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Listen to host Joaquin A. Figueroa as he speaks to his friends/guests about life, struggles and whatever they find interesting.
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Oz Tozan is a man with many hats. He’s an Actor, a long time club promoter and Host of Rochester Free Radio WRFZ 106.3.
We discuss how he got into club promotions at a young age and how he fell on hard times. He used that time to map out his life and now he has accomplished so much in a small amount of time.
He brings a lot of energy to this episode and gives us a glimpse of how unbreakable his mindset really is.
Evano Gucciardo is a photographer & car enthusiast. His portfolio is amazing to say the least.
He is a very driven individual with a lot of passion, and hours, behind his work and it shows. It was great having a conversation around his inspirations and how he began his career shooting some of the most beautiful cars in the world.
I really enjoy this one and I know you will too!
Gary Cooper is a returning guest who was featured on episode 9.
The last time we spoke, he’d recently won his IFBB Pro card and looking forward to his professional debut on stage. COVID hit at the tail end of his prep but that didn’t stop him from reaching his goals.
We hit a lot of points during this conversation. Even though we talk about fitness, what he talks about can be added to every aspect of life. Don’t miss this one!
Samantha is an athlete, pole dancer & a military veteran. She’s an extremely driven individual and her discipline is unmatched!
Whatever she puts her focus on, she achieves. After speaking with her and hearing her story, the confidence is evident and it’s no wonder she’s accomplished so much in so little time.
This is her story!
@filipina_flexd
Herb Alexander is a leader in Youth Development as well as Personal Development and an Entrepreneur.
Dr. Craig Waleed is an author and speaker. You may remember him from episode 20.
We discuss systemic racism, our feeling about recent events and our opinions on how we may be able to bring about change.
This was a great conversation and we touch on a lot so I hope you enjoy the episode.
#BlackLivesMatter
Elizabeth Gunner is a nutrition expert with an undergrad degree in nutritional science and co-host of “The Real Dietitians of NYC” podcast.
We have a great conversation around nutrition and the importance of a healthy balance. We discussed what has worked for us, what hasn’t worked and touched on fad diets.
There’s so much to take away. There’s no doubt you’ll enjoy this one!
Daniel Gomez is a Motivational Speaker, Confident Architect, & Corporate Trainer.
The Author of “You Were Born To Fly” and Host of “The Daniel Gomes Inspires Show” has a lot to share on this episode. We discuss the things that shaped his life and mindset and a lot of great concepts that we can apply to our lives.
Jesse Cruz is the author of “Live your Dash - Discovering the 8 f’s to freedom” but first, and foremost, he is a father.
After going through hardships in his life and experiencing tragedy, he decided to use the knowledge he has gained to help others.
In this episode you get to listen to his story and why he is so driven to help other improve their lives and circumstance. He takes us through the 8 F’s and why he feels they’re so important to living a better life.
Monday Motivation Solo Episode!
I take some time to speak with you guys. Since I’m constantly in my head, I speak on the matter and the small ways I work on it bit by bit.
Listen to some tips that I use to conquer my fear of speaking publicly, reprogram my subconscious and just fight the urge to not product for fear of why people may say.
Let go!
A conversation with my brothers! This will be a new segment where I’ll just have conversations with people and we have fun with it.
I sat down with my brother Macho and we called Danny in Florida, both previously on the podcast, and we discussed NBA G.O.A.T.’s.
Machos asks: Can you compare people from different Eras? That takes use into hip hop.
We have a lot of fun just speaking freely and I hope you enjoy the conversation!
Justin Rambo is CEO of The Versatile Success LLC; Host of The Versatile Success Podcast & Author of “Turn Down The Noise”.
He is dedicated to helping people better themselves by introducing the process of personal development. We discuss his experiences with personal development and the experiences that helped shape the man he is today.
His book “Turn Down The Noise” is to be released on 03/30/2020.
Dr. Craig Waleed was incarcerated at the age of 19 for attempted murder. While serving his 8 year sentence, he kept his head in the books and achieved his associates degree. Upon his release, he continued his education and eventually received his Ed.D. From St. John Fisher College.
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He now devotes his time educating others on how to sharpen their minds and push forward towards a more rewarding life.
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He is the Author of “From a DIN to a Doctorate” and a guest speaker at TEDxSingSing.
Adam Bierton is the H.C.I.C. (Head Chicken In Charge) over at Chick’n Out. The latest food craze in the city of Rochester NY that pops up every Thursday at “Blossom Road Pub”. It didn’t take long before it became a social media monster and lines were out the door.
We discuss the inspiration for his recipe and how family played a major part in its conception and success.
Get to know the man behind the best fried chicken in our area! Hands down!
Instagram: @chicknoutroc
GoodKnews is best known as a celebrity photographer. However, the second you speak to him you’ll quickly realize there’s much more behind the lens.
His humble demeanor and positive outlook on life is infectious to say the least. In our discussion, you get an inside look at where he came from and the mindset/ work ethic that makes his success inevitable.
I hope you enjoy our conversation and take as much away from it as I have.
HERE COMES GOOD BROTHA’, GOODKNEWS!
@i_am_goodknews
Thom Bulman is a Rochester NY native who worked his way though many local shops throughout the years. He worked on his craft and perfected his signature style, which he refers to as “Tattoons”. Heavily influenced by pop culture and caricatures, his talent cannot be denied.
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After building a strong reputation in the tattoo industry, he was featured on season 9 of Ink Master & most recently Ink Master: Grudge Match.
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We discussed his game plan for progression, experiences on set, wild experiences, and what he plans to accomplish in the near future.
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Instagram: @bulman_tattoons
Gina Marcello is a business owner (Revive by Gina Marie) and podcaster (Girls in the Bathroom Podcast) who is known for her free spirit.
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We discuss a few things including how she got started, her love of horror movies, and a Q & A segment highlighting her creative mind.
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Instagram:
@ginamarcello
@revivebyginamarie
@girlsinthebathroomroc
Ant “Framewerks” Caruso is a personal trainer at Samson’s Powerhouse Gym. They call him “The Death Dealer” because of his ability to bring out the best in people who already perform at a high level. But there’s more to the man than most people would assume.
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Before agreeing to this episode, he wanted to train me. After that training session we had a better understanding of each other and how we approach life.
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He brought along 2 of his teammates who happen to be established tattooers in their own right (Zane & Jet). This team is an unstoppable force! And after you listen to this episode, you’ll quickly find that there’s a method to the madness.
Jared is an award winning, elite barber with a lot of passion for his craft. Even with all of his accomplishments, his positive & humble attitude is something that can’t be denied.
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We discuss how he got started, friendships, marriage and our common views on being an overall good person.
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Instagram:
@lord.sharp_
@idolsandanchorsbarbershop
AB Malavé is a former Corrections Officer/Youth Counselor that found his fitness passion later in life.
After devoting many years to his former profession, he decided to take a leap of faith and put all of his focus into his passion for helping others through fitness.
AB speaks about being diagnosed with A.D.D. and how the diagnosis helped him shed light the situation.
I hope you enjoy this conversation with my good friend and take in some of his wisdom.
In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on:
- Having integrity
- Procrastination
- Building good habits
I also introduce a 30 day “Habit Forming” challenge.
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