The term "Critical Mass" in physics refers to the minimum material needed to spark a chemical reaction. In social sciences, the term "Critical Mass" refers to the minimum number of people needed in order to enact social change. Critical Mass podcast is dedicated to educating in a way that resonates and invites listeners to become active community members engaged in the fulfilling work of social impact. NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not neces ...
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show | Orange County‘s Longest-Running Business Talk Show | Hosted by Ric Franzi
Ric Franzi | Critical Mass Business Talk Show
We interview entrepreneurs running firms with up to $100 million in revenue. We discuss the real-world topics you are dealing with every day. Learn how other executives have figured out how to overcome them.
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Pastor Barry Mahler takes a look at the issues of our world through the lens of Scripture.
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Press play at any time to listen live, or hear recorded show from The Critical Mass presenters."It's our time now"
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5 Questions- A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast
Joe Kohlburn, Sarah Hammond, Brett Williams
5 Questions is a short podcast in which we interview creatives with connections to St. Louis. By design, we will be asking a set of unusual questions. These short episodes will be released as we record them. Our intention is to dig a little deeper, to get at the previously undiscovered, the weird, and perhaps the uncanny.
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Bonus Episode 7: Dr. Kyle Kamaiopili Full Interview
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Dani and Kyle talk about art NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the UVU Center for Social Impact.Oleh Critical Mass
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Melissa Rimoldi, Founder & CEO of Legion Force (Episode 1492)
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Melissa Rimoldi, CEO/Founder of Legion Force, has a unique automotive journey that spans over three decades, driven by her unwavering dedication to helping companies navigate the complexities of the automotive industry. Melissa graduated from California State University Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Marketing. She has wor…
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Bonus Episode 6: Hula Kalua-Santiago Full Interview [Fixed Audio]
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Dani and Hula talk about art and its role in social and personal change. NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the UVU Center for Social Impact. Other Note: Due to an audio issue, this has been reuploaded.Oleh Critical Mass
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Perryn Holtrop, Founder & CEO of PayNation (Episode 1491)
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Perryn Holtrop is the CEO and Founder of PayNation, a payments technology company that focuses on Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable automation for B2B companies. He is a serial entrepreneur and visionary who started his first business at the young age of 19 and holds 5 patents outside of payments. He was introduced to the payments industry over …
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Lexi Kaz, Founder & CEO of AK Infinite (Episode 1490)
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Lexi Kaz is a former Division I soccer player and the CEO and Founder of AK Infinite, which specializes in placing clients in national media. Lexi started AK Infinite in the summer of 2022. After staying consistent and building a mental framework, AK Infinite has now worked with 100 + campaigns, and now has a team of 11 plus working all over the wo…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group (Episode 1489)
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Lisa Anderson is the founder and president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation that maximizes the customer experience and enables profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth. Lisa has been named in the Top 46 most influential in Supply Chain by SAP,…
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Bonus Episode 5: Dr. Hilary Hungerford
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Dani chats with Dr. Hilary Hungerford, a UVU Earth Science professor who specializes in sustainability issues. She and Dani chat about the Great Salt Lake climate crisis, Utah Lake, and other environmental issues. NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the…
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An Overthought Narrative: Humanities vs STEM Part 1
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Would you like fries with that English degree? Dani pits the Humanities and STEM against each other in this double feature to settle once and for all which arm of education ought to be amputated in the name of cost-effective efficient synergetic return on investment DBA incentive. Dani interviews UVU Doctor-professors Zan Cammack, an English Litera…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Jeff Gable, Founder of Gable Technology (Episode 1488)
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Jeff Gable is an embedded software consultant for the medical device industry, where he helps medical device startups develop bullet-proof software to take their prototypes through FDA submission and into production. Combining his expertise in embedded software, FDA design controls, and practical agile methodologies, Jeff can help existing software…
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Bonus Episode 4: Full Interview with Eriona and Eugene
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In this double-feature bonus episode, Eriona and Eugene discuss their art, activism, and indigeneity with Dani. NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the UVU Center for Social Impact.Oleh Critical Mass
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Aimee Roberson, Founder of Meister Solutions (Episode 1487)
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Aimee Roberson invented, patented, and brought to market a product called DryMeister under her company name Meister Solutions. DryMeister is a drying wand that dries the inside of containers you can’t reach inside to dry - things like reusable water bottles, wine glasses, hydration packs, baby bottles, vases, and other odd-shaped and sometimes deli…
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Bonus Episode 3: Full Interview with Camlyn and Carl
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Carl and Camlyn, practitioners from Provo's mindfulness community "Awakening Valley Sangha" chat with Dani about mindfulness, spirituality, the dangers of appropriation, and responsible practice. Listen to the full interview here!Oleh Critical Mass
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Andrew Hartman, Founder of Time Boss (Episode 1486)
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Andrew Hartman is the Founder of Time Boss, an organization that helps leaders and their teams reinvent their relationships with time to get more done with less stress and anxiety. Andrew founded Time Boss after burning out several times over, even losing his sense of smell for a season. He has taken all he has learned over the years to build a sim…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Ben Chamberlin, Founder & CEO of Chamberlin Care (Episode 1485)
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Ben Chamberlin is the CEO and founder of Chamberlin Care. Ben is a husband to Christa of 15 years and father to 7 beautiful children, including a daughter with disabilities. With over a decade of experience in the post-acute care space, he has served in the trenches as a nursing home administrator, liaison for senior communities, home care, home he…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Kathleen Peters, Chief Innovation Officer at Experian Decision Analytics (Episode 1484)
