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A Moment of Xen Episode 287

In Once Upon A Coconut’s Hydration With Heart segment, Michael and Bethany Smilovitch (co-founders of The Smilo Foundation) share how their family’s search for answers, innovative cancer care, faith, and relentless advocacy became a lifeline for others. After being diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma and given a terminal prognosis, Michael pursued innovative treatments around the world, ultimately receiving a T-cell therapy that changed the course of his disease. His wife Bethany became his full-time advocate, researching treatments and connecting with experts worldwide.

In Leela Quantum Tech’s Beyond The Signal segment, Robert Edward Grant (polymath, entrepreneur, mathematician, and philosopher) explores the hidden mathematics of reality and whether consciousness is part of the equation.

In Cyspera’s Better Brighter You segment, Dr. Deepa Macha (double board-certified physician and Founder of CosMedic LaserMD) breaks down personalized pigmentation care — particularly for skin of color — and how the right combination of professional treatments and at-home maintenance can help us get closer to our best skin.

In The Legacy Blueprint, Michael D’Antuono (Founder of Provest Innovative Wealth Strategies) and Kenneth Booras (Founder of B’SPO-KEN Clothiers) break down how tailoring, craftsmanship and personal presentation became part of the language of success.


A Moment of Xen Episode 286

In The Heart of Influence segment, Brian J. Esposito (CEO of DiamondLake) and Jenn Drummond (Guinness World Record holding mountaineer, speaker, and mother of seven) explore the moment success becomes bigger than yourself, and how resilience, reinvention, and human connection can turn personal achievement into a lasting impact.

In Tiger Aesthetics’ Sculpting The Future segment, Dr. Kristi Hustak (Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon) discusses how she is redefining the complete mommy makeover, because motherhood, aging, hormones and even major weight loss can change far more than our breasts and belly, and women are increasingly asking physicians to look at the body as a whole.

In The Lifestyle Edit brought to you by Meliá Hotels International, Nicholas Cicio (UGC creator and full-time traveler) shares how he went from an architecture degree and an $11-an-hour grocery-store job during COVID, through addiction, gambling, evictions and homelessness, to rebuilding his life with everything he owned fitting inside two backpacks. With just $900 to his name, he bought a one-way ticket to Mexico and now travels the world full-time, creating content for brands, hotels, and tourism organizations while helping other creators build location-independent careers.

In The Going Deep series, co-contributor and host of The Going Deep Podcast Lana Kerr takes the mic to sit down with acclaimed producer Serena De Comarmond, a woman whose career has unfolded behind the camera but whose impact is unmistakably front-and-center. Together, they explore the creative pivots, personal battles, and defining reinventions that shaped Serena’s rise in an industry that rarely slows down for anyone. This is a conversation about vision, resilience, and the emotional weight of telling other people’s stories while learning to honor your own.


A Moment of Xen Episode 285

In Leela Quantum Tech’s Beyond The Signal segment, Aaron Alexander (best-selling author of The Align Method and host of The Align Podcast) breaks down the invisible signals keeping your body stressed and how to take back control.

In The Legacy Blueprint, Michael D’Antuono (Founder of Provest Innovative Wealth Strategies) and Anthony Dellaventura (founder of Delluxe Fitness & Nutrition, former FDNY firefighter, and retired pro bodybuilder) discuss the importance of building strength and discipline that outlast the Ozempic craze and how building your body is part of building your future.

In Cyspera’s Better Brighter You segment, Dr. Corey Hartman (Board-Certified Dermatologist and Founder & Medical Director of Skin Wellness) breaks down hyperpigmentation, melasma, and why more aggressive doesn’t always mean better. He’ll share his expert opinion on smart topicals, inside-out skin health, and even some of our everyday skin habits that may completely change the way we approach pigmentation.

In Once Upon A Coconut’s Hydration With Heart segment, Devin Cannady (pro basketball player and creator of “Run Your Own Race”) discusses his relentless NBA journey and what fueled his way forward.


