Pivoting to WEB3

In this episode, Donna Mitchell speaks with Dennis Meador, founder of the Legal Podcast Network and nationally recognized expert in legal marketing. With over 25 years of experience, Dennis helps professionals build authority-driven brands through podcasting— transforming attorneys from commodities in a crowded market into trusted advisors.

Dennis is a “digital interpreter” who bridges the gap between complex technology and busy professionals who are tired of learning the next thing. His process turns 30 minutes of conversation into a month’s worth of marketing content across podcasts, websites, and social media.

Key Topics:

• How professionals become commodities in the age of Google and how to break free

• Why “AI isn’t here to replace anybody—it’s here to multiply the efforts of everybody”

• The digital interpreter approach: simplifying 303 steps into “just show up and talk”

• Building authority through media when you don’t have time to learn platforms

• Why podcasters are one of Gen Z’s two most trusted sources (alongside TikTok)

• Future of podcasting: production value and entertainment will become king

• Launching Authority Network and Expert Network in Q1 to expand beyond legal

Dennis has built multiple agencies to $3-5 million within 1-3 years and helps attorneys differentiate in a market with 1 lawyer per 100 people in the US.

Connect with Dennis Meador:

LinkedIn: Dennis Meador

Website: thelegalpodcastnetwork.com

Launching Q1 2025: Authority Network & Expert Network

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Chapters:

00:00 “Building Personal Brand Online”

06:07 “Trauma, Talent, and Clarity”

07:20 Consumer-Facing Attorneys: Crowded Market

11:04 AI Adoption in Legal Industry

14:35 “Balancing AI and Practical Marketing”

18:08 “AI Tools for Personal Management”

22:37 “The PI Mentor Show”

23:57 Legal Podcast Sponsorship Collaboration

27:29 Production Over Content in Podcasting

31:44 “Podcasts: Trusted Voice of Tomorrow”

34:06 Expert Network: Building Authority Globally

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In this episode, Donna Mitchell speaks with Michael Toguchi, Chief Strategy Officer at Orchestrate (a division of E Resources), about digital transformation specifically designed for mission-driven organizations. Michael shares how nonprofits, foundations, Catholic charities, and faith-based groups can reduce manual workflows and scale sustainably without adopting corporate frameworks that don’t fit their culture.

Key Topics:
• Why mission-driven organizations need tailored technology solutions, not corporate frameworks
• The culture audit: Assessing readiness before implementing new tools
• Real ROI for nonprofits: Getting staff time back for impactful work
• AI applications for scholarship programs, donor management, and constituent services
• Building governance, compliance, and security into digital transformation
• The fatal mistake: Wrong people in leadership vs. fixable bad processes

Michael has over 25 years of experience driving digital transformation for universities, nonprofits, foundations and associations. His work powers organizations including Stanford, UC Davis, PG&E, the Roddenberry Foundation, and Google Certified Innovator Program.

Connect with Michael Toguchi:
LinkedIn: Michael Toguchi
Website: eresources.com
Platform: Orchestrate

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Chapters:
00:00 “Driving Efficiency Through Transformation”
04:47 Overcoming Siloed Processes Universally
06:51 “Driving Culture for Digital Transformation”
11:27 “Small Wins with AI Implementation”
12:48 Streamlining Processes with Clear Strategy
16:53 Modernizing Systems for Organizational Success
22:19 “AI & Blockchain: Innovation Essentials”
24:22 AI-Driven Accessibility and Automation
29:42 “AI-Powered Assistance for Repetitive Queries”
31:34 Compliance, Security, User Experience
33:57 “Technology Supporting Purposeful Work”

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Why Technology Is Never the Issue: The Real Gap Slowing Digital Transformation

Naila Qazi, CEO of CCL Canada, reveals why digital transformation failures have nothing to do with technology—and everything to do with fear, skepticism, and reluctance.

With experience leading billion-dollar transformations across 9 sectors and 3 continents, Naila shares what executives actually need to do: listen to hidden stakeholders, communicate clearly, and build trust before launching technology.

