Phoenix Prosperity Podcast
”Welcome to ’The Phoenix Prosperity Podcast,’ where wealth meets legacy. Join your host, Tim Fergestad, as we explore the journeys of Phoenix’s finest to success and beyond.”
This podcast will examine the powerful interplay between personal achievement and the enduring legacy it creates. And Tim explores the idea that success isn’t just about what you achieve but what you leave behind for others, focusing on the impact of wealth used wisely.
Find the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and build your legacy.
Hosted by Tim Fergestad, Ph.D. More at https://timfergestad.com/
”Welcome to ’The Phoenix Prosperity Podcast,’ where wealth meets legacy. Join your host, Tim Fergestad, as we explore the journeys of Phoenix’s finest to success and beyond.”
This podcast will examine the powerful interplay between personal achievement and the enduring legacy it creates. And Tim explores the idea that success isn’t just about what you achieve but what you leave behind for others, focusing on the impact of wealth used wisely.
Find the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and build your legacy.
Hosted by Tim Fergestad, Ph.D. More at https://timfergestad.com/
Episodes

Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
38 min
In this powerful and heart-centered conversation, Tim Fergestad is joined by Andrew Kolikoff—speaker, consultant, and founder of the Secret Sauce Society—to explore how true leadership and culture are built from personal purpose and servant-hearted values.
Andrew shares how growing up in a home full of love and service shaped his belief that business can—and should—feel the same. He explains how he built a career (and a movement) around this mission, connecting with thousands of people over decades with a simple goal: to help others, not sell to them.
This episode dives deep into the difference between authority and influence, how companies often miss the mark when it comes to culture, and what it really means to “operationalize” values inside an organization. Andrew shares examples from his journey as a leader, coach, and founder—revealing the mindset shifts needed to build aligned, people-first organizations that thrive.
Whether you're a founder, manager, or just someone seeking greater alignment in your work, Andrew's insights will leave you thinking differently about leadership, culture, and success.
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Dec 1, 2025
38 min

Nov 28, 2025
Nov 28, 2025
32 min
In this fascinating episode, Tim Fergestad sits down with Ambima Buzhyason, the inventor and CEO behind Norseemic’s groundbreaking non-invasive health monitoring technology. Ambima walks us through the SmartSemic Casa Pro system, a suite of wearable devices designed to monitor not only blood glucose but also insulin, ketones, lactate, and more—without needles. From rings and watches to innovative ear clips, Norseemic's products use quantum-enhanced tech and real-time cloud processing to deliver fast, reliable data with a user-first design.
We explore how environmental factors like temperature and skin thickness affect traditional sensors, and how Norseemic’s multi-sensor compensation technology solves these problems. Ambima also discusses their approach to FDA approval, their live Indiegogo campaign, and the personal mission driving this innovation: to make life better and healthier for people living with diabetes, athletes, and anyone interested in tracking metabolic wellness.
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Nov 28, 2025
32 min

Nov 27, 2025
Regenerative BioTech with Leah Braddell
Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025
38 min
In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Leah Braddell, CEO and Chief Data Officer of Data Biologics, to explore the emerging world of regenerative medicine, and how real-world clinical data is finally catching up with innovation. Leah shares her journey from childhood fascination with surgery to becoming a medtech leader working at the intersection of data science, biotech, and patient-centered care.
Leah breaks down how regenerative therapies like PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and stem cell-based treatments are transforming outcomes—despite limited regulation and guidance. She explains why insurance companies, medical institutions, and startups struggle to keep pace, and how Data Biologics is filling the evidence gap using AI-powered tools and one of the largest real-world databases of regenerative treatments.
Whether you're a clinician, investor, or just biotech-curious, this conversation highlights how new medical frontiers are being built through peer-led evidence, patient experience, and grassroots innovation—not just billion-dollar trials.
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Nov 27, 2025
38 min

Nov 26, 2025
Critical Asset Protection with Ike Devji
Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
29 min
In this episode, Tim Fergestad sits down with Ike Devji, a nationally recognized asset protection attorney with over two decades of experience safeguarding the wealth of business owners, real estate investors, physicians, and other high-net-worth individuals. Ike shares valuable insights into the difference between estate planning and asset protection, and explains why both are crucial for long-term financial security.
The conversation covers real-world examples and common misconceptions—like the false security of revocable living trusts—and why having a trust does not mean your assets are lawsuit-proof. Ike breaks down how legal planning, insurance, tax strategy, and entity structuring all work together to form a solid asset protection plan.
Whether you're just starting to build wealth or you're protecting generational assets, this episode is packed with practical advice for anyone serious about risk management. Tim and Ike also discuss legacy planning, how to prepare the next generation for inherited wealth, and why timing is everything when it comes to protecting what you’ve earned.
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Nov 26, 2025
29 min

Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
30 min
In this inspiring episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with powerhouse leader and coach, Donna Kent. Donna shares her incredible journey from being one of the few women in a male-dominated corporate world to becoming a transformational leadership coach, COO of TrialNav, and advocate for meaningful nonprofit work.
Listeners will learn how leadership is evolving in the hybrid workplace, the value of emotional intelligence, and how self-awareness is foundational to success. Donna breaks down the difference between life coaching and leadership coaching, highlights the DISC assessment as a powerful self-awareness tool, and explores how culture, mentorship, and diversity are key to shaping effective teams.
From the corporate boardroom to building beds for kids in need, Donna’s impact-driven mindset is clear. She shares candid insights on breaking glass ceilings, guiding young leaders, and what it truly means to lead with purpose.
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Nov 25, 2025
30 min

Nov 24, 2025
Disrupting Healthcare with Breck Rice
Nov 24, 2025
Nov 24, 2025
35 min
What if one change could save self-insured employers 30% on drug costs and keep your local pharmacy alive? In this episode, Tim Fergestad sits down with Breck Rice – co-founder of ServRx, Chairman of Brim Wellness, and long-time advocate for community pharmacies – to talk about the healthcare system's best-kept secret: the real cost of middlemen.
Breck shares the truth behind pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), how they drive up drug prices, and why independent pharmacies are disappearing. He explains how ServRx is helping employers and pharmacies cut out the middleman and build a more transparent and fair system.
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Nov 24, 2025
35 min

Nov 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
48 min
In this episode, Tim Fergestad sits down with aerospace innovator and racing enthusiast Jim Cantrell—the man who helped Elon Musk launch SpaceX and is now tackling the next revolution in space with Phantom Space.
Jim shares his incredible journey from childhood soapbox races to co-founding game-changing startups in both the automotive and aerospace industries. They dive deep into how Phantom Space is aiming to become the "Henry Ford of Space" by making space access cheaper, faster, and smarter. He also talks about Quantum Motors, a new venture creating ultra-efficient electric motors that could change aviation, drones, and even spacecraft.
From racing vintage Lamborghinis to working with the French and Russian space agencies, Jim opens up about what drives him, the challenges of founding 12 startups, and why data centers in orbit might just be the key to the next tech frontier.
Whether you're a space nerd, startup founder, or just love a good origin story—this episode is packed with energy, insight, and vision for the future.
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Nov 21, 2025
48 min

Nov 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
38 min
In this episode of The Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with powerhouse financial consultant Renee Scherzer, Senior Vice President at OneDigital. Renee shares her professional journey from founding her own retirement planning firm to successfully merging it with OneDigital, all while staying rooted in personal growth and service to others.
Renee dives deep into the often misunderstood world of retirement planning, discussing how Secure Act legislation is reshaping how people prepare for retirement, the misconceptions employees have about their financial futures, and how companies can better support financial wellness across all levels of their workforce.
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Nov 20, 2025
38 min

Nov 19, 2025
Integrating Behavioral Health with Sentari Minor
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
30 min
In this episode, Tim Fergestad is joined by Sentari Minor, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff at EvolvedMD—a company redefining mental healthcare by integrating behavioral health directly into primary care settings.
Sentari shares how EvolvedMD has grown from 10 to over 250 employees, expanded across multiple states, and raised $34 million in Series B funding. He explains how their unique collaborative care model places therapists right in primary care clinics, helping patients receive timely, in-person support for anxiety, depression, and more.
Tim and Sentari dive into the impacts of COVID on mental health access, the misconceptions about therapy, and why integrated care is helping destigmatize seeking mental health services. Sentari also shares his personal journey—from nonprofit leadership to executive coaching—and how he’s learning to slow down, say no, and make space for creative expression through writing.
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Nov 19, 2025
30 min

Nov 13, 2025
Designing Estates & Exits with Tiffany House
Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
40 min
In this episode, Tim sits down with Tiffany House, a nationally recognized tax, estate, and charitable strategist, to unpack the tools and strategies behind effective estate planning, charitable giving, and business exits. Tiffany, a self-proclaimed “recovering financial advisor,” brings decades of experience working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and nonprofits to design custom solutions that align with values, minimize taxes, and protect wealth across generations.
They dive into values-based estate planning, donor-advised funds, charitable remainder trusts, and why private foundations might not always be the right fit. Tiffany also explains how she guides families through emotionally complex transitions, whether selling a business, passing wealth to children, or creating legacy-driven giving plans.
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Nov 13, 2025
40 min
About The Host
Tim Fergestad, Ph.D.
Tim is a scientist and private-market investor, and the founder of Oak Street Assets. He spent years in molecular neuroscience before moving into private markets, and he writes about applying scientific thinking to investing and decisions under uncertainty at timfergestad.com.








