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The show that explores the common twists people experience in life and dives deeper into the not-so-common ones. With tips on everything from the perfect dish to the perfect squat, and stories from becoming like your parents to growing up without them to managing life being one - come on this journey with us and explore The Twist Life.

Brian Orr


    • May 8, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Never Have I Ever Actress Aitana Rinab Talks Life With DJ Twist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 41:45


    Aitana Rinab is a 24 year old actress, most recently she plays the role of Zoe Maytag in Netflix's #1 show "Never Have I Ever." Aitana takes us on her journey from New York to Spain to Los Angeles and the beginning her acting career. We talk about the challenges of relocating on your own, following your dreams to success, why it's not always smart to try to monetize your best skill and how to build a supporting cast around yourself as the main character of life. IG: @aitana_rinab @neverhaveiever Never Have I Ever on Netflix My role on Netflix's "Never Have I Ever" - 2:17 Acting as a full time career - 3:55 There's a lot of pretty faces in LA - 4:52 Being relatable and not afraid to be myself is what sets me apart - 5:49 What day to day is like for me - 6:45 Going the extra mile to get the role - 10:35 The best Halloween costume I ever made - 14:20 My major TWIST in life! - 17:20 Moving from Spain to LA and trying to break into the acting industry - 21:30 The importance of having confidence in your manager and team - 26:10 Insights on my new show, "Never Have I Ever" - 29:00 The roles I'm cast in and how I prepare - 30:52 My best dance move - 35:41 Questions What is your most recent project you've been working on and can you talk to me about your role? - 2:08 Is acting your main profession? - 3:49 All you need to succeed is a pretty face, right? - 4:50 What do you bring to the table in your industry? - 5:40 What is it like trying to get acting roles in Los Angeles? - 6:40 Can you explain what a self tape is? - 9:00 You mentioned getting a coach for your self tapes - Is going above and beyond something you subscribe to in your career? - 10:28 Can you explain a little bit more about your musical talents? - 12:25 Piano, acting, and sewing?? - 14:02 What was the best Halloween costume that you've ever MADE? - 15:58 Tell me about a major TWIST in your life? - 17:05 Can you walk me through the challenges you've faced and how you mentally overcame them? - 21:20 Can you talk to me about the relationship you have with your manager and the importance of having confidence in your team? - 25:40 Team Ben or team Paxton? - 28:50 How do you shift into the mindset of a much younger role? - 30:45 What is your best dance move? - 35:30

    Suffering A Tragic Loss and How I Reclaimed My Life with Tonia O'Neill

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 49:29


    Tonia is the author of the book 21 DAYS in which she discusses her time in the hospital fighting for her son's life. On this episode, Tonia walks her through her story and the steps she took to find peace after her tragedy. We go on to discuss how fitness became so instrumental in her road to recovery and how she uses her training business to help clients battle through their life's difficulties. We dive a bit deeper into the business itself as well loads of physical and mental health tips, and the operations of leveraging affiliate marketing and social media to grow her business. @tonia_j_oneill https://toniaoneill.com/ TOPICS: 2:03 - The loss of my son 7:29 - Reclaiming my life 9:20 - This struggle and situation is temporary 13:05 - Getting clarity and peace 16:37 - Writing my book and the process I went through 20:10 - How sharing my story helped me 22:30 - Everyone has a different story and reason for not being physically active 23:07 - When it comes to nutrition and diets, "Less is more" 25:20 - How I've set my business up to be online 26:27 - Don't get on the scale, it's a misrepresentation 29:47 - Action steps to becoming physically fit 33:05 - The importance of supplementation to fill in the gaps 34:50 - Using social media as a tool to get new clients 43:50 - RAPID FIRE SEGMENT QUESTIONS: 1:10 - Can you tell us what you are doing now? 1:47 - Talk to us about where you came from and your major TWIST in life? 9:00 - Can you explain how health wise you went from end of the spectrum to the other because of those events? 12:40 - How can someone who has just experienced a terrible loss see the end of the tunnel? 14:15 - Should someone be looking internally or externally for the light at the end of the tunnel? 16:30 - Can you walk me through the thought process of writing your book? 22:15 - Has your grief allowed you to be able to be better suited to train others with their own limiting beliefs? 25:03 - How have you set up and grown your business online? 29:35 - Give me 3 action steps to turn a non active lifestyle into a physically fit lifestyle? 31:45 - Can you talk to me about collaboration with other businesses and the purpose of that relationship? 34:45 - Are you able to get clients through social media? 43:50 - RAPID FIRE SEGMENT!

