All Episodes

• Connect with Connect with John Rothfield, Derivative Logic | Episode 248
  Join us on the Connect Podcast as CEO of the California MBA, Paul, sits down with John Rothfield, a seasoned economist and advisor at Derivative Logic, for a deep dive into the current financial landscape, managing market volatility, and turning economic uncertainty into a clear vision for the future. John brings a wealth of experience […]
• Digital mortgages aren't the future. They're here. | Connect with Leah Sommerville, DocMagic | 247
  Digital mortgages aren't the future — they're here. Tune in to the latest episode of the Connect Podcast, presented by the California MBA, to hear how the industry is making the shift to fully digital closings! This week, the CEO of the California MBA Paul Gigliotti, sits down with Leah Sommerville, Director of Sales at […]
• Connect with Paul Gigliotti, Incoming CEO, California MBA | Episode 246
  In this special edition of the Connect podcast, outgoing CEO Susan Milazzo sits down with her successor, Paul Gigliotti, to discuss the future of the California MBA (California Mortgage Bankers Association) Susan celebrates her 21 years of service while Paul, a veteran mortgage leader with a deep background in mortgage technology, outlines his vision for […]
• Connect with Mark Wilson, CEO, Advisent | Episode 245
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Mark Wilson, CEO, Advisent Episode discussion topics: How you got into the mortgage industry? You have big news that just launched – the rebranding of your company. What was CWDL is […]
• Connect with Lee Gillispie, Senior Managing Principal, Paradatec | Episode 244
  Connect with Lee Gillispie, Senior Managing Principal, Paradatec | Episode 244 by The California MBA
• Connect with Susanne Livingston, RWM Home Loans and Jimson Tharayil, Acrisure | Episode 243
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Susanne Livingston Owner/Chief Strategy Officer, RWM Home Loans and Jimson Tharayil VP Strategic Partnerships, Acrisure. Episode discussion topics: 
What’s really driving the spike in homeowners insurance rates in California? What can […]
• Connect with Kenon Chen, EVP Strategy and Growth, Clear Capital | Episode 242
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Kenon Chen, EVP Strategy and Growth, Clear Capital. Episode discussion topics: Tell us how you got into the mortgage industry? I believe Clear Capital has been involved with the California MBA […]
• Connect with Daniel Ceniceros, Founder & CEO, Connect Media | Episode 241
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Daniel Ceniceros, Founder & CEO, Connect Media Episode discussion topics: 1:59 - What innovative marketing techniques should people be thinking about to get their name out there? 4:37 - What innovative […]
• Connect with Cody Charfauros, Principal/Managing Director, Slatt Capital | Episode 240
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Cody Charfauros, Principal/Managing Director, Slatt Capital Episode discussion topics: What are some of the biggest changes you’ve seen in the CRE market since then? When you were last on Connect, we […]
• Connect with Jon Brod, Co-Founder & CMO, Roam | Episode 239
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Jon Brod, Co-Founder & CMO, Roam Episode discussion topics: 1:14 - Let’s start with your journey—what sparked your move into the world of AI? Was there a defining moment or inspiration […]
• Connect with Amy Moses, Business Development Consultant, MISMO | Episode 238
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Amy Moses, Business Development Consultant, MISMO Episode discussion topics: 1:28 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business […]
• Connect with Caren Castle, Managing Attorney, California, The Mortgage Law Firm | Episode 237
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Caren Castle, Managing Attorney, California, The Mortgage Law Firm Episode discussion timestamps: I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business.  […]
• Connect with Mitch Kider, Managing Partner, Weiner Brodsky Kider, PC | Episode 236
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Mitch Kider, Managing Partner, Weiner Brodsky Kider, PC  Episode discussion timestamps: 1:29 - The last time you were on Connect; we were fresh off the 2024 Presidential election. Now that this Administration […]
• Connect with Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer, Deephaven Mortgage | Episode 235
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer, Deephaven Mortgage. Episode discussion timestamps: 1:30 - You became interested in the mortgage industry as a child. Tell me what you love about it and what […]
• Connect with Cheryl Messner, PRODUCT Polly | Episode 234
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Cheryl Messner, PRODUCT, Polly Episode discussion timestamps: 1:29 - Tell us how you got into the mortgage business 3:22 - How do you see business intelligence and analytics evolving in the […]
• Praveen Chandramohan, SVP, Origination Growth Solutions, Cotality
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Praveen Chandramohan, SVP, Origination Growth Solutions, Cotality Episode discussion timestamps: 1:27 - How you got into the mortgage business 2:44 - Big changes recently with the rebrand of CoreLogic to Cotality. […]
• Connect with Marcus Carter, President, La Mesa Fund Control & Escrow Inc. | Episode 231
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Marcus Carter, President, La Mesa Fund Control & Escrow Inc. Episode discussion timestamps: 1:29 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. You and your […]
• Connect with Paul Gigliotti, Head of Growth and Partnerships, Prudent AI | Episode 230
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Paul Gigliotti, Head of Growth and Partnerships, Prudent AI Episode discussion timestamps: 1:44 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got […]
• Connect with Anthony Ho, Managing Director and Chief Credit Officer, Amerihome Mortgage | Ep. 229
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Anthony Ho, Managing Director and Chief Credit Officer, Amerihome Mortgage Episode discussion timestamps: 1:39 - Tell us how you got into this business. 3:18 - 2025 hasn’t started at the pace […]
• Connect with Tom Delaney, President, Bankers Insurance Service | Episode 228
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Tom Delaney, President, Bankers Insurance Service Episode discussion timestamps: 1:39 - I always like to start with finding out about our journeys to the mortgage industry, tell us how you got […]