Dare to Disrupt

Bobby Morgan is the founder and CEO of Prosperitas Enterprises. Its flagship system, Live Prosperous, trains and inspires individuals, teams, and organizations to build the resilience and emotional strength to thrive through life’s inevitable storms. He is also the founder and CEO of Talaria Media, a premium film, television, and digital media company.

This special commemorative episode features host Ryan Newman reflecting on six key themes that emerged from 50 conversations with Dare to Disrupt guests. Throughout the episode, listeners will hear memorable quotes and moments from past interviews.

This special 50th episode of Dare to Disrupt, recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Smeal College of Business, features creative entrepreneur Asia Grant, founder of Scent Social Club and Redoux. She shares her journey of building a fragrance brand while working full-time at IBM, navigating supply chain challenges, and carving out a space in New York City’s beauty industry. The episode also opens with a bonus fireside chat with Smeal Dean Corey Phelps reflecting on key lessons from the podcast’s first 49 episodes.

Patrick Kinney, CEO of Keystone Agency Partners, shares how he went from hitchhiking to a life-changing job interview to leading major growth in the insurance industry. He shares lessons from a career built on resilience resourcefulness, and people-centered leadership.

Jackie Foor, Executive Director of the Consortium for Public Education, discusses how the nonprofit connects schools with partners and resources to help students prepare for their futures. She also reflects on the lasting impact of Pittsburgh’s steel industry collapse and shares her perspective on the growing role of AI in education.