Real Talks on the Rocks

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jessica Kleinschmidt, who is the pre/post game host for the Oakland A's baseball team. In this episode, we discuss the modern career woman and the challenges of dating in todays world. You can reach out to Jessica via her Twitter and Instagram at: https://instagram.com/jessicakleinschmidt https://x.com/kleinschmidtjd You can also follow me on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #dating #career #women Chapter list: 00:00-Preview 00:47-Intro 1:43-Jessica gets interested in sports media 8:00-The art of interviewing professional athletes 12:17-How sports media has changed 15:54-Can a career woman have a balanced life?  20:06-This is how you “have it all” 24:29-Your friends don't understand your demanding career 26:37-Being a woman in a male-dominated industry 33:21-Dealing with haters and trolls 35:45-The amount of work no one sees! 40:31-Asking the tough questions of pro athletes 50:27-Why dating is hard when you can't “shut it off” 53:09-The simple trick to dating a career woman 57:53-How millennials make it compared to their parents 1:03:51-Therapy: yes or no? 1:14:13-let's talk money… 1:19:21- Missing out on a family?? 1:22:05-Dating: I date out of my area! 1:31:29-Why start a podcast 1:37:51-Advice for women who want a broadcasting career

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Markos Mosi and Christian Warren. HEar from two entrepreneurs how hoard it is to put the work in without regognition, why it needs to happen for you to win and how women work harder than men in the gym! You can reach out to Markos and Christian via their Instagrams at: https://instagram.com/feartraining https://instagram.com/tmcchr1s Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #fitness #money #womensfitness Chapter list: 00:00- Preview 00:35-Intro 01:37-Who is Markos Mosi 04:25-Who is Christian Warren 07:08-WHY Christian decided to go from 295lbs to a healthy weight! 12:30-Lack of Accountability in men today 17:40-What motivates Men 25:07-Hard truths of men in the gym 37:10-Avoiding mistakes in your 20's 40:07-Is the fast lifestyle worth going to jail? 47:05-If you take out debt, OWN IT! 53:23-What does the future of work look like in this country 59:33-Growing your personal training business 1:05:01-online or in-person: pros and cons 1:16:53-Credit repair: what is it and WHY you might need it! 1:25:33-Credit cards for ALL of your expenses??? 1:32:35-Some people will never understand money

Chapter list: 00:00-Preview 00:40-Intro 01:25-Why start an Acai bowl business 04:25-Researching a business idea 08:05-Starting and building a food truck 15:00-Creating a healthy food people WANT! 18:54-Building a food menu and WHY the story is important 23:50-Sourcing the BEST ingredients 31:20-Starting a business with a Friend: Good or bad? 42:30-Balancing marriage and business 46:48-How you run a business and NOT lose time with the kids 55:10-the LEAST favorite thing about owning a business 1:00:50-Balancing fitness with a busy schedule 1:08:42-Starting a second business in Junk Hauling

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Rebecca Jameson, who is a certified financial coach based in Northern California. Rebecca talks about the financial avalanche that most people fall into, but don't want to talk about. From taking on debt, to working extra hours to make up for it, Rebecca walks the audience through how to stop this avalanche and how to get out of it.You can reach out to Rebecca at her website to arrange a FREE discovery call at: https://priorityonefc.com You can also reach out to her via Instagram at: https://instagram.com/bluelinemoneycoach You can email her at: rebecca@priorityonefc.com *Make sure to mention that you discovered her through this podcast! Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #money #millennials #finances Chapter list: 00:00-Preview 00:40-Intro 02:45-Wife of a police officer discovers money is tight 08:29-The Overtime Trap! 11:57-What expenses do most people have 15:38-What makes people ask for money help 18:58-How Rebecca starts with her clients 22:07-The old ways of living are DONE! 27:38-Owning a home is a horrible investment! 37:00-The student loan debt that people forget about 46:30-How much $$ in your emergency fund 58:39-What do we really VALUE 1:03:18-Why people DON'T want to fix their money problems 1:08:40-Talking about money BEFORE you have kids(Prenup) 1:14:17-What do women spend their money on1:24:40-Should one person pay ALL the bills 1:28:28-Single people can't forget about this! 1:32:24-Nobody wants to admit this!

