Demi and Dad

In this episode Richard and Demi give a travel log! They talk about their most recent road trip to Big Sur and Monterey, and how Demi and her mom Mari struggled with social media detoxing. They discuss technology-the good, the bad, and the addiction, and what both of their generations can learn from each other. 

For this week's episode, Demi asks her dad some questions! They cover insecurities and how to overcome them, how to find your life purpose, having passion in business, and even soulmates!

In this episode Richard and Demi hang out with Courtney Holst. Courtney is a graphic designer and web designer. Courtney talks with Demi and her dad about moving from San Diego to a small town in Missouri, Mark Twain history, and her favorite things about her new home. Courtney shares the funny conversation that led to her working with Richard. Courtney is an incredibly talented artist that helped create Richard's original podcast art and award-winning website as well as the podcast's current logo, therefore Demi and her dad highly recommend Courtney! To connect with Courtney,  visit https://popxgraphics.com/

For this week’s episode, Richard and Demi keep it lighthearted and bring out the wheel of topics again. Tune in to find out which topic they land on, what they’ve learned from said topic, and Richard’s newest business venture. Anticipate funny celebrity stories, Demi and Richard gossiping about a particular high school teacher, and even an unexpected encounter with the founder of Motown.   

In this episode Richard and Demi welcome Michelle St. Clair. Michelle is the founder and CEO of Elite Lifestyle Management. Michelle talks about some of the most unique requests she’s received from clients, how confidence and courage go into starting a business, and how lifestyle management has evolved. She even shares her infamous Christmas tree story. To learn more about Michelle’s luxury concierge company, visit https://clubelm.com.   

In this episode Richard and Demi switch things up and spin a wheel of fate! With 20 topics on the wheel, they end up on financial literacy. Richard gives his daughter Demi financial advice on how to invest in real estate, opening a Roth IRA, and pursuing her YouTube passions. They also discuss Demi’s “quarter life crisis” and that listeners can expect more fun episodes to come! 

In this episode Richard and Demi welcome Brenda Geiger. Brenda is an attorney who specializes in estate planning. Brenda talks about the loss of her father at an early age and how she overcame this. She talks about why she decided to become an attorney, what estate planning is, and how estate planning has changed over the years. Brenda also talks about how people in their twenties could benefit from having more honest conversations about money with their families. To learn more, visit https://www.geigerlawoffice.com/. 

  In this episode, Demi and her dad have a fun Q and A, answering some questions that people asked on Instagram. Demi and her dad talk about their health, the biggest hardships they’ve had to overcome, what they’ve learned from doing a podcast with each other, and more. Come listen if you’re looking for some honest humor and real conversations about life and coming out strong on the other end.    Follow Demi here: www.Instagram.com/demimichelle333 Watch Demi’s dad here: https://youtu.be/cBRDF41N8kg

This week Demi and her dad are joined by Lauryn Evarts Bosstick. Fun fact- Lauryn used to babysit Demi when she was a baby! Lauryn now has over 91 downloads on her Him and Her podcast with her husband Michael, she has 1 million followers on Instagram, and for the past 10 years she has created an incredibly empowering and uplifting community of women through her globally known blog, The Skinny Confidential. Lauryn talks with Demi and her dad about entrepreneurship, hussle, and following your intuition. She talks about her new book and her new beauty product that she recently launched. To buy Lauryn’s new book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Confidentials-Get-Out-Sun/dp/1419747878   To connect with Lauryn, you can follow her at https://instagram.com/laurynbosstick?igshid=1flk11oqu6kmx.    To listen to her podcast, click here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kNTiKHCrrydRj0eFbrAWO?si=r-QvRMMqSl2Jd1UfQJP-iA

This week Demi and her dad are joined by Peter Bower, a business operations expert and owner of Viser Management and Prime Time Concrete Cutting. He talks about the most important qualities when it comes to owning your own business. If you have ever been interested in starting your own business, this is a must listen. To connect with Peter, visit www.visermgmt.com

  This week is all about recycled plastic, sustainability, and the future of road construction with Gary Oshima. Gary is the head of the Construction Commodity Department at UCSD. Gary talks with my dad and I about Miramar street in La Jolla, California’s first road made of recycled plastic. He discusses the importance of Senate Bill 580 that would be crucial in getting research done to approve more roads made of recycled plastic. To submit your letter in support of SB 580, visit https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/faces/index.xhtml

This week my dad and I are joined by Scott Duffy. Scott Duffy is an entrepreneur and former protege of Tony Robbins. Scott talks about the early days of becoming an entrepreneur and hardships he had to overcome, such as living in his car. He also talks about the infamous phone call from a friend that changed his life forever. Currently, Scott creates curriculum for virtual schools for major companies.

