What happens when talent, perseverance, and outside-the-box thinking collide? You get Dr. Yaya Diamond. In this episode, Mike Mannino sits down with Yaya to uncover the incredible story of how she went from growing up on the road with her superstar mother to launching her own broadcasting network, becoming a CEO, and continuing to dominate in music, business, and martial arts.

Yaya shares her journey through law school, Italian opera, acting, entrepreneurship, and what she learned growing up in the entertainment spotlight. She talks about the value of failure, the mental strength developed through martial arts, and how she transformed trauma into power.

From founding Karate schools to launching Red Hot Reality Entertainment and Women to Women Broadcast Network, Yaya proves that passion paired with action is unstoppable. You’ll also hear her unfiltered thoughts on passive income myths and the secret behind staying humble while building empires.

Whether you're chasing your dream or still figuring it out, this episode is packed with inspiration, clarity, and a real look at the grit behind success.

Dr. Yaya Diamond is the CEO of Red Hot Reality Entertainment and Co-CEO of the Women to Women and Tru Ride Broadcast Networks. A creative powerhouse, she’s also a professional singer, martial artist, coach, and advocate for women entrepreneurs.

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