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with former guests Zuberi Issa and Nick Palladino-King. This episode was all about what is keeping men today from being their best. Topics include relationships, creating boundaries, and what obstacles Men from two different generations have had to contend with. You can follow Nick on his instagram at: https://instagram.com/nickpalladinoking You can also check out his website at: https://tribefitsf.com Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #masculinity #realtalk #mentalhealth Chapter list: 00:00-preview 00:40-intro 06:00-What's going on with men's mentality today 10:56-Men can't be vulnerable? 20:20-Expectations of men then vs. now 28:57-Men's mental health 34:50-When men's jobs leave the country… 44:55-What makes us change… 52:45-When men stopped being fathers 58:06-Whites and Blacks have the same challenges in life 1:05:10-long term relationship advice 1:13:20-Boundaries 1:18:55-When the “nice guy” became normal 1:22:35-How to create your own boundaries 1:36:15-How to WIN in a relationship 1:43:05-Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Nick Palladino-King. Nick is the owner of TRIBE, which is a fitness and yoga studio based in San Francisco. Nick discusses his journey from making 6-figures selling water, to becoming a mens mental wellness coach and personal trainer. Nick gives great insight into what men are lacking in todays world as well as what most personal trainers and gym owners are struggling with. To help motivate you to beginning your fitness and mental health journey, Nick is offering the month of December FREE at his gym! You can reach out to Nick on his instagram at: https://instagram.com/nickpalladinoking you can also check out his website at: https://tribefitsf.com Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #masculinity #realtalk #fitness Chapter List: 00:00-Preview 00:35-Intro 02:15-Getting robbed and changing his life 10:00-Why men chase the “cool toys” 11:55-Men lacking a “purpose” 16:05-Why men need to adapt to todays world 25:25-Men can't compromise who they are! 33:12-When your testosterone is off… 37:29-How most men avoid depression 40:25-DO NOT be a people pleaser! 42:06-What life you are “supposed” to live 49:22-Why you should NOT chase happiness 53:40-Why you should NOT agree with me 58:38- Men and women are SUPPOSED to communicate differently! 1:06:25- Therapy is DIFFERENT for men vs. women 1:17:43-lack of male leadership 1:24:17-BAD living habits most people do! 1:26:05-Create your own path 1:29:30-Don't start a gym without learning this… 1:38:25-Top 3 tips for gym owners 1:48:04-Secrets to a successful business 1:51:15-Make that New Year's resolution stick! 1:56:30-Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Tom Wolf, a returning guest who is also a drug recovery advocate. Tom talks about his battle agains the homelessness and drug/fentanyl epidemic in San Francisco and what most ordinary citizens don't realize about what happens on the streets. Tom speaks from his own personal experience being homeless and addicted to opiates about how ordinary people can help to make the changes that San Francisco needs!You can reach out to Tom on his X (twitter) account at: https://twitter.com/twolfrecovery Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #homelessness #drugaddiction #fentanyl Chapter List: 00:00-Preview 00:45-Intro 03:13-The state of San Francisco's drug and homelessness 06:25-WHO are the drug addicts on the street 08:58-What IS working? 12:05-Is this ALL San Francisco's fault? 18:11-Homelessness and drugs in other states 23:25-Do treatment programs work?? 27:05-Supply or Demand: what do we focus on 33:45-Where are the homeless coming from? 41:57-How do you help someone close to you that is addicted to drugs 44:59-The aftermath of Prop 47 in California 50:19-Mental Health workers: The REALITY 56:22-The reason WHY people won't get off the streets 59:48-Fentanyl changed the game on the streets 1:03:28-The REALITY of why people don't use homeless shelters 1:15:40-Do job programs really work? 1:21:08-Policing the infamous Tenderloin neighborhood 1:26:06-Q&A session 1:26:18-Question:Should I check on or ignore people who are lying on the street? 1:30:05-Question: Should I give money/food to someone holding up a sign? 1:32:34-Question: How do I help a friend/family member who is struggling with addiction? 1:37:11-Question: How can I figure all of this out as a voter? 1:41:40-Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Miguel Delgado, a returning guest who is a financial planner. Miguel goes in depth on how millennials can save for retirement, how the stock market and housing market affect you in todays world and what you can do to become financially successful! You can reach out to Miguel on his Linkdin account at: https://linkedin.com/in/migueldelgadocfp Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #money #finances #retirement Chapter list: 00:00-Preview 00:35-Intro 01:45-How you can grow your wealth today! 03:25-What is a retirement account? 10:30-Change HOW you look at money 15:45-The REAL REASONS why people don't save for the future 19:55-When is the RIGHT TIME to see a financial planner 23:20-HOW to find the BEST financial planner 37:50-These financial tips don't work anymore! 45:10-The embarrassment that many of us have with money 50:48-Renting vs. Buying-The FINAL answer 56:50-Demographics might dictate your home equity in the future (see chart at zeihan.com)1:00:55-When buying a home is BAD! 1:07:30-Why does the stock market look so bad? 1:17:18-Q&A from the audience 1:17:45-Investing vs. Saving 1:20:55-BEST way to pass money between family members 1:27:08-The top 3 things financial planners wish everyone knew 1:31:45-Advice for todays 30-year old 1:38:25-How much should your emergency fund be? 1:41:07-Prioritizing saving/investing vs paying debt 1:46:28-Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jovana "JoJo" Mendoza who is a life and career coach for young women. JoJo discusses how she became a life and career coach after obtaining her Master's degree and what challenges many of her female clients face when trying to follow the career path that they went to school for. You can reach out to JoJo on her Instagram at: https://instagram.com/jojo.mendozza Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #women #career #careerwoman Chapter list: 00:00-Preview 00:35-Intro 01:40-Why not just “settle” for a career 22:30-Raising 4 kids as a single mom 26:35-You think America is bad?? 31:00-The challenges of millennial career women 36:15-Impacting someone else's kids 41:00-safety and security 44:05-Finances 47:50-Millennials and Debt 50:05-Job expectations for college grads 54:05-your job is NOT supposed to fulfill all your needs 58:15-The “golden handcuffs” of big $$ jobs 1:04:03-What childhood experiences used to be 1:08:10-career coach vs a life coach 1:13:40-When are you “ready”1:18:25-How to “ace” that job interview! 1:27:15-WHY we WANT to help others 1:31:15-Success stories! 1:35:20-What JoJo offers for potential clients 1:40:15-Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Leah Krzywicki who is a Dental Hygienist turned Personal Trainer. Leah discusses why she left a stable career in the dental world for a career that is saturated with some of the best talents in the fitness industry. Leah's story and personal experiences are a motivator to those who are thinking about getting out of a career that they hate and do something that has a bigger impact in their lives and the lives of others. You can reach out to Leah on her Instagram at: https://instagram.com/leahkrzy Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #dentist #fitness #career Chapter list: 00:00-Preview 00:35-Intro 01:13-Reality of being a Dental Hygienist 09:10-Working at a job you HATE! 11:00-Why you have to ESCAPE 13:00-Karma comes back to bite you! 15:20-Having kids later in life is BETTER 19:00-The dating game for women in the late 20's 24:40-Finding a new career in fitness 25:50-losing a parent 34:28-Living beyond your means 36:30-Getting into the fitness world 38:30-The sacrifices needed to change your life42:48-Learning what your clients NEED 49:00-Becoming am online trainer for women 53:50-Dieting fads and what actually WORKS! 1:03:55- The BIGGEST excuse! 1:06:00-How Leah's online coaching works 1:11:55-Final thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Collin Young, who is both a coffee roaster and coffee shop owner. His shop is called Motivat and is located in Oakland, CA. Collin talks about the WHY people who consume major coffee brands area really missing out on enjoying a much better product for a similar price! Making great coffee is akin to making great wine-sometimes the best product comes from the smallest player! Collin also talks the decision to open his own coffee shop and his secondary passion of helping out underprivileged youth. You can reach out to Collin on his Instagram at: https://instagram.com/motivatcoffee Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #coffee #realtalk #starbucks Chapter List: 00:00-Preview 00:35-Intro 01:05-Why a coffee shop? 05:55-Why local coffee is better than Starbucks 09:00-Nobody knows 11:40-Vetting coffee bean suppliers 16:20-Being a small business owner 20:00-Owning a business AND raising 4 kids 25:50-The 5-year plan 28:05-The role of religion in peoples life 35:00-Individualism 37:00-Building Trust 43:35-How Collin views “retirement” 50:00-Taking care of your elders 53:20-Staying fit to stay healthy longer 58:25-Balancing life 1:02:10-men and women communicate differently 1:07:00-Do people rely on the church too much? 1:14:45-The hardest part of owning a business 1:18:50-Choosing Oakland to start a business 1:24:00-Perfecting the latté 1:25:40- the origins of “Motivat” 1:31:25-The future of Motivat Coffee 1:33:15-Involvement in the community 1:38:00-Saving the underprivileged youth

On this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Jimmy Bagley, who is a Professor of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University. Dr. Bagley specializes in muscle physiology and talks about how muscles use energy and what the research really shows about getting in shape. Dr Bagley also discusses the reality of research studies and how many people "cherry pick" data to prove their own hypothesis, when the truth is much more complicated. You can reach out to Dr. Bagley at his lab's instagram at: https://instagram.com/musclephyslab Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #fitness #strength #gym Chapter list: 00:00- Preview 00:35-Intro 02:00-Why Kinesiology 03:45-How the human body works 07:30-Why scientists don't talk to each other 11:00-Are you born with more fast twitch muscle fibers? 13:50-Converting fat to muscle? 16:20-Is it ever too late to start training? 19:00-How muscle research is conducted 21:10-Misinterpreting research 26:15-Jimmy's breakthrough research on obesity and diabetes 29:30-Intermittent fasting-The TRUTH! 33:15-Pharmaceuticals 36:40-How Jimmy chooses his workouts 38:05-learning 42:55-build muscle too fast?? 50:20-Anabolic Steroids 54:00-Transgender athletes 57:40-History of human development 59:15-the influence of diet on muscles 1:04:00-Funding for research 1:16:35-AI in research 1:21:30-The POINT of college 1:25:00-What creatine REALLY does 1:31:10-Dieting deficiencies 1:35:20-Protein powder VS. BCAA's 1:37:54-Busting Muscle Myths 1:41:45-Top Secret research coming! 1:45:17-Ozempic 1:48:28-Final Thoughts