Guest: Naila Qazi, CEO CCL Canada | Change Management Expert | Women of Impact Fellowship Founder

Topics covered:

→ Why successful executives struggle with new technology

→ The unlearning problem in digital transformation

→ How to identify hidden stakeholders who make or break adoption

→ Building change champions at every level

→ The growth mindset requirement for leaders

Connect with Naila:

Website: https://cclcanada.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nailaqazi/

🌐 Visit mitchelluniversalnetwork.com for more leadership and transformation insights.

Chapters:

00:00 “Journey of Dreams and Transformation”

04:18 Bridging Technology and People Gap

08:31 “Culture Drives Systemic Alignment”

11:10 Leadership, Technology, and Paradigm Shift

14:52 Inclusive Collaboration and People Readiness

16:44 “Trust and Behavioral Change”

20:00 “Listen to Voices That Matter”

23:18 Building Trust for Effective Change

27:07 “Women of Impact Program”

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“You can’t run fast and fix compliance later.”

That’s the hard truth from Paul Crafer, VP of Services (EMEA) at Assessed Intelligence, and today’s guest on Pivoting to Web3 with Donna Mitchell — Executive Educator and Forbes Business Council member.

With over 20 years in enterprise leadership, including a decade at Apple, Paul reveals why AI governance and compliance must become core to business strategy, not an afterthought.

In this episode, we unpack:

⚙️ The new enterprise responsibility in the age of AI

🧩 Why compliance and governance must start “from day one”

🌍 How global frameworks like EU AI Act, GDPR, NIST, and ISO are reshaping operations

💡 What business leaders need to build ethical, resilient systems

🚨 Real examples of AI failures and what every executive can learn from them

Paul also explains how “guardrails” protect enterprises from AI drift, bias, and regulatory risk — and why AI auditing may soon be mandatory worldwide.

If you’re a C-suite leader, founder, or enterprise strategist, this episode is your wake-up call to build AI trust, compliance, and accountability before it’s too late.

🎥 Watch now and future-proof your enterprise.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f8g3G7gjo0

Chapters:

00:00 From For Humanity to Assessed

05:11 “Operationalizing AI Risk Management”

07:00 Navigating AI Compliance Frameworks

12:53 AI Strategy and Compliance Planning

16:18 AI Systems and Guardrails

17:59 AI Governance and Ethical Oversight

22:45 “AI Risk, Compliance & Failures”

26:21 AI Risks and EU Oversight

28:16 EU Leads AI Regulation Push

32:33 “AI Audits: Future Opportunities”

34:39 “Connect on LinkedIn + Get Involved”

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#AICompliance #AIGovernance #EnterpriseLeadership #EthicalAI #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfBusiness #ForbesBusinessCouncil #DonnaMitchell #PivotingToWeb3 #PaulCrafer #AIRegulation #BusinessResilience #AIForLeaders #ExecutiveStrategy

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In this episode, Renat Khasanshyn, Founder of Altoros and Co-Founder of Protofire, reveals how AI and Web3 are reshaping enterprise systems, leadership decisions, and global industries.

With decades of experience building scalable, data-driven solutions for Fortune 500s and venture-backed startups, Renat shares what leaders must do to survive the next industrial shift.

🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

⚙️ Build adaptive organizations that integrate AI and Web3 ethically

🏢 Strengthen infrastructure and resilience through intelligent systems

💡 Lead teams through disruption with clarity and measurable strategy

🌍 Position your company for success in the AI-driven economy of 2025

🕒 Chapters

00:00 Emerging Tech Research & Innovation

05:23 AI Insights on Business Survival

08:05 Electric Engines and Innovation

13:42 AI and Blockchain: Ubiquity Ahead

14:40 Disruption and Progress Machines

20:01 Web3 Fundraising for Startups

23:18 Building & Commercializing DeFi Ventures

26:03 Betting on Future Solutions

29:39 Web3 Misconceptions and Regulation

31:40 Blockchain Benefits for Regulators

35:01 Open to Sharing Knowledge

39:28 AI’s Role in Music Creation

42:49 Post-AI World Prospects

45:18 Bridging Gaps: People First

48:27 Business Makeover Case Study

This conversation highlights how AI and distributed technologies are no longer optional — they’re the foundation for long-term relevance, resilience, and growth.

