THE PARABLES

Follow THE PARABLES
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Inspire. Influence. Impact. Host Ejay Cruz sits down with friends and other amazing individuals who share their story and everything leading up to where they are today and their success. In addition to his guest appearances, Ejay also shares his thoughts

Ejay Cruz | @itsejaycruz

Donate to THE PARABLES


    • Oct 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 80 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from THE PARABLES with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from THE PARABLES

    084 Serving Those Who Served w/ Roland Vandenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 74:29


    USMC Veteran and entrepreneur Roland Vandenberg , owner of Romeo Echo Real Estate, shares his story and passion to end veteran suicide with his non-profit, Operation Jump 22.Thank you to our sponsor Podcorn: https://podcorn.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    083 Automation & Systems w/ Nick Fitzgerald

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 45:27


    U.S. Army Veteran turned entrepreneur Nick Fitzgerald went from opening gyms to becoming an e-com genius, running an 8-figure business and working with some of the top influencer brands today. Looking to pay it forward and give back to those looking to reach financial freedom, Nick also has become an industry leader in financial services.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    082 Make Good Moves w/ Marissa Garavito

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 58:38


    Marissa Garavito is the founder of Make Good Moves, a nonprofit that helps raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and the head fitness coach of Self Made Training Facility of West Covina.Thank you to our sponsor: PathWaterSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    081 UNF***YOURSELF w/ JP Pena

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 97:26


    JP Pena is a Marine combat veteran and the #1 Real Estate Advisor in Los Angeles.Thank you to our sponsor: PathWaterSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    080 Mentorship & Focused Learning w/ Sharran Srivatsaa

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 58:51


    Sharran Srivatsaa is the CEO of Kingston Lane, a push-button technology execution platform for real estate. A former Goldman Sachs banker and Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Sharran most recently grew Teles Properties by 10x in 5 years and architected its acquisition by national powerhouse Douglas Elliman. In this episode, we discuss his story, the power of language, what modern day mentorship looks like, and focused learning. Check out Sharran's Business School podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-school/id1511923051Thank you to our sponsor: PathWaterSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    079 The Riverside Rocky w/ Josesito López

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 55:40


    "The Riverside Rocky" professional boxer Josesito López .Thank you to our sponsor: PathWaterSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    078 Internal Dialogue w/ Anthony Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 62:19


    Three time IFBB Pro Olympian Anthony Woods discusses the mindset and internal dialogue behind training, bodybuilding, and attacking your personal goals. Thank you to our sponsor: PathWaterSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    077 Just DIY w/ The Slushgod

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 108:15


    Slushgod takes us back to the origins of how the independent, all-inclusive lifestyle/streetwear brand Slushcult was created, embracing his DIY values. Thank you to our sponsor: PathWaterSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    076 Man Up w/ Bedros Keuilian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 44:09


    On this episode of The Parables, I sit down with best-selling author, speaker and business consultant Bedros Keuilian. As the founder and CEO of one of the nation's fastest growing franchises, Fit Body Boot Camp, and an investor in companies ranging from subscription software platforms, digital ad agencies, and coaching services, Bedros discusses how he had to learn to "Man-Up" to reach success in all areas of his life. Get Bedros' best selling book here.Donate to Shriners Hospitals for Children here.Thank you to our sponsor: PathWaterSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    075 Be Who You Want To Be w/ Chase Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 73:21


    Chase Hero shares his story leading up to where he is today, co-founding the infamous Watchers Eye group. In addition, he shares his insight on social experimenting, success, and the pursuit of happiness. Thank you to our sponsor: PathWaterSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    074 The Path w/ Shadi Bakour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 58:44


    Shadi Bakour, CEO & co-founder of PathWater and Forbes 30 under 30 shares the story behind the water bottle brand that's disrupting the industry with reusable aluminum water bottles and whose mission is to help end single-use plastic pollution.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    073 Hustle & Network w/ Bryan Pham and Maggie Chui

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 54:28


    Founders of Asian Hustle Network, Bryan Pham & Maggie Chui, discuss the story and mission behind the fast growing community.Thank you to our sponsor Podcorn: https://podcorn.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    072 8 Figures A Year w/ Frankie Quiroz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 75:18


    Frankie Quiroz shares his story and the mindset behind building online brands that produce 8 figures a year in sales. In addition, Frankie gives his insight on seeking the life you desire, using money as a tool, capturing a market, generating quality leads, and dropshipping. Support the show

    071 Being Calm & Focused w/ Christopher Duarte

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 92:08


    Pro boxing coach and personal trainer Christopher Duarte shares the mindset behind the sport of boxing and how it relates to life.Thank you to our sponsor Podcorn: https://podcorn.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    069 Bedside Nurse Turned Entrepreneur w/ Georgina Villarreal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 63:40


