Out of The Box Podcast

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews CEO and founder of Instavest, Saleen Khatri (@goinstavest) about his investing start up. Instavest is a new platform that allows people to leverage each other's knowledge to make smarter investments and provides transparency to those that are making the recommendations. Basically, if someone is making a recommendation, their portfolio needs to be visibl...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews former adult film star Keni Styles (@KeniStyles). Keni is truly one of the good guys! From orphan to adult film star, Keni has transformed his life and is now serving women in Southesast Asia who are victims of sexual trafficking! Keni works with various groups to help victims, some as young as 11 years old from the chains of sexual slavery. Many women...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews transformational life coach Michael Strasner (@MichaelStrasner) about his new book, "Living on the Skinny Branches" and his work as a trainer and life coach for over 30 years! Michael is committed to changing people's lives for the better by helping them to see what is working in their life and what isn't working by using techniques like understanding t...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews human rights activist and member of Cambodian parliament Sochua Mu (@MuSochua). Sochua is the equivalent of a secretary of state and has been nominated for a Nobel peace prize for her work in human rights, woman's rights, and helping to stop the spread of sex trafficking. Sochua has been inspiring and working towards empowering those oppressed by the co...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews entrepreneur and founder of Zingy Pet, Tobi Skovron (@ZingyPet). Zingy is a new app that connects dog owners with safe, respectable, and highly rated pet care takers. Tobi talks about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, stay inspired, and keep yourself going in the tough World outside the 9 to 5! Fun episode with an outspoken and passionate guest.

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews documentary film maker, Andrew Morgan (@Andrew_Morgan) about his new film, The True Cost. The True Cost delves into the dark world of fast fashion, exposing the human cost, negative environmental impacts, and sociological and psychological affects of the fashion industry's disposable fashion and the profit/bottom line mentality. Amazing podcast with ide...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Professor of Psychology at Knox College and author of, "The High Price of Materialism" Tim Kasser about happiness and materialism. They discuss how our corporate society pushes extrinsic values to sell goods and services and feeds off of our insecurities, while intrinsic values are actually what makes people genuinely happy. Tim offers many alternative...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) talks about the most powerful thing in the world, the power of our beliefs. Our beliefs control everything we do, but where do they come from? Rosie Tran delves deep in this solo podcast where she asks you to question everything you know in order to rise above to your highest potential.

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Gabe Roth (@FixTheCourt) CEO of Fix The Court, a bi-partisan advocacy group demanding transparency within the Supreme Court, the highest court of the United States. Gabe was a former journalist who became frustrated with the lack of transparency within the Supreme Court. Gabe talks about the corruption and ethical issues with the Supreme Court, from lif...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews B. Patrick Lewis (@ChoiceWithin) about who we really are. B. struggled with addiction and other unhealthy beliefs before getting clean and learning that everything that was missing in his life could be found in the stillness. Through meditation, quieting of his mind, and going inside, he learned to deal with his problems and channel his authentic self!...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Evan Karadimov, business director of Vultus Agency, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Evan left the traditional nine to five to start his own digital ebranding and marketing agency. They talk about failure, what it takes to become an entrepreneur, and how relationships are the center of everything. Inspiring and smart episode with a knowledgeable g...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Dale Stephens (@DaleJStepens) author of "Hacking Your Education". Dale was raised through "unschooling" and dropped out of college after just one semester from his frustrations with the traditional college system to found Uncollege.org. They discuss his program "Gap Year" which helps kids to study the school of life for a year, with life coaches that te...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) special communication and relationships episode! Rosie talks about what the main purpose of having a relationship is and how we can achieve those relationships by choosing people in our lives that can help us self-actualize into who we want to be.

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Palestinian comedian, actor, and writer, Aron Kader (@AronKader) about politics, religion, and his experiences of being Arab American in a tough time in America. This is a very "Out of the Box" and thought provoking political conversation from an intelligent guest. They discuss forgiveness and acceptance as methods to peace as well as coming to terms wi...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Amiel Handelsman (@AmielHandelsman) about effective communication and dealing with difficult people. Amiel is a successful business coach brought in to help managers and executives to become more effective in their workplace. He talks about the importance of dealing with your emotions and emotional intelligence, as well as giving positive real life exam...

Part II of Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) special personal finance episode! Rosie discusses the three easy steps to becoming financially abundant. From eliminating credit card debt to gaining assets in your portfolio. This episode is a very general idea of the steps to take to gain financial independence and become wealthy on any income!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Asian transgender adult film actress, Venus Lux (@VenusLux) about her life as a transgender woman! Venus talks about her transition from a Chinese boy into a transgender adult film star. Venus discusses all trans issues including cultural, bullying, social, and sexual. For anyone wanting to understand more about the trans world, this is a great episode....

Part I of Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) special personal finance episode! She discusses the psychology of money and how our belief systems affect our attainment of wealth. Very important topics to understanding what is standing in the way of you and your financial abundance!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews magician Joel Ward (@joelward) about the world of magic. He talks about some of his biggest magic fails, which helped him to learn to move forward and stay inspired towards his goals. Joel started as a magician at the tender age of 7, and has a wealth of knowledge about the industry and the world of magic! Very funny and light episode with an interestin...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews film director and military veteran, Brayden Yoder (@Breakdown_Film) about his interesting and unique journey from the islands of Hawaii to Iraq, Australia, and then in film school in India. Brayden talks about the culture shock of studying abroad and how he learned patience through being exposed to another culture. Amazing and uplifting episode about a...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Joseph Neibich, founder of the "Faith Film Festival". After working with a colleague on a Christian themed film, the--then non-religious--Joseph realized that there was a strong demand for faith based films and media. Joseph is trying to share the message of all religions. Whether Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, or whatever your beliefs, Joseph wants to...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@Rosie Tran) interviews Lisa Betts-LaCroix (@LisaBL) about unschooling, independent alternative education programs, and "home schooling". Lisa creates content for uncollege.org and is an advocate for alternative education. They discuss the positive benefits of thinking outside the box for your children's education and the negative aspects of the traditional school system. Plus...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews therapist and host of the "Nurturing Truth" podcast, Steven Summerstone (@sirsummerstone). Steven is a strong advocate for nurturing your inner child and healing yourself before you decide to have children. He talks about how to raise healthy and emotionally stable children by not punishing them and instead facilitating them into their greatness. For th...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Jacki Rigoni about her move from living in a million dollar home in San Francisco to a small, tiny biodome on 9 acres of land. Jacki is part of the growing, anti-consumerism movement, which focuses on self-sustainability, recycling, and small or "tiny homes". This is such an informative interview on the true meaning of "less is more"! Jackie talks about...

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews fashion designer and women's advocate, Bri Seeley (@Briseeley) about her project, "The Inspirational Woman Project" in which she inspires everyday women to become empowered. They also discuss her issues with becoming childless. Bri decided early on that she wanted to devote her life to a bigger vision, which did not include children. She talks about the...