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Broadcast personality Aaron M. Sanchez joins us! (From the VAULT) - a while back I had the honor to have a very insightful conversation with broadcast personality Aaron Michael Sanchez. Aaron took us us through his journey in the business from how he got started to how the business is changing. One of my favorite interviews. If anyone wants to get into the business then you gotta listen to this episode! Instagram : @aaronmsanchez https://m.facebook.com/officialaaronmsanchez/ Twitter : @aaronmsanchez

From the VAULT - a while back Mariachi Loco took us through his journey as a professional Wrestler, the business, his friendship with Lil Cholo, and how Lucha Underground has changed things for him. #keepingitloco Facebook : Mariachi Loco Instagram : @elmariachi_loco Twitter : @Mlloco

Max Zaker joins us to share his journey in starting as a fellow immigrant to a successful local business man, running for Chula Vista city council, and his thoughts on the new business developments on the CV bayfront.

Rap artist KJ-52 shared his journey in the music industry and talks about his early beginnings, how he got his first record deal, how he stays relevant, releasing his new independent project and shares a never-before heard story of him sharing his Dove Award with Lecrae. www.kj52.com https://www.facebook.com/kj52/ https://twitter.com/kj52

World renown wrestling referee Marty Elias shares his journey in and out of the ring. Marty talks to us about his time with WWE, being in the ring at Wrestlemania 25, misconceptions about being a ref, and his role with Lucha Underground.

Andy Vargas, the frontman for Santana talks to us about the music industry, Working with Carlos Santana, his passion to help the youth through his Non Profit "Andy Vargas Foundation, growing up in a musical family, and his new project "The Souleros"

R&B Star Frankie J shares his journey in the Music Industry and talks to us about his how he got his start, his run with The Kumbia Kings, how the industry has changed, acting, family, and his Love for Jesus. https://www.facebook.com/FrankieJOfficial/ http://instagram.com/therealfrankiej www.Twitter.com/therealfrankiej

Famous B joins us to share his journey as a SoCal Indie Wrestling Star. We talk about his love for his school "Santino Bros Wrestling Academy", his current situation with Lucha Underground, the politics in the indie scene, his WWE auditions, and his love for every aspect in the business! https://www.facebook.com/FamousBFanpage https://twitter.com/famousb23

Miss North America 2016 Tina Franco takes us inside pageantry. Tina shares about her passion for art, her faith in Jesus, being a single mother of a child with a disability, how she helps children and other mothers of special needs kids, and the responsibility of being a public figure. https://www.facebook.com/tinafrancomayer https://www.facebook.com/FrancoMayerCosmetics https://www.facebook.com/tinafranco.official https://www.instagram.com/tinafranco.official/

Radio personality JACK PAPER takes us into his journey in the ever changing radio industry. Recorded several months earlier, we open the Connected vault to give you an inside look at how he got his start in the business, how the radio industry works, and why he loves what he does. Jack talks to us about Kingdom Men ministry and how he is dedicated to impacting men's live's, his faith, his beliefs about CBD oils, and inspiring other parents with special needs children. https://www.facebook.com/jackpaper

Jason page shares his journey in the dark world human trafficking. Jason talks to us about some of the misconceptions of what we see as who the victims are, he tells us about a new research project and documentary focused on creating awareness to a subject that most won't talk about. Listen and find out how much his involvement has personally impacted him, his family, and his career. http://themostunlikely.org/

Independent wrestling influencer Ruben Zamora of Masked Republic shares his wealth of knowledge of the business tells us about how he got his start in Lucha Libre, merchandising and licensing product on both sides of the border,his thoughts on Lucha Underground and AAA, Alberto Del Rio's return to WWE, his relationship with Rey Mysterio, and how KONNAN is responsible for the American cross-over of Lucha Libre. Ruben discusses their ventures of the new worldwide Lucha Libre magazine "Rudo Can't Fail" as well as launching their Lucha Loot packages available on LuchaShop.com http://maskedrepublic.com/ www.luchashop.com https://twitter.com/maskedrepublic https://www.facebook.com/MaskedRepublic/

The host of the Atomic Podcast, Efren Guzman talks to us about the challenges of podcasting, prepping for interviews, movie reviews, and his love for wrestling! https://m.soundcloud.com/theatomicpodcast/ Twitter @DaAtomicPodcast https://www.facebook.com/The-Atomic-Podcast-969585376490534/ http://instagram.com/mr_trivia https://itun.es/us/RQRJ7.c

