The Vision Lab Podcast

The guys sit down with Kevin Jefferson to discuss trading on the foreign currency exchange and how he got involved in such a lucrative industry after spending years in the corporate world. The entrepreneur gives an explanation of what Forex actually is and how the leadership and work ethic displayed by his dad has helped him achieve this goal of being financially free. The conversation is full of...

Cuff and Mo sit down with Tim McEvilly of Sagamore Spirits to discuss hard work, belief in yourself and of course, whiskey. The New York native explains the foresight that led him to make the leap from a career in the bar and restaurant industry to working for the Maryland-based whiskey brand full time. Now a brand ambassador for 14 states, McEvilly explains how he got his start with Sagamore Spir...

Cuff and Mo are joined in the Lab by Susie Mooney, the founder and creator of the Lit Torch App. The Maryland native pulls back the curtain on the inspiration behind the app and how her other business ventures have helped her get the app off the ground. A veteran of the Armed Forces, Mooney details how being disciplined and having the ability to adjust on the fly has been paramount to the early su...

This is a MUST LISTEN! Knocking on the door of 150 episodes, the guys sit down at Blowin' Smoke and Mo lets the world in on where he's at in his journey from a professional and personal standpoint. Mo details his mindset as he approaches some personal accomplishments and what it means to really put in the work to make something big happen. Things like hard work, dedication, networking and having f...

The guys sit down with businessman Aaron Ogundipe to discuss how he went from being a scientist to owning Air B&B’s and getting an early start on digital currency.

Cuff and Mo sit down with Roy Viera, the Director of Sales for Fuente Opus X Society by Manny Iriarte. After explaining his introduction to cigars, Roy details how he went from a lifelong career in insurance to making a leap of faith into his current role. A true company man, Viera breaks down the relationship between his company and the Arturo Fuente brand. He also clears things up regarding the...

Cuff and Mo sit down with Niyyah Sore, the host of the upcoming SMS Sensei Podcast to discuss the incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock at The Oscars.

The guys sit down with Tiffany Weaver, the owner of The Prolific Watch Company. The New Orleans native explains how her background as a latch key child forced her to learn how to work with her hands and build things from scratch. A lifelong lover of watches, Weaver describes the moment she decided to make her own line of products and all the different things she experienced as she got the brand of...

Cuff and Mo open welcome in @CigarRoyal to the lab to discuss mental health on a whole new level. The conversation starts with an examination of what what depression really is and how she lived with it well into adulthood before ever being diagnosed. She then goes into detail about some of her lowest moments and how she turned the corner and really changed her life. After explaining how cigars hel...

-The guys welcome the sassy 7_defined to the lab for a long awaited conversation about navigating the peaks and valleys of life and protecting your energy. The Georgia native really dives into her perspective on the trials of life and the advice she would give anybody who’s going through a struggle of their own. The conversation takes a lot of wonderful twist and turns as she explains her role as...

-The guys sit down with Max A Million to talk about real life for men in 2022. The 22 year old from Detroit flips the script on the guys as he interviews them about their mindsets and their approach to life compared to where he is as a young professional just starting out. Everything is on the table as the guys discuss women, marriage, goals, purpose and even the trappings of social media.

Cuff and Mo sit down with real estate investor and musical artist Matthew Campos for a conversation about work ethic and staying the course. The El Paso native opens up about hitting a low point after being kicked out of the house as a teenager and the turnaround he’s made to get to where he is now. As the owner of a lending company and an investment company, Campos talks about how he got his star...

-Cuff and Mo go behind the dollar with finance professional Thomas Kent Jr. The conversation opens up with Thomas explaining how he got his start in the finance world and some of the core tenets he lives by as an international businessman. As the CEO of Kent Global LLC, the New York native talks about his passion for helping African Americans getting their start in the business world. He also give...

In the wake of the recent events in the NFL, the guys have a round table discussion about racism in sports. They are joined by Matt Lopez, Kyle Hancock, Omar Thomas and Peter Dao in an open, honest and extremely candid conversation about the many layers of the intersection of racism and sports. The guys take a look at everything from the economics gap in youth sports to the recent lawsuit filed ag...

In a special Valentine’s Day release, the guys welcome in Marissa “MJ” Morton of Eighty5 Cigars to the Lab. The St. Louis native opens up about her background with cigars and the different ups and downs she experienced while running her own business. Now the Director of Consumer Engagement and Development for Eighty5 Cigars, “MJ” explains how she got connected with the brand and what her day to da...

The guys sit down with Tommy Marquez to discuss how being down to his last dime and having to fight for a $26 benefit check from the VA changed the entire trajectory of his life. The native of Brawley, California really opens up about us experiences as a member of the US Navy and how the fight for his own benefits has led him to helping thousands of other veterans and their families. Now a rep for...

Cuff and Mo open up the lab to Glynn Loope and Josh Habursky of The PCA in a truly informative and introspective episode about everything related to the cigar industry and government regulations. The guys open up about their introduction to the association and how things have changed for them as they’ve grown in the organization. They also address what some of their day to day duties are as high r...

The guys make the trip over here on Blue Smoke of Dallas to sit down with Jay Davis in a wide ranging conversation about wins, losses, the PCA and of course, cigars. The Chicago native talks about his extensive background in the finance industry and how a random round of golf with a business partner got him started on the road to smoking cigars and eventually owning his own establishment. Davis re...

Cuff and Mo welcome Christina Rounds into the lab for a soul bearing conversation about pain, trauma and what it really means to overcome adversity. The San Diego resident really explains the process she’s gone through as a person to overcome some really traumatic childhood experiences and what it means to really make yourself whole again. As a survivor of rape and a divorcee, Rounds explains the...

In the first Behind The Dollar episode of 2022, Cuff and Mo sit down with Mike Cook, the Chief Investment Officer of MCB Capital. The guys examine the different points of entry into the real estate industry and the financial lessons that Cook has learned over the last 20 years. Cook also explains the thought process that lead him to start his own private equity fund and his opinion regarding just...

Cuff and Mo start the new year off by welcoming the beautiful Anya Ramirez into the Lab. The Dominican Republic native opens up about her childhood and some of the influences that ultimately led her to develop her own line of cigars, Don Fausto Cigars. Anya details some of the battles she’s had to fight as a woman in the industry and some of the lessons that she’s learned along the way from other...

The guys sit down to look back on 2021 and reflect on what has been accomplished and what they’ve learned along the way. Mo gives his thoughts on what he hopes to see change in the a few areas of the industry and the guys give a small insight into the future of the show.

Cuff and Mo sit down with Derrick Williams and Dionte Matthews, the authors of the recently released book, Greedy Intentions. The guys open the show by taking a look at the rough circumstances that led to Williams and Matthews meeting each other while being locked up. Despite the 17 year age gap between the two, they were able to learn from one another and make a plan for the future. The conversat...

-Cuff and Mo sit down with Yvette and Loni Lane, the owners Cigar Palace and Bar in Allen, Tx. The conversation starts with Yvette recounting some of her world travels and how those experiences helped to serve as the motivation for opening a lounge. The owners then break down what it was like to open up and then get derailed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. After explaining how they pivoted...

The guys make a trip to Farmer Branch to sit down with Wendell Washington, the GM of House of Cigars. A lawyer by trade, Wendell explains to the guys the passion he has for cigars and how he actually became the GM of the shop. The conversation takes a turn to Washington’s thoughts on the word VISION and what it means to him to overcome adversity. The conversation wraps up Washington thoughts on th...