Same Business Different Day

The story of Sally McNeil and the murder of her husband Ray McNeil has generated a lot of buzz since “Killer Sally” was in the top 10 of Netflix shows, both globally and in the US in 2022.While watching and then re-watching the three part series, something didn’t sit well with our host, historian Kristi Hawthorne. There’s always more to the story and she always wants to know more. That's what...

Welcome back to another special installment of our Experience Encanto bonus series on the Same Business Different Day podcast. I’m your host, Zeke Corley, joined once again by my brother and co-host for this series, Taryell Simmons of Rise Urban Nation. Today, we had the privilege of sitting down with someone doing truly transformational work in San Diego County—Shawn McClondon, the founder of Sis...

No matter how successful of an entrepreneur you are, you could still use good coaching and mentoring.  Late in my business journey, I met Miguel and found just that.  A brilliant man that reinvigorated my passions and opened my business mind to more possibilities. We lost Miguel the day after Thanksgiving, and that’s sad for our business community. Fortunately, he left so much information behind,...

Surprise, it’s us again—back with another special bonus episode from the Experience Encanto series! Host Zeke Corley sits alongside his co-host for this series, Taryell Simmons from the  Rise Urban Nation  podcast. In this episode, we had the honor of sitting down with an incredible leader and voice for empowerment, Idara Ogunsaju—owner of  The Antorge Group  and author of  The Confidence Talk: I...

Welcome to a bonus episode of the Same Business Different Day podcast. Today, our host Zeke Corley sits down with the incoming President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos. A leader and confident communicator early on, she forged a very smart path to translate that into her education and work experience. What is just as important is that her intent to "mobilize, inspire, lead, an...

We’re glad to have you back for another episode of Same Business Different Day! In this episode, host Zeke Corley is joined by his summer interns, Allegra Martin and Malik Daoud from the Vista Velocity Internship program. As rising seniors preparing to navigate the world of college applications and adulthood, the interns and Zeke discuss their unique paths and backgrounds. Whether going to college...

Welcome back to Same Business Different Day! We’re glad you’re here. In this episode, host Zeke Corley and guest co-host Lionel Saulsberry from the Couples Unfiltered podcast are joined by Chris Megison, the CEO and co-founder of Solutions for Change. Solutions for Change is a “community-focused” organization looking to tackle the issue of homelessness in San Diego one family at a time.  Witnessin...

Season 7 of the Same Business Different Day podcast is extended!  Welcome back as Zeke sits down with Matt Koumaras, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Vista.  Many of us have been involved with BGC in one way or another, but Matt’s involvement in causes that matter to him goes above and beyond. In this episode, Matt tells Zeke about his own upbringing, and now witnessing the uniq...

In this episode, our host Zeke Corley has the pleasure of sitting down with one of the brilliant minds behind the growth (no pun intended) of Tradecraft Farms. Tina is incredibly forthcoming about where she developed many of her skills. Moving alot throughout her childhood, she learned how to adapt easily and even used school recess as an opportunity to learn more. She learned good work ethics fro...

Welcome back to the Same Business Different Day podcast with host Zeke Corley! Zeke met today's guest Nicolina at a networking event last month, where she and a number of her peers from Cal State San Marcos were fulfilling an assignment to network with local business owners. One of her other requirements was to interview local business owners, so Zeke said "Why not use my platform?"...

Today, host Zeke Corley sits down with Erica Alfaro for an absolutely unbelievable and inspirational conversation about achieving against all odds. At one point, Erica actually went viral after posting a photo of her that, even without words, depicts the journey that we love talking about on this show every week. Today, we put that story into words, as she does so eloquently in her book, Harvestin...

In this episode, our host Zeke Corley sits with Chris Kydd who has come a long way from his childhood aspiration of becoming a grocery store clerk. Chris is now the Publisher of the Coast News Group, a business started by his father in his garage in 1987. At a young age, Chris started on the ground floor with the Coast News. Learning to work in a family business isn’t easy. He eventually went off...

Today’s guests prove that, although you may be able to build something by yourself, you can create something far more sustainable with a group effort. In today’s episode, we sit down with some of the talent behind Vista’s newest retaurant and brew pub, Prey Brewing Company. While we discuss parts of the life stories of our three guests, host Zeke Corley also mines for the great gems of advice tha...