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Kathleen Peters, chief innovation officer, leads innovation and business strategy for Experian’s Decision Analytics in North America. Kathleen and her team are continuously looking for new ways to define product strategies, road maps and priorities for Experian’s identity and fraud portfolio, analyzing industry trends and the latest technologies to…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Liz Flores, Founder of LFTM (Episode 1483)
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Liz Flores has served as an HR Executive, strategically offering more than 20 years of HR executive leadership experience. This life success journey has offered her the opportunities to assist C-Suite professionals, organizations, and structuring startups to scale up multi-million-dollar companies. Liz's background and expertise evolve from various…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Mike Brown, Founder of B Local Orange County (Episode 1482)
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Mike Brown is a leader and advocate for impact and sustainability in business. He is a five-time Founder, with roles as CEO, CMO, and Board Chair. He is Chief Impact Officer at Real Leaders, growing the impact movement by connecting Impact CEOs, curating impact-oriented leadership development content, and supporting each CEO to accomplish their spe…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Greg Harrigan, President of MarketShare Growth Advisors (Episode 1481)
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Greg Harrigan is an Outsourced Vice President of Sales. His firm MarketShare Growth Advisors is powered by Sales Xceleration. Greg enables business owners to significantly increase their company’s value by building the best sales organization they’ve ever experienced. Mr. Harrigan embeds on an interim basis with the business’s Executive Team to lea…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Roohi Toosi, President of Apex Environmental & Water Resources (Episode 1480)
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Mr. Roohi Toosi, PE is a passionate leader in the environmental and groundwater industry, who is bridging the gap between technology sector and traditional consulting services through the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data automation tools. Mr. Toosi established APEX Environmental & Water Resources to utilize his accumulated exper…
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Ep. 68 Jessica Mannisi Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode we’re talking with Jessica Mannisi. Jessica is a St. Louis-based curator, arts consu…
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Bonus Episode 2: Full Interview with Dr. Ruen-chuan Ma
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Dr. Ruen-chuan Ma is a medievalist who teaches literature at Utah Valley University. As someone who grew up Buddhist and around the world--from Taiwan to London--he has a unique perspective on culture and cultural appropriation that he shares in depth, available now in full. Critical Mass Podcast is produced by the Center for Social Impact of Utah …
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Sloane Keane, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire (Episode 1479)
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Sloane Keane is currently chief executive officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire, the second largest of 250-plus agencies nationwide. As CEO, she is focused on accelerating the innovation of programs, strengthening the dynamic company culture and managing a scalable budget that will ensure the agency’s sustainabi…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Yosmel (Joe) Gutierrez, CEO of YeeGoals (Episode 1478)
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Yosmel Gutierrez, or as his friends call him Joe, is currently the CEO and Founder of YeeGoals, a platform committed to connecting businesses with industry-specific banks and bankers that see their clients not for who they are today, but for what they can become tomorrow. He is also a co-founder of EquipmentFinancings.com and a previous franchise o…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Philip Kang, Co-Founder of Wandery Capital (Episode 1477)
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Philip Kang is the founder of Wandery Capital and has over 20+ years of real estate experience with 15+ years focused in multifamily/apartment investing. His roles have included Vice President of Redevelopment at Essex Property Trust, Inc., Senior Vice President of Investments at The Picerne Group and most recently Chief Investment Officer at E&S R…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Adriana Lynch, Area Managing Partner at Chief Outsiders (Episode 1476)
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Adriana Lynch has over 25 years of experience in Strategy and Brand Management. Her global experience has demonstrated significant success in the creation and execution of award-winning strategies and plans to improve product positioning, brand recognition and revenue. In the last 10 years, Adriana has worked both on Direct-to-Consumer and Business…
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Bonus Episode 1: Full Interview with Justus
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Ever wondered what anarchists really think? Listen to the full interview with Justus from Trashbird Distro, parts of which were featured in a previous episode. Listen to Dani and Justus discuss community, anarchism, and art in our first Bonus Episode of Season 2. Are you a writer interested in having your short story or poem highlighted on the pod?…
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A look at the issue of climate change through the lens of Scripture.Oleh Barry Mahler
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Randa Hoffman, Founder of RADIANT Wealth Planning (Episode 1475)
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Randa Hoffman MBA, EA is the founder of RADIANT Wealth Planning, LLC, and RADIANT Tax Services, LLC. She is a financial planner, money manager, and tax nerd. She guides clients to build a life that they dream of but don't know how to achieve. She builds wealth and uses tax strategies to save their wealth. Randa is independent and fee-only, meaning …
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Gary Maggetti, General Manager of Disney California Adventure Park West (Episode 1474)
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Gary Maggetti is the General Manager of Disney California Adventure Park West in Anaheim, California. Since beginning his career with the Walt Disney Company as a Jungle Cruise Skipper during the 1992 Fall College Program at Walt Disney World, and then as a Food & Beverage Host on Main Street during the 1994 Summer College Program at Disneyland Par…
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Ep. 67- Jodi Kolpakov Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we’re talking with Jodi Kolpakov. Jodi is a multi-disciplinary artist, educator, and f…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Chris Folayan, Founder of OCFX Inc. (Episode 1473)
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Chris Folayan is a renowned and multi-award-winning serial entrepreneur, author and founder, celebrated for his exceptional ability to start and scale multi-million-dollar global companies. With an illustrious career spanning decades, Chris has demonstrated an extraordinary talent for investing, raising substantial capital, and building thriving bu…
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