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Peter Paterno started out his career writing software for NASA and would eventually transition into pursing music law. He since became a FORCE in the music industry and over his career has represented Dr. Dre, Pharrell, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Soundgarden, Skrillex, Frank Ocean and many more…. He also had a stint running the Disney owned, Hollywood Records where he signed Queen for $10 million d...

Shawn Setaro (Twitter: @sameoldshawn) is a writer and reporter for podcasts at Complex. Throughout his prolific career he has written for The Atlantic, Vibe, The Source, GQ, Forbes, the Sondheim Review, and many more outlets. He was formerly, the Editor-in-Chief of Genius.com. He was the writer and reporter on Spotify x Complex podcasts…. Infamous: The Tekashi 6ix9ine Story, narrated by NYC radio...

Sophia Esperanza (IG: SophiaEsperanza) is an activist, chef, model, vegan, and all around amazing human being. She grew a viral following across her social media channels and is using her platform to make a meaningful difference, promoting health + wellness for both animals and humans alike. She is the founder of the popular vegan recipe site, “Elbows On The Table” because the food is so good you...

Chase Anthony (IG: Chasecomedy) is an American actor, comedian and former college football player. He’s had notable appearances in the films Journey of a Goddess, Love & Trust and Hidden Treasure as well as television shows Grey’s Anatomy, Lethal Weapon, TheBkdwn, Deal With It, Netflix & Chill and starred in the web series A Whole New Irving, which won him the Best Male Performance from th...

Russell Brand (IG: RussellBrand) is an outlier, activist, actor, author, podcaster, spiritual teacher etc. His YouTube channel has amassed more than 5.3 million subscribers. Amongst all of the divisiveness and polarization in today's zeitgeist he has quickly become a mainstream voice for meaningful change and antidisestablishmentarianism. Are you a struggling creative looking for support? Book...

Tara Savelo (IG: @Tarasavelo) is originally from Massachusetts and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 19 to pursue a career in acting before getting a degree in beauty and hairstyling at MUD Makeup Institute in Burbank, California. Tara ultimately became Lady Gaga's make-up artist after the make up artist she was assisting left, and so Tara stepped into the role, very fortuitously, just prior to h...

David Hernandez is a fellow podcaster, he created THE PUSH PROJECT Podcast which digs deep into vulnerable and compelling conversation, he’s also a veteran on-air radio personality and licensed social worker. Zalma is my guest co-host, who's a brilliant singer, artist & music producer. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS // + Breaking generational trauma cycles + Losing our fathers and the impact it had on us + Th...

Jamey Heath (IG: JameyHeath) is President of Wayfarer Studios ("It Ends With Us", "Sonic The Hedgehog", "Will & Harper", and More...) and the co-host of the popular podcast on vulnerability, realness, and redefining masculinity, "The Man Enough" Podcast along with Justin Baldoni & Liz Plank. He's also a longtime successful film composer and award winning musician. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS //+ Th...

D Rock (IG: @Drock) is a New York based filmmaker turned storyteller. He creates compelling content around people & brands. He has worked closely with Gary Vaynerchuk as a videographer, editor, & producer for the last 8 years. He first met Gary, before he was an online sensation, while giving a free talk at Columbia University on business and entrepreneurship. He was also born with a bi-la...

Shamiqua Wilson (IG: shamiquasmp4) is a brilliant up and coming artist & songwriter from Staten Island, New York. Go check out her latest album titled, "The Show Goes On" available on all streaming platforms. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS // + Picking ourselves back up after rejection and closed doors + Quick success fades quickly + Having to delete her Instagram account after building it and beginning again...

Austin Brown (IG: @austinbrown) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He has collaborated with many notable artists, including Pharrell, Q-Tip, Macy Gray, Diddy among others and has released several of his own albums. His most recent release "Heart Over Mind" was written about rekindled romantic relationship that ended for a 2nd time. Austin grew up learning & infusing much of...

Trace Bell (IG: Tracebelll) is a spiritual teacher and coach based in the Bay Area. He is the son of famed author and spiritual teacher Rob Bell (voted Time Magazine's most 100 influential people). He grew up in both Michigan and LA. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in political science and became interested in how the modern academic system is failing currently and fueling despair and nihilis...

Cory Litwin (IG: Cory_Litwin) is a Toronto native, based in Los Angeles and currently Executive Vice President of Hallwood Media. He manages super producer Murda Beatz (Drake, Migos, Ariana Grande and more), he also co-produced the Drake smash "Nice For What" and has a roster of 30+ clients. He is also the Founder of 2wenty 2wenty Music Group and co-founder of Psychedelic Water. Are you...

