All Things Hip Hop Episode #1

Fred Siaosi joined Two Harbors Trading as CEO with extensive expertise in environmental export as well as the exporting of difficult to procure foodstuffs and exotic botanicals from the Tahiti Ring to the rest of the world.  In fact, Siaosi has been named the exporter of the year for ten straight years by the Samoan Government.  After spending eight years in computer-related sales and service, Siaosi felt the call to lend his developing expertise to help the country of Samoa, his homeland.  In short order he built a number of expanding enterprises all involved in international trade.  These included wholesale, sushi-quality seafood and museum-quality aquatic marine life.  He then managed the import/export business of the largest organic-certified Kava plantation in the South Pacific, which ultimately led to his involvement with Two Harbors Trading with Albert Bertha.  Two Harbors traces its beginnings back to 1997, when Fred Siaosi founded Nonu Samoa

Robert Duran is an eight year stage four pancreatic cancer survivor and a husband and father of two children. He enjoys spending time with his family hiking and exploring new trails, classic car restoration, and getting out for early morning drives along the coast. In his professional career as a member of the cyber security community, Robert enables cybercrime super heroes to make the Internet a safer place. Robert is also an avid cyclist and nicknamed by a few Doctors and Nurses as “The Cyclist” because during treatment, he would ride 50-100 miles per week with some of the miles riding to and from chemo. When Robert was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer in 2014, he was told to get his affairs in order because at that time the 5-year survival rate was only 6% - which is why Pancreatic Cancer is also known as the ‘King of All Cancers’. But that was eight years ago and today, Robert is a four- time metastatic Pancreatic cancer survivor. Throughout the past eight years, Robert has gone through multiple chemo

Russ Yeager is known as a Physique Transformation Expert, and is currently one of the top fitness coaches in the world. After winning an international physique transformation contest himself, Russ was inspired to leave his career as a CPA, and dedicate his life to helping others look and feel amazing, reach goals they never thought possible, and "Exercise Their Right To Be Awesome." Russ owns two private personal training studios in Atlanta, GA, is the author of "Live Longer, Feel Better, and Look Great Naked!", and has written for and appeared in numerous Fitness publications. Russ has helped thousands of men and women all over the world make dramatic physique and health transformations. Russ guarantees your success and won't let you fail. Many describe Russ as "the most positive and motivating person I have ever met", which is refreshing in a world full of too much negativity and cynicism. With over 25 years of working with thousands of clients and using himself as a "human guinea pig", Russ has now created

Matt fine is an author, speaker and entrepenuer. He is the owner of TRACE SALON and SUPPLY in Franklin TN, on the outskirts of Nasville. Matt is a dedicated husband and father that believes in serving his community team and his family. His unique perspective of leadership will inspire you to no end. tracesalon.com behairnow.com Thank you to our sponsors Findlay Volvo Las Vegas https://www.findlayvolvocarslv.com/ Samaritans Feet https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/KellyCardenas?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20220105_ Pinks4Cancer https://recycling4acure.org/ Cardenas Law Group https://cardenaslawgroup.com/ Squeeze Dried https://squeezedried.com/ PAUL MITCHELL HAIR CARE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR STEP https://store.kellycardenassalon.com/collections/all-products BLING SHINE SERUM-The #1 seller of over 15years and the only product to be endorsed by my MAMA! https://store.kellycardenassalon.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling?_pos=1&_sid=6a4a4c2b4&_ss=r WEBSITE https://w

Dhomonique Murphy (Dhomonique.com) is a 3x Emmy Award Winning Television Personality, Professional Motivational Speaker, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur and Spokesmodel. She was named “Most Photogenic” at Mrs. America(n) 2021 and was crowned Mrs. Virginia American 2020. Dhomonique has appeared on big stages across the nation from New York to California – and everywhere in between. She has been featured on The Steve Harvey Show, NBC, HSN, and countless radio, print, and local television platforms. She is also the recipient of the coveted Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists—a nationally recognized award. Dhomonique is the Founder and President of Media Mastery Now, LLC (MediaMasteryNow.com); America’s premiere media training agency that helps subject matter experts, industry professionals, public figures and law enforcement agencies polish their image, build authority and land positive media coverage. She also helps these experts craft unforgettable stories behind