    Eating Out With Food Allergies And Lemon Everything With Shandee Chernow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 30:16


    With food allergies and intolerances on the rise, and as they become more widely recognized, there is a growing need for restaurants and food service staff to understand their customer's needs, reduce their liabilities and use the technology available to serve up safety with menu innovation. Shandee Chernow is President and founder of CertiStar, a user-friendly technology platform on a mission to protect and improve the safety and dining experience of men, women, and children vulnerable to food allergens. As a food allergy sufferer herself, Shandee quickly noticed a problem in the marketplace that wasn’t being solved well or being addressed properly by the industry. CertiStar offers food industry and food allergy data that has been matched with patent-pending smart technology to help hospitality businesses manage menus, recipes, and inventory. Entrepreneur, Food Allergy Expert, Artist Questions 1:49 - Can you tell me about the company you started called CertiStar? 3:25 - How many restaurants are you currently working with? 3:50 - How did you get started creating a software? 5:50 - How did you make the leap between creating the software and running the business? 8:30 - Tell me how you came up with your branding? 11:30 - Can you tell me a little about allergies and allergic reactions? 13:03 - What kind of signals should someone who has never had an allergic reaction before be looking for? 15:30 - How does CertiStar work to help both restaurants and guests with allergies? 18:18 - Are you seeing that people with food allergies are not going out to eat out of fear? 22:12 - What is the work involved in getting a restaurant set up with the CertiStar software? 22:57 - How much does it cost the restaurant to have and maintain the software? 23:20 - What is your plan to scale your business? 25:00 - How can someone get CertiStar in their favorite restaurant? 25:40 - RAPID FIRE SEGMENT 29:40 - Where can we find you? TOPICS 1:50 - My struggle with food allergies 2:30 - What does CertiStar do? 4:07 - The business of creating your own software 5:07 - Software company operations 6:11 - The hurdles of running your own business 8:40 - Branding a business 12:05 - Information on allergic reactions 13:17 - Signs to look for to know if you are having an allergic reaction 15:35 - How CertiStar works to help guests with food allergies in participating restaurants 22:19 - How do restaurants join CertiStar? 23:00 - Costs of implementation https://certistar.com/ "Everyone deserves to eat great food, but everyone also deserves to be confident in their food safety, including those suffering from food allergies. Eat well and eat safe."

    Millennial Investing, Motocross and Making Your Dreams A Reality with Robert Leonard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 29:16


    Robert was a very successful international motocross racer throughout his childhood. That was taken away by his father after a close friend died in the sport. Robert's attention turned towards a new passion of finance and investing, led by his favorite author Warren Buffet. This new obsession put him on a track for tremendous success in and around the financial education space, which includes hosting two podcasts on the subject and a book on it's way. Social: @robertattip What Robert Talked About: 1:16 Millennial Investing Podcast & Real Estate Investing Podcast 3:00 Racing motocross throughout childhood 5:35 How I discovered the art of investing 9:10 My Real Estate journey 9:30 Purchasing a home in college 12:30 Finding a mentor 13:40 Writing a book 17:35 Developing my podcast and overcoming doubts 21:15 How I manage my time and get it ALL done 22:50 RAPID FIRE SEGMENT Some Questions I Ask: 1:12 Can you tell me about your two podcasts? 2:50 Can you tell me about yourself? 5:30 How did you discover investing and Warren Buffet at such a young age? 9:05 When did you start investing in Real Estate? 9:20 Can you walk us through your first deal? 10:55 What is a specific lesson that you can recall from spending your entire youth in competitive sports? 12:25 How do you find a mentor? 15:00 How do you go about beginning to write a book or start a podcast? 21:00 You do so much in so many different areas, how do you find the time to do it? 22:50 RAPID FIRE SEGMENT

    Building A Business Remotely And The Labor Of Writing A Book With Diana Spalding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 57:23


    Diana is Motherly's Digital Education Editor. She is a midwife, pediatric nurse and founder of Gathered Birth. In this episode Diana discusses the process of becoming an author, how businesses can succeed allowing employees to work from home and how her personal writer's mindset is different from her own as an Editor. Diana also answers audience questions and responds to some clever tweets about parenting. www.mother.ly The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama  4:18 - Making the transition to working remotely 6:58 -Getting started with launching a digital company and finding a mentor to help 10:03 - Writing my first book 21:35 - Your work doesn't have to be hard 31:51 - We have a tub and dining room pooper! 35:16 - My house is clean I promise! (we're not perfect) 39:12 - How to escape the unnecessary stress and we're putting on ourselves 43:13 - Picky eating - a survival skill 46:00 - RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS -  46:28 - The worst thing about parenting 49:45 - Best single piece of advice for soon to be fathers

