Reflections, Insights, and Real Talk.

Dive deeper into the ideas shaping each episode — through essays, tools, and thought experiments.

Frank Quarato

Frank Quarato

CEO @ CSEM

Frank Quarato brings over three decades of safety leadership, business acumen, and soulful curiosity to the mic. As a national expert in OSHA, MSHA, and DOT compliance, Frank has trained thousands — but beyond regulation, he’s most interested in the why behind human behavior.

Frank is a storyteller, coach, and lifelong entrepreneur. He walks the line between grit and grace, and his unique ability to fuse humor, hard truths, and hope makes The Essence a one-of-a-kind experience for thinkers, doers, and seekers alike.

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