https://simplecast.com Real Talks on the Rocks My name is Michael Acosta and I created this video podcast to inspire people to take control over their life through fitness, finances and mental health. I do this by sitting down face to face with those who believe in helping others become their best selves. My episodes are in long-form format because I believe that to build trust with someone you don’t know, you need to talk to them face to face. Through my career in law enforcement, I have seen too many examples of people who genuinely believe that they don’t have a say in their own life or that someone else is responsible for their destiny. I know that I will not solve everyone’s problems, but my goal is to provide you with the tools that you can use to take control of your own life. I hope that you as the listener can take something away from each of my guests. New episode releases every other Monday at 8am PST! 2021 Real Talks on the Rocks en Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:11 +0000 https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com Real Talks on the Rocks https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e490336f-6375-4455-8d31-05c0ebd3bf3b/52d77d7a-a22e-4a90-86d2-b0335ff8a6a9/3000x3000/new-simplecast-logo-2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com episodic My name is Michael Acosta and I created this video podcast to inspire people to take control over their life through fitness, finances and mental health. I do this by sitting down face to face with those who believe in helping others become their best selves. My episodes are in long-form format because I believe that to build trust with someone you don’t know, you need to talk to them face to face. Through my career in law enforcement, I have seen too many examples of people who genuinely believe that they don’t have a say in their own life or that someone else is responsible for their destiny. I know that I will not solve everyone’s problems, but my goal is to provide you with the tools that you can use to take control of your own life. I hope that you as the listener can take something away from each of my guests. New episode releases every other Monday at 8am PST! Michael Acosta true https://feeds.simplecast.com/M8zt7qj8 adult humor, children, college, diet, marriage, dieting, entrepreneur, family, fitness, generation x, generation y, generation z, i-gen, millennial, millennials, physical fitness, vegan, wellness, foreign policy, iran, movies, survivor stories, personal training, tech insider, tech companies, us politics, stuntman Michael Acosta ssmike245@gmail.com e82f6dc0-36ff-48f5-92b7-8c9829ac2a3d Mortgage Broker: Honest truth of how to afford a home in high cost areas Chapters: 

00:00- Preview 

00:46-Intro 

01:25-What you don’t know about mortgage brokers 

04:48-Expectations people have about financing a home 

09:19-the debts that most people are carrying 

12:27-The 4 basic steps to wealth 

15:30-Buying power examples 

23:01-Do mortgage calculators work? 

25:30-Buyers remorse 

33:40-expenses: renting vs. owning 

37:35-Buying for investment vs. primary residence 

41:28-How much down payment do you REALLY need? 

45:45-When housing inventory will SPIKE in the Bay Area 

51:05-What the average Bay Area family can afford 

54:55-Different home loans and their strategies 

59:12-Is a 15-yr mortgage better? 

1:04:12-What are reverse mortgages 

1:16:38-How will Trump’s policies affect the interest rates? 

1:22:30-ways to cover closing costs 

1:29:11-Which homes appreciate the fastest

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/mortgage-broker-honest-truth-of-how-to-afford-a-home-in-high-cost-areas-0eyV1H_1 Chapters: 

00:00- Preview 

00:46-Intro 

01:25-What you don’t know about mortgage brokers 

04:48-Expectations people have about financing a home 

09:19-the debts that most people are carrying 

12:27-The 4 basic steps to wealth 

15:30-Buying power examples 

23:01-Do mortgage calculators work? 

25:30-Buyers remorse 

33:40-expenses: renting vs. owning 

37:35-Buying for investment vs. primary residence 

41:28-How much down payment do you REALLY need? 

45:45-When housing inventory will SPIKE in the Bay Area 

51:05-What the average Bay Area family can afford 

54:55-Different home loans and their strategies 

59:12-Is a 15-yr mortgage better? 

1:04:12-What are reverse mortgages 

1:16:38-How will Trump’s policies affect the interest rates? 

1:22:30-ways to cover closing costs 

1:29:11-Which homes appreciate the fastest

]]> Mortgage Broker: Honest truth of how to afford a home in high cost areas Michael Acosta 01:37:12 In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Scott Hill, who is the owner of Hill Mortgages based in the Bay Area. Scott goes over his honest assessment of getting the right buyers in the right homes and talks about the difficulties of informing buyers when the price of the home exceeds their means. Scott also talks about what you can do to be able to afford a great home in a high cost off living area, such as the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Scott Hill, who is the owner of Hill Mortgages based in the Bay Area. Scott goes over his honest assessment of getting the right buyers in the right homes and talks about the difficulties of informing buyers when the price of the home exceeds their means. Scott also talks about what you can do to be able to afford a great home in a high cost off living area, such as the San Francisco Bay Area. buy a home, how to buy a home, real estate, mortgage broker, buying a home, home loans, loan officer, san francisco real estate, mortgages true full 57 6537098a-2a5d-494b-957c-62537ec8adf2 A modern woman's take on DATING and CAREER On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jessica Kleinschmidt, who is the pre/post game host for the Oakland A's baseball team. In this episode, we discuss the modern career woman and the challenges of dating in todays world. 

You can reach out to Jessica via her Twitter and Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/jessicakleinschmidt 

https://x.com/kleinschmidtjd 

You can also follow me on:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#dating #career #women 

Chapter list:

 00:00-Preview 

00:47-Intro 1:43-Jessica gets interested in sports media 

8:00-The art of interviewing professional athletes 

12:17-How sports media has changed 

15:54-Can a career woman have a balanced life?  

20:06-This is how you “have it all” 

24:29-Your friends don’t understand your demanding career 

26:37-Being a woman in a male-dominated industry 

33:21-Dealing with haters and trolls 

35:45-The amount of work no one sees! 

40:31-Asking the tough questions of pro athletes 

50:27-Why dating is hard when you can’t “shut it off” 

53:09-The simple trick to dating a career woman 

57:53-How millennials make it compared to their parents 

1:03:51-Therapy: yes or no? 1:14:13-let’s talk money… 

1:19:21- Missing out on a family?? 

1:22:05-Dating: I date out of my area! 

1:31:29-Why start a podcast 

1:37:51-Advice for women who want a broadcasting career

]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/a-modern-womans-take-on-dating-and-career-_7Y4wuqs On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jessica Kleinschmidt, who is the pre/post game host for the Oakland A's baseball team. In this episode, we discuss the modern career woman and the challenges of dating in todays world. 

You can reach out to Jessica via her Twitter and Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/jessicakleinschmidt 

https://x.com/kleinschmidtjd 

You can also follow me on:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#dating #career #women 

Chapter list:

 00:00-Preview 

00:47-Intro 1:43-Jessica gets interested in sports media 

8:00-The art of interviewing professional athletes 

12:17-How sports media has changed 

15:54-Can a career woman have a balanced life?  

20:06-This is how you “have it all” 

24:29-Your friends don’t understand your demanding career 

26:37-Being a woman in a male-dominated industry 

33:21-Dealing with haters and trolls 

35:45-The amount of work no one sees! 

40:31-Asking the tough questions of pro athletes 

50:27-Why dating is hard when you can’t “shut it off” 

53:09-The simple trick to dating a career woman 

57:53-How millennials make it compared to their parents 

1:03:51-Therapy: yes or no? 1:14:13-let’s talk money… 

1:19:21- Missing out on a family?? 

1:22:05-Dating: I date out of my area! 

1:31:29-Why start a podcast 

1:37:51-Advice for women who want a broadcasting career

]]> A modern woman's take on DATING and CAREER Michael Acosta 01:46:49 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jessica Kleinschmidt, who is the pre/post game host for the Oakland A's baseball team. In this episode, we discuss the modern career woman and the challenges of dating in todays world. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jessica Kleinschmidt, who is the pre/post game host for the Oakland A's baseball team. In this episode, we discuss the modern career woman and the challenges of dating in todays world. career, sports media, women in media, jessica kleinschmidt, stoicism, kleinschmidt, dating, short and to the point, alpha woman, dating in 2024, career woman, oakland athletics, women in sports media, oakland a's true full 56 b5a4e42e-47b8-405f-a759-514abe5ab90f How to build a fitness empire! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Markos Mosi and Christian Warren. HEar from two entrepreneurs how hoard it is to put the work in without regognition, why it needs to happen for you to win and how women work harder than men in the gym! 

You can reach out to Markos and Christian via their Instagrams at:

 https://instagram.com/feartraining 

https://instagram.com/tmcchr1s 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #money #womensfitness 

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:37-Who is Markos Mosi 

04:25-Who is Christian Warren 

07:08-WHY Christian decided to go from 295lbs to a healthy weight! 

12:30-Lack of Accountability in men today 

17:40-What motivates Men 

25:07-Hard truths of men in the gym 

37:10-Avoiding mistakes in your 20’s 

40:07-Is the fast lifestyle worth going to jail? 

47:05-If you take out debt, OWN IT! 

53:23-What does the future of work look like in this country 

59:33-Growing your personal training business 

1:05:01-online or in-person: pros and cons 

1:16:53-Credit repair: what is it and WHY you might need it! 

1:25:33-Credit cards for ALL of your expenses??? 

1:32:35-Some people will never understand money

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-build-a-fitness-empire-xhwt0Gvf On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Markos Mosi and Christian Warren. HEar from two entrepreneurs how hoard it is to put the work in without regognition, why it needs to happen for you to win and how women work harder than men in the gym! 

You can reach out to Markos and Christian via their Instagrams at:

 https://instagram.com/feartraining 

https://instagram.com/tmcchr1s 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #money #womensfitness 

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:37-Who is Markos Mosi 

04:25-Who is Christian Warren 

07:08-WHY Christian decided to go from 295lbs to a healthy weight! 

12:30-Lack of Accountability in men today 

17:40-What motivates Men 

25:07-Hard truths of men in the gym 

37:10-Avoiding mistakes in your 20’s 

40:07-Is the fast lifestyle worth going to jail? 

47:05-If you take out debt, OWN IT! 

53:23-What does the future of work look like in this country 

59:33-Growing your personal training business 

1:05:01-online or in-person: pros and cons 

1:16:53-Credit repair: what is it and WHY you might need it! 

1:25:33-Credit cards for ALL of your expenses??? 

1:32:35-Some people will never understand money

]]> How to build a fitness empire! Michael Acosta 01:37:53 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Markos Mosi and Christian Warren. HEar from two entrepreneurs how hoard it is to put the work in without regognition, why it needs to happen for you to win and how women work harder than men in the gym! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Markos Mosi and Christian Warren. HEar from two entrepreneurs how hoard it is to put the work in without regognition, why it needs to happen for you to win and how women work harder than men in the gym! fixing your credit, fitness, entrepreneurship, money, entrepreneur, personal trainer, womens fitness, opening a gym, opening a business, become a personal trainer, become an online personal trainer, credit score, make money as a personal trainer true full 55 9ea0dc0f-be4f-440d-b006-81bce75e1da1 Stop Making Excuses! w/ business owner Reza Morvari Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:40-Intro 

01:25-Why start an Acai bowl business 

04:25-Researching a business idea 

08:05-Starting and building a food truck 

15:00-Creating a healthy food people WANT! 

18:54-Building a food menu and WHY the story is important 

23:50-Sourcing the BEST ingredients 

31:20-Starting a business with a Friend: Good or bad? 

42:30-Balancing marriage and business 

46:48-How you run a business and NOT lose time with the kids 

55:10-the LEAST favorite thing about owning a business 

1:00:50-Balancing fitness with a busy schedule 

1:08:42-Starting a second business in Junk Hauling

]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/stop-making-excuses-w-business-owner-reza-morvari-g4M15YL_ Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:40-Intro 

01:25-Why start an Acai bowl business 

04:25-Researching a business idea 

08:05-Starting and building a food truck 

15:00-Creating a healthy food people WANT! 

18:54-Building a food menu and WHY the story is important 

23:50-Sourcing the BEST ingredients 

31:20-Starting a business with a Friend: Good or bad? 

42:30-Balancing marriage and business 

46:48-How you run a business and NOT lose time with the kids 

55:10-the LEAST favorite thing about owning a business 

1:00:50-Balancing fitness with a busy schedule 

1:08:42-Starting a second business in Junk Hauling

]]> Stop Making Excuses! w/ business owner Reza Morvari Michael Acosta 01:24:32 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Reza Morvari, who is co-owner of the popular Acai shop in San Francisco called Bowl'd Acai. You can reach out to Reza via his business Instagrams at: https://instagram.com/bowldacai https://instagram.com/greengoliathhauling On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Reza Morvari, who is co-owner of the popular Acai shop in San Francisco called Bowl'd Acai. You can reach out to Reza via his business Instagrams at: https://instagram.com/bowldacai https://instagram.com/greengoliathhauling junk removal, entrepreneur, business owner, smoothie, life balance, raising kids, smoothie shop true full 54 f8ac1bf2-0faf-44dd-8703-5f18c8378a08 Fixing Millennials money problems On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Rebecca Jameson, who is a certified financial coach based in Northern California. Rebecca talks about the financial avalanche that most people fall into, but don't want to talk about. From taking on debt, to working extra hours to make up for it, Rebecca walks the audience through how to stop this avalanche and how to get out of it.

You can reach out to Rebecca at her website to arrange a FREE discovery call at: 

https://priorityonefc.com 

You can also reach out to her via Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/bluelinemoneycoach 

You can email her at: rebecca@priorityonefc.com 

*Make sure to mention that you discovered her through this podcast! 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #money #millennials #finances 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:40-Intro 

02:45-Wife of a police officer discovers money is tight 

08:29-The Overtime Trap! 

11:57-What expenses do most people have 

15:38-What makes people ask for money help 

18:58-How Rebecca starts with her clients 

22:07-The old ways of living are DONE! 

27:38-Owning a home is a horrible investment! 

37:00-The student loan debt that people forget about 

46:30-How much $$ in your emergency fund 

58:39-What do we really VALUE 

1:03:18-Why people DON’T want to fix their money problems 

1:08:40-Talking about money BEFORE you have kids(Prenup) 

1:14:17-What do women spend their money on

1:24:40-Should one person pay ALL the bills 

1:28:28-Single people can’t forget about this! 

1:32:24-Nobody wants to admit this!

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/fixing-millennials-money-problems-3o418yI1 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Rebecca Jameson, who is a certified financial coach based in Northern California. Rebecca talks about the financial avalanche that most people fall into, but don't want to talk about. From taking on debt, to working extra hours to make up for it, Rebecca walks the audience through how to stop this avalanche and how to get out of it.

You can reach out to Rebecca at her website to arrange a FREE discovery call at: 

https://priorityonefc.com 

You can also reach out to her via Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/bluelinemoneycoach 

You can email her at: rebecca@priorityonefc.com 

*Make sure to mention that you discovered her through this podcast! 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #money #millennials #finances 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:40-Intro 

02:45-Wife of a police officer discovers money is tight 

08:29-The Overtime Trap! 

11:57-What expenses do most people have 

15:38-What makes people ask for money help 

18:58-How Rebecca starts with her clients 

22:07-The old ways of living are DONE! 

27:38-Owning a home is a horrible investment! 

37:00-The student loan debt that people forget about 

46:30-How much $$ in your emergency fund 

58:39-What do we really VALUE 

1:03:18-Why people DON’T want to fix their money problems 

1:08:40-Talking about money BEFORE you have kids(Prenup) 

1:14:17-What do women spend their money on

1:24:40-Should one person pay ALL the bills 

1:28:28-Single people can’t forget about this! 

1:32:24-Nobody wants to admit this!

]]> Fixing Millennials money problems Michael Acosta 01:40:05 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Rebecca Jameson, who is a certified financial coach based in Northern California. Rebecca talks about the financial avalanche that most people fall into, but don't want to talk about. From taking on debt, to working extra hours to make up for it, Rebecca walks the audience through how to stop this avalanche and how to get out of it. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Rebecca Jameson, who is a certified financial coach based in Northern California. Rebecca talks about the financial avalanche that most people fall into, but don't want to talk about. From taking on debt, to working extra hours to make up for it, Rebecca walks the audience through how to stop this avalanche and how to get out of it. true full 53 fe5195ff-bf65-4b19-a843-31298c015a4b Fixing the Mental Health of Millennial Men On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with former guests Zuberi Issa and Nick Palladino-King. This episode was all about what is keeping men today from being their best. Topics include relationships, creating boundaries, and what obstacles Men from two different generations have had to contend with. 

You can follow Nick on his instagram at: https://instagram.com/nickpalladinoking 

You can also check out his website at: https://tribefitsf.com 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#masculinity #realtalk #mentalhealth 

Chapter list: 00:00-preview 00:40-intro 06:00-What’s going on with men’s mentality today 10:56-Men can’t be vulnerable? 20:20-Expectations of men then vs. now 28:57-Men’s mental health 34:50-When men’s jobs leave the country… 44:55-What makes us change… 52:45-When men stopped being fathers 58:06-Whites and Blacks have the same challenges in life 1:05:10-long term relationship advice 1:13:20-Boundaries 1:18:55-When the “nice guy” became normal 1:22:35-How to create your own boundaries 1:36:15-How to WIN in a relationship 1:43:05-Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 5 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/fixing-the-mental-health-of-millennial-men-YZVcYtyQ On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with former guests Zuberi Issa and Nick Palladino-King. This episode was all about what is keeping men today from being their best. Topics include relationships, creating boundaries, and what obstacles Men from two different generations have had to contend with. 

You can follow Nick on his instagram at: https://instagram.com/nickpalladinoking 

You can also check out his website at: https://tribefitsf.com 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#masculinity #realtalk #mentalhealth 

Chapter list: 00:00-preview 00:40-intro 06:00-What’s going on with men’s mentality today 10:56-Men can’t be vulnerable? 20:20-Expectations of men then vs. now 28:57-Men’s mental health 34:50-When men’s jobs leave the country… 44:55-What makes us change… 52:45-When men stopped being fathers 58:06-Whites and Blacks have the same challenges in life 1:05:10-long term relationship advice 1:13:20-Boundaries 1:18:55-When the “nice guy” became normal 1:22:35-How to create your own boundaries 1:36:15-How to WIN in a relationship 1:43:05-Final Thoughts

]]> Fixing the Mental Health of Millennial Men Michael Acosta 01:45:51 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with former guests Zuberi Issa and Nick Palladino-King. This episode was all about what is keeping men today from being their best. Topics include relationships, creating boundaries, and what obstacles Men from two different generations have had to contend with. Topics include relationships, creating boundaries, and what obstacles Men from two different generations have had to contend with. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with former guests Zuberi Issa and Nick Palladino-King. This episode was all about what is keeping men today from being their best. Topics include relationships, creating boundaries, and what obstacles Men from two different generations have had to contend with. Topics include relationships, creating boundaries, and what obstacles Men from two different generations have had to contend with. true full 52 3a66b38b-d3b4-4613-8561-f7ca08e21ac7 Fixing the Masculinity Crisis and what most gym owners are doing WRONG! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Nick Palladino-King. Nick is the owner of TRIBE, which is a fitness and yoga studio based in San Francisco. Nick discusses his journey from making 6-figures selling water, to becoming a mens mental wellness coach and personal trainer. Nick gives great insight into what men are lacking in todays world as well as what most personal trainers and gym owners are struggling with. 

To help motivate you to beginning your fitness and mental health journey, Nick is offering the month of December FREE at his gym! 

You can reach out to Nick on his instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/nickpalladinoking you can also check out his website at: 

https://tribefitsf.com 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#masculinity #realtalk #fitness 

Chapter List: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

02:15-Getting robbed and changing his life 

10:00-Why men chase the “cool toys” 

11:55-Men lacking a “purpose” 

16:05-Why men need to adapt to todays world 

25:25-Men can’t compromise who they are! 

33:12-When your testosterone is off… 

37:29-How most men avoid depression 

40:25-DO NOT be a people pleaser! 

42:06-What life you are “supposed” to live 

49:22-Why you should NOT chase happiness 

53:40-Why you should NOT agree with me 

58:38- Men and women are SUPPOSED to communicate differently! 

1:06:25- Therapy is DIFFERENT for men vs. women 

1:17:43-lack of male leadership 

1:24:17-BAD living habits most people do! 

1:26:05-Create your own path 

1:29:30-Don’t start a gym without learning this… 

1:38:25-Top 3 tips for gym owners 

1:48:04-Secrets to a successful business 

1:51:15-Make that New Year’s resolution stick! 

1:56:30-Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:33:16 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/fixing-the-masculinity-crisis-and-what-most-gym-owners-are-doing-wrong-PVP80Fzs On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Nick Palladino-King. Nick is the owner of TRIBE, which is a fitness and yoga studio based in San Francisco. Nick discusses his journey from making 6-figures selling water, to becoming a mens mental wellness coach and personal trainer. Nick gives great insight into what men are lacking in todays world as well as what most personal trainers and gym owners are struggling with. 

To help motivate you to beginning your fitness and mental health journey, Nick is offering the month of December FREE at his gym! 

You can reach out to Nick on his instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/nickpalladinoking you can also check out his website at: 

https://tribefitsf.com 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#masculinity #realtalk #fitness 

Chapter List: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

02:15-Getting robbed and changing his life 

10:00-Why men chase the “cool toys” 

11:55-Men lacking a “purpose” 

16:05-Why men need to adapt to todays world 

25:25-Men can’t compromise who they are! 

33:12-When your testosterone is off… 

37:29-How most men avoid depression 

40:25-DO NOT be a people pleaser! 

42:06-What life you are “supposed” to live 

49:22-Why you should NOT chase happiness 

53:40-Why you should NOT agree with me 

58:38- Men and women are SUPPOSED to communicate differently! 

1:06:25- Therapy is DIFFERENT for men vs. women 

1:17:43-lack of male leadership 

1:24:17-BAD living habits most people do! 

1:26:05-Create your own path 

1:29:30-Don’t start a gym without learning this… 

1:38:25-Top 3 tips for gym owners 

1:48:04-Secrets to a successful business 

1:51:15-Make that New Year’s resolution stick! 

1:56:30-Final Thoughts

]]> Fixing the Masculinity Crisis and what most gym owners are doing WRONG! Michael Acosta 01:59:20 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Nick Palladino-King. Nick is the owner of TRIBE, which is a fitness and yoga studio based in San Francisco. Nick discusses his journey from making 6-figures selling water, to becoming a mens mental wellness coach and personal trainer. Nick gives great insight into what men are lacking in todays world as well as what most personal trainers and gym owners are struggling with. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Nick Palladino-King. Nick is the owner of TRIBE, which is a fitness and yoga studio based in San Francisco. Nick discusses his journey from making 6-figures selling water, to becoming a mens mental wellness coach and personal trainer. Nick gives great insight into what men are lacking in todays world as well as what most personal trainers and gym owners are struggling with. mens mental health, gym owner, mens health, masculinity, masculinity crisis, faining gyms, toxic masculinity, inspiration, personal trainer, successful personal trainer, mens improvement, real talk, motivation, fresh and fit true full 51 c0ca4484-171d-4454-829d-a4bf38ea4171 How to WIN the battle agains Homelessness and Fentanyl addiction! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Tom Wolf, a returning guest who is also a drug recovery advocate. Tom talks about his battle agains the homelessness and drug/fentanyl epidemic in San Francisco and what most ordinary citizens don't realize about what happens on the streets. 

Tom speaks from his own personal experience being homeless and addicted to opiates about how ordinary people can help to make the changes that San Francisco needs!

You can reach out to Tom on his X (twitter) account at:

 https://twitter.com/twolfrecovery 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#homelessness #drugaddiction #fentanyl 

Chapter List: 

00:00-Preview 

00:45-Intro 

03:13-The state of San Francisco’s drug and homelessness 

06:25-WHO are the drug addicts on the street 

08:58-What IS working? 

12:05-Is this ALL San Francisco’s fault? 

18:11-Homelessness and drugs in other states 

23:25-Do treatment programs work?? 

27:05-Supply or Demand: what do we focus on 

33:45-Where are the homeless coming from? 

41:57-How do you help someone close to you that is addicted to drugs 

44:59-The aftermath of Prop 47 in California 

50:19-Mental Health workers: The REALITY 

56:22-The reason WHY people won’t get off the streets 

59:48-Fentanyl changed the game on the streets 

1:03:28-The REALITY of why people don’t use homeless shelters 

1:15:40-Do job programs really work? 