Social Media influencer and owner of Cassidy Creative Solutions talks to us about effectively strategizing your growth in the digital space. Shaun discusses how he became one of the first beta-testers for LinkedIn and some of the differences between the social media platforms, what he is doing to see the digital space growth in Guadalajara, Mexico, his involvement with Latino Rebels, how he helped get a local photographer some global attention. https://www.facebook.com/cassidycreativesolutions https://www.facebook.com/elsanpatricio https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunacassidy www.cassidycreativesolutions.com

Enjoy the second part of our conversation with Konnan. Legendary Luchador KONNAN shares his journey on how he got his start as a wrestler in Tijuana and being trained by Rey Mysterio Sr, him representing the Latino culture on televised American wrestling, owning the rights to your name, his thoughts on Lucha Underground, UFC , LWO, being in the NWO, the type of deals you can get as a wrestler, filming his music videos, his thoughts on the creative writing behind the scenes at WWE , the politics of the industry, his beef with Vampiro, the death of Perrito Aguayo, his love for Eddy Guerrero, how he brought Lucha Libre to Paul Heyman on ECW, racism in wrestling promotions, his thoughts on how they're booking Alberto Del Rio, CM Punk's departure and now fighting in UFC, what the masks mean to the Lucha culture, the Filthy Animals, his long time friendship with Rey Mysterio, Rey losing his mask in WCW, how the business has changed, who he thinks are the next rising stars! Twitter @konnan5150 https://www.facebook.com/KonnanOficial5150/

Legendary Luchador KONNAN shares his journey on how he got his start as a wrestler in Tijuana and being trained by Rey Mysterio Sr, him representing the Latino culture on televised American wrestling, owning the rights to your name, his thoughts on Lucha Underground, UFC , LWO, being in the NWO, the type of deals you can get as a wrestler, filming his music videos, his thoughts on the creative writing behind the scenes at WWE , the politics of the industry, his beef with Vampiro, the death of Perrito Aguayo, his love for Eddy Guerrero, how he brought Lucha Libre to Paul Heyman on ECW, racism in wrestling promotions, his thoughts on how they're booking Alberto Del Rio, CM Punk's departure and now fighting in UFC, what the masks mean to the Lucha culture, the Filthy Animals, his long time friendship with Rey Mysterio, Rey losing his mask in WCW, how the business has changed, who he thinks are the next rising stars! Twitter @konnan5150 https://www.facebook.com/KonnanOficial5150/

WWE resident artist Rob Schamberger shares his journey as a struggling artist to being called "The artist with one of the Art World's best deals" by Forbes Magazine. Find out how working with WWE has drastically changed his life as well as his passion to give back to charities he loves. Rob talks to us about his experiences backstage, what he has learned on the business side, and his advice to emerging artists. https://www.facebook.com/robertschamberger https://www.facebook.com/robschamberger/ https://www.instagram.com/robschamberger/ https://twitter.com/robschamberger https://www.robschamberger.com

Author and fellow Podcaster Mark Minard joins us to share his journey on starting his business "DreamShine" targeted towards helping kids with special needs, the importance for him starting his "Elevating Beyond" Podcast, and his passion for writing his new "The Story Of You" book. Mark tells us how joining a mastermind group and hiring a mentor helped him reach new levels and how his faith has everything to do with who he is! https://www.facebook.com/mark.minard https://www.facebook.com/elevatingbeyond http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/ http://markminard.net/ https://www.instagram.com/mark_minard/ http://www.dreamshine.co/ https://twitter.com/ElevatingBeyond http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou

Mikey Carvajal and Zeke Vasquez stopped by to share their journey as an emerging rock band in an ever changing music industry. We talk about touring with KORN and P.O.D., their Christian faith, The Whosoevers, and the struggles of making it in the music industry. They share how they were a self sustaining band before they were even signed to Victory Records and they got Sonny Sandoval and HR of Bad Brains to do songs on their albums. https://www.instagram.com/islander_band https://www.facebook.com/ISLANDERofficial http://islanderofficial.com/ https://twitter.com/ISLANDER_band https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/violence-destruction/id876792852

EDDIE AMAYA SHARES HIS STORY OF HAVING DREAMS OF BEING A PRO MMA FIGHTER AND COPING WITH A NEAR DEATH CAR ACCIDENT RESULTING IN ALMOST LOSING HIS LEG. EDDIE TALKS TO US ABOUT HIS RECOVERY, STARTING HIS NEW BUSINESS OF TATTOO SHOP FURNITURE "IRON MULE ARM RESTS" AND HIS VISION FOR GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. https://www.facebook.com/eddie.amaya.35?fref=nf https://www.instagram.com/ironmulearmrest/

