Episodes

Truly successful people will tell you one of the biggest keys to leading a successful life is to be proactive, not reactive. Stop waiting and start doing. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Dr Lisa Paz is a clinical sex and marriage therapist and a friend of Michael's for over 30 years. Today the two discuss the importance of partners communicating about sex (and life in general,) fears, physical limitations, negative beliefs and more. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. On this episode of Born or Made Michael and David breakdown David's four principles (gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication.) These four principles allow David to live by his mission to “make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.” Follow Mike on Instag...

Raja Dhir is the co-founders and co-CEO of Seed, a venture backed microbiome company pioneering bacteria science. This week on Born or Made Michael and Raja discuss gut health and the implications of microbes on human health, childhood development/genetics, the common myths surrounding probiotics and more. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

This week on Born or Made, Michael chats with Alife‘s Co-Founder, Rob Cristofaro, who explains why graffiti is the rawest form of branding and how "keeping it real," with personal connections rather than trends has kept his brand relevant for 20 years. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

On this episode of Born or Made, Michael chats with Justin Guilbert the founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer of such companies as Harmless Harvest, Good Fish, and Bravo Sierra. Justin explains the importance of the direct-to-consumer business model and the powerful teaching tool that is failure. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Rob Dyrdek returns for Part 2 of his Born or Made appearance where he discusses the document that helped optimize his life and answers the question of the day: Was he born, or made? Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts by clicking HERE and then tapping the "+" in the top right corner of the screen. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

"Ridiculousness" host Rob Dyrdek joins Michael to reveal the secrets of the universe ... or at least how he optimized his thinking and revenue as he pivoted from TV host to a bonafide entrepreneur. Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts by clicking HERE and then tapping the "+" in the top right corner of the screen. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

On this episode of Born or Made, we chat with Joy Dushey and talk about everything from breathwork to meditation and its impact on healing. Mike and Joy share their routines to stay mentally healthy. Joy walks us through a step-by-step process to start working meditation into our lives. This an episode you do not want to miss. Learn more about Joy here: https://thejoyfulapproach.com/ Follow Joy: @thejoyfulapproach Follow Mike: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for Kre...

On this episode of Born or Made, we chat with Zak Williams and cover all things mental health. Mike and Zak share their journeys around maintaining mental health. The role of habits, choices, and awareness to keep your mind healthy. Mike and Zak get real honest about their lives, this an episode you do not want to miss. Zak also shares about his new company PYM, a mental health supplement company. Learn more about PYM Here: https://youcanpym.com/ Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Fol...

On this episode of Born or Made, we chat with the founder of THRIVE MARKET. Nick Green joins us to talk through what it was like to start THRIVE from his dorm room, his habits, and so much more. Nick also shares what he calls the "Give a Shit Factor", which helps him focus and continually solve problems. Nick shares so many wonderful thoughts on this episode you do not want to miss this episode! Learn more about THRIVE Market Here: https://thrivemarket.com/ Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelC...

In this episode, Will Ahmed shares how routine and structure add so much to your life. They give you the daily wins that create momentum. The momentum that creates opportunities. BUT, it's so important to make sure forced deviation does not set you off of the rails. You need to be okay even in the times your routine is checked. And always remember, control the controllables. Shoutout to Will Ahmed for an absolutely incredible convo. This dude is the real deal in all that he does, and I gained ...

On this episode of Born or Made, we chat with the founders of SKY TING. Krissy and Chloe join us to talk through what it's like to run a studio in 2020. They also share how they manage stress, approach challenges, and maintain their friendship as co-founders. Krissy and Chloe share so many wonderful thoughts on this episode you do not want to miss this episode! Learn more about Sky Ting Here: https://www.skyting.com/ Follow Mike on Instagram: @michaelchernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram:...

On this episode of Born or Made, we chat with Steven Himmel. Steven is a VC with Vanterra Funding, but he's not just your average VC. Steven is also an incredibly talented artist who creates and invests outside of the box. We discuss the different forms of raising capital, needs for a pitch, what they look for in businesses/founders they invest in, and we even dive into current market trends! Steve shares with us SO MANY amazing tips on being an entrepreneur and what matters most to him as a V...