1:21:08-Policing the infamous Tenderloin neighborhood 

1:26:06-Q&A session 

1:26:18-Question:Should I check on or ignore people who are lying on the street? 

1:30:05-Question: Should I give money/food to someone holding up a sign? 

1:32:34-Question: How do I help a friend/family member who is struggling with addiction? 

1:37:11-Question: How can I figure all of this out as a voter? 

1:41:40-Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-win-the-battle-agains-homelessness-and-fentanyl-addiction-P2_3uJWx On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Tom Wolf, a returning guest who is also a drug recovery advocate. Tom talks about his battle agains the homelessness and drug/fentanyl epidemic in San Francisco and what most ordinary citizens don't realize about what happens on the streets. 

Tom speaks from his own personal experience being homeless and addicted to opiates about how ordinary people can help to make the changes that San Francisco needs!

You can reach out to Tom on his X (twitter) account at:

 https://twitter.com/twolfrecovery 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#homelessness #drugaddiction #fentanyl 

Chapter List: 

00:00-Preview 

00:45-Intro 

03:13-The state of San Francisco’s drug and homelessness 

06:25-WHO are the drug addicts on the street 

08:58-What IS working? 

12:05-Is this ALL San Francisco’s fault? 

18:11-Homelessness and drugs in other states 

23:25-Do treatment programs work?? 

27:05-Supply or Demand: what do we focus on 

33:45-Where are the homeless coming from? 

41:57-How do you help someone close to you that is addicted to drugs 

44:59-The aftermath of Prop 47 in California 

50:19-Mental Health workers: The REALITY 

56:22-The reason WHY people won’t get off the streets 

59:48-Fentanyl changed the game on the streets 

1:03:28-The REALITY of why people don’t use homeless shelters 

1:15:40-Do job programs really work? 

1:21:08-Policing the infamous Tenderloin neighborhood 

1:26:06-Q&A session 

1:26:18-Question:Should I check on or ignore people who are lying on the street? 

1:30:05-Question: Should I give money/food to someone holding up a sign? 

1:32:34-Question: How do I help a friend/family member who is struggling with addiction? 

1:37:11-Question: How can I figure all of this out as a voter? 

1:41:40-Final Thoughts

]]> How to WIN the battle agains Homelessness and Fentanyl addiction! Michael Acosta 01:44:13 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Tom Wolf, a returning guest who is also a drug recovery advocate. Tom talks about his battle agains the homelessness and drug/fentanyl epidemic in San Francisco and what most ordinary citizens don't realize about what happens on the streets. Tom speaks from his own personal experience being homeless and addicted to opiates about how ordinary people can help to make the changes that San Francisco needs! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Tom Wolf, a returning guest who is also a drug recovery advocate. Tom talks about his battle agains the homelessness and drug/fentanyl epidemic in San Francisco and what most ordinary citizens don't realize about what happens on the streets. Tom speaks from his own personal experience being homeless and addicted to opiates about how ordinary people can help to make the changes that San Francisco needs! recovery, tents, law enforcement, homelessness, homeless, fentanyl, drug addiction, heroine addict, drug interdiction, homeless tents, heroine, san francisco homeless, fentanyl addiction, mental health workers, drug overdose, vehicle breakins, prevent drug overdose, san francisco, crisis intervention, panhandling true full 50 d67a8163-bbc3-4e5c-86b7-524163cd91ea Overcoming the embarrassment of talking about money On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Miguel Delgado, a returning guest who is a financial planner. Miguel goes in depth on how millennials can save for retirement, how the stock market and housing market affect you in todays world and what you can do to become financially successful! 

You can reach out to Miguel on his Linkdin account at: https://linkedin.com/in/migueldelgadocfp 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#money #finances #retirement 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:45-How you can grow your wealth today! 

03:25-What is a retirement account? 

10:30-Change HOW you look at money 

15:45-The REAL REASONS why people don’t save for the future 

19:55-When is the RIGHT TIME to see a financial planner 

23:20-HOW to find the BEST financial planner 

37:50-These financial tips don’t work anymore! 

45:10-The embarrassment that many of us have with money 

50:48-Renting vs. Buying-The FINAL answer 

56:50-Demographics might dictate your home equity in the future (see chart at zeihan.com)

1:00:55-When buying a home is BAD! 

1:07:30-Why does the stock market look so bad? 

1:17:18-Q&A from the audience 

1:17:45-Investing vs. Saving 

1:20:55-BEST way to pass money between family members 

1:27:08-The top 3 things financial planners wish everyone knew 

1:31:45-Advice for todays 30-year old 

1:38:25-How much should your emergency fund be? 

1:41:07-Prioritizing saving/investing vs paying debt 

1:46:28-Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/overcoming-the-embarrassment-of-talking-about-money-TtRRULf5 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Miguel Delgado, a returning guest who is a financial planner. Miguel goes in depth on how millennials can save for retirement, how the stock market and housing market affect you in todays world and what you can do to become financially successful! 

You can reach out to Miguel on his Linkdin account at: https://linkedin.com/in/migueldelgadocfp 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#money #finances #retirement 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:45-How you can grow your wealth today! 

03:25-What is a retirement account? 

10:30-Change HOW you look at money 

15:45-The REAL REASONS why people don’t save for the future 

19:55-When is the RIGHT TIME to see a financial planner 

23:20-HOW to find the BEST financial planner 

37:50-These financial tips don’t work anymore! 

45:10-The embarrassment that many of us have with money 

50:48-Renting vs. Buying-The FINAL answer 

56:50-Demographics might dictate your home equity in the future (see chart at zeihan.com)

1:00:55-When buying a home is BAD! 

1:07:30-Why does the stock market look so bad? 

1:17:18-Q&A from the audience 

1:17:45-Investing vs. Saving 

1:20:55-BEST way to pass money between family members 

1:27:08-The top 3 things financial planners wish everyone knew 

1:31:45-Advice for todays 30-year old 

1:38:25-How much should your emergency fund be? 

1:41:07-Prioritizing saving/investing vs paying debt 

1:46:28-Final Thoughts

]]> Overcoming the embarrassment of talking about money Michael Acosta 01:50:01 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Miguel Delgado, a returning guest who is a financial planner. Miguel goes in depth on how millennials can save for retirement, how the stock market and housing market affect you in todays world and what you can do to become financially successful! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Miguel Delgado, a returning guest who is a financial planner. Miguel goes in depth on how millennials can save for retirement, how the stock market and housing market affect you in todays world and what you can do to become financially successful! finances, retirement, money, home ownership, millennials, demographics, retiring, millennial money, financial planning, budgeting, financial future, renting vs buying, financial planner true full 49 3601dae0-fa96-449c-8703-5c98598c1c98 Why young women are not happy with their careers On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jovana "JoJo" Mendoza who is a life and career coach for young women. JoJo discusses how she became a life and career coach after obtaining her Master's degree and what challenges many of her female clients face when trying to follow the career path that they went to school for. 

You can reach out to JoJo on her Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/jojo.mendozza 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on:

 Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#women #career #careerwoman 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:40-Why not just “settle” for a career 

22:30-Raising 4 kids as a single mom 

26:35-You think America is bad?? 

31:00-The challenges of millennial career women 

36:15-Impacting someone else’s kids 

41:00-safety and security 

44:05-Finances 

47:50-Millennials and Debt 

50:05-Job expectations for college grads 

54:05-your job is NOT supposed to fulfill all your needs 

58:15-The “golden handcuffs” of big $$ jobs 

1:04:03-What childhood experiences used to be 

1:08:10-career coach vs a life coach 

1:13:40-When are you “ready”

1:18:25-How to “ace” that job interview! 

1:27:15-WHY we WANT to help others 

1:31:15-Success stories! 

1:35:20-What JoJo offers for potential clients 

1:40:15-Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 2 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/why-young-women-are-not-happy-with-their-careers-gHWf2pSz On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jovana "JoJo" Mendoza who is a life and career coach for young women. JoJo discusses how she became a life and career coach after obtaining her Master's degree and what challenges many of her female clients face when trying to follow the career path that they went to school for. 

You can reach out to JoJo on her Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/jojo.mendozza 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on:

 Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#women #career #careerwoman 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:40-Why not just “settle” for a career 

22:30-Raising 4 kids as a single mom 

26:35-You think America is bad?? 

31:00-The challenges of millennial career women 

36:15-Impacting someone else’s kids 

41:00-safety and security 

44:05-Finances 

47:50-Millennials and Debt 

50:05-Job expectations for college grads 

54:05-your job is NOT supposed to fulfill all your needs 

58:15-The “golden handcuffs” of big $$ jobs 

1:04:03-What childhood experiences used to be 

1:08:10-career coach vs a life coach 

1:13:40-When are you “ready”

1:18:25-How to “ace” that job interview! 

1:27:15-WHY we WANT to help others 

1:31:15-Success stories! 

1:35:20-What JoJo offers for potential clients 

1:40:15-Final Thoughts

]]> Why young women are not happy with their careers Michael Acosta 01:42:51 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jovana "JoJo" Mendoza who is a life and career coach for young women. JoJo discusses how she became a life and career coach after obtaining her Master's degree and what challenges many of her female clients face when trying to follow the career path that they went to school for. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jovana "JoJo" Mendoza who is a life and career coach for young women. JoJo discusses how she became a life and career coach after obtaining her Master's degree and what challenges many of her female clients face when trying to follow the career path that they went to school for. career, women of color, women, careerwoman, breaking barriers, career path, happiness, female empowerment, purpose, life goals, life purpose, women of power, fulfillment true full 48 2e301f74-64bb-4fb4-a83c-d2eb1c87b157 From Dentist to Personal Trainer-WHY leave a GREAT job! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Leah Krzywicki who is a Dental Hygienist turned Personal Trainer. Leah discusses why she left a stable career in the dental world for a career that is saturated with some of the best talents in the fitness industry. Leah's story and personal experiences are a motivator to those who are thinking about getting out of a career that they hate and do something that has a bigger impact in their lives and the lives of others. 

You can reach out to Leah on her Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/leahkrzy 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#dentist #fitness #career 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:13-Reality of being a Dental Hygienist 

09:10-Working at a job you HATE! 

11:00-Why you have to ESCAPE 

13:00-Karma comes back to bite you! 

15:20-Having kids later in life is BETTER 

19:00-The dating game for women in the late 20’s 

24:40-Finding a new career in fitness 

25:50-losing a parent 

34:28-Living beyond your means 

36:30-Getting into the fitness world 

38:30-The sacrifices needed to change your life

42:48-Learning what your clients NEED 

49:00-Becoming am online trainer for women 

53:50-Dieting fads and what actually WORKS! 

1:03:55- The BIGGEST excuse! 

1:06:00-How Leah’s online coaching works 

1:11:55-Final thoughts

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/from-dentist-to-personal-trainer-why-leave-a-great-job-PdzjMqdM On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Leah Krzywicki who is a Dental Hygienist turned Personal Trainer. Leah discusses why she left a stable career in the dental world for a career that is saturated with some of the best talents in the fitness industry. Leah's story and personal experiences are a motivator to those who are thinking about getting out of a career that they hate and do something that has a bigger impact in their lives and the lives of others. 

You can reach out to Leah on her Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/leahkrzy 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#dentist #fitness #career 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:13-Reality of being a Dental Hygienist 

09:10-Working at a job you HATE! 

11:00-Why you have to ESCAPE 

13:00-Karma comes back to bite you! 

15:20-Having kids later in life is BETTER 

19:00-The dating game for women in the late 20’s 

24:40-Finding a new career in fitness 

25:50-losing a parent 

34:28-Living beyond your means 

36:30-Getting into the fitness world 

38:30-The sacrifices needed to change your life

42:48-Learning what your clients NEED 

49:00-Becoming am online trainer for women 

53:50-Dieting fads and what actually WORKS! 

1:03:55- The BIGGEST excuse! 

1:06:00-How Leah’s online coaching works 

1:11:55-Final thoughts

]]> From Dentist to Personal Trainer-WHY leave a GREAT job! Michael Acosta 01:14:49 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Leah Krzywicki who is a Dental Hygienist turned Personal Trainer. Leah discusses why she left a stable career in the dental world for a career that is saturated with some of the best talents in the fitness industry. Leah's story and personal experiences are a motivator to those who are thinking about getting out of a career that they hate and do something that has a bigger impact in their lives and the lives of others. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Leah Krzywicki who is a Dental Hygienist turned Personal Trainer. Leah discusses why she left a stable career in the dental world for a career that is saturated with some of the best talents in the fitness industry. Leah's story and personal experiences are a motivator to those who are thinking about getting out of a career that they hate and do something that has a bigger impact in their lives and the lives of others. gym, fitness, body image, dental hygienist, wellness, dentist, personal trainer, podcast, change career, real talk, resistance training, dental school, dental hygienist salary, trainer, health true full 47 2b3ef5b9-7f43-4403-91c1-e5255f58dd93 Creating coffee that puts Starbucks to shame! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Collin Young, who is both a coffee roaster and coffee shop owner. His shop is called Motivat and is located in Oakland, CA. Collin talks about the WHY people who consume major coffee brands area really missing out on enjoying a much better product for a similar price! Making great coffee is akin to making great wine-sometimes the best product comes from the smallest player! Collin also talks the decision to open his own coffee shop and his secondary passion of helping out underprivileged youth. 

You can reach out to Collin on his Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/motivatcoffee 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#coffee #realtalk #starbucks 

Chapter List: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:05-Why a coffee shop? 

05:55-Why local coffee is better than Starbucks 

09:00-Nobody knows 

11:40-Vetting coffee bean suppliers 

16:20-Being a small business owner 

20:00-Owning a business AND raising 4 kids 

25:50-The 5-year plan 

28:05-The role of religion in peoples life 

35:00-Individualism 

37:00-Building Trust 

43:35-How Collin views “retirement” 

50:00-Taking care of your elders 

53:20-Staying fit to stay healthy longer 

58:25-Balancing life 

1:02:10-men and women communicate differently 

1:07:00-Do people rely on the church too much? 

1:14:45-The hardest part of owning a business 

1:18:50-Choosing Oakland to start a business 

1:24:00-Perfecting the latté 

1:25:40- the origins of “Motivat” 

1:31:25-The future of Motivat Coffee 

1:33:15-Involvement in the community 

1:38:00-Saving the underprivileged youth

]]> Mon, 4 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/creating-coffee-that-puts-starbucks-to-shame-P2AuS1_T On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Collin Young, who is both a coffee roaster and coffee shop owner. His shop is called Motivat and is located in Oakland, CA. Collin talks about the WHY people who consume major coffee brands area really missing out on enjoying a much better product for a similar price! Making great coffee is akin to making great wine-sometimes the best product comes from the smallest player! Collin also talks the decision to open his own coffee shop and his secondary passion of helping out underprivileged youth. 

You can reach out to Collin on his Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/motivatcoffee 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#coffee #realtalk #starbucks 

Chapter List: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:05-Why a coffee shop? 

05:55-Why local coffee is better than Starbucks 

09:00-Nobody knows 

11:40-Vetting coffee bean suppliers 

16:20-Being a small business owner 

20:00-Owning a business AND raising 4 kids 

25:50-The 5-year plan 

28:05-The role of religion in peoples life 

35:00-Individualism 

37:00-Building Trust 

43:35-How Collin views “retirement” 

50:00-Taking care of your elders 

53:20-Staying fit to stay healthy longer 

58:25-Balancing life 

1:02:10-men and women communicate differently 

1:07:00-Do people rely on the church too much? 

1:14:45-The hardest part of owning a business 

1:18:50-Choosing Oakland to start a business 

1:24:00-Perfecting the latté 

1:25:40- the origins of “Motivat” 

1:31:25-The future of Motivat Coffee 

1:33:15-Involvement in the community 

1:38:00-Saving the underprivileged youth

]]> Creating coffee that puts Starbucks to shame! Michael Acosta 01:48:26 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Collin Young, who is both a coffee roaster and coffee shop owner. His shop is called Motivat and is located in Oakland, CA. Collin talks about the WHY people who consume major coffee brands area really missing out on enjoying a much better product for a similar price! Making great coffee is akin to making great wine-sometimes the best product comes from the smallest player! Collin also talks the decision to open his own coffee shop and his secondary passion of helping out underprivileged youth. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Collin Young, who is both a coffee roaster and coffee shop owner. His shop is called Motivat and is located in Oakland, CA. Collin talks about the WHY people who consume major coffee brands area really missing out on enjoying a much better product for a similar price! Making great coffee is akin to making great wine-sometimes the best product comes from the smallest player! Collin also talks the decision to open his own coffee shop and his secondary passion of helping out underprivileged youth. false full 46 f68868bf-c0c9-4fc5-87dc-d7b1990f96c2 Kinesiologist talks the science of muscle building! On this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Jimmy Bagley, who is a Professor of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University. Dr. Bagley specializes in muscle physiology and talks about how muscles use energy and what the research really shows about getting in shape. 

Dr Bagley also discusses the reality of research studies and how many people "cherry pick" data to prove their own hypothesis, when the truth is much more complicated. 

You can reach out to Dr. Bagley at his lab's instagram at: https://instagram.com/musclephyslab 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #strength #gym 

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

00:35-Intro 

02:00-Why Kinesiology 

03:45-How the human body works 

07:30-Why scientists don’t talk to each other 

11:00-Are you born with more fast twitch muscle fibers? 

13:50-Converting fat to muscle? 

16:20-Is it ever too late to start training? 

19:00-How muscle research is conducted 

21:10-Misinterpreting research 

26:15-Jimmy's breakthrough research on obesity and diabetes 

29:30-Intermittent fasting-The TRUTH! 

33:15-Pharmaceuticals 

36:40-How Jimmy chooses his workouts 

38:05-learning 

42:55-build muscle too fast?? 

50:20-Anabolic Steroids 

54:00-Transgender athletes 

57:40-History of human development 

59:15-the influence of diet on muscles 

1:04:00-Funding for research 

1:16:35-AI in research 

1:21:30-The POINT of college 

1:25:00-What creatine REALLY does 

1:31:10-Dieting deficiencies 

1:35:20-Protein powder VS. BCAA’s 

1:37:54-Busting Muscle Myths 

1:41:45-Top Secret research coming! 

1:45:17-Ozempic 

1:48:28-Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/kinesiologist-talks-the-science-of-muscle-building-LQ1ksdtc On this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Jimmy Bagley, who is a Professor of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University. Dr. Bagley specializes in muscle physiology and talks about how muscles use energy and what the research really shows about getting in shape. 

Dr Bagley also discusses the reality of research studies and how many people "cherry pick" data to prove their own hypothesis, when the truth is much more complicated. 

You can reach out to Dr. Bagley at his lab's instagram at: https://instagram.com/musclephyslab 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #strength #gym 

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

00:35-Intro 

02:00-Why Kinesiology 

03:45-How the human body works 

07:30-Why scientists don’t talk to each other 

11:00-Are you born with more fast twitch muscle fibers? 

13:50-Converting fat to muscle? 

16:20-Is it ever too late to start training? 

19:00-How muscle research is conducted 

21:10-Misinterpreting research 

26:15-Jimmy's breakthrough research on obesity and diabetes 

29:30-Intermittent fasting-The TRUTH! 

33:15-Pharmaceuticals 

36:40-How Jimmy chooses his workouts 

38:05-learning 

42:55-build muscle too fast?? 

50:20-Anabolic Steroids 

54:00-Transgender athletes 

57:40-History of human development 

59:15-the influence of diet on muscles 

1:04:00-Funding for research 

1:16:35-AI in research 

1:21:30-The POINT of college 

1:25:00-What creatine REALLY does 

1:31:10-Dieting deficiencies 

1:35:20-Protein powder VS. BCAA’s 

1:37:54-Busting Muscle Myths 

1:41:45-Top Secret research coming! 

1:45:17-Ozempic 

1:48:28-Final Thoughts

]]> Kinesiologist talks the science of muscle building! Michael Acosta 01:51:21 On this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Jimmy Bagley, who is a Professor of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University. Dr. Bagley specializes in muscle physiology and talks about how muscles use energy and what the research really shows about getting in shape. Dr Bagley also discusses the reality of research studies and how many people "cherry pick" data to prove their own hypothesis, when the truth is much more complicated. On this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Jimmy Bagley, who is a Professor of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University. Dr. Bagley specializes in muscle physiology and talks about how muscles use energy and what the research really shows about getting in shape. Dr Bagley also discusses the reality of research studies and how many people "cherry pick" data to prove their own hypothesis, when the truth is much more complicated. gym, kinesiology, veganism, gut health, muscle growth, creatine, how to build muscle, protein powder, how to build muscle fast, sfsu, fad diets, muscle physiology, ball state, secrets of muscle growth, hubermanlab, andrew huberman, strength, muscle strength, andy galpin, best diet true full 45 4b2f847e-29b6-4b72-af8e-b2a1f2de376d Dating and body image for women in today's world On this week's episode, I sit down with two millennial personal trainers from San Francisco. Colby Landry and Melissa Boyd are fitness coaches at Tempo (online training and coaching) who have seen the good and bad when it comes to women's fitness and body image challenges in today's world. Melissa and Colby speak REAL TALK when it comes to their own body image, their own personal challenges with fitness and today's dating world for single women. You may not agree with everything they say, but keep the conversation going in the comments! 

You can reach out to Colby and Melissa on their Instagrams at: 

https://instagram.com/colbyclaire 

https://instagram.com/trainwithmb 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #womenempowerment #dating 

Chapter List: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Who are Mellisa and Colby 

4:50-Challenges of being a female trainer 

07:05-Being successful as a virtual instructor at Tempo 

11:10-WHY people stay motivated to be in shape 

13:10-Todays fitness trends 

16:30-What comes with living a fitness lifestyle 

22:12-Women working out during menstruation 

26:30-The financial stress women today are in 

28:50-Thoughts on having children in todays world 

36:33-Divorce for men vs women 

40:05- When women upgrade their partner vs men 

44:00-Men’s purpose and why go to college 

50:50-When following your career 

56:35-What would you tell todays teenage girls about life 

1:01:45-The food our kids are eating 

1:05:35-The population problem 

1:08:20-where to start if you want to CHANGE your body 

1:15:15-Expectations of your body 1:18:55-Dating someone in fitness 

1:23:05-Dating in today’s world 

1:28:30-The impact on real people 

1:32:35-Women feel guilty going to the gym 

1:38:30-Get the body of your dreams, but… 

1:47:25-Why happiness is NOT a thing!

]]> Mon, 7 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/dating-and-body-image-for-women-in-todays-world-EfMIeN41 On this week's episode, I sit down with two millennial personal trainers from San Francisco. Colby Landry and Melissa Boyd are fitness coaches at Tempo (online training and coaching) who have seen the good and bad when it comes to women's fitness and body image challenges in today's world. Melissa and Colby speak REAL TALK when it comes to their own body image, their own personal challenges with fitness and today's dating world for single women. You may not agree with everything they say, but keep the conversation going in the comments! 

You can reach out to Colby and Melissa on their Instagrams at: 

https://instagram.com/colbyclaire 

https://instagram.com/trainwithmb 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #womenempowerment #dating 

Chapter List: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Who are Mellisa and Colby 

4:50-Challenges of being a female trainer 

07:05-Being successful as a virtual instructor at Tempo 

11:10-WHY people stay motivated to be in shape 

13:10-Todays fitness trends 

16:30-What comes with living a fitness lifestyle 

22:12-Women working out during menstruation 

26:30-The financial stress women today are in 

28:50-Thoughts on having children in todays world 

36:33-Divorce for men vs women 

40:05- When women upgrade their partner vs men 

44:00-Men’s purpose and why go to college 

50:50-When following your career 

56:35-What would you tell todays teenage girls about life 

1:01:45-The food our kids are eating 

1:05:35-The population problem 

1:08:20-where to start if you want to CHANGE your body 

1:15:15-Expectations of your body 1:18:55-Dating someone in fitness 

1:23:05-Dating in today’s world 

1:28:30-The impact on real people 

1:32:35-Women feel guilty going to the gym 

1:38:30-Get the body of your dreams, but… 

1:47:25-Why happiness is NOT a thing!

