Wake Up The Sun

Jan 21 2025 164 ep. 43 mins 1

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A podcast devoted to the different ways in which inspiring and successful people build routine, ritual, and consistency in their lives.

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Jay Brandt: Dig in, Give back and don't skip the small things

Jan 21 2025 38 mins

I met Jay recently only after hearing his name for so many years in the community. I was better connected with his wife and partner Mayra who tragically left us over a year ago due to an unforeseen illness. During the celebration of her life at the gym I was able to meet Jay and their children and become better acquainted. At the same time of this heartbreaking situation, Jay was b

Sam Ghanem: Overcoming a self created prison and finding new life in humor, mindfulness and giving back

Nov 05 2024 47 mins

I met Sam years ago in the consumer products goods space as a referral from someone else. Although we didn't end up doing business together, she made a lasting impression on me. A full wattage smile, enthusiasm and kindness in her office was how I would remember her as years progressed. Not too long ago, Sam experience a serious low that almost cost her, her life. What went from a

Dominic Scalzo: Bottoming out to reaching the highest peak

Oct 30 2024 52 mins

Dominic would tell you that he does not have a crazy story but after sitting down and hearing about his life I can definitely tell you that his journey and how he made it to present day is something of a miracle. Dom is 12 years sober as of this podcast and is a health and fitness coach online and across the globe. His persistence to become a trainer and work with one of the best i

MJ Gottlieb of the LOOSID APP: How to help the most people and connect globally

Oct 22 2024 54 mins

I met MJ though mutual friends and stopped by his new home in central Boca for some coffee and a chat. We discussed sobriety and our journeys that led us from rock bottom to living with purpose. As a recent transplant from the northeast, MJ shared about his time in the big cities, his other businesses in the clothing industry to what led him to create LOOSID. LOOSID is a free sober

Phil Treiber: Dude Breathe Counseling. Why Therapy is not me changing you

Oct 05 2024 66 mins

I met Phil a couple years ago in the mental health and addiction counseling field. It has been an awesome experience getting to watch him grow and open his own private practice in Boca Raton Florida. In Phil’s approach to therapy, the therapist and client are like companions walking a path together in the woods, with an uneven and dark road that may also be intimidating. As thera

Alex Price: Honoring Legacy through philanthropy, service and intentionality

Oct 02 2024 51 mins

I had the opportunity to meet Alex at the start of the Boca Ballroom Battle for the Georgen Snow Scholarship Foundation. As a co-competitor we were thrown into group and individual dance lessons and had some time to chat in between. Getting to know Alex through his social media and all he and his family was up to was great but what peaked my interest the most is how he was heavily

Evan Darnell: United in Causes because we get to

Sep 25 2024 42 mins

I officially met Evan at the valet line after Boca Ballroom Battle in 2023. I had heard of red meat lovers club and its gregarious group of philanthropists and ended up standing next to Evan waiting for our cars for about 30 minutes and chatting about life, charity, his ability to bench 225 40 times and many other topics. We met a week later for a cigar and got to know each other a

Jason Ross: Validate your truth and Go live your life to the fullest

Aug 20 2024 48 mins

I recently met Jason at our mutual friends event Hidden Summit in Naples Florida. Jason was one of the keynote speakers and delivered a highly memorable and knowledge based take on life. As a psychotherapist, Jason has worked in the field for over 20 years and as a son of two psychoanalysts he has been raised and brought up to know, speak on and help many people from all over the w

Brian Scannell: From the Boweries of Boston to the Big Screen

Aug 20 2024 43 mins

I met Brian several years ago through mutual friends in the sober community. Immediately found out we shared the common affinity for golf and good times. Ive heard his story and have seen some of his work but not until recently after playing several rounds did I convince him to come on the show.His journey is one of challenge and heartache. A seasoned hockey player at a young age a

Kim Marrone: Living Well in Life, Family, Business and Community

Jul 30 2024 78 mins

I met Kim years ago in the gym. A glowing smile, contagious and upbeat energy make it hard not to feel her presence in any room. Over the years I have watched her be of maximum service to the health and wellness community of South Florida with her 18+ years of service in a shared and now her own practice. Being that she is one of the most highly sought after practitioners, I had to