Connection is Magic with Samson Shulman

Candy Wheeler is a bad ass, captivating conscious business coach, who left the corporate world to help fellow conscious minded women make the leap from the daily grind to finding fulfillment in creating their own business and developing their personal messages to impact the world at large. She founded The Warrior in You- Business Coaching & Retreats in 2017. Episode Highlights // + The jump from c...

Steve Lobel is a legendary music manager who came up tour managing for RUN DMC, worked for Def Jam under Russell Simmons and Lyor Cohen. He discovered and managed Bone Thugs N' Harmony for the entirety of their career, discovered and managed Nipsey Hussle, and currently manages multi-grammy winning music producer Scott Storch. Episode Highlights // We discuss his early years working under Russell...

Joey Waronker is an elite studio & touring drummer. He is the touring drummer for Roger Waters, Beck, a full time band member of Thom Yorke's super group Atoms For Peace, and has also spent time as Smashing Pumpkins and R.E.M. He is also the son of Lenny Waronker who ran Warner Music Group for many years. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS // + Growing up in the nascent phase of Pacific Palisades outside...

Haben Girma is the 1st person to graduate from Harvard who is both deaf + blind. She is a bay area based, disability rights activist attorney. She has been named on the Forbes 30 under 30 for Law and Policy and has made several visits to The White House, and was recognized by the Obama Administration as a "Champion of Change." She enjoys participating in physical activities including surfing, rock...

Oren Yoel (IG: OrenYoel) is a multi-instrumental music producer whose first break came when he wrote music for the hit animation series The Boondocks. He’s currently signed to Universal Music Publishing. He was crucial in the early sound & development of Asher Roth and has worked with artists Tori Kelly, Ryan Tedder and Miley Cyrus among others. He produced the most recent album from Miley Cyrus t...

Jonathan Schwartz, CPA was a top 5 power business manager in the entertainment industry.  His clients included A-List musicians, athletes, and film stars.   He developed a severe gambling addiction that lead him to embezzling $7 Million dollars from his clients.  He was ordered to repay 8 million dollars in restitution and is now serving a 6 year prison sentence in Oregon.  He plans to write a boo...

Jeff Bass (IG: @thejeffbass) is a Detroit native music producer, who is best known for his work and musical development with Eminem. He's credited for producing and co-writing the Oscar-winning song “Lose Yourself” from the movie 8-Mile, and has attained multiple Grammy awards during his longtime collaboration with Eminem, including "Without Me", "Sing For The Moment" and m...

Jeff Bass (IG: @thejeffbass) is a Detroit native music producer, who is best known for his work and musical development with Eminem. He's credited for producing and co-writing the Oscar-winning song “Lose Yourself” from the movie 8-Mile, and has attained multiple Grammy awards during his longtime collaboration with Eminem, including "Without Me", "Sing For The Moment" and m...

Minty Burns has spent years on the Toronto scene honing his craft and making his mark as an artist to watch. Whether it was opening up his own recording studio or performing with major artists in North America, Minty Burns has invested every resource available to him in the interest of supporting, contributing to, and expanding the canon of hip-hop. Episode Highlights // 0:10 - Intro 0:33 - Guest...

Koreen Odiney is a model, photographer, and entrepreneur. She is the creator of the game "We're Not Really Strangers" which teaches strangers how to connect authentically and she's been featured in ELLE, YMI, and had a billboard up in the middle of TimeSquare. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS //0 - Intro1:27 - We’re not really strangers – break down the game for us!6:37 - Guest background8:21 - What’s it like c...

Leroy Dixon Jr. is an American sprinter who has won the Olympic gold medal in 100 meters. He has previously been on a contract with Nike, and earned all-American honors while competing at the University of South Carolina. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS // 0 - Intro 2:12 - When did you chose running over other sports? 3:39 - The danger of short cuts 7:06 - Why did you choose South Carolina when you could have...

Anoush Moin is a senior brand and influencer marketing manager for 5 / 4 clothing, one of the fastest growing subscription based online clothing companies. Former music manager, USC degree in entrepreneurship, early associate of the non-profit #hashtaglunch bag, which delivers meals to the homeless on Skid Row. Episode Highlights // 0 - Intro 1:57 - What was your come up like? 5:31 - Skills you ga...

Benny Cassette (IG: BennGood) is a multi-dimensional artist and record producer, signed by Kanye West in 2013. He just signed a deal with Warner Brothers for his own record label. He has also produced for John Legend, Miguel, and Kanye West, among others. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS // 0 - Intro 0:56 - Guest background 6:16 - Saying yes to a chance opportunity 8:34 - Stumbling on a new life path 11:56 - Do...

Terry Shulman is a therapist, social worker and attorney. He created the first 12 step group for shoplifting addiction which proliferated throughout the country. He has appeared on Oprah, Dateline, 60 minutes among many other media outlets. Pawel Gwizdala has a degree in bio-engineering and formerly worked in aerospace at Boeing. Together, they created UNSTEAL.ORG, an anonymous website people can...

Joshua Fisher worked for Interscope Records under the head of marketing, he spearheaded Bone Thugs N Harmony's final major label studio album, spent time as part of Frank Ocean's management team, and went on to create his own management company called Mac Media, he currently represents artists, producers, and graphic designers. Episode Highlights // 0 - Intro / background 4:39 -­ Beginnings at Int...

Sarah Demarco was one of the very first employees at Rostrum Records, worked at Blue Note Records, and is a jazz musician who's worked with Esperanza Spalding. She launched her very own high end women's bag and accessory line called LDR. Episode Highlights // 0 - Intro 0:55 - The origins of guest's current endeavor 1:55 - Entrepreneur stumbling block? 4:52 - Were your parents supportive? 7:07 - Pr...

King is an award winning poet, musician and has written for In Style Magazine, Huffington Post and more. Episode Highlights // 0 - Intro 1:04 - KING’s current projects 2:19 - Serendipity and collaborations 6:49 - Evolution and transitions 12:22 - Learning a new craft 14:57 - How has ego effected you? 20:40 - Authenticity and mainstream media 26:12 - Who inspires you? 30:48 - A desirable disadvanta...

Phillip Daniel has appeared in national Burger King commercials, national Metro PCS commercials, and starred in numerous independent films. Episode Highlights // 0 - Intro 0:47 - Realizations and life path 4:17 - Painful experiences leading to new awarenesses 9:25 - Side hustles and blessings in disguise 15:11 - The dark side of art 20:32 - A short / important instructional life exercise from our...