Trina Michaels talks to us about her journey in the indie wrestling scene, her friendship with Mick Foley, making appearances on Lucha Underground - Ring Of Honor - and TNA, and staying relevant in the independent wrestling business. https://twitter.com/trinamichaels

Kilroy Roybal sits with us at Por Vida Cafe y Cultura in Barrio Logan. Kilroy opens up to us about his time in prison, being one of the founding fathers of the Mexican Mafia, his new life as a Christian and how he came to know the Lord. Kilroy shares his thoughts about the gang life, serving time with his son, losing some people close to him, and his upcoming movie release. www.homiesforchrist.com www.facebook.com/homiesforchrist www.kilroy127.com https://www.facebook.com/KilroyTheMovie2016 https://www.facebook.com/kilroy.roybal

Dan Freeman talks to us about his experience in the UFC, being on the Ultimate Fighter TV show, being a world class body builder, working with UFC Hall Of Famer Ken Shamrock, his journey in the supplement industry and how his faith plays into his Fight Labs business. www.fightlabs.com

Influencer, Bo Herroz talk to us about our recent visit to the Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall, volunteering at The House Modesto, his mentor Pastor Glen Berteau, the importance of having a mentor, mastering the cold call, starting a chapter of Love Thy Neighbor Movement in Modesto. Bo shares his love for making a difference in the community and "influencing the Influencers", and the annual Youth Pastors conference! https://twitter.com/Heroz4life https://www.facebook.com/HeroManagement https://www.instagram.com/boherroz/ https://www.facebook.com/Bo-Herroz-736309536424227/

Motivational Speaker Armando Aguilar joins us to share his journey as a voice for the voiceless. Armando talks to us about how he copes with Bipolar Depression, the many misconceptions of Mental Illness, dealing with medications, public speaking, his Program "Bipolar Depression Power" and how to stand up for those feeling lost in depression! http://www.twitter.com/myfightwithfat http://www.youtube.com/mfwf http://instagram.com/myfightwithfat http://www.facebook.com/myfightwithfat https://www.facebook.com/mfwfarmando Facebook.com/bipolardepressionpower

UFC Bantamweight Fighter Micheal "MAYDAY" McDonald shares his journey as a young professional MMA fighter and landing a deal with UFC, the peaks and valleys in the biz, making money in combat sports, and his passion for woodworking. Mayday talks about training, being injured, his Christian faith, his stance on abstinence, and his love for sharing God's love with others. http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Michael-McDonald?id= https://www.facebook.com/michael.mcdonald https://www.facebook.com/maydaymcdonald/ https://twitter.com/MaydayMcDonald https://www.instagram.com/maydaymcdonald/

We get CONNECTED with Independent Wrestling star LIL CHOLO aka MR Cisco of Lucha Underground. Cholo shares his journey of 17 years and how things have changed since Lucha Underground CONNECT with LIL CHOLO https://www.facebook.com/little.cholo https://www.instagram.com/lil.cholo01/

Video Director and Producer LV joins us to talk about his goals to share his visual creativity with the world. LV tell us what he has learned about branding, equipment and the importance of having mentors.

Entrepreneur and Author Jason Stewart tells us how he grew his EPIC FIGHTING MMA Promotion, and his Real Estate firm. We talk about MMA vs Boxing, his advice for new fighters and those wanting to start their own fight promoting. Jason shares what he learned from reading "The 4 Hour Workweek" by Tim Ferriss, as well as creating the Epic Mastermind and his passion for giving back to the community. CONNECT with JASON https://www.facebook.com/EpicFight/ https://www.facebook.com/EpicSheraton/ https://www.facebook.com/FightQuotes/ http://fightquotes.com http://instagram.com/epicfighting www.EpicMastermindExperience.com

Beto Perez shares his journey as a radio DJ and on air personality. We talk to Beto about how the Radio Industry has changed, how to find new opportunities outside of DJing, how he got his start in the business, and traveling with R&B star Frankie J. CONNECT with BETO http://instagram.com/caliburrito

We catch up with GUS Parsons, the owner of San Diego's popular growing wrestling promotion Finest City Wrestling to learn the "ins & outs" of the industryl including his journey of hitting rock bottom, securing reputable names for his shows, and the politics of independent promotions. Tim Hernandez of Friends VS Foes also joins in as we talks boxing vs wrestling!