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#DonnaPMitchell #RenatKhasanshyn #PivotingToWeb3 #FutureAuthority #AIForBusiness #DigitalTransformation #Web3Leadership #EnterpriseInnovation #EthicalAI #LeadershipInTech #AI2025 #BlockchainTechnology #FutureOfWork #AIReadiness #InnovationStrategy

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Are you a C-suite executive wondering how AI actually fits into YOUR business? This isn’t theory—it’s actionable intelligence from 5 leading AI practitioners who are transforming enterprises RIGHT NOW.

In This Episode, Learn:

✅ Custom GPTs for Operations – How one Emmy-winning director uses ChatGPT to streamline workflows (Erich Archer shows you the exact process)

✅ AI Testing & Compliance – Why your AI systems need bulletproof testing BEFORE they damage your brand or trigger legal issues (Sebastian Chedal, TestBox.ai)

✅ Human-Centered AI Integration – The framework for balancing automation with your workforce without triggering resistance (Jason Padgett, Phoenix Solutions Group)

✅ AI for Underserved Markets – How seniors and nonprofits can leverage AI when resources are limited (Lucia Dore)

✅ Jungian AI for Leadership – Using AI to understand your leadership archetypes and decision-making patterns (Mona Bavar, Blue Apples)

Why This Matters NOW:

85% of AI enterprise projects fail due to poor implementation

Companies using AI strategically are seeing 70-80% cost reductions in specific operations

The leadership gap isn’t technical—it’s strategic

Perfect For:

CEOs & C-Suite Executives

Enterprise Leaders

Business Owners scaling operations

Innovation Officers

Anyone responsible for digital transformation

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Why AI Strategy Matters

00:06 – Building Custom GPTs (Erich Archer)

03:09 – AI Testing & Compliance (Sebastian Chedal)

04:23 – Leadership Archetypes with AI (Mona Bavar)

05:27 – Human-AI Collaboration (Jason Padgett)

07:10 – AI for Seniors & Accessibility (Lucia Dore)

💡 Key Takeaway: AI won’t replace humans, but leaders who strategically implement AI will outpace those who don’t. The question isn’t IF you should use AI—it’s HOW to do it right.

🔗 Connect with Donna Mitchell: MitchellUniversalNetwork.com

📌 Featured Experts:

Erich Archer (Emmy Winner, CGA Creative)

Sebastian Chedal (Founder/CEO, TestBox.ai)

Mona Bavar (Blue Apples)

Jason Padgett (Phoenix Solutions Group)

Lucia Dore (Author, Seniority & AI Technology)

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#AIForBusiness #CsuiteLeadership #EnterpriseAI #ExecutiveLeadership #EnterpriseTech

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I’ve seen too many executives treat AI like a toy when in reality it is an enterprise transformation driver. if you’re putting in weak prompts, you’re getting weak answers. That costs you visibility, credibility, and ultimately, revenue.

This episode will guide leaders how to handle AI conversations with the same focus and authority they bring to the boardroom.

✅ Use AI as your executive advisor

✅ Turn every insight into market visibility

✅ Structure your prompts to match the C-Suite pace

If you want AI to amplify your brand impact and enterprise ROI, this episode is your playbook.

📌 Key Line: Perfectionism kills momentum. Weak prompts kill ROI. Let’s fix both.

#Enterprise #AIStrategy #AILeadership #AIBoardroom #DigitalTransformation #BusinessInnovation #TechStrategy #ExecutiveLeadership #AITools

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Global investment expert Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, reveals how digital asset innovation is transforming international finance and creating new opportunities for executives. Featured on C-Suite Network Radio & TV.

In this executive briefing, discover how emerging financial technologies are reshaping global value transfer, international remittances, and asset management for forward-thinking business leaders.

