In this episode of the Renaissance Leaders Podcast, Dr. Alfonso Montero sits down with Joshua Ross — a true modern-day renaissance man whose life bridges the worlds of martial arts, engineering, calligraphy, and aviation.

Joshua reflects on his 19-year career as a structural design engineer at Boeing, his deep immersion in classical Japanese samurai martial arts, and his award-winning work as a calligrapher. With a pilot’s perspective and a warrior’s discipline, Joshua shares how sharpening the blade — both literally and metaphorically — has shaped his leadership, decision-making, and approach to personal growth.

Together, they explore the power of ancient traditions in modern contexts, the art of balancing creativity and structure, and how to live with greater intentionality in an increasingly complex world. For those seeking to integrate diverse passions and lead with clarity, humility, and curiosity, this episode offers inspiration and insight from a truly unique path.

In this transformative episode of the Renaissance Leaders Podcast, Dr. Alfonso Montero is joined by Sam Izad—author, truth-seeker, and a voice for authentic, heart-centered living. With nine published works, Sam brings a wealth of insight into the human condition, drawing from his personal journey through trauma, PTSD, and profound healing.

Together, they explore the themes of Sam’s powerful book, Victor, Not Victim, which challenges us to reframe our struggles not as burdens, but as pathways to awakening. Sam shares how writing helped him reclaim his agency, and how we, too, can move from a place of fear into freedom—by embracing presence, honoring our pain without clinging to it, and choosing purpose over victimhood.

This episode invites listeners into a conversation about self-leadership, breaking free from limiting narratives, and cultivating the inner strength needed to live with integrity and love. Whether you're navigating personal wounds or guiding others through theirs, this dialogue is a call to lead from wholeness.

In this powerful episode of the Renaissance Leaders Podcast, Dr. Alfonso Montero is joined by Brother Dr. Moses Omolayo, a De La Salle Brother whose remarkable leadership journey has spanned continents, cultures, and communities. Currently serving as the Auxiliary Provincial of the Lwanga District of Africa, Brother Moses brings decades of experience in educational leadership, child protection, and pastoral care.

Together, they explore the spiritual foundations of leadership, the moral dimensions of decision-making, and the wisdom found in African indigenous knowledge systems. Brother Moses shares how his formation as a Lasallian student in Nigeria, his academic path through institutions in Kenya and the United States, and his global service work have shaped his approach to leadership rooted in compassion, cultural humility, and faith.

From the challenges of cultural miscommunication to the lessons learned in crisis-affected communities like South Sudan, this episode offers profound insight into what it means to lead with spirit, service, and integrity. It's a timely reminder of how indigenous wisdom and spiritual values can help shape a more just, resilient, and inclusive future for leadership around the world.