]]> Dating and body image for women in today's world Michael Acosta 01:55:43 On this week's episode, I sit down with two millennial personal trainers from San Francisco. Colby Landry and Melissa Boyd are fitness coaches at Tempo (online training and coaching) who have seen the good and bad when it comes to women's fitness and body image challenges in today's world. Melissa and Colby speak REAL TALK when it comes to their own body image, their own personal challenges with fitness and today's dating world for single women. You may not agree with everything they say, but keep the conversation going in the comments On this week's episode, I sit down with two millennial personal trainers from San Francisco. Colby Landry and Melissa Boyd are fitness coaches at Tempo (online training and coaching) who have seen the good and bad when it comes to women's fitness and body image challenges in today's world. Melissa and Colby speak REAL TALK when it comes to their own body image, their own personal challenges with fitness and today's dating world for single women. You may not agree with everything they say, but keep the conversation going in the comments womens financial stress, male lonliness, fitness, personal training, body image, women are broke, mens purpose, dating, womens fitness, tempo, career women, divorce, womens body image, menstrual cycle true full 44 7c898999-2fdd-4850-9f22-d859e3f2ba46 From the Super Bowl to Barry's Bootcamp! an Ex-NFL linebacker's life changing shift! From the NFL field to Fitness: Ex-NFL linebacker's journey to being a Barry's instructor! 

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Corey Lemonier, who is a former national champion in college football at Auburn and played in the Super Bowl for the San Francisco 49ers. Corey talks about life playing college football at Auburn, getting drafted into the NFL by the SF 49ers and making the change from NFL linebacker to a personal trainer at Barry's Bootcamp. 

Corey is on a mission to help people take control of their physical fitness and make it as enjoyable experience as possible! 

You can reach out to Corey on his Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/coreyl55 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #nfl #49ers 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

02:20-life in Miami 

06:35-Attending Auburn university and winning a national title! 

13:55- Building bonds through stress 

18:55-Going ready for the NFL 

21:10-Trouble at Auburn 

27:05-Preparing for the NFL draft 

29:58-Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers 

33:30-Managing NFL money! 

44:10-NFL locker room vs a college locker room 

48:35-What it takes to WIN in the NFL 

52:05-How Jim Harbaugh coached 

1:03:30-The difference in NFL team cultures 

1:09:45-Deciding to retire from the NFL 

1:14:15- Becoming a Barry’s Bootcamp instructor 

1:18:55-How to motivate people to workout 

1:25:00-Why you give away workouts for free 

1:30:50-What motivates MOST people to get in shape 

1:35:05-When you are JUST starting out your fitness journey… 

1:38:35-WHY people STOP working out 

1:44:30-Women CAN’T get bulky 

1:48:40-Strength vs Hypertrophy training confusion 

1:50:57-Comparing your body to instagram models 

1:56:07-Final thoughts

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/from-the-super-bowl-to-barrys-bootcamp-an-ex-nfl-linebackers-life-changing-shift-d5ZG8Q84 From the NFL field to Fitness: Ex-NFL linebacker's journey to being a Barry's instructor! 

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Corey Lemonier, who is a former national champion in college football at Auburn and played in the Super Bowl for the San Francisco 49ers. Corey talks about life playing college football at Auburn, getting drafted into the NFL by the SF 49ers and making the change from NFL linebacker to a personal trainer at Barry's Bootcamp. 

Corey is on a mission to help people take control of their physical fitness and make it as enjoyable experience as possible! 

You can reach out to Corey on his Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/coreyl55 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #nfl #49ers 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

02:20-life in Miami 

06:35-Attending Auburn university and winning a national title! 

13:55- Building bonds through stress 

18:55-Going ready for the NFL 

21:10-Trouble at Auburn 

27:05-Preparing for the NFL draft 

29:58-Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers 

33:30-Managing NFL money! 

44:10-NFL locker room vs a college locker room 

48:35-What it takes to WIN in the NFL 

52:05-How Jim Harbaugh coached 

1:03:30-The difference in NFL team cultures 

1:09:45-Deciding to retire from the NFL 

1:14:15- Becoming a Barry’s Bootcamp instructor 

1:18:55-How to motivate people to workout 

1:25:00-Why you give away workouts for free 

1:30:50-What motivates MOST people to get in shape 

1:35:05-When you are JUST starting out your fitness journey… 

1:38:35-WHY people STOP working out 

1:44:30-Women CAN’T get bulky 

1:48:40-Strength vs Hypertrophy training confusion 

1:50:57-Comparing your body to instagram models 

1:56:07-Final thoughts

]]> From the Super Bowl to Barry's Bootcamp! an Ex-NFL linebacker's life changing shift! Michael Acosta 01:58:10 From the NFL field to Fitness: Ex-NFL linebacker's journey to being a Barry's instructor! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Corey Lemonier, who is a former national champion in college football at Auburn and played in the Super Bowl for the San Francisco 49ers. Corey talks about life playing college football at Auburn, getting drafted into the NFL by the SF 49ers and making the change from NFL linebacker to a personal trainer at Barry's Bootcamp. Corey is on a mission to help people take control of their physical fitness and make it as enjoyable experience as possible! From the NFL field to Fitness: Ex-NFL linebacker's journey to being a Barry's instructor! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Corey Lemonier, who is a former national champion in college football at Auburn and played in the Super Bowl for the San Francisco 49ers. Corey talks about life playing college football at Auburn, getting drafted into the NFL by the SF 49ers and making the change from NFL linebacker to a personal trainer at Barry's Bootcamp. Corey is on a mission to help people take control of their physical fitness and make it as enjoyable experience as possible! nfl salaries, 49ers, auburn, fitness program, national champion, fitness, barrys bootcamp, college athlete, college football, get fit, group training, miami life, auburn university, nfl, personal trainer, lose fat, jim harbaugh, lose weight, nfl draft, nfl money, rich athletes, san francisco fitness, nfl linebacker true full 43 de7713a6-d9cb-4ecc-9562-66624425a305 Reclaiming Strength: Empowerment and Masculinity in Fitness with Don Lee On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Donovan Lee, who is a personal trainer at a gym in San Leandro, California called "FEAR Training". 

Don talks about unleashing the power within yourself to become the best version possible through fitness. Don emphasizes accountability for your own fitness journey, but also speaks about his own deficiencies and how he has had to work to overcome them. 

Don also talks about what masculinity is to todays young men and how men need to work together to hold each other accountable for our own actions. 

You can reach out to Don on his Instagram at: https://instagram.com/donleefit 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#masculinity #fitness #accountability 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:35-Who is Donovan Lee 

08:00-Men need a purpose 

11:45-Money, social media and reality 

14:25-Becoming a Personal Trainer 

17:45-Secrets of bodybuilders 

24:12-How to build muscle and get stronger! 

30:00-Myths women believe about weight training 

32:10-Biggest fitness trends in 2023 

35:05-Building trust as a personal trainer 

42:25-What men don’t know in their 20’s 

48:25-Fresh and Fit 

55:12-The social media game 

1:01:40-Freedom in your life 

1:04:40-When should I eat to maximize muscle gain 

1:11:45-How do you stay in shape when working from home 

1:18:33-Fitness for busy parents 

1:24:10-Resistance bands better than weights?? 

1:28:00-Keeping clients motivated to work out 

1:34:30-The BEST exercises to do for MAXIMUM results!! 

1.39:50-Preventing INJURIES while working out 

1:45:45-Strength vs Hypertrophy 

1:47:35-Where to find Don

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/reclaiming-strength-empowerment-and-masculinity-in-fitness-with-don-lee-B_Gms_3r On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Donovan Lee, who is a personal trainer at a gym in San Leandro, California called "FEAR Training". 

Don talks about unleashing the power within yourself to become the best version possible through fitness. Don emphasizes accountability for your own fitness journey, but also speaks about his own deficiencies and how he has had to work to overcome them. 

Don also talks about what masculinity is to todays young men and how men need to work together to hold each other accountable for our own actions. 

You can reach out to Don on his Instagram at: https://instagram.com/donleefit 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your financial support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#masculinity #fitness #accountability 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:35-Intro 

01:35-Who is Donovan Lee 

08:00-Men need a purpose 

11:45-Money, social media and reality 

14:25-Becoming a Personal Trainer 

17:45-Secrets of bodybuilders 

24:12-How to build muscle and get stronger! 

30:00-Myths women believe about weight training 

32:10-Biggest fitness trends in 2023 

35:05-Building trust as a personal trainer 

42:25-What men don’t know in their 20’s 

48:25-Fresh and Fit 

55:12-The social media game 

1:01:40-Freedom in your life 

1:04:40-When should I eat to maximize muscle gain 

1:11:45-How do you stay in shape when working from home 

1:18:33-Fitness for busy parents 

1:24:10-Resistance bands better than weights?? 

1:28:00-Keeping clients motivated to work out 

1:34:30-The BEST exercises to do for MAXIMUM results!! 

1.39:50-Preventing INJURIES while working out 

1:45:45-Strength vs Hypertrophy 

1:47:35-Where to find Don

]]> Reclaiming Strength: Empowerment and Masculinity in Fitness with Don Lee Michael Acosta 01:52:28 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Donovan Lee, who is a personal trainer at a gym in San Leandro, California called "FEAR Training". Don talks about unleashing the power within yourself to become the best version possible through fitness. Don emphasizes accountability for your own fitness journey, but also speaks about his own deficiencies and how he has had to work to overcome them. Don also talks about what masculinity is to todays young men and how men need to work together to hold each other accountable for our own actions. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Donovan Lee, who is a personal trainer at a gym in San Leandro, California called "FEAR Training". Don talks about unleashing the power within yourself to become the best version possible through fitness. Don emphasizes accountability for your own fitness journey, but also speaks about his own deficiencies and how he has had to work to overcome them. Don also talks about what masculinity is to todays young men and how men need to work together to hold each other accountable for our own actions. masculinity, bodybuilding, freshandfit, best exercises for absuilding trust, masculinity crisis, best exercises, fat loss, fitness, toxic masculinity, personal trainer, prevent injuries, lose weight, keep motivated, fitness trends, accountability, fresh and fit, women in fitness, bodybuilding secrets, prevent injuriesitness injuries, women's fitness motivation videoitness myths, fitness motivation, ownership, unleashing the power within, lose weight fast, strength vs hypertrophy true full 42 984c9be6-a92f-47c7-9999-e8e09806118f Surviving as a gym owner: Joe Cicero- owner of "The Yard" gym On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Joe Cicero, who is the owner of a gym called "the Yard. Joe talks about opening up a gym, what it takes to run it and the many challenges he faces to keep the business strong. 

You can reach out to Joe on his Instagram at: https://instagram.com/goyard.fit 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show and to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#gym #businessowner #podcast 

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

00:40- Intro 

01:22- What is “The Yard” 

04:30- Investing in a gym 

07:25- Why people go to the gym 

09:40- Why people quit the gym 

11:40- How a gym is laid out 

12:45- Who goes to Joe’s gym 

14:00- What Joe likes BEST about his gym 

16:35- What Joe needs to improve in his gym 

18:00- How do you get people to BELIEVE in YOUR business 

22:00- The law of diffusion of innovation 

24:30- A place for personal trainers to grow their business 

26:30- A gym for those who DON’T want attention 

29:30- What clients say about his gym 

30:35- What problems a personal trainer is solving 

32:00- Building a gym culture 

39:45- Our parents never taught us about physical fitness 

41:45- What problem Joe is trying to solve with his gym 

43:45- No excuses! 

46:25- What social media does to body image 

49:10- Joe’s biggest challenges 

54:45- What works for us might not work for you 

58:05- Tech is great, but…. 

1:02:15- The fallout of the pandemic on fitness 

1:06:15- The truth on membership turnover 

1:08:50- What separates the top tier of business owners 

1:14:00- The future of gym culture 

1:17:10- The different gym models 

1:20:35- Using social media to promote the gym 

1:27:36- Do you know WHY you do your job? 

1:29:00- Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/surviving-as-a-gym-owner-joe-cicero-owner-of-the-yard-gym-KB_eqxhn On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Joe Cicero, who is the owner of a gym called "the Yard. Joe talks about opening up a gym, what it takes to run it and the many challenges he faces to keep the business strong. 

You can reach out to Joe on his Instagram at: https://instagram.com/goyard.fit 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show and to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#gym #businessowner #podcast 

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

00:40- Intro 

01:22- What is “The Yard” 

04:30- Investing in a gym 

07:25- Why people go to the gym 

09:40- Why people quit the gym 

11:40- How a gym is laid out 

12:45- Who goes to Joe’s gym 

14:00- What Joe likes BEST about his gym 

16:35- What Joe needs to improve in his gym 

18:00- How do you get people to BELIEVE in YOUR business 

22:00- The law of diffusion of innovation 

24:30- A place for personal trainers to grow their business 

26:30- A gym for those who DON’T want attention 

29:30- What clients say about his gym 

30:35- What problems a personal trainer is solving 

32:00- Building a gym culture 

39:45- Our parents never taught us about physical fitness 

41:45- What problem Joe is trying to solve with his gym 

43:45- No excuses! 

46:25- What social media does to body image 

49:10- Joe’s biggest challenges 

54:45- What works for us might not work for you 

58:05- Tech is great, but…. 

1:02:15- The fallout of the pandemic on fitness 

1:06:15- The truth on membership turnover 

1:08:50- What separates the top tier of business owners 

1:14:00- The future of gym culture 

1:17:10- The different gym models 

1:20:35- Using social media to promote the gym 

1:27:36- Do you know WHY you do your job? 

1:29:00- Final Thoughts

]]> Surviving as a gym owner: Joe Cicero- owner of "The Yard" gym Michael Acosta 01:32:04 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Joe Cicero, who is the owner of a gym called "the Yard. Joe talks about opening up a gym, what it takes to run it and the many challenges he faces to keep the business strong. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Joe Cicero, who is the owner of a gym called "the Yard. Joe talks about opening up a gym, what it takes to run it and the many challenges he faces to keep the business strong. gym, businessowner, fitness, wellness, podcast, san francisco, owner, health true full 41 b6865943-d193-4eb3-96ce-1672a9ebc589 What it takes to build a Podcast-Dave Sands of "The Food Origins Podcast" On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Dave Sands, who is the host of "The Food Origins Podcast". Dave is a former police officer with the San Francisco Police Department who recently left the department. Dave talks about his passion for food and why he decided to start a podcast, especially since he is an introverted person.

Dave talks about what he saw as a police officer and how that shaped his interest in food, owning a restaurant, and the stories behind those who create some of the most delicious cuisine in San Francisco. Dave and myself also spend a great deal of time discussing what it takes to build a podcast and understanding why it is we decided to start our own. We learn just how important it is to communicate why your show exists and the the importance of building trust with your audience.

 

You can reach out to Dave on his Instagram at:

https://instagram.com/food.origins_

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show and to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#food #podcast #police #realtalk #cooking

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:30-Intro 

01:30- It started with moms cooking 

03:00-Learning Japanese 

06:05-The BEST Japanese food 

11:35-Getting BURNED OUT as a chef led to… 

15:30- Working for SFPD 

18:30- The REAL reason why Homelessness is bad in SF 

22:10-When you TRY to help people that are suffering… 

26:58-Where the best restaurants are HIDDEN! 

29:00- Cooking for Cops! 

32:25- Cooking a Tur-duck-en! 

33:50- PHILZ coffee 

36:50-Community Policing 

39:50-Balancing food and work 

42:10-Dealing with loss 

47:45- The Origins of “The Food Origins” podcast 

52:00-Courtney Henderson’s influence 

55:30- The biggest challenges to starting a podcast 

1:12:25- The future of “The Food Origins Podcast” 

1:23:15- WHY do you want to do a podcast 

1:26:15- Chefs who stay in shape 

1:28:30- Chefs who make it happen 

1:31:45- Reach out to Dave 

1:32:30- How profitable are restaurants 

1:38:20- Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 5 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/what-it-takes-to-build-a-podcast-dave-sands-of-the-food-origins-podcast-vs4iNC_7 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Dave Sands, who is the host of "The Food Origins Podcast". Dave is a former police officer with the San Francisco Police Department who recently left the department. Dave talks about his passion for food and why he decided to start a podcast, especially since he is an introverted person.

Dave talks about what he saw as a police officer and how that shaped his interest in food, owning a restaurant, and the stories behind those who create some of the most delicious cuisine in San Francisco. Dave and myself also spend a great deal of time discussing what it takes to build a podcast and understanding why it is we decided to start our own. We learn just how important it is to communicate why your show exists and the the importance of building trust with your audience.

 

You can reach out to Dave on his Instagram at:

https://instagram.com/food.origins_

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show and to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#food #podcast #police #realtalk #cooking

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

00:30-Intro 

01:30- It started with moms cooking 

03:00-Learning Japanese 

06:05-The BEST Japanese food 

11:35-Getting BURNED OUT as a chef led to… 

15:30- Working for SFPD 

18:30- The REAL reason why Homelessness is bad in SF 

22:10-When you TRY to help people that are suffering… 

26:58-Where the best restaurants are HIDDEN! 

29:00- Cooking for Cops! 

32:25- Cooking a Tur-duck-en! 

33:50- PHILZ coffee 

36:50-Community Policing 

39:50-Balancing food and work 

42:10-Dealing with loss 

47:45- The Origins of “The Food Origins” podcast 

52:00-Courtney Henderson’s influence 

55:30- The biggest challenges to starting a podcast 

1:12:25- The future of “The Food Origins Podcast” 

1:23:15- WHY do you want to do a podcast 

1:26:15- Chefs who stay in shape 

1:28:30- Chefs who make it happen 

1:31:45- Reach out to Dave 

1:32:30- How profitable are restaurants 

1:38:20- Final Thoughts

]]> What it takes to build a Podcast-Dave Sands of "The Food Origins Podcast" Michael Acosta 01:40:12 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Dave Sands, who is the host of "The Food Origins Podcast". Dave is a former police officer with the San Francisco Police Department who recently left the department. Dave talks about his passion for food and why he decided to start a podcast, especially since he is an introverted person. Dave talks about what he saw as a police officer and how that shaped his interest in food, owning a restaurant, and the stories behind those who create some of the most delicious cuisine in San Francisco. Dave and myself also spend a great deal of time discussing what it takes to build a podcast and understanding why it is we decided to start our own. We learn just how important it is to communicate why your show exists and the the importance of building trust with your audience. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Dave Sands, who is the host of "The Food Origins Podcast". Dave is a former police officer with the San Francisco Police Department who recently left the department. Dave talks about his passion for food and why he decided to start a podcast, especially since he is an introverted person. Dave talks about what he saw as a police officer and how that shaped his interest in food, owning a restaurant, and the stories behind those who create some of the most delicious cuisine in San Francisco. Dave and myself also spend a great deal of time discussing what it takes to build a podcast and understanding why it is we decided to start our own. We learn just how important it is to communicate why your show exists and the the importance of building trust with your audience. take control, sfpd, police, cooking, podcast, chef, real talk, food true full 40 2a87ad86-b7ba-4434-9b4b-146a27eab33f Changing careers in todays world-Stories from a barbershop owner On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Charlie Herrera-Villar. Charlie currently owns his own barbershop after trying out different careers in both acting and firefighting. Charlie talks about life growing up in Mexican cartel territory, having a child when he was 17 and how he was able to pivot through various careers before winding up in barbering and then owning his own shop. Charlie also spends time talking about the stories that guys talk about while in the barber chair and gives his take on tech layoffs, relationships and prioritizing what's important in life. 

You can reach out to Charlie on his instagram at: https://instagram.com/charlie_herreravillar 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#relationships #entrepreneurship #barbershop 

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

00:38- Intro 

01:30- Living in Mexican cartel territory 

05:20- Broken windows theory 

08:00- Taking pride in your neighborhood 

12:40- being influenced by the “bad” element 

18:30- When young kids go wrong 

21:00- Being “content” with our lives 

25:40- pursuing an acting career 

30:15- From acting to firefighting 

34:45- Why a barber? 

43:00- From solo barber to shop owner 

47:00- Why photography matters 

50:52- Barbershop stories 

53:10- What tech employees are saying about their jobs 

59:55- Chasing money 

1:05:35- Let 20-something’s make their mistakes 

1:09:20- Learning to be a father of a daughter 

1:16:00- When we misinterpret text messages… 

1:20:30- People are not comfortable talking face to face with others 

1:23:00- How we can help others 

1:28:02- what guys say about relationships what at the barbershop 

1:38:15- Men who are leaders 

1:46:15- How life can get better as you get older 

1:51:30- Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/changing-careers-in-todays-world-stories-from-a-barbershop-owner-CFBgpjnW On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Charlie Herrera-Villar. Charlie currently owns his own barbershop after trying out different careers in both acting and firefighting. Charlie talks about life growing up in Mexican cartel territory, having a child when he was 17 and how he was able to pivot through various careers before winding up in barbering and then owning his own shop. Charlie also spends time talking about the stories that guys talk about while in the barber chair and gives his take on tech layoffs, relationships and prioritizing what's important in life. 

You can reach out to Charlie on his instagram at: https://instagram.com/charlie_herreravillar 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. Click the link below to make a contribution to the future of the show: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#relationships #entrepreneurship #barbershop 

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

00:38- Intro 

01:30- Living in Mexican cartel territory 

05:20- Broken windows theory 

08:00- Taking pride in your neighborhood 

12:40- being influenced by the “bad” element 

18:30- When young kids go wrong 

21:00- Being “content” with our lives 

25:40- pursuing an acting career 

30:15- From acting to firefighting 

34:45- Why a barber? 

43:00- From solo barber to shop owner 

47:00- Why photography matters 

50:52- Barbershop stories 

53:10- What tech employees are saying about their jobs 

59:55- Chasing money 

1:05:35- Let 20-something’s make their mistakes 

1:09:20- Learning to be a father of a daughter 

1:16:00- When we misinterpret text messages… 

1:20:30- People are not comfortable talking face to face with others 

1:23:00- How we can help others 

1:28:02- what guys say about relationships what at the barbershop 

1:38:15- Men who are leaders 

1:46:15- How life can get better as you get older 

1:51:30- Final Thoughts

]]> Changing careers in todays world-Stories from a barbershop owner Michael Acosta 01:54:18 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Charlie Herrera-Villar. Charlie currently owns his own barbershop after trying out different careers in both acting and firefighting. Charlie talks about life growing up in Mexican cartel territory, having a child when he was 17 and how he was able to pivot through various careers before winding up in barbering and then owning his own shop. Charlie also spends time talking about the stories that guys talk about while in the barber chair and gives his take on tech layoffs, relationships and prioritizing what's important in life. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Charlie Herrera-Villar. Charlie currently owns his own barbershop after trying out different careers in both acting and firefighting. Charlie talks about life growing up in Mexican cartel territory, having a child when he was 17 and how he was able to pivot through various careers before winding up in barbering and then owning his own shop. Charlie also spends time talking about the stories that guys talk about while in the barber chair and gives his take on tech layoffs, relationships and prioritizing what's important in life. mexican cartel, leadership, broken windows, father, young father, border town, mexico, tech stories, entrepreneur, firefighter, tech, stress, fatherhood, tech layoffs, changing careers, barbershop, barber, actor, chasing money, chase money, owner, relationship stories, relationships true full 39 7905cb49-4b60-43c7-a770-0a306a5ea1e5 Women's stress and hormone balance with Holistic Nutritionist Alex Casini On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Alex Casini. Alex is a holistic nutritionist who specializes in working with women to get their stress and hormone levels into balance through diet and stress relievers. Alex goes deep into hormonal birth control, the lack of information about our bodies and women-specific advice on how to balance career and motherhood. 

You can reach out to Alex on her instagram at: https://instagram.com/alexcasiniwellness 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com T

here you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #womenshealth #diet 

Chapter List: 

00:00- Preview 

00:30- Intro 

01:30- How Alex got into nutrition 

03:30- Diets: good, bad, ugly 

05:20- Alex’s personal history with dieting 

09:08- Birth Control Pill 

17:00- Easy way for guys to “get it” 

19:05- Staying on a nutrition program 

23:30- HCG diet and Ozempic 

27:15- What women don’t talk about 

30:35- How your body adapts to being a parent 

32:40- Why we have so many health problems 

36:05- Biggest pushbacks to making life changes 

37:45- Women have choices their mothers never had, but… 

45:00- Were humans made for the stresses of todays world.. 

47:21- The clients who have been successful 

52:05- PCOS in women 55:50- Alex’s clients are from all over! 