🎯 Key Topics for C-Suite Executives:

• Digital asset investment strategies

• Global finance transformation trends

• Technology-enabled value transfer systems

• International market opportunities

• Executive decision frameworks for emerging tech

CHAPTER:

00:01:02 – Aly’s journey and Blockchain Founders Fund portfolio

00:02:24 – The “value layer” and why blockchain matters

00:05:08 – 3 major innovations shaping our digital future

00:09:08 – DeFi, stablecoins, and real-world adoption

00:14:00 – Remittances and stablecoins in emerging economies

00:21:34 – Tokenization explained: trillions in assets coming online

00:26:04 – DAOs, governance, and decentralization challenges

00:30:43 – AI + blockchain in healthcare and data

00:36:43 – Aly’s message to founders & entrepreneurs

#GlobalFinance #DigitalAssets #InvestmentStrategy #FinancialInnovation #ExecutiveInsights #CSuiteNetwork #InternationalBusiness #AssetManagement

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Real estate touches all of us, yet the system doesn’t always work in our favor. Agents lose significant portions of their commissions, buyers and sellers face hidden costs, and too often, trust feels like it’s missing.

As longtime real estate professionals, Chad Link and Rob Brower have witnessed these challenges firsthand, especially the inefficiencies and hidden costs imposed by major tech platforms.

In this episode of Pivoting to Web3, I sit down with Chad and Rob, the co-founders of Swyvvl, to explore how they’re reimagining the real estate experience and bringing fairness and transparency back to the industry.

We cover:
Why traditional referral models create inefficiencies
How Swyvvl removes middlemen and lowers costs
The role of AI in preventing fraud and protecting clients
What it takes to rebuild trust in such a large industry

Did you know the average buyer has no idea how much Big Tech is pocketing from every home sale? That money could be YOURS.
Discover how Swyvvl is handing power and profits back to buyers, sellers, and agents with a Web3-first platform that’s finally on your side.
Ready to see just how much the rules are changing?

Chapters:
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome and introductions
01:00 – Chad and Rob’s backgrounds
03:15 – The problem with referral fees
05:11 – The story behind Swyvvl
07:35 – How the platform works
10:34 – Data security and bidding
12:06 – What MLS/IDX means
16:00 – Traditional vs Swyvvl explained
24:00 – AI and fraud prevention
27:30 – Cost savings for buyers and agents
32:45 – Rethinking the referral model
40:00 – Building trust and adoption
47:20 – Roadmap and expansion
59:00 – Final reflections

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AI isn’t just about technology anymore, it’s about leadership. In this episode of Pivoting to Web3, Sebastian Chedal, founder and CEO of Fountain City and TestFox.AI. He shares why it’s so important for executives to take charge of their AI strategy, not just to stay compliant, but to build trust and ensure long-term business success.

Whether you’re running a startup, growing your company, or just starting to explore AI in your organization, this episode will give you what you need to know about AI compliance, customer experience, and future-proofing your business in the age of Web3.

Ever wondered if your AI chatbot could land your company in legal hot water?

Find out how to bulletproof your bots, crush compliance headaches, and sidestep brand disasters in today’s eye-opening episode!

🎯 Key Topics for Executives

AI compliance and upcoming regulations

Hidden liability and brand risks from A

Securing customer trust in AI systems

Why AI oversight is now a boardroom issue

Building a safe, scalable AI strategy

Chapters:

00:00 AI Compliance and Testing Benefits

03:36 “AI Testing and Evaluation Tools”

07:07 “AI Compliance in Europe”

12:04 AI-Powered Customer Interaction Analysis

13:53 AI Bot Escalation and Accountability

19:21 AI Liability and Data Loss Risks

21:54 AI Vulnerability in Compliance Testing

26:34 Unique Compliance and Test Solutions

29:16 “Early Product Feedback Invitation”

31:21 Chatbot Rebranding and Retesting

34:24 “Compliance Testing and Analysis Tool

38:11 “Web3 Podcast Sign-Off”

#AICompliance #AITesting #Web3Security #AIGovernance #TechInnovation #AIChatbots #AIRegulation #EUAIAct #DigitalTransformation #RiskManagement #AutomationTools #EthicalAI #BotSecurity #USAtech #CanadaTech #NorthAmericaBusiness

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Book an Event – https://www.DonnaPMitchell.com
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Products & Services: PivotingPortal.com
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#AICompliance #AITesting #Web3Security #AIGovernance #TechInnovation #AIChatbots #AIRegulation #EUAIAct #DigitalTransformation #RiskManagement #AutomationTools #EthicalAI #BotSecurity #USAtech #CanadaTech #NorthAmericaBusiness

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