Vent with Trent the Gent

In loving memory of my dear friend Todd Anderson (1979-2020) He was a wonderful man, husband, father, leader and friend (among other things). Todd was definitely as perfect as they come!

Pastor Kenneth Curry of Friendship Baptist Church joins us during unthinkable and unprecedented times to discuss the state of his church and America. Please support the podcast and subscribe to it on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585 or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V6tB654szDJJDINKqfOGM

In this episode I dig in the vault once again to a time when the infamous Honduran caravan was the news de jur. Please support the podcast and subscribe to it on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585 Twitter: https://twitter.com/VentwithTrent

Donovan shares his inspirational never-give-up story, 2 vacations every young black males should take, how black students have access but no equity and how young black men have and continue to build wealth in communities and educational institutions. Please support the podcast and subscribe to it on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585 Twitter: https://twitter.com/VentwithTrent

Tom shares about his youth, his passions, the building of Nix Check Cashing and his Life’s Key Concepts. Oh, did I mention he also sings. Please support the podcast and subscribe to it on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585 Twitter: https://twitter.com/VentwithTrent

In this episode I dig in the vault (from 2019) that I reserved for unprecedented times like we are in.So please stay in and enjoy my conversation and singing with the wickedly-talented, first and only, Disney wheelchair performer. Please support the podcast and subscribe to it on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585 Twitter: https://twitter.com/VentwithTrent

Marshall Goldsmith, the world's #1 executive coach shares 6 daily questions, client selection, the theory on how to change behavior and much more. Please support the podcast and subscribe to it on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585 Twitter: https://twitter.com/VentwithTrent

Tax Attorney Marty Dakessian of Dakessian Law talks about his artisan mindset.Please support the podcast and subscribe to it on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2The podcast is also now on Spotify too!Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrentE-mail: Ventwithtrentthegent@gmail.com

This Holiday episode of Vent with Trent the Gent features the one and only William Hung, including a holiday song by him.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Norma T. Hollis is a highly sought after authenticity/voice coach. In this episode, Norma and I role play and she tells us that our goal should be to "fee;" like the person our dogs and children we think we are.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Styles Infinite tells us about his first love and his obsession with 8's and chasing his dreams and challenges us to trouble-shoot our lives.Please support the podcast and subscribe to it on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrentE-mail: Ventwithtrentthegent@gmail.com

Kyle Webb is CFO of 16 McDonald's franchises and he's "loving it" and will share more than the secret sauce with us on this episode.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Steve discusses sales, influence and sequence with me.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Steve Sims the founder of the luxury concierge service Bluefish shares his anything is possible attitude. You can have this mindset too by listening to this episode and reading his book, "Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen".Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Wealth Adviser Andre Julian tells us why he does not have to be right all the time and he even finished a well known quote for us.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Robert Egger, founder of L.A. Kitchen believes, "neither people nor food should go to waste". In this episode he tells us how he and his staff accomplishes that goal. Robert needs our help though; go and volunteer with your family and friends. It is a rewarding experience.

Google Software Engineer Anthony D. Mays tells how he realized his dream with the help of mentors, his parents, God and by investing in himself.Episode correction and retraction: At 13:01 in the episode Anthony inadvertently said that Google first released their diversity numbers in 2004. It was actually 2014.

As my holiday gift to you, I give you my conversation with Santa Randy.If you would like to reach Santa Randy, please email him at SantaRandyB@aol.com

Mr. Pasadena and I talk about our favorite city in America. Michael Calderon is a social media influencer and local celebrity. In this episode he will explain how Mr. Pasadena came to be and he will let you know all about Pasadena, with a little help from Trent the Gent of Pasadena.

Inez Gonzalez, Director of Cal State Fullerton's Latino Communications Initiative, is proud to be an American, although she was born in Tijuana, Mexico(she has not forgotten).

