Best Gaston Santos Podcasts (2024)

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Podcast Perspectives 35:04

6M ago35:04

35:04

Entrepreneur Struggle host and DCP Entertainment CEO Chris Colbert was recently featured on podcast Podcast Perspectives. In the episode, Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, chats with Chris about why he left his senior position at SiriusXM, the very concrete ways in which DCP elevates underrepresented voices in the podcast industry, a…

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Turning Rejection into a Podcast Business - Jeff Umbro 46:54

9M ago46:54

46:54

Jeff Umbro had a successful podcast, but he couldn’t get a job at a podcast company–so he decided to create his own. Jeff is the founder of The Podgolmerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. He went from not getting hired to now running his business with nine full-time employees, representing anywhere from 70 to 80 show…

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Sophie Santos is a One-Woman Show 53:38

9M ago53:38

53:38

Sophie Santos was just a kid when she saw Lindsay Lohan in “The Parent Trap” and thought, I can do that. Now she’s an accomplished comedian, writer, and actor, whose one-woman show, “Sophie Santos…is Codependent,” is now playing in Edinburgh, which finds her confronting her personified OCD after a break-up. She talks about getting her feet wet as a…

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A Community Built Around a Catchphrase - Carla Marie and Anthony 55:51

9M ago55:51

55:51

Carla Marie and Anthony started out in terrestrial radio and spent years together on the syndicated NYC-based Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, during which they started their first podcast together back in 2014. Now they’re hosts of The Morning Show Podcast, which recently joined Gemini XIII’s Personality Network, and The Carla Marie and Anthony S…

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American-Made Apparel - Chris Cronin 49:43

10M ago49:43

49:43

Chris Cronin used to cobble together his own bikes with parts from the town dump, and now his company’s products appear in blockbuster movies and on stars like The Rock. Chris is the co-founder of the family-operated clothing and apparel business Kitanica, and he shares the challenges of learning to scale their production, how they evolved the type…

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Building Boundaries in a Mission-Driven Business - Bridget Todd 46:00

10M ago46:00

46:00

Bridget Todd was feeling disengaged from the content she was producing, but was inspired by her students at Howard University who were empowered by the hope and possibility of changing the world through sharing across our social media networks. Bridget reconsidered how she could create a career that intertwined with her activism, and that resulted …

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Black Business and Creativity - Jen Brown and Chase Parker 43:11

10M ago43:11

43:11

Chase Parker was in pursuit of another creative mind working on a short film project, so he turned to his friend (and DCP Executive Producer) Jen Brown to see if she was up for it. They didn’t know it at the time, but their collaboration was the beginning of BlakOWND Productions, which they have since co-founded, where they set out to tell Black st…

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The Life-Changing Power of Shifting Your Mindset - Chris Atley 42:11

10M ago42:11

42:11

Chris Atley was just a freshman in high school when she had a poor experience with a discouraging teacher–and she internalized it with a message that she was not good enough. Chris has since flipped that narrative on its head, and is a successful coach, speaker, author, podcast host of “One Simple Truth,” and founder of Decisions by Design Coaching…

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Creativity, Compassion, and Clean Beauty - Catie Wiggy 29:12

11M ago29:12

29:12

Catie Wiggy couldn’t figure her skin out–so she turned to the professionals and it changed her life. Now she’s the professional improving people’s lives in the clean beauty industry, where clients turn to her for creative marketing and brand consulting. Catie is the founder of two companies: Posh Artistry and Creative Beauty Collective, a boutique …

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Working From the Heart - Amikaeyla Gaston 47:29

11M ago47:29

47:29

Amikaeyla Gaston was out having one final celebration before heading to medical school–but tragedy struck when she was the victim of a hate crime and it changed the course of her life. Now, after years of healing inside and out, she’s living the life of a socialpreneur, as the Founder and Executive Director for The International Cultural Arts and H…

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Build the Service You Need - Raine Madhi 56:35

11M ago56:35

56:35

Raine Madhi wrote a note to himself when he was first starting out: build the platform you wish you had when you started. From where he sits now, he can see he did exactly that. Raine is the founder of ZipFox–along with a laundry list of other businesses he’s created since childhood, like selling donuts at school and pushing products in AOL chat ro…

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Busting Fear and Imposter Syndrome - Alisha M. Pennington 50:44

11M ago50:44

50:44

Alisha M. Pennington graduated with her master’s degree in 2011 and into an economy that was still struggling from the recession that hit hard in 2008. The gig economy hadn’t been fully realized yet, but with the ever-present need to create income, she started working her way into that space, and over time that developed into her two businesses: AT…

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Building the Family Business - Sesealy and Najee Owens 43:18

11M ago43:18

43:18

It started with a need to find a good school for their daughter, and it became their most successful entrepreneurial endeavor. Sesealy and Najee Owens are the owners of Decatur Montessori School, a business they acquired in the midst of COVID-19. Sesealy and Najee’s respective business ventures had failed to take off, so they decided to rethink the…

