Podcasts about Monster Energy

Stace G and Mikey dissect a hedonistic stint at Stab High Japan presented by Monster Energy, including winners, losers, Monster Airs, wife-swapping, judging discrepancies and more. Also, a brief chat about the recently-concluded Margaret River Pro, where the big fella Jordy Smith just became the best surfer in the world at 37.

Stab High Japan presented by Monster Energy is finally here! The event will be broadcast live on stabmag.com and the Stab Premium app at 5 pm on May 23rd and 24th (PDT), or 10 am on May 24th and 25th (AEST). In this ep, Stace, Mikey and Buck dissect everything they've seen, heard, and felt in Japan on the eve of Stab High qualifiers day.

Pete Fox is the man behind the most legendary brand in motocross — Fox Racing. What started as a small, family-owned business exploded into a $100 million-a-year revenue machine, becoming one of the most iconic and influential names in the sport's history. Through bold designs, innovative gear, and a deep understanding of what riders truly wanted, Pete brought Fox to the masses. He created merch that made people proud to represent Moto — whether they rode or not — generating money and mainstream appeal like no motocross brand ever had. This is Pete's story. This is the Fox family legacy. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new podcast drop!

Just when CELSIUS was beginning to drown…Alani Nu had the ring-shaped flotation device ready to save the energy drink brand. Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) had quarterly revenue of $329.3 million, which was down 7% YoY. And while that activity now marks the third straight quarter of falling YoY revenue…the addition of Alani Nu next quarter will guarantee positive YoY growth restarted (albeit mostly from the non-comparable acquisition-related aspect). According to Circana last 13-week data, CELSIUS decreased by 3% YoY...but sustained place as the third-largest energy drink brand in the category with a dollar share of 10.9%. And I don't want gloss over this accomplishment…as CELSIUS became the first brand in over a decade not named Red Bull or Monster Energy that was able to capture more than a 10% share in the U.S. energy drinks market. Celsius energy drinks has seen massive growth in convenience stores, foodservice (e.g. fast food restaurants), mass retailers like Walmart, the club channel in retailers like Costco, and the Amazon marketplace. Additionally, the early international market development groundwork is starting to formalize with CELSIUS with performance continuing to exceed initial expectations in those recently expanded markets. It's my opinion that international expansion presents significant opportunity for incremental growth over the next three to five years. With Celsius at basically full distribution now…the TDP growth will have to come from increased items carried per store. Going forward, Celsius will increase items per store through a combination of product strategies like flavor, format, pack size, and variant expansion. Additionally, CELISUS will continue scaling up the new Essentials lineup that has exceeded the company's expectations. Moreover, they will seek more store placements like leveraging cold display activity in Celsius-branded coolers. If you missed the massive news from February, CELSIUS Holdings announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alani Nu for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. And the big news was that CELSIUS announced that, according to Circana last 52-week data for the period ending April 13, 2025…Alani Nu surpassed $1 billion in retail sales. But heading into next quarter, the combined brand platform of CELSIUS Holdings will have just over 16% category share (trailing only the Monster Energy combined brand platform and Red Bull). Also, because of the insane 70%+ YoY growth rate of Alani Nu, the combined brand platform of CELSIUS Holdings would be considered the fastest growing energy drink brand portfolio of the top 10 categorical competitors. But with the Alani Nu acquisition now closed…CELSIUS Holdings becomes an even more dynamically interesting company positioned favorably long-term. Lastly, with a great balance sheet...Celsius Holdings keeps strategic optionality available within (what I believe is) this market volatility fueled opportunistic period.

Former bull rider turned sports agent and Vexil brand founder. In this episode, Shawn recounts his 15-year bull riding career, from head-stomping injuries to securing Monster Energy's sponsorship for professional bull riding through his agency, XD Sports. With humor and honesty, he shares the hustle of navigating corporate deals, the emotional weight of a transformative divorce, and the creation of Vexil, a brand inspired by a Roman soldier's banner and Joshua 1:9's call to courage. Shawn's tales of outsmarting rodeo sponsorship rules and building a purpose-driven brand resonate beyond the arena. Perfect for fans of rodeo, entrepreneurs, and tales of perseverance. This episode of The Converse Cowboy Podcast offers a front-row seat to the cowboy spirit and delivers unfiltered stories of resilience. Enjoy the show! This episode is brought to you by Kimes Ranch, kimesranch.com and Kerry Kelley Bits and Spurs, kerrykelleyspurs.com

Follow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plant 2025 is off and running, and we're here to to cover everything you need to know to have a successful planting season, like why there are so many different sizes of Monster Energy, and how long it takes to order a new drone, along with all of the things we've seen this spring from the field that will help you stay ahead of the neighbors.   Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager Sam Jensen - Precision Support Specialist

The Monster Energy crew flew in from all over the world for an unforgettable week at Jackson Hole. A private park, built by the legend Charles Beckinsale made for an insane week. I had the chance to catch up with a few from the stacked lineup of Monster athletes: Rene Rinnekangas, Ståle Sandbech, Zak Hale, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Lauren Derminio, Mason Lemery, Dillon Henricksen, Tess Coady, and Dusty Henricksen. Thanks for coming on.  This week was special. Big thanks to Monster Energy for making it happen! Presented by Monster Energy  Supported by Vans, K2 snowboarding, Baldface Lodge, Gibbons Whistler, Scandinave Spa Whistler #MonsterEnergy #Snowboarding #snowboardpodcast #airtimepodcast #airtime #JacksonHole #ReneRinnekangas #StaleSandbech #ZoiSadowskiSynnott #zakhale #laurenderminio

Producer and long time Wu Tang Clan DJ Mathematics breaks down the creative process behind his new album Black Samson, the Bastard Swordsman. We also dive into why ranking hip hop whether playlists or all-time lists is so tough, with too many angles and no clear rules.Follow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Brennan, Senior Public relations Manager for Monster Energy, calls in to talk about the motocross event happening this weekend

Danny is here to recap episode 2 of The Valley, which featured a lot of heaviness, as well as a giant Monster Energy display, wet wipe underwear drama, and more! Over on Summer House, the group throws a bed party!Summer House Recap: 54:15ishORDER DANNY'S BOOK: https://linktr.ee/jolliestbunchDANNY'S (OTHER) BOOK: Smarturl.it/unrememberTwitter: @DannyPellegrinoInstagram: @DannyPellegrinoYouTube: www.YouTube.com/DannyPellegrino1TikTok: @DannyPellegrinoPatreon: www.Patreon.com/EverythingIconic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garth Milan joins us for Chapter 357! Garth has been blessing the motocross world for over 20 years, capturing iconic moments that have helped shape the sport. His work has landed countless magazine covers and some of the most memorable shots we've ever seen — a bunch of which we go through in this episode. With two decades behind the lens, Garth has seen the industry from a perspective few ever get. He knows the riders, the stories, and the scenes most fans never get access to. This one's packed with unseen photos, wild stories, and a look behind the curtain you won't want to miss.Enjoy the show — and don't forget to like and subscribe!