For the last episode of the Entrepreneurship Series, Demi interviews none other than...her dad! Demi’s dad (also known as Richard) talks about his early experiences as being a business owner right out of college, becoming a CPA, and eventually going on to own several businesses from gyms, to bakeries, to tennis tournaments. Listen if you’re interested in learning how to embrace change, take risks, and create your own path. To connect with Richard, well you can listen to Demi and Dad of course! You can also purchase his best-selling book here: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Billie-Bobby-Blindness-Tolerance/dp/1939078172

This week Demi and her dad welcome San Jose State alumna Andy Ho for part two of the Entrepreneurship series. Not only is Andy one of Demi’s closest friends, he is one of the founding members of Evolve, a matchmaking app that matches job seekers to companies and other businesses. Andy talks about how Evolve started, how it provides value to both job seekers and startups and other companies, and what it means to be an entrepreneur. To learn more, check out https://www.evolvethefuture.org

To kick off this three-part series on Entrepreneurship, Demi and her dad are joined by Barbra Bry and Neil Senturia. Both Barbra and Neil are hugely successful entrepreneurs in San Diego. They talk about politics and Barbra’s experience as a former politician, what it means to think like an entrepreneur, leadership, having courage, and much more. They started a podcast early this year called “I’m There for you Baby- The Entrepreneur’s Guide to the Galaxy.” You can listen here:  https://open.spotify.com/show/7J1dNMaazjBUiiBTxSBwVi?si=qmrFpAA0QFisMYa-K5ftNw

This week Demi and her dad welcome professional men’s tennis player, Brandon Nakashima. At just nineteen years old, Brandon has already played in the U.S. Open and is ranked number 133 in the world. Brandon talks to Demi and her dad about how his tennis career has evolved and what the future holds for this young American athlete. To learn more about Brandon, you can connect with him here https://instagram.com/brandon_nakashima?igshid=zbnn22jsuopd

This week Demi and her dad are joined by Melissa Melika. Melissa is a dental hygienist as well as a HIIT instructor. She talks about her life experiences that brought her to Los Angeles, her spirituality, as well as how she stays motivated and grounded while having a busy schedule. You can connect with Melissa here: https://www.instagram.com/love.melissamelika/?hl=en

Demi and her dad are joined by Roanne Cuevas for this week’s episode. Not only is Roanne a regional manager for Solar Energy Partners, but she is also the company’s highest ranking female employee. Roanna talks with Demi and her dad about how solar energy is saving the planet, how the industry has evolved, and where it’s going. To learn more about SEP, visit https://solarenergy.partners/. 

This week Demi and her dad are joined by Jess Chipkin. Jess is the creator of Crate Free Illinois. She goes into depth about this nonprofit and how it’s helping pigs and other farm animals. She discusses the progress that Aldi and Cocsto needs to make as far as their gestation crate policies. She also talks about her certain mobile app and how it’s supporting local farmers. To learn more about Crate Free Illinois, you can visit them at https://cratefreeil.org/. 

This week Demi and her dad are joined by Josh Balk, VP of farm animal protection for the Humane Society of the United States. Josh talks about California’s Proposition 12 and what this means for pigs, hens, and cows. He talks about the future of farm animal rights and protection. He also discusses his contribution to “JUST EGG,” a plant-based, vegan egg product. To learn how you can support farm animals, visit https://www.humanesociety.org/all-our-fights/protect-farm-animals.

For the last episode of the Millennial Mini Series, Demi and her dad are joined by Kim McNeil. Kim is the creator and owner of Oltre Fit, a virtual fitness company. Kim talks about her life experiences that brought her to San Diego and ultimately how she became a fitness trainer. She discusses her journey as a competitive athlete and how she became passionate about health, wellness, and helping people heal. She discusses her home fitness program, Oltre Fit, and how it’s supporting her community. To learn more about Oltre Fit, visit oltrefit.com.

Joining Demi and Dad for part three of the Millennial Mini Series is Alisa Reyes. Alisa is a professional actor, best known for being the voice of LaCienaga in the Disney Channel animated series “The Proud Family,” as well as appearing in the series “All That” on Nickelodeon. Alisa talks about her experiences being in the acting profession since she was a child as well as how to make it in the industry. You can connect with Alisa here: https://instagram.com/alisareyes?igshid=1qo3rqg34q2r7

For episode two of the Millennial Mini Series, Demi and her dad talk with Andrea Llerandi. Andrea is an engineer by trade and works at Demi’s cafe, Solana Beach Coffee Co. Andrea talks about growing up in Venezuela and running a bed and breakfast there with her family. She discusses the transition from moving from Venezuela to the United States, and how she has created a life for herself in San Diego by becoming multi-talented. Throughout the episode, she talks about confronting fears, becoming self-sufficient, and cultivating a hustler mindset.

To kick off the Millennial Mini Series, Demi and her dad sit down with Derek Clelan. Derek is the co-owner of JJs Landscaping and the Buildsters as well as co-host of The Buildsters Podcast. Derek talks about his journey becoming an entrepreneur and owning two businesses all before turning twenty-five years old. He talks about building relationships, confronting failures, taking risks, and what it means to be a buildster. You can connect with Derek here: https://www.instagram.com/__cleee/?hl=en. Follow The Buildsters @Thebuildsters on all platforms. 

Hollywood’s Chris Gilmore #028 In this episode my dad and I are joined by Chris Gilmore, former Hollywood actress, casting agent, producer, and writer. Chris talks about her experiences as a child  performing in her father’s famous nightclub, which hosted major celebrities such as Cher and Glen Campbell. She talks about the “good, the bad and the ugly” of Hollywood, as she says. Chris discusses her journey as a musical artist, becoming a writer and then ultimately a producer. Chris talks briefly about her most recent project that she wrote, a movie called “Blood Pageant,” starring Stephen Baldwin and Snoop Dogg. You can connect with Chris here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0273820/

In this episode my dad and I are joined by Feras Maidaa. Feras is the creator of SD Bars, an antioxidant-rich health bar that is changing the food industry. Feras talks about growing up in Syria, developing a passion for fitness and nutrition, and ultimately creating his own nutritional bar. He discusses his experiences as being a competitive athlete, how he’s giving back to his community, and how SD Bars contributes to a healthier, more sustainable nutrition industry. You can find SD Bars here https://www.sdbar.co/.   

In this episode my dad and I are joined by Matt Giacoletti. Matt is a director for "The Buildsters" and the face behind "Probable Cause" Podcast. Matt sits down to talk with my dad and I about his experience as a police officer, how he found his way to San Diego and what ultimately led him to launch his own podcast. Matt discusses working for the Buildsters and how he utilizes social media to help build the construction industry. He touches on entrepreneurship, personal growth, taking risks, and building connections. To connect with Matt click HERE https://instagram.com/matty_gi?igshid=nw3pztuz208i

In this episode my dad and I are joined by a familiar face-my mom! My dad and I talk to my mom about her many experiences in life, from practicing Buddhism, landing major acting roles, owning businesses, and much more. My mom offers helpful life advice for anyone looking to pursue acting in Hollywood. My mom also talks about her boutique for women with breast cancer and how it supports women in need. To connect with my mom click here https://www.instagram.com/marimuscio/?hl=en To learn about my mom's boutique click here https://www.mybrighterside.com/ To support breast cancer research click here: https://www.komen.org/

In this episode, my dad and I talk about social media etiquette, setting boundaries, and time-management. My dad and I share useful tips and tricks on how to be more efficient in the virtual world, the do's and dont's of scheduling and responding to emails, and how to be more professional online. To connect with my dad Richard click here https://iymoney.com/richard-muscio-bio/ to connect with me click here https://www.instagram.com/demimichelle333/?hl=en

In this episode my dad and I are joined by former professional tennis star Roy Barth. Roy sits down to talk to my dad and I about all things life from wins, losses, life lessons, and more. Roy talks about his book "Point of Impact" and the theme of "staying in the present," both in tennis and in daily life. To buy Roy's inspirational read, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Point-Impact-Roy-Barth/dp/0578770237 1

