Driven: Unscripted Success

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with innovator and founder of DomeSpaces.com, Barry Sendach. Barry takes us on a journey from his early days in the fabric business to transforming the outdoor living world with unique, customizable domes, yurts, and tent structures.
Learn how Barry’s products have been featured on shows like World’s Greatest, Modern Homestead, and Deal or No Deal Island—and are even being considered for large-scale projects like a space museum. With clients ranging from everyday consumers to Fortune 500 companies, Barry shares what makes his structures stand out and how passion, persistence, and risk-taking have driven his success.
You’ll also hear insights into Barry’s leadership style, how AI is reshaping his business, and his approach to building a company that thrives on innovation and loyalty.
 
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What does it take to turn a small startup into a long-standing technology company competing with industry giants like Dell and HPE? In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Gene Leyzarovich, founder of JetStor, to explore his journey from bootstrapping in a Pittsburgh apartment to building a global data-storage brand.
Gene shares how he came to the U.S. from Moscow, built his company with limited resources, and grew it through innovation, focus, and customer loyalty. He opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, taking risks, and the mindset that kept him driven through decades of growth and change.
 
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This week, Mike sits down with Stefan Rehlinger—a German-born firefighter-turned-welder who shares a story of structure, service, and self-made success. From military service in Germany to building his welding business in Florida, Stefan’s journey is grounded in routine, resilience, and relentless improvement.
What You’ll Hear:
How Stefan’s mandatory military service instilled lifelong discipline
The unexpected path from fixing trailers to welding for major manufacturers
Why structure is the secret to success—in business, family, and daily life
The cultural differences between Germany and the U.S. that shaped his career
How immigrants can thrive in America with the right mindset and grit
Stefan’s advice for building skills, staying focused, and creating opportunity
 
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In this insightful and deeply personal episode, Jonathon Witenko, System Director of Digital Transformation at Lee Health, shares the pivotal experiences that have shaped his leadership and innovation philosophy in the healthcare industry.
He takes us through a powerful story of how a system he helped implement ended up saving his own daughter’s life — a career-defining moment that inspired his relentless pursuit of patient-centered digital transformation.
From telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and virtual nursing to AI-driven voice bots and ambient dictation, Jon walks us through the digital frontiers he's helping to pioneer. You’ll also hear about his leadership approach, lessons from early failures, how he balances work and life, and why curiosity and character matter more than a perfect resume.
Whether you're in tech, healthcare, or leadership, this episode is packed with both inspiration and actionable insights.
 
 
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Rosanna Leung joins Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan to share her inspiring journey navigating the world of tech, leadership, caregiving, martial arts, and life coaching. In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, Rosanna opens up about how she’s built a career rooted in communication, balance, and constant growth — all while supporting her father, earning a black belt, and guiding others toward mindfulness and purpose.
 
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In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino chats with real estate expert Michael McVety from Red Fortress Property Management. They dive deep into lessons learned, how to build lasting value in property management, and why staying in your lane might be the most profitable move of all.
🎧 What You’ll Learn:
How Michael transitioned from teaching to managing properties full-time
The challenges and rewards of running a second-generation family business
Why focus is the secret weapon in real estate success
Insights on how AI is impacting property management (and where it's heading)
Lessons learned from coasting too long and how that nearly stalled their company growth
 
 
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In this deeply authentic and thought-provoking episode, Christin Collins, a self-described Interconnective Wellness Advocate, joins Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan to explore the truth about personal alignment, healing, and the journey inward.
Christin opens up about leaving behind a high-level corporate career to step fully into a life of service rooted in self-awareness, authenticity, and the belief that well-being begins when we connect to ourselves and others with curiosity—not judgment.
You’ll hear Christin share her “aha” moment about the subconscious mind, how neural pathways shape our perception of reality, and the liberation that comes from realizing your truth isn’t the truth—it’s just yours. She gives practical tools for breathing through discomfort, getting out of your head and into your heart, and navigating life without needing it to always feel happy.
Mike and Christin dive into the concept of being “comfortable in the uncomfortable,” how our guarded hearts can be the biggest roadblock to fulfillment, and why saying “no” is an act of self-respect. Christin also shares her books (Her Phoenix Rising and Be Love), her unique approach to scheduling life as a “gypsy soul,” and how she stopped overplanning to allow space for unexpected opportunities.
 
 
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What does it take to publish a truly impactful book — and live a life of self-mastery while doing it?
In this episode, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Keren Kilgore, a publishing powerhouse and self-mastery coach, who reveals how writing a book is more than just putting words on paper — it's about transforming lives, including your own.
From coaching authors through emotional blocks to building a passive-income book launch system, Keren shares her blueprint for writing, launching, and marketing meaningful books. She also opens up about the deeply personal journey of slowing down, embracing authenticity, and aligning with a higher purpose.
 
 
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In this inspiring conversation, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Sue Ryan, leadership coach, author, and host of The Caregiver’s Journey podcast. Sue shares her powerful story of transitioning from a successful career in enterprise software to coaching and caregiving, and how her personal experiences shaped her mission to help leaders and families thrive.
From overcoming challenges as a woman in tech sales, to caregiving for her father and husband, Sue opens up about resilience, leadership, and the importance of living by your beliefs. She also shares insights on fear, grief, and how martial arts lessons apply to both life and business.
 
 
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In this conversation, Bioaccess® CEO Julio Martinez-Clark shares how his team helps medtech, biopharma, and radiopharmaceutical innovators run faster, smarter first-in-human and early clinical trials by going global—especially in Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Australia. Julio explains the origin story of Bioaccess at the University of Miami, lessons from his pivot out of telecom after the dot-com bust, and why “rolling the dice” is part of building a category-defining CRO. He also opens up about leadership rooted in impact, the power of an entrepreneurial team, and a bold new radiopharmaceuticals and theranostics program being built in Colombia to speed access for patients across the region.
What you’ll learn
Why many startups take first-in-human trials overseas—and how to pick the right sites
Real talk on risk: hiring, site selection, and navigating regulatory delays
A playbook for impact-first leadership and building an entrepreneurial team
How radiopharmaceuticals/theranostics could change patient care in Latin America
Julio’s personal habits for learning fast and leading well
 
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