A Moment of Xen Episode 284

In the Westbridge Academy Speaker Series, we’re joined by Ashley Carter — creator, community connector, and arts advocate. She uses her voice to raise awareness around autism while highlighting the power of the arts to help children express themselves, connect, and thrive. Through her own story, her son Ashton’s creative journey, and her work within the community, she creates conversations that bring people together. She joins us to explore why finding the right school can create a different future, and why specialized education isn’t a last resort, but about finding the right fit for each child.

In Tiger Aesthetics’ Sculpting The Future segment, Dr. Alexandra Hart (board-certified plastic surgeon) breaks down how the new era of aesthetics is rebuilding the body differently, and why innovations like alloClae offer individuals new options.

In The Heart of Influence, Brian J. Esposito (CEO of DiamondLake) and Robert Antonelli (retired NYPD Detective who served for 20 years) discuss honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11, what we owe the heroes like Robert, and if we’ve truly kept our promise to never forget.

In The Going Deep series, co-contributor and host of The Going Deep Podcast Lana Kerr takes the mic to sit down with internationally recognized designer Adolfo Sanchez, whose bold silhouettes and unapologetic artistry have captivated runways, red carpets, and global audiences. From competing on Netflix’s “Next in Fashion” to dressing some of the most influential women in entertainment, Adolfo opens up about the real story behind the glamour, the struggles, the pivots, the cultural roots, and the emotional truths that shaped his creative voice. This episode explores the intersection of identity and design, the pressure of constant reinvention, and the healing that comes from building something beautiful out of life’s hardest moments. For Adolfo, fashion is not fabric, it’s storytelling.


A Moment of Xen Episode 283

Welcome back to A Moment of Xen!

In Cyspera’s Better Brighter You segment, Jessica Clarke Higgins (Founder of Higgy Skin) breaks down hormones, melasma, pregnancy, and the skin changes no one warns you about. As a licensed esthetician and expecting mom, she brings a uniquely personal and professional perspective to share her pregnancy pigmentation playbook.

In Once Upon A Coconut’s Hydration With Heart, DJ Mad Linx (world-class DJ, on-air personality, former ESPN Tennis Correspondent, and founder of Royalty Racquet Club) explores his own reinvention through tennis and wellness, and why the sport has become a cultural force connecting music, fashion, celebrity culture, fitness, and wellness.

In Leela Quantum Tech’s Beyond The Signal segment, Dr. Chris Motley (globally recognized alternative health practitioner specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine, and kinesiology) discusses what 24/7 wireless exposure is really doing to our bodies. He breaks down EMFs, brain health, frequency medicine, and navigating this increasingly wireless world.

In The Legacy Blueprint, Michael D’Antuono (Founder of PROVEST Innovative Wealth Strategies) joins us to launch a conversation connecting wealth, parenthood, health, longevity and what it really means to leave something greater. Will your family inherit a legacy or a financial mess?

Tune in next week for another episode of AMOX!


A Moment of Xen Episode 282

In The Lifestyle Edit brought to you by Meliá Hotels International, Jeremy Jacobowitz, an Influencer, Host, Director & Film Producer who has built a global following by seeking out unforgettable food experiences around the world, joins us to break down how food has become one of the most memorable ways to experience the world and how to pick the right places and food experiences.

In The Heart of Influence, Brian J. Esposito (CEO of DiamondLake) and Jeff Sklar (Senior Strategic Advisor and capital partner) break down the question of whether success is merit-based or relationship-based. Who really gets access to money, influence, and opportunity in 2026?

In Cyspera’s Better Brighter You segment, licensed esthetician Candace Marino, better known as The LA Facialist, breaks down the evolution of pigment care, moving beyond traditional brightening treatments, and where the future of aesthetics and skin health is headed.

In the Bosque Ranch Live Speaker Series, Troy Aikman (Pro Football Hall of Famer & Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Beer) joins us to discuss how EIGHT is rethinking beer for wellness and the Texas lifestyle.

Tune in next week for another episode of AMOX!