On this week's episode, I sit down with two millennial personal trainers from San Francisco. Colby Landry and Melissa Boyd are fitness coaches at Tempo (online training and coaching) who have seen the good and bad when it comes to women's fitness and body image challenges in today's world. Melissa and Colby speak REAL TALK when it comes to their own body image, their own personal challenges with fitness and today's dating world for single women. You may not agree with everything they say, but keep the conversation going in the comments! You can reach out to Colby and Melissa on their Instagrams at: https://instagram.com/colbyclaire https://instagram.com/trainwithmb Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #fitness #womenempowerment #dating Chapter List: 00:00-Preview 00:35-Who are Mellisa and Colby 4:50-Challenges of being a female trainer 07:05-Being successful as a virtual instructor at Tempo 11:10-WHY people stay motivated to be in shape 13:10-Todays fitness trends 16:30-What comes with living a fitness lifestyle 22:12-Women working out during menstruation 26:30-The financial stress women today are in 28:50-Thoughts on having children in todays world 36:33-Divorce for men vs women 40:05- When women upgrade their partner vs men 44:00-Men's purpose and why go to college 50:50-When following your career 56:35-What would you tell todays teenage girls about life 1:01:45-The food our kids are eating 1:05:35-The population problem 1:08:20-where to start if you want to CHANGE your body 1:15:15-Expectations of your body 1:18:55-Dating someone in fitness 1:23:05-Dating in today's world 1:28:30-The impact on real people 1:32:35-Women feel guilty going to the gym 1:38:30-Get the body of your dreams, but… 1:47:25-Why happiness is NOT a thing!

From the NFL field to Fitness: Ex-NFL linebacker's journey to being a Barry's instructor! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Corey Lemonier, who is a former national champion in college football at Auburn and played in the Super Bowl for the San Francisco 49ers. Corey talks about life playing college football at Auburn, getting drafted into the NFL by the SF 49ers and making the change from NFL linebacker to a personal trainer at Barry's Bootcamp. Corey is on a mission to help people take control of their physical fitness and make it as enjoyable experience as possible! You can reach out to Corey on his Instagram at: https://instagram.com/coreyl55 Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #fitness #nfl #49ers Chapter list: 00:00-Preview 00:35-Intro 02:20-life in Miami 06:35-Attending Auburn university and winning a national title! 13:55- Building bonds through stress 18:55-Going ready for the NFL 21:10-Trouble at Auburn 27:05-Preparing for the NFL draft 29:58-Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers 33:30-Managing NFL money! 44:10-NFL locker room vs a college locker room 48:35-What it takes to WIN in the NFL 52:05-How Jim Harbaugh coached 1:03:30-The difference in NFL team cultures 1:09:45-Deciding to retire from the NFL 1:14:15- Becoming a Barry's Bootcamp instructor 1:18:55-How to motivate people to workout 1:25:00-Why you give away workouts for free 1:30:50-What motivates MOST people to get in shape 1:35:05-When you are JUST starting out your fitness journey… 1:38:35-WHY people STOP working out 1:44:30-Women CAN'T get bulky 1:48:40-Strength vs Hypertrophy training confusion 1:50:57-Comparing your body to instagram models 1:56:07-Final thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Donovan Lee, who is a personal trainer at a gym in San Leandro, California called "FEAR Training". Don talks about unleashing the power within yourself to become the best version possible through fitness. Don emphasizes accountability for your own fitness journey, but also speaks about his own deficiencies and how he has had to work to overcome them. Don also talks about what masculinity is to todays young men and how men need to work together to hold each other accountable for our own actions. You can reach out to Don on his Instagram at: https://instagram.com/donleefit Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #masculinity #fitness #accountability Chapter list: 00:00-Preview 00:35-Intro 01:35-Who is Donovan Lee 08:00-Men need a purpose 11:45-Money, social media and reality 14:25-Becoming a Personal Trainer 17:45-Secrets of bodybuilders 24:12-How to build muscle and get stronger! 30:00-Myths women believe about weight training 32:10-Biggest fitness trends in 2023 35:05-Building trust as a personal trainer 42:25-What men don't know in their 20's 48:25-Fresh and Fit 55:12-The social media game 1:01:40-Freedom in your life 1:04:40-When should I eat to maximize muscle gain 1:11:45-How do you stay in shape when working from home 1:18:33-Fitness for busy parents 1:24:10-Resistance bands better than weights?? 1:28:00-Keeping clients motivated to work out 1:34:30-The BEST exercises to do for MAXIMUM results!! 1.39:50-Preventing INJURIES while working out 1:45:45-Strength vs Hypertrophy 1:47:35-Where to find Don

