Wake Up The Sun

It has been years since I have sat down with Pedro Luna and chatted about life and the pursuit of greatness. It's always good to regroup with a former guest on the show and review former goals that have turned into reality. What once started as a fun thing on the side has turned into a full time passion project and business not only for him but for his wife and family. Yoga retreats in some o...

Eric has been a longstanding community advocate in the mental health and substance abuse space for quite some time here in South Florida. While I've only gotten to know him over the last 2 years from working in the industry, he has a sterling reputation and shining references from his work. Eric is an accomplished South Florida psychotherapist and behavioral health consultant, currently in pr...

I met Captain Ben Harrow at a charity event where he and his family were supporting his wife Gina. After he introduced her and the event concluded, I rushed up to him to thank him for his service and chat for a moment. After a brief conversation we both invited each other to be a guest on our separate podcasts. Getting to know Ben and his journey was incredibly inspiring. From high school and coll...

I met Shirah at a pickleball event at a local indoor pickleball club after she had emailed my wife regarding FROPRO and her newly started Palm Beach Founders Club. After Chelsea and I attended her amazing event where we got to meet other founders, business owners, VCs and new startups it was clear that Shirah knew what she was doing and an unstoppable force.  Her story began as a teen whose friend...

I met Michael years ago as I was starting my sober journey. As a legend in the community with years of service counseling and as a therapist, Michael has helped out the average person off the street to many high level and noteworthy people of the world. While he would have you believe that it's just what he does, he truly has a gift and a way with words that cut out any bullshit or nonsense....

I met Mie several years ago at the grand opening of a friends local business. She and her family made an entrance as beautifully warm, smiling and kind people. We spoke for a few moments and then separated in the community. While speaking she had mentioned of starting her own business as she was a successful trainer and wellness coach. I love entrepreneurship and was so grateful so have her drop b...

I met Kayla years ago through the health and wellness scene down in South Florida when she was working at Lululemon. I have followed her journey down here with her music and talents and always wanted to have her on the show, so when I saw that she was moving and taking her talents to Nashville it was now or never. Im so grateful that she gave me some time while packing up her whole life to go.  Ka...

I met Jay recently only after hearing his name for so many years in the community. I was better connected with his wife and partner Mayra who tragically left us over a year ago due to an unforeseen illness. During the celebration of her life at the gym I was able to meet Jay and their children and become better acquainted. At the same time of this heartbreaking situation, Jay was busy doing his jo...

I met Sam years ago in the consumer products goods space as a referral from someone else. Although we didn't end up doing business together, she made a lasting impression on me. A full wattage smile, enthusiasm and kindness in her office was how I would remember her as years progressed. Not too long ago, Sam experience a serious low that almost cost her, her life. What went from a fun and gro...

Dominic would tell you that he does not have a crazy story but after sitting down and hearing about his life I can definitely tell you that his journey and how he made it to present day is something of a miracle.  Dom is 12 years sober as of this podcast and is a health and fitness coach online and across the globe. His persistence to become a trainer and work with one of the best in the industry...

I met MJ though mutual friends and stopped by his new home in central Boca for some coffee and a chat. We discussed sobriety and our journeys that led us from rock bottom to living with purpose. As a recent transplant from the northeast, MJ shared about his time in the big cities, his other businesses in the clothing industry to what led him to create LOOSID. LOOSID is a free sober app that includ...

I met Phil a couple years ago in the mental health and addiction counseling field. It has been an awesome experience getting to watch him grow and open his own private practice in Boca Raton Florida.  In Phil’s approach to therapy, the therapist and client are like companions walking a path together in the woods, with an uneven and dark road that may also be intimidating. As therapists, our duty i...

I had the opportunity to meet Alex at the start of the Boca Ballroom Battle for the Georgen Snow Scholarship Foundation. As a co-competitor we were thrown into group and individual dance lessons and had some time to chat in between. Getting to know Alex through his social media and all he and his family was up to was great but what peaked my interest the most is how he was heavily involved with he...

I officially met Evan at the valet line after Boca Ballroom Battle in 2023. I had heard of red meat lovers club and its gregarious group of philanthropists and ended up standing next to Evan waiting for our cars for about 30 minutes and chatting about life, charity, his ability to bench 225 40 times and many other topics. We met a week later for a cigar and got to know each other and over the cour...

I met Brian several years ago through mutual friends in the sober community. Immediately found out we shared the common affinity for golf and good times. Ive heard his story and have seen some of his work but not until recently after playing several rounds did I convince him to come on the show. His journey is one of challenge and heartache. A seasoned hockey player at a young age and talent for h...

I recently met Jason at our mutual friends event Hidden Summit in Naples Florida. Jason was one of the keynote speakers and delivered a highly memorable and knowledge based take on life. As a psychotherapist, Jason has worked in the field for over 20 years and as a son of two psychoanalysts he has been raised and brought up to know, speak on and help many people from all over the world.  His curre...

I met Kim years ago in the gym. A glowing smile, contagious and upbeat energy make it hard not to feel her presence in any room. Over the years I have watched her be of maximum service to the health and wellness community of South Florida with her 18+ years of service in a shared and now her own practice. Being that she is one of the most highly sought after practitioners, I had to wait months to...

 I met Allison at the gym and we would always exchange a smile and good morning but that was about it. We never really spoke and over the months got to know her a little better and heard she had a wild story.  I thought what better way to get to know her journey than to have her on the show and share all ab out it. Prior to her joining me in the studio, I did a little research and have many questi...

Super grateful to have spent some time with Kareen as she was booked solid for her trip down to South Florida for clients and master mind groups. As she states, "Im a lot" and its because she goes above and beyond for other people and has done so for over a decade in the professional and business development space. One of my favorite lines from her page and while talking is that she is &...

I met Robbie years ago at a local gym. Her energy and enthusiasm were unmatched and have stayed in touch over the years. I recently saw her posting more on her social media regarding lifestyle, fitness and overall health and asked her to come on the show and talk about her journey. Robbie shared about her career in the restaurant/bar industry, health/wellness and the personal training of clients t...

I had heard Lauren’s name over the years as one of the most trusted artist/hair stylists in the area. Having worked and lived in Delray Beach, you get to know and familiarize yourself with local businesses. Whats remarkable about Bond Street Salon is its history and future as a Delray Beach landmark.  What started as a passion from a young age, Lauren knew she wanted to be involved. She was enthra...

I met Santy on the courts of Delray Beach Tennis Center playing Pickleball. After seeing him over and over we realized we had a lot of mutual contacts, connections and shared similar stories in turning tragedy into triumph. I asked him to come on the show to share his journey of growing up in South Florida as a first generation immigrant and overcoming the challenges of young adulthood and addicti...

The South Florida fitness community is one rich with entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and go getters. I met Dan Baird through mutual friends and after having a great conversation over the phone, I invited him to jump on the podcast. Dan is the co-creator of NADS underwear which is a Certified organic non-GMO cotton created underwear product that gives your package a clean, comfortable, and healthy home...

I met JP through mutual friends and attended his first golf charity event benefitting Quantum House several years ago. The always smiling JP is the host with the most and always looking at ways to help, serve and benefit the community and his clients. While attending the dinner post event, his daughter spoke about the event and charity which I though was so sweet and then learned that she was in f...

I had heard of Guido in the world of Crossfit for years.  Founder and creator of PEAK360 a Crossfit Affiliate gym in South Miami, Guidos name is held in high regard amongst trainers, high level athletes and the community. His passion for helping others is rooted in his belief in God, a strong faith, hard work ethic and consistency. I had the opportunity of MC'ing his Rising Tides event held a...