58:25- How Alex has overcome her health issues 

1:01:50- How your mothers and grandmothers dealt with these problems

1:06:20- What we are not taught 

1:08:50- How busy women get through it 

1:10:30- Being on the same page 

1:12:10- Proof that Alex’s program works 

1:17:40- Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 8 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/womens-stress-and-hormone-balance-with-holistic-nutritionist-alex-casini-HOGlSiQP On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Alex Casini. Alex is a holistic nutritionist who specializes in working with women to get their stress and hormone levels into balance through diet and stress relievers. Alex goes deep into hormonal birth control, the lack of information about our bodies and women-specific advice on how to balance career and motherhood. 

You can reach out to Alex on her instagram at: https://instagram.com/alexcasiniwellness 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com T

here you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #womenshealth #diet 

Chapter List: 

00:00- Preview 

00:30- Intro 

01:30- How Alex got into nutrition 

03:30- Diets: good, bad, ugly 

05:20- Alex’s personal history with dieting 

09:08- Birth Control Pill 

17:00- Easy way for guys to “get it” 

19:05- Staying on a nutrition program 

23:30- HCG diet and Ozempic 

27:15- What women don’t talk about 

30:35- How your body adapts to being a parent 

32:40- Why we have so many health problems 

36:05- Biggest pushbacks to making life changes 

37:45- Women have choices their mothers never had, but… 

45:00- Were humans made for the stresses of todays world.. 

47:21- The clients who have been successful 

52:05- PCOS in women 55:50- Alex’s clients are from all over! 

58:25- How Alex has overcome her health issues 

1:01:50- How your mothers and grandmothers dealt with these problems

1:06:20- What we are not taught 

1:08:50- How busy women get through it 

1:10:30- Being on the same page 

1:12:10- Proof that Alex’s program works 

1:17:40- Final Thoughts

]]> Women's stress and hormone balance with Holistic Nutritionist Alex Casini Michael Acosta 01:23:20 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Alex Casini. Alex is a holistic nutritionist who specializes in working with women to get their stress and hormone levels into balance through diet and stress relievers. Alex goes deep into hormonal birth control, the lack of information about our bodies and women-specific advice on how to balance career and motherhood. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Alex Casini. Alex is a holistic nutritionist who specializes in working with women to get their stress and hormone levels into balance through diet and stress relievers. Alex goes deep into hormonal birth control, the lack of information about our bodies and women-specific advice on how to balance career and motherhood. women's stress, nutritionist, glancing children and work, wellness, stress, nutrition, women's hormones, career woman, parenting, children, holistic nutrition, women's health, health, wellness coach true full 38 5365c615-06ca-4a7b-9ba1-792add8a1f56 Women's Fitness, health and dating with Melissa Boyd of @Tempo On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Melissa Boyd, who is a head coach at @Tempo (a workout-at-home tech company based in San Francisco). 

Melissa discusses opening up her own gym in San Francisco, dealing with an auto-immune disease and how her new company (Tempo) is taking over the fitness industry with it's technology-based interactive fitness programs that people can do from the comfort of their own home! 

Melissa also shares some of her personal stories, including the current dating pool in San Francisco! 

You can reach out to Melissa on her instagram at: https://instagram.com/trainwithmb

 You can also check her out on Tempo at: https://instagram.com/Tempo 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content.

 Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #women #motivation 

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

00:30- Intro 

01:30- Why Fitness? 

05:10- The lack of trust in the fitness industry 

07:40- How @Tempo won over Melissa 

11:30- Melissa’s focus with her clients 

17:24- The grind to keep going

 20:11- The biggest challenges with training women 

22:48- Melissa’s daily routine 

25:19- Finding time to workout 

31:40- Fad diets 

34:20- Dealing with an auto-immune disease 

41:50- Relying on Doctor’s to “fix” you 

44:00-Trusting people 

47:00- The reality of research papers in fitness 

48:55- Ozempic 

57:45- Balancing everything in your life 

1:01:25- communicating with clients 

1:03:30- The technology of @Tempo 

1:07:10- How @Tempo evolved it’s products 

1:09:45- The “Trust” factor 

1:18:30- Advice to someone who wants to start on their fitness journey 

1:21:20- Why women HATE the gym! 

1:24:35- Dating in San Francisco

1:28:54- What we tell our younger selves 

1:33:03- Melissa’s thoughts on kids 

1:38:40-Impacting a child’s life 

1:44:35- Advice to other personal trainers and gym owners 

1:47:00- Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/womens-fitness-health-and-dating-with-melissa-boyd-of-tempo-nPkl5WA0 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Melissa Boyd, who is a head coach at @Tempo (a workout-at-home tech company based in San Francisco). 

Melissa discusses opening up her own gym in San Francisco, dealing with an auto-immune disease and how her new company (Tempo) is taking over the fitness industry with it's technology-based interactive fitness programs that people can do from the comfort of their own home! 

Melissa also shares some of her personal stories, including the current dating pool in San Francisco! 

You can reach out to Melissa on her instagram at: https://instagram.com/trainwithmb

 You can also check her out on Tempo at: https://instagram.com/Tempo 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content.

 Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #women #motivation 

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

00:30- Intro 

01:30- Why Fitness? 

05:10- The lack of trust in the fitness industry 

07:40- How @Tempo won over Melissa 

11:30- Melissa’s focus with her clients 

17:24- The grind to keep going

 20:11- The biggest challenges with training women 

22:48- Melissa’s daily routine 

25:19- Finding time to workout 

31:40- Fad diets 

34:20- Dealing with an auto-immune disease 

41:50- Relying on Doctor’s to “fix” you 

44:00-Trusting people 

47:00- The reality of research papers in fitness 

48:55- Ozempic 

57:45- Balancing everything in your life 

1:01:25- communicating with clients 

1:03:30- The technology of @Tempo 

1:07:10- How @Tempo evolved it’s products 

1:09:45- The “Trust” factor 

1:18:30- Advice to someone who wants to start on their fitness journey 

1:21:20- Why women HATE the gym! 

1:24:35- Dating in San Francisco

1:28:54- What we tell our younger selves 

1:33:03- Melissa’s thoughts on kids 

1:38:40-Impacting a child’s life 

1:44:35- Advice to other personal trainers and gym owners 

1:47:00- Final Thoughts

]]> Women's Fitness, health and dating with Melissa Boyd of @Tempo Michael Acosta 01:48:38 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Melissa Boyd, who is a head coach at @Tempo (a workout-at-home tech company based in San Francisco). Melissa discusses opening up her own gym in San Francisco, dealing with an auto-immune disease and how her new company (Tempo) is taking over the fitness industry with it's technology-based interactive fitness programs that people can do from the comfort of their own home! Melissa also shares some of her personal stories, including the current dating pool in San Francisco! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Melissa Boyd, who is a head coach at @Tempo (a workout-at-home tech company based in San Francisco). Melissa discusses opening up her own gym in San Francisco, dealing with an auto-immune disease and how her new company (Tempo) is taking over the fitness industry with it's technology-based interactive fitness programs that people can do from the comfort of their own home! Melissa also shares some of her personal stories, including the current dating pool in San Francisco! auto-immune disease, female fitness, fitness, women's dating, dating, personal trainer, work life balance, hormones, tempo, nutrition, san francisco, women's health, salt true full 37 5d667831-ee4d-4483-addc-a88fdb54fcdb Episode #36- Achieve Financial Independence with Miguel Delgado On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Miguel Delgado, who is a wealth manager with Peak360 investments.

 

Miguel talks about his upbringing not really understanding money and the impact of seeing his relatives being “taken advantage of” by people who were smarter with money.

 

Miguel talks general considerations people should be cognizant of in planning their long term financial independence.

 

*DISCLAIMER*

The opinions expressed in this episode are that of myself and of my guest and is not intended to be financial guidance for your specific situation. Please consult with your own financial advisor.

 

Chapter list:

 

00:00- Preview

01:00- Intro

01:50- When you don’t understand how money works…

07:35- Educating those who don’t understand money

10:28- What a financial planner does

17:14-Overwhelmed with cost of living

23:05- Tips for young entrepreneurs

28:20- What does financial independence mean?

34:30-Does your lifestyle match your income?

38:40-Investing back into your business

42:45-Financial Independence vs Retirement

48:00- When to start to look for a financial planner

54:15- Finding mentors

56:40- Biggest lies that are told to us in finances

57:55- Millennials buying homes in todays climate

1:02:10- How a Financial Planner determines if they are a good fit for you

1:07:25- Health Savings Account- What you don’t know!

1:11:30- How your kids can and cannot help you in retirement

1:14:00- Generation X and the problems with retirement

1:22:30- The life insurance controversy

1:30:45- What Millennials should start thinking about today

1:36:54- Is it too late to start investing?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Securities offered through Lion Street Financial, LLC (512.776.8400), member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory products and services offered through Lion Street Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Lion Street Financial, LLC & Lion Street Advisors, LLC are affiliated companies and do not provide tax or legal advice. Representatives may transact business, which includes offering products and services and/or responding to inquiries, only in state(s) in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. Your connection to this podcast does not necessarily indicate that this Financial Professional is able to transact business in your state."

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-36-bright-future-for-your-money-with-miguel-delgado-J6VDTAdQ On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Miguel Delgado, who is a wealth manager with Peak360 investments.

 

Miguel talks about his upbringing not really understanding money and the impact of seeing his relatives being “taken advantage of” by people who were smarter with money.

 

Miguel talks general considerations people should be cognizant of in planning their long term financial independence.

 

*DISCLAIMER*

The opinions expressed in this episode are that of myself and of my guest and is not intended to be financial guidance for your specific situation. Please consult with your own financial advisor.

 

Chapter list:

 

00:00- Preview

01:00- Intro

01:50- When you don’t understand how money works…

07:35- Educating those who don’t understand money

10:28- What a financial planner does

17:14-Overwhelmed with cost of living

23:05- Tips for young entrepreneurs

28:20- What does financial independence mean?

34:30-Does your lifestyle match your income?

38:40-Investing back into your business

42:45-Financial Independence vs Retirement

48:00- When to start to look for a financial planner

54:15- Finding mentors

56:40- Biggest lies that are told to us in finances

57:55- Millennials buying homes in todays climate

1:02:10- How a Financial Planner determines if they are a good fit for you

1:07:25- Health Savings Account- What you don’t know!

1:11:30- How your kids can and cannot help you in retirement

1:14:00- Generation X and the problems with retirement

1:22:30- The life insurance controversy

1:30:45- What Millennials should start thinking about today

1:36:54- Is it too late to start investing?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Securities offered through Lion Street Financial, LLC (512.776.8400), member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory products and services offered through Lion Street Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Lion Street Financial, LLC & Lion Street Advisors, LLC are affiliated companies and do not provide tax or legal advice. Representatives may transact business, which includes offering products and services and/or responding to inquiries, only in state(s) in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. Your connection to this podcast does not necessarily indicate that this Financial Professional is able to transact business in your state."

]]> Episode #36- Achieve Financial Independence with Miguel Delgado Michael Acosta 01:46:33 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Miguel Delgado, who is a wealth manager with Peak360 investments. Miguel talks about his upbringing not really understanding money and the impact of seeing his relatives being “taken advantage of” by people who were smarter with money. Miguel talks general considerations people should be cognizant of in planning their long term financial independence. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Miguel Delgado, who is a wealth manager with Peak360 investments. Miguel talks about his upbringing not really understanding money and the impact of seeing his relatives being “taken advantage of” by people who were smarter with money. Miguel talks general considerations people should be cognizant of in planning their long term financial independence. svb, tech money, how to save, retirement, money, life insurance, saving money, retirement age, motivation, investing, financial future, retirement planning, financial independence, banks, borrow money true full 36 2ff04599-63ee-4173-aeef-4c51b18d9ef3 Episode #35- Building a Fitness Community with Markos Mosi On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Markos Mosi. Markos is the owner and founder of FEAR Training, a gym based in San Leandro, California. Markos discusses his path, from college football athlete, to EMT, to gym owner and talks about how he was able to build a community of fitness clients that believe in his message! 

Markos also spends time discussing how he was able to finance his business and his tips and tricks for other personal trainers out there who are thinking about opening their own gym. 

You can reach out to Markos on Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/feartraining

If you are in San Leandro, Ca and would like to check out his gym, you can visit him in-person at: 

FEAR Training 1658 Abram Ct. San Leandro, Ca 94577 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at:

 https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #gym #motivation

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

01:00-Intro 

04:12-Early jobs that were going nowhere 

06:40-Early life expectations from Greek and Cameroonian backgrounds 

09:43- Going to college out of state 

11:12- College athlete expectations 

13:16-Falling short of expectations 

19:13- Resisting the “easy way” out 

22:30- Figuring out life after college 

24:15- The support of friends and family 

28:35- Working as an EMT 

31:35- Deciding to enter the personal trainer world 

37:45- How he built a “real” training program- with no money 

45:52- What clients were telling him they wanted from a gym 

48:54- How FEAR Training LLC grew 

55:00- How Markos financed his gym 

1:02:15- The “grind” of being a gym owner 

1:06:35- Managing the gym and having his own clients/classes to run 

1:10:00- How FEAR compares to corporate gyms like Rumble and Barry’s boot camp 

1:15:10- the FEAR clientele 

1:20:25- The future of FEAR training 

1:22:01- The biggest challenges facing personal trainers 

1:24:03- When clients prefer to workout 

1:29:25- Advice to other trainers and Markos’s future 

1:34:15- Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-35-building-a-fitness-community-with-markos-mosi-_ySw6v2L On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Markos Mosi. Markos is the owner and founder of FEAR Training, a gym based in San Leandro, California. Markos discusses his path, from college football athlete, to EMT, to gym owner and talks about how he was able to build a community of fitness clients that believe in his message! 

Markos also spends time discussing how he was able to finance his business and his tips and tricks for other personal trainers out there who are thinking about opening their own gym. 

You can reach out to Markos on Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/feartraining

If you are in San Leandro, Ca and would like to check out his gym, you can visit him in-person at: 

FEAR Training 1658 Abram Ct. San Leandro, Ca 94577 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at:

 https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#fitness #gym #motivation

Chapter list: 

00:00- Preview 

01:00-Intro 

04:12-Early jobs that were going nowhere 

06:40-Early life expectations from Greek and Cameroonian backgrounds 

09:43- Going to college out of state 

11:12- College athlete expectations 

13:16-Falling short of expectations 

19:13- Resisting the “easy way” out 

22:30- Figuring out life after college 

24:15- The support of friends and family 

28:35- Working as an EMT 

31:35- Deciding to enter the personal trainer world 

37:45- How he built a “real” training program- with no money 

45:52- What clients were telling him they wanted from a gym 

48:54- How FEAR Training LLC grew 

55:00- How Markos financed his gym 

1:02:15- The “grind” of being a gym owner 

1:06:35- Managing the gym and having his own clients/classes to run 

1:10:00- How FEAR compares to corporate gyms like Rumble and Barry’s boot camp 

1:15:10- the FEAR clientele 

1:20:25- The future of FEAR training 

1:22:01- The biggest challenges facing personal trainers 

1:24:03- When clients prefer to workout 

1:29:25- Advice to other trainers and Markos’s future 

1:34:15- Final Thoughts

]]> Episode #35- Building a Fitness Community with Markos Mosi Michael Acosta 01:37:19 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Markos Mosi. Markos is the owner and founder of FEAR Training, a gym based in San Leandro, California. Markos discusses his path, from college football athlete, to EMT, to gym owner and talks about how he was able to build a community of fitness clients that believe in his message! Markos also spends time discussing how he was able to finance his business and his tips and tricks for other personal trainers out there who are thinking about opening their own gym. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Markos Mosi. Markos is the owner and founder of FEAR Training, a gym based in San Leandro, California. Markos discusses his path, from college football athlete, to EMT, to gym owner and talks about how he was able to build a community of fitness clients that believe in his message! Markos also spends time discussing how he was able to finance his business and his tips and tricks for other personal trainers out there who are thinking about opening their own gym. gym owner, gym, get strong, fitness, inspiration, get ripped, college athlete, college football, working out, entrepreneur, emt, business owner, firefighter, workout, lose weight, security guard, motivation, fitness classes true full 35 474c2d9e-f89c-4bb7-bdaf-b9bde7d6dc11 Episode #34: Preparing early for financial independence w/ John Lane On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with John Lane, who is a wealth manager specializing in retirement planning and financial independence.

 John explains what retirement means today and how the term "financial independence" is the new "retirement". John gives advice to millennials, who already feel they don't make enough money to save for retirement, on how they can start saving small before planning out their future. 

John's vision of wealth management shows that ANYONE can achieve financial independence, but that you have to get serious about it and START NOW! 

*DISCLAIMER* The opinions expressed in this episode are that of myself and of my guest and is not intended to be financial guidance for your specific situation. Please consult with your own financial advisor. 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#money #financialindependence #retirement 

Chapter List: 

00:00- Preview 

01:00-Intro 

03:00-What a wealth Manager does 

04:55- “work to live” or “live to work”

08:05- Why people in America can’t save enough money for retirement 

10:48- Americans need to spend money right?? 

14:50- Why would someone want a wealth manager 

16:25- looking at your financial future 

24:20- The most common push-backs for wealth managers 

25:30- For the young people who think they are rich… 

28:00- When people usually realize they need to get their finances in order 

31:00- What does retirement actually look like? 

37:15- The future of Crypto 

49:15- The population issue 

53:00- Leave California to live the “American Dream” 

55:00- The future of Tech companies and A.I. 

58:22- The future of the human race 

1:00:15- Elon Musk and running Twitter and Tesla 

1:02:48- What 99% of us don’t know about finances 

1:06:45- Why home mortgages are bad 

1:08:47- Saving vs. Investing 

1:16:00- How to max out your savings when you don’t make a lot of money 

1:20:45- California’s Real Estate future 

1:32:05- Saving for yourself before saving for your kids 

1:36:35- Writing a finance book for children 

1:42:00- The wrong mindset to have about money 

1:43:50- Final Thoughts

 

 

 

"Securities offered through Lion Street Financial, LLC (512.776.8400), member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory products and services offered through Lion Street Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Lion Street Financial, LLC & Lion Street Advisors, LLC are affiliated companies and do not provide tax or legal advice. Representatives may transact business, which includes offering products and services and/or responding to inquiries, only in state(s) in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. Your connection to this podcast does not necessarily indicate that this Financial Professional is able to transact business in your state."

]]> Wed, 1 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-34-preparing-early-for-financial-independence-w-john-lane-qbgtaNm_ On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with John Lane, who is a wealth manager specializing in retirement planning and financial independence.

 John explains what retirement means today and how the term "financial independence" is the new "retirement". John gives advice to millennials, who already feel they don't make enough money to save for retirement, on how they can start saving small before planning out their future. 

John's vision of wealth management shows that ANYONE can achieve financial independence, but that you have to get serious about it and START NOW! 

*DISCLAIMER* The opinions expressed in this episode are that of myself and of my guest and is not intended to be financial guidance for your specific situation. Please consult with your own financial advisor. 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#money #financialindependence #retirement 

Chapter List: 

00:00- Preview 

01:00-Intro 

03:00-What a wealth Manager does 

04:55- “work to live” or “live to work”

08:05- Why people in America can’t save enough money for retirement 

10:48- Americans need to spend money right?? 

14:50- Why would someone want a wealth manager 

16:25- looking at your financial future 

24:20- The most common push-backs for wealth managers 

25:30- For the young people who think they are rich… 

28:00- When people usually realize they need to get their finances in order 

31:00- What does retirement actually look like? 

37:15- The future of Crypto 

49:15- The population issue 

53:00- Leave California to live the “American Dream” 

55:00- The future of Tech companies and A.I. 

58:22- The future of the human race 

1:00:15- Elon Musk and running Twitter and Tesla 

1:02:48- What 99% of us don’t know about finances 

1:06:45- Why home mortgages are bad 

1:08:47- Saving vs. Investing 

1:16:00- How to max out your savings when you don’t make a lot of money 

1:20:45- California’s Real Estate future 

1:32:05- Saving for yourself before saving for your kids 

1:36:35- Writing a finance book for children 

1:42:00- The wrong mindset to have about money 

1:43:50- Final Thoughts

 

 

 

"Securities offered through Lion Street Financial, LLC (512.776.8400), member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory products and services offered through Lion Street Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Lion Street Financial, LLC & Lion Street Advisors, LLC are affiliated companies and do not provide tax or legal advice. Representatives may transact business, which includes offering products and services and/or responding to inquiries, only in state(s) in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. Your connection to this podcast does not necessarily indicate that this Financial Professional is able to transact business in your state."

]]> Episode #34: Preparing early for financial independence w/ John Lane Michael Acosta 01:46:03 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with John Lane, who is a wealth manager specializing in retirement planning and financial independence. John explains what retirement means today and how the term "financial independence" is the new "retirement". John gives advice to millennials, who already feel they don't make enough money to save for retirement, on how they can start saving small before planning out their future. John's vision of wealth management shows that ANYONE can achieve financial independence, but that you have to get serious about it and START NOW! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with John Lane, who is a wealth manager specializing in retirement planning and financial independence. John explains what retirement means today and how the term "financial independence" is the new "retirement". John gives advice to millennials, who already feel they don't make enough money to save for retirement, on how they can start saving small before planning out their future. John's vision of wealth management shows that ANYONE can achieve financial independence, but that you have to get serious about it and START NOW! a.i., inspiration, savings, home mortgage, retirement, money, 401k, millennials, financial freedom, mortgage, saving money, population crisis, financial advisor, crypto, wealth manager, personal finance, motivation, investing, advice, retirement planning, financial independence true full 34 a9725b94-431a-4ee6-9797-d1af86586635 Episode #33- Johann and Dorothy Camat: Life of musicians in todays world On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Johann Michael Camat and his wife Dorothy Camat. 

Johann and Dorothy are career performing artists who met while performing as part of the Broadway show Miss Saigon in Toronto, Canada. They have had an incredible career in the theatre industry and in the vocal industry. Johann and Dorothy give you an idea of what the "life" is like while on tour with a Broadway show and how they have each transitioned into a new era of the performing arts. 

Johann also talks about finding your own singing voice and how to survive in the sometimes cutthroat industry. Johann is currently a Bay Area R&B singer who performs at many clubs throughout the region and beyond. 

You can reach out to Johann on his instagram: https://instagram.com/jorasp 

You can listen to Johann's newest single, CLOCKZ (under his artist name of "Jorasp") on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17SGviZKLs6KknXFyjeLOj 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #broadway #singing #artist

Chapter list

00:00-Preview

01:00-Intro

02:27- Starting in Broadway theatre

06:12- Meeting while in Miss Saigon

14:15- Expectations of how life is supposed to go

19:40- The “real” life of a theatre performer

27:00- How to handle relationships as a theatre performer

34:45- Family pressures over your life

43:00- Transitioning to being a vocalist

46:45- The “grind” of succeeding as a music artist

52:20- is it about the money??

57:20- Using social media in the music industry

1:02:30-“Making it” in the music industry

1:08:20-the “Grind” of the industry

1:17:20- lessons for the youth

1:21:00- Friendships

1:28:00- Advice to their daughter

1:29:35-transitioning out of the industry

1:35:50- Johann’s personal sound as an artist

1:40:00- Creating the sound you want as a vocalist

1:48:30- Final thoughts

 

]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-33-johann-and-dorothy-camat-performing-artists-who-share-their-secrets-i6wcnf7c On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Johann Michael Camat and his wife Dorothy Camat. 

Johann and Dorothy are career performing artists who met while performing as part of the Broadway show Miss Saigon in Toronto, Canada. They have had an incredible career in the theatre industry and in the vocal industry. Johann and Dorothy give you an idea of what the "life" is like while on tour with a Broadway show and how they have each transitioned into a new era of the performing arts. 

Johann also talks about finding your own singing voice and how to survive in the sometimes cutthroat industry. Johann is currently a Bay Area R&B singer who performs at many clubs throughout the region and beyond. 

You can reach out to Johann on his instagram: https://instagram.com/jorasp 

You can listen to Johann's newest single, CLOCKZ (under his artist name of "Jorasp") on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17SGviZKLs6KknXFyjeLOj 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks #broadway #singing #artist

Chapter list

00:00-Preview

01:00-Intro

02:27- Starting in Broadway theatre

06:12- Meeting while in Miss Saigon

14:15- Expectations of how life is supposed to go

19:40- The “real” life of a theatre performer

27:00- How to handle relationships as a theatre performer

34:45- Family pressures over your life

43:00- Transitioning to being a vocalist

46:45- The “grind” of succeeding as a music artist

52:20- is it about the money??

