Candid Thoughts Podcast

Send us Fan Mail (Candid Thoughts Podcast - Golden Nugget 15) I was having breakfast and noticed an aging couple. Overweight.  Miserable. Tired. Though loyal to each other after years of companionship. The romantic ideation of a partnership. However, if the man DOESN’T READ, KEPT HIS HEAD DOWN, HAD NO AMBITION, that’s disrespectful to the faith his wife invested in him. In my opinion, women are th...

Send us Fan Mail (Candid Thoughts Podcast - Golden Nugget 14) "Yap Content" is one of the biggest creator trends of 2026. Feels more conversational than overproduced videos to many audiences. The problem, however, lies in the ethics of the speakers. Not all are credible, nor have the best of intentions for the gullible.  Exhibit "A" - AI User Generated Content (UGC), which can...

Send us Fan Mail When we experience setbacks or straight up failures, therein we find the opportunity to debrief and analyze the “bout” and “lick our wounds,” so to speak.   During these economically trying and shifting times (for the majority), there’s value in analysis. Especially in those who have the mental ability to view situations objectively, and course correct accordingly, which a period...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve all heard the adage: “good luck.” Depending on the context, it could be sincere, or a condescending way to blow someone off.  In this golden nugget, the frustrations of the American entrepreneur is revealed. Dealing with the reality of a Government Shutdown, squeezing the discretionary spending of Americans, to the outsourcing of domestic jobs and and automation.  The '...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Candid Thoughts Podcast , we learn about the art and fundamentals of sales psychology, and navigating generational shifts with Hal Yaffe .  Hal a.k.a. " HalYes " is a former executive of a 2 Billion enterprise, Disney Institute & Zig Ziglar certified speaker and pitchman, who has worked with numerous brands including Fortune 500 companies inclu...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Candid Thoughts Podcast, we take a deep dive into the international fashion industry, with Mike Santos & Mike Chua, the team behind High Status Co.  The Mikes’ explore behind-the-scenes as fashion show event producers, digital designers leveraging drop-shipping, and navigating the industry. Additionally, there’s mention of private airline concierge servi...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill, only to watch it roll back down? Whether it's underbidding deals, overextending yourself, or facing deliberate obstacles, the grind can feel endless. Many entrepreneurs fall into the trap of " taking losses to gain position ," only to be left empty-handed.  This 11th Golden Nugget episode unpacks the harsh realiti...

Send us Fan Mail This 10th Golden Nugget episode discusses the concept of "going fishing," or paying to create your own job, in context to the film industry. There are no longer guarantees of job security. Even tenured employees should consider "fishing" to create new sources of income to hedge against the uncertainty. In the current economy, a lot of organizations insist on co...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was recorded on July 4th, 2024, [American Independence Day for the international listeners] at The Park’s Finest (https://www.theparksfinest.com): 1267 West Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026.  In commemoration of Independence Day, I examined the Founding Father’s individual determination as private citizens who stood for their convictions against unsurmountable odds, a...

Send us Fan Mail Candid Thoughts Podcast Golden Nugget 8: Are You At "Cause" Or At "Effect?" On this Golden Nugget episode, we discuss being at "cause" or at "effect" in our lives. A lot of people are in a state of analysis paralysis, which hinders them from being at "cause," versus being at "effect" to circumstances in their lives. The d...

Send us Fan Mail Candid Thoughts Podcast Golden Nugget 7: Use Your Handicaps to Your Advantage  On this Golden Nugget episode, we discuss using your "handicaps" to your advantage. Setbacks and obstacles are inevitable when pursuing your goals, and many of us face constraints or "handicaps." Don't fret. This affords you a unique opportunity to optimize your situation, and l...

Send us Fan Mail Candid Thoughts Podcast - Golden Nugget 6: You Can Tell On this Golden Nugget episode, we discuss the significance of learning about a person's motivation or "tell." Whether that can be with mutually beneficial intent, or advantageous in the oppositions favor. Not learning how to discern can lead to devastating outcomes.  This episode was sponsored by DCG Elite. DCG...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I interviewed Davis Cohen, founder of https://allcolorsonelove.com/. As a child of the 60s and from the Deep South, David had witnessed racism amongst his peers. For a lifetime, he has stood against racial injustices and preached understanding for all people, regardless of race. We'd had lunch on Martin Luther King J...