Jarrod sits down with Shawn Wiese, the founder of XD Sports and the Western clothing brand Vexil, to talk about life, faith, business, and songwriting. As the founder of XD Sports, Shawn represented some of the top bull riders in the sport, including—but not limited to—J.B. Mauney, Cody Teel, and Derek Kolbaba. XD Sports was also responsible for bringing Monster Energy to the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), where it remains the title sponsor to this day.Vexil Brand: https://vexilbrand.com/

I'm just ruminating on some business ideas, it's a valid question. This week: Dave is Avowed's Shock Wizard,  Norris drinks a canned cocktail, and we ruminate how we got here as a species. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe Music by David Beebe

Was America actually founded as a Christian nation?In this episode of Cult of Odd, we uncover the long-ignored truth hiding in the Treaty of Tripoli—the 1797 document where the U.S. government made it crystal clear: “The Government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.”Join Odd Man and Gremlin as they unpack the history, dismantle the modern myth, and ask why Article 11 is still being buried in 2025.Featuring sarcastic breakdowns, pirate diplomacy, a Monster Energy-fueled listener letter, and a dystopian fake ad for FreedomBox™.It's part history class, part exorcism. And yes, it's all legally binding.

The Uninvited Invitational Takes Over Woodward Park City! 75 riders from 20 different countries gathered to throw down on a custom built street-style course, battling it out for a $60K prize purse! The Air Time team; Jody Wachniak, Darrah Reid, and Jeff Holce was on the ground, interviewing riders and industry icons who showed up to support this incredible event. We caught up with riders and industry heads - Jill Perkins, Kennedi Deck, Ellie Weiler, Chris Grenier (The Bomb Hole), Kamilla Kozuback, Iris Pham, Emma Crosby, Spencer Schubert, Ylfa Runarsdottir, Circe Wallace, Ian Boll (Torment Magazine), and Devi Gupta!  Massive thanks to Jess Kimura and her team for making this all possible! What a weekend. What a crew. See you next year!  Presented by Monster Engery  Supported by Vans Snow, K2 snowboarding, Autumn Headwear, Skullcandy, Scandinave Spa Whistler, Baldface Lodge, Gibbons Whistler, The Source Snow & Skate Shop, Yeti. 

Nate Ramsey has done it all. from lining up as a factory rider to now leading Rockstar Energy Husqvarna as the Team Manager. In this episode we dive into his racing career, the highs and lows of competing at the top level, and what it takes to run a championship winning team. Nate shares his story, downfalls and how he is shaping the future of supercross and motocross talent.Hope you guys enjoy, and don't forget to like and subscribe!

Blake Moller, this kid can BOARD. The 2022 Freeride World Tour Champion and now the 2nd place winner of the Yeti - Natural Selection Tour 2025! A bright future indeed for this destroyer but where did he come from? What's he about? We get into it all, enjoy! Thanks for coming on yeah legend. 

Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg are here to break it all down and react to the latest sit-down between DJ Akademiks and DJ Vlad where the two have some choice words about Rosenberg.Follow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bathhouse is a live call-in show from the green room of The Stand one of New York City's best comedy clubs.Follow the guests: Brandon Trusso, Robbie Bernstein and Bryan Mckenna.Partreon.com/lowvaluemailChapters:0:00 - Intro3:30 - Show start4:40 - Pablo, everybody's favorite John - Got in a car crash on dead man's curve15:06 - Jared calls wonder what he wants to talk about / Olive Pollen / Forced immigration35:04 - Lil Dan - Ex having a kid with an ancient 40 something dude45:30 - Slav calls - 7-Eleven48:30 - Hangup49:00 - Fell on hard times, should I try standup? / Slinging flowers to the dead / Gigantic piece1:04:20 - Oops1:04:39 - Dylan Farnum - Have you done Elijah's show / Bosons1:13:10 - Rubestar is miserable cause it's Bingo night at the bar

The "Bros" catch up with one another after finally being able to connect after some early year events that kept both Myrick and Ray on the road and away from the podcast studio. One of those events was a whirlwind trip to Monaco for the  Monster Energy / M CON Class 1 team of Tyler Miller and Myrick to receive their hard earned UIM Class 1 World Champion trophies, as well as being forever immortalized on the prestigious Sam Griffith Memorial Trophy, along with the other legends of offshore racing such as Aronow, Bertram, Powers, Bin Hendi, Scism, Tomlinson and Curtis, to name a few.  Then the usual shenanigans ensue, whenever Myrick and Ray get a chance to get together for an open conversation.  Enjoy the chat! Myrick Coil is the driver for the National Champion Monster Energy / M CON Class 1 team, Speedboat Magazine Test Team Driver, lead shop foreman at Performance Boat Center and a dedicated family man.  Ray Lee is the publisher of the national/international publication Speedboat Magazine, where nine high quality issues are printed each year with global distribution, and popular social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.  With all of the "bros" experience, knowledge, and friends and colleagues in the industry and sport, this podcast is sure to entertain, enthuse and educate the powerboating community. 

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Tensions run high as Billy June makes a shocking decision to step away from the show is Cipha Sounds to blame?Follow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds debate if Nas "sold out" with his second studio album It Was Written and dive into how his style on the album differed from his earlier work. They also break down the KRS-One "Step into a World" remix featuring Puff Daddy. To close it out, Rosenberg asks ChatGPT about Cipha Sounds, and the AI's responses might just surprise you!Follow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss who should and should NOT be using GLP-1s, high frequency exercise, why you need to stop watching the news, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MI quit the news and it saved my mental health - https://youtu.be/P4ZzAQSC5w4WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEDEfn7DeeYTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Monster Energy, Mike's trip to Dallas, & the new IG Growth Guide 2.0(04:37) — We NEED to move more as a society (the importance of daily movement)(14:23) — Sports betting has gotten out of control (& it's incredibly dangerous)(24:13) — STOP watching the news(27:09) — The impact of algorithms on new consumption (& biases)(35:07) — Minnesota high school hockey is no joke(39:27) — GLP-1s: Who should and should NOT take them(56:22) — The importance of building healthy habits BEYOND the medication(1:01:44) — Wrap-upFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

The biggest event in snowboarding Natural Selection Tour 2025 ! We sat down with riders, media, and industry legends, including Travis Rice and friends, to dive into this year's event and swap stories from over the years of NST. From game changing moments to behind-the-scenes insights, this one's a must and on a mic so the quality is kinda busted but still epic. Tune in! Featuring - Mikey Ciccarelli, Travis Rice, Elena Hight, Sage Kotenburg, Harrison Gordon, Jesse Fox ( KingSnow Magazine ), Jared Elston, Pat Bridges, Liam Griffin, Dustin Craven, Estelle Pensiero Presented by Monster Energy and Vans Snow Supported by Source Board Shop, K2 snowboarding, Autumn Headwear, Skullcandy, Baldface Lodge, Gibbons Whistler, Scandinave Spa Whistler

Mikey C and Stace break down their Portugal forecast and picks before Big Dick Power Surfer swings in with a take of his own. The boys also chat about the Stab Highway finale (presented by Monster Energy), a huge surfer-led protest in Puerto Rico, how the Nile River will save Australia's waves, and Rob Machado's first thruster in 21 years.

We sit down in Revelstoke BC with the judging panel from the legendary Yeti - Natural Selection Tour — Leanne Pelosi, DCP, Chad Otterstrom, and Jussi Oksanen along with our usual host, Jody Wachniak. Since Jody is on judging duty this time, the homie Rob Lemay takes over the mic to chat with the panel about what makes NST the most progressive and exciting snowboard events to date. A deep dive into the tour, the CREDO aka the judge criteria, plenty of laughs, and, of course, some good snowboarding talk. Tune in and enjoy!

