Setting Stages

Mike Mendoza is a DJ and graphic designer who loves bringing people together through food and music. DJ Mike Rawk's collaborative spirit brought him to partner with local restaurants in Long Beach, CA to provide food to front line medical personnel during the Coronavirus pandemic. He talks to us about how this idea became a movement they call #EssentialSaturdays. He's also a host on the podcast Street Eats and Dope Beats. Connect with My Guest: IG - @djmikerawk Twitch - DJ Mike Rawk Podcast - Street Eats and Dope Beats Connect with Me: IG - @_eddiemac and @settingstages Twitter - @eddiemacaranas Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Melinda Guerrero talks about practicing Social Distancing and going stir crazy.  She's an outdoors enthusiast, so I don't blame her for feeling frustrated while in self isolation.  Maybe you're feeling some anxiety - or boredom - too, so Melinda will share how she's kept herself engaged during the first 8 days of Social Distancing. Connect with My Guest Instagram - @wheresmelindanow Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

The COVID-19 aka Corona Virus pandemic has the world in quarantine and many of us in city-wide lock downs. Milad Sadegi is a photographer who shares his insight on managing a business, tending to clients, and caring for people during this time of uncertainty. Connect with My Guest: Milad Sadegi IG - @bornpacific Web - www.bornpacific.com Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Meet my close friend, Jeff. Listen to the story of how he lived through fast times, hard lessons, and ultimately triumphed over tragedy. Jeff shares his very personal story of overcoming drug abuse. If you, or anyone you know, are in search of options to prevent or avoid harm to yourself or others, please visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for resources. https://www.samhsa.gov --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

This episode is based on a blog post I published back in 2012 about a kid named Larry and his little brother. You'll find a correlation between their relationship and the relationship you have with failure and shortcomings. Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

This is the story of how my wife and I met. Gi and I had a very fast-moving relationship, and today you’ll learn just how unorthodox our life together came to what we know it to be. We open up quite a bit, so you’ll get a taste of our dynamic as a couple and as parents. We share the challenges of being - for several years - the first among our friends to become parents, and we also answer questions that some listeners asked through social media! Gi and I had a blast with this recording, and we think you could gain a little peace of mind knowing that we are probably more screwed up than you and yours. Bonus points if you can count how any times we reference alcohol throughout the episode. Enjoy! Connect with My Guest: Angelica Macaranas - @gigimac07 Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little - @iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

I recorded an impromptu podcast. Much like many of you, I’m currently struggling to unravel my thoughts and emotions from the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant - father, husband, friend, and NBA legend. The only way I really know how to express emotions these days, is through spoken word. After two-and-half long days of marinating on everything that surrounds me, hesitating on sharing some sentiment around what so many of us are experiencing, I’ve decided to share with you a 24-minute word vomit of how I’ve been dealing with this, and perhaps you can confide in my words and find that you can relate. Ultimately I want this to help you as much as it’s somehow helped me, even just a little. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

There are three common questions I'm asked when it comes to podcasting. I'll share with you how I address those questions based on what I've learned in the last two years of hosting a podcast. Learn the simple way of kick-starting your own podcast journey. I'll convince you that you don't need fancy equipment. And finally, I'll teach you a strategy on how to prepare interview questions for guests, and also why you shouldn't. Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac https://www.instagram.com/_eddiemac https://www.instagram.com/settingstages https://www.twitter.com/EddieMacaranas https://www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumentals by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Meet the Suess Family! They took a year off of their life in California and decided to take the kids with them around the world for one year. Enjoy their story as they share their adventures abroad, the inspiration behind the year-long experience, some tips they learned along the way, and so much more. Connect with My Guest: IG - @suessfamily Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

I'm BACK! To kick-start this second season, I've asked my friend, Ramon Gonzalez, to host the first episode as he interviews ME as the guest. It's been months since the last season of the show, and I'm excited to share with you what I've been up to, what I've learned about myself, some of my ups and definitely some downs. I've got so much to share from my absence that I couldn't possibly cover it all in one sitting. Enjoy this hour-long conversation of catching up, and look forward to learning more as I continue sharing with you in the next few months. Let's Go! Connect with Ramon: IG - @spottyfishing Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Setting Stages is coming back for Season TWO. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I will be the first guest scheduled for Episode 1 and I'm choosing an audience member to HOST Setting Stages! This little micro-episode announces said host. Let's get to work... and let's GO! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Steffy Abayan is a female vocalist from San Diego. She'll definitely dive into her journey in music, but what I learned from Steffy is that she's a great example of being "patient with the process." She stands by perfection as she works on her album (to be released this Summer 2019). Learn Steffy's method of songwriting, her take on the benefits of being an independent musician, and how she overcomes some challenges as a recording artist. Connect with Steffy: IG - @steffyabayanmusic Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Setting Stages podcast has reached its 25th episode and I wanted to celebrate by revisiting a handful of my favorite moments from the show. You'll learn about triumphs that emerged from tragedies, decision-making strategies of a CEO, the meaning of happiness as described by a 12-year-old, and how to act on gut intuition versus self-doubt and excuses. Thanks for listening in for the past two years! Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

It's been known that successful people start their day very early in the morning - as early as 4AM. This habit isn't for everyone, and today's episode will explain who should embrace the practice, and why some people shouldn't even try waking up that early. Starting your day in the early hours enables you to play on offense and prepare your mind to respond to challenges with alertness and composure. You're less reactive to unexpected demands, overwhelming inboxes, and making irrational decisions. This episode features my friend and former co-worker, Ramon Gonzalez, who made the decision to join the successful elite by starting his day at 4:00 AM. He'll explain his step-by-step process of training his body to wake up before the sunrise, and explains the purpose behind this activity. If you're wondering where all his energy comes from, it starts with punching the day in the mouth at 4:00 AM. Connect with Ramon: Fitness Journey IG - @rg_fitness27 Fishing IG - @spottyfishing Interact with Me: Personal Blog IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Taking a break from Social Media is healthy (or so I've read). In this episode I'll explain why I'm taking a hiatus, the benefits of putting down my phone, what I've learned in the process, and what I plan to do with my learning. Communication is a huge part of our connection as humans. How has Social Media impacted this connection? Does Instagram help or hurt our relationships? Listen in on my take as this social butterfly goes back to his cocoon to figure things out. Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Kevin and Dea Nguyen do what they love and love what they do. This formula, as cliche as it sounds, is exactly how they live, and they'll explain what it takes and how they do it. They are professional dancers who travel the world as teachers and document their journeys on their YouTube channel. No matter what passion project or dream job you might be chasing, Kevin and Dea's story is sure to inspire some transferable, actionable ideas into your plan on how to pursue living the life you desire. They'll cover the power of networking, managing work-life balance, and they speak sincerely about sacrifices and why they're worth it, if you're serious about your dream. Enjoy! Connect with My Guests: Kevin Nguyen IG - @kevywinz Dea Nguyen IG - @deasevilla Dance/Travel IG - @kevinanddeatravels Web - www.kevinanddea.com Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Have you ever learned a new lesson or been reminded of a virtue when some subtle moment happens? It's difficult to explain, but one example might be the way a child's honesty and innocence can teach you a thing about humility, or about curiosity and excitement. This Back Stage installment recaptures a quick story that dates back to 2012 while I was dropping my son off at school on pajama day. Enjoy! Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

We all experience fear, and many of us want to explore and reach our potential. Learn how to harness the power and truth about your past and change your limiting beliefs. I'm joined by Joni Rayos Samilin, a personal development and business coach who combines her personal experience and professional expertise to serve others. Joni will explain how and why she left her well-paying consulting firm to start her own business. She'll talk  through a method called LEAP to help you progress past your... past! Redefine your story and redirect your actions to improve yourself. Connect with My Guest: IG - @jonirayos Web - www.themindsetgroup.com Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

I share the morning activities that kick-start my day. If you're looking for consistency in your day, or are struggling to find time for yourself, this morning routine will help direct your day, make you feel more at peace, and bring balance to other areas of your life. I break down 5 Morning Activities that you can incorporate into you day, and what's exciting about it is that they can all be done in 45 minutes or less! Let's go! Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Marketing your brand or business is a huge task, which is why I brought Chris Morrison onto the show. You'll learn some practical tips on how to gain relevant exposure for your business through social media and other marketing strategies. Chris is experienced in business to business and business to consumer sales and marketing, and he'll use his expertise to also answer questions from our following on social platforms. Connect with My Guest: IG - @chrism6056 and @morrison.marketing Web - www.morrisonmarketing.solutions Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas Intro and Outro by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

