Legends & Lifestyles

Our guest today is Tres Thomas. Tres is the Senior Vice President of Operations and the Global Director of Touring for Live Nation. Tres has been working in the concert business since his college days managing ticketing for the student body. He was the ticket guy back then, and we are pretty sure some things never change! He takes us through his journey from business management / tour accounting to ending up in the Live Nation family. He married his his high school sweetheart and they are still happily married. He speaks to the crazy touring life and how he managed to be present for his kids while they were growing up as well as both the perks and sacrifice that come along with this unique business. We learn a lot about revenue streams and the 360 deals that became famous with such stars as Madonna , U2 & Jay-Z. We speak about the future of venues after the pandemic and the biz in general. We hear the favorites of his long career and maybe a few mentions of the others..... Its a deep dive into a wonderful career full of passion and expertise. Sit back and enjoy !

Today's guest is Adina Diaz. Adina has been working in the field of esthetics for over a decade and has decided to challenge the status quo and redefine our society's standards of beauty and care by offering an luxurious and energetic spa experience that is eco friendly and fully inspired by Mother Nature. Adina is passionate about helping her clients develop a consistent and nourishing skin care routine as well as creating a community that values the wellness of a sustainable lifestyle in the world. She is the founder of Natural Feeling Spa and serves clients from Atlanta to Los Angeles. She refuses to compromise on quality, substance or services and offers focus on ancient healing and therapeutic practices consisting of alignment, grounding, and the rejuvination of mind body and spirit. We believe that Adina epitomizes the wellness scene here in LA and after getting off her table, Candice immediately declared legendary status! Enjoy the conversation and we hope you are fortunate enough to one day be on her table also !

Our guest today is Curry Grant. Curry has been in the entertainment industry since there was one! He is currently the Vice President of Concert Touring for PRG but Curry started his career 3 credits shy of graduating college. He shares his stories and fun facts from the early road days with Fleetwood Mac and other iconic bands. We speak in depth about that particular era of music and how groundbreaking everything was compared to the scene of today. We learn how and why he pivoted his career as a lighting designer into the corporate world of lighting with Vari-Lite. Vari-Lite was at the cutting edge of technology in the industry and PRG eventually acquired Vari-Lite and Curry has been able to keep on doing his thing. We get sentimental about what his next chapter of touring will look like and what it will all mean to both the fans and the people who work the shows. This is a very special and fun episode with a guy who has been lucky enough to live the rock and roll dream !

Today’s guest is Dr Raymond Douglas. Dr Douglas is an Oculoplastic Surgeon & Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) expert. We discuss his journey through medical school that ultimately led him to his current highly specialized field. He tells us why he wouldn’t accept that nothing can be done about autoimmune & TED specifically. We also go into detail about all the treatments for TED from holistic lifestyle changes, to surgery and of course his pioneered drug Tepezza.Dr Douglas also enlightens us with his incredible knowledge of the immune system & the importance a whole plant based diet. He also shares what he thinks to be the key factors in long lasting health & his message of hope for anyone currently struggling with thyroid eye disease. His intelligence and passion as well as his lovely bedside manner makes for easy enlightening conversation. He’s a real legend !https://www.raymonddouglasmd.comhttps://instagram.com/drraymonddouglas?utm_medium=copy_link

Dan Doty is an executive coach and an experiential retreat facilitator who brings men together to learn, explore and exercise their emotions so they can lead more fulfilling lives and understand what it takes to be better Dads. Dan has specialized in wilderness retreats which captures the essence of nature while getting rid of all of life's distractions to focus on what's important. Dan has most recently pivoted on focusing the role of men in parenting and has created an online workshop and platform called the Embodied Dad. We also speak about Somatic Meditation and how it cultivates the way you feel inside your body, as feeling is healing! Dan was also one of the original founders of Evryman, which gets mens groups together all across the country. The goal being to teach men to feel ok with vulnerability and to enhance openness and communication. Dan is passionate about his mission and you can feel that passion in the way he speaks to us. There is a lot to unpack in this episode and we very grateful for Dan to join us. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/danieldotyhttps://dandoty.com/

Today’s guest is David Bernstein. David is one of the original founders of Rock It Cargo. David takes us on his journey from a young kid carrying a guitar for Crosby Stills Nash and Young to pioneering the largest freight company catering to the entertainment industry. David's entrepenurial spirit resonates throughout our discussion and he has had several opportunities in the industry along the ride. Some successful, and some not so ....David's affinity for storytelling along with his sense of humor makes for some easy listening!