Send us a textBeverage Digest Editor & Publisher Duane Stanford and industry expert & regular podcast contributor John Sicher discuss Rodney Sacks' announced retirement as CEO of Monster Beverage. When Rodney Sacks and Hilton Schlosberg spotted the emerging energy drink trend in the early 2000s, few could have predicted they'd build a $53 billion global empire. Yet that's exactly what they did with Monster Energy, creating a brand that now rivals corporate giants like Ford and DuPont in market value.The announcement of Sacks' upcoming retirement as Co-CEO (transitioning to chairman until 2026) marks a pivotal moment in beverage industry history. His legacy? Transforming a small juice company into a dominant force commanding 35% of the US energy drink market, with 35 brands sold in 159 countries and $7.5 billion in annual revenue.As leadership transitions to Schlosberg amid a flurry of industry consolidation (Celsius acquiring Alani Nu, Ghost Energy joining Keurig Dr Pepper), Monster's future success will depend on maintaining the competitive edge and strategic discipline that defined the Sacks era while adapting to an increasingly crowded marketplace.

On this episode of The Founder's Sandbox, Brenda speaks with Shivani Honwad – founder of her own law firm, who specializes in immigration and business law for the creative industries.  Shivani is a business and immigration lawyer, and trailblazer in supporting the Freelance and Free Act, as well as a professor at NYU LA campus teaching Entrepreneurship for creatives.  “I could not keep hearing it and not do anything about it” Shivani says, speaking about immigration as a major issue for freelance fashion workers.  Shivani set out to get smarter. Ten 10 years later, The Law Firm of Shivani Honwad, LLC, focuses primarily on immigration and business law for companies in the fashion, tech, beauty and entertainment realms. You can find out more about Shivani at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivani-honwad- http://www.shivanilaw.com Find some of my guest's content here : Laws “the freelance and free act” https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/about/freelance-isnt-free-act.page     Transcript: 00:04 Hi, I'm pleased to announce something very special to me, a new subscription-based service through Next Act Advisors that allows members exclusive access to personal industry insights and bespoke 00:32 corporate governance knowledge. This comes in the form of blogs, personal book recommendations, and early access to the founder's sandbox podcast episodes before they released to the public. If you want more white glove information on building your startup with information like what was in today's episode, sign up with the link in the show notes to enjoy being a special member of Next Act Advisors. 01:01 As a thank you to Founders Sandbox listeners, you can use code SANDBOX25 at checkout to enjoy 25% off your membership costs. Thank you. 01:18 Welcome back to the Founder's Sandbox. I am Brenda McCabe, your host. This is a monthly podcast in which I reach entrepreneurs, business owners, who are going to learn about building resilient, purpose-driven, and sustainable businesses with great corporate governance. 01:38 I like to assist the entrepreneurs in building these scalable, well-governed and resilient business. And what I do with my guests is they tell their origin story about how they've built their own practices. And we'll get to the origin story of my guest this month, Shivani Honwad. Shivani and I have known each other for many years. She was bi-coastal in New York and Los Angeles. We met actually in the Los Angeles. 02:06 Los Angeles Venture Association, LAVA. It has a women affinity group. And she was eagerly contributing to some of the material and programs that we put on for women business owners, actually startups in the LA ecosystem. So I wanna thank you Shivani for joining me this month and the founder Sandbox. Thank you, Brenda. Thank you. So. 02:35 You own your own law firm, the law firm of Shivani Honwad. And it was originally based in New York. I don't know whether you operate nationally, but I'd love you to kind of repeat your origin story when I met you the first time in one of the women in lava. It was a small gathering. And it struck me your story was fascinating, because you were 03:04 working for a law firm in New York, but it was in your social life. You were, you know, out for drinks in the evenings and you would often be approached by women who were in the fashion industry, so models, and inevitably over a drink or maybe not a drink, they would end up using some of your free services. What was that? What were they asking your advice on, Shivani? And with that, we're going to get started on your origin story. 03:32 Thank you. Yeah, sure. So, you know, I was in my twenties in New York City and as one does in New York City, I would often go out. So I, at the time, was working in criminal law with a firm and civil litigation. But so I would go out with my friends. You know, I went to NYU, so I had a lot of friends in the city. And, you know, these models kept approaching me and they were like, hey, I heard you're a lawyer. I need help. 04:00 And I was like, oh, did you get arrested or did something happen like that? And they were like, no. And I kept hearing stories of how they were working for these modeling agencies. Most of the people that approached me were international models and their passports or their visas or something like their paperwork was being withheld so that they didn't really have freedom to travel and then not only that, they wouldn't be paid out. So. 04:25 they would model for days, weeks, sometimes months at a time, and be paid $0. And the agencies were just, there was just a lot of abuse in the industry. And so they kept asking for help. And at the time, I didn't really understand enough about the industry to know how pervasive this was. But I started looking into it because it wasn't just one model approaching me. It was like dozens of models over the course of a few weeks, if not maybe a few months. 04:54 that kept asking me for help. And it got to a point. I imagine your name got around, right? Well, because I wasn't doing anything yet. It was just that I was the only lawyer at all of these events, right? And I mean, this is also pre-Me too. So the other part of it was, is the lawyers they were going to, some of the male lawyers unfortunately, were also taking advantage of them and being like, hey, I'll help you, but you have to be my date to this event like Saturday night. 05:20 So they would see me in my 20s and a woman and woman of color, and they would just be like, oh, OK, so she won't sexually harass me or she won't threaten me in any way. So I think I was seen as a safer space for that. So I think that's why people approach me at parties. And then it got to a point where I just I couldn't really keep hearing it and not do anything about it. 05:46 And so I did some research into it. And then I found lawyers. I knew some in my network that knew how to help them. And the biggest issue, it seemed, was the immigration part, where it was like, if models come into the US under what's called an O-1 visa, and typically it's tied to whoever their agent or employer is if they come in under that route. But if they do it, there's other ways they can do it to have a little more freedom, or they can get their green cards so they have freedom. And that's the EB1A route. 06:16 And so I figured out an attorney who did that and he had agreed to like train me in how to do that. So eventually like I started my own law firm focusing on that. And it was just to help these models get some freedom. And then, you know, I expanded from there to doing some IP and contracts because once I helped them and get got them more stable, they were like, okay, well now I'm doing these ventures and I want you to negotiate these contracts and I want you to be my lawyer for this. Like you were great. So that's how my law firm kind of came to be. 06:44 And it was just 10 years actually, since I've opened it this past August. Oh my goodness. Yeah. It was just, it started out at this crazy need of just people needing help and to be in a safe space. And the irony of it is that I originally went to law school to kind of work on human trafficking issues. Oh my goodness. And I never thought I would see it. Like I never thought I'd work in fashion, but I mean, the work I was doing was tied to that because a lot of the models were essentially held in debt bondage. 07:14 of being tied to these agencies not being paid out and saying like, you owe us this much money so we're not gonna pay you or what have you. So I think that's how it's still, I got to do what I went to law school for, but in a different way than I had initially thought. Like I thought I would work for the UN or something like, but it was so hard to get into the UN. I applied nonstop originally, but like I got to do this. And like we changed some laws around in this space. Like, 07:43 The Boston Globe did like the Spotlight team did a piece on this and like some of my clients that I was also interviewed for. And then, you know, we met with officials in city hall. And so the freelances and free act, which got passed in New York also applies to models. So if an agency, you know, gets payment from a client to the agency and they don't pay the model within 30 days, the state of New York will actually fine the agency. 08:10 So the models now have recourse to collect payment faster. Excellent. So I would ask you later to give me this law, and we'll put it in the show notes. Because this is amazing. You have been a trailblazer in a serendipitous way. You started out, or while you're studying law, you thought you would work in sexual traffic, and you did not, or human trafficking. And you were doing criminal law. 08:38 ended up actually representing fashion models, immigration issues, as well as eventually venturing into assisting them in their contract management and IP. So amazing story. And I loved one thing that you did say. You said, I couldn't not do anything, right? I researched it and I just could not just let this go. So. 09:08 Very, very resilient, Shivani. How did that experience or others inform you to actually move all the way out here to Los Angeles and set up practice? And tell us a little bit about that. So I don't think you and I have actually talked about this before. But originally, what brought me out to LA was some of the work that I did here for the models. I was recruited by some organizations in the e-sports area. 09:38 Um, you know, e-sports is actually pretty big out here in California. And, um, there was some e-sports organizations that wanted me to help implement essentially policies and basic human rights for the gamers, because, um, kind of what we had done for the models in New York, um, there was really no regulations a couple of years ago. It's still pretty bare minimum, but. 10:02 for the e-sports gamers. And you have all these essentially mostly teenage boys, there are female gamers as well, but in the e-sports tournaments, and they were just taking a ton of speed or drinking nonstop Monster Energy drinks, and they were just dying, quite frankly, they were under all this pressure to perform. And again, there was really no regulation around it. And their contracts were devoid of like... 10:28 just basic human rights of like, okay, you can get a bathroom break, you get time to eat, you get time to sleep. So originally I was recruited out here to kind of work on those issues. And I will say, if you've never been to an e-sports tournament and like in a stadium, I advise going, it's an experience. Wow. This is like a trillion dollar industry and it like traverses all socioeconomic, like really like it. 10:56 It just transcends all lines. It's just an incredible scene to experience, just the fandom of it all. So I was in that space for a little bit originally and it just, it was a very chaotic environment that I just didn't really want to be in anymore. Right. And then, yeah, I just- And you were doing this from 11:26 from your own practice? At that time, you'd set up your practice, so you just recently celebrated 10 years of your law firm, Shivani Hanwad. Yeah. You were actually serving the e-sports from your law firm. Yeah, so I was doing some contract stuff. I was doing visas for the gamers, things like that. So I was getting more familiar with it. But it was because the issues paralleled. 