Best Rico Ramirez Podcasts (2026)

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Over the Edge: Tyler’s Fall, Fight, and Comeback 1:29:59

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tyler Keller, whose journey is rooted in grit, faith, and resilience. Tyler grew up on a small farm in Michigan, surrounded by rodeo culture—both of his parents were professional rodeo athletes, as were his older sisters. Following in their footsteps, Tyler competed at a national level, earning rodeo schol…

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Movement, Mastery, and Meaning: The Fran Estevis Story 1:14:12

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In this episode, we sit down with Frances “Fran” Esteves, an Occupational Therapist with nearly 19 years of experience serving students across the Rio Grande Valley. Fran shares how her lifelong connection to movement — from dancing with a semi-professional ballet company to teaching classical ballet in North Dakota and coaching rhythmic gymnastics…

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Episode 16: Season 1 Finale, The First 15. 57:36

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Episode Description — Season 1 Finale: “The First 15” In this special season finale, we hit pause and look back at the journey that brought us here. From powerful comeback stories to raw, unfiltered conversations about resilience, purpose, and real-life struggles, we revisit the first 15 episodes that shaped Season 1. Join us as we reflect on the l…

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Episode 15: Semper Fi: The Unbreakable Spirit of Charlie Merritt 1:21:50

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At just 17 years old, Charlie Merritt made a promise — to serve, to lead, and to never back down. Following in his father’s footsteps, he earned the title of United States Marine at Parris Island, beginning a journey defined by grit, discipline, and heart. After eight years on active duty and four in the reserves, Charlie carried that same intensit…

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Episode 14: Full Throttle: How Mario Built His Own Way Back 1:15:25

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For as long as he can remember, Mario Bonfante has lived for speed — from BMX tracks and motocross jumps to the smooth pavement of road racing. By the time he was sixteen, he had earned his pro card, chasing the dream of becoming one of the best. But in September of 2006, a BMX crash changed everything. The accident left him paralyzed — but not pow…

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Episode 13: The Rise of Armando Ramirez 1:05:11

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At just 18 years old, Armando Ramirez’s life changed in an instant. What began as an ordinary night ended in tragedy when a drive-by shooting left him fighting for his life. His heart stopped for 12 minutes. Doctors said the odds were slim — but Armando had other plans. Now living with a T9–T10 spinal cord injury, Armando has defied every expectati…

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Episode 12: Corey Lee: A Veteran’s Courage to Begin Again 1:44:37

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In this episode, we sit down with Corey Lee — better known as Pheez. At just 18 years old, Corey joined the Navy on September 6, 2001, only five days before 9/11 changed the world. What he thought would be a four-year enlistment turned into deployments, life-altering experiences, and a path he never expected. Corey opens up about his time serving a…

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Episode 11: Eric's Straight Talk About Rehab, Sex & Survival After SCI Mature themes 2:01:44

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Listener discretion is advised. Eric’s story is raw, real, and unforgettable. After surviving two major crashes that left him with spinal cord injuries, he takes us inside the highs and lows of rehab—sharing how medication-induced hallucinations tested his mind, and how humor became his tool to calm others and himself. He recalls the unlikely momen…

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Episode 10: Fighting Spirit: Jody’s Journey from Survivor to Champion” 1:22:41

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Jody’s story is one of resilience, faith, and fighting spirit. He shares how a life-changing accident deepened his spiritual connection and set him on a journey of recovery at Craig Hospital. Through the ups and downs, he battled depression and discovered purpose and joy in adaptive sports. Today, Jody is not only the reigning Wheelchair Boxing Hea…

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Episode 9: Julia Bramwell MD: The Doctor Who Asked Why 1:10:10

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Episode Description (Dr. Julia Bramwell) In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Julia Bramwell, a board-certified pediatrician who has dedicated over two decades to medicine before making a bold shift to launch Invest in My Health Corp. Julia opens up about her personal journey, the challenges she faced, and the pivotal experiences that res…

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Episode 8: Clown to Clinician: The Journey of Britt Sitzes, OTR/ATP 1:45:59

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In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Britt Sitzes, OTR/ATP — from performing as a clown to becoming an occupational therapist and later a respected ATP. Britt’s career path is full of unexpected turns, but each step shaped the impact he would go on to make in the mobility world. We talk about his time at National Seating and Mobi…

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Episode 7: Finding Freedom in Laughter 48:52

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Episode 7: Phillip Bramwell: Finding Freedom in Laughter In this episode, we welcome comedian and performer Phillip Bramwell. Born with quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Phillip brings a sharp sense of humor and a fresh perspective on life, independence, and disability. With a background that includes professional acting and modeling, he’s no stranger t…

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Episode 6: A Conversation with Dr. Allison Kyral: Adaptive Fitness & PT Insights 58:04

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Allison Kyral, DPT, to explore the world of adaptive fitness, physical therapy, and patient care for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Alyson shares her journey pursuing her DPT, the experiences that shaped her approach, and her passion for creating inclusive fitness spaces. We also dive into her work with…

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Episode 5: Walk This Walk with Integrity 1:00:30

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In this inspiring episode, Shawn Simmons opens up about his journey of perseverance after a below-the-knee amputation. Through determination and rehab, he discovered wheelchair basketball — first playing with the ParaSports Spurs and now competing at the collegiate level with the University of Texas at Arlington. His dedication has also led to an i…

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Episode 4: The Master Plan; Victoria's Victory 1:04:07

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From the softball field to the stables, Victoria’s journey is one of grit, grace, and growth. In this episode of The Wheelchair Roundtable, Victoria shares her powerful story—from the day her life changed with a diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome, to the long road of recovery that followed. Before her injury, she was fiercely competitive on the sof…

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Episode 3: More Than a Diagnosis: Mario’s Drive to Build a Future" 1:06:54

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In this episode of The Wheelchair Roundtable, we pull up a seat with Mario — a C5/C6 incomplete spinal cord injury survivor whose story is a blueprint of resilience. After facing the unthinkable, Mario didn’t stop at survival. He went back to school, pushed through the barriers, and pursued a master’s degree in civil engineering. Through grit, dete…

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Episode 2: Danny Flores; Life at C5/C6 – Unbroken 52:34

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In this powerful episode of The Wheelchair Roundtable, we pull up a seat with Danny Flores, a resilient force from right here in the Rio Grande Valley. Danny shares the raw, unfiltered story of the day everything changed—a C5/C6 incomplete spinal cord injury that rewired his body but never touched his spirit. We talk about what it means to wake up …

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What is an ATP? (And How Did We Become One?) 54:47

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Welcome to the debut episode of Wheelchair Roundtable! 🎙️ In this opener, your hosts Rico and Roland—both proud Assistive Technology Professionals (ATPs)—break down what an ATP actually does, and why this role is a critical piece of the mobility puzzle. But we’re not just talking job titles—we’re getting personal. We share our own journeys into the…

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Derrick Tran | The Rise of Bigstraw Boba, Ventura County's 1st Boba Shop 1:01:03

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Derrick Tran | The Rise of Bigstraw Boba Entrepreneur & Business Owner Instagram.com/therealbigstrawboba

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Memo Gomez | The Importance of a Business Consultant 57:34

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Memo Gomez | Memo & Co. Business Consultant and Financial Services Instagram.com/m3mo_gomez instagram.com/m3moandco (805)625-4277

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The Dark Side Of Ambition 19:44

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Host chat about the dark side of ambition.

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Inside the Mind of JOJO Ramirez | Capriccio Inc. 1:04:07

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Throughout our podcasting journey we have encountered different characters that embody the A's of influence. Without a doubt, this week's guest, Jojo Ramirez embodies "Attitude", and this is why. It is said that a wise man doesn't give the right answers, he poses the right questions. As a restaurant entrepreneur Jojo has been fighting since March o…

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Jason Ly | Exotic Kandies 31:52

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After nearly two years of interviewing great millennial minds, we thought we had seen it all. And then we met Jason. Jason Ly is an up and coming entrepreneur in the e-commerce scene with his brand Exotic Kandies. The thing about Jason is that he is not waiting for his shot at success, he is creating it with relentless action... during a global pan…

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Barbara Lizzet Sanchez | PR Specialist, Social Activist & Dear Friend 56:14

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"Utilize your power to help others." -Barbara Lizzet Sanchez If we had to describe Barbara in two words, they would be "Hero's Journey." Let us explain. You are not the hero, your audience is, and you're the one to help guide them on their journey! Barbara understood this as a young girl in Mexico, which is when she made the decision to be the woma…

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Intro to Manifestation w/ Raechelle Rosal 56:33

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When you believe that whatever you want is going to become your reality, that's manifestation. Everyone has a coming out story. A story of when they exited the trajectory they thought would be their entire life. Before Rae embarked on her journey of helping women confidently manifest inner peace by mastering their mindset, she was on a trajectory l…

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The Gourmet District w/ Chef Matt Palmer & Cmpnd Frankie 54:06

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What do you get when you blend a young chef with a streetwear powerhouse? A dynamic duo that goes by the name "The Gourmet District." Check this. We have interviewed a few of the most successful start-up entrepreneurs in the local food scene. Just when we thought we had seen it all, Chef Palmer and Cmpnd Frankie hit us with the partnership of the y…