Jared Evan (IG: @Jaredevan) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and rapper originally from Great Neck, New York. He was signed to Zone 4 (Polow Da Don's label)under Interscope Records. The song "Frozen", which Evan wrote and produced, appeared on the LeBron James documentary soundtrack entitled Music Inspired by More than a Game. Jared also had a song featured prominently on HBO's h...

Zalma Bour (IG: @Zalmabour) is a brilliant singer, musician, producer and model from Cleveland, Ohio. She has collaborated with many Grammy winning artists and producers. Yonas Michael (IG: @lovechakraa) is an amazing rapper, producer, DJ and created the clothing line, Earthy Surfy Rock & Soul. His former group U-N-I, was a successful endeavor, MTV VMA appearances, he has done multiple SXSW shows...

Christian Clancy is a legendary dude & music industry outsider very much on the inside. He is the co-founder of 4 Strikes management along with his wife Kelly. They manage the careers of Tyler, The Creator, Mac Miller's Estate BROCKHAMPTON, Domo Genesis, Raveena, Boylife and formerly Solange and Frank Ocean. Clancy also formerly headed up hip hop marketing at Interscope Records in it's gangste...

Benjy Grinberg is the founder of indie label powerhouse, Rostrum Records. He got his start in the music business working for LA Reid at Arista Records. He was instrumental in the breaking + establishing the careers of both Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. In 2017 Benjy wrote a 3 page article in Billboard opening up on his battle with OCD titled “We Have To Erase The Stigma of Mental Health Issues.” He...

Benjy Grinberg is the founder of indie label powerhouse, Rostrum Records. He got his start in the music business working for LA Reid at Arista Records. He was instrumental in the breaking + establishing the careers of both Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. In 2017 Benjy wrote a 3 page article in Billboard opening up on his battle with OCD titled “We Have To Erase The Stigma of Mental Health Issues.” He...

Andy Steinway is a Los Angeles based music manager with Hallwood Media. He manages superstar writer/rapper Jozzy and British artist Raissa (signed to Mark Ronson’s label with Columbia Records) among others. He nearly left the music business after much heartbreak and many years of false starts before fate would intervene and open up the right door. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS //+ Growing up in North Carolin...

Jozzy is a Grammy Award winning recording artist and songwriter signed to Columbia Records. Jozzy has been long celebrated for her strong pen game; she is the woman who penned Billy Ray Cyrus's verse on Lil Nas X's chart obliterating, Grammy Award winning track Old Town Road, as well as tracks for Coldplay and Pharrell Williams. Stay tuned to my conversation with Jozzy's manager Andy Steinway, ava...

Mr Pink is a self-proclaimed “Covid-Investor” (i.e. those who picked up learning the stock market during quarantine) based in France. He quit his full time job during the pandemic in hopes of becoming financially independent through learning to invest in the stock market. He initially grew his portfolio value trading solid, fundamentally sound, companies but got swept up in the Gamestop frenzy and...

Angel Lopez is a Grammy winning music producer and songwriter who has worked with Sam Smith, Coldplay, Kanye West and many more. He has been groomed and mentored by his musical idol, legendary producer Timbaland. Angel nearly missed his calling. Before he found success in the music business, he came within inches of leaving his path in music to pursue what would have been an arduous career to beco...

Angel Lopez is a Grammy winning music producer and songwriter who has worked with Sam Smith, Coldplay, Kanye West and many more. He has been groomed and mentored by his musical idol, legendary producer Timbaland. Angel nearly missed his calling. Before he found success in the music business, he came within inches of leaving his path in music to pursue what would have been an arduous career to beco...

Matthew Baus (also known as Matthew Adesuyan) is co-founder of Bad Habit Records, home to breakout artist & 2021 Grammy Winner, Burna Boy, as well as several more exciting artists, both established and up and coming, including The Neighborhood, IDK, Umi, Yeek and more… Back in the day, Matthew was once biz partners with creative and multi-media artist extraordinaire, SusBoy (who’s gone onto to...

Matthew Baus (also known as Matthew Adesuyan) is co-founder of Bad Habit Records, home to breakout artist & 2021 Grammy Winner, Burna Boy, as well as several more exciting artists, both established and up and coming, including The Neighborhood, Umi, Yeek and more… Back in the day, Matthew was once biz partners with creative and multi-media artist extraordinaire, SusBoy (who’s gone onto to do l...