11:53 basically what was happening with models in New York with the sports gamers in California. So that's kind of how the whole thing started. And then, like I said, it wasn't really for me, but then I had made some inroads here. I got connected to Lava and some other organizations. And then I got offered the position to teach at NYU's LA campus. So that's kind of anchored me here in Los Angeles now. But yeah, so I still do kind of the same stuff and I work. 12:22 you know, same. The thing with immigration law is it's federal. So my clients are all over the world and a lot of my clients also in the fashion, creative industries, their contracts are mostly like for New York and California based things. And like I'm admitted to practice law in both New York and California. So they just email me, like we do Zooms or, you know, calls and stuff and go through stuff. So yeah, I serve clients all over the world basically. 12:51 position you have with New York Stern's LA campus? It's not Stern. So it's New York University. Okay. I went to Stern undergrad. Yes. And then, but New York University's Los Angeles campus is just a general campus. It's not a specific school. Okay. So we serve students from all schools. And actually we have multiple global campuses. So we have two other degree granting campuses. One is NYU Abu Dhabi. 13:21 and one is NYU Shanghai. So this is what come to our LA program. It's an undergrad study abroad only program. So it's one semester and they come mainly from our New York campus. Some are, we also do have a lot of students that come from our Abu Dhabi campus and our Shanghai campus. And then they might be as part of other programs too. And so they come out here, they spend a semester, they, we work on getting them internships. 13:48 And they just kind of see, like most of them want to go into the entertainment industries in, you know, whether it's media, like screenwriting, directing, producing, or music. So they're just trying to see if they like the LA environment, make some inroads for if they want to like pursue their career in LA or New York or what's better for them. So that's the program that we have out here right now. And like we're growing actively because the campus opened in fall of 2019. 14:15 closed promptly in spring of 2020. And then just reopened fully again last year. All right. And do you teach a specific subject? Well, yeah. So the course that I teach, it's basically structured around like entrepreneurship or creatives. So I bring in kind of my business and my legal backgrounds. My, the director of the NYU LA program is amazing. And she gave me carte blanche to kind of design a course. 14:44 She was like, think of them as your future clients. What do you wish they knew? So that's kind of what we designed. So we like include like how to pitch, how to develop a deck and then how to pitch that deck. I also do a negotiation simulation because oftentimes these students have never like negotiated a deal before. So I go over, you know, what are basic deal terms that you should at least understand and if nothing else have these in a contract. And then I design a whole simulation and like put them in groups. 15:13 and give them mock contracts and they have to negotiate it out. And it's really fun because every single time we do it, they all start with the same contract, the same roles, and everything. And then they all present at the end of class what their deal terms were. And no group has ever had the same deal terms. And the reason for that is because it's also to show them that you all come in with your own biases and preferences and experiences and values. 15:41 Yes. It doesn't really matter what the other people are doing. It's just like, what makes sense to you? What do you feel comfortable with? Because if you feel comfortable with the deal and you're okay performing for this rate or with these terms or whatever, then you're going to be fine. And so, because then I always ask them, did you want someone else's deal? And they might say that they wanted parts of it. They're like, oh, I didn't know I could add that. Sometimes if we're doing an artist contract negotiation, 16:10 my female students will always be like, they'll add in hair and makeup budget. And then the male students didn't know like, oh, that's a thing or like, how much is hair and mica? And like women know that it should be expensive. So they're like, oh, I could do that. So like, it's things like that that come up cause I'm like, you can add in, if it's not written there, you can add stuff in. Like I give you flexibility. And they're like, okay, I'll think about that next time. But because they negotiated out, they felt heard. 16:40 So they're comfortable with the deal that they agreed to because they felt like they were heard, they felt valued. And so they were fine with their deal overall. So again, although they may have picked up some things that they would like for next time, no one's really been outright like, my deal was terrible. Like everyone's kind of felt like kind of comfortable because they get time to talk it through. And I think that's like the biggest takeaway is like, as long as like the other side feels heard, 17:09 you can agree to a situation where all parties kind of essentially win and can work together well. And thank you, this is fascinating. So you have an entrepreneurship program at the New York University's Los Angeles campus. There's another campus in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. And so it's a year abroad. So is it cross-cultural mix and what students? Yes, but. 17:38 Sorry, I'm just gonna clarify. So it's not a year abroad for Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. They're actually degree granting campuses. Okay. So the Abu Dhabi campus is actually a really incredible program. It's a four year program. Okay. And it only has like a 2% admission rate cause tuition is free at that campus. So they're completely separate programs but they're all under the NYU umbrella. But I'm just saying that students come to our LA campus for a semester. It's a semester, right? Yeah, for a semester just to kind of do a semester abroad essentially. 18:09 And how many entrepreneurs have gone through your program? So, okay, so let me also clarify, sorry. I teach the Entrepreneurship for Creatives course, but like our entire curriculum here is centered around the entertainment industry. So there's a movie marketing class, there's a screenwriting class, there's pitching your project class, there's a history of film class. So it's all centered around entertainment. There's music courses, there's stuff like that. 18:38 The entrepreneur part is just kind of what I do because like, that's my background. And also like if you're a creative, you are an entrepreneur in the industry, like you are your brand. So mine's the only one, my course is the only one focused on that. So it's not that we have entrepreneurs here. They all want to be in the entertainment industry, but it's part of being in the entertainment industry, you are an entrepreneur. So just to clarify that a little bit, that it's not a separate program. Excellent. And thank you for that, you know, clarifying. 19:08 And I would like you to speak about your own new venture. So not only do you have your own law practice, you have recently started an initiative that is the South Asian Creator Collective. Tell us a little bit more about this. Yeah, so we launched that out of the NYU LA campus. Okay. Because I just found out like that my South Asian students 19:38 They, you know, we have only a few, usually every semester, but they just didn't have the community that some of the other creative communities had because typically South Asian families, your parents want you to be a doctor or an engineer and not really like, okay, you can have a music hobby or be a dancer as a hobby, but not have that as a career. So there was a lot of lack of support. And then I represent some South Asian artists. 20:06 whether they're writers or dancers or creators, producers, things like that in New York and LA. And so they also obviously would say the same thing. So I kind of wanted to bring everyone together to not only create a community for like my clients, my friends who are in the industry, but also to help build that bridge for my South Asian students to have like, you know, mentors in the industry. So we had our first meeting earlier this, a couple of months ago. 20:32 What came out of that was really cool that I brought together my friends and clients. They've already started collabing together on stuff. And then Brenda through you and Ty, I met people who are possibly interested in investing in South Asian creators projects. So we're looking at doing a possible pitch event in the spring to have our creators pitch projects and then to have investors possibly invest in them. So I like the idea of just bringing people together to kind of create this community 21:01 and to help each other kind of, you know, use everyone's skill sets just to create a better whole together. I love it. And I was absolutely thrilled that you were at the Thai So Cal's recent event with the preview and a screening of Show Her the Money, as well as we had our final. 21:22 competition for five women-owned businesses. So thank you for joining us there. We did that at the Noah House in Hollywood, of which I'm a member, and look forward to hearing more about the PitchFest that is probably gonna be in the spring of next year. Hopefully. Noah's crazy though about that, show her the money screening. I didn't realize how many people I knew in the film. Like I knew... 21:48 Liz, like from this organization that we were part of in New York, Dreamers and Doors, were like mainly female entrepreneurs. Like I knew her when she was starting Sogal. And so it was so crazy to see how far they've come. And then like I knew so many other people in the film. And I was like, wait, I knew them back then. I didn't know they were in this film. And like Naseem was in there. Like there was just so many people that I was saw in the film that I was like, wait, I know these people personally. So it was just a really cool screening to see. And to see so many. 22:18 people that I've known over the years, just in how far they've come over the years too. Was really cool. Yeah, initially it's a movement now. So initially Show Her the Money was gonna be shown in 50 US cities. It's gone viral. I think we're up in to the 200s and yeah, it's a movement. So thank you for being, and it's a small world, right? Oh, completely. We all end up, yes, there are no borders. So yeah, thank you. 22:45 And I look forward to that launch and I would be happy to promote it here in the founder sandbox as well as on my YouTube channel. You know, this switch gears. I want to I initially I've known you for years, but I really wanted you to come on to the founder sandbox because not only your story of not resiliency, but to the move across from the from LA to from New York to LA. But 23:14 you're passionate clearly about resilience. And I am also passionate. And it's the type of work I do with with founders as they're scaling their businesses just working on this resiliency, I say muscles. You recently hosted during LA's tech week, about two weeks back, a session on resiliency. Tell us a little bit about it and why you wanted to spearhead that. 23:42 Um, so I did my first LA tech week event last year, and that was a great learning experience. We did it all about pivoting and we had like 400 RSVPs for like 75 spots because I did at NYU's LA campus and we're small. So we had a fire martial capacity of 75. So it was just like overwhelming. But the original reason I launched that event was because 24:09 Um, when I looked at the original LA tech week calendar, all I saw were men on that calendar. And I only, if I saw a panel with a woman, it was like one woman and like five men. And I was like, I have so many incredible friends and clients that are women doing incredible things in the tech space and they never get the platform to talk about this. So I wanted a female forward event. Um, so I did that one and then that one went really well. So then everyone was like, 24:37 Okay, what are you doing for tech week this year? So that's how I was like, okay, so everyone really liked the pivoting one because they said they learned something from it and it was something everyone could relate to. So then, you know, as we're coming out of COVID, a lot of people have felt burnout and have felt the need to kind of just like reinvent themselves or just kind of rise from the ashes to a degree. So then this year's theme, I was like, I feel like I wanna do something around resilience. 