Elizabeth is a teacher and entrepreneur who has turned her tests into her testimony! Growing up poor and homeless with her single father, Elizabeth determined at a very young age that she would be a chain breaker And her family! Over the last decade Elizabeth has rocked the educational community by sharing her inspirational story - from homeless  student to loving teacher- and has grown in incredible online teaching community on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, and her popular website thekinderheartedclassroom.com. Thank you to our sponsors Findlay Volvo Las Vegas https://www.findlayvolvocarslv.com/ Samaritans Feet https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/KellyCardenas?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20220105_ Pinks4Cancer https://recycling4acure.org/ Cardenas Law Group https://cardenaslawgroup.com/ Squeeze Dried https://squeezedried.com/ PAUL MITCHELL HAIR CARE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR STEP https://store.kellycardenassalon.com/collections/all-products BLING SHINE SERUM-

Shaun Chiodo has been an active member of the beauty industry since 2008. After graduating from Paul Mitchell The School Michigan in 2009, he joined the school as a team member and quickly rose to the position of Executive Director of Paul Mitchell The School Michigan, Paul Mitchell The School Great Lakes, Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers, and Paul Mitchell The School Farmington Hills. In 2015, Shaun was also named COO of three Paul Mitchell The Salons. In 2021, Shaun became a partner in the Great Lakes and Fort Myers schools. Shaun is a John Maxwell Certified Coach and a Certified DISC Personality Trainer and Consultant. He serves on the Business and Education Committee of the Blue Water Chamber of Commerce and he is the national leader of the Paul Mitchell Schools’ Be Nice (Or Else!) Team, a student-run program that has become an integral part of the culture in all 100-plus Paul Mitchell Schools. With his partner Tina Black, Shaun is a cofounder of Next Level Salon Leadership, which takes salon owners th

Paige Dungan, Chief Possibility Officer, has always had the gift for gab, which has led her to a successful career in public relations. With her background of working with today's top thought leaders, she has the unique gift of creating a human connection that leads to extraordinary opportunities for her clients. She is known in the industry to make any "possibility" a reality. Lauren Cannon, Chief of Light-bulb Moments,  is a straight shooter and knows what it takes to create engaging content. From her time leading marketing teams at top media outlets to creating successful sales campaigns, she is known in the industry as the one to go to for that "light-bulb" moment that will finally catapult you to the level you know you deserve to be at. https://www.thesisuagency.com Thank you to our sponsors Findlay Volvo Las Vegas https://www.findlayvolvocarslv.com/ Samaritans Feet https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/KellyCardenas?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=2022

ANDREA BOLIN  Certified in Servant Leadership from Cornell University, Andrea is focused on initiatives which deliver results with MLCV.  Andrea identifies, creates, and executes special projects that enhance the company’s mission and core values. Key initiative is to bridge all businesses within the organization’s portfolio to enhance the company culture, drive strategy for performance results and cohesiveness across. A personal mission is to help all within MLCV and other organizations to foster a culture of servant leadership.  Creating authentic leaders who inspire and support others passion in serving others is vital to delivering on a culture of servant leadership. During her tenure, Andrea has helped spearhead several signature programs helping to foster Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures servant leadership focused culture, including an internal leadership development conference, where 450 leaders across the company learn new leadership skills to bring to their roles each year; a National Lea

Dr. Israel McGuicken has worked in the public speaking industry for over 37 years and, having lived on three different continents and traveled to over 85 nations of the world, gained unique experience in crowd engagement and cultural diversity, speaking to crowds as large as 150,000 people at a time. As a seasoned Global Influencer, he is passionate about motivating and inspiring groups of all ages and size. In addition to public speaking, he is also involved in coaching and mentoring others through The ISAYYES Coaching Company and Capitol Royal Dynasty, both companies he co-founded. Outside of the public arena, Dr. Israel enjoys riding his Harley Davidson, traveling the world and spending time with his wife, 8 children and 7 grandchildren. Rebecca Faith has been married to Dr. Israel for 13 years and, much like his purpose, thrives in seeing people maximize their full potential and come alive! Operating as a prophetic psalmist, Rebecca is a seasoned minister and has ushered in the presence of God in homes, b

Damien Horne began performing at a young age growing up in Hickory, North Carolina. After high school graduation, Damien took a Greyhound bus to Los Angeles chasing his entertainment dreams. After becoming homeless, Damien returned to North Carolina where he formed the band Stellar Tree and made the move to Nashville. Performing on the streets at night led Damien to be discovered by country star John Rich who invited him to join the MuzikMafia through which Damien was able to secure a publishing deal and tour nationally with such artists as Dwight Yoakum, Kid Rock and John Legend. Damien released his first album "Somebody's Hero" produced by Big Kenny of Big & Rich. Outside of his solo career, Damien also formed the country-trio THE FARM which was signed to Warner Music Nashville. The Farm's debut single "Home Sweet Home" hit the Top 20. Damien Horne now musically collaborates with Krista Marie and cohosts the television show, “The Song”. He also has an inspirational trio called “The Magi”. Damien splits

Bernardo Moya Speaker, Mentor, Coach Bernardo Moya has an unwavering belief in social, personal, professional, and global responsibility for helping others through his books and platforms. He is the founder of The Best You brand in 2016 and is the architect behind The Best You Expo. Learn More He is the Executive Producer and President of The Best You TV network and author of the best-selling book, The Question: Find Your True Purpose https://theloveevent.com/ Thank you to our sponsors Findlay Volvo Las Vegas https://www.findlayvolvocarslv.com/ Samaritans Feet https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/KellyCardenas?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20220105_ Pinks4Cancer https://recycling4acure.org/ Cardenas Law Group https://cardenaslawgroup.com/ Squeeze Dried https://squeezedried.com/ PAUL MITCHELL HAIR CARE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR STEP https://store.kellycardenassalon.com/collections/all-products BLING SHINE SERUM-The #1 seller of over 15years and the only product to be endorsed by

Patrice Washington was named by Success Magazine and one of 12 Inspiring Black Voices in Personal Development. As an award-winning author, transformational speaker, hope-restoring coach, and media personality, Patrice is committed to redefining the term "wealth" using its original meaning, "well-being."  Patrice got her to start as your favorite personal finance expert, "America's Money Maven," on the Steve Harvey Show and Dr. Oz but has since expanded her brand and mission to encourage women to chase purpose, not money and uses her Certification in Financial Psychology to help the masses get beyond budgets and credit reports and dive into the heart of why we behave the way we do with money. She encourages women to have "wealth" in all aspects of their lives by pursuing their purpose, being fulfilled, and earning more without ever chasing money.  Through her teachings, Patrice empowers women to look at life through the lens of abundance and opportu

In 2002 Mark developed a new, live patient, over the shoulder program with Dr. Rod Gore and Gary Takacs Desert Mountain Aesthetic Seminars. And, when Dr. Rhys Spoor developed his live-patient program in Seattle, Mark was asked to provide the ceramics for his program. He has also worked over the years as a lab instructor for the Hornbrook Group. His hands-on, Durathin Veneer®courses with Dr. Dennis Wells are helping dentists across the country provide their patients with viable, beautiful, minimal-prep options. Today, Mark’s great love and passion for continuing education continues. He teaches a number of live, hands-on courses and ceramic programs across the country each designed to enhance the skills of dentists interested in leading-edge aesthetic techniques. Mark has participated in the cementation of literally thousands of restorations. These live patient experiences have provided Mark with opportunities most ceramists don’t enjoy and have given him a unique insight into what dentists desire to achieve w

Dr. Waddell possesses 29 years of experience in the fire service. During an adventurous career, he has served in every rank within the fire service. After completing four years in the United States Air Force, he started a civil service career at Fort Bliss, Texas. While at Ft. Bliss, he earned several promotions in a nine-year span from Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, and Fire Inspector. Seeking more, he joined the Department of Navy F&ES Enterprise by traveling to Souda Bay, Greece, as a Fire Captain and shortly after arrival was promoted to Assistant Chief for Operations. After three years in Greece, he then went to Rota, Spain, where he served as one of the first Battalion Chiefs. Again, after a year, he was on the move to Sasebo, Japan, to be the Assistant Chief for Training. Always looking for career growth, he transferred to White Beach, Okinawa, to serve as the first Installation Fire Chief for a period of almost four years, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as the Deputy Fire Chief. After serving a deca

Dave Paczkowski is the founder and co-owner of Inside Out Strength and Performance, a performance physical therapy clinic and training gym in Carlsbad, CA for active adults and families. He holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and several certifications in strength, fitness, and performance. Dave founded Inside Out to teach people how to stay active and pain-free for years to come, so that they can enjoy workouts, hikes, and beach days with their family. He believes that pain or limited health is not something you need to live with: when you get out of pain, you get your life back. He has recently become a new father with his wife and has seen how this shift in life stages has opened up a new area of growth personally and professionally for his family and their community. https://www.iostrengthperformance.com/ https://www.kellycardenas.com EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: BRADLEY DUNN

Bryan Ward is a husband and proud father of two sons. He is a Marine Corps Veteran and has spent the last 18 years as a basketball coach for youth basketball and is now a high school varsity basketball coach for a private Christian high school in California. Bryan is currently the creator and host of a top-rated podcast called Dad Up Podcast. Over the past 2 years, Bryan has been focusing on helping dads become the best dad they can be for their families. He has coached countless fathers on learning tools and strategies in parenting. He has also been featured on radio and newspapers. Bryan is currently working on his first book, Dad Up, and hopes it will serve as a useful tool for any parent. Bryan is his wife, Andrea, reside in California with their two sons, Blake and Brett. https://www.daduptribe.com/ https://www.kellycardenas.com/ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER- MAKENA CARDENAS

Serial Entrepreneur, Globe trotter, and Corporate Entertainer – DJ RanKan, also known as Ryan Kanowski, hails from the small city of Buffalo in upstate New York. He was eventually hired by Kiss 98.5 as their youngest DJ ever, but he wouldn’t stop there. In the following years, using his passion for both business and music and the idea that they could complement each other perfectly, DJ RanKan created and built his niche brand as the “World’s Corporate DJ.” He DJs large-scale international corporate events from Singapore Asia to Rome, Italy, Paris, France, and Berlin, Germany. He has been Success Magazines preferred DJ back in the states for corporate events and has taken over multiple stages from Las Vegas at the Wynn, Mirage, and Mandalay Bay. He has grown a following for his positive messaging and soul energizing music mixes. More information on DJ Rankan can be found at www.djrankan.com SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS PLAYLIST with WHITNEY ROSE of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE https://open.spotify.com/playlist/

The true story of a most improbable life….. The world should never have heard of Devon Harris yet he became a highly sought after international Inspirational Motivational Speaker. Devon Harris was raised in the slums of Kingston, Jamaica, yet he graduated from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England and served as an officer in the Jamaica Defence Force. He started off as a barefoot boy trying to win a track race and became a member of his country’s first Olympic bobsled team. Circumstances and others constantly told Devon Harris it was impossible but at every step of the way, he kept on pushing and found a way to make it possible. Since his days on the bobsled slope, Devon Harris has become a top corporate keynote speaker and author, sharing his philosophy of Keep On Pushing and never stop dreaming with Fortune 100 companies across many industries. In addition to his work as a top Olympic motivational speaker, he is also the founder and CEO of the Keep On Pushing Foundation, a New York bas

A 15-year veteran of the professional beauty industry, Kalena Nordgaarden is not a licensed cosmetologist, but rather a “licensed” marketing extraordinaire. A self-proclaimed enthusiastic cheerleader, promoter and supporter of all the wonderful brands, products and creative geniuses in the industry and at her company, Kalena has been happily working in marketing for the world’s largest privately-owned professional haircare company, John Paul Mitchell Systems, for her entire corporate career. Growing up in the mountains of Northern Idaho and then the beaches of Southern California, Kalena worked sports marketing events for JPMS while attending high school and college, and then, after graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in advertising and marketing (and enough minors to make up another degree or two), began her official corporate career at JPMS as the Sports Marketing Coordinator in 2006. What is sports marketing, you ask? Great question. In a nutshell, JPMS sponsors a variety of global spo