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Joe Cicero, who is the owner of a gym called "the Yard. Joe talks about opening up a gym, what it takes to run it and the many challenges he faces to keep the business strong. You can reach out to Joe on his Instagram at: https://instagram.com/goyard.fit Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show and to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #gym #businessowner #podcast Chapter list: 00:00- Preview 00:40- Intro 01:22- What is “The Yard” 04:30- Investing in a gym 07:25- Why people go to the gym 09:40- Why people quit the gym 11:40- How a gym is laid out 12:45- Who goes to Joe's gym 14:00- What Joe likes BEST about his gym 16:35- What Joe needs to improve in his gym 18:00- How do you get people to BELIEVE in YOUR business 22:00- The law of diffusion of innovation 24:30- A place for personal trainers to grow their business 26:30- A gym for those who DON'T want attention 29:30- What clients say about his gym 30:35- What problems a personal trainer is solving 32:00- Building a gym culture 39:45- Our parents never taught us about physical fitness 41:45- What problem Joe is trying to solve with his gym 43:45- No excuses! 46:25- What social media does to body image 49:10- Joe's biggest challenges 54:45- What works for us might not work for you 58:05- Tech is great, but…. 1:02:15- The fallout of the pandemic on fitness 1:06:15- The truth on membership turnover 1:08:50- What separates the top tier of business owners 1:14:00- The future of gym culture 1:17:10- The different gym models 1:20:35- Using social media to promote the gym 1:27:36- Do you know WHY you do your job? 1:29:00- Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Dave Sands, who is the host of "The Food Origins Podcast". Dave is a former police officer with the San Francisco Police Department who recently left the department. Dave talks about his passion for food and why he decided to start a podcast, especially since he is an introverted person.Dave talks about what he saw as a police officer and how that shaped his interest in food, owning a restaurant, and the stories behind those who create some of the most delicious cuisine in San Francisco. Dave and myself also spend a great deal of time discussing what it takes to build a podcast and understanding why it is we decided to start our own. We learn just how important it is to communicate why your show exists and the the importance of building trust with your audience. You can reach out to Dave on his Instagram at:https://instagram.com/food.origins_Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show and to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #food #podcast #police #realtalk #cookingChapter list: 00:00-Preview 00:30-Intro 01:30- It started with moms cooking 03:00-Learning Japanese 06:05-The BEST Japanese food 11:35-Getting BURNED OUT as a chef led to… 15:30- Working for SFPD 18:30- The REAL reason why Homelessness is bad in SF 22:10-When you TRY to help people that are suffering… 26:58-Where the best restaurants are HIDDEN! 29:00- Cooking for Cops! 32:25- Cooking a Tur-duck-en! 33:50- PHILZ coffee 36:50-Community Policing 39:50-Balancing food and work 42:10-Dealing with loss 47:45- The Origins of “The Food Origins” podcast 52:00-Courtney Henderson's influence 55:30- The biggest challenges to starting a podcast 1:12:25- The future of “The Food Origins Podcast” 1:23:15- WHY do you want to do a podcast 1:26:15- Chefs who stay in shape 1:28:30- Chefs who make it happen 1:31:45- Reach out to Dave 1:32:30- How profitable are restaurants 1:38:20- Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Charlie Herrera-Villar. Charlie currently owns his own barbershop after trying out different careers in both acting and firefighting. Charlie talks about life growing up in Mexican cartel territory, having a child when he was 17 and how he was able to pivot through various careers before winding up in barbering and then owning his own shop. Charlie also spends time talking about the stories that guys talk about while in the barber chair and gives his take on tech layoffs, relationships and prioritizing what's important in life. You can reach out to Charlie on his instagram at: https://instagram.com/charlie_herreravillar Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #relationships #entrepreneurship #barbershop Chapter list: 00:00- Preview 00:38- Intro 01:30- Living in Mexican cartel territory 05:20- Broken windows theory 08:00- Taking pride in your neighborhood 12:40- being influenced by the “bad” element 18:30- When young kids go wrong 21:00- Being “content” with our lives 25:40- pursuing an acting career 30:15- From acting to firefighting 34:45- Why a barber? 43:00- From solo barber to shop owner 47:00- Why photography matters 50:52- Barbershop stories 53:10- What tech employees are saying about their jobs 59:55- Chasing money 1:05:35- Let 20-something's make their mistakes 1:09:20- Learning to be a father of a daughter 1:16:00- When we misinterpret text messages… 1:20:30- People are not comfortable talking face to face with others 1:23:00- How we can help others 1:28:02- what guys say about relationships what at the barbershop 1:38:15- Men who are leaders 1:46:15- How life can get better as you get older 1:51:30- Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Alex Casini. Alex is a holistic nutritionist who specializes in working with women to get their stress and hormone levels into balance through diet and stress relievers. Alex goes deep into hormonal birth control, the lack of information about our bodies and women-specific advice on how to balance career and motherhood. You can reach out to Alex on her instagram at: https://instagram.com/alexcasiniwellness Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocksInstagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #fitness #womenshealth #diet Chapter List: 00:00- Preview 00:30- Intro 01:30- How Alex got into nutrition 03:30- Diets: good, bad, ugly 05:20- Alex's personal history with dieting 09:08- Birth Control Pill 17:00- Easy way for guys to “get it” 19:05- Staying on a nutrition program 23:30- HCG diet and Ozempic 27:15- What women don't talk about 30:35- How your body adapts to being a parent 32:40- Why we have so many health problems 36:05- Biggest pushbacks to making life changes 37:45- Women have choices their mothers never had, but… 45:00- Were humans made for the stresses of todays world.. 47:21- The clients who have been successful 52:05- PCOS in women 55:50- Alex's clients are from all over! 58:25- How Alex has overcome her health issues 1:01:50- How your mothers and grandmothers dealt with these problems1:06:20- What we are not taught 1:08:50- How busy women get through it 1:10:30- Being on the same page 1:12:10- Proof that Alex's program works 1:17:40- Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Melissa Boyd, who is a head coach at @Tempo (a workout-at-home tech company based in San Francisco). Melissa discusses opening up her own gym in San Francisco, dealing with an auto-immune disease and how her new company (Tempo) is taking over the fitness industry with it's technology-based interactive fitness programs that people can do from the comfort of their own home! Melissa also shares some of her personal stories, including the current dating pool in San Francisco! You can reach out to Melissa on her instagram at: https://instagram.com/trainwithmb You can also check her out on Tempo at: https://instagram.com/Tempo Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.comThere you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #fitness #women #motivation Chapter list: 00:00- Preview 00:30- Intro 01:30- Why Fitness? 05:10- The lack of trust in the fitness industry 07:40- How @Tempo won over Melissa 11:30- Melissa's focus with her clients 17:24- The grind to keep going 20:11- The biggest challenges with training women 22:48- Melissa's daily routine 25:19- Finding time to workout 31:40- Fad diets 34:20- Dealing with an auto-immune disease 41:50- Relying on Doctor's to “fix” you 44:00-Trusting people 47:00- The reality of research papers in fitness 48:55- Ozempic 57:45- Balancing everything in your life 1:01:25- communicating with clients 1:03:30- The technology of @Tempo 1:07:10- How @Tempo evolved it's products 1:09:45- The “Trust” factor 1:18:30- Advice to someone who wants to start on their fitness journey 1:21:20- Why women HATE the gym! 1:24:35- Dating in San Francisco1:28:54- What we tell our younger selves 1:33:03- Melissa's thoughts on kids 1:38:40-Impacting a child's life 1:44:35- Advice to other personal trainers and gym owners 1:47:00- Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Miguel Delgado, who is a wealth manager with Peak360 investments. Miguel talks about his upbringing not really understanding money and the impact of seeing his relatives being “taken advantage of” by people who were smarter with money. Miguel talks general considerations people should be cognizant of in planning their long term financial independence. *DISCLAIMER*The opinions expressed in this episode are that of myself and of my guest and is not intended to be financial guidance for your specific situation. Please consult with your own financial advisor. Chapter list: 00:00- Preview01:00- Intro01:50- When you don't understand how money works…07:35- Educating those who don't understand money10:28- What a financial planner does17:14-Overwhelmed with cost of living23:05- Tips for young entrepreneurs28:20- What does financial independence mean?34:30-Does your lifestyle match your income?38:40-Investing back into your business42:45-Financial Independence vs Retirement48:00- When to start to look for a financial planner54:15- Finding mentors56:40- Biggest lies that are told to us in finances57:55- Millennials buying homes in todays climate1:02:10- How a Financial Planner determines if they are a good fit for you1:07:25- Health Savings Account- What you don't know!1:11:30- How your kids can and cannot help you in retirement1:14:00- Generation X and the problems with retirement1:22:30- The life insurance controversy1:30:45- What Millennials should start thinking about today1:36:54- Is it too late to start investing?       "Securities offered through Lion Street Financial, LLC (512.776.8400), member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory products and services offered through Lion Street Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Lion Street Financial, LLC & Lion Street Advisors, LLC are affiliated companies and do not provide tax or legal advice. Representatives may transact business, which includes offering products and services and/or responding to inquiries, only in state(s) in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. Your connection to this podcast does not necessarily indicate that this Financial Professional is able to transact business in your state."

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Markos Mosi. Markos is the owner and founder of FEAR Training, a gym based in San Leandro, California. Markos discusses his path, from college football athlete, to EMT, to gym owner and talks about how he was able to build a community of fitness clients that believe in his message! Markos also spends time discussing how he was able to finance his business and his tips and tricks for other personal trainers out there who are thinking about opening their own gym. You can reach out to Markos on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/feartrainingIf you are in San Leandro, Ca and would like to check out his gym, you can visit him in-person at: FEAR Training 1658 Abram Ct. San Leandro, Ca 94577 Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #fitness #gym #motivationChapter list: 00:00- Preview 01:00-Intro 04:12-Early jobs that were going nowhere 06:40-Early life expectations from Greek and Cameroonian backgrounds 09:43- Going to college out of state 11:12- College athlete expectations 13:16-Falling short of expectations 19:13- Resisting the “easy way” out 22:30- Figuring out life after college 24:15- The support of friends and family 28:35- Working as an EMT 31:35- Deciding to enter the personal trainer world 37:45- How he built a “real” training program- with no money 45:52- What clients were telling him they wanted from a gym 48:54- How FEAR Training LLC grew 55:00- How Markos financed his gym 1:02:15- The “grind” of being a gym owner 1:06:35- Managing the gym and having his own clients/classes to run 1:10:00- How FEAR compares to corporate gyms like Rumble and Barry's boot camp 1:15:10- the FEAR clientele 1:20:25- The future of FEAR training 1:22:01- The biggest challenges facing personal trainers 1:24:03- When clients prefer to workout 1:29:25- Advice to other trainers and Markos's future 1:34:15- Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with John Lane, who is a wealth manager specializing in retirement planning and financial independence. John explains what retirement means today and how the term "financial independence" is the new "retirement". John gives advice to millennials, who already feel they don't make enough money to save for retirement, on how they can start saving small before planning out their future. John's vision of wealth management shows that ANYONE can achieve financial independence, but that you have to get serious about it and START NOW! *DISCLAIMER* The opinions expressed in this episode are that of myself and of my guest and is not intended to be financial guidance for your specific situation. Please consult with your own financial advisor. Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocksInstagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #money #financialindependence #retirement Chapter List: 00:00- Preview 01:00-Intro 03:00-What a wealth Manager does 04:55- “work to live” or “live to work”08:05- Why people in America can't save enough money for retirement 10:48- Americans need to spend money right?? 14:50- Why would someone want a wealth manager 16:25- looking at your financial future 24:20- The most common push-backs for wealth managers 25:30- For the young people who think they are rich… 28:00- When people usually realize they need to get their finances in order 31:00- What does retirement actually look like? 37:15- The future of Crypto 49:15- The population issue 53:00- Leave California to live the “American Dream” 55:00- The future of Tech companies and A.I. 58:22- The future of the human race 1:00:15- Elon Musk and running Twitter and Tesla 1:02:48- What 99% of us don't know about finances 1:06:45- Why home mortgages are bad 1:08:47- Saving vs. Investing 1:16:00- How to max out your savings when you don't make a lot of money 1:20:45- California's Real Estate future 1:32:05- Saving for yourself before saving for your kids 1:36:35- Writing a finance book for children 1:42:00- The wrong mindset to have about money 1:43:50- Final Thoughts   "Securities offered through Lion Street Financial, LLC (512.776.8400), member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory products and services offered through Lion Street Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Lion Street Financial, LLC & Lion Street Advisors, LLC are affiliated companies and do not provide tax or legal advice. Representatives may transact business, which includes offering products and services and/or responding to inquiries, only in state(s) in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. Your connection to this podcast does not necessarily indicate that this Financial Professional is able to transact business in your state."

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Johann Michael Camat and his wife Dorothy Camat. Johann and Dorothy are career performing artists who met while performing as part of the Broadway show Miss Saigon in Toronto, Canada. They have had an incredible career in the theatre industry and in the vocal industry. Johann and Dorothy give you an idea of what the "life" is like while on tour with a Broadway show and how they have each transitioned into a new era of the performing arts. Johann also talks about finding your own singing voice and how to survive in the sometimes cutthroat industry. Johann is currently a Bay Area R&B singer who performs at many clubs throughout the region and beyond. You can reach out to Johann on his instagram: https://instagram.com/jorasp You can listen to Johann's newest single, CLOCKZ (under his artist name of "Jorasp") on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17SGviZKLs6KknXFyjeLOj Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #broadway #singing #artistChapter list00:00-Preview01:00-Intro02:27- Starting in Broadway theatre06:12- Meeting while in Miss Saigon14:15- Expectations of how life is supposed to go19:40- The “real” life of a theatre performer27:00- How to handle relationships as a theatre performer34:45- Family pressures over your life43:00- Transitioning to being a vocalist46:45- The “grind” of succeeding as a music artist52:20- is it about the money??57:20- Using social media in the music industry1:02:30-“Making it” in the music industry1:08:20-the “Grind” of the industry1:17:20- lessons for the youth1:21:00- Friendships1:28:00- Advice to their daughter1:29:35-transitioning out of the industry1:35:50- Johann's personal sound as an artist1:40:00- Creating the sound you want as a vocalist1:48:30- Final thoughts 

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Greg Grogan. Greg is a current law enforcement officer and co-founder of The Overwatch Collective: a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing attention to mental health for military and first responders. Greg talks about his organization and how they work to provide first responders with free therapy. Greg also talks about the current issues in law enforcement that are likely to be causing some of the mental anguish public service personnel face everyday. You can reach out to Greg and The Overwatch Collective at: https://theoverwatchcollective.com Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #mentalhealth #police #firstresponders Chapter list: 00:00- Preview 01:06- Intro 03:45- How The Overwatch Collective got started 06:14- Exposure in Law Enforcement 08:10- Veteran transition to civilian life 10:45- Being aware of what veterans have seen overseas: EMDR training 14:38- Entering the Law Enforcement career 19:05- Keeping the “image” 28:00- It starts with the Family 33:55- New police and firefighters spending money too fast 41:55-All you have is that “badge”?? 45:35- Is it lack of resources or lack of “taking the first step”? 51:22- Building Trust in an organization 56:50- End of Watch (movie) 58:25- It just takes “one” person 1:00:00- what makes “The Overwatch Collective” so impactful 1:05:35- Dealing with a traumatic call for service 1:08:00-Seeking therapy 1:14:50- What is your form of therapy? 1:18:50- Relationships as a first responder 1:27:40- How mental stress builds up over time 1:29:20- Physical Fitness 1:36:20- How organizations can help their staff 1:39:50- Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jabari Issa, who was a former defensive tackle for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans. Jabari talks about learning football in High School, learning the college game and what it took to get himself ready for the NFL draft. Jabari spends a lot of time dissecting the inner workings of life as an NFL player and why some players just never make it in the league. Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #nfl #proathlete #tombrady  Chapter list: 00:00-Preview 01:00- Intro 03:00-Getting into football in High School 08:00- the “chatter” that goes on in the game11:25- thinking about playing college football 13:28-High School football rivalry 15:31- Playing with Tom Brady 17:55-Learning how to play PAC-10 football with the Washington Huskies 21:08- what it means to “Red Shirt” in college football 22:30-Balancing athletics, academics and a social life in college 26:30-How to adjust when the coach gets fired 30:03- The NFL combine and how NFL teams judge new talent 33:05- Dealing with drama-ridden players on your team (Antonio Brown) 35:56- Interviewing with NFL teams at the combine 37:05- Getting the “call” 40:40- signing an NFL contract 45:25- What it's like playing for an NFL team 49:00- Whose fault is it that we lost the game?? 56:50- Do the fans really have an influence on who plays for the team? 59:35- Managing your money 1:05:48- saving money for the months you don't get paid 1:07:35-Expansion Draft for the Houston Texans 1:09:21- Free Agency and playing for the CFL and NFL Europe 1:12:40-Jabari was the reason why Arizona built a new stadium for the Cardinals 1:14:00-Health and CTE in the NFL 1:22:50- Deciding to retire from the NFL 1:25:50-Former players falling into depression 1:30:50- Letting kids play contact football 1:33:45- Playing with Pat Tillman 1:35:22- How social media has changed how we view each other 1:37:41- What this society needs 1:42:15-Final thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Allison Tibbs. Allison is a wellness coach/personal trainer with clients in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Allison gets real about her experience in college, working in New York for a major media company and how the path that she was "supposed" to take actually did not bring her joy. Allison also talks about the transition she made from corporate career, to training others to become the best version of themselves. For today's career woman who struggles with balancing work and career, you will enjoy this episode. You can reach out to Allison on her Instagram: https://instagram.com/allisontibbs Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #fitness #inspiration #careerwoman Chapter list:00:00- Preview 01:00- Intro 01:55- Allison's beginning: what most people don't know 04:00- Working in the media in New York and the financial crisis07:45-Black women expectations in America 11:25- Is the money and the “lifestyle” worth it for women??19:35- Why we age longer than our parents20:42- Having Kids n todays world 23:13- Why San Francisco?? 31:00-The life I'm “supposed” to live… 33:00- Why young women can “self-sabotage” relationships 36:49- The REAL New York 38:20- People who love their high-profile life 42:22- I'm doing Social Media wrong! 46:25- I hate working out! 49:45-Choosing fitness as a career over Tech52:16- Working at Equinox 58:03- Building relationships with clients 1:05:00- Becoming a wellness coach from scratch 1:10:50- How the lockdown made people ask “am I happy?” 1:17:30- Difference in training clients in tech vs entertainment 1:20:30- NorCal vs. SoCal clients 1:23:55- A client success story1:31:00- How Allison balances her time1:36:10-Allison's advice to women in corporate America1:41:00-What's important in our 30's1:48:00- What we thought was important in our 20's 1:49:17-What Allison's future looks like 1:54:00- Relationships today and how we view it2:10:03- Connect with Allison