25:04 because it's about like weathering the storm and coming out and like, you know, thriving again. And so again, I did it female forward. But what was really incredible is a lot of my male clients and friends also came and like others that I didn't know. And like all of them just like loved the event. And they're like, this has been the most informative event I've ever been to. And I said that at the beginning of my event, I was like, you know, this is like, yes, I, you know, my panel is all women, but 25:33 we can't change the ratio of where only 2% of women receive VC funding if we don't have men in the room, because you need everyone at the table to help change that statistic. And so by sharing the stories of like, again, they were my clients and friends, but they all run like incredible organizations. Like Steph Rizal was one of our speakers. She's an incredible singer songwriter. She just wrote a book for creatives and self-care. 26:00 I had Jazzy Collins, who's the first black person to win an Emmy for casting. And she has a production house called Force Perspective. I had Mickey Reynolds, who used to be the CEO, co-founder of Grid 110, and is now head of programs at Slosnikov, a VC fund. And then I had May Muna, who is amazing. She's a refugee. And she started two organizations, one called the Tia Foundation to help refugees in the US. And then she started this... 26:28 restaurant called Flavors From Afar where refugee chefs essentially have their menus every month featured at the restaurant. So like I got to feature these incredible stories and founders and you know, just how they like, May Muna, her Flavors From Afar restaurant is now Michelin like rated, but she was fired from a Carl's Jr. That's like her story. She's like, yeah, I was fired from Carl's Jr. and now I have a Michelin restaurant. 26:54 So where you start and kind of what happens, it's like you just have to keep going. And all of them kind of had stories like that of being like, you know, dismissed somewhere early in their career and just like, keep like, just keep going. And like, Jazzy too, like, you know, she was just like dismissed for being usually the only black female in any room. And now she's the first black person to win an Emmy earlier this year. And it's just like how, you know, yes, in casting, sorry. But yeah, and how that like just 27:23 those stories of how that rises. And I think a lot of people learn from that because a lot of them were just like, you just have to keep trying, or you just have to try something. And if it doesn't work, you know, go a different direction, but fail faster was kind of the message that they were putting out there that like you'll still figure it out and you just have to like have a really supportive community around you. And as long as you have that, like you can just like find the strength to keep going. 27:50 Tudos to you. This is a podcast that is absolutely filled with lots of nuggets, your own story in New York, coming out to LA, you're teaching your own entrepreneurship journey and your passion with respect to the underrepresented, right? And actually putting on events. 28:16 and Female Forward as well as last year in pivoting is thank you for being part of the ecosystem here in Los Angeles and next year I wonder what you're going to do in LA Tech Week. I know this week was pretty burned out still so we'll see. We have time. So you know I'd like to give you the opportunity to provide how my listeners can contact you or how's it best to contact you. 28:46 Um, yeah, I'm on LinkedIn. I'm on Instagram. My Instagram is just my name, Shivani Hanwad. Um, my email is just shivani at shivanilaw.com. So I guess any of those are kind of the best ways to find me or connect with me. 29:01 Okay, and we're going to shift gears back to this sandbox. You are a guest here to the founder sandbox. And again, my mission is to build resilient, scalable, and purpose-driven companies. So I always like to ask each of my guests what the word means, resilience, purpose-driven, and scalable, sustainable businesses. Each of my guests has a different meaning. And it's 29:30 actually one of the highlights of my podcast for me. Okay, so am I doing all three? Yes, you will. Okay. You already talked a little bit about resilience, but what does it mean to you? What does resilience mean to you? Shivani Ha. I think resilience just means to me, it's just like to persevere, to keep going. And I think all of us have our own challenges, obstacles and hardships. And I think finding the strength to just kind of get through those. 29:59 Because you don't always get over everything that you kind of maybe get through in your life, but getting through it is, I guess, the way to look at it in my mind. And then just kind of still making stuff happen, even if it's hard, is the way I look at resilience. To persevere, still making it happen. Thank you. Purpose-driven. You're very purpose-driven. How many back? If we were to scale you. 30:28 Well, purpose-driven, I just find it like, you know, just quick tangent, but like what originally drew me into law school and like wanting to work in the human trafficking space was like, you know, I was caught in these monsoon floods in India when I was working in Bollywood. And I learned about human trafficking and that's kind of what I wanted to work on. And I have worked on it in different ways, like, you know, changing that law in Delaware and then my work on the TVPGA as part of the New York State Trafficking Coalition. 30:58 So I have worked on that. And I just think that's always been kind of my, I guess, anchor point in a way of like a lot of the work or the pro bono work even that I do through my law firm. And part of why I've kept my law firm is because now no one tells me how I get to spend my time or money. I wanna work on representing children that have been trafficked and do those cases pro bono. I can do that. No one's like, no, you need more billable hours. Like it's up to me. 31:26 So I have a couple of nonprofits that I work with that I represent kids that have been trafficked to get them either status here or just like to a safer spot. And I really love that work. So the work I do with the creatives and everything, it kind of funds and provides me the ability to do this other work. So I think purpose-driven is just like figuring out what it is that you're passionate about and what your anchor point is. Like, why are you doing this? Like, what is it that's getting you through and what gets you out of bed? 31:55 Like I get really excited to like work on my clients' cases because I think they're doing really incredible things. Yes. So I think purpose-driven is just like that, like finding what you're passionate about and like how you can have a positive impact in the community. I have goosebumps. I had, you went off on a little tangent. That was a very important tangent and as it is your anchor point. So thank you for sharing, Shivani. Sustainable growth. 32:23 Okay, what's sustainable? So this is something I'm working on now. Yes. I think, you know, for me, I was an accidental law firm founder, you know, that like I kept meeting these people and like that needed help and like I, I never really thought I would start my own law firm. And so I think it's been a journey of figuring out how to like run a law firm and grow it and all of this and like. 32:48 I'm getting to that point where it's like, okay, what am I doing? Am I still doing this? Am I merging it with something else or someone else? And I'm very fortunate to have really great partners. I'm really fortunate to have the opportunity to these couple of law firms have offered for me to merge my law firm with theirs, join them, all of that. So it's figuring that part of it out. But I think, you know, to be sustainable or scalable, I think one thing, especially people who are type A like me, 33:17 that we struggle with is delegating. And that like finding, you know, you're not good at everything. You're not like, the first thing I did was hire a tax guy. Cause I was like, I don't do this. Like I don't know how to do anything tax wise, but it's just like figuring out like, you know, what you're good at and what you're not good at instead of trying to learn everything, figuring out how to delegate or finding team members to help you with the stuff you're not good at. Because I think a lot of people, especially founders try and hold on to everything. 33:46 And that's kind of what leads to burnout because if you're trying to do stuff that you're just not great at, you just always are gonna feel defeated. But if you have other people that are good at that stuff, supporting you in that, and you get to focus on the stuff you're really good at, then that's gonna energize you because then you're being more successful because you're doing the things you're great at. And then you're being supported still by other people. So you have that mental bandwidth to keep doing and keep running in the right direction. 34:14 what the stuff that you're passionate about, you're good at, what you're trying to grow. So I think to be sustainable or scalable, learning how to delegate is a really important skillset that it takes some time and emotional bandwidth to be able to be okay with letting go of something. Cause like most founders, like their companies are their babies. Like they're growing it. And you know, it's just so hard. It's like saying like, 34:44 It's like you're finding a nanny for your child. Like, okay, I'm okay with letting this person do this part of my business. So. Excellent analogy. And it also probably has to do with your own awareness, right? And the maturity of recognizing there are certain things that I just don't wanna do, but I don't like it or I'm not good at it. And the maturity and awareness that it's better done by someone else, right? 35:13 Yes. And I'm also self-employed and, you know, pushing through. And I have also delegated many things. I'm having a fantastic team, the producer of my podcast, and I let them do and tell, I follow their orders to tell you the truth. But you need that sometimes. Sometimes it's easier if someone just tells you what you need to do and then they're just handling the rest. 35:42 Um, and thank you for joining me in the, the, um, founder sandbox podcast this month, you know, um, to my listeners, if you liked this episode with Shivani Han what sign up for the monthly release, um, where founders, business owners, corporate directors and professional service providers provide their own origin stories. And they tell their stories about resilience purpose driven and scalable. 36:11 Thank you again. You can listen to these episodes on any major podcast streaming service. Signing off for this month. Thank you. Thanks, Brenda.  

Downhill freeride legend Cam Zink and freeride motocross icon Tyler Bereman join us in the studio to watch Round 8 of Supercross at Daytona! This race never fails to deliver, and Daytona brought some wild moments that sparked some awesome conversations—making it an epic one to watch. Let's dive in and have some unfiltered conversations about Daytona! Watch the race along with us on Peacock or the Supermotocross Video Pass.

Big nerd talk with the legendary duo Smif-N-Wessun! Tek and Steele share insights into their friendships with Biggie and Tupac, discussing the stories that influenced their careers and hip-hop culture. They reflect on their artistic evolution in Brooklyn, their youth, and the challenges of navigating the industry as emerging stars.Smif-N-Wessun's new album, Infinity is out NOWFollow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah, Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal. A film so magnificently, obliviously ridiculous that it could only exist in the pre-9/11 era, where the greatest threat to air travel wasn't terrorism, but satanic heavy metal concerts broadcast live from a 747. Yes, that's the plot. And no, it does not get any smarter from there. Let's start with the hero we never asked for: Slade Craven (yes, that's his real name), a Marilyn Manson knockoff who looks like Hot Topic threw up on a scarecrow. This man struts onto the plane in full goth-rock regalia, sneering at everyone like he just walked out of a badly lit music video, but give him 30 minutes and he transforms from a moody poser into an airborne action hero, karate-kicking terrorists and saving the day with all the grace of a drunk dad at a Slipknot concert. Watching him go from “edgy Rockstar” to “Die Hard protagonist” is like watching Ozzy Osbourne suddenly pilot a space shuttle. It makes no sense, and that's why it's beautiful. The cast, if you can call them that, behaves less like humans and more like malfunctioning AI programmed by someone who thinks they understand human emotions. Dialogue is delivered with all the enthusiasm of a hostage video, and nobody reacts to anything with the appropriate level of concern. At one point, a terrorist hijacks the plane, and the reaction from the crew is roughly equivalent to someone realizing they forgot to pay their internet bill. And then there's Joe Mantegna, who spends every scene looking like he wandered onto the wrong set and refused to leave. His job is to play an FBI agent trying to make sense of the madness, but he mostly just stares into the abyss, radiating the same exhausted energy as a substitute teacher dealing with a class that just discovered energy drinks. You can feel him asking himself, Why am I here? The answer: we don't know, Joe. We really don't. The villains? Well, they think they're terrorists, but their actual motivation is so incoherent that by the time their master plan is revealed (summoning Satan via airplane concert???), you'll have given up on logic entirely. There's hacking, plane fights, a shockingly high number of fake Slade Cravens, and an ending so abrupt it feels like the film itself decided it had suffered enough. Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal is cinematic junk food at its absolute worst—and most entertaining. It's a movie that doesn't just jump the shark; it hijacks the shark midair, flies it into a storm, and then fights Satan on top of it. If you love bad movies, this one deserves a place on your shelf, right next to a can of expired Monster Energy and a broken Playstation 2 controller.

