The T.R.O.N. Podcast

Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva—affectionately known as "Dr. T"—is a trilingual psychotherapist, author, and the founder of the Florida-based private practice, Advocate2Create.
With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Timerman specializes in resolving deep-seated relationship conflict, managing anxiety, navigating trauma, and healing from grief. Born in Brazil and educated at both New York University and Barry University, she holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and holds dual licenses as a Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage and Family Therapist.
Driven by a mission to bridge human divides, she authored Why Are We Fighting?: Actionable Strategies for Effective Communication, where she introduces her signature "IAP Model." Functioning like a "Google Translate" for human interactions, this framework helps people decode the gaps between their intentions, actions, and perceptions to stop destructive arguments before they start.
When she isn't helping clients or writing, Dr. Timerman uses her unique background in mental health and immigration law to craft trauma-informed clinical evaluations for legal cases, train upcoming clinicians, and speak globally on mental wellness.

Matt Diamante is the founder of HeyTony, a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses scale their online presence. He specializes in simplifying the complex worlds of SEO and social media marketing, empowering business owners to take control of their own digital growth. By blending a data-driven approach with creative storytelling, Matt’s strategies have consistently helped clients rank #1 on Google for competitive keywords and attract thousands of monthly visitors. [1]
He practices exactly what he preaches, having built an Instagram community of over 350,000 followers and driving 20,000 monthly visitors to his own website. Whether he is showing audiences step-by-step ways to rank higher on Google or explaining how to leverage social media for free advertising, Matt’s mission is to make high-impact marketing accessible and effective for everyone.
As an experienced podcast guest, Matt brings real-world expertise, practical tips, and engaging stories that inspire audiences to take action. He leaves listeners with actionable takeaways on a variety of topics, including SEO, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, and Becoming an Author.

Eliana De La Garza is an Austin-based executive coach and leadership development expert who thrives at the messy intersection of work, culture, and being human. Having spent years embedded inside fast-paced, high-growth organizations, Eliana helps professionals navigate the steep learning curves of "accidental management," resolve high-friction team dynamics, and deliver when the stakes are highly visible.
Beyond traditional executive training and L&D strategy, she is known for bringing a unique cultural lens to her work. Eliana loves driving conversations that move fluidly between corporate strategy, social issues, and pop culture—frequently using scenes from television, film, or trending media to explore how our identities shape how we live and lead.

James B. Hayden is a Seattle-based business executive, sales strategist, author, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, and revenue leadership. He has advised organizations across multiple industries on how to improve sales performance, develop effective go-to-market strategies, and build long-term customer relationships. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to more than $1 billion in revenue generation through leadership roles focused on growth and execution.
Hayden is the author of Real World Selling Strategies: The Art of the Selling Conversation, which focuses on practical techniques for improving sales conversations and strengthening client engagement. He is also a founding team member of TEDxSeattle, reflecting his involvement in the broader Seattle innovation and ideas community.
In his consulting and speaking work, Hayden helps executives, entrepreneurs, and sales teams improve performance, strengthen leadership capability, and navigate complex sales environments. His approach emphasizes clear communication, disciplined execution, and relationship-driven growth strategies.

Marcel Dios Herrera is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kulli Purple, Inc., a disruptive beverage brand built around a sacred, Peruvian purple corn recipe passed down from his grandmother. A proud Peruvian, Marcel has masterfully turned a deeply personal family heritage into a modern, ambitious venture that challenges copycat products in the CPG space.
 
Before entering the beverage industry, Marcel spent over 15 years as an entertainment executive, screenwriter, and producer. His background in spotting cultural shifts and telling powerful stories through music and film now shapes his approach to commerce. By blending cultural identity with entrepreneurship, Marcel offers a unique window into how tradition and innovation collide to build market success.