Westminster College told Chuck Horst he couldn't major in physics. Six months later they figured out he could and gave him a scholarship.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper joins me and shares his most intense rivalries, his fashion tips, the origin of his signature long white socks, and his future plans.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Mike Evans is responsible for developing the overseas operation of Century 21. He also had a hand in training the great Tom Hopkins. He also lives in an historic Hollywood building. Despite all this, he somehow maintains as "The Invisible Man"(by design).Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Weston LaBar, founding partner of PEAR Strategies talks about the politics of politics, homlessness vis-a-vis the cost of living issue, food, sports and more.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-…d1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Deena and Eleisha, the co-founders of Mind Hatchery and creators of the Dreamkeepers Box say they have a responsibility to educate America about American History, which consist of African American leaders such as Mary Bowser, Lonnie Johnson and Mae Jemison to name a few. These names may not be as familiar as Alexander Hamilton, Paul Revere or Ben Franklin, but they have made significant contributions to the fabric of America. Through Deena's and Eleisha's monthly subscription, Dreamkeepers Box, your entire family can become familiar with American inventors and leaders who receive little to no mention. Regardless of your race, ideological or socio-economical status, American history is all of ours to learn from.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Jaaye is currently involved in The Global African Initiative and The Demanding Respect Movement. This may be the first time you hear his name, but I guarantee that it will not be the last. Jaaye is truly proud of his heritage, history and culture, as you will find out over the 2.5 hours I spent with him. It was the never-ending podcast. In this episode we discuss the death penalty, The Menendez Brothers(easy for me to say), protection of the rights of all, marijuana, PTSD, The Election, PC, I'm "Not" With Her, Supreme Court Noms, The 911 Conspiracy, Social Divide, The Wall, Make California Mexico Again, Reparations, Black Wall Street, Giving 100 Hours and The "N" Word . For time's sake, there will not be an outro, but there was a couple of free promotions at the end. That said, If you know of a company who would actually like to advertise on Vent With Trent The Gent please refer them to me. I am open to partnerships. Anyways, at the very least, please share the podcast with your network and please write a review on iTunes. Thanks for your support.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Peter Shea has seen many changes while being at the helm of Entrepreneur Magazine(Media). In this episode he shares how he learned about life and entrepreneurism via Collegeum Pulsationum Durarum (The College of Hard Knocks).Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Sylvia is the Special Assistant to the President, and the daughter of Dr. Charles R. Drew, the university's namesake. Laurell is an admission counselor of the private, non-profit, Historically Black College and University and a minority serving institution located smack dab in the middle of Los Angeles."Is There A Doctor in The House?" Thanks to this institution there will be more children who dream and believe that they can become a doctor. I wish I can say that the university is a well-kept secret, but I feel that normally connotes that people keep the secret for selfish reasons. Being the gentleman that I am, I am proud to share this Los Angeles gem with you and yours.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Eszylfie Taylor of Taylor Financial and Insurance Services is not one of the top 4 financial advisors under 40 in the United States by happenstance. He has achieved his success by simply striving to be the best at whatever he does from his career to basketball to yoga. Yes, there is a METHOD to his madness!Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Ola Andesanya, 3rd year UC Irvine computer science student, will tell you how the blind will learn how to play musical instruments in the near future. In addition to that, you will find out how this self proclaimed, "not the smartest kid" got to UCI and how he will change the face of making music.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Baker and caterer extraordinaire Stephanie Dinh is living out her "fantasy" of being in America. Listen to how she and her family escaped from Vietnam days before the fall of Saigon and how she planned her subsequent future success in the land of dreams. Although Stephanie is a self proclaimed worrier, she shows that if you can worry, you can also dream just as easily.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Have you ever spoken to someone and felt as if they were truly a disciple of an iconic figure? Whether you answered yes or no to that question, you have to listen to this episode. In this episode, Coach Jim Harrick tells about his playin' days with Jerry West in "The Hollow" (West Virginia Mountains) He also shares how and why he emits certain negative words from his vocabulary(Which he learned from Coach John Wooden). You can probably imagine that my time with Coach Harrick was full of John Wooden stories and philosophy. Don't sleep on this experience!Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

KTLA 5 Morning News anchor Chris Schauble shares thoughts on concussions to raising 2 sets of twin girls to tips for journalism students to growing into his golden voice. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Jenni Nering, Executive Director of SoCal BNI(Business Network International) discusses BNI philosophy(Givers Gain) and how those principles are transferable to other aspects of life including raising butterflies.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Life Coach Clarence Franklin of More Than A Trainer in Irvine, Ca discusses his journey, habits and ideals. He believes that we all can achieve with the proper systems in place.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent