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Industry Ignited Podcast

Leeanne Aguilar, Ph.D.

Industry Ignited is a platform for bold conversations with leaders who are transforming the way business gets done. Each episode spotlights breakthrough stories from the industrial, manufacturing, biotech, chemical, and B2B sectors, giving you an inside look at how top executives, innovators, and changemakers tackle real-world challenges and drive meaningful growth.Hosted by Dr. Leeanne Aguilar—entrepreneur, executive coach, and marketing strategist—Industry Ignited goes beyond surface-level

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65:08

Building the Impossible: Daniel Williams on Grit,...

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2025/10/13

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Daniel Williams, CEO of Steel Design & Build, to explore what it takes to construct some of America’s most complex and iconic steel structures—from stadiums and airports to large-scale government projects. With over 25 years in the industry, Daniel shares how he rose from field laborer to executive consultant, leading multi-million-dollar projects through grit, persistence, and people-first leadership. He reveals less...

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41:25

The AgTech Revolution That’s Actually Working: Tal...

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2025/10/08

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Tal Maor, founder & CEO of Lighthouse Ag (Israel), on how to de-risk AgTech adoption and deliver measurable field results. Combining his background as a farmer, technologist, and business strategist, Maor shares how Lighthouse Ag bridges the gap between innovation and implementation by acting as an integrator and single source of support for growers worldwide. He explains why success in AgTech isn’t just about better tech...

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25:22

Lightning for the Unbanked: Shawn Kim on Bitcoin’s...

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2025/10/06

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leanne Aguilar interviews Shawn Kim, founder & CEO of Between Bits, about how the Bitcoin Lightning Network is redefining global finance. Kim explains why Bitcoin’s creation of digital scarcity was a world-changing innovation, and how Lightning makes Bitcoin faster, cheaper, and more practical for everyday use. He shares how his company is pioneering stablecoin transactions on the Lightning Network, enabling instant, low-fee cross-border payments a...

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55:47

From Silicon to Sci-Fi: Michael Choate on...

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2025/10/03

In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Michael Choate, president of Solutions Press and author of Silicon Trenches, to explore the fascinating evolution of technology—from hands-on debugging in the pre-AI era to today’s rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Drawing on decades in semiconductor engineering and product development, Choate shares his proven methods for solving “impossible” problems, building resilient teams, and teaching critical thinking in high-te...

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26:20

Is This the Biggest Breakthrough in Orthodontics?...

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2025/10/01

In this episode of Industry Ignited, CEO Mark Terrill of OrthodontiCell reveals how a patented bioelectric stimulation device accelerates orthodontic treatment from ~2 years to 3–6 months, cuts pain by 70%, and permanently stabilizes teeth—all while working alongside braces or clear aligners. Terrill explains the science (targeted waveforms that modulate proteins to loosen, move, and re-calcify teeth), real-world outcomes (fewer refinements, no removable retainers), and why a recent AJO-DO st...

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50:13

How to Turn Governance into Competitive Advantage:...

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2025/09/29

In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leanne Aguilar interviews Morgan Templar, CEO of First CDO Partners and founder of Get Governed, on how to build healthy data that powers trustworthy AI and real business results. Morgan shares the pivotal lessons that took her from paper-bound healthcare ops to enterprise Chief Data Officer, then breaks down practical playbooks: diagnosing data debt vs tech debt, mapping unstructured data (email, SharePoint, chats) to reduce legal risk, and using knowled...

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46:50

Supercharged Water, Real-World Results: Charlles...

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2025/09/28

On Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Charlles Bohdy, CEO of NANEAU, about “supercharged” water powered by nanobubbles/nanoplasmoids and structured filtration. Bohdy explains how metastable nano-gases (hydrogen, oxygen, CO₂, nitric oxide) enhance cellular hydration, vasodilation, and anti-inflammatory responses, enabling applications from NBOT hydrotherapy (a hyperbaric-like soak) to chemical-free oxygenated pools, whole-house water systems, and high-yield agriculture. He shares...

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41:58

Disrupting Hospitality’s Most Wasteful Habit: Floris...

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2025/09/24

On Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Floris Graziosi, CEO & founder of AYR Water (Bali, Indonesia), on how on-site purification, chilling, and bottling systems let hotels and restaurants serve premium still and sparkling water without single-use bottles. Graziosi explains the operational model—dishwasher-safe refillable glass, tap-and-chill systems with CO₂, HACCP-aligned SOPs, and third-party lab testing—that cuts logistics, reduces plastic waste and CO₂, and lowers total ...

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77:17

Strategy Before Tools: Steven Ward on Aligning...

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2025/09/22

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Steven Ward, founder of ITech Governance Consulting and author of Strategy Before Tools. Ward shares lessons from his journey through business ownership, banking, and IT leadership—revealing why most companies overspend on technology while underinvesting in strategy. He explains how leaders can shift from reactive IT to proactive governance by focusing on clarity, accountability, and alignment with business objectives. Fr...

