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About the Show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
This is what works.
It’s a rare look inside the minds of those who’ve actually built something that lasts.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How to integrate mental health expertise with entrepreneurship to create meaningful impact.
- Why understanding relationships—both personal and professional—is key to overall well-being.
- How to turn challenges and setbacks into opportunities for growth and transformation.
- The importance of building self-awareness as a foundation for personal and professional success.
- How creative thinking can enhance therapy, coaching, and business strategy.
- Why setting healthy boundaries strengthens both relationships and leadership effectiveness.
- How to develop resilience and confidence while navigating complex life transitions.
- The role of emotional intelligence in improving communication and decision-making.
- How purpose-driven practices can elevate both your mental health and your career.
- Why helping others transform their lives can also deepen your own sense of fulfillment and impact.
ABOUT
Kristina Aran
Kristina Aran, LMHC, NCC, is a licensed mental health counselor, trauma-informed therapist, couples therapist specializing, relationship expert, author, mentor, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping individuals and leaders thrive in both life and business. An innovative leader, she leads a dynamic team of more than 20 professionals and is actively expanding her practice on a national level, integrating clinical excellence with visionary leadership.
As the founder of EVOLVE Integrative Psychotherapy and EVOLVE Ventures, LLC, Kristina blends deep clinical expertise with strategic business insight to foster personal growth, emotional wellness, and professional development. Her work bridges mental health and entrepreneurship, empowering individuals and couples to build resilient relationships, heal from trauma, strengthen intimacy, and navigate complex life transitions with clarity and confidence.
Resilience, passion, perseverance, and empathy are the core traits that define Kristina’s approach. Through her voice, writing, mentorship, and leadership, she empowers fellow entrepreneurs to rise boldly, transform adversity into opportunity, and create impact-driven success. Known for her creative, integrative, and trauma-informed style, Kristina inspires others to align emotional well-being with meaningful action—cultivating fulfillment, sustainable growth, deeper connection, and lasting influence in their lives and communities.
ABOUT HOST
Daymond John
Daymond John is a world-renowned entrepreneur, investor, branding expert, and television personality.
Best known as the founder and CEO of FUBU, a global fashion brand that has generated over $6 billion in sales, Daymond has become a household name through his role as an original Shark on ABC's hit show Shark Tank.
Raised in Queens, New York, Daymond turned a $40 budget and home-sewn hats into one of the most iconic clothing lines in urban fashion history. But beyond FUBU, his influence spans industries—from fashion and finance to technology and education.
As a bestselling author and the founder of The Shark Group, a premier branding and consulting firm, Daymond has helped thousands of entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. He's also a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, appointed by President Obama.