In today's episode, host Zeke Corley had the pleasure of sitting down with owner of Kingdom Kutz, Donnell Hilliard. His story is as powerful as any, from being moved around the country with his family, to making the decision to settle in Oceanside, CA after Hurricane Katrina. The many decisions we make in athletics, education, family, and business can all shape the entrepreneur we eventually b...

Rushell Gordon is not only brewing up an incredible future with her business in Downtown Oceanside, but showing pride in her past as well.  Host Zeke Corley sits with Rushell to discuss her path from Panama through being moved around the U.S., growing up in a military family. Rushell was grounded by her education no matter where they moved, which seems to have helped mold her flexibility in life a...

Welcome to Season 7! Today, we have another exciting episode of the Same Business Different Day podcast! In this episode, host Zeke Corley interviews Denisse Barragan. Denisse is the co-owner of J&R Auto Body, working alongside her father. However, she is not just an accomplished business owner; Denisse was also recognized as the Vista Chamber of Commerce's Businessperson of the Year in 20...

Welcome back to Same Business Different Day where we share riveting stories and invaluable insights that make up the fabric of the business world. In our previous episode, we dove deep into the lives and experiences of two remarkable individuals, Chris Swimley and Jared Southard. We explored the ethos of hard work, the pivotal role of family support, and the profound lessons learned from adversity...

Enjoy this special episode, the first episode of the new Real Talk With Da Kings podcast! Bold, unapologetic perspectives. Real Talk With Da Kings is the dynamic new video podcast that will change the game. Join Taryell Simmons, Brett Pipkin, Andre Hobbs, Cheddy Matthews, Thomas Howard, and Zeke Corley as they share their personal journeys and insights on navigating life as men in today's soci...

In the first of this two-part episode, get ready to hear about the incredible journey of two immensely talented individuals- Chris Swimley and Jared Southard. In this episode of Same Business Different Day, host Zeke Corley digs into a discussion about these gentlemen's early dreams, how they crossed paths, their experiences with higher education later in life, and their perspectives on the ev...

Welcome to the Same Business Different Day podcast, where we explore the personal and professional journeys of individuals who have found success in business.  We get even more pleasure when we get to sit down with those making a difference in their community as well!   In this episode, our host Zeke Corley is joined by guest co-host Natasha Mills as they sit down with the inspiring Jimmy Figueroa...

On this episode of the Same Business Different Day podcast, host Zeke Corley sits down with Justin Buhagiar. Hear about Justin's unique journey and how he balances running a successful business with giving back to those in need. Justin is the Business Development Manager of the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos who will be hosting their annual auction on October 14th, with goals to raise ove...

In this episode of the Same Business Different Day podcast, host Zeke Corley and guest co-host Chris Ryan sit down with a remarkable individual whose dedication to helping others has transformed countless lives. Join us as we welcome Casey Castillo, the CEO of the San Diego Food Bank.   Casey's journey began in Porterville, CA, where he discovered his innate desire to make a positive impact on...

Get ready for an inspiring episode of the Same Business Different Day Podcast! Join us as we sit down with Jim Ambroso, the General Manager of EDCO in North County San Diego, and our wonderful guest cohost, Rachel Beld, CEO of the Vista Chamber of Commerce. Together, we embark on a journey that's all about caring, community, and a relentless drive for a brighter future. Jim's story is one...

Step into the world of determination and success on this episode of the Same Business Different Day Podcast. In this episode, we are joined by our remarkable Emmy Award-winning guest Cassandra Schaeg, alongside guest cohost Paige McWey-Acers. Get ready to be inspired by the extraordinary journey of a caring and tenacious spirit that has paved the way for triumph for many unrecognized talents. Hail...

Welcome to the Same Business Different Day podcast, where we provide insights from those that have done it to those that are thinking about doing it (whatever IT is).  In this episode, host Zeke Corley sits down with guest Madeline Hornung. Madeline aka Mads is the founder and CEO of MadSavvy Creative Co. She was very forthcoming about her early life growing up in Carlsbad, her decision to skip sc...