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56:28

Turning Food Waste into Climate Prosperity: Shannon...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with Shannon J. Dobbs, disabled veteran, regenerative entrepreneur, and founder of the Fellowship of Living Systems. Dobbs shares how his team is redefining food infrastructure by converting organic waste into climate-resilient prosperity. From Humisoil technology that transforms biomass into carbon-sequestering topsoil, to blast chiller food rescue systems that repurpose surplus meals, Dobbs outlines a bold vision for circular e...

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44:20

Turning B2B Events into Strategy, Fractional Chief...

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2025/09/15

In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Sara Beth Raab, award-winning fractional Chief Events Officer at SB Events, on how to transform trade shows and large-scale activations into measurable B2B growth engines. Sara Beth explains building an event strategy that aligns C-suite goals with marketing and sales, how to quantify “squishy” metrics like trust, relationships, and brand perception, and practical ways to design neurodiverse-friendly experiences that remove barr...

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42:00

Powering the Future: Tal Mund on Scaling Battery...

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2025/09/10

In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Tal Mund, founder and chairman of BL Energy, to unpack how he helped turn battery energy storage from a blank slate into Israel’s new grid backbone. Mund shares the mindset behind entering complex, capital-intensive markets early, the pivotal partnerships (including top-tier battery manufacturers) that fueled BL Energy’s growth past 1 GWh in contracted projects, and why BESS is the flexibility layer modern grids can’t live w...

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49:55

How Smart Design and Strong Culture Drive Industrial...

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2025/09/08

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar talks with Marvin Woodie, President of Conn-Weld Industries, Inc., a West Virginia leader in custom-engineered vibrating screens, separation equipment, and precision parts. Woodie traces his four-decade journey from field operations (1986) to the presidency and breaks down Conn-Weld’s ethos of “smart engineering for real-world applications.” He explains how problem identification, design-for-manufacture, and dense-media/fine-particle se...

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58:18

Episode 10. Chris Przybyszewski, President of US...

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2025/09/05

In this Industry Ignited episode, U.S. Biologic leader Chris Przybyszewski traces a career spanning neuroscience, public health, medical devices, high-tech, and infectious disease—and how it shaped his “translator” leadership style that aligns diverse experts around clear goals, shared definitions, and measurable success. He unpacks lessons from funding science across venture capital, government, and philanthropy—matching missions and ROI while never wasting stakeholders’ time. Chris sp...

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29:26

Cellular Zip Codes and Cancer Care: David Loynd on...

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2025/09/03

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews David Loynd, President & CEO of Endurex Pharmaceuticals, on how a peptide-directed nanoparticle drug delivery platform—built around “cellular zip codes”—targets tumors while sparing healthy tissue. Drawing on engineering discipline, systems thinking, and partnerships with institutions like MD Anderson, David explains why traditional chemotherapy’s systemic toxicity falls short and how Endurex localizes payloads to hard-to...

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46:24

Episode 9. Justin Mayer, Brand President of Outdoor...

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2025/09/03

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar chats with Justin Mayer—Brand President at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, Darden MBA, and former U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot—about leading with discipline, humility, and a people-first mindset. Justin shares battlefield-tested lessons like servant leadership, rapid decision-making, and driving initiative “down to the lowest level,” then connects them to building trust, alignment, and cross-functional excellence in business. From ...

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Episode 8. Beckie Barta, CEO of RB Elevate

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2025/09/01

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Beckie Barta, Chief Elevation Officer at RB Elevate, to unpack what leadership looks like when it’s truly a catalyst for growth. Drawing on two decades in global operations, Beckie shares how clarity, confident preparation, and purpose-driven, human-centered leadership turn teams into high performers—especially through acquisitions, restructures, and rapid change. She tackles common leader traps like overcommitment and un...

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Episode 7. Christina Blunt & Justin Worthley, Rhino...

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2025/08/25

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Leeanne Aguilar talks with Christina Blunt, Executive Director of Rhino Foods Foundation, and board member Justin Worthley about how businesses can go beyond paychecks to create real stability and dignity for employees. They share how Rhino pioneered programs like the Income Advance Loan, which provides quick, judgment-free access to emergency funds while helping workers build credit and savings, and the Employee Exchange Program, which partners with ...

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43:08

Turning Adversity Into Innovation: Robert Lewis of...

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2025/08/20

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar welcomes Robert Louis Lewis, owner of Quester, a world-renowned market research firm, and founder of Freedom to Roam Walker, a company pioneering mobility solutions for individuals with limited mobility. With over four decades of entrepreneurial leadership across industries like land management, finance, consulting, and global research, Lewis shares how resilience, creativity, and purpose have fueled his journey. After a personal h...

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Episode 6. William "Bill E." Stitt, Owner of Bill-E's...

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2025/08/18

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with William “Billy” Stitt, founder of Billy’s Small Batch Bacon and Billy’s Restaurant in Fairhope, Alabama. From humble beginnings in a roadhouse kitchen to becoming one of America’s most talked-about artisanal bacon makers, Billy shares how passion, tradition, and relentless dedication shaped his journey. He reveals the craft behind his eight-day curing and cold-smoking process, the importance of animal care, and why every ...

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