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jin Kim, who is a Bay Area professional dancer, K-pop dance instructor and has been a performer on professional broadway-style shows that have been put on in San Francisco. Jin's experience ranges from being a team dancer for the Golden State Warriors, to his most recent stint as the "sexy Han Solo" in the burlesque parody of Star Wars called "The Empire Strips Back". Hear how Jin had the courage to drop out of college at a major University in order to pursue his passion and the lifestyle choices and sacrifices he has made in order to keep the dream alive! You can reach out to Jin on his Instagram: https://instagram.com/jinkimming Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #dancing #inspiration #performer Chapter Markers 00:00- Preview 01:05- Introduction 04:13- Why Dancing? 07:11- Dropping out of UC Davis 11:35- Shifting the focus from college to dance 17:15- Dancing industry in LA vs the rest of the country 21:30- Overcoming rejection in the industry 26:40- The career shift to teaching, then tech 28:40- Working for Tech: Follow the money but hate my job??? 35:40- Re-evaluating life after Tech 37:08- Figuring out which path to take 42:44- Dancing for the Golden state Warriors 46:20- dancing pro and making little to no money 51:48- Why JIn teaches, but hates K-pop! 56:04- The ugly side of the K-pop industry 1:00:15- Life (and food) in Korea 1:06:31- A brief try at a YouTube career 1:10:20- Auditioning for The Empire Strips Back and larger shows 1:14:32- How a show is created and put on 1:20:45- Stripping 1:24:30- Ending the show 1:26:41- What this career means as it evolved 1:30:51- Dating within the industry 1:34:28- When it's time to evolve in your career 1:42:06- Trying out Acting as a career 1:46:06- When the Journey means more than the end goal 1:48:40- Advice for tech employees scared of being laid off 1:55:57- Final Thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Coach Paul Casey, who runs a successful personal training business in Hayward, Ca. Paul talks about the difficult life he had growing up around drugs and violence, hitting rock bottom, and the many times he got sent to prison. Paul also tells you how he was able to get himself out of the cycle he was in, get his education and learn how to start his small business based on his passion of changing lives through fitness! Another example of someone who made the decision that he wanted to regain control of his life! You can reach out to Paul on his Instagram:https://instagram.com/the_coach_paul There you will find the links to his website and information on how he can help you! Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocksInstagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocksTwitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks Chapter list:00:00- Preview01:10-intro02:15-Paul's troubled childhood11:31- Falling into drugs to “fit in”15:38- Paul's first time taking recovery serious19:15- Out of prison, back into the cycle21:25-What men focus on in our 20's23:25- Anger issues in guys when we are young26:32- Back to prison27:30- I would not tell my younger self anything29:50- It's a challenge just to stay alive everyday31:45-Getting education in prison34:10-Becoming an inmate firefighter38:00- From firefighter to San Quentin42:40- How “Fernando” got Paul to finally get his act together48:00- Enforcement vs. providing help to addicts on the street50:28- Reaching out to challenged youth56:55- How young men can get out of a bad environment1:06:16- How Paul was able to start his own personal training business1:25:00-What Paul has learned trying to grow a small business1:28:40- What most clients are looking for in a personal trainer1:35:10- Paul's upcoming business changes1:36:50-learning how to balance a relationship1:40:55- How Paul is raising his boys1:43:45-Final Thoughts

Have you ever wondered how people can become an entrepreneur at a young age and how some of them succeed? On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Simon Katz, who is the founder of multiple Silicon Valley businesses and is part of some of the most exclusive social networks in the world. Hear Simon talk about his early life in the Soviet Union and how that drive carried over to the United States when he came here as a child. Simon spends plenty of time going into detail of how he was able to take control of his life, despite the circumstances he faced, and his personal advice for how you can take control over the income you want to have! Simon is also a YouTuber with over 20k subscribers and utilizes his channel to explain his thoughts on various topics in the financial, real estate and business sectors. You can reach out to Simon on his instagram page: https://instagram.com/simoniknow You can also check out his YouTube page here: https://youtube.com/c/SimonKatzShow Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksontherocks Chapter markers: 00:00- Intro 04:05-Growing up in the U.S.S.R 10:47-Making money by being “clever” 15:10- Hustling as a kid in San Francisco 16:34- No one taught us about money 19:10- Men's mental health 21:12-Simon's obsession 23:54- YouTube is not for the money 26:00- What you can learn on YouTube 27:17- How to have a healthy relationship 29:53- The thrill of buying cool stuff! 31:42- why this show exists 32:27-the REAL reason why you want to be in the “club” 34:32- AMEX centurion card (black card) 36:12- Networking with the right people 39:07- the daily life of an entrepreneur 42:22- why does Simon work so hard 46:07-why talking to your partner is SO important 48:30- look at the family behind your spouse 50:22- Balancing supporting kids vs spoiling them 51:37- Patrick Bet-David lessons 54:30- the “game” that billionaires play to keep their money 57:16- Why the government spends billions to keep the economy going 58:46- How Simon started his first official business 1:02:32- How much capital (money) do you need to start a business 1:07:37- How to choose the right product to sell 1:09:49- be careful selling on Amazon (read the fine print) 1:13:17- be careful with inventory-based business 1:15:02-Finding the right people for your business 1:18:32-Simons hardest days as a business owner 1:20:04- The new norm with employee loyalty 1:23:42- the “clock in, click out” mentality 1:25:32- money does not make you happy 1:28:24-let's talk about capital needed to start a business 1:31:42- Why Simon dabbles in real estate 1:35:07- The game of buying a home in the Bay Area 1:41:09- How badly do you want the money? 1:42:42-How to buy a home as an “average person” in the Bay Area 1:48:04- What happened to the “old idea” of buying a home? 1:52:22- What Simon has up his sleeve 1:58:00- Have a business or kids? 2:02:00-Final thoughts