Join us for an unforgettable interview with the one and only Dion Dawkins, aka the “Shnowman”! Brandon Marshall, Hollywood, Kayla Nicole Brown, and Mike Sims-Walker dive into the world of business, NFL stories, and the fascinating past that shaped Dion into the charismatic figure he is today. From his early days shoveling snow to becoming a key player in the Buffalo Bills, Dion shares it all. Don't miss this unfiltered conversation that brings the “Shnowman” to life! #IAmAthlete #Shnowman #NFL #BuffaloBills #SportsInterviews #BusinessTalks Get closer to the live events you love with Vivid Seats! Download the app for personalized event recommendations and earn rewards with every ticket purchase. - https://vividseats.go.link/gPKvK Get your game day experience started—use the Vivid Picks app to win cash and grab tickets through Vivid Seats, all in one place! - https://www.vividpicks.com/promo/athlete Stay in the loop!

Darcy is an incredibly talented snowboarder, full throttle no matter the setting—whether it's the Olympics, X Games, or the backcountry. He destroys anything and everything in his path. In this episode, we dive into progression, contests, injuries, health, what fuels him, and what's next, all with plenty of jokes. Tune in and enjoy!   Presented by Monster Energy  Supported by K2 snowboarding & Autumn Headwear

Hosts: - Dr. Ashlee Gethner DSW, LCSW: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer - Jennifer Woosley Saylor LPCC S: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer Key Topics Discussed: Listener Feedback: Many listeners reached out expressing they learned from episodes on moral injury and foundations supporting first responders. The value of sharing stories and bringing awareness to lesser-known aspects of first responder experiences. Supporting First Responders During Crises: Ashlee shares about community efforts to support firefighters during wildfires, highlighting a story about providing Monster Energy drinks instead of just water, as it was more appreciated. Health and Well-being of First Responders: Discussion on the physical demands of first responder roles and reliance on caffeine and stimulants. Balance between meeting immediate needs during long shifts and long-term health concerns. Mindfulness and Stress Management: The importance of integrating small, intentional mindfulness practices into daily life. Engaging in simple activities with family to achieve mindfulness and stress relief. Personal Stories and Reflections: Ashlee reflects on her father's experience as a first responder, discussing the long-term health implications of the job's stress. The discussion extends to the broader impact on life expectancy and quality of life for first responders post-retirement. Open Invitation for Stories: Jennifer and Ashlee encourage listeners, especially children of first responders and first responders themselves, to share their stories and perspectives on the podcast. Conclusion: Jennifer and Ashlee express their gratitude for the listeners and their engagement. Encouragement for listeners to reach out with thoughts, feedback, or if they want to be featured as a guest. Acknowledgment of the podcast’s growing community and the hosts’ dedication to making change and offering support. Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review "When The Call Hits Home" on your favorite podcast platforms! Follow Us: - Facebook: When The Call Hits Home Podcast - Instagram: @whenthecallhitshome - Whenthecallhitshome.com #WhenTheCallHitsHome #Podcast #FirstResponderFamilies #MoralInjury #MentalHealth --- This podcast does not contain medical / health advice. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Training Velocity LLC and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the Podcast or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in the podcast for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.  WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR ANY ADVICE, COURSE OF TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION, SERVICES OR PRODUCTS THAT YOU OBTAIN THROUGH THIS PODCAST.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