    Georgina Villarreal is a registered nurse turned entrepreneur. She is the founder of the community She Can Be Both and executive to the nurse start up app Holliblu.Thank you to our sponsor Podcorn: https://podcorn.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    068 Looking For Opportunities & Sourcing w/ Nate Sedgwick

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 62:14


    Nate Sedgwick shares how he started Sourcing Mojo, a service firm that helps business owners and entrepreneurs source suppliers, factories, and products from Asia.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    066 Breaking Barriers w/ Ryan Tillman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 62:24


    Ryan Tillman is a loving family man, police officer, speaker, and the founder of Breaking Barriers United, an organization focused on not only repairing the bond between law enforcement and the public, but on youth and community through impactful workshops and mentoring programs. His work with students, parents, education professionals, community leaders, and law enforcement personnel has become a beacon for positive influence.Support the show

    063 Growing Through Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 2:15


    One of the most beautiful things about being in a relationship is the ability to grow. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    064 Taking Initiative w/ Naomi Marin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 68:17


    Listen during episode 64 as internationally acclaimed beauty educator, Naomi Marin, shares her story of triumph as a modern day entrepreneur. During this discussion, she shares her failures and hardships that helped drive her to start her first unofficial business at 9, to being fired from a corporation and launching her beauty agency and coaching business. This is an episode you won't want to miss!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    061 Keep The Promises You Make

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 4:39


    Keep the promises you make to yourself before you demolish your self trust!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    062 Being of Service To People w/ Jamil Syed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 84:06


    Jamil Syed shares how he overcame adversity & alcoholism and now serves people through his businesses and non profit. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    060 Experience Life WIth Passion ft. Sergio Bruna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 76:48


    Entrepreneur, published author, speaker, and entertainer Sergio Bruna shares how he walked his path and now is on a mission to motivate, inspire, and empower others.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    059 You Need To Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 4:37


    The only person you should be trying to meet is... the ultimate version of you!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    057 Connecting With People ft. Ben "BTEK" Chung

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 62:06


    Kaba Modern, Jabbawockeez, and Kinjaz member / legendary dance choreographer Ben "BTEK" Chung shares how his passion turned into a fulfilling career. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    054 We All Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 7:14


    We all struggle, don't let other people fool you

    049 Put Yourself Out There

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 7:56


    I promise you there are more good people than bad people in this world. To find those good people, you have to take ownership and initiative and put yourself out there to meet them

    042 I Don't Know and That's OK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 7:21


    Friends, family, colleagues, peers, society in general can sometimes put so much pressure on us to know what we want, or what our purpose is, or what our goals are, or how we will get there, and when we should get there. Well, I'm here to tell you that IT'S OK NOT TO KNOW! (to a certain extent). I hope ya'll can relate

    055 Side Hustles & Downstar w/ Frank Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 76:32


    Frank Garcia shares how a car build eventually led him start Downstar, a company that specializes in dress-up hardware and engine bay accessories. In addition, Frank shares his perspective as an entrepreneur, podcast host, and family man. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    053 Dealing with Judgement w/ Marc Anthony Paz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 55:22


    MarcAnthony Paz is a 19 year old entrepreneur who shares his experience of starting businesses at a young age while dealing with the pressures of society.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    040 Progression w/ Andy Audate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 77:38


    Andy Audate is an author, millennial motivational speaker, and serial entrepreneur who shares how he struggled with bullying at a young age to making his first $1 million dollars and the founder of the Progression Conference. Andy's book: No More AverageSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    052 Going All In w/ Truong Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 69:04


    Restaraunteur Truong Kim shares how he went all in on his business ideas and the importance of being happy and fulfilled. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    036 COLLECTIVE THURSDAYS - Stoplights

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 16:32


    We tend to want to reach our destination or goals right away but what we don't realize is the most important part of the journey isn't the destination, but what's taking place during. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    051 Take It & Run With It w/ Jason Tam

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 70:35


    My good friend, entrepreneur Jason Tam shares how he started his career in the fitness industry as a personal trainer at a corporate gym, to now owning his own gym: Self Made Training Facility West Covina here in Southern California. In addition, Jason shares his insight on being a franchise owner, building a team, and leadership.Support the show

    050 Unlock Your True Potential w/ Andy Dane Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 62:18


    Real Estate expert, author, speaker, podcaster, and mentor Andy Dane Carter shares his story and the mentality leading up to his success. In addition, Andy gives his insight on real estate, the process of unlocking your true potential, and how giving & serving people first has played a vital role in his journey. Andy's book: 100 DoorsSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    048 Bridging Fitness & Mental Health w/ Lauren Pon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 67:32


    Lauren Pon is a personal trainer turned entrepreneur and co-founder of Powerwolf Athletics, an organization that empowers it's members to design their own sustainable lifestyle with a mission to bridge mental and physical health. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    047 The King of Covers w/ Jason Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 33:14