Famed Author and film producer speaks to us about his new book and upcoming film project with "Boston George Jung" (Johnny Depp's Character in the movie BLOW), his friendship with Scarlett Johansen, and how the the industry has changed since he began on the set of Miami Vice. Todd shares some misconceptions about Asperger's syndrome and how it has actually helped him with his writing skills! CONNECT with TODD RAFAEL CIMINO http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2576176/ Twitter @ TRafaelCimino Www.TRCimino.com

Wrestling industry influencer Kevin Kleinrock shares his journey in the wrestling business from creating show ideas for television to licensing product for some of the biggest names in Lucha Libre. Kevin discusses his thoughts on the current state of Lucha Libre, some of the politics behind the scenes, Copyrights for merchandising. We talk about Masked Republic's licensing deal with Rey Mysterio and the launch of their new magazine Rudo Can't Fail! CONNECT with KEVIN www.MaskedRepublic.com Twitter @maskedrepublic http://instagram.com/maskedrepublic

Mitchy Slick shares his journey as an independent rap artist and traveling around the world with XZIBIT and String Arm Steady. We talk about working on music outside of San Diego, radio air play, and his Wrong Kind Record Label. We ask about his growth in his career in music outside of his hometown and his support and lack of support from his city. He tell us us how important it is for him to give back to his community after his gained success. CONNECT with MITCHY Mitchy - Twitter @ogmitchyslick http://instagram.com/mitchyslickwrongkind

The actor best known for his role as "Calogero" or "C" in the movie A Bronx Tale and The Sopranos shares his journey in the film industry. Lillo talks to us about recovering from drug addiction, his new life after being released from prison after his involvement in a tragic murder case. He shares the advice he had received from Robert Deniro and Chazz Palminteri, also talks about a few new film projects coming up. We asked him about some of the actors in the business that won't work with him because of the negativity surrounding his case. His advice when he reached out to Lindsey Lohan about going down the wrong path. We talked about opportunities to make money outside of acting, his outreach to kids at the YMCA and Boys & Girls club. Learn how he got into the movie business and what advice he has for those wanting to get into the industry. CONNECT with LILLO Lillo - https://www.facebook.com/LilloBrancatoJR/ http://instagram.com/lillo_brancato Twitter : @lillobrancato

Bay Area rapper talks to us about being on tour with SEVIN, coming from a musical family background in Tower of Power. He tells us about his father's overdose, his cocaine addiction and his testimony about how God used his pain to help others, his transformation from Nasty Nate to Illuminate . We learn how he began his passion for writing music, his aha moment when he knew that he wanted to do ministry for the rest of his life. Illuminate shares his views on his involvement in the Christian music industry, being labeled a "Christian rapper" and his thoughts on that label. We learn how to market and promote music online, and what personal limits to post on social media. How he goes about selling his music online digitally and physically. His entrepreneurial spirit brings him to a new venture with his new clothing line The Outsiders. Nate shares how important it is to have a mentor in business and spiritually. We learn how he got a movie role in new movie called Seeds Of Grace. Illuminate : http://instagram.com/illuminateitw IlluminateMusic.com Twitter : @illuminateITW Www.outsidersbrand.com

Jorge Pulido is the general manager at the Mission Hills location of the world renown restaurant Lucha Libre Taco Shop shares his journey in the food industry. He talks to us about opening new locations and how to expand the brand while creating a brand and serving up the culture of Lucha Libre. We learn how important it is to know your demographic, how they promote on social media, his thoughts on Yelp reviews, and how they market an experience and not just the food. We talk about their television features on Fluffy Breaks Even with Gabriel Iglesias as well as their relationships with WWE wrestlers. His motto; stay Hungry, humble and motivated! Jorge gives advice for those that want to get in the food industry. CONNECT with JORGE Www.tacosmackdown.com LUCHA LIBRE TACO SHOP 1810 W. Washington St San Diego, CA 92103

WUV talks about their indie label Rescue Records, how they started with getting distribution and getting into stores. Back in the day there was no social media and you were only as strong as your mailing list. POD moved on to Atlantic Records and proved that they could move units. His moment of knowing they finally made it, touring on their first tour bus, and hearing their music on the radio for the first time. We talk about Howard Stern putting them their show and breaking them with radio. Representing their town and doing shows for the SD Padres and SD Chargers, having friendships with SD's pro athletes. Other celebs coming out from out neighbor hood like Rey Mysterio and Mario Lopez. Their experience at WrestleMania 22 performance with Rey Mysterio when he won the title. The pros and cons of being on a major vs an indie label. CONNECT with WUV Twitter @wuvywuv http://instagram.com/wuv Snapchat @wuvamatic