Stories That Redefine What Matters...


The Real People Podcast is a collection of authentic conversations with incredible individuals, each with a unique story to share. In our first series, Redefining Success, co-hosted by Annie Strever and David Serna Perez, we explored what success truly means through candid discussions with a diverse range of guests. From MIT Sloan graduates like startupper Rena Pacheco-Theard and corporate Samantha Attwoods to energy healer Rachel Mazzarelli, musician and ex-snowboarder Alyona Alekhina, a pediatric cardiac surgeon, and a Ukrainian man sharing his experience at the onset of the war—each episode offers a fresh perspective on resilience, growth, and the human spirit. These are the conversations you didn’t know you needed to hear, filled with inspiration and real-life wisdom.

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”