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Giselle Soto | The Brow Goat IS BACK! 39:23

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Are you ready for the G.O.A.T? Back by popular demand we invited Miss. Giselle Soto to join us for a follow up episode on Millennial Minset. Within a month of releasing her first episode Giselle's genuine personality and charisma blew our audience away! Don't let the name "BROW GOAT" fool you, Giselle is one of the sweetest and most humble souls yo…

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Mr. Birria | Jonathan Lopez from Birria To Go (Español) 53:22

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(Episodio en español) Jonathan Lopez (también conocido como Mr.Birria) parece que salió de la nada y comenzó a dominar el mercado local de birria! La pregunta que todos tenemos es, cómo lo hizo? En este episodio, nos sumergimos en la mente del Mr. Birria y diseccionamos la mente de este emprendedor mientras analizamos lo que se necesita para comenz…

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The Dark Side Of Optimism | Toxic Postivity 32:05

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We shouldn’t have to pretend that everything’s OK when it isn’t. What is toxic positivity? Toxic positivity is the excessive practice of looking at the bright side in all situations. It is asking yourself or others to turn off their emotions or consideration of negative outcomes in the pursuit of staying optimistic or staying happy.…

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Mason Kirk | Day Trading for a Living, Transforming $500 to +$40k 42:17

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"It's my job to help my clients train their emotions." -Mason The Millennial Mindset tribe knows the deal. We highlight everyday millennials doing irregular things. Mason Kirk is a millennial doing just that. We are currently living in the new wild west of stock market investing and Mason is leading his pack taking every shot he gets. The stock mar…

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Dustin Sullivan | God Doesn't Make Mistakes, Money is a Tool 1:01:42

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Dustin Sullivan is a man guided by ideas an concepts. You might not understand what this means now, but it becomes evident just a few minutes into this episode. Dustin currently serves as Vice President Merchant National Sales Manager for a bank, but this is just a fancy title representing his values and talents as a person. You cannot reach these …

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Frank "Downstar" Garcia | The Hustle is a Disease, All You Have In Life Is Time 1:15:50

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Do you know why you should never bet against Frank "Downstar" Garcia? If you run a brand you already know, but for those that don't, let me tell you. He is one of the most consistent men you'll ever meet! Also, its hard to beat a man that knows the hustle is his disease... Frank founded his company Downstar Inc. when he was just a teenager. He has …

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Andy Zamora | The Prodigy Mortgage Lender, Expecting Success (Re-upload) 1:05:41

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Over the years we have heard. "To be the best, you have to believe you are!" This familiar quote vibrates off the pages of every mindset book and seminar you have ever attended. In this episode we sat down with Andy Zamora from the Mortgage Guys, who not only believes in success, but he "expects it". Andy Zamora is a rising star loan officer who is…

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Giselle Soto | Celibrity Eyebrow Artist 45:37

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Giselle Soto is the name to remember because according to her, she is going to be known worldwide! (She isn't lying) In just a few short years, Giselle has garnered an impressive resume in the beauty industry earning the moniker, "The Brow G.O.A.T." From grooming her tia's eyebrows in her living room to crafting the brows of Hollywoods celebrities …

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Diego Rodriguez - From Club Promoter to Food Entrepreneur, Understanding Your Audience 44:18

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If you've ever had a conversation with Diego Rodriguez you know that he always keeps it real. On this episode we sat with Diego to talk about his pivot from a club promoter to food entrepreneur and why Mom & Pops Tacos was voted the #1 Food Truck in Ventura County. Diego chops it up and tells us how he's utilized one skill, "paying attention", to b…

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Lifestyle Videography, Content Creation with Al Diaz -Aesthetic Al 38:03

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Al Diaz is a self-taught videographer with an eye for lifestyle cotent. Seriously, Aesthetic Al as he goes by on his social platforms has skills behind the lense. He first came into our radar a year back when he produced ecommerce based lifestyle content for Cre8 Sounds. From rhythmic transitions to captivating images, he blended his content to fit…

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Your "Habits" Might Be Addictions 24:12

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You have heard it before, "It takes 21 days to form a habit." This might be true. However, the reality is that it can easily also be an addiction. In this short episode we talk about the contrast between habits and addictions and a thin line that divides them both. We discuss how the simple act of reading self development books can lead people down…

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Building an Electrifying Community w/ Hilario Guerrero 47:13

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This week we invited our long time friend and supporter of the pod Hilario Guerrero to sit down with us and talk about how he is building an electrifying community within his industry. Coming from humble beginnings all Hilario knew was how to make money the traditional way by working hard at his day job, that was until he met a family that changed …

