Coffee Talks

A conversation about the thoughts in mind when you have your first cup of coffee.   Today we have Gerardo Ledesma, founder of Provecho San Diego. I love this brotha to death & have seen him grow through the years. We talk about the dynamics between San Diego to Tijuana, how Covid19 is affecting his life & what he's doing with Provecho San Diego. This episode was filmed & produced via Zoom Conference Call to best practice Social Distancing while staying connected.  Stay Safe, Stay Home, Stay Healthy

A conversation about the thoughts in mind when you have your first cup of coffee.  Today we have Gabe Gonzalez, one half of independent creative design studio Chptr-3. This episode was filmed & produced a week after Chptr-3 was on set for the Justin Bieber music video with the Kinjaz.

A conversation about the thoughts in mind when you have your first cup of coffee. Today we have Gabe Gonzalez & Mike Gee, the creative duo behind Chptr-3. Today we talk about what's been on their minds lately: - Collaborating with the Kinjaz  - Mashing a Cortez & Gazelle together & having it in a Justin Bieber Music Video - Keeping your circle tight & close - Growing through challenges and obstacles - Game Winners, the perfect shot & basketball stories

A conversation about the thoughts in mind when you have your first cup of coffee.  Today we have Mykel Larrin coming out of Wisconsin.  TEXT 619-752-4408 with questions you'd like to hear answered or if you want to hop on the pod! " Mykel started his X Games career in BMX Vert in 2012. He came off the Big Air alternate list to earn bronze in 2015 and picked up another bronze at XG Sydney 2018. A true double threat, Mykel’s strong vert foundation helps him to be a part of the exclusive group of people who frequently go over 20 feet on the quarter in Big Air. Larrin is one of the most charismatic athletes in BMX, beloved by his peers and fellow competitors. But, even they all know that he has his eyes set on making the podium in both BMX Vert and Big Air at XG Minneapolis 2019. " We talk about what's been on Mykel's mind lately:  - Life after XGames, BMX & what impact he wants to leave behind - What drew him to California from Wisconsin - Moral Compasses that guide him through his success - "Your impact on others is the most valuable currency you have."

A conversation about the thoughts in mind when you have your first cup of coffee. TEXT 619-752-4408 with questions you'd like to hear answered or if you want to hop on the pod! Today we have Apollo Lason, originally from St.Louis. Apollo's energy is super contagious as he takes me through his journey of coming to San Diego through leaps and bounds. From music to spirituality, Apollo & I get to chop it up about how to understand yourself internally, the law of attraction, shifting your perspective & setting your intentions. Today we talk about what's been on Apollo's mind: - The road to auditioning for Saturday Night Live - The Law of Attraction - Gold Standard Studios / @HollywoodEiman - Clearing your mind to find your next steps  - Near Death Shower Experiences - His next music ventures - Taking L's in a positive light - The most perfect people he knows are the ones who accept being imperfect. - His birthday, today, 1/27/2020. Happy birthday brother!

A conversation about the thoughts in mind when you have your first cup of coffee. TEXT 619-752-4408 with questions you'd like to hear answered or if you want to hop on the pod! Today we have Justin Bowens, originally from Maryland who came to San Diego about 3 years ago. From his time playing basketball to taking on financial budgets and projections, Justin's competitive nature has helped put him in positions to say yes to the next steps in his life. I really enjoyed this conversation and getting to know Justin's story.   Today we talk about what's been on Justin's mind: - Growing up with self discipline & drive - Northrop Grumman Aerospace & Defense - Getting served Eviction Notices out of nowhere - Stay Classy Crossfit (5am'ers, what's good!) - What it means to have a close group of ride or die friends - Going in prepared - Justin maybe starting his own podcast soon - It's a dog eat dog world

A conversation about the thoughts in mind when you have your first cup of coffee. Today we have Gibran Huerta, the french speaking chicano, the breakfast dj & man of the community. He owns Bien Made, a California based Media Studio specializing in Branding + Design with communities spanning from Tijuana to San Diego. Today we talk about what's been on Gibran's mind lately: - Bridging cultures through Digital Hospitality & Burritos with @BienMade - People & Vinyl with @LongPlayHiFi - The time he bought a red suit, wore it & high key got in trouble for it at a corporate job - Films, books, style & podcasts in his rotation Notes: Criterion Collection Films @TiredEyesCoffee @ScrimshawCoffee @StoneIsland_official @robinhoodsnacks podcast The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday @highsnobiety The DropCast podcast Broken Record podcast by Rick Rubin Target Branded goods

These are wild times we're going through right now, here's just a quick brain dump on what's going on. A few shoutouts to those continuing to push through: - Grocery Store Teams - Doctors, Nurses & EMTs - Everyone still posting content during these times - Coffee and Convos - Mindset Monday - Traveler's Club - Gary Vee - Stay Classy Crossfit - Made By Many - You Belong Here - Kinjaz - Bart Kwan - Will Smith & Red Table Talk - Nicole Ponseca & Jeepney - Makers Mark - Peace Out - Christopher Martin & Larkin Poynton - & So many more out there helping keep all of our spirits up

A conversation about the thoughts in mind when you have your first cup of coffee.  Today we have Paul Ganelin coming out of San Diego, California. TEXT 619-752-4408 with questions you'd like to hear answered or if you want to hop on the pod! Paul Ganelin is a true Stay Classy Crossfit OG & San Diego Native. Today we learn about how growing up with A.D.D. shaped how Paul approaches his day to day routine, Meditation through Movement & what it's like to go head to head with fire for sometimes 16 days at a time.