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The One Percent PodcastZach Owings on Quitting The MLB, Self-Worth, and GaryVee Saving His LifeWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Today, we sat down with Zach Owings, a former major league professional baseball player for the Miami Marlins. Growing up, Zach's success was only measured by how well he performed in sports, and his self-worth was tied to his performance in sports. As a result, he struggled to understand his value to the world, his love for himself, and, more importantly, his self-worth. When Zach got drafted to the Miami Marlins, he labeled it as “the worst day of his life”. All the years of hard work and dedication lead...2025-07-021h 58The One Percent PodcastAlan Gabay: The Pain Money Couldn’t Heal, and His Grandmother & Mothers Lasting ImpactWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In this episode, we sat down with the Director of Luxery Sales of Serhant, Alan Gabay. Alan is a social media influencer in the real estate space, but in this episode we get to see him beyond that. We dive into Alan’s childhood growing up in the Bronx in a one bedroom apartment with his grandmother and his mother, and learn how these two incredible women have given him the confidence to succeed. He opens up about the impact these two women have had on him, and the em...2025-06-161h 14The One Percent PodcastNetflix Didn't Kill Blockbuster - The Real Story From CEO Jim KeyesIn this episode, we sit down with Jim Keyes, who led Blockbuster and 7-Eleven as CEO, revealing the untold truth behind one of the biggest business collapses. We learn about the real internal battles at Blockbuster, why Netflix is only part of the truth, his childhood struggles growing up, and how education is the key to freedom. 2025-06-091h 34The One Percent PodcastQ&A - Finding Purpose, Overcoming Fear, Navigating Relationships With DifferencesWe have accomplished a lot over the past few months, and we're finally closing in on 1K subscribers. I would've never believed this would be possible. A couple of weeks ago, I put a Q&A on my story on my Instagram for questions you'd like me to answer. So here's 50 minutes of answering them! Expect to learn how to overcome fear, find purpose in life, navigate differences in relationships, best practices to plan for the future, and so much more..Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify...2025-05-1950 minThe One Percent PodcastZach Cummings: Addiction To Suffering, Failure To Proud Of Ourselves, Perception Of LoveWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. This time, we sat down with our good friend Zach Cummings, co-host of The Journey Podcast. If you have been here, you know him. I have sat down multiple times and had some wonderful conversations. In this episode, we explore various topics such as people being addicted to suffering, our perception of love as we get older, and trying to feel more proud of ourselves and what we do daily. I hope you guys enjoy this episode. Thank you guys for all the love. Don't forget to grow today...2025-05-031h 52The One Percent PodcastEniola Durosinmi: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations, Letting Go Of Anger, Trusting God's PathWe sat down for Part 2 with Eniola Durosinmi aka "E". In our first conversation, E was battling a lot from grieving his brother's death, dealing with depression, and seeking God. A year and a half later, Eniola has made some incredible strides in his life. Co-Founding a professional development network called Jr's Black on Wall Street, which bridges the gap between tech through skill development, exposure, and mentorship. Through this past year, he has also been facing challenges such as managing unprocessed anger, healing from old destructive patterns, and negative emotions that he still feels from his brother's passing...2025-04-151h 52The One Percent PodcastActor Jabbar Lewis: Finding God, Working With Will Smith, and Letting Go of Your Past SelfWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Thank you all for tuning in and for the support! In this episode, we sit down with Jabbar Lewis. Jabbar is an accomplished actor who starred in The Emancipation, where he worked alongside Will Smith. He also played the leading role in The Distinguished, a drama and fantasy short film featured on Roku. It wasn't always like this for him as he moved to LA at 17 to become an actor. He has been acting for over ten years now and has faced immense challenges along the way. Letting go...2025-03-261h 55The One Percent PodcastBlake Guss: Mental Health Expert Explains How We Can CURE DepressionWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In this episode, we sat down again with an incredible mentor, teacher, and my friend, Blake Guss. Blake is a meditation coach with over 10 years of experience. He has traveled the world to help individuals unlock the answers from within, letting go of trauma and alleviating trauma, and in alignment with themselves. We diveChapters:00:00 - Introduction02:13 - What Do You Do?03:02 - How Do We Unlock The Answers From Within?10:10 - How Can We Heal Our Trauma?13:14 - The Best Addition Is Through Subtraction17:00 - Can Excessive Self-Awareness Be...2025-03-211h 15The One Percent PodcastActor Stefano Carannante: On Role In Severance, Living an Authentic Life & Self-LoveWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. As always, thank you for tuning in. I spoke with Stefano Carannante in this week's episode. He appeared in the hit Apple TV+ show Severance as Dario R. We touch on various topics, such as his role in Severance and learning from Ben Stiller, his acting career in Italy, his move to the US, and how he started to live his life in authenticity while also showing himself love. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_https://www.instagram.com/stefanocarannanteTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify...2025-03-061h 49The One Percent PodcastPat Bertell Host Of Culture Shock Pod Explains Why We Need To Trust God's Plan & Lean Into FaithWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Thank you for your continued support and love for every episode. In this episode, we sit with Pat Bertell, Host of The Culture Shock Podcast. Pat is curious about understanding the world around him and life itself. He is deep in his Christian faith and has even created a Bible Study every Wednesday at 8 PM on YouTube Live. We discuss a lot in this episode, such as his incredible relationship with his father, growing pains in his 20s, becoming a better man for his son, what it has meant...2025-02-261h 42The One Percent PodcastRelationship Therapist & Expert: Shares Why You Are Struggling In Relationships & How To Save ItWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast; as always, I want to thank you for all the continued love and support you all show with each episode! This week I sat down with Laura Caruso a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert. Laura helps individuals and couples build healthy and meaningful connections with others. As she helps others, she has been navigating her way through her relationships. As we learn in this episode, relationships are a bit more complex than we think. We dive into key tips to save your relationship and create healthier ones, letting go...2025-02-091h 08The One Percent PodcastRising Actor Nicolas Sims: On God Giving His Path For Purpose, Almost Giving Up & P-Valley Season 3Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast; thank you, guys, for all your continued support for every single episode! In this episode, we sat down with Rising Actor Nicolas G. Sims. Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Nic found out his purpose was acting at eight as he participated in a church play. For him, as he describes in the episode, it's a scary leap to chase this dream because of how rare it is for people to make it out. We delve into his relationship with God, the struggles that he has faced since moving...2025-01-232h 17The One Percent PodcastVinny Pacifico Opens Up About Finding Himself, His Promise To His Mother-In-Law, And Pro WrestlingWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast! As always, thank you guys for tuning in and showing love for every single episode! In this episode, I sat down with Professional Wrestler and Staten Island Native Vinny Pacifico. He’s been apart of some of the most prestigious wrestling factions such as New Japan, AEW, WWE NXT, and Ring Of Honor. With over ten years of experience, he has accumulated over 500+ matches, and with this comes life experiences and perspectives. He opens up about his time with AEW, the journey of loving himself, losing his mother-in-law days be...2025-01-161h 11The One Percent PodcastKudzai King Opens Up About Failing and Grieving Father’s PassingWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. I hope you had an incredible holiday season, and I hope you have an even better New Years. Wishing you all abundance of love, success, and happiness in 2025! In this weeks episode we sit down with Kudzai King, a CEO and Founder of Curious Minds Entertainment, he is also a photographer, writer, and Creative Director. Kudzai is an incredibly intelligent human being that is constantly studying humanity and philosophy. We talked about a plethora of topics such as his life growing up in Zimbabwe, his fathers passing early on...2025-01-021h 58The One Percent PodcastA REAL Men's Therapy SessionWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast; as always, thank you for your continued support on every single episode! We sat down with our good friends at The Journey Podcast in this episode. If I could categorize this episode, it would be a therapy session with the boys. The day-to-day struggles that men face in life, facing adversity, overcoming those obstacles, and trying to maintain their mental health. We dive into various topics everyone can relate to on this self-improvement journey but also have moments for reflection. Thank you, everyone, again, and if you are here...2024-12-191h 39The One Percent PodcastLillo Brancato Opens Up About His Past, Losing His Father, a New LifeWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. We have a very special guest for this episode, the great Lillo Brancato. He was “C” Calogero the lead actor in The Bronx Tale, and portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua on The Sopranos. We take a deeper dive on his life as he opens up about the struggles he went through in his life, the relationship with his father, and the second chance he has at life. Lillo has recently created a podcast called The Kulture Project, and is also Director of Public Relations for More Life Recovery. Lillo’s story is tru...2024-12-101h 24The One Percent PodcastFrom Brooklyn to Bestseller: Pasquale Gee On Reinventing Success, True Happiness, And ResilienceWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Where we focus on the journey of becoming 1% better each day, with every single episode. In this episode, we sit down with Pasquale Gee a Brooklyn native, a published author and former musician. Pasquale has written two books called “A Kid From The City” “July Baby” and is coming out with a third very soon! He’s an incredible mind that expresses and conveys his messages effortlessly through writing. We get to take a deeper dive on Pasquale’s early life, inspiration for writing, and some of his deepest thoughts in...2024-12-091h 42The One Percent PodcastThe Most Fascinating Storytelling Expert Reveals Truths About HumanityWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. I had the pleasure of sitting down with human storyteller Eric Jeng. Eric has created hundreds of videos where he interviews people worldwide, asking incredibly thought-provoking questions. He says, "He explores the beauty of humanity with a touch of light." In this episode, we dive into diverse topics, such as navigating through uncomfortable conversations, learning to lean into transparency and vulnerability, the duality of the masculine and feminine, and, more importantly, what he has learned about humanity through the interviewer's lens.
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04:45...2024-12-022h 08The One Percent PodcastAaron Spivak: Watching His Parents Lose It All To Creating A $48 Million Dollar BusinessWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. This week, I had the pleasure of sitting with serial entrepreneur Aaron Spivak, former Co-Founder of Hush, a sleep improvement company that has grown to an 8-figure brand within its first 24 months. Hush also appeared on the Canadian hit TV show Dragons Den and earned the title "Most Epic Pitch." During the episode, we learn that things weren't always easy for Aaron growing up. With his parents migrating to this country when he was young, there were periods when he and his family had to sacrifice just to put...2024-10-1546 minThe One Percent Podcast25 Things I Wish I Knew In My 20s: A Letter To My Younger SelfWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. As always, thank you for your continued support and love of every episode. In this episode, we unpack some of the things I've learned in the early parts of my 20s. As I am turning 25 in just a few weeks, I wanted to share some lessons and experiences that have shaped my perspective. A letter to my younger self, if you will, and maybe we shared some of the same lessons and experiences, too! I did forget to announce, but as of June, the podcast is now officially two...2024-09-161h 15The One Percent PodcastBlake Guss: Mental Health Expert Explains How STRESS Can Actually Kill YouWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast; as always, thank you for tuning in and showing support on every single episode. In this episode, I sit down with the mediation coach and Co-Founder of Online Meditation Events, Blake Guss. Blake has over ten years of experience in teaching meditation. He has held workshops and seminars at NYU, Deloitte, and various schools to bring awareness to the benefits of meditation and why we should partake in it every day. We discuss in this episode multiple topics, such as how stress is the number one cause and root...2024-09-161h 40The One Percent PodcastJohn Westbay: The Power Of Self Belief and Small StepsWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast; as always, thank you, guys, for showing support and love on every single episode. This week, we sat down with world-renowned painter and artist John Westbay. With his paintings sitting in exhibits in NYC and Dubai and murals all over Brooklyn, Westbay shows his unique painting style, creating hearts that send the viewer the message of spreading love. We learn that art was his passion from a young age, as he would scribble on tests and doodle during class. We learn the struggles Westbay faced early on in his...2024-09-161h 07The One Percent PodcastJonathan Wrenn: From Convict To Columbia, A Story Of Hope and Second ChancesJonathan Wrenn is a current Computer Science and Mathematics student at Columbia University. Life wasn't always fair to him; as a young kid, Jonathan was adopted after his parents were incarcerated during his birth and raised by a powerful single mother and supportive grandparents. It became turbulent as he hit his teenage years, going in and out of jail from 2015 to 2020, a "revolving door," as he explained, due to untreated mental health issues and a scarcity of opportunity, which ultimately led him down a path of what some would seem no return. During his time in jail, he lost...2024-09-161h 23The One Percent PodcastJohn Scafiddi Jr - Your 20's Are For Growth And LearningWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. We are back with another phenomenal episode! This week, we sat with John Scafiddi Jr., the Creative Director and founder of At War Worldwide Clothing Brand. The critical slogan for his clothing brand is "We Are All At War With Something." Whether it's the trauma you are trying to confront or the pursuit of your dreams, we are constantly battling with ourselves to get over the mountain. When I think about what this podcast is about, growing 1% better daily, John's clothing brand does just that. Through the daily struggles...2024-07-071h 18The One Percent PodcastEp. 66 - Jake Moscato: Give Yourself The Permission Slip To Live Your Best LifeWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. As always, thank you for tuning in and supporting every episode. I have a special guest with me today, Jake Moscato, Podcast Co-Host of The Journey Podcast, YouTuber, Spiritual Student, Teacher, and an inspiration to all! He has touched millions with his videos of transparency and the truth of his life. He is constantly evolving, growing his brand, and becoming the best version of himself daily; we touch on various topics in this episode, such as giving yourself permission to be happy and live your best life, dealing with...2024-07-071h 04The One Percent PodcastEp. 65 - Poncho: How to Unlock Your Authentic Self, Authenticity Over Virality, Living In BaliWhat's going on everyone, I hope you're doing well!! In this episode, I sat down with a long-time friend, Poncho. Poncho is a musician and producer who created his own Encore Acoustic brand. As some of you may know, he was the host of The Encore Podcast; after careful consideration, he eventually realized he wasn't being authentic to himself and the brand itself. We discuss the process of his creation of Encore Acoustic, his time and experience living in Bali, focusing on authenticity as opposed to virality, and staying true to your authentic self! It was an incredible episode...2024-07-071h 16The One Percent PodcastEp. 64 - Daniel Cruz: Building Your Personal Brand, The Power of Saying No, Living in AbundanceWhat’s going on everyone, I hope you guys are well! We sat down with my good friend Daniel Hernandez in this week's episode. CEO of Producer Royalty, his company’s mission is to get music producers paid. Daniel managed multi-platinum producers in the music industry in the brief time of creating the company. He is also finishing up his last semester at Brooklyn Law School. Since our previous conversation six months ago, Daniel has undergone some incredible changes and transformations in his life. In the episode, we discuss the past eight years in law school, building his company expo...2024-07-071h 01The One Percent PodcastEp. 63 - How to Heal Past Trauma and Practicing Forgiveness Within Yourself And OthersWhat's going on everybody, welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In this episode, we sit down again with my good friend Zach Cummings, Co-Host of The Journey Podcast. We discuss the complexity, one of life's most outstanding teachers, the healing journey, and how much forgiveness can set us free. The beacon of light that can come from forgiving ourselves and forgiving others. Whether it's healing from a relationship, childhood, or trauma, we discuss it all! I hope this episode provides you with value and, hopefully, a perspective from our experiences that can help you on...2024-07-071h 28The One Percent PodcastEp. 62 - David Carmi: On How To Discover Yourself, Acting On Your Dreams, and Relying on YourselfWhat's going on, everybody welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Welcome back to another episode; I enjoyed David's conversation so much that I wanted him to do a Part II. In this episode, we talk in-depth about how to discover yourself and your purpose in life, how one can become self-sufficient to support your dreams, and how we can implement strategies or what we can tell ourselves to put that into action. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, and the value of this might help your life!! As always I want to thank you for tuning...2024-07-071h 04The One Percent PodcastEp. 61 - Ben Sharf - Leaning Into Failure, Struggles Of Being An Entrepreneur, Finding FulfillmentWhat's going on, 1% Fam! Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In this week, episode I sit down with Ben Sharf. Ben is the co-founder of Platter. Platter is a toolkit for increasing profitability on your Shopify store. He has worked with notable companies such as Kaged, Bleacher Report, and Open Store. He is also the co-host of Turning Pro Podcast. Ben has accumulated close to 30k followers on Instagram. In this episode, we discuss leaning into failure to propel you to success, the struggles that come with being an entrepreneur, and finding fulfillment in what...2024-07-0750 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 60 - Mr. NYC Subway - Never Giving Up On Your Purpose And The Secret To Unlimited CreativityWhat's going on everyone, how's everyone doing! I have an excellent episode for you guys today. This week, I sat down with Andreas Verrios, aka Mr. Subway, a creative artist who produces street photography and is now creating video content. He has worked with artists, dancers, models, and, most notably, Ed Sheeran. He has been featured in the New York Times and Yahoo! He has accumulated over 2 million followers on TikTok and Instagram combined! In this episode, we talked about his earliest childhood, sustaining his output through his creative lens, maintaining positive, healthy habits, and the impacts of never...2024-07-071h 27The One Percent PodcastEp. 59 Bryce Spencer-Jones - On Overcoming and Healing Trauma and The Importance Of Self-AwarenessWhat’s going on everyone, welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In this episode, we sat down with Bryce Spencer-Jones, a content creator who is all about healing, growth, and reaching enlightenment. He has over 500k followers on the combined TikTok and Instagram platforms. What we talk about in this episode is overcoming childhood and relationship trauma, dealing with anxiety, how to calm your nervous system down to regulate anxiety, prioritizing mental health, healing, and MORE! It was a phenomenal episode that I know everyone will enjoy; thank you so much for your support and lo...2024-06-0759 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 58 Zach Cummings - Stop Compromising Your Happiness, Stop Making Excuses and ExecuteWhat's going on, everybody, Welcome back to another episode; in this week's episode, I sit down with a great friend of mine, Zach Cummings, for another time. As you've seen him, Co-Host of The Journey Podcast, this episode felt different in the best way possible. We talked about many things, like seeing the bigger picture, not giving up on something you love despite the lack of results, not compromising your happiness for others, and many more. It's easily one of the most inspiring episodes yet, and this one has so many life gems. Thank you, guys, for all your...2024-06-051h 15The One Percent PodcastEp. 57 - John Scafiddi - "Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes." Navigating Through TraumaWhat's going on 1% Club, welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In today's episode, we sit down with John Scafiddi a Brooklyn native, who has a clothing brand called AtWarWorldwide. The slogan for the brand is "We Are All At War With Something". We dive into John's childhood, relationships, and personal issues he is overcoming to become his best self. This is a great episode with a ton of value, hope you guys enjoy it. As always thank you guys for all your support! Oh and last thing, don't forget to grow today!!!
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In this episode, we dive into more questions the viewers have proposed on my Instagram about what they wanted to see in a video. Two great questions were proposed which were "What are the keys to happiness" and "Where Do I pull inspiration from and where can others pull inspiration from to keep moving forward." I really enjoyed creating and giving my perspective in the hope that it will help some of you in your life! I also encourage you to drop...2023-11-2046 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 53 Jake Moscato - Beating Anxiety, Observing The Ego, Scaling Yourself and Branding YourselfWhat's going on everybody, I hope you guys are doing well and growing!! In this episode, I sit down with Jake Moscato co-host of The Journey Podcast. We discuss various topics from living with anxiety and overcoming the mind to observing the ego so that it doesn't overtake our being and finding the balance between the two versions of self, to scaling and branding yourself to become successful. With other topics as well! As always I hope you guys enjoy this episode, and thank you for the support and love towards every single episode. Lastly, don't forget to grow...2023-11-201h 07The One Percent PodcastEp. 52 - Zach Cummings - Building The Biggest Self- Help Podcast In The WorldWhat's going on everyone, I hope you guys are well. In this episode, I sit down with Zach Cummings the co-host of The Journey Podcast. Since our last discussion, the podcast has accumulated over 200,000 followers on TikTok, 5,000 on Instagram, and 4,000 subscribers on YouTube. We dive into consistency, showing up as your most authentic self, and what that looks like. We also go deep into talking about what setbacks and minor roadblocks will try to do to prevent you from reaching that next level. A special episode that I know you guys will enjoy, as always thank you, guys, for...2023-07-1555 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 51 Navigating Through Feelings Of Loneliness And Being SingleWhat's going on everybody, welcome back to another episode!! I hope you guys are well, and more importantly, I hope you guys are growing. In today's episode, I will answer a question that a fellow 1% Club member asked on my Instagram. How to navigate through your singleness season and or feelings of loneliness that come with that. This is a great question that I dive into in this episode. If you want a question, topic, or something you'd like me to talk about I will be putting up more polls in the future so be sure to be on...2023-07-1426 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 50 - What I've Learned In My 20'sWhat's going on everyone welcome back to another episode, as always thank you guys for tuning in, and thank you guys for showing support toward every single episode. In this week's episode, I sit down and talk about some things I've learned in my 20s. The valuable lessons, experiences, and perspectives that I've gained along the way. From learning how to speak to yourself with kindness and compassion, embracing the highs and lows of life. Once again, thank you guys for tuning, thank you guys for showing support and love towards every single episode. Don't forget to grow today!! 2023-07-1452 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 48 - Taking Time For Yourself, Sustainable Consistency, Making SacrificesWhat's going on everyone, I hope you guys are well! In this episode, I explain my brief absence from posting on the podcast and social media in this episode. Some realizations that I came to in the temporary absence. Making sacrifices to get to where you want to be, even if that means doing what you don't want to do. Taking some time for yourself and how beneficial that can be, and the ability to practice sustainable consistency instead of toxic productivity. As always thank you guys for tuning in, and thank you guys for showing support on every...2023-05-2432 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 47 - Cameron Rosin - Mindful of Your Thought Patterns, Monitoring Self-Talk, Dopamine Control from Social Media, Focusing on IntentionWhat's going on everybody, welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Today I have Cameron Rosin who has accumulated over 500k followers on Instagram and TikTok. He has taken social media by storm with his philosophies, advice, and inspiration within his short clips. In this episode, we dive into being mindful of your thought patterns from the previous, present, and potential future. How we can put a hold on it so it doesn't affect us or others around us. This also ties into another big topic that is discussed in regard to monitoring self-talk and how...2023-04-241h 06
CUNY TV's CUNY UncutDoes Self Help...Help?TikTok self-improvement influencer (200K+) and host of The 1% Podcast Avi Wizwer (Brooklyn College 24') joins Hannah Kavanagh in discussing his immersion in the self-improvement sphere on the Internet, why he sees the value in it, and the misconceptions surrounding hypermasculinity in the community--all in an attempt to answer a fundamental question: Does self-help...help?
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The One Percent PodcastEp. 45 - Sarai - Dealing with Lyme Disease, Making Music with Topic Artists, Being Independent in The Industry And Life AdviceWhat's going on everyone, I hope everybody is doing well. In this week's episode, I sit down with Sarai who is a Latina artist that just released her new single Dura, and released a song with Jon Z whose an extremely successful artist in the industry she takes us through her experiences to get to where she is right now. As she also balances being a full-time student and a full-time musician managing herself and being independent there is a lot that goes into it that behind the scenes we don't see. She takes us through some of her...2023-03-1739 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 44 - Lee McConnell - Handling Your Emotions as A Man, Healing Your Wounds, Getting Out Your Comfort ZoneIn this week's episode, I sit down with a friend, mentor, and trainer of mine Lee McConnell. As a boxing trainer in NYC, he brings more to his training than just a good sweat. He brings life advice, experiences, and wisdom to his work to bring the best out of others and give others the opportunity to seek support when needed. During this episode, we speak on how crucial it is to handle your emotions as a man and how you must hold yourself to a higher standard to a higher degree with poise and confidence. We speak on...2023-03-0953 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 43 - Bobby Hobert - Optimizing Your Time, Delusional Optimism In Yourself And Your Dreams, Becoming The Best Version Of YourselfWhat's going on everyone, thank you guys for tuning into another episode. In this episode, we sit down with a mentor and a role model of mine Bobby Hobbert. You guys may have seen him on Instagram and TikTok giving advice and tips to people trying to better themselves in every way possible. We discuss in the episode to optimize your time, making the most of your day and productivity. The importance of believing in yourself and creating delusional optimism in chasing your dreams. No matter how big or small, you MUST believe in yourself to truly achieve your...2023-03-0145 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 42 Kyd Works - Learning from Pain, Healing From Trauma, The Art of Letting Go, Practicing Acceptance.What's going on everyone, in this week's episode we sit down with the man, the myth, the legend a great friend of mine, and mentor Kyd Works. As he is a viral sensation all over Instagram and TikTok, I really wanted to get to know his perspective on life. We unpacked a lot in this episode from pain, and suffering, growing from our past mistakes, the art of letting go, and practicing acceptance not only with others but within ourselves. A really deep and philosophical conversation that's real and authentic and I think anyone that's listening can learn something...2023-02-221h 02The One Percent PodcastEp. 41 Matthew Matheson - Importance of Discipline, Building Confidence through Fitness and Finding Yourself Through Fitness, Bodybuilding JourneyWhat's going on everyone, hope you guys are doing well! In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Matheson a Fitness Influencer, Online Coach, and Pro Bodybuilder. He walks us through his journey with fitness more importantly bodybuilding experience. How fitness has increased his awareness of himself, started his journey for self-exploration, and how it has changed his life for the better. Now, being a fitness influencer he gets to combine the two fitness and helping others become their best version. In becoming a content creator his aim is to be authentic as possible in his approach and post...2023-02-1645 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 40 Afiya "The Savage" Letford - Releasing You Inner Savage, Winner's Mentality, Creating Bulletproof Confidence, Motivating And Inspiring Others.What’s going on everyone, in this week's episode I sit down with Afiya Letford but most people know her as Afiya The Savage. As some of you may see on Instagram with her high-intensity workouts, she is not only a fitness influencer but she is also a person in her community who personally trains and coaches people to help them find their inner savages. She takes us through growing up in NYC and the struggles that came with it, as well as creating a winner’s mindset and mentality to never be stopped despite the obstacles. This episode is a...2023-02-0731 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 39 Akib- Creating an Ebook, Perks and Weaknesses of Bodybuilding, Mindset, and HappinessWhat's going on everyone, in this week's episode I sit down with my friend Akib. As a bodybuilder and a full-time student, he explains how he can juggle two challenging tasks. As some of you may know bodybuilding is a very strenuous and rigorous sport that can test your mental, physical, and physical strength. In doing so you learn a lot about yourself and some would call this journey "depressing" and maybe even "lonely". Akib takes us through his struggles with bodybuilding and talks about his mindset going into it. He also just created his ebook not too long...2023-02-0237 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 38 Poncho & Cruz (The Encore Podcast) - Cultivating The Hustle Mindset & Giving Back To Others.In this episode, I sit down with my friends Poncho and Cruz who are Co-Hosts for The Encore Podcast. As they’re both on different journey’s in their personal endeavors, they share the same goal to create. With the slogan “For Creatives, By Creatives” they wanted to curate an audience with that goal in mind. They are creating a community of like-minded individuals. Throughout this episode, we learn about their personal lives, how they’ve dealt with burnout, feelings of doubt, and what they’ve learned on their journey to success and how they have grown since the last time we...2023-01-1847 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 37 Noble Lyfe - Gaining Confidence And Seeing The Bigger PictureIn this episode, I sit down with a good friend of mine Noble Lyfe. As he is an artist and makes music, he is also active on his social media accounts such as TikTok and Instagram. He talks to us about confidence and where he obtained it, his willingness to give to others, and want to help other people. We also talk about the "The grass is greener on the other side effect" and how we feel it is greener where you water it. As J Cole has said it best "You must love yours" accepting the fact of...2023-01-1131 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 36 Nay - Life Gems and Wisdom Growing Up In NYIn this episode, we sit down with a friend who goes by the name of Nay. He's an up-and-coming artist, but as he eludes to throughout this episode he's more than just a rapper, he also partakes in real estate, is a personal trainer at Equinox, and is a person trying to become an all-around better human. Throughout this episode we touch on various topics regarding self-growth, self-exploration, struggles growing up in Brooklyn NY, and many more life gems that everyone could take with them. As always thank you to everyone for tuning in, and for showing support and...2023-01-0336 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 35 The Power Of PatienceIn this episode, we sit down and talk about patience. As some would argue and say it is a virtue, I believe it can be our greatest skill and asset if we choose to practice it every day. Patience is something that will reveal itself in every aspect of our lives, relationships, success, ourselves, parents, and friends. In a day and age where I feel instant gratification has taken over, and we want everything right now we fail to realize that good things come to those who wait. The ones who will persevere despite the obstacles, and make a way...2022-12-1918 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 34 No Komment - From A Small Town To A Million StreamsIn this episode, I sit down with rapper No Komment who is from the same town I grew up in. Rapping for about 10 years plus now, he to me is the definition of hard work and consistency that eventually pays off. He started off his career with a lot of doubt and negativity from others but kept pursuing it and is picking up a lot of traction within the past couple of years with songs surpassing 500,000 downloads and plays. Throughout the podcast, he talks about his journey, creative process, burnout, and where he plans to take his career. As always...2022-12-051h 11The One Percent PodcastEp. 33 Karmic EffectIn this episode, I sit down and talk about the Buddhism teachings of the 12 Laws of Karma and how these 12 Laws can positively affect your life if applied. Karma is something that we have the power to control, something that only we can present upon ourselves. If we're good and kind to others we will inevitably receive good, and if we're mean and cruel then we will receive the same. I have always said to myself be the change you want to see in the world.
"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of...2022-12-0122 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 32 23 Things I’ve Learned at 23 Years OldIn this episode, we sit down to discuss 23 things that I learned so far in my life. Now I'm not the wisest, the most knowledgeable, or the eldest but I wanted to share some things that I've experienced and I hope you guys can relate to or feel some of the messages that I share. Whether it's loss, success, suffering, or mental health issues we've all dealt with something. I hope you guys enjoy this episode, I appreciate the love and support for the podcast. Thank you guys for stopping by, and lastly don't forget to grow today!!
“One can cho...2022-11-2416 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 31 Brian and Sheldon - Uncomfortable Truths About LifeIn this episode, I sit down with my two friends Brian and Sheldon. They share their wisdom on the life they have lived so far regarding success, growth, experiences with failure, and people wanting to exit or vacate one's life. A lot of experiences were shared and personal stories that I believe everyone can relate to. I really believe you guys would enjoy listening to this episode, as always thank you guys for tuning in and showing support. One last thing, don't forget to grow today!!!2022-11-1838 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 30 Kayin Olajide - The Rise Of Skinny Boys ClubIn this episode, I sit down with a good friend of mine Kayin Olajide as he is a growing entrepreneur for his clothing brand called SBC which stands for (Skinny Boys Club). He takes us through the meaning behind the name, growing up in NYC known as the skinny kid, playing sports he needed to have a chip on his shoulders to achieve the goals he wanted to accomplish. Playing basketball now at the D3 level at Brooklyn College heading into his senior year, he wants to share his story to let anyone listening that anything is possible regardless of...2022-11-0729 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 29 Emotional Intelligence - Mark RobinsonIn this episode, I sit down with a good friend of mine Mark Robinson as we sit down and discuss emotional intelligence. To those of you who don't know what emotional intelligence is it's regulating your emotions, understanding them, and managing them in positive ways. Communicating these emotions effectively to your partner, peers, or family and not allowing the emotions to control you. The key to increasing your emotional intelligence is self-awareness, practicing empathy, and practicing self-regulation. I hope this episode allows you to increase your intelligence, as this has helped mine. Thank you guys for tuning in, and thank...2022-11-0135 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 28 How Parents Affect Future RelationshipsIn this episode, we sit down and talk about how our parents emulate what we look for in our partners romantically moving forward in our adult life. Sometimes we look at the environment that we were raised in and that's to us what is normal. Whether that's a toxic environment or a healthy marriage we mirror those same qualities or characteristics in who we look for in future partners. I used some personal experience within this one and tried to navigate through this with you guys to give you my best point of view. I hope you guys enjoy this...2022-10-2919 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 27 The Mind Of A DJ - Sam SilverIn this episode, I sit down with Sam Silver multimillion-stream artist and over 800k listeners. He's worked with some great artists such as A$AP TWelvyy, Uno The Activist, and many more. We talk about his rise to stardom, the purpose behind his music, what keeps him motivated, staying in the present moment, and practicing patience. A lot of life gems in this episode that I think anybody on their journey to success can relate to. I hope you guys enjoy this episode, thank you guys for your support, love, and appreciation towards every single episode. One last thing, don't...2022-10-2435 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 26 Comparison CultureIn this episode, we dive into how social media has created everyone to compare their lives to another person in some way shape, or form. How this affects perception of self, and feeling of low self-esteem or not feeling as of value to society. Truth is nobody's life is better than yours, you aren't inferior to anyone, you are your own person and in your own journey. I hope you guys enjoy this episode, thank you guys for all that you do. Love and appreciate every single one of you. Don't forget to grow today! “The reason we struggle with in...2022-10-1916 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 25 How To Improve Self-ConfidenceIn this episode, we talk about self-confidence. Something that can be extremely hard to gain and even harder to maintain, I give some examples of things that have helped me increase and maintain my personal confidence. Confidence is something that's all mental, and only YOU can gain it not from anyone else but YOU. “If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.” –Cicero
I hope you guys enjoyed this episode, I appreciate the love and support, and I'm forever grateful for everyone that t...2022-10-0715 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 24 My Dark Side - Birthday SpecialIn this episode, we talk about my dark side, or rather my dark story in reference to myself the obstacles, trials, and tribulations, I went through to get to where I'm at now. Depression, suicidal thoughts and struggle with substance abuse are things I've never talked about but a story that I'm grateful for nonetheless. Suffering is something that we all must go through to reach enlightenment, without suffering there would be no success, and there would be no light unless you've experienced the dark. Thank you guys for tuning in, and showing appreciation and love towards the podcast thus...2022-09-3016 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 23 Hannah Kavanagh - How to Balance Podcasting with EducationIn this episode, we have special guest Hannah talk about her life at CUNY Hunter College, juggling two podcasts, radio show host, prioritizing her mental, and keeping herself involved at college. We also dive into some personal things such as confidence, not knowing what she wanted to do in college. It's a great episode that I think everyone can grab value from, as always thank you guys for your support, appreciation and love towards the podcast. Make sure you guys are growing today!!2022-09-2438 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 22 The Importance of RoutineThis episode discusses the importance of routine and why you should include structure in your life. The misconception about habit and routine, and how routine has helped me improve productivity, and peace of mind, created a stress-free environment. If it can help me, I know for sure it can help you. Everyone's routines are different, find what works for you and stick to it. Success depends on it, waking up and following your regiment day in and day out. "The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine" -Mike Murdock.2022-09-2214 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 21 Your Circle Determines Your FutureIn this episode we talk about how much influence your circle has on you and the effect that it can have on your success not only now but in the future. It's imperative and necessary that we surround ourselves with people that want to grow and better their life, which in return will influence us to want to grow as well. I heard the saying "You hang around 5 millionaires you will be the 6th one and it's never been more true." Or the famous saying "Show me your friends, and I'll show you your future." With that being said, be...2022-09-1717 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 20 Act On Your DreamsIn this episode, we talk about why you should act on your dreams. Some people may talk about what they want to do and fail to put those words into action. Whether it's due to fear, anxiety, fear of judgment, or comfortability plays a factor in them not making a decision. Regret is inevitable in this life and having some is key as well, but when it comes to working and deciding your path it should be something you love to do. Don't do it for the money, fame, or notoriety that comes with it simply do it for the...2022-09-1317 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 19 Healing Childhood TraumaIn this episode, we dive into childhood trauma something that now more than ever people are struggling with. Navigating through our childhood and into adulthood is where we find the most struggles. I elaborate on personal experience and general examples of the hardships that childhood trauma can have on a person. “There is no timestamp on trauma. There isn’t a formula that you can insert yourself into to get from horror to healing. Be patient. Take up space. Let your journey be the balm.” – Dawn Serra2022-09-0317 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 18 Breaking Toxic CyclesIn this episode, we talk about toxic cycles and how to break them, from early childhood to how our parents treated us, and how they can affect not only ourselves but the people around us as well whether it's future or current friendships and relationships. “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” John F. Kennedy. Hope you guys enjoy this episode, love and appreciate every single one of you, oh and one last thing make sure you're growing today!!!2022-08-2516 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 17 Chaos Creates CharacterIn this episode, we dive into how chaos actually is a good thing for our life. We learn in depth about ourselves through times of struggle, loss, and hurt. Whenever the walls are caving in, your back is against the wall how will you prevail? You may feel exposed, and uncertain about which way to go, but when you come out of it you'll be a whole new person. We also learn about those around us as well, when times get rough would people stay to ride, or would they leave in an instant? Just remember these times don't last...2022-08-1315 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 16 Is Happiness Choice Or a DestinationIn this episode, we talk about happiness and whether it's a destination or a choice. One of the key ingredients to sustaining happiness is gratitude, focusing on the things we have instead of the things we don't. I was told some time ago "We can always have more, but we can always have less". Every day you wake up you have a cognitive choice to be happy, your situation doesn't define you, whatever happened has already happened. Wake up and decide to be happy on purpose. I want to thank you guys for all that you do, I love and...2022-08-0717 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 14 The Bigger PictureIn this episode, we talk about various topics including one's purpose, and the most highs hinting that you're on the right path as you embark on that journey. A string of events that happened to lead you to where you're today, whether it's people that you meet that can lead you into the direction you may want to go in life, places you've been to get you where you needed to go, all of these little details helping you realize the