57:20- Using social media in the music industry

1:02:30-“Making it” in the music industry

1:08:20-the “Grind” of the industry

1:17:20- lessons for the youth

1:21:00- Friendships

1:28:00- Advice to their daughter

1:29:35-transitioning out of the industry

1:35:50- Johann’s personal sound as an artist

1:40:00- Creating the sound you want as a vocalist

1:48:30- Final thoughts

 

]]> Episode #33- Johann and Dorothy Camat: Life of musicians in todays world Michael Acosta 01:55:01 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Johann Michael Camat and his wife Dorothy Camat. Johann and Dorothy are career performing artists who met while performing as part of the Broadway show Miss Saigon in Toronto, Canada. They have had an incredible career in the theatre industry and in the vocal industry. Johann and Dorothy give you an idea of what the "life" is like while on tour with a Broadway show and how they have each transitioned into a new era of the performing arts. Johann also talks about finding your own singing voice and how to survive in the sometimes cutthroat industry. Johann is currently a Bay Area R&B singer who performs at many clubs throughout the region and beyond. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Johann Michael Camat and his wife Dorothy Camat. Johann and Dorothy are career performing artists who met while performing as part of the Broadway show Miss Saigon in Toronto, Canada. They have had an incredible career in the theatre industry and in the vocal industry. Johann and Dorothy give you an idea of what the "life" is like while on tour with a Broadway show and how they have each transitioned into a new era of the performing arts. Johann also talks about finding your own singing voice and how to survive in the sometimes cutthroat industry. Johann is currently a Bay Area R&B singer who performs at many clubs throughout the region and beyond. relationship advice, singing career, performer, broadway, artist, singer, married couple, singing, san francisco, relationships true full 33 3075116a-79d7-49bf-8377-981b6a8db854 Episode #32- Greg Grogan: Mental Health for First Responders On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Greg Grogan. Greg is a current law enforcement officer and co-founder of The Overwatch Collective: a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing attention to mental health for military and first responders. Greg talks about his organization and how they work to provide first responders with free therapy. 

Greg also talks about the current issues in law enforcement that are likely to be causing some of the mental anguish public service personnel face everyday. 

You can reach out to Greg and The Overwatch Collective at: https://theoverwatchcollective.com 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#mentalhealth #police #firstresponders 

Chapter list: 00:00- Preview 

01:06- Intro 

03:45- How The Overwatch Collective got started 

06:14- Exposure in Law Enforcement 

08:10- Veteran transition to civilian life 

10:45- Being aware of what veterans have seen overseas: EMDR training 

14:38- Entering the Law Enforcement career 

19:05- Keeping the “image” 

28:00- It starts with the Family 

33:55- New police and firefighters spending money too fast 

41:55-All you have is that “badge”?? 

45:35- Is it lack of resources or lack of “taking the first step”? 

51:22- Building Trust in an organization 

56:50- End of Watch (movie) 

58:25- It just takes “one” person 

1:00:00- what makes “The Overwatch Collective” so impactful 

1:05:35- Dealing with a traumatic call for service 

1:08:00-Seeking therapy 

1:14:50- What is your form of therapy? 

1:18:50- Relationships as a first responder 

1:27:40- How mental stress builds up over time 

1:29:20- Physical Fitness 

1:36:20- How organizations can help their staff 

1:39:50- Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-32-greg-grogan-mental-health-for-first-responders-zchadfLw On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Greg Grogan. Greg is a current law enforcement officer and co-founder of The Overwatch Collective: a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing attention to mental health for military and first responders. Greg talks about his organization and how they work to provide first responders with free therapy. 

Greg also talks about the current issues in law enforcement that are likely to be causing some of the mental anguish public service personnel face everyday. 

You can reach out to Greg and The Overwatch Collective at: https://theoverwatchcollective.com 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Your support of this channel allows me to continue to provide you with better and better content. 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#mentalhealth #police #firstresponders 

Chapter list: 00:00- Preview 

01:06- Intro 

03:45- How The Overwatch Collective got started 

06:14- Exposure in Law Enforcement 

08:10- Veteran transition to civilian life 

10:45- Being aware of what veterans have seen overseas: EMDR training 

14:38- Entering the Law Enforcement career 

19:05- Keeping the “image” 

28:00- It starts with the Family 

33:55- New police and firefighters spending money too fast 

41:55-All you have is that “badge”?? 

45:35- Is it lack of resources or lack of “taking the first step”? 

51:22- Building Trust in an organization 

56:50- End of Watch (movie) 

58:25- It just takes “one” person 

1:00:00- what makes “The Overwatch Collective” so impactful 

1:05:35- Dealing with a traumatic call for service 

1:08:00-Seeking therapy 

1:14:50- What is your form of therapy? 

1:18:50- Relationships as a first responder 

1:27:40- How mental stress builds up over time 

1:29:20- Physical Fitness 

1:36:20- How organizations can help their staff 

1:39:50- Final Thoughts

]]> Episode #32- Greg Grogan: Mental Health for First Responders Michael Acosta 01:42:10 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Greg Grogan. Greg is a current law enforcement officer and co-founder of The Overwatch Collective: a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing attention to mental health for military and first responders. Greg talks about his organization and how they work to provide first responders with free therapy. Greg also talks about the current issues in law enforcement that are likely to be causing some of the mental anguish public service personnel face everyday. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Greg Grogan. Greg is a current law enforcement officer and co-founder of The Overwatch Collective: a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing attention to mental health for military and first responders. Greg talks about his organization and how they work to provide first responders with free therapy. Greg also talks about the current issues in law enforcement that are likely to be causing some of the mental anguish public service personnel face everyday. military, post-pardum, police, first responder, depression, financial health, ptsd, therapy, firefighter, counseling, overwatch, physical health, mental health true full 32 979f5694-9926-41dd-8315-3a37bf0d2746 Episode #31: Jabari Issa- Former NFL defensive tackle talks life in the NFL On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jabari Issa, who was a former defensive tackle for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans. Jabari talks about learning football in High School, learning the college game and what it took to get himself ready for the NFL draft. Jabari spends a lot of time dissecting the inner workings of life as an NFL player and why some players just never make it in the league. 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#nfl #proathlete #tombrady 

 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

01:00- Intro 

03:00-Getting into football in High School 

08:00- the “chatter” that goes on in the game
11:25- thinking about playing college football 

13:28-High School football rivalry 

15:31- Playing with Tom Brady 

17:55-Learning how to play PAC-10 football with the Washington Huskies 

21:08- what it means to “Red Shirt” in college football 

22:30-Balancing athletics, academics and a social life in college 

26:30-How to adjust when the coach gets fired 

30:03- The NFL combine and how NFL teams judge new talent 

33:05- Dealing with drama-ridden players on your team (Antonio Brown) 

35:56- Interviewing with NFL teams at the combine 

37:05- Getting the “call” 

40:40- signing an NFL contract 

45:25- What it’s like playing for an NFL team 

49:00- Whose fault is it that we lost the game?? 

56:50- Do the fans really have an influence on who plays for the team? 

59:35- Managing your money 

1:05:48- saving money for the months you don’t get paid 

1:07:35-Expansion Draft for the Houston Texans 

1:09:21- Free Agency and playing for the CFL and NFL Europe 

1:12:40-Jabari was the reason why Arizona built a new stadium for the Cardinals 

1:14:00-Health and CTE in the NFL 

1:22:50- Deciding to retire from the NFL 

1:25:50-Former players falling into depression 

1:30:50- Letting kids play contact football 

1:33:45- Playing with Pat Tillman 

1:35:22- How social media has changed how we view each other 

1:37:41- What this society needs 

1:42:15-Final thoughts

]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-31-jabari-issa-former-nfl-defensive-tackle-talks-life-in-the-nfl-IjwPVUWq On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jabari Issa, who was a former defensive tackle for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans. Jabari talks about learning football in High School, learning the college game and what it took to get himself ready for the NFL draft. Jabari spends a lot of time dissecting the inner workings of life as an NFL player and why some players just never make it in the league. 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#nfl #proathlete #tombrady 

 

Chapter list: 

00:00-Preview 

01:00- Intro 

03:00-Getting into football in High School 

08:00- the “chatter” that goes on in the game
11:25- thinking about playing college football 

13:28-High School football rivalry 

15:31- Playing with Tom Brady 

17:55-Learning how to play PAC-10 football with the Washington Huskies 

21:08- what it means to “Red Shirt” in college football 

22:30-Balancing athletics, academics and a social life in college 

26:30-How to adjust when the coach gets fired 

30:03- The NFL combine and how NFL teams judge new talent 

33:05- Dealing with drama-ridden players on your team (Antonio Brown) 

35:56- Interviewing with NFL teams at the combine 

37:05- Getting the “call” 

40:40- signing an NFL contract 

45:25- What it’s like playing for an NFL team 

49:00- Whose fault is it that we lost the game?? 

56:50- Do the fans really have an influence on who plays for the team? 

59:35- Managing your money 

1:05:48- saving money for the months you don’t get paid 

1:07:35-Expansion Draft for the Houston Texans 

1:09:21- Free Agency and playing for the CFL and NFL Europe 

1:12:40-Jabari was the reason why Arizona built a new stadium for the Cardinals 

1:14:00-Health and CTE in the NFL 

1:22:50- Deciding to retire from the NFL 

1:25:50-Former players falling into depression 

1:30:50- Letting kids play contact football 

1:33:45- Playing with Pat Tillman 

1:35:22- How social media has changed how we view each other 

1:37:41- What this society needs 

1:42:15-Final thoughts

]]> Episode #31: Jabari Issa- Former NFL defensive tackle talks life in the NFL Michael Acosta 01:45:59 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jabari Issa, who was a former defensive tackle for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans. Jabari talks about learning football in High School, learning the college game and what it took to get himself ready for the NFL draft. Jabari spends a lot of time dissecting the inner workings of life as an NFL player and why some players just never make it in the league. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jabari Issa, who was a former defensive tackle for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans. Jabari talks about learning football in High School, learning the college game and what it took to get himself ready for the NFL draft. Jabari spends a lot of time dissecting the inner workings of life as an NFL player and why some players just never make it in the league. nfl salaries, washington huskies, american football, arizona cardinals, football, money, cte, nfl, pro athlete, tom brady true full 31 5a22bf9c-c260-4ac0-ab35-5816e5c103ef Episode #30- Allison Tibbs: From mainstream media to wellness coach On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Allison Tibbs. Allison is a wellness coach/personal trainer with clients in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Allison gets real about her experience in college, working in New York for a major media company and how the path that she was "supposed" to take actually did not bring her joy. Allison also talks about the transition she made from corporate career, to training others to become the best version of themselves. For today's career woman who struggles with balancing work and career, you will enjoy this episode. 

You can reach out to Allison on her Instagram: https://instagram.com/allisontibbs 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

 For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks

 #fitness #inspiration #careerwoman

 

Chapter list:

00:00- Preview 

01:00- Intro 

01:55- Allison’s beginning: what most people don’t know 

04:00- Working in the media in New York and the financial crisis

07:45-Black women expectations in America 

11:25- Is the money and the “lifestyle” worth it for women??

19:35- Why we age longer than our parents

20:42- Having Kids n todays world 

23:13- Why San Francisco?? 

31:00-The life I’m “supposed” to live… 

33:00- Why young women can “self-sabotage” relationships 

36:49- The REAL New York 

38:20- People who love their high-profile life 

42:22- I’m doing Social Media wrong! 

46:25- I hate working out! 

49:45-Choosing fitness as a career over Tech

52:16- Working at Equinox 

58:03- Building relationships with clients 

1:05:00- Becoming a wellness coach from scratch 

1:10:50- How the lockdown made people ask “am I happy?” 

1:17:30- Difference in training clients in tech vs entertainment 

1:20:30- NorCal vs. SoCal clients 

1:23:55- A client success story

1:31:00- How Allison balances her time

1:36:10-Allison’s advice to women in corporate America

1:41:00-What’s important in our 30’s

1:48:00- What we thought was important in our 20’s 

1:49:17-What Allison’s future looks like 

1:54:00- Relationships today and how we view it

2:10:03- Connect with Allison

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-30-allison-tibbs-from-mainstream-media-to-wellness-coach-ZrDtpsIa On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Allison Tibbs. Allison is a wellness coach/personal trainer with clients in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Allison gets real about her experience in college, working in New York for a major media company and how the path that she was "supposed" to take actually did not bring her joy. Allison also talks about the transition she made from corporate career, to training others to become the best version of themselves. For today's career woman who struggles with balancing work and career, you will enjoy this episode. 

You can reach out to Allison on her Instagram: https://instagram.com/allisontibbs 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

 For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks

 #fitness #inspiration #careerwoman

 

Chapter list:

00:00- Preview 

01:00- Intro 

01:55- Allison’s beginning: what most people don’t know 

04:00- Working in the media in New York and the financial crisis

07:45-Black women expectations in America 

11:25- Is the money and the “lifestyle” worth it for women??

19:35- Why we age longer than our parents

20:42- Having Kids n todays world 

23:13- Why San Francisco?? 

31:00-The life I’m “supposed” to live… 

33:00- Why young women can “self-sabotage” relationships 

36:49- The REAL New York 

38:20- People who love their high-profile life 

42:22- I’m doing Social Media wrong! 

46:25- I hate working out! 

49:45-Choosing fitness as a career over Tech

52:16- Working at Equinox 

58:03- Building relationships with clients 

1:05:00- Becoming a wellness coach from scratch 

1:10:50- How the lockdown made people ask “am I happy?” 

1:17:30- Difference in training clients in tech vs entertainment 

1:20:30- NorCal vs. SoCal clients 

1:23:55- A client success story

1:31:00- How Allison balances her time

1:36:10-Allison’s advice to women in corporate America

1:41:00-What’s important in our 30’s

1:48:00- What we thought was important in our 20’s 

1:49:17-What Allison’s future looks like 

1:54:00- Relationships today and how we view it

2:10:03- Connect with Allison

]]> Episode #30- Allison Tibbs: From mainstream media to wellness coach Michael Acosta 02:13:55 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Allison Tibbs. Allison is a wellness coach/personal trainer with clients in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Allison gets real about her experience in college, working in New York for a major media company and how the path that she was "supposed" to take actually did not bring her joy. Allison also talks about the transition she made from corporate career, to training others to become the best version of themselves. For today's career woman who struggles with balancing work and career, you will enjoy this episode. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Allison Tibbs. Allison is a wellness coach/personal trainer with clients in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Allison gets real about her experience in college, working in New York for a major media company and how the path that she was "supposed" to take actually did not bring her joy. Allison also talks about the transition she made from corporate career, to training others to become the best version of themselves. For today's career woman who struggles with balancing work and career, you will enjoy this episode. penn state, corporate woman, personal trainer, chase a career, black women, career woman, career black women, corporate career, mainstream media, ny media, wellness coach true full 30 eae0638a-acfe-422d-9bef-0c49b173183f Episode #29- Jin Kim: Becoming a professional dancer and performer On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jin Kim, who is a Bay Area professional dancer, K-pop dance instructor and has been a performer on professional broadway-style shows that have been put on in San Francisco. Jin's experience ranges from being a team dancer for the Golden State Warriors, to his most recent stint as the "sexy Han Solo" in the burlesque parody of Star Wars called "The Empire Strips Back". 

Hear how Jin had the courage to drop out of college at a major University in order to pursue his passion and the lifestyle choices and sacrifices he has made in order to keep the dream alive! 

You can reach out to Jin on his Instagram: 

https://instagram.com/jinkimming 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at:

 https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#dancing #inspiration #performer 

Chapter Markers 

00:00- Preview 

01:05- Introduction 

04:13- Why Dancing? 

07:11- Dropping out of UC Davis 

11:35- Shifting the focus from college to dance 

17:15- Dancing industry in LA vs the rest of the country 

21:30- Overcoming rejection in the industry 

26:40- The career shift to teaching, then tech 

28:40- Working for Tech: Follow the money but hate my job??? 

35:40- Re-evaluating life after Tech 

37:08- Figuring out which path to take 

42:44- Dancing for the Golden state Warriors 

46:20- dancing pro and making little to no money 

51:48- Why JIn teaches, but hates K-pop! 

56:04- The ugly side of the K-pop industry

 1:00:15- Life (and food) in Korea 

1:06:31- A brief try at a YouTube career

 1:10:20- Auditioning for The Empire Strips Back and larger shows 

1:14:32- How a show is created and put on 

1:20:45- Stripping 1:24:30- Ending the show 

1:26:41- What this career means as it evolved 

1:30:51- Dating within the industry 

1:34:28- When it’s time to evolve in your career 

1:42:06- Trying out Acting as a career

 1:46:06- When the Journey means more than the end goal

 1:48:40- Advice for tech employees scared of being laid off 

1:55:57- Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-29-jin-kim-becoming-a-professional-dancer-and-performer-mIWWV4Xo On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jin Kim, who is a Bay Area professional dancer, K-pop dance instructor and has been a performer on professional broadway-style shows that have been put on in San Francisco. Jin's experience ranges from being a team dancer for the Golden State Warriors, to his most recent stint as the "sexy Han Solo" in the burlesque parody of Star Wars called "The Empire Strips Back". 

Hear how Jin had the courage to drop out of college at a major University in order to pursue his passion and the lifestyle choices and sacrifices he has made in order to keep the dream alive! 

You can reach out to Jin on his Instagram: 

https://instagram.com/jinkimming 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at:

 https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks 

#dancing #inspiration #performer 

Chapter Markers 

00:00- Preview 

01:05- Introduction 

04:13- Why Dancing? 

07:11- Dropping out of UC Davis 

11:35- Shifting the focus from college to dance 

17:15- Dancing industry in LA vs the rest of the country 

21:30- Overcoming rejection in the industry 

26:40- The career shift to teaching, then tech 

28:40- Working for Tech: Follow the money but hate my job??? 

35:40- Re-evaluating life after Tech 

37:08- Figuring out which path to take 

42:44- Dancing for the Golden state Warriors 

46:20- dancing pro and making little to no money 

51:48- Why JIn teaches, but hates K-pop! 

56:04- The ugly side of the K-pop industry

 1:00:15- Life (and food) in Korea 

1:06:31- A brief try at a YouTube career

 1:10:20- Auditioning for The Empire Strips Back and larger shows 

1:14:32- How a show is created and put on 

1:20:45- Stripping 1:24:30- Ending the show 

1:26:41- What this career means as it evolved 

1:30:51- Dating within the industry 

1:34:28- When it’s time to evolve in your career 

1:42:06- Trying out Acting as a career

 1:46:06- When the Journey means more than the end goal

 1:48:40- Advice for tech employees scared of being laid off 

1:55:57- Final Thoughts

]]> Episode #29- Jin Kim: Becoming a professional dancer and performer Michael Acosta 02:00:47 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jin Kim, who is a Bay Area professional dancer, K-pop dance instructor and has been a performer on professional broadway-style shows that have been put on in San Francisco. Jin's experience ranges from being a team dancer for the Golden State Warriors, to his most recent stint as the "sexy Han Solo" in the burlesque parody of Star Wars called "The Empire Strips Back". Hear how Jin had the courage to drop out of college at a major University in order to pursue his passion and the lifestyle choices and sacrifices he has made in order to keep the dream alive! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jin Kim, who is a Bay Area professional dancer, K-pop dance instructor and has been a performer on professional broadway-style shows that have been put on in San Francisco. Jin's experience ranges from being a team dancer for the Golden State Warriors, to his most recent stint as the "sexy Han Solo" in the burlesque parody of Star Wars called "The Empire Strips Back". Hear how Jin had the courage to drop out of college at a major University in order to pursue his passion and the lifestyle choices and sacrifices he has made in order to keep the dream alive! nba dancer, parents expectations, warriors, tech worker, golden state warriors, performer, broadway, empire strips back, layoffs, tech layoffs, college dropout, secrets of industry, san francisco dancer, dancing industry, dancer, san francisco, expectations, warriors dancer, asian culture, dropout, kpop true full 29 273b9e3a-383f-42ca-8428-478cb13c4926 Episode #28: From rock bottom to business owner with Coach Paul Casey On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Coach Paul Casey, who runs a successful personal training business in Hayward, Ca.

 

Paul talks about the difficult life he had growing up around drugs and violence, hitting rock bottom, and the many times he got sent to prison. Paul also tells you how he was able to get himself out of the cycle he was in, get his education and learn how to start his small business based on his passion of changing lives through fitness!

 

Another example of someone who made the decision that he wanted to regain control of his life!

 

You can reach out to Paul on his Instagram:

https://instagram.com/the_coach_paul

 

There you will find the links to his website and information on how he can help you!

 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content:

 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at:

 

https://realtalksontherocks.com

 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page.

 

You can also follow me on:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks

 

Chapter list:

00:00- Preview

01:10-intro

02:15-Paul’s troubled childhood

11:31- Falling into drugs to “fit in”

15:38- Paul’s first time taking recovery serious

19:15- Out of prison, back into the cycle

21:25-What men focus on in our 20’s

23:25- Anger issues in guys when we are young

26:32- Back to prison

27:30- I would not tell my younger self anything

29:50- It’s a challenge just to stay alive everyday

31:45-Getting education in prison

34:10-Becoming an inmate firefighter

38:00- From firefighter to San Quentin

42:40- How “Fernando” got Paul to finally get his act together

48:00- Enforcement vs. providing help to addicts on the street

50:28- Reaching out to challenged youth

56:55- How young men can get out of a bad environment

1:06:16- How Paul was able to start his own personal training business

1:25:00-What Paul has learned trying to grow a small business

1:28:40- What most clients are looking for in a personal trainer

1:35:10- Paul’s upcoming business changes

1:36:50-learning how to balance a relationship

1:40:55- How Paul is raising his boys

1:43:45-Final Thoughts

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-from-rock-bottom-to-business-owner-with-coach-paul-casey-AadDdQgn On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Coach Paul Casey, who runs a successful personal training business in Hayward, Ca.

 

Paul talks about the difficult life he had growing up around drugs and violence, hitting rock bottom, and the many times he got sent to prison. Paul also tells you how he was able to get himself out of the cycle he was in, get his education and learn how to start his small business based on his passion of changing lives through fitness!

 

Another example of someone who made the decision that he wanted to regain control of his life!

 

You can reach out to Paul on his Instagram:

https://instagram.com/the_coach_paul

 

There you will find the links to his website and information on how he can help you!

 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content:

 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at:

 

https://realtalksontherocks.com

 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page.

 

You can also follow me on:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks

 

Chapter list:

00:00- Preview

01:10-intro

02:15-Paul’s troubled childhood

11:31- Falling into drugs to “fit in”

15:38- Paul’s first time taking recovery serious

19:15- Out of prison, back into the cycle

21:25-What men focus on in our 20’s

23:25- Anger issues in guys when we are young

26:32- Back to prison

27:30- I would not tell my younger self anything

29:50- It’s a challenge just to stay alive everyday

31:45-Getting education in prison

34:10-Becoming an inmate firefighter

38:00- From firefighter to San Quentin

42:40- How “Fernando” got Paul to finally get his act together

48:00- Enforcement vs. providing help to addicts on the street

50:28- Reaching out to challenged youth

56:55- How young men can get out of a bad environment

1:06:16- How Paul was able to start his own personal training business

1:25:00-What Paul has learned trying to grow a small business

1:28:40- What most clients are looking for in a personal trainer

1:35:10- Paul’s upcoming business changes

1:36:50-learning how to balance a relationship

1:40:55- How Paul is raising his boys

1:43:45-Final Thoughts

]]> Episode #28: From rock bottom to business owner with Coach Paul Casey Michael Acosta 01:45:21 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Coach Paul Casey, who runs a successful personal training business in Hayward, Ca. Paul talks about the difficult life he had growing up around drugs and violence, hitting rock bottom, and the many times he got sent to prison. Paul also tells you how he was able to get himself out of the cycle he was in, get his education and learn how to start his small business based on his passion of changing lives through fitness! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Coach Paul Casey, who runs a successful personal training business in Hayward, Ca. Paul talks about the difficult life he had growing up around drugs and violence, hitting rock bottom, and the many times he got sent to prison. Paul also tells you how he was able to get himself out of the cycle he was in, get his education and learn how to start his small business based on his passion of changing lives through fitness! gym, starting a business, getting in shape, fitness, inspiration, raising children, personal trainer, workout, motivation, prison, how to lose fat, drug abuse, recovering addict, how to get in shape true full 28 dcfd4451-a51f-429a-bdde-739781026ae8 Episode #27: Simon Katz- Young entrepreneur tells you how to gain control over your life Have you ever wondered how people can become an entrepreneur at a young age and how some of them succeed? 

