Hello everyone, I'm Michael Stein, welcome to Long Shot Leaders.&nbsp; This is the very first episode - The intro episode.&nbsp; Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I will be rolling out a new episode.&nbsp; We will be interviewing amazing and exciting people of all kinds.&nbsp; Entrepreneurs, entertainers, sports heroes, achievers, and survivors of all kinds.&nbsp; We focus on telling the stories of underdogs who have found success.&nbsp; Check us out at: Longshotleaders.com Please subscribe to our show.

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Actor, director, producer, martial artist and stuntman, Ron Yuan on the challenges of an Asian actor, martial arts, Bruce Lee, Mulan, and his many other movies.

Actor, director, producer, martial artist and stuntman, Ron Yuan

Marjorie Morrison talks about, PTSD, suicide prevention, building an empire for psychology, and working with Patrick J. Kennedy for PsycHub.

Marjorie Morrison, building an empire for psychology with PsycHub

Award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, author, and curator Maria Brito María Gabriela Brito is a Venezuelan-born curator, art advisor, and author based in New York City. Her published works include Out There: Design, Art, Travel Shopping, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2013, and Greek Gotham, published in 2016. A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela, her first monograph “Out There” published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2013, was the recipient of the Best Book Awards in both the Art and Design Categories. In 2015 Brito was selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World and in 2020 she was named by ARTNEWS as one of the visionaries who gets to shape the art world. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She has written for publications such as Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Elle, Forbes, Artnet, Cultured Magazine, Departures, and the Gulf Coast Journal of Literature and Fine Arts from the University of Houston, Texas. For several years, Maria has taught her creativity course in companies and, in 2019, she launched “Jumpstart”, an online program on creativity for entrepreneurs based on years of research and observation in both the areas of business and art. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She has worked on product collaborations with artists such as Kenny Scharf, Erik Parker, Katherine Bernhardt, Assume Vivid Astro Focus, Nir Hod and many more. In 2016, Maria curated “Greek Gotham” presented at Dio Horia, Mykonos with the participation of sixteen New York-based artists including KAWS, Austin Lee, Nina Chanel Abney and Raul de Nieves. A full-color catalogue with an introduction by Jeffrey Deitch was written and designed by Maria to commemorate this exhibition. In 2019 she created and hosted "The "C" Files with Maria Brito", a TV and streaming series for PBS's new station "ALL ARTS". The same year she also curated two exhibitions: “The Thousand and One Nights,” the inaugural show of Artual Gallery in Beirut, Lebanon with seven American artists including Holly Coulis, Allison Zuckerman and Rosson Crow and "MUSE", Shona McAndrew's first New York City exhibition at CHART Gallery in Tribeca. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Maria and her projects have been featured extensively in national and international publications including The New York Times Style Section, T: The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, W Magazine, ELLE Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Time Magazine, New York Magazine, The New York Observer, The Daily Beast, The Economist, Interview Magazine, VOGUE Italia, VOGUE Mexico, VOGUE Latin America, VOGUE Brazil, VOGUE China, VOGUE.com, ELLE Décor Spain, Departures, Forbes, Blouin ArtINFO, Hamptons Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Modern Luxury, Refinery29, goop, Billboard, Marie Claire Australia, Marie Claire Spain, Allure, The Coveteur, House Magazine, House Beautiful, Buro 24/7, Latina, Modern Magazine, and more.

Award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, author, and curator Maria Brito

Forrest Galante is an American outdoor adventurer, television personality Escaping Africa at gunpoint and making the show "Naked and Afraid" look easy. World-leading survivalist Forrest Galante shares his success of being an outdoor adventurer and a television personality

Escaping Africa at gunpoint and making the show "Naked and Afraid" look easy. World-leading survivalist Forrest Galante shares his success of being an outdoor adventurer and a television personality

How to gain power with The 48 Laws of Power &amp; Art of Seduction with World Leading Author, NY Times Best Selling Author Robert Greene - 200 episode celebration Replay 7 great episodes in a row

How to gain power with The 48 Laws of Power & Art of Seduction with World Leading Author, NY Times Best Selling Author Robert Greene - 200 episode celebration Replay 7 great episodes in a row

