E11: Tequila Mandala CEO Kirk Cartozian on Being Open to Opportunity

07/27/23 • 48 min

Kirk Cartozian is a dynamic leader that believes in the American Dream. Prior to running Tequila Mandala, Kirk balanced his professional career as an executive and public service as the Mayor and Councilmember for the City of Downey in California. He has also played an integral part in notable Southern California restaurant expansions including Porto’s Bakery and the Gaucho Grill. Kirk talks with host Troy Edgar about community advocacy, career transitions, and why surrounding yourself with the brightest individuals is the key to success.

Read about how Tequila Mandala's unique bottles are created here.

AmeritocracyTM is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington DC.

Read about how Tequila Mandala's unique bottles are created here.

AmeritocracyTM is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington DC.

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E10: Purple Heart and Emmy Award Winner Ronnie Guyer on We Were Soldiers

In a special interview at the Ameritocracy studio in LA, Troy Edgar sits down with Vietnam veteran and Emmy Award winner Ronnie Guyer as he recounts his time at the Battle of Ia Drang Valley serving under the legendary Army Lt. Col. Hal Moore as immortalized in the movie “We Were Soldiers” starring Mel Gibson. Ronnie also reflects on the significance of receiving one of the military’s prestigious medals of merit, the Purple Heart.

A few days after this recording Fort Benning was renamed to Fort Moore to honor Army Lt. Col Hal Moore and his wife Julia for their dedication to Soldiers and their families.

The late Army Lt. Col. Moore penned his account of the Battle of Ia Drang Valley in the book "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young."

AmeritocracyTM is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington DC.

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E12: Dallas Luxury Realtor Tiffany Caballero on the Value of Authenticity

Ameritocracy Goes to Dallas Part One: In this two-part series host Troy Edgar travels to the Lone Star State to meet with Tiffany Caballero a highly regarded real estate agent and entrepreneur in Dallas, Texas, one of the country’s most thriving real estate markets. Tiffany talks with Troy about the appreciation and responsibility she feels when guiding her clients through a significant personal investment and the values needed, regardless of industry, to be successful. She also highlights the importance of not squandering opportunities and being authentic in all aspects of life and business.

Congratulations to Tiffany on earning D Magazine Top Producer 2023!

Take a peak into the real estate market in Dallas/Fort Worth area on Tiffany’s YouTube Channel!

We appreciate Monument Realty hosting this episode at their offices at the Ford Center, also known as the Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility.

AmeritocracyTM is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington DC.