    How Being Decisive Outside The Ring Led To A Championship Belt with LaVonte Earley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 40:05


    Boxer LaVonte "The World Class Gentleman" Earley in 10-0 in his pro career. In this show, he talks about the importance of making a decision, and sticking to it. He reveals his go-to combo. And what being a World Class Gentleman is all about. We dive into this and way more on The Twist Life Podcast! 3:28 - How I got into boxing 6:31 - Team sports vs. solo sports 9:22 - How to progress from an Amateur to a Professional 10:36 - How to actually succeed in boxing / training 14:02 - Nutrition 20:35 - What is your gift to the world? 27:29 - What is a World Class Gentleman? 32:04 - My go to combo 34:32 - How to fight a group of kids (lol) 37:52 - My message to the world @von_wcg https://www.wcgsociety.com/

    Tips And Tricks For Cooking At Home with Chef Jackie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 17:48


    Chef Jackie returns for a bonus episode to answer audience questions from her recent episode. This bonus show is filled with a TON of great advice and helpful tips for all skill levels. Jackie also gives some bonus business tips for service industry workers for when everything returns to normal. @lilchefjackie @finessecateringlv 1:25 - New to Cooking at Home? 1:58 - Best produce for long shelf life 2:20 - How to properly clean your produce 3:59 - Ideas for meal prep 4:56 - Ideas for people who can't cook 6:08 - What to do if you put in too much salt 7:19 - Tips for service industry and other quick cash earners 9:10 - How to stay productive in the down time 9:38 - Bring it back to snacks 11:00 - How to stick to a recipe by managing your time 13:35 - How to get kids involved in the kitchen 16:30 - Closing and contact information

    How To Build A DJ Business, The Importance Of Family and The Dolphins with DJ Pyro

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 49:52


    German DJ Chris Burghard aka Pyro has been a European club icon for 20 years! He talks with DJ Twist about reading an audience, performing in other countries, balancing work and family life and a ton more! "You work for the chance, and when you have the chance, you must deliver" @realdjpyro The difference between a DJ and a Producer The importance of playing for your audience How to deal with negative feedback Are music requests a good thing? Delivering when it's showtime German music

    How To Grow Your Income To Launch A Catering Business with Chef Jackie McMahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 29:37


    Brian sits down with Jackie McMahan of Finesse Catering in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jackie talks about earning $1000 per night and not wasting her quick cash. Listen to her describe the moves she made, the mistakes she made, and the relationships she made to transition from a cocktail server to owning a massive catering company. Jackie talks about her 5 second rule for ideas, her passion for small bites and how to curate a menu to please all of the guests and the event. Jackie also tells us about catering to food allergies, what makes her nose tingle and whether a lychee is a fruit or vegetable. @lilchefjackie @finessecateringlv How To Create The Perfect Plate Create height on the plate Use various textures Use edible garnish and decorations Incorporate contrasting colors Dish size, color and shape matter https://www.finesselv.com/

    Education Tips, Homeschooling and Working From Home with Jen Liberato

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 36:59


    Today's guest is Jen Liberato. Jen is a mother of three who holds a dual Masters degree in special education and middle school education. Jen walks us through some mental readiness and action steps to prepare for life at home, whether working or homeschooling. Jen spent the last year doing some version of both while her husband was on location filming a TV series for Netflix. @bkjenn Tips for new homeschool parents: Lower your expectations Redesign your home/workspace Establish routines and schedules Reach out for support Take the time to create memories Make the time to take care of yourself Teachers of Tomorrow Bar Rescue Restaurants On The Edge

    Losing In Business, Learning English And Locating iPhones With Jairo Arias

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 39:13


    Today's guest is Jairo Arias. Jairo immigrated to the US from Colombia as a child and made his way to a successful model manager. We discuss the challenges he faced through the years and how he went from retail to e-commerce to virtual offices operating in multiple cities. He discusses how to treat clients and how to treat his roster of talent, and why his boutique firm is still poised to grow. Listen through to end for our off-the-cuff rapid fire segment that we do every show, to hear some more personal insights into our guests. How To Manage A Boutique Modeling Agency Diversify your talent roster Diversify your job portfolio Don't shy away from small jobs Sign a contract for everything Build an extensive network @poshmodels www.poshmodelagency.com

    I Quit My Job With No Backup Plan: Here's The Story With Luke DeGrossi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 48:47