Send us Fan Mail This "Golden Nugget" number 5 [not 6] covers No Guarantees. Be the context in general life, relationships, or business, there are zero guarantees. We must learn how to maneuver situations, whether we win or lose, how we handle the outcome matters. 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on Spotify, iTunes Podcast, Pandora, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube,...

Send us Fan Mail In this "Golden Nugget" segment, the subject of entrapment is discussed. Entrapment can mean complying with the mob mentality. Not pursuing your ambitions and falling in line with what everyone suggests. Breaking through the entrapment mindset allows you to push through your limiting beliefs and work toward achieving your dreams.   'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is...

Send us Fan Mail What is the Candid Thoughts Podcast ?  It’s an exploration of candid conversations seldom had in modernity. There’s a soul and intention behind these dialogues… as opposed to the commercial. Here on the Candid Thoughts Podcast , we’re ‘ Asking the Hard Questions! ’ Listen to a sneak peek from some of our guests from this past year.  To date, the podcast has listenership in the Uni...

Send us Fan Mail Isabelo Pascual , host of the Candid Thoughts Podcast had recently been a guest on the Multiracial Whiteboy podcast, hosted by indie filmmaker Kim Noonan . It was a heartfelt episode where we'd discussed our unique perspectives as mixed-race individuals in the film industry and our general experiences in life. Tune in to this interesting clip from the podcast episode. Listen...

Send us Fan Mail THE HELL OF HOLLYWOOD It’s so easy to lose your halos, in the city of Angels, Degenerates parade as the “self-made,” Gurus corralling the masses, parking asses in classes, spouting vitriolic molasses, A fix to scratch that itch, An unattainable craving, begging for their souls’ saving, Eventually, the Cannibals revert to Animals, Frenzied and Crazy’d, When toxic Dharma faces moxie...

Send us Fan Mail Chase Hughes, author of the best-selling behavioral psychology book “The Ellipsis Manual,” “Six-Minute X-Ray” and “Phrase Seven” has teamed up with Isabelo E. Pascual of Alpha Phantana LLC​ (https://alphaphantana.com/)  to bring the tv series adaptation of “Phrase Seven” to the small screen. Buy “Phrase Seven” on Amazon & Audible today: https://www.phraseseven.com/. Learn more...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I'd interviewed Art Lewin, CEO of ArtLewinBespoke.com. We discussed what it took Art to build up and maintain his reputation as the best bespoke tailor for executives and celebrities in Los Angeles.  Art goes into detail on how to overcome obstacles that many entrepreneurs face and how to persevere through it all. Ar...

Send us Fan Mail In this "Golden Nugget" segment, I'd discussed the power of manifestation through daily mantras. 100 years ago, French psychologist Emile Coué wrote a book called “Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion.” It details how to manifest positive thoughts and motivation towards goals. In repeating his mantra “every day in every way, I am getting better and better,”...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I'd interviewed Jana Beeson, CEO of TheActorsCode.com.  We discussed 'The Actors Code' platform and a little of my background as an industry expert -- Talent Agent, Producer, and fellow creative -- as to what is beneficial to growing your acting career. From mindset and marketing to relationships -- it all...

Send us Fan Mail In this "Golden Nugget" segment, listen to a very important and impromptu call to action.    Many of us are down during COVID-19. We haven't all achieved our goals yet, but are pushing forward. Hear a very candid call to action from me, in a freezing cooler, as I get some frustrations off my chest.   Learn more about distributed indie film producer, talent manager,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I'd interviewed George Tuvendorj. We discussed good habits for success, philosophy, and business recommendations from Seattle, Washington-based rising real estate developer, transportation/ logistics expert, and tech entrepreneur, George Tuvendorj.  Follow George's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channe...

Send us Fan Mail THE BRAIN HAS NO FIREWALL Pierce Reston is a member of an elite unit of extreme persuasion experts. After people across the nation begin reporting ' missing time ', and a series of unexplained terrifying coincidences, he's assigned to investigate. Women going missing in Prague, and a national outbreak of amnesia trigger a full-scale search. Pierce soon learns that s...