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From Unpaid to Lucrative Upswings - Tim Schumm 37:12

12M ago37:12

37:12

When Tim Schumm graduated from college, he was stumbling over what he should do next, when he was offered an opportunity to join a recruiting firm. He spent the next ten years there wearing every hat available, learning and steadily climbing the ladder while remaining quietly passionate about his desire to strike out on his own–until he did exactly…

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The Artrepreneur - April Russell 56:39

12M ago56:39

56:39

April Russell’s story begins on the streets of Los Angeles, where she worked as a performer and created the character Black Hollywood Marilyn. April’s corporate background had her looking at her creative pursuits from a business perspective, and after trademarking her character, she became what she calls an “artrepreneur”--a person who connects the…

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Peaks and Pitfalls of PR - Megan Brown Bennett 40:39

12M ago40:39

40:39

When Megan Brown Bennett set out for a career in public relations, she jumped right into a position working with A-list celebrities–and quickly realized, that type of PR wasn’t right for her. She switched gears and worked her way to where she sits now, as CEO and President of Light Years Ahead, a full-service boutique public relations agency that s…

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From Humble Beginnings - Ray Singh 37:13

1y ago37:13

37:13

Ray Singh runs three businesses but his core passion lies within his day-to-day operations of Headshot Specialist. It started humbly, as Ray navigated a call from his intuition that told him it was his purpose, and through small incremental movements and progress, he built his dream photography business. Ray shares how he worked through the anxieti…

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A Yes Can Change Everything – Jacob Lawson 48:11

1y ago48:11

48:11

Jacob Lawson’s story begins with a bit of serendipity, when a stranger appears and changes the course of his life with a simple offer. That moment kicked off the journey that led him to his current role as the owner and lead agent of Privilege Talent Agency, working with actors across Southeast America. After years as an agency employee, Jacob was …

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Entrepreneurial Roots – Keyia Yalcin 48:23

1y ago48:23

48:23

Keyia Yalcin is the founder of the Yalcin Group, the Baltimore restaurant Fishnet, and she's a real estate agent, but the longest title she’s held is my sister. This throwback episode is a chance to get acquainted with the strong entrepreneurial spirit in my family, as Keyia and I look back on her more than 10 years in the restaurant industry and b…

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The Balance of Business & Creativity – Esteban Obregon 44:06

1y ago44:06

44:06

The business of creativity requires a delicate balance, but Esteban Obregon has found his stride. Esteban is the founder of Stay Bien films, a hybrid production house and marketing agency that succeeds in offering their clients a fusion of killer video content and savvy business strategy. Before setting up his own shop, he gained invaluable experie…

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How To Create A Joy-Based Business – Quinn O’Briant 39:43

1y ago39:43

39:43

“COVID just wiped out my business basically, and the awesome stuff happened after that.” Quinn O’Briant’s perspective is unique, but she’s earned it. Quinn is the founder of Joy-Based Business, which came after the pandemic crushed her consulting business. But she’d be the first to admit that if COVID hadn’t brought her company to its knees, burn-o…

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How To Be a Social Entrepreneur – Anna DeShawn 44:06

1y ago44:06

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What do you do in your darkest moments, navigating situations you never thought you’d find yourself in? As an entrepreneur, Anna DeShawn doesn’t have time to run from her challenges, so she digs deep into faith and intuition–and a little help from a licensed therapist. Anna is a multi-faceted founder of E3 Radio and The Qube, as well as host of the…

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Firing People Sucks! 42:39

1y ago42:39

42:39

Getting fired undoubtedly sucks–but what’s it like for the person who has to do the firing? Entrepreneur Struggle is back, powered by the LinkedIn Podcast Academy, and I’m joined by DCP Entertainment’s Chief Operating Officer Adell Coleman to talk about the discomfort and challenges of firing and laying off employees. Sometimes it’s the wrong fit, …

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Season Finale! 19:52

1+ y ago19:52

19:52

It has been incredible having these conversations and learning about the various challenges entrepreneurs face, while getting some tips to help us along our own business journey. Today's episode marks the end of Entrepreneur Struggle for now, but please go back and listen to some our past episodes and email us at info@dcpentertainment.com if you'd …

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Acting & Running an Audiobook Studio – Alex Hyde-White 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

52:16

Alex Hyde-White is an actor whose starred in movies like “Pretty Woman”, “Catch Me if You Can”, and the controversial Netflix series, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”. But he is also the author of the memoir, “In The Volume”, and he’s the founder of the audiobook studio, Punch Audio. In this conversation we talk about the journey he took going f…

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Running A Music Lesson Studio – Martina San Diego 37:07

1+ y ago37:07

37:07

Martina San Diego is a singer-songwriter, teacher, and the founder of the Martino San Diego Music Studio. I’m excited for you to hear our conversation about working through those inconvenient creative mental blocks, finding the emotional balance in our work, and Martina’s tips on how to be authentic and successful in your artistry. Support Martina’…