    Luke DeGrossi of Pioneer Communities talks through his decision to leave corporate life and start out on his own. With absolutely no plan in place, he eventually discovered something that spoke to him and presented an opportunity to help others in the process. We discuss everything from the playgrounds to investment risk, pizza to promote, and the one absolute must have in a partnership. BRIAN ORR aka DJ TWIST Top Five reasons to wake up in the morning according to Luke: Love God, love others, plow a counterculture Transform trailer parks into communities Offer safe ethical investment vehicles Give back to the community at large Seek more discomfort, find more growth www.pioneercommunities.com @pioneercommunites @lukedegrossi

    The Importance of Relationships with Luke and Olivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 7:11


    This is a bonus clip from my interview with Luke DeGrossi, an Italian born entrepreneur living in New York. He let it slip that his girlfriend Olivia was in the room during the interview, and I just had to find out what she thought of him quitting his corporate job to launch his own business... Hear what she has to say about their relationship and his response! Luke's full episode will air Tuesday, March 17th.

    Twist Talks White Collar Work, Financial Literacy and the Stock Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 8:39


    A quick take of my thoughts on pulling out of the stock market, how I choose my investing strategy and having a lack of financial literacy even with a formal financial education.

    Boxing In The Ring And At Home With Mr. Mom Adam Esposito

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 39:25


    Adam has twisted through life as a Police Officer in Brooklyn, a Professional Boxing Coach, and... a full-time Mr. Mom. He's been awarded "Boxing Trainer of the Year" in North Carolina two times. Adam walks us through the good, the bad, and the “Grime and Slime” of professional boxing, all of the strategy involved behind the scenes, and how to avoid being a "tomato can." I’m going to take a deep dive with Adam about life as a Brooklyn cop, why he decided to pursue that role, and what that’s meant for him. We also talk through the darker side of life and how Adam has overcome some tougher times, his demons, battled depression, and evolved into a winner. Not only do we talk about how he himself overcome those problems, but how even a 6-foot 240-pound ex-Brooklyn cop wasn’t able to do it alone. We’ll talk about finding your “trainer” as well as finding the reason for why you’re fighting. You got a guy? Adam's got a guy. BRIAN ORR aka DJ TWIST

    Reality TV, Investing, Vegas Life and Staying Balanced with Gady Medrano

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 36:19


    Gady Medrano is the Co-star of A&E's Flipping Vegas, a Real Estate Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Blogger, and much much more!   Gady talks filming reality shows, dealing with negative feedback online, real estate and real estate investing, how she finds a work-life balance, and how mindset is everything! Hear about how Gady Twisted her life during the 2008 financial crisis and how a move to Vegas helped launch her career and lead to her success as a television star and real estate aficionado and entrepreneur. If you’ve ever wondered what life is like living full time in Vegas, you’ll get both Gady and my views on what life is really like living in Sin City. Interested more in the real estate investment industry, Gady will spill some of her information and professional insight on what the current market is looking like right now. We’ll also talk about the importance of social media in the real estate investment industry and then how Zillow is changing the game, but how to stay relevant as an individual despite the changing model. Will Tom Brady head to Vegas? Gady spills her Raiders insight.   BRIAN ORR aka DJ TWIST

    DNA, An Adoption Story And Mindful Personal Training With Ashley Lambeth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 44:47


    Ashley Lambeth is a small business owner, fitness expert, and Twists her life on a day-to-day basis.   Ashley walks us through how she found her "why" with personal training, what it takes to be a great personal trainer, the physical vs psychological aspects of PT, why it's important to seek out professionals, and what the future looks like for physical training. We also go deep and discuss Ashley growing up in an adopted home, searching for her birth family, coping with the loss of her mother, and so much more. Ashley epitomizes The Twist Life in so many ways and I'm excited have her as my first show on the podcast! BRIAN ORR aka DJ TWIST Message from Ashley: We went deep talking about all sortsa stuff... How I started my business Did you know I am an introvert? My Adoption story continues ... How I feel when people don't follow their programs Psychological side of training... how much is mental health a factor? Are in-person trainers a thing of the past? How do I use my gifts? My own public speaking tips and why I apparently want to swim in Molasses!

    The Twist Life Intro with Brian Orr

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 3:54


    Welcome to The Twist Life. I’ve been many things in many life to many people. I’m currently a DJ, investor, husband and father who’s involved in nonprofit work. I’ve travelled around the world and met a ton of amazing people through DJ life. On this show I interview people people from all walks of life who have been on wild journeys, experienced crazy shit, and have achieved success through hardship, setbacks and obstacles. Join me on this exploration into the lives and minds of some pretty awesome people.  BRIAN ORR aka DJ TWIST https://thetwistlife.com

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