bigger picture. Sometimes if we fail to see the little hints we could miss them entirely. Be still, be...2022-07-2416 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 13 Justin Rivers - Relationship Building and NetworkingIn this episode, we sit down with Justin Rivers a man of many talents. Justin graduated from Williams College with a triple major in Economics, French, and History. He has interned for numerous prestigious companies but the one we dive into in this episode is his recent one with the WNBA as he was a part of the Business Operations. We also dive into his pursuit of becoming a GM for a sports team one day. The main points of this episode are how to network, and why it is crucial to building relationships with those around you because you...2022-07-2137 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 12 Eliminating Self-DoubtIn this episode, we talk about eliminating self-doubt from your life. Ways in which you can defeat it, why self-doubt may come into our lives, and where this may come from. Overcoming it won't be easy but anything in life that is easy isn't worthwhile. In the words of William Shakespeare "Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt." I hope you guys enjoy this episode and as always I appreciate everyone who tunes in to listen, I love you guys and make sure you're growing today!!2022-07-1515 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 11 Carl Parker - What It Takes to Be a BodybuilderIn this episode, we sit down with Carl Parker, an aspiring Pro Bodybuilder who just started his journey. He explains the importance of discipline, the workout regiment, and the struggles with the bodybuilding journey. Despite him being involved in Bodybuilding for just about two years he has made tremendous strides en route to getting his pro card. Also, Carl has been involved in acting for some time now as a side gig, he has been featured in Power, and When They See Us. As always thank you guys for tuning in, and showing appreciation and support for every episode, make...2022-07-1139 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 10 Stop Procrastinating on Your DreamsIn this episode, we talk about procrastination and why need to stop procrastinating on your dreams. We talk about how to battle procrastination and why our brain may do this. The time is now to go get what you want in life and you're capable to achieve it. I'll leave you with this last message, "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today". -Abraham Lincoln2022-07-0817 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 9 Raymond Egbo - Fashion Designer and Founder of Egbo CollectionIn this episode, we sit down with Raymond and discuss the creation of his jewelry company, what inspired him to create it, and the hardships that have come with it. He gives us his little insight on what it takes to create your own jewelry brand and to be in the fashion industry. We talk about his work being featured in Vogue and British GQ. He also talks about the fashion industry, trends, and different styles.2022-07-0635 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 8 Discipline Vs. MotivationIn this episode, we discuss the difference between motivation and discipline, why it's important to be disciplined, and how discipline can propel you to success when motivation is low. Motivation can come and go but discipline can help you get past any obstacle. As always thank you guys for supporting, and tuning in. Make sure you're growing today!!!2022-07-0412 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 7 Billy Suarez - Life of a D1 Tennis PlayerIn this episode, we sit down with Billy Suarez a D1 Tennis player for the University of Tulane. He's a former 5-star recruit. Billy explains his life around Tennis, the importance of mental toughness involved in Tennis, and what inspired him to play. Also, he recently got surgery that repaired his Pectoral Muscle and explains his road to recovery. As always thank you guys for supporting, and showing love. 1% Club2022-06-2920 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 6 The Journey Is EverythingIn this episode, we talk about the journey to success whatever that may look like to you. The importance of prioritizing the process over the product, and how it's extremely easy to lose sight of how far we've come. As always thank you guys for tuning in, and showing love and support. There's a quote that I'll leave you with “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” Arthur Ashe2022-06-2412 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 5 Sumedh Basani - The Life of an EntrepreneurIn this episode, we sit down with Sumedh Basani, a digital marketing expert, CEO of his insurance company Karma Financial, and life coach for his own podcast Thoughtcast. With an incredible life story, Sumedh takes us behind the scenes on his life growing up and the hardships that came with it. Also, he talks to us about the life of an entrepreneur. As always, thank you guys for tuning in and stopping by!! 1% Club.2022-06-2139 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 4 Self Love TalkIn this episode, I talk about Self-Love. How to love yourself and build a relationship with yourself. Also, I dive into why you need to stop having that negative conversation with yourself. Be kind to yourself at all times regardless of what you're currently going through. Thank you guys for stopping by and taking the time to listen, love and appreciate you guys!! 1% Club2022-06-1719 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 3 Rising Star at Kentucky - Jacob ToppinIn this episode, I sit down with Jacob Toppin, a Division 1 basketball player at the University of Kentucky. We dive into the struggles he went through early on, the consistent grind he is on to become the best version of himself, daily habits that put you in a better position for success, and doubling down on yourself even when times get rough. Hope you guys enjoy this episode and thank you all for listening, let the growth begin!!2022-06-1437 minThe One Percent PodcastEp. 2 Creating a better relationship with timeIn this episode, we dive into creating a better relationship with time and living in the present. Also, why it’s okay not to have your life figured out. I hope you guys enjoy this episode, thank you guys for all your support love, and appreciation!! The 1% Club2022-06-0624 minThe One Percent PodcastThe Introduction (1% Club)Today in this episode we introduce ourselves to the podcast world. I give a little introduction about myself, talk about the name and why I chose (The 1%), and what to expect from this podcast. I want to thank you guys for all your support, love, and appreciation throughout my journey so far.2022-06-0311 min
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