Alicia Castillo Holley

Wealthing Podcast

The Wealthing Podcast is a natural expansion of the work we do at the Wealthing Group. We want to bring exciting, new ideas, that reflect how we grow and create wealth for everyone, bringing technology, inspiration, capital, and progress.

We share a highlight of an after-dinner conversation in a 15-20 min format. We see to bring a different, refreshing, no-nonsense podcast, that could be heard over a commute, a walk, or a break. https://wealthing.club

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03 November 2026

Success vs. Significance: Pascal van Knijff on Failing in the US and What It Taught Him Ep. 88

Pascal van Knijff built a smartwatch before Apple or Samsung — and the venture failed. In this episode, he and Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD explore the distinction between success and significance, the life lessons he'd tell his younger self, and why he now sees wealth as "existing value resulting from actions that make a difference." Pascal shares his "4 Ts" framework (Talent, Treasure,...

28 October 2026

Nature Investment Corridor: Marcela Flores on Forest-Positive Food Systems and Regenerative Capital Ep. 87

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Marcela Flores, a Mexican-born food entrepreneur building a new supply chain, a nutrient-dense Mesoamerican forest seed, to discuss how regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and investment can work together to keep forests standing. The conversation explores the three projects Marcela is focused on today:...

21 October 2026

On Our Own Terms 🎬: Fernanda Moura on Women Entrepreneurs, Funding Gaps, and Mentorship Ep. 86

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Fernanda Moura, documentary filmmaker and creator of On Our Own Terms, to discuss her 1.5-year journey interviewing women entrepreneurs across 24 countries. The conversation reconnects two women who first met 10 years ago, when Fernanda interviewed Alicia for her documentary. Fernanda shares how the project began...

14 October 2026

Coquí Ventures 🐸: Angel León on Pre-Seed Capital, Mentorship, and Ecosystem Building Ep. 85

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Angel León, founder of Coquí Ventures and host of The Corridor podcast, to discuss his path from the U.S. Navy to building a platform and fund that supports Puerto Rican and Latino startups. The conversation explores Coquí Ventures, named after the native Puerto Rican coquí frog, and its focus on pre-seed Latino...

07 October 2026

History as a Living Tool: Seth Kaller on Liberty, Compromise, and the 250th Anniversary Ep. 84

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Seth Kaller, president of Seth Kaller Inc. and founder of The Promise of Liberty, to discuss his journey from dealing in historic documents to using them in support of democracy and liberty, as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The conversation explores why Seth sees...

30 September 2026

Alpha Whisperers: Janet C. Salazar on the Hidden Power of Kindness in Leadership Ep. 83

In this episode, Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Janet C. Salazar (JC), author of Alpha Whisperers™: Power Behind the Power. JC shares her journey from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs in the Philippines to fulfilling her childhood dream of working with the United Nations, when she was appointed Permanent Representative of the Foundation for the Support of the United Nations at just...

24 September 2026

Legacy: JaQ on Trusts, Values, and Building Legacy Across Continents Ep. 82

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with JaQ, founder of Alexander Legacy and Queen Mother of a village in Ghana's Akuapim Kingdom. Her work focuses on talent development, economic literacy, and preparing the workforce for the new economy. At 16, while working as a bank receptionist, JaQ came across trust paperwork that revealed her late grandmother's home...

16 September 2026

The Investor Trust Triangle: Henryk Dabrowski on Wealth, Family, and Legacy Ep. 81

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Henryk Dabrowski, entrepreneur and investor, to discuss the hard-won lessons from building multiple companies — from learning to be more analytical than intuitive, to continuing his formal education, to the ongoing challenge of prioritizing family over business. The conversation explores the pressure facing...

16 September 2026

Imagination Capital: Eric Dawson on Microfinancing, Mentorship, and Youth Power Ep. 80

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Eric Dawson, founder of RIVET, to discuss his journey to becoming a lifelong advocate for young people — as a youth organizer at 14, the founder of Peace First (which reached young people in 166 countries over 30 years), and now the builder of the world's first microfinancing platform for young changemakers. The...

14 September 2026

Leading with Empathy and Safety with Chip Dawson Ep. 79

This week on the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo-Holley is joined by Lawrence "Chip" Dawson. Together, they explore his evolution from his early days as a volunteer firefighter in Lakewood, New York, and his training in fire protection at Oklahoma State University, to his distinguished 22-year career at Kodak. The conversation covers the leadership and tactical lessons Dawson applied as...