    Jason Ellis "The King of Covers" shares how he turned his passion for photography and film into a successful career, w/over 500+ fitness magazine covers, Jason is now directing a new film starring Mark Cuban.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    046 Side Hustle & 365 Driven w/ Tony Whatley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 65:32


    Author, speaker, engineer, and entrepreneur Tony Whatley.Tony's book: https://amzn.to/31wmfSlSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    034 The ReUp with Emmett T. Smith & Brotein Dean

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 107:43


    Just got my hands on another mic, so I had to bring back not one, but two The Parables Hall of Famers: Emmett T. Smith from EP. 001 and Brotein Dean from EP. 019. We got a little out of control, but I promise you there is a lot to take away from our dialogue. Enjoy!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    045 Touching The Dream w/ Edwin Arroyave

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 79:06


    CEO & Founder of Skyline Security Management and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Edwin Arroyave shares his story from Colombian immigrant to now operating one of the fastest growing smart home protection companies in the world. Moreover, Edwin shares the winning mindset needed to manifest your goals. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    044 Sales Domination w/ Joe Semaan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 65:34


    Joe Semaan joins The Parables and shares his insight and expertise on human performance in the sales and business universe. Joe has mentored and spoken to over 300 organizations in over 20 industries including audiences for giants like Microsoft, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Equinox and many other leaders in the financial, technology, professional services, and marketing spaces. By far one of the most informative yet funniest episodes to date. Enjoy! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    043 RESETting w/ Mike Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 63:35


    Mike Gonzalez shares his journey of leaving his 9-5 job, RESETting his life, breaking into the fitness industry, and creating a unique approach to fitness group classes through his company Thrīvsource Fitness. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    030 Catching Up w/ Paul T. Tran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 98:59


    On this episode, I was able to catch up with my good friend Paul T. Tran from EP. 011. We shared a lot of insight and perspective on various topics including fear, confidence, impact, learning from your past, podcasting, serving your community, and more. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    041 Taking Ownership w/ Brodie Kern

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 54:25


    Serial entrepreneur, speaker, and real estate investor Brodie Kern shares how he survived alcohol & drug addiction and how taking ownership has led him to inspire and empower others to overcome their afflictions.Support the show

    039 Recruiting & Opportunities w/ Andrew Cruz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 63:51


    Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Andrew Cruz shares how his discipline mindset was developed and how he shifted from being a Military service member to an entrepreneur.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    038 Adversity & Gratitude w/ Marcus Aurelius Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 63:07


    My good friend TEDx speaker, Keynote speaker, and author Marcus Aurelius Anderson shares his perspective on adversity and gratitude. Marcus' book: https://amzn.to/2mZO1s0Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    037 Skateboarding, Passion & Investing w/ Mikey Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 62:51


    Professional skateboarder turned entrepreneur Mikey Taylor hops on The Parables podcast and shares how he was able to use his income as a pro athlete and invest it into passive-income producing assets. Moreover, Mikey gives us his insight on passion and how he used that to build some successful companies. Support the show

    028 Behind The Vision Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 64:21


    Few months back, I was invited to be on the Behind The Vision Podcast hosted by Dustin Chau. This was my first time being a guest on another podcast and let me just say it was a lot of fun being on the other side of the mic (instead of being the host). In this episode, we discuss The Parables, networking, building self-confidence, and more. If you're curious as to where my mind is at and how I operate moving towards the future, this is the episode to tune in to. Enjoy!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    035 We Are Our Reality & Healthy Eating w/ Billy Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 68:03


    After losing an athletic scholarship opportunity and losing to a lawsuit that destroyed his business, Billy Anderson shares how he was able to re-purpose his drive and passion into what is now his companies Go Fresh & Lean Bites Bakery. Further, Billy also gives his insight on taking ownership, strong work ethic, and his approach to healthy eating.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    033 Sales, Visualizing & the Rhino Mindset w/ Ali Zamany

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 63:44


    Ali Zamany shares his story of how he built the single largest door to door sales force earning the title "D2D King." Deciding to venture off on his own, Ali shares what it took to eventually get his companies American Smart Home and Smart Home PRO to 8 figure revenues. In addition, he gives his personal take on sales, visualizing, and the mindset of the "Rhinopreneur."Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    032 Never Giving Up, Digital Marketing & Social Media w/ Daniel Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 63:15


    Digital/social marketer Daniel Graham shares his story of how he moved from England to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of running his own agency, now known as Mint Marketing Agency. Graham reflects back to how he went from working at MySpace to leading global digital and social strategies with other online digital services for brands including Adidas, Toyota, and Redbull. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theparablespodcast.com)

    Claim THE PARABLES

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel