Thrive & Achieve with Dr. Matt Markel

Imagine a workplace where professionals feel valued, careers keep moving forward, and financial confidence replaces worry. That’s the vision behind Thrive & Achieve—a podcast dedicated to W2 and 1099 professionals: make our workplace better and our workforce stronger. We are professionals helping professionals succeed at work and build a more secure financial future.Every week, host Dr. Matt Markel sits down with experts, leaders, and practitioners to explore how professionals can unlock their full potential. Together, we’ll tackle the two biggest challenges facing today’s workforce:1. Career stagnation – feeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure how to reach the next level.2. Financial anxiety – the worry that retirement, savings, and wealth-building are always just out of reach.About the Host:Dr. Matt Markel is an engineer turned executive with 35 years of experience spanning defense, autonomy, and high-tech industries. He has served as CEO, CTO, and President of nine- and ten-figu