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Kris and Kelsey, who are the founders of K+K Training in San Francisco. Kris and Kelsey are the iconic couple that shares the same passion for fitness and coaching their clients to get in the best shape of their lives. Their journey has not been easy, but Kris and Kelsey are changing lives all over San Francisco and beyond. You can reach out to them on their website: https://kktstrong.com You can also reach out to them on instagram: https://instagram.com/kris.kelsey.training_  Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksontherocks Chapter List: 00:00- Intro 02:45- How Kris and Kelsey met 05:15- Working at different Gyms 07:19- Gym culture 09:00- Why be a personal trainer? 11:10- Car crash that changed Kris's life 13:40- “Dopesick” 20:35- From rock bottom to changing lives 23:20- Old school workout habits 24:50- Pressure on women in the gym 29:20- Real and Fake mainstream workout programs 33:34- Expectations with a new client 35:25- the biggest EXCUSE 36:55- How Stress affects on the body 40:30- Women afraid of “getting big” 41:30- Is felling good enough?? 45:50- the Holistic approach to fitness 46:50- Premium (equinox) gyms better? 49:10- What are your fitness goals?? 50:20- Do we focus on a specific gender?? 53:10- women afraid of getting “big” 57:45- you body type is perfect! 1:01:00- This is a lifestyle! 1:02:40- Their BEST client success story 1:10:00- motivating men vs women 1:15:00- STOP looking at the scale!! 1:21:20- HEAL (Amazon prime) 1:24:25- Balancing fitness with cost of living in Silicon Valley 1:27:35- Where Kris and Kelsey train their clients 1:30:50-How Kris and Kelsey do virtual sessions 1:34:20- Are fitness classes all good? 1:38:48- Recovery 1:44:50- Contacting Kris and Kelsey 1:48:20- Peloton: At least it got you moving! 1:54:50- How Kris and Kelsey balance work with being good partners for each other

In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Steven Pifer. Pifer is a fellow at Stanford University and is an expert on Ukrainian-Russo relations. He was one of the people who negotiated with the Ukrainian government about the terms in which the United States would intervene in the event that Russia invaded the country.Steven had a chance to speak in a different level of detail that he otherwise usually speaks during his many interviews on CNN, Fox and Nbc news networks.You can reach out to Steven via email if you would like to pick his brain on some of the more pressing issues involving Ukraine. Spifer@stanford.edu.You can also watch the full video of this episode on YouTube here:https://linktw.in/FpYkS9Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to my youtube as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksontherocks

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Scott Campbell, who is an internationally traveled Disc Jockey (DJ). Scott has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Kaskade.Scott provides great insight into the world of a DJ, from small parties to large Ibiza-style environments. Scott also provides great advice to newer DJ's who are anxious to get into the game! You can also watch the full video of this episode on YouTube here:https://linktw.in/mnwTygYou can reach out to Scott on his Instagram with any questions you may have about becoming a successful DJ: https://instagram.com/djcams Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to my youtube as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksontherocks

In this episode, I sit down with John Steven Morgan, who is a freelance pianist that specializes in playing his upright piano at various public locations in San Francisco and Oakland. John talks about starting his adult life at UC Berkeley pursing a civil engineering and later a chemical engineering degree before leaving that path to pursue his passion. Hear how John deals with the pressures of society, the value of money to him and how he works to create in-depth classical music pieces that he wants to share with the world.You can watch the full conversation on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/LtNhjLSTOIc You can reach out to John on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/johnstevenmorganpianist Please check out his website to see samples of his latest music: https://johnstevenmorgan.com Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks  For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com

In this episode, I sit down with Christeen Rico, who is the C.E.O. of her own company- Dream Bigger Ventures. In this episode, Christeen tells her story of attending NY University, pursuing the status quo of NY City life and how she transitioned back to Silicon Valley to work for Big Tech. Christeen also shares why she left Big Tech to start her own company and how she was motivated to bring more opportunities for entrepreneurship back to her home country of the Phillippines. You can watch the full conversation on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/nmNPCwipwXI You can reach out to Christeen on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/christeen.rico  Please check out her website: https://dreambiggerph.com  Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks  For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com

In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Amanda Renteria, who is currently the C.E.O. of Code for America (a non-profit tech company designed to help government agencies). As as Stanford and Harvard graduate, she was the first Latina Chief of Staff in the history of the US Senate and is married with two children.In this conversation, Amanda focuses her story and her experiences to speak directly to Millennial Women as to how they can achieve all that they desire in the way that she did and what to expect if you try and follow your career while being a mother. You can reach out to Amanda on Instagram and Twitter at: https://instagram.com/amandapublicservice https://twitter.com/AmandaRenteria This episode is also available in its entirety on YouTube:https://youtu.be/rCGCXv0NDDQIn this episodes bonus content, Amanda reflects on the night of November 8th 2016 on stage with Hillary Clinton when the results came in that Trump had won the US Presidency. You will hear her honest reflection of the events of that night and the realizations that came with it. We also spend time talking about Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter and the implications of it. Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. Click the link below to access this bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to my YouTube Channel as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksontherocks

In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Stephen Zunes, who is a professor of International Politics at the University of San Francisco. Topics that we discuss include the current war in Ukraine between Ukraine and Russia, the real motivations behind NATO and how NATO had re-established itself in the region and how the little-known annexation of Western Sahara by the country of Morocco had set the standard for how Russia is treating Ukraine. We also discuss the Israel/Palestine issues as they stand today and how both Israel and China are looking at what is happening in Ukraine to dictate how they proceed with their own agendas back home.You can reach out to Stephen and read his articles on his website at:https://stephenzunes.comWhile we did not record any bonus footage for this episode, there are still hours of bonus footage available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at:https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocksYou can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.To access my youtube channel, simply search for "Real Talks on the Rocks" episode 19, or you can visit my website at https://realtalksontherocks.comThere you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

Joel Engardio studied journalism at Michigan State University and also has his masters degree from Harvard's school of government. Joel has written for the Boston Globe, NY Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Christian Science Monitoring. Joel also spent time working for the ACLU and was the first "story finder" for the organization. He recently took the dive into politics in San Francisco and calls himself a forward-thinking pragmatic democrat. While he lost the most recent election for supervisor of district 7 (despite having the most first-place votes), he continues to be a voice against the far-left progressive majority that dominates the city government of San Francisco.We spent nearly 2 hours talking about many different issues in San Francisco and had our fair share of constructive criticism to give. For this episode's bonus content, we spent time discussing Joel's background in Journalism and what his interpretation of the mainstream media (CNN, FoxNews, NY Times) is. I was very surprised by his experiences in media and what he believes the future of the entity is. This 20+ minutes of bonus footage is available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at:https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocksYou can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.To access my youtube channel, simply search for "Real Talks on the Rocks" episode 19, or you can visit my website at https://realtalksontherocks.comThere you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.As always, I thank you in advance for "liking the video " on YouTube (as it helps the outreach of the channel) and subscribing to my channel (to be notified whenever I release a new video). 