Joe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan. He ran 50 ultra-marathons in one year and is an absolute savage in all that he does. It was awesome to dive into the mindset and foundations of someone who's been able to instill such a culture within his company and all that they do, something I continually aspire to do. In this episode, we talk about raising kids, proactivity vs. reactivity, getting invaluable lessons through unlikely sources, the driving force of entrepreneurs, staying motivated...

Ryan Serhant is an American real estate broker, author, and television personality. He currently stars on Bravo's television series Million Dollar Listing New York and its spin-off Sell it Like Serhant. Ryan has recently opened his own real estate company and brokerage, Serhant, and continues to expand his business into various verticals. Make sure to check out his new book Big Money Energy! This podcast was absolutely legendary! What an honor it was to dive into the thought process and habits ...

Emily Stockman is a professional beach volleyball player, a 2 time All-American, and a member of the US National Team competing in next year's Olympic Games. In this episode, we discuss her transition from indoor to beach volleyball and the struggles that came with that, fear and finding love for it, living to be the best you can be through speaking that into life, leading by example compared to leading with your words, recovery and nutrition, and wanting to be the best while still ensuring love...

Leland is an old friend and inspirational businesswoman who has dipped her toes in so many things throughout her career. She is the co-founder of Azione, a PR and Communications firm that's helped build brands like Away, Sakara Life, Summersalt, Kosas, Equinox, Simplehuman, HOKA, and Stance. They've gone against the grain, taking a proactive approach to PR. In this episode, Leland and I talk about growing up in NYC, the importance of relationships, being a doer, using fear to help you take the ...

Race is a two-time Olympian foil fencer and Olympic bronze medalist. Race Imboden made his international competition debut at the age of 16, winning a bronze medal at the 2010 World Fencing Championships. Since then, he’s won over 50 medals across team and individual competitions, including bronze at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Race was the First American Male to win the Fencing FIE World Cup and led Team USA to a historic first-ever World Championship Title in 2019. In this conversation, Race an...

Henry Cejudo is a retired American mixed martial artist and wrestler. He is the former UFC flyweight champion, UFC bantamweight champion, the fourth UFC fighter to hold titles in two different weight classes simultaneously, and the second to defend titles in two different weight divisions. During his wrestling career, Cejudo won an Olympic Gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, a Pan American Games Gold medal, three Pan American Championships, and two US National titles. In today's episode, w...

Vincent Fisher is a best selling author and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience. He's had multiple 7 and 8 figure businesses and through his company Fully Accountable, he helps entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses to the max. Vincent is incredibly passionate about leadership and that growing the culture of a company will lead to true success. In this conversation Vinnie and Michael break down the importance of culture at every organization, and how it can make or break t...

Lauren Abney and Stephanie Biegel are on a mission to empower listeners to live their best lives with Well Behaved Podcast. They met each other on the job a decade ago, and have been besties ever since. They are a yin and yang duo that deliver fun uplifting knowledge on wellness and living the life you're supposed to. With full time gigs in the corporate world and entrepreneurial space, Lauren and Steph have stepped into their power by cultivating a community and empowering listeners to find wh...

Adam Bossie is the cofounder and CEO of Afficionado Coffee Roasters, but he wasn't always a coffee connoisseur. Like many entrepreneurs he played in many fields and started various businesses. It was during his full time gig as a financial analyst and compliance associate that he became disillusioned and yearned to return his entrepreneurial roots. That's when he decided to quit his day job and pursue his passion of coffee roasting . He started roasting coffee on his mom’s bbq on the weekends an...

Michael Wystrach is not afraid to talk about his failures, because it's his failures that led to the massive success he see today as the CEO and Founder of Freshly, the leading manufacturer of fresh, healthy, nutrition prepared meals in the U.S. Add to that backgrounds in finance, real estate, and multiple startups, it was only a matter of time before he worked his way up to the success he's achieved today. Freshly was built off the failure of Michael's restaurant, but without that loss he neve...