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Simon Katz, who is the founder of multiple Silicon Valley businesses and is part of some of the most exclusive social networks in the world. Hear Simon talk about his early life in the Soviet Union and how that drive carried over to the United States when he came here as a child. 

Simon spends plenty of time going into detail of how he was able to take control of his life, despite the circumstances he faced, and his personal advice for how you can take control over the income you want to have! 

Simon is also a YouTuber with over 20k subscribers and utilizes his channel to explain his thoughts on various topics in the financial, real estate and business sectors. 

You can reach out to Simon on his instagram page: https://instagram.com/simoniknow 

You can also check out his YouTube page here: https://youtube.com/c/SimonKatzShow 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content:

 https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

 For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksontherocks 

Chapter markers: 

00:00- Intro 

04:05-Growing up in the U.S.S.R

10:47-Making money by being “clever” 

15:10- Hustling as a kid in San Francisco 

16:34- No one taught us about money

19:10- Men’s mental health 

21:12-Simon’s obsession

23:54- YouTube is not for the money 

26:00- What you can learn on YouTube

27:17- How to have a healthy relationship 

29:53- The thrill of buying cool stuff! 

31:42- why this show exists 

32:27-the REAL reason why you want to be in the “club” 

34:32- AMEX centurion card (black card) 

36:12- Networking with the right people 

39:07- the daily life of an entrepreneur 

42:22- why does Simon work so hard 

46:07-why talking to your partner is SO important 

48:30- look at the family behind your spouse 

50:22- Balancing supporting kids vs spoiling them 

51:37- Patrick Bet-David lessons 

54:30- the “game” that billionaires play to keep their money 

57:16- Why the government spends billions to keep the economy going 

58:46- How Simon started his first official business 

1:02:32- How much capital (money) do you need to start a business 

1:07:37- How to choose the right product to sell 

1:09:49- be careful selling on Amazon (read the fine print)

1:13:17- be careful with inventory-based business 

1:15:02-Finding the right people for your business 

1:18:32-Simons hardest days as a business owner 

1:20:04- The new norm with employee loyalty 

1:23:42- the “clock in, click out” mentality 

1:25:32- money does not make you happy 

1:28:24-let’s talk about capital needed to start a business 

1:31:42- Why Simon dabbles in real estate 

1:35:07- The game of buying a home in the Bay Area 

1:41:09- How badly do you want the money? 

1:42:42-How to buy a home as an “average person” in the Bay Area 

1:48:04- What happened to the “old idea” of buying a home?

1:52:22- What Simon has up his sleeve 

1:58:00- Have a business or kids? 

2:02:00-Final thoughts

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-27-simon-katz-young-entrepreneur-tells-you-how-to-gain-control-over-your-life-CKawP64L Have you ever wondered how people can become an entrepreneur at a young age and how some of them succeed? 

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Simon Katz, who is the founder of multiple Silicon Valley businesses and is part of some of the most exclusive social networks in the world. Hear Simon talk about his early life in the Soviet Union and how that drive carried over to the United States when he came here as a child. 

Simon spends plenty of time going into detail of how he was able to take control of his life, despite the circumstances he faced, and his personal advice for how you can take control over the income you want to have! 

Simon is also a YouTuber with over 20k subscribers and utilizes his channel to explain his thoughts on various topics in the financial, real estate and business sectors. 

You can reach out to Simon on his instagram page: https://instagram.com/simoniknow 

You can also check out his YouTube page here: https://youtube.com/c/SimonKatzShow 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! 

Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content:

 https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

 For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksontherocks 

Chapter markers: 

00:00- Intro 

04:05-Growing up in the U.S.S.R

10:47-Making money by being “clever” 

15:10- Hustling as a kid in San Francisco 

16:34- No one taught us about money

19:10- Men’s mental health 

21:12-Simon’s obsession

23:54- YouTube is not for the money 

26:00- What you can learn on YouTube

27:17- How to have a healthy relationship 

29:53- The thrill of buying cool stuff! 

31:42- why this show exists 

32:27-the REAL reason why you want to be in the “club” 

34:32- AMEX centurion card (black card) 

36:12- Networking with the right people 

39:07- the daily life of an entrepreneur 

42:22- why does Simon work so hard 

46:07-why talking to your partner is SO important 

48:30- look at the family behind your spouse 

50:22- Balancing supporting kids vs spoiling them 

51:37- Patrick Bet-David lessons 

54:30- the “game” that billionaires play to keep their money 

57:16- Why the government spends billions to keep the economy going 

58:46- How Simon started his first official business 

1:02:32- How much capital (money) do you need to start a business 

1:07:37- How to choose the right product to sell 

1:09:49- be careful selling on Amazon (read the fine print)

1:13:17- be careful with inventory-based business 

1:15:02-Finding the right people for your business 

1:18:32-Simons hardest days as a business owner 

1:20:04- The new norm with employee loyalty 

1:23:42- the “clock in, click out” mentality 

1:25:32- money does not make you happy 

1:28:24-let’s talk about capital needed to start a business 

1:31:42- Why Simon dabbles in real estate 

1:35:07- The game of buying a home in the Bay Area 

1:41:09- How badly do you want the money? 

1:42:42-How to buy a home as an “average person” in the Bay Area 

1:48:04- What happened to the “old idea” of buying a home?

1:52:22- What Simon has up his sleeve 

1:58:00- Have a business or kids? 

2:02:00-Final thoughts

]]> Episode #27: Simon Katz- Young entrepreneur tells you how to gain control over your life Michael Acosta 02:05:38 Have you ever wondered how people can become an entrepreneur at a young age and how some of them succeed? On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Simon Katz, who is the founder of multiple Silicon Valley businesses and is part of some of the most exclusive social networks in the world. Hear Simon talk about his early life in the Soviet Union and how that drive carried over to the United States when he came here as a child. Simon spends plenty of time going into detail of how he was able to take control of his life, despite the circumstances he faced, and his personal advice for how you can take control over the income you want to have! Simon is also a YouTuber with over 20k subscribers and utilizes his channel to explain his thoughts on various topics in the financial, real estate and business sectors. Have you ever wondered how people can become an entrepreneur at a young age and how some of them succeed? On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Simon Katz, who is the founder of multiple Silicon Valley businesses and is part of some of the most exclusive social networks in the world. Hear Simon talk about his early life in the Soviet Union and how that drive carried over to the United States when he came here as a child. Simon spends plenty of time going into detail of how he was able to take control of his life, despite the circumstances he faced, and his personal advice for how you can take control over the income you want to have! Simon is also a YouTuber with over 20k subscribers and utilizes his channel to explain his thoughts on various topics in the financial, real estate and business sectors. true full 27 72f7de6f-496e-4e60-89d6-3722b9f1d109 Episode #26- Kris and Kelsey: Making your fitness goals come true On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Kris and Kelsey, who are the founders of K+K Training in San Francisco. Kris and Kelsey are the iconic couple that shares the same passion for fitness and coaching their clients to get in the best shape of their lives. Their journey has not been easy, but Kris and Kelsey are changing lives all over San Francisco and beyond. 

You can reach out to them on their website: 

https://kktstrong.com 

You can also reach out to them on instagram:

 https://instagram.com/kris.kelsey.training_ 

 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at:

 https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on:

 Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksontherocks 

Chapter List: 

00:00- Intro 

02:45- How Kris and Kelsey met 

05:15- Working at different Gyms 

07:19- Gym culture 

09:00- Why be a personal trainer? 

11:10- Car crash that changed Kris’s life 

13:40- “Dopesick” 20:35- From rock bottom to changing lives 

23:20- Old school workout habits 24:50- Pressure on women in the gym 

29:20- Real and Fake mainstream workout programs 

33:34- Expectations with a new client 

35:25- the biggest EXCUSE 

36:55- How Stress affects on the body 

40:30- Women afraid of “getting big” 

41:30- Is felling good enough?? 

45:50- the Holistic approach to fitness 

46:50- Premium (equinox) gyms better? 

49:10- What are your fitness goals??

50:20- Do we focus on a specific gender?? 

53:10- women afraid of getting “big” 

57:45- you body type is perfect! 

1:01:00- This is a lifestyle! 

1:02:40- Their BEST client success story 

1:10:00- motivating men vs women 

1:15:00- STOP looking at the scale!! 

1:21:20- HEAL (Amazon prime) 

1:24:25- Balancing fitness with cost of living in Silicon Valley 

1:27:35- Where Kris and Kelsey train their clients 

1:30:50-How Kris and Kelsey do virtual sessions 

1:34:20- Are fitness classes all good? 

1:38:48- Recovery

1:44:50- Contacting Kris and Kelsey 

1:48:20- Peloton: At least it got you moving! 

1:54:50- How Kris and Kelsey balance work with being good partners for each other

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (kris and kelsey, k+k Training) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-26-kris-and-kelsey-making-your-fitness-goals-come-true-D7O_3uL2 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Kris and Kelsey, who are the founders of K+K Training in San Francisco. Kris and Kelsey are the iconic couple that shares the same passion for fitness and coaching their clients to get in the best shape of their lives. Their journey has not been easy, but Kris and Kelsey are changing lives all over San Francisco and beyond. 

You can reach out to them on their website: 

https://kktstrong.com 

You can also reach out to them on instagram:

 https://instagram.com/kris.kelsey.training_ 

 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at:

 https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on:

 Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks

 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksontherocks 

Chapter List: 

00:00- Intro 

02:45- How Kris and Kelsey met 

05:15- Working at different Gyms 

07:19- Gym culture 

09:00- Why be a personal trainer? 

11:10- Car crash that changed Kris’s life 

13:40- “Dopesick” 20:35- From rock bottom to changing lives 

23:20- Old school workout habits 24:50- Pressure on women in the gym 

29:20- Real and Fake mainstream workout programs 

33:34- Expectations with a new client 

35:25- the biggest EXCUSE 

36:55- How Stress affects on the body 

40:30- Women afraid of “getting big” 

41:30- Is felling good enough?? 

45:50- the Holistic approach to fitness 

46:50- Premium (equinox) gyms better? 

49:10- What are your fitness goals??

50:20- Do we focus on a specific gender?? 

53:10- women afraid of getting “big” 

57:45- you body type is perfect! 

1:01:00- This is a lifestyle! 

1:02:40- Their BEST client success story 

1:10:00- motivating men vs women 

1:15:00- STOP looking at the scale!! 

1:21:20- HEAL (Amazon prime) 

1:24:25- Balancing fitness with cost of living in Silicon Valley 

1:27:35- Where Kris and Kelsey train their clients 

1:30:50-How Kris and Kelsey do virtual sessions 

1:34:20- Are fitness classes all good? 

1:38:48- Recovery

1:44:50- Contacting Kris and Kelsey 

1:48:20- Peloton: At least it got you moving! 

1:54:50- How Kris and Kelsey balance work with being good partners for each other

]]> Episode #26- Kris and Kelsey: Making your fitness goals come true kris and kelsey, k+k Training 02:02:49 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Kris and Kelsey, who are the founders of K+K Training in San Francisco. Kris and Kelsey are the iconic couple that shares the same passion for fitness and coaching their clients to get in the best shape of their lives. Their journey has not been easy, but Kris and Kelsey are changing lives all over San Francisco and beyond. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Kris and Kelsey, who are the founders of K+K Training in San Francisco. Kris and Kelsey are the iconic couple that shares the same passion for fitness and coaching their clients to get in the best shape of their lives. Their journey has not been easy, but Kris and Kelsey are changing lives all over San Francisco and beyond. weight training, holistic trainer, female workout, six pack abs, holistic, female fitness, fitness, get in shape, personal training, body image, workout coach, cardio training, holistic training, high intensity, healthy, personal trainer, holistic fitness, workout tips, cardio, trainer, cheat death, fitness for women, hiit, health true full 26 706b7ccc-bbb4-44bf-bfef-e3816cebfe35 Episode #25: Steven Pifer- Fmr. US Ambassador to Ukraine talks conflict with Russia In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Steven Pifer. Pifer is a fellow at Stanford University and is an expert on Ukrainian-Russo relations. He was one of the people who negotiated with the Ukrainian government about the terms in which the United States would intervene in the event that Russia invaded the country.

Steven had a chance to speak in a different level of detail that he otherwise usually speaks during his many interviews on CNN, Fox and Nbc news networks.

You can reach out to Steven via email if you would like to pick his brain on some of the more pressing issues involving Ukraine. Spifer@stanford.edu.

You can also watch the full video of this episode on YouTube here:

https://linktw.in/FpYkS9

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. 

Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: 

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For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

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There you will find links to my youtube as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: 

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]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-25-steven-pifer-fmr-us-ambassador-to-ukraine-talks-conflict-with-russia-Zm8RgmWr In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Steven Pifer. Pifer is a fellow at Stanford University and is an expert on Ukrainian-Russo relations. He was one of the people who negotiated with the Ukrainian government about the terms in which the United States would intervene in the event that Russia invaded the country.

Steven had a chance to speak in a different level of detail that he otherwise usually speaks during his many interviews on CNN, Fox and Nbc news networks.

You can reach out to Steven via email if you would like to pick his brain on some of the more pressing issues involving Ukraine. Spifer@stanford.edu.

You can also watch the full video of this episode on YouTube here:

https://linktw.in/FpYkS9

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. 

Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to my youtube as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

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]]> Episode #25: Steven Pifer- Fmr. US Ambassador to Ukraine talks conflict with Russia Michael Acosta 01:55:05 In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Steven Pifer. Pifer is a fellow at Stanford University and is an expert on Ukrainian-Russo relations. He was one of the people who negotiated with the Ukrainian government about the terms in which the United States would intervene in the event that Russia invaded the country. Steven had a chance to speak in a different level of detail that he otherwise usually speaks during his many interviews on CNN, Fox and Nbc news networks. In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Steven Pifer. Pifer is a fellow at Stanford University and is an expert on Ukrainian-Russo relations. He was one of the people who negotiated with the Ukrainian government about the terms in which the United States would intervene in the event that Russia invaded the country. Steven had a chance to speak in a different level of detail that he otherwise usually speaks during his many interviews on CNN, Fox and Nbc news networks. msnbc, nuclear, roe v. wade, war, ukraine russia war, fox, ambassador, zelenskyy, ukraine, abortion, usa, russian economy, russia, america, kiev, supreme court, donbas, nbc, rus, nuclear weapons, nuclear warheads, cnn, biden, putin true full 25 969e2dcf-733f-4cf0-98e3-5f4de02d0479 Episode #24: Scott Campbell- From Merchant Marines to International DJ On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Scott Campbell, who is an internationally traveled Disc Jockey (DJ). Scott has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Kaskade.

Scott provides great insight into the world of a DJ, from small parties to large Ibiza-style environments. Scott also provides great advice to newer DJ’s who are anxious to get into the game! 

You can also watch the full video of this episode on YouTube here:

https://linktw.in/mnwTyg

You can reach out to Scott on his Instagram with any questions you may have about becoming a successful DJ: https://instagram.com/djcams 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. 

Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to my youtube as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

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]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-24-scott-campbell-from-merchant-marines-to-international-dj-Seu_d_WM On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Scott Campbell, who is an internationally traveled Disc Jockey (DJ). Scott has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Kaskade.

Scott provides great insight into the world of a DJ, from small parties to large Ibiza-style environments. Scott also provides great advice to newer DJ’s who are anxious to get into the game! 

You can also watch the full video of this episode on YouTube here:

https://linktw.in/mnwTyg

You can reach out to Scott on his Instagram with any questions you may have about becoming a successful DJ: https://instagram.com/djcams 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. 

Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: 

https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to my youtube as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksontherocks

]]> Episode #24: Scott Campbell- From Merchant Marines to International DJ Michael Acosta 01:52:46 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Scott Campbell, who is an internationally traveled Disc Jockey (DJ). Scott has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Kaskade. Scott provides great insight into the world of a DJ, from small parties to large Ibiza-style environments. Scott also provides great advice to newer DJ’s who are anxious to get into the game! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Scott Campbell, who is an internationally traveled Disc Jockey (DJ). Scott has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Kaskade. Scott provides great insight into the world of a DJ, from small parties to large Ibiza-style environments. Scott also provides great advice to newer DJ’s who are anxious to get into the game! international dj, inspiration, making mistakes, video podcast, podcast, advice to young people, merchant marines, motivation, dj, 9/11, san francisco, kaskade, ibiza, life advice true full 24 6782d36d-6b91-4be1-af56-6c5a773f46ac Episode #23- John Morgan: Chase your dream or be a slave to money In this episode, I sit down with John Steven Morgan, who is a freelance pianist that specializes in playing his upright piano at various public locations in San Francisco and Oakland. John talks about starting his adult life at UC Berkeley pursing a civil engineering and later a chemical engineering degree before leaving that path to pursue his passion. Hear how John deals with the pressures of society, the value of money to him and how he works to create in-depth classical music pieces that he wants to share with the world.

You can watch the full conversation on YouTube here:


https://youtu.be/LtNhjLSTOIc

 

You can reach out to John on Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/johnstevenmorganpianist

 

Please check out his website to see samples of his latest music: 

https://johnstevenmorgan.com

 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com

]]> Mon, 30 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-23-john-morgan-life-of-a-street-performer-eEMmu9OC In this episode, I sit down with John Steven Morgan, who is a freelance pianist that specializes in playing his upright piano at various public locations in San Francisco and Oakland. John talks about starting his adult life at UC Berkeley pursing a civil engineering and later a chemical engineering degree before leaving that path to pursue his passion. Hear how John deals with the pressures of society, the value of money to him and how he works to create in-depth classical music pieces that he wants to share with the world.

You can watch the full conversation on YouTube here:


https://youtu.be/LtNhjLSTOIc

 

You can reach out to John on Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/johnstevenmorganpianist

 

Please check out his website to see samples of his latest music: 

https://johnstevenmorgan.com

 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com

]]> Episode #23- John Morgan: Chase your dream or be a slave to money Michael Acosta 01:21:31 In this episode, I sit down with John Steven Morgan, who is a freelance pianist that specializes in playing his upright piano at various public locations in San Francisco and Oakland. John talks about starting his adult life at UC Berkeley pursing a civil engineering and later a chemical engineering degree before leaving that path to pursue his passion. Hear how John deals with the pressures of society, the value of money to him and how he works to create in-depth classical music pieces that he wants to share with the world. In this episode, I sit down with John Steven Morgan, who is a freelance pianist that specializes in playing his upright piano at various public locations in San Francisco and Oakland. John talks about starting his adult life at UC Berkeley pursing a civil engineering and later a chemical engineering degree before leaving that path to pursue his passion. Hear how John deals with the pressures of society, the value of money to him and how he works to create in-depth classical music pieces that he wants to share with the world. quit my job, tech culture, value of money, chase career, pianist, long form podcast, chemical engineering, classical music, uc berkeley, college degree lies, expectations of millennials, video podcast, podcast, six figure career, artist, musician, quality of life, college degree realities, civil engineering, millennial podcast, financial independence, millennial, music industry true full 23 751de6bb-e0eb-47ad-9de7-6de19677f3e3 Episode #22- From working in Big Tech to being her own C.E.O. with Christine Rico In this episode, I sit down with Christeen Rico, who is the C.E.O. of her own company- Dream Bigger Ventures. In this episode, Christeen tells her story of attending NY University, pursuing the status quo of NY City life and how she transitioned back to Silicon Valley to work for Big Tech. 

Christeen also shares why she left Big Tech to start her own company and how she was motivated to bring more opportunities for entrepreneurship back to her home country of the Phillippines. 

You can watch the full conversation on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/nmNPCwipwXI

 

You can reach out to Christeen on Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/christeen.rico 

 

Please check out her website: 

https://dreambiggerph.com 

 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com

]]> Mon, 16 May 2022 15:10:48 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-22-from-working-in-big-tech-to-being-her-own-ceo-with-christine-rico-xWQekQaF In this episode, I sit down with Christeen Rico, who is the C.E.O. of her own company- Dream Bigger Ventures. In this episode, Christeen tells her story of attending NY University, pursuing the status quo of NY City life and how she transitioned back to Silicon Valley to work for Big Tech. 

Christeen also shares why she left Big Tech to start her own company and how she was motivated to bring more opportunities for entrepreneurship back to her home country of the Phillippines. 

You can watch the full conversation on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/nmNPCwipwXI

 

You can reach out to Christeen on Instagram at: 

https://instagram.com/christeen.rico 

 

Please check out her website: 

https://dreambiggerph.com 

 

Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. Click the link below to access this week's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com

]]> Episode #22- From working in Big Tech to being her own C.E.O. with Christine Rico Michael Acosta 01:37:33 In this episode, I sit down with Christeen Rico, who is the C.E.O. of her own company- Dream Bigger Ventures. In this episode, Christeen tells her story of attending NY University, pursuing the status quo of NY City life and how she transitioned back to Silicon Valley to work for Big Tech. Christeen also shares why she left Big Tech to start her own company and how she was motivated to bring more opportunities for entrepreneurship back to her home country of the Phillippines. In this episode, I sit down with Christeen Rico, who is the C.E.O. of her own company- Dream Bigger Ventures. In this episode, Christeen tells her story of attending NY University, pursuing the status quo of NY City life and how she transitioned back to Silicon Valley to work for Big Tech. Christeen also shares why she left Big Tech to start her own company and how she was motivated to bring more opportunities for entrepreneurship back to her home country of the Phillippines. apple, tech companies, philippine culture, female ceo, mental health awareness, tech culture, phillippines, nyu, imac, iphone, filipino nurses, working at apple, nursing, podcast, work life balance, living in new york, tech, remote work, millennial money, mental health tips, millennial podcast, san francisco, phillipino culture, filipino culture, dream bigger ventures, great resignation true full 22 72d56250-4236-4de0-a55a-eb2a04b01dfe Episode #21- Women of Power with Amanda Renteria In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Amanda Renteria, who is currently the C.E.O. of Code for America (a non-profit tech company designed to help government agencies). As as Stanford and Harvard graduate, she was the first Latina Chief of Staff in the history of the US Senate and is married with two children.

In this conversation, Amanda focuses her story and her experiences to speak directly to Millennial Women as to how they can achieve all that they desire in the way that she did and what to expect if you try and follow your career while being a mother. 

You can reach out to Amanda on Instagram and Twitter at: 

https://instagram.com/amandapublicservice 

https://twitter.com/AmandaRenteria 

This episode is also available in its entirety on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/rCGCXv0NDDQ

In this episodes bonus content, Amanda reflects on the night of November 8th 2016 on stage with Hillary Clinton when the results came in that Trump had won the US Presidency. You will hear her honest reflection of the events of that night and the realizations that came with it. We also spend time talking about Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter and the implications of it. Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. Click the link below to access this bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at:

 https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to my YouTube Channel as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

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]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-21-women-of-power-with-amanda-renteria-vAWzKlJl In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Amanda Renteria, who is currently the C.E.O. of Code for America (a non-profit tech company designed to help government agencies). As as Stanford and Harvard graduate, she was the first Latina Chief of Staff in the history of the US Senate and is married with two children.

In this conversation, Amanda focuses her story and her experiences to speak directly to Millennial Women as to how they can achieve all that they desire in the way that she did and what to expect if you try and follow your career while being a mother. 