Vali Hashemian is an Iranian-born real estate agent with over 30 years of selling homes in Silicon Valley. In this episode, Vali talks about growing up in Iran and fleeing the country prior to the Iranian Revolution of 1978. He talks about his recent experience in Iran, where his US passport was confiscated and how he was able to get out of the country. Vali also humanizes everyday life in Iran today.Vali also spends time talking about his experience selling homes in Silicon Valley and what you can do to improve your chances of purchasing your first home in this ever-changing housing climate.Vali and myself also recorded additional footage where he shares his secrets of preparing to buy a home and how to set your expectations, especially in a high-priced area. This bonus footage is available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at:https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocksYou can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.To access my youtube channel, simply search for "Real Talks on the Rocks" episode 18, or you can visit my website at https://realtalksontherocks.comThere you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

Zuberi Issa is a civil rights survivor from McComb Mississippi who is also a proud advocate for positive change in underprivileged communities. In this episode, Zuberi talks about life growing up under Jim Crow segregation in Mississippi, how african-american athletes voice their concerns for equality, and how his life choices allowed him to become the best version of himself, which includes owning a multi-million dollar home.Zuberi and myself also recorder an additional 20+ minutes of footage where he shares his secrets of his 52-year marriage. This bonus footage is available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocksYou can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.To access my youtube channel, simply search for "real Talks on the Rocks" episode 17, or you can visit my website at https://realtalksontherocks.comThere you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Joseph G. Ilustrisimo, who is a personal trainer that focuses on the entire spectrum of wellness (from mindset to movement to medicine). Joseph spends time talking about his experience on an Australian game show, how he motivates his clients to achieve their health goals and his motivation to raise money for the typhoon disaster that recently occurred in the Phillippines. You can find him training at DIAKADI San FranciscoWe recorded 30 + minutes of additional content from this episode that is available exclusively on Patreon to all of my loyal supporters and listeners! In this week's bonus content, Joseph gives specifics on how you can achieve your personal fitness goals, among other topics. Click on the link below to be taken to my Patreon Page and help support the future of this show. https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks To donate to the Typhoon Odette relief fund, please find the Go fund Me link for Joseph's fundraiser, which is valid until the beginning of February of 2022. https://gofundme/622c21ad You can also reach out to Joseph on Instagram @_joseph.gabriel_Please check out my website: realtalksontherocks.com for links to all of the different ways to view my show. You can also follow me on: Facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: @realtalksontherocks Twitter: @realtalksrocks

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Sebaztian Pardo, who is a content creator supporter for Twitch and who specializes in helping creators find the tools they need to become successful on Twitch. Sebaztian also spends time talking about his native Peru, playing Final Fantasy 14 and Chrono Trigger and the future of Twitch in the metaverse.I have 30 + minutes of additional content from this episode that is available exclusively on Patreon to all of my loyal supporters and listeners! Click on the link below to be taken to my Patreon Page and help support the future of this show. In this weeks bonus content, we talk about several more topics, including a deeper understanding of how to make money on Twitch as a creator and Sebaztian's passion for dance. Patreon.com/realtalksontherocks You can watch the full video-version of this episode onYoutube. https://youtu.be/xtoi35MWwNY Please check out my website: realtalksontherocks.com for links to all of the different ways to view my show. You can also follow me on: Facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Instagram: @realtalksontherocks Twitter: @realtalksrocks

In episode 14 of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Andrew Mew, who is a San Francisco-based stuntman and martial arts expert that has worked on films such as Shang-Chi, Matrix Resurrections and Transformers. This ended up being an upbeat and exciting conversation and I was excited to learn about the work it takes to perform the crazy stunts we can take for granted in major motion pictures. This is definitely an episode you do not want to miss out on! In addition to this, I ended up recording about 40 minutes of bonus content that I will release exclusively to my Patreon supporters on my new Patreon Page! Click on the link below to be taken to my Patreon Page and help support the future of this show. As a thank you for your support, you will be given access to all of the bonus material that I film for each of my guest speakers. Patreon.com/realtalksontherocks Please check out my website: realtalksontherocks.com for links to many different ways to view my show. You can also follow me on Facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Or on Instagram: instagram.com/realtalksontherocks of @realtalksontherocks.You can make a donation to the show at ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Tom Wolf. A native San Franciscan who was recently featured in the best-selling book San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger. Tom goes deeper into his story of how and why he ended up homeless on the streets of San Francisco, how he got out of that lifestyle, and what conversations need to be had by both politicians and by members of the San Francisco public. Only together can we solve the problems that plague San Francisco streets. You might find that the problems facing San Francisco are not the same as they are in other parts of the country or the world. You can reach out to Tom through his website: www.tomwolf.org You can also follow him on twitter @Twolfrecovery You can watch the full video on my youtube channel: Real Talks on the Rocks episode #13 If you enjoy the content and direction of this show, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram.com/realtalksontherocks facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Please help me by supporting the channel at ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks Your small donation goes a long way in ensuring that I can continue to provide an environment for my future guests who take time out of their day to share their knowledge and experiences with the rest of the world!

In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Mike Roth, a suitability and fiduciary risk officer with First Republic Bank. In this episode, Mike discusses his take on cryptocurrency, the skyrocketing housing market and the reality of what America really sells on the international market. You can reach out to mike @michael.ce.roth2@gmail.com You can watch the full episode on my YouTube channel (Real Talks on the Rocks).If you enjoy the content and direction of this show, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram.com/realtalksontherocks facebook.com/realtalksontherocks I am very interested in your opinion of the show and the direction I hope to take it! If you enjoy the content and would like to support me in continuing this journey, you can make a donation to the show for as little as $3 here: ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

In this Episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Alister Lee, a video Game creator (more specifically a creator for SIMS 4) who works for Electronic Arts. Alister talks about his role in creating the game, what some of the challenges in the industry are and how the culture of career video game players is mis-understood by most people. Alister is also a mentor for future video game industry professionals.You can watch the full episode on my YouTube channelYou can reach out to Alister on Instagram @imaginefelix if you are interested in having Alister mentor you to be successful in the development of video games.If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocksYou can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show.  

In episode #10 of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Todd Yates, who is Vice President of Compliance for a major mortgage company. Todd is also an avid sneaker collector and expert on how the game of sneaker collecting is played.  You can reach out to Todd on Instagram @teeyeezy You can watch the full video on YouTube here:If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocksYou can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music:Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Mclaren Supercar professional David Holly. David and I discuss, among other things, the details of owning a Mclaren, the demographics and interest of Mclaren owners as well as the work of art the is created by the Mclaren company!. We also tackle other issues such as climate change, the draw of the the city of Paris and just how important respect is to becoming a successful individual! You can find David on Facebook @David Holly or you can find him at the Mclaren of San Francisco (based in Palo Alto, Ca) You can watch the full video on YouTube here: If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocksYou can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music:Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Paul Xayarath (ZAH-YAH-RATH). Paul is a survivor of hairy-cell leukemia and goes into depth on what caused him to get tested for this disease, how the treatment impacted his life and the importance of a support network in his recovery. Paul also takes time to discuss his relationship with his father and how hip-hop dancing has given him purpose. You can find Paul on Instagram @brightlikeneonlightsIf you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocksYou can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music:Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

Chris Scarver is a professional dancer, music producer and music composer who specializes in creating dance productions based around the music that he himself creates. Chris is positioned to become a pioneer in blending contemporary ballet dancing with his style of music. You can find Chris on Instagram @scarvvvWhen his website goes live, you can find a link to that on his instagram.If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocksYou can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music:Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

The daughter of immigrants who came to this country at a tumultuous time, Sam Vilaysak is a business owner, a wife and a mother of one. In this episode, Sam discusses the challenges she faced growing up to parents who spent nearly every hour of every day working in a donut shop that was purchased from the Donut King himself, Ted Ngoy. Sam discusses the work ethic she developed from her parents, how that work ethic carried over into her own dream of owning a business, and how she works to find the balance between career and motherhood. Sam also discusses the difficulties of keeping a business open during the pandemic of 2020 and how she was able to find other sources of income to keep her business afloat.You can reach out to Sam at her salon's instagram page @saloncraftlosaltosYou can follow my channel on instagram and Facebook @realtalksontherocksIf you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocksYou can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music:Magnolia- from YouTube Studio