consist the rest, this show is equal parts insightful and fun. Expect real talk, quirky detours, and the occasional laugh-out-loud surprise.📍New episodes weekly | 🎧 30-40 mins | 🔥 Fuel for your personal and professional growth

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