Today we speak with Jannica Klingborg. Jannica is a certified Chi Nei Tsang practitioner, Reiki healer and yoga instructor. Jannica speaks to us about her journey from her empty partying days to walking into her first yoga class which changed her life. She speaks to us about the parts of ourselves that coordinate with the elements and how that directs our healing. She explains the who, what, where and when of Chi Nei Tsang. She explains simple and easy ways we can start supporting our life force energy, aka "chi at home today". She speaks to the six conditions of healing and what we should all be aware about. She tells us that thinking is not the compass, it's the feeling that is. It is a very informative, comforting and engaging conversation. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/yogannicahttps://www.chiflowhealing.com/https://www.yogalastudios.com/jannica-yoga

Today’s episode shakes it up as Winky and Candice speak about a breath work session they did together the previous day. They explain the process that the healer performs on the client and discuss what someone might expect during a session and how the conversation prior to the session , may be the road map for the healer to follow. We learn about the specific breathing technique used during the practice and how long it takes to be able to get the desired effect. We talk about the “scream” and how we can really release tension and trauma with our breath. It’s a very powerful treatment that goes well with some other modalities that we discuss and we try to give enough real life experience to open the door to make others comfortable enough to give this practice a try. By the time you finish this episode you will be calling Candice to schedule a session ! Enjoy

Today's conversation with Nick Jackson starts way back in the early days of touring Rock and Roll as we take the serendipitous journey from Baby Bands to Mega Bands. Nick speaks about his passion for music and how it lead to hands on stuff! Along with his founding partners of Light and Sound Design, they paved the way for what it takes to run a global lighting company. We hear about the early AC/DC tours and all the insane requests made by touring bands. We learn about the crazy business model necessary to become a rental company and how that lead to some of the acquisitions and management buyouts that created big deals in the industry. Nick's passion for the biz is obvious through his vast knowledge and experiences. Nick was able to pivot into the video business and again ride the entrepreneurial wave of mergers and acquisitions. Nick has a lovely temperament and a great sense of humor and is truly one of the pioneers of the industry. He tells great stories and you will enjoy his vast career!

Today we are celebrating another live episode with the one and only Mark Spring. Mark Spring, aka “Springo” is a production manager in the touring industry who has worked for a wide range of touring artists and music genres. We learn about his road from Beantown to a theatre degree in Long Beach and how a little gig with Def Leppard gave him a catapult into the business of music. Mark lets us know how he makes the dream work with his team, and how good they all make him look. We learn about his 20 year career with Sir Paul McCartney and how real that family really is. Springo and Candice fan out on the Spice Girls together and we hear a few little secrets about a Diva. Mark shares his passion for having fun on the road and making sure there is plenty of work for the team. We reflect on the time home due to the pandemic and what it all might look like ahead. Sit back and enjoy a truly entertaining guy !

Butch is LIVE in the studio and arrived with a bundle of optimism as the world and our industry is starting to wake up. Butch has a long storied career in the touring rock and roll industry. From getting kicked out of The War Memorial in Buffalo NY to designing some of the biggest shows in the business. Butch talks about gaining the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the industry through hard work. He speaks about his professional mentors and we learn a bit about his process. We learn about his marriage of 35 years and how he has been able to keep a relationship going while spending so much time on the road. We also hear how even tough guys do breath work to relieve anxiety and we dive deep on all the positives that have stemmed from the pandemic. We also talk about some of the real issues the pandemic has forced us all to deal with in so many different ways. Butch is such a charismatic character with a great perspective on the music biz and on life. He will definitely have you laughing ! https://www.instagram.com/butchallen1/?hl=en

Todays heart centered conversation goes deep with Julie Parker - founder of the Beautiful You Coaching Academy. Julie takes us on her personal journey from the burnt out mental health worker to life coaching (when it wasn't even really a thing), to founding the Beautiful You Coaching Academy. Julie speaks about the pivot from from counseling to coaching and how that occurred organically. We learn how important the actual journey can be, as opposed to the goals. She speaks to the surprise aspect of creating a curriculum and the affects she witnessed on her students. As the Academy grew, we tap into capitalism and how serving people and holding space for them still requires administration, staff and fiscal responsibility. BYCA has now trained over 2000 life coaches. We hear how the rapid growth of the business requires the need for much compassion along with the commerce, as well as a very large support staff both personally as well as professionally. Julie's journey is continuing to grow and expand with her Priestess work and school as well as her books and podcasts. Julie has such a great demeanor, tone and wealth of knowledge that makes it so easy to sit back and listen. There's also plenty of giggles along the way! https://www.beautifulyoucoachingacademy.com/https://juliesuzanneparker.com/https://www.instagram.com/julesyparker/?hl=enhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-priestess-podcast/id1209829201