How to become a world adventurer with award-winning author, filmmaker, journalist, climber &amp; photographer Ryan Pyle   Born in Toronto, Canada, Ryan Pyle spent his early years close to home. After obtaining a degree in International Politics from the University of Toronto in 2001, Ryan realized a lifelong dream and traveled to China on an exploratory mission. In 2002 Ryan moved to China permanently and in 2004 Ryan became a regular contributor to the New York Times. In 2009 Ryan was listed by PDN Magazine as one of the 30 emerging photographers in the world. In 2010 Ryan began working full time on television and documentary film production and has produced and presented several large multi-episode television series for major broadcasters in the USA, Canada, UK, Asia, CHINA and continental Europe.  Wikipedia:   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5360404/  =============================================      IMDb Profile:&nbsp;  SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram:  (Fans: 190,000+) Facebook:  (Fans: 450,000+) Twitter:  (Fans: 12,000+) YouTube:  (Fans: 31,000+) Weibo:  (Fans: 1,000,000+)  SEVEN ON SEVEN - MOUNTAINS CLIMBED &amp; FILMED - SOUTH AMERICA – Aconcagua (Argentina) -&nbsp;6,960m | 22,837 ft - AFRICA – Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) -&nbsp;5,895m | 19,341 ft - EUROPE – Mt. Elbrus (Russia) - 5,642m | 18,510 ft  HIGH MOUNTAINS CLIMBED &amp; FILMED - Huayna Potosi (Bolivia) –&nbsp;6,088m | 19,974 ft - Mt. Wilhelm (Papua New Guinea) –&nbsp;4,509m | 14,793 ft - Mt. Kuiten Peak (Mongolia) - 4,374m | 14,350 ft - Mt. Tubkal (Morocco) –&nbsp;4,167m | 13,671 ft - Mt. Kinabalu (Malaysia) - 4,095m | 13,435 ft - Mt. Xue (Taiwan) - 3,886m | 12,749 ft - Mt. Apo (Philippines) – 3,142m | 10,311 ft - Jabal Umm ad Dami (Jordan) - 1,845m | 6,083 ft  COUNTRIES (and Territories) FILMED IN - Series: Extreme Treks – Tanzania, Morocco, China, USA, Peru, Nepal, Italy, Oman, Russia, Iceland, Laos, Papua New Guinea, Bolivia, Argentina, Jordan and Uganda. Myanmar, Ethiopia, Switzerland, Poland.  - Series: Expedition Asia – Philippines, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, India, Kyrgyzstan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan - Series: Tough Rides – China, India, Brazil     RECENT AWARDS2021 - Winner: Asian Academy Award: Best Cinematographer2020 - Winner: Asian Academy Award: Best Non-Fiction Series2020 - Winner: Asian Academy Award: Best Director2020 - Winner: Asian Academy Award: Best Lifestyle Host 2019 – Winner: Best Director – Asian Television Awards 2019 – Nominated: Best Documentary Series – Asian Television Awards 2014 – Explorer of the Year – Geographical Society of Philadelphia 2013 – Gold Medallion – Governor General of Canada 2012 – Guinness World Record – Adventure Motorcycle Riding 2010 – PDN Photo Annual – Winner 2009 – PDN 30 – Emerging Photographer TELEVISION SERIES 2023 – Tough Rides: Saudi Arabia – In Pre-Production 2023 – The Nomad: Season #1 – In Pre-Production 2023 – Extreme Treks: Season #5 – In Pre-Production 2021 – Extreme Treks: Season #4 – BBC Earth || Amazon Prime 2020 – Expedition Asia: Season #1 – Discovery Channel || Amazon Prime 2018 – Extreme Treks: Season #3 – BBC Earth || Amazon Prime 2017 – Extreme Treks: Season #2 – BBC Earth || Amazon Prime 2016 – Tough Rides: Brazil – Travel Channel || Amazon Prime 2014 – Extreme Treks: Season #1 – Discovery Channel || Amazon Prime 2014 – China’s Great Gateway – Discovery Channel 2014 – Tough Rides: India – Travel Channel || Amazon Prime 2013 – Tough Rides: China – Travel Channel || Amazon Prime PUBLICATIONS 2017 – Sacred Mountains – Photography Book 2016 – Tough Rides: Brazil – Written Book 2015 – Sacred Mountains of China – Written Book 2014 – Chinese Turkestan – Photography Book 2014 – The India Ride – Written Book 2013 – The Middle Kingdom Ride – Written Book AFFILIATIONS The Asian Institute The Explorers Club Guinness World Record Holder   &nbsp;

How to become a world adventurer with award winning author, filmmaker, journalist, climber & photographer Ryan Pyle

How to talk with anyone anywhere from 1 to one thousand with world-leading speaking coach Mike Acker Mike Acker is an executive communication coach, a keynote speaker, and the author of ten books including the bestselling Speak With No Fear and Speak with Confidence, published by Wiley. Mike is a recognized expert in communication and executive presence.

How to talk with anyone anywhere from 1 to one thousand with world leading  speaking coach Mike Acker

TikTok creator who has gained fame for his&nbsp;leigh_mcnasty account. His comedic sketches surrounding his life as a teacher, often lip syncing and dressed as animals, have helped him amass more than 4.5 million followers.&nbsp;

How to get millions of followers and going viral on TikTok with TikTok creator Leigh McClendon aka Leigh Mcnasty

Jake Zweig is a results-driven leader who has brought the standards of excellence in teamwork, focus, and toughness from his former world as a Navy SEAL to college football. Mr. Zweig utilizes proven motivational techniques and sincere mentorship to develop his players into tomorrow’s leaders. &nbsp; His unique background blends the intensity of his military Special Forces training with his commitment to the success of his football team. Zweig is currently a leadership development coach focusing on the C suite. Formerly joined NFL great Lovie Smith’s team at the beginning of the 2017 season and immediately initiated a comprehensive program review. He provided new assessments of division opponents and targeted training and game tactics. &nbsp; His efforts resulted in the special teams squad achieving three blocked kicks—one of which was the decisive game-winner against Western Kentucky. He created structured practice plans to bolster their defense against kickoff and punt returns, as well as preventing their own kickers from getting blocked. Additionally, he fostered team leaders to maintain the team’s focus and intensity during every game.

He recounts his remarkable journey from playing high school football in various locations like LA and Washington state to becoming a Navy SEAL, and his military aspirations despite facing challenges in his athletic and academic pursuits, Jake Zweig.

Michael Stein is an entrepreneur, actor, writer, director, producer, and stand-up comedian who has acted and worked with multiple Academy Award-winning actors, filmmakers, producers, and fortune 500 leaders. 
Michael is the Host of the Long Shot Leaders Podcast, which tells the story of underdogs who have found success.

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