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Permission To Shine

Andrew Namanny
NEAP
Crypto
Eddie Stern
Elite Executive Partners
Damecore
Cafe Babu
Stablecoins
Defi
Regulation
Los Angeles
New York City
Ashtanga Yoga
Nervous System
Paris
New York

The premier podcast dedicated to highlighting humble, inspiring people. Hosted by Andrew Namanny. Guests include Joey Gonzalez CEO of Barry's Bootcamp, billionaire Jay Adair, blind Mt. Everest Summiter Erik Weihenmayer, Ex-Russian Sex Spy Aliia Roza, and more.

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Latest Episodes

From playing alongside Angel Reese and Azzi Fudd in the ultra-competitive DMV basketball scene to building a women's basketball fashion empire inspired by Paris, Olivia Nelson is proving that the future of sports culture is female.

In this episode o... more

What does it take to go from a surf shop dropout to one of Britain's most elite Special Forces operators, then reinvent yourself all over again?

Dean Stott MBE spent 16 years in the military, including time in the Special Boat Service (SBS), the UK'... more

Matt Hranek is one of those guys who makes you want to live better immediately.

Matt is the founder and editor of William Brown magazine, author of A Man & His Watch, A Man & His Car, Negroni, and Martini, and the world’s most interested guy. Not in... more

Gwyneth Paltrow… true or false: she blew her nose into Eddie Stern’s pocket square while he was officiating her wedding?

True. 😂

This week on Permission to Shine, I’m sitting down with the one-and-only Eddie Stern.

A New York City original, one ... more

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Recent Guests

Olivia Nelson
Founder of Damecore, fashion-technical entrepreneur
Damecore
Episode: 68. From Paris to the WNBA: How Olivia Nielsen Is Building the Vogue of Women’s Basketball
Dean Stott
Former Tier 1 Special Forces operator, author of Relentless
Private security, philanthropy, and endurance sports advocacy
Episode: 67. From Special Forces to World Record Cyclist: Dean Stott on Evacuating Embassies, Defying Limits, and Living Relentlessly
Matt Hranek
Founder of WM Brown Magazine; photographer and author
WM Brown
Episode: 66. Matt Hranek, Founder of WM Brown, on Taste, Ralph Lauren, Negronis, and the Good Life
Eddie Stern
Yoga teacher and author with a temple in New York City
Temple founder in Manhattan
Episode: 65. Eddie Stern | How To Calm Your Nervous System
Chris Namanny
Co-founder of Elite Executive Partners, Chief Problem Solver
Elite Executive Partners
Episode: 64. Chris Namanny | My Mom, Managing Parter @ Elite Executive Partners, Chief Problem Solver
Sandra Yamada
Founder of NEAP, protein gel company
NEAP
Episode: 63. Sandra Yamada on Leaving Wall Street for Wellness: The Story Behind NEAP
Shivani Darsinos
Founder of Cafe Babu, Nashville
Cafe Babu
Episode: 62. How to Start a Cafe With Shivani Darsinos, Founder of Cafe Babu
Nick Luebke
Founder of Constantly Curious Podcasts
Constantly Curious
Episode: 61. Nick Luebke on the 5 Books That Changed His Life
Peter Wokwicz
Investor/Entrepreneur in digital assets and blockchain expert
Episode: 60. Why You’ll Be Left Behind Without Crypto — Peter Wokwicz on Digital Assets

Host

Andrew Namanny
Host of Permission To Shine

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Optimism!!

    I love how optimistic and positive this show is!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarsonHG
    United States2 years ago
  • The best podcast!!!

    So real and relatable. I love how Andrew opens up his guest and gets them to go introspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frankthetank2727
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiring guests!

    This podcast is legit! Such inspiring and humble people. Love it— wish they’d put out more episodes 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Margot1307
    United States2 years ago
  • Entertaining, insightful, and growth-inducing

    This podcast lets the best parts of the guests show out so strongly and share what matters most. You can learn some of the most profound lessons of life in every episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveChappelerino
    United States2 years ago
  • Andrew is such a light

    Really inspiring stories and I love the energy that Andrew the host brings for his guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    flatbar42
    United States2 years ago

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• The show is praised for its authenticity and practical insights, though episode frequency is occasionally missed.
• Positive and uplifting energy from the host and guests, with introspective conversations.
• Listeners feel energized by honest storytelling and generous host interview style.
• Guests are described as inspiring and humble, offering relatable, growth-focused stories.
• The host is seen as a bright, motivational presence that helps guests open up.

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63. Sandra Yamada on Leaving Wall Street for Wellness: The Story Behind NEAP
Q: For somebody who is trying to get into Harvard, what advice would you give them?
Be yourself and reflect on values beyond grades; tell a compelling personal story that demonstrates integrity and authenticity, which helped me stand out in the application.
63. Sandra Yamada on Leaving Wall Street for Wellness: The Story Behind NEAP
Q: Sandra, welcome to New York.
Thanks. I'm excited to share the journey and how NEAP came to be.
65. Eddie Stern | How To Calm Your Nervous System
Q: For our listener, how do they know whether they are in a sympathetic or parasympathetic state?
He describes checking in with bodily cues like sweaty palms or muscle tension, then using slow breathing to shift toward parasympathetic activation and restore cognitive control.
65. Eddie Stern | How To Calm Your Nervous System
Q: Can you give me an example of how you adjust your message so people hear you?
Eddie explains that tone, body language, and intention are crucial; he demonstrates that choosing words to be heard requires considering the listener's perspective and delivering concepts in accessible ways.

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The show centers on humble, high-achieving individuals sharing how they built meaningful impact through resilience, curiosity, and leadership. Episodes span entrepreneurship, wellness, sports, design, and technology, with a strong emphasis on personal growth, humility, and authentic storytelling. Noteworthy angles include pivoting from corporate or high-stakes careers to mission-driven ventures, building brands with cultural significance, and harnessing mindset shifts to navigate risk and change.

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Recent guests on Permission To Shine include:

1. Olivia Nelson
2. Dean Stott
3. Matt Hranek
4. Eddie Stern
5. Chris Namanny
6. Sandra Yamada
7. Shivani Darsinos
8. Nick Luebke

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