You can reach out to Amanda on Instagram and Twitter at: 

https://instagram.com/amandapublicservice 

https://twitter.com/AmandaRenteria 

This episode is also available in its entirety on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/rCGCXv0NDDQ

In this episodes bonus content, Amanda reflects on the night of November 8th 2016 on stage with Hillary Clinton when the results came in that Trump had won the US Presidency. You will hear her honest reflection of the events of that night and the realizations that came with it. We also spend time talking about Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter and the implications of it. Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon. Click the link below to access this bonus content: 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at:

 https://realtalksontherocks.com 

There you will find links to my YouTube Channel as well as my Patreon page. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksontherocks

]]> Episode #21- Women of Power with Amanda Renteria Michael Acosta 01:47:47 In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Amanda Renteria, who is currently the C.E.O. of Code for America (a non-profit tech company designed to help government agencies). As as Stanford and Harvard graduate, she was the first Latina Chief of Staff in the history of the US Senate and is married with two children. In this conversation, Amanda focuses her story and her experiences to speak directly to Millennial Women as to how they can achieve all that they desire in the way that she did and what to expect if you try and follow your career while being a mother. In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Amanda Renteria, who is currently the C.E.O. of Code for America (a non-profit tech company designed to help government agencies). As as Stanford and Harvard graduate, she was the first Latina Chief of Staff in the history of the US Senate and is married with two children. In this conversation, Amanda focuses her story and her experiences to speak directly to Millennial Women as to how they can achieve all that they desire in the way that she did and what to expect if you try and follow your career while being a mother. california governor, latina, latinx, california girl, agriculture, harvard, obama, bay area, modern women, farmworker, us senate, women in tech, mother, career women, modern woman, stanford, career woman, supermom, clinton campaign, san francisco, hillary clinton, silicon valley true full 21 54da794a-6bfd-48ab-825d-353ae1a143dc Episode 20- Ukraine vs. Russia: what you probably don't know- with Stephen Zunes In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Stephen Zunes, who is a professor of International Politics at the University of San Francisco. Topics that we discuss include the current war in Ukraine between Ukraine and Russia, the real motivations behind NATO and how NATO had re-established itself in the region and how the little-known annexation of Western Sahara by the country of Morocco had set the standard for how Russia is treating Ukraine. We also discuss the Israel/Palestine issues as they stand today and how both Israel and China are looking at what is happening in Ukraine to dictate how they proceed with their own agendas back home.

You can reach out to Stephen and read his articles on his website at:

https://stephenzunes.com

While we did not record any bonus footage for this episode, there are still hours of bonus footage available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at:

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

You can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.

To access my youtube channel, simply search for "Real Talks on the Rocks" episode 19, or you can visit my website at 

https://realtalksontherocks.com

There you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-20-ukraine-vs-russia-what-you-probably-dont-know-with-stephen-zunes-L4X_8zPE In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Stephen Zunes, who is a professor of International Politics at the University of San Francisco. Topics that we discuss include the current war in Ukraine between Ukraine and Russia, the real motivations behind NATO and how NATO had re-established itself in the region and how the little-known annexation of Western Sahara by the country of Morocco had set the standard for how Russia is treating Ukraine. We also discuss the Israel/Palestine issues as they stand today and how both Israel and China are looking at what is happening in Ukraine to dictate how they proceed with their own agendas back home.

You can reach out to Stephen and read his articles on his website at:

https://stephenzunes.com

While we did not record any bonus footage for this episode, there are still hours of bonus footage available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at:

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

You can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.

To access my youtube channel, simply search for "Real Talks on the Rocks" episode 19, or you can visit my website at 

https://realtalksontherocks.com

There you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

]]> Episode 20- Ukraine vs. Russia: what you probably don't know- with Stephen Zunes Michael Acosta 01:41:39 In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Stephen Zunes, who is a professor of International Politics at the University of San Francisco. Topics that we discuss include the current war in Ukraine between Ukraine and Russia, the real motivations behind NATO and how NATO had re-established itself in the region and how the little-known annexation of Western Sahara by the country of Morocco had set the standard for how Russia is treating Ukraine. We also discuss the Israel/Palestine issues as they stand today and how both Israel and China are looking at what is happening in Ukraine to dictate how they proceed with their own agendas back home. In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Stephen Zunes, who is a professor of International Politics at the University of San Francisco. Topics that we discuss include the current war in Ukraine between Ukraine and Russia, the real motivations behind NATO and how NATO had re-established itself in the region and how the little-known annexation of Western Sahara by the country of Morocco had set the standard for how Russia is treating Ukraine. We also discuss the Israel/Palestine issues as they stand today and how both Israel and China are looking at what is happening in Ukraine to dictate how they proceed with their own agendas back home. international politics, professor, stephen zunes, nato, crimea, war in ukraine, dictators, putins's war, israel, ussr, autocrat, israel palestine, oligarch, putin war, western sahara, ukraine, dictator, putins war, russia, usssr, china russia, china, isreal, autocrats, zelensky, oligarchs, morocco, putin, palestine true full 20 4cf57d29-e98e-458b-96ba-856fbe57dd6f Episode 19- Joel Engardio: San Francisco politician talks challenges of reforming the city Joel Engardio studied journalism at Michigan State University and also has his masters degree from Harvard's school of government. Joel has written for the Boston Globe, NY Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Christian Science Monitoring. Joel also spent time working for the ACLU and was the first "story finder" for the organization. He recently took the dive into politics in San Francisco and calls himself a forward-thinking pragmatic democrat. While he lost the most recent election for supervisor of district 7 (despite having the most first-place votes), he continues to be a voice against the far-left progressive majority that dominates the city government of San Francisco.

We spent nearly 2 hours talking about many different issues in San Francisco and had our fair share of constructive criticism to give. For this episode's bonus content, we spent time discussing Joel's background in Journalism and what his interpretation of the mainstream media (CNN, FoxNews, NY Times) is. I was very surprised by his experiences in media and what he believes the future of the entity is. This 20+ minutes of bonus footage is available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at:

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

You can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.

To access my youtube channel, simply search for "Real Talks on the Rocks" episode 19, or you can visit my website at 

https://realtalksontherocks.com

There you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

As always, I thank you in advance for "liking the video " on YouTube (as it helps the outreach of the channel) and subscribing to my channel (to be notified whenever I release a new video).

 

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-19-joel-engardio-san-francisco-politician-talks-challenges-of-reforming-the-city-vxPsB0yM Joel Engardio studied journalism at Michigan State University and also has his masters degree from Harvard's school of government. Joel has written for the Boston Globe, NY Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Christian Science Monitoring. Joel also spent time working for the ACLU and was the first "story finder" for the organization. He recently took the dive into politics in San Francisco and calls himself a forward-thinking pragmatic democrat. While he lost the most recent election for supervisor of district 7 (despite having the most first-place votes), he continues to be a voice against the far-left progressive majority that dominates the city government of San Francisco.

We spent nearly 2 hours talking about many different issues in San Francisco and had our fair share of constructive criticism to give. For this episode's bonus content, we spent time discussing Joel's background in Journalism and what his interpretation of the mainstream media (CNN, FoxNews, NY Times) is. I was very surprised by his experiences in media and what he believes the future of the entity is. This 20+ minutes of bonus footage is available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at:

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

You can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.

To access my youtube channel, simply search for "Real Talks on the Rocks" episode 19, or you can visit my website at 

https://realtalksontherocks.com

There you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

As always, I thank you in advance for "liking the video " on YouTube (as it helps the outreach of the channel) and subscribing to my channel (to be notified whenever I release a new video).

 

]]> Episode 19- Joel Engardio: San Francisco politician talks challenges of reforming the city Michael Acosta 01:53:56 Joel Engardio studied journalism at Michigan State University and also has his masters degree from Harvard's school of government. Joel has written for the Boston Globe, NY Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Christian Science Monitoring. Joel also spent time working for the ACLU and was the first "story finder" for the organization. He recently took the dive into politics in San Francisco and calls himself a forward-thinking pragmatic democrat. While he lost the most recent election for supervisor of district 7 (despite having the most first-place votes), he continues to be a voice against the far-left progressive majority that dominates the city government of San Francisco. Joel Engardio studied journalism at Michigan State University and also has his masters degree from Harvard's school of government. Joel has written for the Boston Globe, NY Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Christian Science Monitoring. Joel also spent time working for the ACLU and was the first "story finder" for the organization. He recently took the dive into politics in San Francisco and calls himself a forward-thinking pragmatic democrat. While he lost the most recent election for supervisor of district 7 (despite having the most first-place votes), he continues to be a voice against the far-left progressive majority that dominates the city government of San Francisco. san fransicko, sfpd, pragmatic democrat, progressives, homeless, joel engardio, democrats, progessives vs moderates, sna francisco chronicle, politics, foxnews, san francisco homeless, michael shellenberger, san francisco mayor, 5150, san francisco supervisors, boston globe harvard, london breed, san francisco democrats, san francisco politics, media, san francisco, boston globe, tom wolf, ny times, san francisco politicians, mainstream media, san francisco police, cnn, mental health crisis, san francisco progressive true full 19 be420e22-2daa-4c65-9540-52637cff667c Episode 18- Vali Hashemian: Living in Iran and selling homes in Silicon Valley Vali Hashemian is an Iranian-born real estate agent with over 30 years of selling homes in Silicon Valley. In this episode, Vali talks about growing up in Iran and fleeing the country prior to the Iranian Revolution of 1978. He talks about his recent experience in Iran, where his US passport was confiscated and how he was able to get out of the country. Vali also humanizes everyday life in Iran today.

Vali also spends time talking about his experience selling homes in Silicon Valley and what you can do to improve your chances of purchasing your first home in this ever-changing housing climate.

Vali and myself also recorded additional footage where he shares his secrets of preparing to buy a home and how to set your expectations, especially in a high-priced area. This bonus footage is available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at:

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

You can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.

To access my youtube channel, simply search for "Real Talks on the Rocks" episode 18, or you can visit my website at 

https://realtalksontherocks.com

There you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-18-vali-hashemian-living-in-iran-and-selling-homes-in-silicon-valley-70_U_o9h Vali Hashemian is an Iranian-born real estate agent with over 30 years of selling homes in Silicon Valley. In this episode, Vali talks about growing up in Iran and fleeing the country prior to the Iranian Revolution of 1978. He talks about his recent experience in Iran, where his US passport was confiscated and how he was able to get out of the country. Vali also humanizes everyday life in Iran today.

Vali also spends time talking about his experience selling homes in Silicon Valley and what you can do to improve your chances of purchasing your first home in this ever-changing housing climate.

Vali and myself also recorded additional footage where he shares his secrets of preparing to buy a home and how to set your expectations, especially in a high-priced area. This bonus footage is available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at:

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

You can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.

To access my youtube channel, simply search for "Real Talks on the Rocks" episode 18, or you can visit my website at 

https://realtalksontherocks.com

There you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

]]> Episode 18- Vali Hashemian: Living in Iran and selling homes in Silicon Valley Michael Acosta 01:44:33 Vali Hashemian is an Iranian-born real estate agent with over 30 years of selling homes in Silicon Valley. In this episode, Vali talks about growing up in Iran and fleeing the country prior to the Iranian Revolution of 1978. He talks about his recent experience in Iran, where his US passport was confiscated and how he was able to get out of the country. Vali also humanizes everyday life in Iran today. Vali also spends time talking about his experience selling homes in Silicon Valley and what you can do to improve your chances of purchasing your first home in this ever-changing housing climate. Vali Hashemian is an Iranian-born real estate agent with over 30 years of selling homes in Silicon Valley. In this episode, Vali talks about growing up in Iran and fleeing the country prior to the Iranian Revolution of 1978. He talks about his recent experience in Iran, where his US passport was confiscated and how he was able to get out of the country. Vali also humanizes everyday life in Iran today. Vali also spends time talking about his experience selling homes in Silicon Valley and what you can do to improve your chances of purchasing your first home in this ever-changing housing climate. iran iraq, reza pahlavi, iran human rightrs, iran nuclear deal, afford a home, shah of iran, high cost of housing, iranian refugee, how to buy a home, housing down payment, housing costs, buying a home in silicon valley, buying a multi-million dollar home, mohamed reza pahlavi, iranian revolution, how i can afford a home, housing 2021, iraq, homes, housing 2022, detained in iran, buying a home, flee iran, silicon valley, selling homes, mohammad reza pahlavi, iran true full 18 19eeee25-eb8c-4adb-9ee7-52e2c6a8ad1d Episode 17- Zuberi Issa: A wise man's lessons of survival Zuberi Issa is a civil rights survivor from McComb Mississippi who is also a proud advocate for positive change in underprivileged communities. In this episode, Zuberi talks about life growing up under Jim Crow segregation in Mississippi, how african-american athletes voice their concerns for equality, and how his life choices allowed him to become the best version of himself, which includes owning a multi-million dollar home.

Zuberi and myself also recorder an additional 20+ minutes of footage where he shares his secrets of his 52-year marriage. This bonus footage is available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

You can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.

To access my youtube channel, simply search for "real Talks on the Rocks" episode 17, or you can visit my website at 

https://realtalksontherocks.com

There you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-zuberi-issa-a-wise-mans-lessons-of-survival-MzICZHLd Zuberi Issa is a civil rights survivor from McComb Mississippi who is also a proud advocate for positive change in underprivileged communities. In this episode, Zuberi talks about life growing up under Jim Crow segregation in Mississippi, how african-american athletes voice their concerns for equality, and how his life choices allowed him to become the best version of himself, which includes owning a multi-million dollar home.

Zuberi and myself also recorder an additional 20+ minutes of footage where he shares his secrets of his 52-year marriage. This bonus footage is available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks

You can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.

To access my youtube channel, simply search for "real Talks on the Rocks" episode 17, or you can visit my website at 

https://realtalksontherocks.com

There you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

]]> Episode 17- Zuberi Issa: A wise man's lessons of survival Michael Acosta 01:34:12 Zuberi Issa is a civil rights survivor from McComb Mississippi who is also a proud advocate for positive change in underprivileged communities. In this episode, Zuberi talks about life growing up under Jim Crow segregation in Mississippi, how african-american athletes voice their concerns for equality, and how his life choices allowed him to become the best version of himself, which includes owning a multi-million dollar home. Zuberi Issa is a civil rights survivor from McComb Mississippi who is also a proud advocate for positive change in underprivileged communities. In this episode, Zuberi talks about life growing up under Jim Crow segregation in Mississippi, how african-american athletes voice their concerns for equality, and how his life choices allowed him to become the best version of himself, which includes owning a multi-million dollar home. true full 17 b0cc8e61-4086-4235-b701-1bbebdc6262a Episode 16- Joseph Illustrisimo: Lifestyle coach and game show contestant On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Joseph G. Ilustrisimo, who is a personal trainer that focuses on the entire spectrum of wellness (from mindset to movement to medicine). Joseph spends time talking about his experience on an Australian game show, how he motivates his clients to achieve their health goals and his motivation to raise money for the typhoon disaster that recently occurred in the Phillippines. You can find him training at DIAKADI San Francisco

We recorded 30 + minutes of additional content from this episode that is available exclusively on Patreon to all of my loyal supporters and listeners! In this week's bonus content, Joseph gives specifics on how you can achieve your personal fitness goals, among other topics. Click on the link below to be taken to my Patreon Page and help support the future of this show. 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

To donate to the Typhoon Odette relief fund, please find the Go fund Me link for Joseph's fundraiser, which is valid until the beginning of February of 2022. 

https://gofundme/622c21ad 

You can also reach out to Joseph on Instagram @_joseph.gabriel_

Please check out my website: realtalksontherocks.com for links to all of the different ways to view my show. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

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]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-16-joseph-illustrisimo-personal-fitness-trainer-and-holistic-healing-A1Cskp05 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Joseph G. Ilustrisimo, who is a personal trainer that focuses on the entire spectrum of wellness (from mindset to movement to medicine). Joseph spends time talking about his experience on an Australian game show, how he motivates his clients to achieve their health goals and his motivation to raise money for the typhoon disaster that recently occurred in the Phillippines. You can find him training at DIAKADI San Francisco

We recorded 30 + minutes of additional content from this episode that is available exclusively on Patreon to all of my loyal supporters and listeners! In this week's bonus content, Joseph gives specifics on how you can achieve your personal fitness goals, among other topics. Click on the link below to be taken to my Patreon Page and help support the future of this show. 

https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

To donate to the Typhoon Odette relief fund, please find the Go fund Me link for Joseph's fundraiser, which is valid until the beginning of February of 2022. 

https://gofundme/622c21ad 

You can also reach out to Joseph on Instagram @_joseph.gabriel_

Please check out my website: realtalksontherocks.com for links to all of the different ways to view my show. 

You can also follow me on: 

Facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Instagram: @realtalksontherocks 

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]]> Episode 16- Joseph Illustrisimo: Lifestyle coach and game show contestant Michael Acosta 01:23:07 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Joseph G. Ilustrisimo, who is a personal trainer that focuses on the entire spectrum of wellness (from mindset to movement to medicine). Joseph spends time talking about his experience on an Australian game show, how he motivates his clients to achieve their health goals and his motivation to raise money for the typhoon disaster that recently occurred in the Phillippines. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Joseph G. Ilustrisimo, who is a personal trainer that focuses on the entire spectrum of wellness (from mindset to movement to medicine). Joseph spends time talking about his experience on an Australian game show, how he motivates his clients to achieve their health goals and his motivation to raise money for the typhoon disaster that recently occurred in the Phillippines. new years resolution, phillippines, fitness, lifestyle coach, personal training, personal loss, game show contestant, wellness, meditation, happiness, simon sinke, intermittent fasting, yoga, phillippines typhoon, personal fitness, personal trainer, vegan, jordan b peterson, holistic healing, frogger australia, loss of mother, diet fads, finding happiness, diakadi san francisco, frogger, low-carb, filipino culture, keto, simon sinek, paleo true full 16 022d9abf-5ebb-4b66-9707-eece5c4dd1e2 Episode 15- Sebaztian Pardo: TWITCH insider and avid RPG gamer On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Sebaztian Pardo, who is a content creator supporter for Twitch and who specializes in helping creators find the tools they need to become successful on Twitch. Sebaztian also spends time talking about his native Peru, playing Final Fantasy 14 and Chrono Trigger and the future of Twitch in the metaverse.

I have 30 + minutes of additional content from this episode that is available exclusively on Patreon to all of my loyal supporters and listeners! Click on the link below to be taken to my Patreon Page and help support the future of this show. In this weeks bonus content, we talk about several more topics, including a deeper understanding of how to make money on Twitch as a creator and Sebaztian's passion for dance. 

Patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can watch the full video-version of this episode onYoutube. https://youtu.be/xtoi35MWwNY

 

Please check out my website: realtalksontherocks.com for links to all of the different ways to view my show. 

You can also follow me on: 

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]]> Mon, 27 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-sebaztian-pardo-twitchinsider-and-avid-rpg-gamer-tZxa1T_N On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Sebaztian Pardo, who is a content creator supporter for Twitch and who specializes in helping creators find the tools they need to become successful on Twitch. Sebaztian also spends time talking about his native Peru, playing Final Fantasy 14 and Chrono Trigger and the future of Twitch in the metaverse.

I have 30 + minutes of additional content from this episode that is available exclusively on Patreon to all of my loyal supporters and listeners! Click on the link below to be taken to my Patreon Page and help support the future of this show. In this weeks bonus content, we talk about several more topics, including a deeper understanding of how to make money on Twitch as a creator and Sebaztian's passion for dance. 

Patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

You can watch the full video-version of this episode onYoutube. https://youtu.be/xtoi35MWwNY

 

Please check out my website: realtalksontherocks.com for links to all of the different ways to view my show. 

You can also follow me on: 

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]]> Episode 15- Sebaztian Pardo: TWITCH insider and avid RPG gamer Michael Acosta 01:17:26 On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Sebaztian Pardo, who is a content creator supporter for Twitch and who specializes in helping creators find the tools they need to become successful on Twitch. Sebaztian also spends time talking about his native Peru, playing Final Fantasy 14 and Chrono Trigger and the future of Twitch in the metaverse. On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Sebaztian Pardo, who is a content creator supporter for Twitch and who specializes in helping creators find the tools they need to become successful on Twitch. Sebaztian also spends time talking about his native Peru, playing Final Fantasy 14 and Chrono Trigger and the future of Twitch in the metaverse. cryptocurrency, twitch, monetization, twitch for creators, final fanrtasy, chrono trigger, content creator, rpg gamer, peru, china censorship, final fantasy xiv, monetizing on twitch, bitcoin, macchu piccu, competition social media, nft, visiting peru, social media censorship, twitch vs youtube, crono trigger, not and bitcoin true full 15 6748591e-2da7-48db-a1ca-941e173607e8 Episode 14- Andrew Mew:Shang-Chi/Matrix Resurrections stuntman and lifelong martial artist In episode 14 of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Andrew Mew, who is a San Francisco-based stuntman and martial arts expert that has worked on films such as Shang-Chi, Matrix Resurrections and Transformers. 

This ended up being an upbeat and exciting conversation and I was excited to learn about the work it takes to perform the crazy stunts we can take for granted in major motion pictures. 

This is definitely an episode you do not want to miss out on! 

In addition to this, I ended up recording about 40 minutes of bonus content that I will release exclusively to my Patreon supporters on my new Patreon Page! Click on the link below to be taken to my Patreon Page and help support the future of this show. As a thank you for your support, you will be given access to all of the bonus material that I film for each of my guest speakers. 

Patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

Please check out my website: realtalksontherocks.com for links to many different ways to view my show. 

You can also follow me on Facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Or on Instagram: instagram.com/realtalksontherocks of @realtalksontherocks.

You can make a donation to the show at ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-andrew-mew-shang-chi-stuntman-and-lifelong-martial-artist-Tu_qy7LL In episode 14 of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Andrew Mew, who is a San Francisco-based stuntman and martial arts expert that has worked on films such as Shang-Chi, Matrix Resurrections and Transformers. 

This ended up being an upbeat and exciting conversation and I was excited to learn about the work it takes to perform the crazy stunts we can take for granted in major motion pictures. 

This is definitely an episode you do not want to miss out on! 

In addition to this, I ended up recording about 40 minutes of bonus content that I will release exclusively to my Patreon supporters on my new Patreon Page! Click on the link below to be taken to my Patreon Page and help support the future of this show. As a thank you for your support, you will be given access to all of the bonus material that I film for each of my guest speakers. 

Patreon.com/realtalksontherocks 

Please check out my website: realtalksontherocks.com for links to many different ways to view my show. 

You can also follow me on Facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Or on Instagram: instagram.com/realtalksontherocks of @realtalksontherocks.

You can make a donation to the show at ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

]]> Episode 14- Andrew Mew:Shang-Chi/Matrix Resurrections stuntman and lifelong martial artist Michael Acosta 01:27:48 In episode 14 of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Andrew Mew, who is a San Francisco-based stuntman and martial arts expert that has worked on films such as Shang-Chi, Matrix Resurrections and Transformers. This ended up being an upbeat and exciting conversation and I was excited to learn about the work it takes to perform the crazy stunts we can take for granted in major motion pictures. This is definitely an episode you do not want to miss out on! In addition to this, I ended up filming about 40 minutes of bonus content that I will release exclusively to my Patreon supporters on my new Patreon Page! Click on the link below to be taken to my Patreon Page and help support the future of this show. As a thank you for your support, you will be given access to all of the bonus material that I film for each of my guest speakers. Patreon.com/realtalksontherocks Please check out my website: realtalksontherocks.com for links to many different ways to view my show. you can also follow me on Facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Or on Instagram: instagram.com/realtalksontherocks of @realtalksontherocks. In episode 14 of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Andrew Mew, who is a San Francisco-based stuntman and martial arts expert that has worked on films such as Shang-Chi, Matrix Resurrections and Transformers. This ended up being an upbeat and exciting conversation and I was excited to learn about the work it takes to perform the crazy stunts we can take for granted in major motion pictures. This is definitely an episode you do not want to miss out on! In addition to this, I ended up filming about 40 minutes of bonus content that I will release exclusively to my Patreon supporters on my new Patreon Page! Click on the link below to be taken to my Patreon Page and help support the future of this show. As a thank you for your support, you will be given access to all of the bonus material that I film for each of my guest speakers. Patreon.com/realtalksontherocks Please check out my website: realtalksontherocks.com for links to many different ways to view my show. you can also follow me on Facebook.com/realtalksontherocks Or on Instagram: instagram.com/realtalksontherocks of @realtalksontherocks. jackie chan, matrix resurrections, san francisco stunts, professional martial artist stuntman, jet li, rust alec baldwin, nash bridges 2021, hollywood stuntman, movie production, shang-chi, nash bridges san francisco, marvel, marvel actors, martial artist, simu liu, marvel stuntman, san francisco stuntman, rust true full 14 d53844a6-fe8e-406a-aa62-98d085268d8f Episode 13- Tom Wolf from the book San Fransicko goes deeper into his story. In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Tom Wolf. A native San Franciscan who was recently featured in the best-selling book San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger. Tom goes deeper into his story of how and why he ended up homeless on the streets of San Francisco, how he got out of that lifestyle, and what conversations need to be had by both politicians and by members of the San Francisco public. Only together can we solve the problems that plague San Francisco streets. You might find that the problems facing San Francisco are not the same as they are in other parts of the country or the world. 