Bob Lefsetz has been in, and writing about the music biz for ages ! An east coaster who moved out west to chase his dream. He speaks about his early days growing up in Connecticut listening to show tunes with his parents and starting his passion for music. We learn about the circumstances that led him from taking the Bar Exam to working for a management firm. He talks about the relationships with artists and managers and what drove him to create the Lefsetz Letter, which has been circulated around the industry for over 25 years. We hear how he became the go to guy on the file sharing copyright issues which changed the game for the industry. He speaks to the method in which he became beholden to no one in an industry where there was plenty of opportunity for otherwise. He also covers his podcast, his shrink, his cronies and how he keeps the letter going. It's a really fun and candid conversation with a guy who eats , sleeps and drinks music!https://lefsetz.com/wordpress/@Lefsetz

Today's conversation with Joy Dushey dives deep into spirituality. Joy shares her moving story of a dark night of the soul that followed one of her life's greatest losses. She speaks about her long journey to recovery and how that journey lead her to becoming a healer. We learn about powerful information regarding breathwork as well as the other healing modalities Joy offers to her clients. We talk anchors of health and healing and the specific power of movement, which for Joy, was running! We also get a beautiful glimpse into the ways Joy serves her clients and supports them to reach wholeness!

Jake Berry has been passionate about music his entire life. It has led him to a career in the music industry in which he is responsible for the logistical innovation required for the success of the concert touring business. He speaks about his early days getting started from a small town life in England to arriving at Madison Square Garden for the first time. We touch on the debauchery that came along with the Golden Age of Rock & Roll in the 80's as well as working with AC/DC, Metallica and Tina Turner & U2. We speak about working with the greatest band in the world, The Rolling Stones, and all the opportunities it has afforded him along with all the wisdom. It's a great chat about the growth and explosion of an industry that is very hidden from the public eye. ENJOY!

Today’s guests Joaq & Luis Bobadilla own MOTA - Medicine of the Angels, a Cannibas dispensary shop located in Silver Lake California. The brothers tell how they came to be in the business and what it entails running a retail location while also growing all their own strains on premise. We discuss the wide variety of holistic treatments and how the stigma around the consumption of Cannibas is changing for the better across the globe. We hear success stories about holistic treatments with kids as well as the development of strains and tinctures targeted for specific ailments. The brothers are a wealth of knowledge in their field and clearly helping to pioneer a new industry in a positive light with quality local products grown onsite. The brothers are passionately elevating consciousness and promoting wellness!https://www.instagram.com/losangelesmota/?hl=enhttps://mota.la/

Our guest today is Pixie Acia. Pixie is a legendary soul cycle instructor & yoga teacher who has done the Covid Pivot. We learn about how she created her signature class Do It For The Dopamine as well as her Retreat Surf, Sweat, Serve and the peaks and valleys that she faced along the way. Pixie speaks about the importance of cross pollinating and community over competition in the fitness world. She tells us why movement is medicine and explains how she describes the difference between wellness and fitness. Pixie gets candid about imposter syndrome and her own experiences of healing trauma and she speaks from the heart about the human experience in its entirety. We covered a lot and the conversation has so many truths that will have you nodding your head and relating on many levels.***trigger warning this conversation touches on sexual abuse and addiction and maybe not be suitable for all audiences***

Doug Meyer is the founder of Blode Kuh, a plant based cheese and yogurt alternative that is life changing. Doug (for the first time ever on a podcast), shares the journey from a professional poker player , to meeting his wife and business partner and starting a plant based cheese movement in Southern California. Doug explains the business philosophy behind the products and the niche farmers markets where they sell their vegan cheeses. He tells us the importance of having a mission and why they place food education at the forefront of their purpose. We learn about the challenges to procure the best ingredients and the methods used to maintain the quality while trying to scale the business. We deep dive into the farmers who attend the markets and their credo in maintaining the organic quality while trying to keep the products as affordable as possible. If you don't like or didn't know about vegan cheeses. , you haven't met and tasted Blode Kuh!

Our guest today, Yves Aucoin, has been collaborating with Celine Dion for the last 35 years. Yves gives us the his humble take on the arc of his eventful career with one artist, as well as a few others along the way. We learn how he transitioned from a postage stamp island in Northeastern Canada to 12 years on the Vegas Strip developing the most successful residency shows to date. Yves shares his passion for music and his appreciation for innovative technology. His gentle approach makes for easy listening.

Today’s guest is Neeyaz Zolfaghari and she is the founder of Unspoken Nutrition. Neeyaz was diagnosed with Grave’s Autoimmune disease at 18 years old and Thyroid Eye Disease several years later, in bravely battling the disease for the last decade she has learned so many lessons along the way. Through her first hand experience, education and personal research, she has become an expert on the condition which has led to the formation of her own coaching and lifestyle business becoming a voice for truthful nourishment. Neeyaz has also developed a thyroid yoga program and offers nutritional consultation to help with mind body harmony. This episodes takes you through her journey of courage that has enabled her to create a purposeful community and turn her pain into purpose. Enjoy!