This SUPER fun Back Stage with Eddie Mac was the result of the Questions feature on Instagram. I encouraged my followers to ask me any question and I offered to answer them on today's episode! Followers wanted insight on love language, motivation for the podcast, positive attitude, and recognition at work. Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Meet Zander Beetge, a man who has endured a multitude of unique experiences throughout his life. Some of his challenges ranged from bullying in school, moving twenty-eight times by age 12, and growing up in a racially hostile community. All of this exposure has led Zander to create a strong sense of how to handle change. Connect with My Guest: IG - @zandrover Email - zander@projectconservation.org Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas Subscribe - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro and Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

I'll cover how I became a speaker, despite me not doing well in English for a large sum of years. This installment of Back Stage with Eddie Mac is about discovering your calling and taking action! Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas Subscribe - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Jason and Thea Encabo are a husband-wife travel duo who created "Journey with Jasea" - a blog and Instagram page dedicated to documenting their global experiences. They also own and operate an online store called Beyond the Gift Shop. They'll cover an array of topics ranging form social media community growth, authenticity as a strategy, parenthood, and the value of time vs. money. Connect with My Guest: IG - @journeywithjasea and @beyondthegiftshop Web - www.journeywithjasea.com Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas Intro and Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Last year someone asked me, "How Can I Become Less Judgmental?" This is a BackStage episode that touches on self-awareness, empathy, and compassion. Interact with me: IG - @_eddiemac Resrouces: Zen Habits blog - zenhabits.net Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Against her parents' will and expectations, Vee dropped her Computer Engineering major to pursue an education and profession in Art. Vee shares the struggles and sacrifice that came with her bold decision, how she went all in on her dreams, and the importance of following your heart. Connect with Vee: IG - @littlehoneyvee Web - www.littlehoneyvee.info Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Intro and Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

This is one emotional monologue - in a very good way! Back Stage is intended to give you an intimate look at my personal experiences, and this is as vulnerable as it gets. Listen to the story of how I encountered the most valuable lesson I learned last year. *If you like this episode or find value in the show, please rate this 5 STARS on Apple Podcasts! Your support would be greatly appreciated! Interact with me: IG - @_eddiemac Related Setting Stages Episode: The Truth About Lying to Yourself Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Garry Ridge is the CEO of WD40 Company and creator of The Learning Moment leadership program. Garry shares his childhood, early jobs, and transitions as a leader of a global organization. Through his experiences Garry learned (and continues to learn) that a sense of purpose ignites passion in life and in work, and this is a philosophy that all of WD40's Tribe Members embrace. How can you apply Garry's lessons in your life? Connect with Garry RIdge: WEB - wd40company.com LinkedIn - Garry Ridge Twitter - @LearningMoment Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Intro and Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Welcome to the first installment of BackStage with Eddie Mac! This is a spinoff of my original podcast show "Setting Stages with Eddie Mac" where I'll share my personal insight and experiences as an intimate look at how a regular guy (me) tries irregular things to overcome challenges and improve quality of life. I don't have sh*t figured out; I'm just trying to figure it out and share my process along the way! This first installment of BackStage with Eddie Mac I'll share my tips on how to run one mile a day for 30 days (and hopefully longer)! As of this episode's premier, I'll have ran one mile minimum for 33 straight days. This is a challenge that gained popularity a few years back by the likes of health bloggers, celebrities, vloggers, and even Mark Zuckerberg. Some of these individuals ran a mile for 365 days straight! I'll explain my experience so far, and the lessons I've learned in the process. Enjoy! Interact with me: IG - @_eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Aldryn Estacio (@aldryn) is a drone artist who broadcasts his passion for photography and tech on YouTube. In about a year-and-a-half, Aldryn has shared his unique user experience in gadgets to create a reputation as resource on the web, growing his following to 70k subscribers. Aldryn shares his insight on how hard work, purpose, and honesty are key drivers to his ongoing success in his craft and continued growth on YouTube. Connect with Aldryn Estacio: IG - @aldryn YouTube - flytpath Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