In this episode my dad and I are joined by Michelle Pius, the chief development officer at Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. Fresh Start is a nonprofit that provides medical care to children in need of reconstructive surgery, at no cost to the families. Michelle talks about some of the ways that Fresh Start is able to provide free medical services to kids, such as charitable donations and volunteer medical staff. Michelle also talks about how children with physical deformities have been greatly affected by COVID-19, both medically and psychologically. To learn how you can donate to Fresh Start or learn more about the organization, click here: https://www.freshstart.org/

In this episode my dad and I are joined by Mary-Ellen Barrett and Stacey Williams. Mary-Ellen is a district attorney who works diligently in San Diego County to combat human sex trafficking. Stacey Williams is the director of Human Trafficking Prevention Programs at PCI (Project Concern International). Mary-Ellen and Stacey join my dad and I to address one of San Diego's biggest public health crises-Human Sex Trafficking. Both women talk about how COVID-19 has made it easier for sex traffickers to exploit children by moving to online spaces and using social media platforms, such as Instagram and TikTok. Mary-Ellen and Stacey talk about PCI's youth programs which educate kids on how to identify the warning signs of sex trafficking and how to develop stronger emotional wellness skills. This show also discusses common misconceptions about human sex trafficking, the affect that trafficking has on survivors' ability to develop vocational skills, as well as drug and substance use and abuse. To learn how you can help reduce human sex trafficking, click here https://www.pciglobal.org/school-to-work/ and here https://www.sandiegotpc.org/.

In this episode my dad and I keep it light-hearted given the tumultuous times in election history. Dad and I discuss some of our favorites if you are looking to have some fun while staying at home-favorite movies, favorite food and coffee joints, etc. Come listen if you need a break from election talk to unwind and are looking to add to your movie collection or need some takeout grub suggestions!

In this episode I interview my dad on overcoming hardships. My dad talks about losing his eyesight and how this ultimately inspired him to make a difference in his community. He discusses the brain surgery that I underwent as a baby and and how this affected him as a father. My dad also talks about his recent experience with treating kidney cancer and how not only receiving medical care but cultivating HOPE is contributing to his healing. To connect with my dad click here: https://iybusiness.com/ To support Oceanside's community click here: https://moveyourfeetfoundation.org/board-members/

*This episode contains material that may be distressing to some listeners, such as substance abuse, depression, and suicide. In this episode my dad and I are joined by a close and personal friend. In an effort to keep his identity private, his name is not mentioned and the audio is altered. Anonymous friend opens up about his childhood and his experiences in a religious cult. He talks about how his experiences in the religious organization led hid to feeling depressed and abusing alcohol and pills. He also discusses his estranged relationship with his father, heartache, suicide, and therapy. He talks about why men typically do not seek counseling, and how therapy can lead to healing. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or ideations, please click here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or call 1-800-273-8255.

In this episode, my dad and I are joined by Elliot Reinecke, creator of Steady State Roasting Co and California Roasting Collective, and his partner Len Geiger, plant conservationist and member of the International Palm Society. Elliot and Len explain the origin story of their friendship which ultimately led to their partnership in California Roasting and their accompanying café, which is award-winning and one of the highest rated in San Diego County. In this episode, Elliot and Len discuss the C Market (coffee commodity market), the relationship between roasters and coffee farmers, sustainability and the impact that global warming and coffee roasting has on the rainforests, and much more. To learn more about the roastery and their accompanying café, click here: https://www.steadystateroasting.com/pages/our-story.

In this episode my dad and I share our favorite books with each other.

In this episode my dad and I are joined by Don Bell and Gail Jacobson, two pioneer members of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), a world peace organization that is based on Nichiren Buddhism. Gail and Don discuss conflict resolution, culture, and education. Don and Gail share how they discovered Buddhism and how the SGI has contributed to a more peaceful world through direct dialogue, religious tolerance, and political change. To learn more about Nichiren Buddhism and how you can be a part of advancing world peace, click here: https://www.sgi-usa.org/

In this episode my dad and I are joined by Anthony Lombardi, public speaker and family business expert. Anthony is the owner of Lombardi Family Office, which you can find here: https://www.teamlombardi.com. Anthony joins us to talk about entrepreneurship, how to create successful businesses, and how to live the life YOU want. Anthony recently created a mini-series, "A Faster Horse," which is about these topics. You can find this series here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/9/gqgowfm:

In this episode my dad and I are joined by Leah DiBernardo, co-owner and chef of E.A.T Marketplace in Old Town Temecula. Leah explains how she is paving the way for cleaner, more sustainable eating in her community and how she is encouraging relationships between local farmers and consumers. She explains why seniors have difficulty accessing meals and how limited food access has been exacerbated due to the pandemic. Leah discusses the meal program that she works with which supports seniors. She discusses immunity and how to prevent illness, senior care, farm-to-table eating, and cooking at home. Learn more about E.A.T Marketplace here: https://eatmarketplace.com/ Learn how you can support seniors here: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais/greatplates.html

In this episode my dad and I are joined by Jerushah Duford, granddaughter of the famous Evangelical leader, Billy Graham. Jerushah talks about the article she wrote about Donald Trump that caught nationwide attention. Listen to learn how Christian women who support president Trump may be failing the church and how evangelicals are speaking out against him. You can find Jerushah's article here https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2020/08/25/billy-graham-evangelicals-support-donald-trump-hypocrisy-column/5625617002/

In this episode my dad and I talk about prejudice, racism, and why it's important to be wrong about people. We discuss humility and why having the courage to own up to personal prejudices can help combat racism.

In this episode my dad and I are joined by Kathy Kinane, co-founder of the O'side Turkey Trot and the Move Your Feet Before You Eat Foundation. Kathy gives insight on how the future of racing events could become virtual. Kathy discusses how she supports her community of Oceanside through volunteerism, athletic programs, and zoom runs. She also offers practical solutions to limited gym availability, like the C25K app. You can learn how to support the Oceanside Turkey Trot and its foundation here: https://osideturkeytrot.com/

In this episode my dad and I talk about how to overcome personal hardships. My dad discusses the unexpected reason why he founded his organization and how this relates to the pandemic. We discuss ways to get off the couch, get moving, and live more purpose-driven. My dad and I also share how we personally stay motivated throughout the day.

In this episode my dad and I detail our most recent road trip along the California coast to Monterey. We give insight on how to have fun and support California's business' despite the recent changes to the rules and restrictions of these eateries. Grab some popcorn and enjoy this story-like episode as we share all the local places that we supported.

In this episode my dad and I are joined by famous tennis pro, Rosie Casals. Historically known to be a "rebel," Rosie details her journey as a professional athlete in the thick of a feminist movement. We discuss the tennis match that made women's tennis history, Title IX, and where women's professional tennis is headed.

In this episode, my dad and I are joined by international keynote speaker and communication expert, Sarita Maybin. Sarita gives practical ways on how to resolve conflict, problem-solve, and combat negative commentary. So, if you can't say something nice... (we'll let you decide for yourself). You can find Sarita's best-selling book here https://www.amazon.com/You-Cant-Something-Nice-What/dp/1419630539/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sarita+maybin+if+you+cant+say+something+nice&qid=1595988070&sr=8-1

In this episode, my dad and I cover pay inequality, domestic abuse and it's relation to COVID-19, and gender stereotypes. Has COVID-19 put women at a greater risk? Do men lose their "manhood" when jobless? And how has the pandemic created more toxicity in relationships in the home setting? We spend the second half of the show speaking about the gaming industry- zombie lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! We discuss how gaming might be one of the few business' that has benefited from COVID-19.

In this episode my dad and I discuss tolerance. We examine the recent Supreme Court ruling over ICE, DACA and its implications for children who have come to the United States undocumented, Trump's politics and its relevance to social media, and racial inequality. We also discuss my dad's charitable foundation and how it serves Oceanside's largely Hispanic community. You can find his foundation here and ways to support the cause https://moveyourfeetfoundation.org/.

In this episode my dad and I talk money- how the youngest generation can ditch the "forever broke" mindset, how to save for the future, entrepreneurship, risk-taking, emotional and spiritual "wealth," and much more. We are joined by special guest Morgan Smith, a wealth advisor, Buddhist, and author of "Generation Squeezed," a holistic read on how older kids can support their aging parents' financial stability. Find Morgan's book here https://www.amazon.com/Generation-Squeezed-Holistic-Taking-Parents-ebook/dp/B086QNY9RC/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2LG5SNE1P7O2G&dchild=1&keywords=generation+squeezed+morgan+smith&qid=1594176932&sprefix=morgan+smith+gener%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-2

On this episode, my dad and I discuss the evolution of communication, online bullying, and the effects that social media have on relationships. Is social media bullying normalized? Should we always share our opinions online? Does society embrace technology at the expense of interpersonal relationships? My dad and I answer all those questions here.