Episodes

S2E10 - DEZI, Artist & Songwriter

March 15, 2023

In the final episode of season two, Bob sits down with artist, songwriter, and producer of Bank the Fire, DEZI. They discuss how she found success as an artist once she started doing it for herself instead of others, the min…

S2E9 - A Human Design Reading with Xenia Viray, Pt. 2

March 8, 2023

Today is Part 2 with Xenia Viray of Myths of Creation from Episode 1 and Episode 8 of this season. We love Xenia so much we want to keep sharing her with you! This week listen in as Xenia shares Bob's energetic template for…

S2E8 - A Human Design Reading with Xenia Viray, Pt. 1

March 1, 2023

In the first part of a special 2-episode interview, Xenia Viray of Myths of Creation from Episode 1 of this season is back! She kindly sits down with us again and gives the Bank The Fire team a Human Design reading. To reca…

S2E7 - Lisa Corrao, Stand-Up Comedian

Feb. 22, 2023

Join us as Bob sits down with world-touring stand-up comedian Lisa Corrao. They cover a range of topics, from her transition from being an educator to the world of comedy, Bob and Lisa's shared love for everything food-relat…

S2E6 - Libby Larkin, Songwriter & TikTok Therapist

Feb. 15, 2023

In this week's episode, Bob sits down with songwriter and social media extraordinaire, Libby Larkin. They talk about how they got their start as a songwriter who creates safe spaces for underrepresented artists, how they dev…

S2E5 - Minda Zetlin, Author, Speaker and Journalist

Feb. 8, 2023

This week, Bob sits down with Minda Zetlin, the author of Career Self-Care: Find Your Happiness, Success and Fulfillment at work. They discuss identifying the things we need to have a happy work life, and the power she has f…

S2E4 - Noah Wunsch of Ruby Hibiscus

Feb. 1, 2023

This week on Bank the Fire, Bob sits down with Noah Wunsch, CEO and founder of Ruby Hibiscus Water. They discuss how he treats his company as the living organism that it is, and the creation of the Rubyverse; a peek into his…

S2E3 - Megan Davidson of BrooklynDoula

Jan. 25, 2023

In this week's episode, Megan Davidson, one of the most experienced labor doulas in the country, joins Bob for a discussion on the importance of holding space for others as a labor doula, being on call literally all the time…

S2E2 - C. Zawadi Morris of Brooklyn Reader

Jan. 18, 2023

In this week's episode, Bob is joined by C. Zawadi Morris, founder and writer for The Brooklyn Reader. They discuss how she accidentally started her Brooklyn-centric media company, the sustainability of news media, and manif…

S2E1 - Xenia Viray of Myths of Creation

Jan. 11, 2023

In the premier episode of Bank the Fire season 2, Bob sits down with Xenia Viray of Myths of Creation. They discuss transitioning out of a life of workaholism, creativity as part of the human experience, and Xenia schools us…

S1E10 - Cesar Puello The Acupuncturist

Aug. 17, 2022

In the final episode of season one, Bob sits down with acupuncturist Cesar Puello. They discuss his days as a sculptor, his transition into life as an acupuncturist, how meditation changed his life, and his incredible abilit…

S1E9 - Gretchen of GG Maull Handbags

Aug. 10, 2022

In today's episode, Bob is joined by Gretchen Maull of GG Maull Functional Handbags. WEBSITE: https://ggmaull.com INSTAGRAM: @ggmaull

S1E8 - Emellie O'Brien of Earth Angel Sets

Aug. 3, 2022

Join Bob in conversation with Emellie O'Brien of Earth Angel Sets as they discuss digging in the trash, bring environmental sustainability to the film industry, and the growing pains of scaling a business. Website: https://w…

S1E7 - Kelly Marshall of Kelly Marshall Photography

July 27, 2022

In this week's episode, Bob is joined by photographer and documentarian Kelly Marshall. They discuss Kelly's foray into environmentalism before following her true calling in photography, her creation of her documentary, Birt…

S1E6 - Hatim Banaja of Toroso Investments

July 20, 2022

In these week's episode, Bob talks finance with Hatim Banaja, senior Vice President of Toroso Investments. They discuss paying ones dues to choose career moves, investment products, and Hatim's education in the mind-body con…

S1E5 - Laura Henny of The Rack Shack

July 13, 2022

In this week's episode, Bob is joined by Laura of The body-inclusive bra and lingerie store, The Rack Shack. They discuss the passion of problem solving, the anatomy of breasts and the process of finding the right bra for yo…

S1E4 - Nikki Porcher of Buy From a Black Woman

July 6, 2022

In this week's episode, Bob is joined by Nikki Porcher, founder of Buy from a Black Woman. They discuss the different experience for female BIPOC entrepreneurs, the beauty of the early days of entrepreneurship, owning a trut…

S1E3 - Kalyn Johnson Chandler of Effie's Paper

June 29, 2022

In this weeks episode, Bob is joined by Kalyn Johnson Chandler of Effie’s Paper, Stationary and Whatnot. They discuss pivoting out of her career as a lawyer that no longer gave her joy and yet well-prepared her for running h…

S1E2 - Brother Dave of DaveKenneally.com

June 22, 2022

In this weeks episode, Bob is joined by Brother Dave Kenneally. They discuss how he got to where he is as a mindfulness meditation teacher, from his time as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps to his experiences as a Buddhist …

S1E1 - Stephanie Maslow-Blackman of Metalicious Jewelry

June 15, 2022

In Bank the Fire's debut episode, Bob is joined by Stephanie Maslow-Blackman, CEO and Founder of Metalicious Jewelry. They discuss how Stephanie became a jewelry designer, mom life, the entrepreneur mindset and hustle cultur…