RJ Vergara (@rjv_collectives) started sketching as a hobby in his childhood. He even got in trouble for graffiti in his early years, but one thing he knew for sure was that he was damn good at drawing. Fast forward to current day, and RJ is now a published illustrator for a children’s book whose art can also be found on album and record covers for hip-hop artists, and on multiple occasions his work has even been recognized by top-tier celebrities. RJ (@rjv_collectives) talks about the complicated art of earning a paycheck for his passion. He’ll also share how he manages working a full-time day job and raising a family while side-hustling his profession in art - sound like you? Whether you’re an artist or not, RJ’s perspective in this episode is sure to hit home with anyone pursuing ambitious goals. Connect with RJ Vergara: IG - www.instagram.com/rjv_collectives Interact with Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Marlina Moreno continues her quest to use her media skills to promote conservation efforts around the world. In this second installment to Episode 15, she explains the mission of Project Conservation, her expectations for the organization’s future, and gives you an in-depth look at the kind of conservation efforts she produces content for. You'll get to meet Marlina's husband and content creation partner, Zander. The two will take you back to their 7-month, 7-country road trip in Africa. It's gonna be a fun (and emotional at times) conclusion to the two part series featuring Marlina Moreno. Connect with Marlina and Zander: IG Marlina - www.instagram.com/marlinamoreno IG Zander - www.instagram.com/zandrover Blog - www.margonewild.com Interact with Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Marlina Moreno is a former NFL Cheerleader who danced at night clubs to earn money for worldwide wildlife conservation. She's also self-taught in videography, photography, and media production. She's been featured in Sports Illustrated, Nat Geo Wild, and Forbes. Oh, and she grew up on a farm! If you've ever wondered, "What should I do with my life?" Do what Marlina did... try everything! Listen to Marlina's story of triumphs and errors and everything in between. She recounts her experience in the NFL, gives advice on what it takes to travel as she does, and explains how she became a passionate wildlife conservationist. Connect with Marlina: IG - www.instagram.com/marlinamoreno Blog - www.margonewild.com Interact with Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Episode Image by: www.instagram.com/zandrover Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Melinda Guerrero is a National Park Ranger who spent her whole life enjoying the outdoors. She's traveled many corners of the earth, worked jobs to save enough to leave for her next destination, and offers a colorful way of sharing her stories. In our discussion Melinda shares how her past influenced her enthusiasm for adventure, recalls a time she prepared to defend herself during a solo trip, and offers extremely valuable travel advice for those of you looking for similar experiences abroad. Connect with My Guest: Melinda Guerrero - www.instagram.com/wheresmelindanow Connect with Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Alastaire Vicente and Ceci Angelica are hosts of their own podcast. The two come from very different upbringings, yet they share in common a life-threatening experience; both of them have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Through this intense injury, combined with other experiences, Alastaire and Ceci have made a tremendous and positive turn-around. Links: Alastaire Vicente - www.instagram.com/e1337hax0r Ceci Angelica - www.instagram.com/c.angelanova Intro/Outro Music by: Ryan Little - "Dawn" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Dante is our 12-year-old son and our oldest of two kids. Dante talks about his love for numbers and video games, and shares his experiences in exploring the outdoors and traveling abroad. What's really cool about this talk is that Dante's at an age where he's molding his own opinions, insights, and perspectives and I had a few proud dad moments that I think you grown-up listeners would appreciate in our discussion. Have fun, and thanks for listening! Connect with Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music: Ryan Little - www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Nomis is a hip hop artist whose music in 2017 reached 53 countries, 19k fans, and 3k hours of listens on Spotify and continues to grow. He'll reminisce about his past experiences recording music on an answering machine (on a what?), the evolution of music streaming and its impact in the artistic process, and revisits some memorable wins and Ls. Nomis Links: Instagram - instagram.com/nomishiphop Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/1pu7JlJwcHBIK3nxGbYCIJ Rhodes to Rome - itunes.apple.com/us/album/rhodes-…-rome/1398905602 Interact: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music: Ryan Little - www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Carlsky Quichocho is the owner and chef of Guahan Grill. He'll dive into his inspiration for pursuing his restaurant dreams, but what he learned through the process is the bread and butter of this episode - no pun intended. Carlsky recalls his childhood influences, how he deals with doubters, and talks about his greatest setback in restaurant ownership. Links: Guahan Grill Website - www.guahangrill.com/ Guahan Grill IG - www.instagram.com/guahangrill/ Carlsky Quichocho IG - www.instagram.com/quich004/ Follow Me: Eddie Mac - www.instagram.com/_eddiemac/ Intro/Outro By: Ryan Little www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Nick Keomahavong is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who studied to become a monk in Thailand. Nick shares his knowledge on how to heal emotional pain by telling ourselves the truth. I open up my own experiences with Nick in this discussion and I hope you gain some perspective through our interaction as things get personal for me in this episode. Links: Nick on Facebook - www.facebook.com/therapywithnick Nick's email - therapywithnick@gmail.com Nick's Online Course: thealchemistschool.thinkific.com/courses/findingyourself Follow Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music By: Ryan Little - www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Donovan Macaranas is an artist, author, football running back, magician, and he's also my eight year-old son. Considering the show has focused mainly on grown-up experiences, it was interesting to listen to insights from a kid’s perspective in this chat. Recess, Dinosaurs, YouTube, and Sports are just a few subjects we touch on. Enjoy! Links: Donovan IG - www.instagram.com/_dondonmac DonovanVlogs YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCvc7__85ikCguI-JjBVVk-A Intro/Outro By: Ryan Little - www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Body builder, massage therapist, and wellness coach Joshua Johnson joins me in a conversation covering a wide variety of topics. He'll share some intimate struggles having dealt with depression and identity crisis, his journey from 150lbs to training as a competitive body builder, and he also talks about his philosophy around goal-setting and avoiding distractions. Josh is currently growing a business that covers three-phases of wellness (spiritual, physical, and nutrition) and he has 8 years of personal experience, errors, and expertise to share. This one's got a lot to cover! Links: Joshua Johnson - www.instagram.com/_joshuaa 3rd Phase - www.3rdphasewellness.com Follow me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