You can reach out to Tom through his website: www.tomwolf.org 

You can also follow him on twitter @Twolfrecovery 

You can watch the full video on my youtube channel: Real Talks on the Rocks episode #13

 

If you enjoy the content and direction of this show, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Please help me by supporting the channel at ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks Your small donation goes a long way in ensuring that I can continue to provide an environment for my future guests who take time out of their day to share their knowledge and experiences with the rest of the world!

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-tom-wolf-from-the-book-san-fransicko-goes-deeper-into-his-story-FZZMUsDe In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Tom Wolf. A native San Franciscan who was recently featured in the best-selling book San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger. Tom goes deeper into his story of how and why he ended up homeless on the streets of San Francisco, how he got out of that lifestyle, and what conversations need to be had by both politicians and by members of the San Francisco public. Only together can we solve the problems that plague San Francisco streets. You might find that the problems facing San Francisco are not the same as they are in other parts of the country or the world. 

You can reach out to Tom through his website: www.tomwolf.org 

You can also follow him on twitter @Twolfrecovery 

You can watch the full video on my youtube channel: Real Talks on the Rocks episode #13

 

If you enjoy the content and direction of this show, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram.com/realtalksontherocks 

facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

Please help me by supporting the channel at ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks Your small donation goes a long way in ensuring that I can continue to provide an environment for my future guests who take time out of their day to share their knowledge and experiences with the rest of the world!

]]> Episode 13- Tom Wolf from the book San Fransicko goes deeper into his story. Michael Acosta 01:42:59 In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Tom Wolf. A native San Franciscan who was recently featured in the best-selling book San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger. Tom goes deeper into his story of how and why he ended up homeless on the streets of San Francisco, how he got out of that lifestyle, and what conversations need to be had by both politicians and by members of the San Francisco public. Only together can we solve the problems that plague San Francisco streets. You might find that the problems facing San Francisco are not the same as they are in other parts of the country or the world. In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Tom Wolf. A native San Franciscan who was recently featured in the best-selling book San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger. Tom goes deeper into his story of how and why he ended up homeless on the streets of San Francisco, how he got out of that lifestyle, and what conversations need to be had by both politicians and by members of the San Francisco public. Only together can we solve the problems that plague San Francisco streets. You might find that the problems facing San Francisco are not the same as they are in other parts of the country or the world. san fransicko, california homeless crisis, affordable housing san francisco, homeless epidemic, drug epidemic, homeless victims, conservative california, mental health san francisco, free housing for the homeless, war on drigs, san francisco polititcs, michael shellenberger joe rogan, san francisco homeless, affordable housing in california, michael shellenberger, homelessness in america, tom wolff, san francisco, tom wolf, california homeless, housing in california, silicon valley, drugs in san francisco, mental health crisis true full 13 77a530a1-5321-4d1d-b5fb-48e813448926 Episode 12- Mike Roth: Financial industry expert talks investing in crypto and housing In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Mike Roth, a suitability and fiduciary risk officer with First Republic Bank. In this episode, Mike discusses his take on cryptocurrency, the skyrocketing housing market and the reality of what America really sells on the international market. 

You can reach out to mike @michael.ce.roth2@gmail.com 

You can watch the full episode on my YouTube channel (Real Talks on the Rocks).

If you enjoy the content and direction of this show, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram.com/realtalksontherocks facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

I am very interested in your opinion of the show and the direction I hope to take it! If you enjoy the content and would like to support me in continuing this journey, you can make a donation to the show for as little as $3 here: ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-mike-roth-financial-industry-expert-talks-investing-in-crypto-and-housing-5q79imEe In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Mike Roth, a suitability and fiduciary risk officer with First Republic Bank. In this episode, Mike discusses his take on cryptocurrency, the skyrocketing housing market and the reality of what America really sells on the international market. 

You can reach out to mike @michael.ce.roth2@gmail.com 

You can watch the full episode on my YouTube channel (Real Talks on the Rocks).

If you enjoy the content and direction of this show, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram.com/realtalksontherocks facebook.com/realtalksontherocks 

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]]> Episode 12- Mike Roth: Financial industry expert talks investing in crypto and housing Michael Acosta 01:32:42 In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Mike Roth, a suitability and fiduciary risk officer with First Republic Bank. In this episode, Mike discusses his take on cryptocurrency, the skyrocketing housing market and the reality of what America really sells on the international market. You can reach out to mike @michael.ce.roth2@gmail.com You can watch the full episode on my YouTube channel (Real Talks on the Rocks). If you enjoy the content and direction of this show, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram.com/realtalksontherocks facebook.com/realtalksontherocks I am very interested in your opinion of the show and the direction I hope to take it! If you enjoy the content and would like to support me in continuing this journey, you can make a donation to the show for as little as $3 here: ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Mike Roth, a suitability and fiduciary risk officer with First Republic Bank. In this episode, Mike discusses his take on cryptocurrency, the skyrocketing housing market and the reality of what America really sells on the international market. You can reach out to mike @michael.ce.roth2@gmail.com You can watch the full episode on my YouTube channel (Real Talks on the Rocks). If you enjoy the content and direction of this show, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram.com/realtalksontherocks facebook.com/realtalksontherocks I am very interested in your opinion of the show and the direction I hope to take it! If you enjoy the content and would like to support me in continuing this journey, you can make a donation to the show for as little as $3 here: ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks american investments, housing market, cryptocurrency, investment banking, crypto, america vs china, 2008 financial crisis, investment strategy, fiduciary, ficuiary, secrets of financial industry, joe rogan true full 12 27a0f49a-ca56-4fd7-8338-5e211e057842 Episode 11- Alister Lee: Video Game Creator and Secrets of the Industry In this Episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Alister Lee, a video Game creator (more specifically a creator for SIMS 4) who works for Electronic Arts. Alister talks about his role in creating the game, what some of the challenges in the industry are and how the culture of career video game players is mis-understood by most people. Alister is also a mentor for future video game industry professionals.

You can watch the full episode on my YouTube channel

You can reach out to Alister on Instagram @imaginefelix if you are interested in having Alister mentor you to be successful in the development of video games.

If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

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]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-alister-lee-video-game-creator-and-secrets-of-the-industry-kfuU4qGy In this Episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Alister Lee, a video Game creator (more specifically a creator for SIMS 4) who works for Electronic Arts. Alister talks about his role in creating the game, what some of the challenges in the industry are and how the culture of career video game players is mis-understood by most people. Alister is also a mentor for future video game industry professionals.

You can watch the full episode on my YouTube channel

You can reach out to Alister on Instagram @imaginefelix if you are interested in having Alister mentor you to be successful in the development of video games.

If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show.

 

 

]]> Episode 11- Alister Lee: Video Game Creator and Secrets of the Industry Michael Acosta 01:30:45 In this Episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Alister Lee, a video Game creator (more specifically a creator for SIMS 4) who works for Electronic Arts. Alister talks about his role in creating the game, what some of the challenges in the industry are and how the culture of career video game players is mis-understood by most people. Alister is also a mentor for future video game industry professionals. You can watch the full episode on my YouTube channel You can reach out to Alister on Instagram @imaginefelix if you are interested in having Alister mentor you to be successful in the development of video games. If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. In this Episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Alister Lee, a video Game creator (more specifically a creator for SIMS 4) who works for Electronic Arts. Alister talks about his role in creating the game, what some of the challenges in the industry are and how the culture of career video game players is mis-understood by most people. Alister is also a mentor for future video game industry professionals. You can watch the full episode on my YouTube channel You can reach out to Alister on Instagram @imaginefelix if you are interested in having Alister mentor you to be successful in the development of video games. If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. true full 11 43a6b34a-1c70-469c-834d-026a6a31284f Episode #10- Todd Yates: Sneaker collector and Mortgage compliance expert In episode #10 of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Todd Yates, who is Vice President of Compliance for a major mortgage company. Todd is also an avid sneaker collector and expert on how the game of sneaker collecting is played.

 

 You can reach out to Todd on Instagram @teeyeezy

 

You can watch the full video on YouTube here:


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Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-10-todd-yates-sneaker-collector-and-mortgage-compliance-expert-_I0D2EyP In episode #10 of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Todd Yates, who is Vice President of Compliance for a major mortgage company. Todd is also an avid sneaker collector and expert on how the game of sneaker collecting is played.

 

 You can reach out to Todd on Instagram @teeyeezy

 

You can watch the full video on YouTube here:


If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show.

 

Intro Music:

Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

]]> Episode #10- Todd Yates: Sneaker collector and Mortgage compliance expert Michael Acosta 01:21:44 In episode #10 of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Todd Yates, who is Vice President of Compliance for a major mortgage company. Todd is also an avid sneaker collector and expert on how the game of sneaker collecting is played. You can reach out to Todd on Instagram @teeyeezy You can watch the full video on YouTube here: If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music: Magnolia- from YouTube Studio In episode #10 of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Todd Yates, who is Vice President of Compliance for a major mortgage company. Todd is also an avid sneaker collector and expert on how the game of sneaker collecting is played. You can reach out to Todd on Instagram @teeyeezy You can watch the full video on YouTube here: If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music: Magnolia- from YouTube Studio sneaker collecting, sneakers, 2021 mortgage crisis, silicon valley home prices, sneaker collection, 2022 mortgage crisis, scion racing, mortgage compliance, silicon valley homes, jordan og, big short movie, yeezy, mortgages true full 10 8dd41a07-8ec3-4abf-b999-94e92791268d Episode 9- David Holly: Mclaren Supercar expert In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Mclaren Supercar professional David Holly. David and I discuss, among other things, the details of owning a Mclaren, the demographics and interest of Mclaren owners as well as the work of art the is created by the Mclaren company!. We also tackle other issues such as climate change, the draw of the the city of Paris and just how important respect is to becoming a successful individual!

 

You can find David on Facebook @David Holly or you can find him at the Mclaren of San Francisco (based in Palo Alto, Ca)

 

You can watch the full video on YouTube here:

 

If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show.

 

Intro Music:

Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-david-holly-mclaren-supercar-expert-0aIqob2n In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Mclaren Supercar professional David Holly. David and I discuss, among other things, the details of owning a Mclaren, the demographics and interest of Mclaren owners as well as the work of art the is created by the Mclaren company!. We also tackle other issues such as climate change, the draw of the the city of Paris and just how important respect is to becoming a successful individual!

 

You can find David on Facebook @David Holly or you can find him at the Mclaren of San Francisco (based in Palo Alto, Ca)

 

You can watch the full video on YouTube here:

 

If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show.

 

Intro Music:

Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

]]> Episode 9- David Holly: Mclaren Supercar expert Michael Acosta 01:17:43 In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Mclaren Supercar professional David Holly. David and I discuss, among other things, the details of owning a Mclaren, the demographics and interest of Mclaren owners as well as the work of art the is created by the Mclaren company!. We also tackle other issues such as climate change, the draw of the the city of Paris and just how important respect is to becoming a successful individual! You can find David on Facebook @David Holly or you can find him at the Mclaren of San Francisco (based in Palo Alto, Ca) You can watch the full video on YouTube here: If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music: Magnolia- from YouTube Studio In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Mclaren Supercar professional David Holly. David and I discuss, among other things, the details of owning a Mclaren, the demographics and interest of Mclaren owners as well as the work of art the is created by the Mclaren company!. We also tackle other issues such as climate change, the draw of the the city of Paris and just how important respect is to becoming a successful individual! You can find David on Facebook @David Holly or you can find him at the Mclaren of San Francisco (based in Palo Alto, Ca) You can watch the full video on YouTube here: If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music: Magnolia- from YouTube Studio philanthropy, climate change, supercar, tourism, inspiration, marraige, successful people, exotic cars, marriage counselor, mclaren, paris true full 9 ed8245de-2c61-4865-bf70-ef3ffe2b939b Episode 8- Paul Xayarath: Leukemia Survivor Story In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Paul Xayarath (ZAH-YAH-RATH). Paul is a survivor of hairy-cell leukemia and goes into depth on what caused him to get tested for this disease, how the treatment impacted his life and the importance of a support network in his recovery. Paul also takes time to discuss his relationship with his father and how hip-hop dancing has given him purpose.

 

You can find Paul on Instagram @brightlikeneonlights

If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show.

 

Intro Music:

Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-paul-xayarath-leukemia-survivor-story-URIa8t0H In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Paul Xayarath (ZAH-YAH-RATH). Paul is a survivor of hairy-cell leukemia and goes into depth on what caused him to get tested for this disease, how the treatment impacted his life and the importance of a support network in his recovery. Paul also takes time to discuss his relationship with his father and how hip-hop dancing has given him purpose.

 

You can find Paul on Instagram @brightlikeneonlights

If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show.

 

Intro Music:

Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

]]> Episode 8- Paul Xayarath: Leukemia Survivor Story Michael Acosta 01:20:34 In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Paul Xayarath (ZAH-YAH-RATH). Paul is a survivor of hairy-cell leukemia and goes into depth on what caused him to get tested for this disease, how the treatment impacted his life and the importance of a support network in his recovery. Paul also takes time to discuss his relationship with his father and how hip-hop dancing has given him purpose. You can find Paul on Instagram @brightlikeneonlights If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music: Magnolia- from YouTube Studio In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Paul Xayarath (ZAH-YAH-RATH). Paul is a survivor of hairy-cell leukemia and goes into depth on what caused him to get tested for this disease, how the treatment impacted his life and the importance of a support network in his recovery. Paul also takes time to discuss his relationship with his father and how hip-hop dancing has given him purpose. You can find Paul on Instagram @brightlikeneonlights If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music: Magnolia- from YouTube Studio leukemia, purpose in life, hip-hop dance, family support, hairy cell leukemia, leukemia survivor, friends support, father son, leukemia survivor story true full 8 cd977021-acbc-452a-bd75-918c4b6b0a60 Episode 7- Chris Scarver: Musician and Dancer Chris Scarver is a professional dancer, music producer and music composer who specializes in creating dance productions based around the music that he himself creates. Chris is positioned to become a pioneer in blending contemporary ballet dancing with his style of music.

 

You can find Chris on Instagram @scarvvv

When his website goes live, you can find a link to that on his instagram.

If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show.

 

Intro Music:

Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-chris-scarver-musician-and-dancer-41X1luoM Chris Scarver is a professional dancer, music producer and music composer who specializes in creating dance productions based around the music that he himself creates. Chris is positioned to become a pioneer in blending contemporary ballet dancing with his style of music.

 

You can find Chris on Instagram @scarvvv

When his website goes live, you can find a link to that on his instagram.

If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show.

 

Intro Music:

Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

]]> Episode 7- Chris Scarver: Musician and Dancer Michael Acosta 00:59:36 Chris Scarver is a professional dancer, music producer and music composer who specializes in creating dance productions based around the music that he himself creates. Chris is positioned to become a pioneer in blending contemporary ballet dancing with his style of music. You can find Chris on Instagram @scarvvv When his website goes live, you can find a link to that on his instagram. If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music: Magnolia- from YouTube Studio Chris Scarver is a professional dancer, music producer and music composer who specializes in creating dance productions based around the music that he himself creates. Chris is positioned to become a pioneer in blending contemporary ballet dancing with his style of music. You can find Chris on Instagram @scarvvv When his website goes live, you can find a link to that on his instagram. If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show. Intro Music: Magnolia- from YouTube Studio mc hammer, contemporary ballet, musician, turf dancing, tracy, dancer, music creator, music composer true full 7 862a6309-74e1-40ce-93c6-94a955778cdd Episode 6- Sam Vilaysak: Keeping a business alive during pandemic The daughter of immigrants who came to this country at a tumultuous time, Sam Vilaysak is a business owner, a wife and a mother of one. In this episode, Sam discusses the challenges she faced growing up to parents who spent nearly every hour of every day working in a donut shop that was purchased from the Donut King himself, Ted Ngoy. Sam discusses the work ethic she developed from her parents, how that work ethic carried over into her own dream of owning a business, and how she works to find the balance between career and motherhood. Sam also discusses the difficulties of keeping a business open during the pandemic of 2020 and how she was able to find other sources of income to keep her business afloat.

You can reach out to Sam at her salon's instagram page @saloncraftlosaltos

You can follow my channel on instagram and Facebook @realtalksontherocks

If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show.

 

Intro Music:

Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

]]> Mon, 9 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-sam-vilaysak-4EPar5Xa The daughter of immigrants who came to this country at a tumultuous time, Sam Vilaysak is a business owner, a wife and a mother of one. In this episode, Sam discusses the challenges she faced growing up to parents who spent nearly every hour of every day working in a donut shop that was purchased from the Donut King himself, Ted Ngoy. Sam discusses the work ethic she developed from her parents, how that work ethic carried over into her own dream of owning a business, and how she works to find the balance between career and motherhood. Sam also discusses the difficulties of keeping a business open during the pandemic of 2020 and how she was able to find other sources of income to keep her business afloat.

You can reach out to Sam at her salon's instagram page @saloncraftlosaltos

You can follow my channel on instagram and Facebook @realtalksontherocks

If you enjoy this type of content, please feel free to support the channel at Ko-fi.com/realtalksontherocks

You can make a donation for as little as $3. Your donations go a long way in allowing me to expand my outreach to guests with a wide array of backgrounds and also help me to obtain better equipment for the show.

 

Intro Music:

Magnolia- from YouTube Studio

]]> Episode 6- Sam Vilaysak: Keeping a business alive during pandemic Michael Acosta 01:07:26 The daughter of immigrants who came to this country at a tumultuous time, Sam Vilaysak is a business owner, a wife and a mother of one. In this episode, Sam discusses the challenges she faced growing up to parents who spent nearly every hour of every day working in a donut shop that was purchased from the Donut King himself, Ted Ngoy. Sam discusses the work ethic she developed from her parents, how that work ethic carried over into her own dream of owning a business, and how she works to find the balance between career and motherhood. Sam also discusses the difficulties of keeping a business open during the pandemic of 2020 and how she was able to find other sources of income to keep her business afloat. The daughter of immigrants who came to this country at a tumultuous time, Sam Vilaysak is a business owner, a wife and a mother of one. In this episode, Sam discusses the challenges she faced growing up to parents who spent nearly every hour of every day working in a donut shop that was purchased from the Donut King himself, Ted Ngoy. Sam discusses the work ethic she developed from her parents, how that work ethic carried over into her own dream of owning a business, and how she works to find the balance between career and motherhood. Sam also discusses the difficulties of keeping a business open during the pandemic of 2020 and how she was able to find other sources of income to keep her business afloat. true full 6 14cd241d-9ea6-472c-819f-fc3f70208125 Episode 5- Ellison Lee: Paralegal In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Ellison Lee, who is a paralegal by career. Ellison gives his perspective on the challenges that face todays long adults and compares it to what he went though growing up in the 80's and 90's. Ellison also discusses some of the challenges that modern society faces and how all of this information helped him grow as a person. Both Ellison and me believe this type of conversation is something that needs to happen more and more between people, and groups, that try to silence the other rather than listen to each other.

]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-ellison-lee-hVjhmf3m In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Ellison Lee, who is a paralegal by career. Ellison gives his perspective on the challenges that face todays long adults and compares it to what he went though growing up in the 80's and 90's. Ellison also discusses some of the challenges that modern society faces and how all of this information helped him grow as a person. Both Ellison and me believe this type of conversation is something that needs to happen more and more between people, and groups, that try to silence the other rather than listen to each other.

]]> Episode 5- Ellison Lee: Paralegal Michael Acosta 01:07:55 paralegal, finances, millennials, pressure to have kids, generation x, uncle, economics, family expectations, real talk, society, asian culture, generation z true full 5 cffd1723-2ef7-4b60-bb1b-aa29ba0bf12b Episode 4- Chi Yeh:Female entrepreneur's path to success Chi Yeh is an interior designer, mother of two and immigrant from Laos. In this episode, Chi talks about coming to America at the age of 4 with three other siblings and a family that had nothing to their name. Chi reflects on the work ethic her parents instilled in her and how she was able to raise a young son as a single mother because of this.

She also talks about the inspiration for her business as an interior designer as well as the challenges she still faces as a woman working with contractors on a job site.

Chi's journey from immigrant, to single mother, to nursing student to re-married with a new interior design business is the ultimate proof of just how possible it is to achieve your dreams in America if you are willing to put in the work and sacrifice that is required of it.

You can reach chi on her website (designsbychi.com):

designsbychi

or on her Instagram @designsbychi

]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-chi-yeh-X9_3ysN0 Chi Yeh is an interior designer, mother of two and immigrant from Laos. In this episode, Chi talks about coming to America at the age of 4 with three other siblings and a family that had nothing to their name. Chi reflects on the work ethic her parents instilled in her and how she was able to raise a young son as a single mother because of this.

She also talks about the inspiration for her business as an interior designer as well as the challenges she still faces as a woman working with contractors on a job site.

Chi's journey from immigrant, to single mother, to nursing student to re-married with a new interior design business is the ultimate proof of just how possible it is to achieve your dreams in America if you are willing to put in the work and sacrifice that is required of it.

You can reach chi on her website (designsbychi.com):

designsbychi

or on her Instagram @designsbychi

]]> Episode 4- Chi Yeh:Female entrepreneur's path to success Michael Acosta 01:03:34 refugee, vaccine trial, millennia;, single mother, laotioan, vaccine, lockdown, covid-19, pandemic, divorce, immigrant, interior designer, laos, communism, doctor true full 4 fd584db8-b4be-4aed-a239-1fc369d56750 Episode 3- Benny Huang":Marine Veteran and cybersecurity expert Benny Huang is a computer securities expert, 17-year veteran of the marines and father of one. 

In this episode, Benny talks about parental expectations growing up in a Chinese family, his views on parenting and how Top Gun was the greatest movie of his childhood. So much so that it made him want to be a fighter pilot!

]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-benny-huang-5jEMDAd1 Benny Huang is a computer securities expert, 17-year veteran of the marines and father of one. 

In this episode, Benny talks about parental expectations growing up in a Chinese family, his views on parenting and how Top Gun was the greatest movie of his childhood. So much so that it made him want to be a fighter pilot!

]]> Episode 3- Benny Huang":Marine Veteran and cybersecurity expert Michael Acosta 01:03:06 true full 3 e57d2c4a-a731-4d92-9e1f-a1255a66d574 Episode 2- Kai Bayless: Bay Area Real Estate agent Kai Bayless is a San Francisco-Bay Area based Real Estate agent who talks about the rewards and challenges of real estate in the Bay Are post-pandemic. Kai also shares his small-town origins, challenges with homelessness and what pride month means to him.

You can watch the full episode on YouTube:

You can reach him at kai.bayless@compass.com or on his website link:

Compass real estate- Kai Bayless

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ssmike245@gmail.com (Michael Acosta) https://real-talks-on-the-rocks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-kai-bayless-Fgfts2z3 Kai Bayless is a San Francisco-Bay Area based Real Estate agent who talks about the rewards and challenges of real estate in the Bay Are post-pandemic. Kai also shares his small-town origins, challenges with homelessness and what pride month means to him.

You can watch the full episode on YouTube:

You can reach him at kai.bayless@compass.com or on his website link:

Compass real estate- Kai Bayless

]]> Episode 2- Kai Bayless: Bay Area Real Estate agent Michael Acosta 01:03:28 pride month, homelessness, homeless, small town, salon ownership, bay area real estate, real estate, donald trump true full 2 a81cc406-df29-41c8-b2ff-ae45ea18d619 Episode 1- Johnson Sophorn: Cancer Survivor and medical professional Johnson Sophorn is a medical technician, personal trainer and brain cancer survivor who talks about his experience with a brain tumor, growing up in a challenging environment and how being a father has changed his view on life.

You can watch the full episode on YouTube here:

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