In this episode, we dive into the latest musings of Rosenberg and Ciph as they air their grievances (yeah, they're complaining), but hey, all within reason, right? Was Rosenberg invited to the Larry June, 2 Chainz, and The Alchemist album party? Is Ciph Sounds officially becoming the “old man in the club”? And what's the deal with Michael Rapaport always aggravating Rosenberg? We get into it all. Tap in and hear what's going down!Follow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Ben Galvin, Sr. Director of Omnichannel Retail Sales & eCommerce at Monster Energy, joins hosts Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter to discuss the critical role of category management in today's omnichannel landscape. From the physical shelf to the digital shelf, Ben explains how the fundamentals of CPG have transformed, why search rankings now rival prime in-store placements, and how brands must adapt to shifting consumer behaviors.With a decade of experience in category leadership, Ben shares how data-driven decision-making, cross-channel coordination, and agile responsiveness are essential for modern brand success. He discusses the changing role of syndicated data providers, the growing influence of retail media, and how companies like Coca-Cola, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Monster Energy are setting the standard for omnichannel excellence.Throughout the conversation, Ben offers valuable insights on bridging internal silos, empowering sales teams to think digitally, and reshaping organizational structures to meet the demands of today's marketplace. If you're a brand leader looking to win across in-store and online, this episode is packed with strategic takeaways you won't want to miss.Key TakeawaysThe Digital Shelf is the New Battleground – Just as eye-level placement dominates in-store, top search rankings are critical for online sales success.Cross-Channel Coordination is Essential – Winning in today's market requires seamless alignment across in-store sales, digital commerce, retail media, and category management.Curiosity and Agility Drive Success – Leaders who embrace data-driven decisions, organizational collaboration, and evolving shopper behaviors will outperform competitors in an ever-changing landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did we just experience the defining moment within the better-for-you, functional lifestyle products movement? Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) had quarterly revenue of $332.2 million, which was down 4% YoY. And while that now marks the second straight quarter of YoY revenues losses…sequential QoQ revenue activity increased sharply at 25%. According to Circana last 52-week data, CELSIUS accounted for 30.3% of all energy drink category growth YoY. In addition, Celsius sustained its market share of 11.8% and is securely the third-largest energy drink brand in the category. And I don't want gloss over this accomplishment…as CELSIUS became the first brand in over a decade not named Red Bull or Monster Energy that was able to capture more than a 10% share in the U.S. energy drinks market. Celsius energy drinks has seen massive growth in convenience stores, foodservice (e.g. fast food restaurants), mass retailers like Walmart, the club channel in retailers like Costco, and the Amazon marketplace. Additionally, the early international market development groundwork starting to formalize with CELSIUS extending its relationship with Suntory Beverage & Food and also the first major international market expansion under the PepsiCo umbrella (i.e. Canada). It's my opinion that international expansion presents significant opportunity for incremental growth over the next three to five years. With Celsius at basically full distribution now…the TDP growth will have to come from increased items carried per store. Going forward, Celsius will increase items per store through a combination of product strategies like flavor, format, pack size, and variant expansion. Additionally, CELISUS will continue scaling up the new Essentials lineup that has exceeded the company's expectations. Moreover, they will seek more store placements like leveraging cold display activity in Celsius-branded coolers. But the huge breaking news that accompanied this earnings report was CELSIUS entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Alani Nutrition for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion, comprising a mix of cash and stock. In 2024, Alani Nu became the fourth-largest U.S. energy drink brand…reaching more than $800 million in retail sales across tracked channels…growing an astonishing 63% YoY. Moreover, the combined brand platform of CELSIUS and Alani Nu energy drinks would be considered the fastest growing energy drink brand portfolio of the top 10 categorical competitors...generating slightly below $2 billion in revenue and more than $3.5 billion in tracked channel retail sales over the full-year 2024 period, and would have 16% category share (trailing only the Monster Energy combined brand platform and Red Bull). But I'll also analyze a collection of questions that have huge energy drinks market implications like why did CELSIUS acquire Alani Nu, is there cannibalization risk, will PepsiCo distribute Alani Nu now, CELSIUS product category expansion, and will this set off more market consolidation and another game of independent DSD musical chairs.

Join Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg as they break down the iconic SNL 50 Concert. In true Juan EP style, the conversation quickly turns into a therapy session, with the duo reflecting on their professional struggles. They also dive into the latest Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR album, offering their thoughts on what Drake could have done differently and why his records continue to hit. Plus, Cipha Sounds drops a surprising prediction (many thought he was a right-wing conservative,) but he believes Trump will attempt to overturn the 22nd Amendment and run for a third term.Follow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Brendan Buckley is joined by none other than surfing's very own Pete Weber aka Cam Richards. They break down all the surf news this week including big wave surfing psychology and all the behind the scenes moments from Episode 3 of Stab Highway East Coast, Presented by Monster Energy. Thanks for tuning in!

Wooo, That's some gas fumes. Andrew accidentally stinks up his house with gas for this episode. We got some project car updates on the Volvo and Brad's Corolla. NASCAR makes it's return for the season to Bowman-Gray stadium for a super fun race and we discuss how Monster Energy livery cars bring big Kyle energy. 

Caleb Alvarez is the founder of Shadow Light Studios, an agency specializing in high-converting paid and organic content. He has worked with major consumer brands like Monster Energy, Snapchat, and Samsung, as well as influencers like Tony Hawk, Logan Paul, Ice Cube, and many more.In this episode of DTC Pod, Caleb breaks down how founders can create better content, build and scale a content engine, and strike the right balance between organic and paid content. He unpacks everything from finding your USP and mapping out content pillars to establishing a sprint-based production process. Caleb also shares how he helped scale Nectar Hard Seltzer from $2M to $5M in revenue using only organic content.Interact with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. Founder-Led Content Strategies2. Building a Content Engine: Key Roles and Process3. Systems for Creating and Managing Content4. Agile Workflow for Content Creation5. Social Media Content Types and Pillars6. Optimizing Content for Conversions7. Balancing Paid and Organic Marketing8. Balancing Virality and Conversion GoalsTimestamps00:00 Caleb's background and getting into content creation 05:22 How Shadow Light Studios works with brands 07:35 The power of founder-led content and storytelling 12:44 Who should create founder-led content 15:02 Key pillars for effective founder-led brand content18:55 Balancing content creation as a founder with limited time22:16 How to structure content teams and roles28:40 Paid ads vs. organic content—how they work together31:39 Building a content strategy and implementing a system36:18 Managing content sprints and pipeline43:01 Content that performs vs. content that converts49:01 Lead capture and conversion optimization techniques53:09 Wrap up and where to follow Caleb AlvarezShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok  Caleb Alvarez - Founder of Shadow Light StudiosBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

Cipha Sounds is in Vegas with French Montana, trying to make business moves did he succeed, or wasFrench on rapper time? Plus, Cipha and Rosenberg break down Kendrick Lamar's Grammy sweep.Follow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosenberg opens up about the emotional journey of the birth of his first child, sharing intimate details about the experience that changed his life forever. Meanwhile, Cipha Sounds offers a candid look at the realities of fatherhood, from the ups to the unexpected challenges. Together, they explore the joys, struggles, and growth that come with stepping into the role of a dad, proving that parenthood isn't just a transition, it's a transformation.Follow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It would take a lot to kill Chippa Wilson. But 90 hours of travel + 90 degree heat + a night out in Miami nearly did it... and that was just day 1 of Stab Highway East Coast (USA) presented by Monster Energy. This week we meet the 16 characters in our newest road trip challenge series, take a hot lap around Japan with Red Bull No Contest, discuss the 30 world titles leaving the tour, new sponsor updates, Nazare forecasts and so much more.

Maria Thomsen: A true legend in women's snowboarding. From landing magazine covers to winning Video Part of the Year with Transworld, her style and talent have been pushing the sport in the right direction for years. We dive into street snowboarding, life, powder, tricks, and so much more. Thanks for coming on, Maria! 

In honor of Mac Miller's new album Balloonerism (RIP) and Rosenberg's new arrival to the family, we're taking a week off and giving you a throwback episode with Peter and MacFollow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Eli Tomac unfiltered like never before. Eli dives into unheard stories from his rookie season, winning his first Monster Energy Supercross title, the origins of "BEAST MODE," his plans for retirement, and why he still has unfinished business in the sport. Gypsy Gang, enjoy the show as Eli Tomac unleashes the beast at Anaheim 1!PRESENTED BY: Monster Energy

In this episode, Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg dive into the much-talked-about "beef" between Drake and LeBron James, analyzing what went down and asking the question, is Drake snitching? They explore what Drake's next move might be and whether the damage is already too far gone.Cipha also opens up about an unforgettable hangout with Rihanna, where they reminisced about the past, sparking a deeper conversation about loyalty, gratitude, and the life breakthroughs both Rosenberg and Cipha experienced along the way.Follow The Show:PatreonDiscordYoutubeInstagramX(Twitter)Follow Cipha Sounds:InstagramX(Twitter)TikTokFollow Rosenberg:InstagramX(Twitter)TIkTokThis podcast is sponsored by Monster Energy and Monster Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.