This one's a first! Setting Stages features a rebroadcast of an Instagram Live fireside chat with dance influencers Emmett Agapay, Mikey Mesina, Melissa Adao, and Anna Sarao. We take a trip down memory lane in dance while sharing our thoughts on how past experiences have impacted our relationship with the So-Cal dance culture. This group of leaders bring some FIRE with their insight on the evolving dance community. From the competitions, to the dance teams, to YouTube and social media, this episode is sure to create a continuing dialogue among community members! Podcast Collaborators: BOBA TALK with ANNA SARAO https://soundcloud.com/nnaarao www.instagram.com/annasara0 MELSHAKE with MELISSA ADAO https://soundcloud.com/melissaadao www.instagram.com/melissaadao Follow me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by: www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

FIRE in this episode of Setting Stages! I'm seated with Gabriel Medina, the creator and designer of Emanon Clothing. Gabe shares an honest wisdom around pursuing your passions, his experience during an interview with a major street wear brand, and even answers some questions from social media. Plus we recorded at a brewery! This should be fun. links: www.emanonclothing.com Gabe Medina IG: www.instagram.com/guiltygabe Emanon IG: www.instagram.com/emanon_emn Follow me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music By: www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Recorded in September 2017, this episode is a deep dive into the lives of Keone and Mari Madrid. Best known for their work on So You Think You Can Dance, World of Dance, Choreo Cookies, and Justin Bieber (just to name a few), the married dancing duo share their childhood memories, how they overcome fear and doubt, and speak up about their toughest challenge as a couple. Links: Keone - www.instagram.com/keonemadrid Mari - www.instagram.com/_marimadrid Follow me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

In this episode I'm seated with Jason Arriola and Will Regan, creators of Cardiff Products and inventors of the Travel Headrest. Being the first and only person to make ANYthing means you have no blueprint to learn from - it's all you. Take a listen to these courageous inventors as they dive into their go-forward mentality and the challenges that come with the unknown. Links: Shop Headrests - www.cardiffproducts.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/cardiffproducts Follow me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

(Originally recorded Summer 2017) This is the FIRST episode of Setting Stages with Eddie Mac, and we've got FIRE! My guest is Anna Sarao, best known for her work as CEO of Body Rock Dance Competition and Body Rock Junior. Anna shares her start in the dance community and her journey through success in producing what many call "The Super Bowl of Hip-Hop Dance Competitions." Anna also shares her experiences through betrayal and depression, and how having a bigger purpose led to perseverance. Links: Anna Sarao - www.instagram.com/annasara0 Follow me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message