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Investing in the Stock Market w/ Stock Stragies, Options Trading, Favorite Stock Pick 35:48

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Are you investing in the stock market right now? We are sure that is a resounding YES! If you are not, then this is the episode for you. We Invited the Stock Strategies team over to discus the current state of the stock market and why you should be investing as well. Brandon, Jessie and Joe are the Founders of this group that they started as a way …

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Fernando Caro | Recognizing Strong Masculine Energy, Spiritual Energy In Business 49:43

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Fernando Caro showed up with us this week to discuss a topic that many of us high performers abide by but don't talk about publicly, the concept of utilizing strong masculine energy. Fernando shares his humble perspective on recognizing when you are not being the man you need to be, and inviting yourself to put your ego aside in order to invest you…

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Quarantine Chat | Millennials Think COVID-19 Is A Joke 41:29

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Corona Virus!! *Cardi B Voice* In this episode we respect social distancing as we have a chat in separate rooms regarding COVID-19 and how we are reacting to it. This episode was recorder a few days prior on Friday April 3rd, which at the rate this virus is spreading will mean that the figured we shared will be outdated. Topics we cover: -Why Mille…

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Prince Blount | Good Girls Over Vixens, Dating an Adult Entertainer, Veteran Talk 56:44

6y ago56:44

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Marco Blount A.K.A "Prince Blount" is unlike any other guest we have invited in our podcast. Through YELP reviews and his consistent responses on “Dilema of the Day”; he has built his reputation as a charismatic yet hilarious character. He is a host on the “FourLokoz Podcast”, who shares a seat at the table with Rico and Mambo from our very own q95…

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Christina Marie Brophy | A Story of Empowerment From Fear to Power 56:24

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Christina Marie Brophy is not you average person, she is much more than that. Christina has been on our radar for a while now, not because of he accomplishments as a high achiever, but because of her selfless spirit. Everything that she does is done with intention to help those that can't help themselves. Why you ask? Because she once needed saving…

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Seoul Sausage Oxnard, Restaurant Entrepreneur & Foodie Brandon Thillman 57:03

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On this week of Inside the Millennial Mindset we discuss Sausage talk with co-owner and creative mind behind Seoul Sausage Oxnard, Brandon Thillman. Brandon got on our radar a few months back when we heard about a local foodie restaurant hosting a Smash Bros tournament, it was a big success. Since then Brandon Thillman in Seoul Sausage Oxnard has g…

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Rudy "El Toro" Ochoa | Oxnard Ca, Professional Boxer 1:04:12

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Rudy Ochoa is a Professional Boxer based out of Oxnard California with an immaculate record of 10 wins, 0 loses, with 6 knock outs. Rudy is a true warrior that not only fights his battles with his fist but tackles his obstacles with his big heart. In this podcast we interview high performing millennials and dissect the secre behind their success. W…

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2019 Recap | The Winners, Losers, Most Impactful! 48:46

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Cheers to the new decade. As we know, 2019 has come to an end. In this episode, we recap our experience with Inside the Millennial Mindset and discuss the conversations we had with our guests. We talk our personal favorites, the ones we thought were off-brand and the unsuspecting guest who held the top spot as the most downloaded episode for severa…

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Andy Zamora | The Prodigy Mortgage Lender, Expecting Success 1:04:40

6y ago1:04:40

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Over the years we have heard. "To be the best, you have to believe you are!" This familiar quote vibrates off the pages of every mindset book and seminar you have ever attended. In this episode we sat down with Andy Zamora from the Mortage Guys, who not only believes in success, but he "expects it". Andy Zamora is a rising star loan officer who is …

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Relationships Suck in 2019! or Do They.. 43:25

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Today we sit down and talk about a topic that is so popular that it will be remembered in meme history, are relationships harder in 2019? ( So... are relationships a thing in 2019 or we just gonna be friends for 7 months? ) We dive deep into conversation stating several facts and supporting evidence from our research and personal lives. So what is …

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Why We Think You're Going to Fail! 19:03

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Today we decided to keep it simple and talk about a topic that is so simple yet overlooked. The art of showing up. In this host chat, we share our thoughts and experiences past failures and how simply showing up would have been the factor for success.

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What It Takes To Be The #1 Real Estate Agent 53:42

6y ago53:42

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Jose Luiz Morales is a successful real estate entrepreneur by most standards. However, he is no stranger to hardships and failure. From hitting rock bottom to being the CEO of the Morales Group accompanied by the title of #1 agent in Ventura County, he holds nothing back when sharing his story.