In this episode, we talk with Meagan Rocomo-Besa Baker — an operator, strategist, and emerging voice in longevity, health, and biotech. With seven years of experience across digital health, biotech, and executive recruiting, Meagan brings a rare blend of scientific insight, systems thinking, and human-centered perspective. We explore her work on Ethrelis, her platform for longevity strategy, health ethics, and AI-driven insights, and on Ultrix, her new knowledge engine for the biotech community. She also reflects on her journey as a Filipino-Polish American from Indiana and her time at Venture University. If you’re interested in where longevity and biotech are headed, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Website: https://ethrelis.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaganrbbaker/

This podcast explores the intersection of psychology, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Corradi holds a PhD in Local Economic Development, a Master’s in Social and Organizational Psychology, and a BA in Psychology. She is the founder of Vencer o Vale da Morte and an experienced executive coach, mentor, and speaker on entrepreneurship, small business development, and leadership.

Each episode delivers evidence-based insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, decision-making, and sustainable business growth, helping founders and leaders navigate challenges and thrive.

Connect with Dr. Ariane A. Corradi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acorradi/

Joe Garcia’s story is one of profound transformation, redemption, and the unexpected power of music and writing to change a life. Once serving a life sentence for taking another person’s life, Joe spent over 20 years in prison before finding his voice through storytelling. His powerful essays — “Listening to Taylor Swift in Prison” and “From Life in Prison to the Eras Tour” — published in The New Yorker and read by over a million people, captured hearts around the world. Now free, Joe is a writer for CalMatters and is working on his first book. In this episode, Joe shares how Taylor Swift’s music, self-reflection, and the written word helped him rebuild his identity, offering a moving testament to hope, accountability, and the possibility of redemption.