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Creating An Asset Management Firm – Patrick Geddes 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

42:43

Patrick Geddes is the Co-Founder and former CEO of the asset management firm, Aperio Group. Patrick didn’t intend on becoming an entrepreneur, but his passion for ethics in the investment industry led him to creating and selling a highly successful business, as well as writing a book called “Transparent Investing”. We talked about a lot, and I made…

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Fighting For Yourself 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

36:08

It’s story time! And I’m joined again by DCP Entertainment’s Chief Operating Officer, Adell Coleman, as we talk about some of my past experiences fighting with bosses over my worth to their companies, which led the way for me becoming an entrepreneur. Support My Business -> www.dcpofficial.com Support My Business -> www.podstreamstudios.com Stay up…

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Running A Marketing Agency – Mark Drager 53:55

1+ y ago53:55

53:55

Mark Drager is the founder of the brand strategy company, Phanta Media. He nearly went bankrupt in the early years of the company, but after year 5 it all came together. We talk about how that journey showed him how businesses need to be in a constant state of change to succeed, the importance of an energized and proactive leader, and probably most…

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Supporting Black Female Entrepreneurs – Malliron Hodge 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

52:13

Malliron Hodge is the founder of a consulting business, and she’s the creator of the “Baddies with Business Podcast,” which she has turned into a whole community of “Baddies”. We talk about how social media helped lead to her business focus of supporting Black female entrepreneurs, the importance of being resourceful and testing out ideas, as well …

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Running A Podcast Collective – Ona Oghogho 38:43

1+ y ago38:43

38:43

Ona Oghogho is the founder of Blk Pod Collective, Blk Pod Festival, and Adode Media. We talk about her journey creating 3 companies in 3 years, what it's like being the only Black person in the room, and the challenges finding the right employees for your company. Support Ona’s Businesses -> https://www.onaoghogho.com/ Stay updated and join our liv…

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Creating a Digital Health & Wellness Brand - Siri Chillara 49:47

2y ago49:47

49:47

Siri Chillara is the co-founder of the digital health and wellness brand, Juice. In this conversation we talk about the personal health journey that led to the creation of the company, the positives and negatives of working with family, and the challenges she’s had to face as an entrepreneur with multiple marginalized identities. Support Siri’s Bus…

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Perception vs. Reality 1:06:26

2y ago1:06:26

1:06:26

It's story time! And I'm joined by DCP Entertainment's Chief Operating Officer, Adell Coleman, as we talk about some interesting stories from back when I took over the SiriusXM Urban View channel. We dive into how the channel name changed from "The Power" to "Urban View", watching as the legendary B. Smith started developing Alzheimer's, losing GW …

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Starting A Philanthropy - Becky Margiotta 56:23

2y ago56:23

56:23

Becky Margiotta is the founder of The Social Change Agency, the host of “Unleashing Social Change Podcast”, and the author of “Impact with Integrity: Repairing the World Without Breaking Yourself”. Becky’s energy and passion as an activist are incredible, and I’m excited for you to hear our conversation about our shared passion for ending homelessn…

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Starting An Event & Social Meetup Community - Chris Mitchell 1:00:31

2y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Chris Mitchell is the CEO & founder of Better Off Bowling, Better Off Brunching and Better Off Social. We first met playing kickball and football against each other in Brooklyn, and at that time I had no idea he was running an extremely successful social community events business. As we catch up, we talk about the meaning of community, the difficul…

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Brendan Kennedy 42:58

2y ago42:58

42:58

Brendan Kennedy is the CEO & founder of the travel apparel company, Nxt Stop. We talk about the struggles raising money, the challenges of working with a business partner, and how his vision has allowed him to work with some of the biggest brands and entertainers while also being featured in places like Forbes, GQ, Vogue & USA Today. Support Brenda…

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Creating A Mission Driven Business - Bridget Todd 45:58

2y ago45:58

45:58

Bridget Todd is an activist, teacher, award winning podcast host and the founder of the mission driven media company, Unbossed Creative. We talk about how her former students inspired the work that she does now, how she structures her time, and how she uses the digital space to further her activism. Support Bridget's Work -> https://www.unbossedcre…

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Creating A Women's Community Collective - Kim Roach 46:40

2y ago46:40

46:40

Kim Roach is an abundance coach, spiritual transformation mentor, breathwork and meditation facilitator, and the founder of the Kim Roach Collective and Collective Getaway. We talk about how she maintains healthy boundaries, how she uses her own experiences to help her clients, and the importance of spirituality for business success. Support Kim's …

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Creating A Food & Culture Media Empire - Stephen Satterfield 47:50

2y ago47:50

47:50

Stephen Satterfield is a sommelier, writer, publisher & multimedia producer who has created and run businesses like the ISAW Foundation, Whetstone Magazine and Whetstone Radio Collective. He is also the host of the Peabody nominated Netflix series, "High on The Hog". And toward the end of this episode, you’ll get to hear the very moment that Stephe…

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How To Become Your Own Brand - Danielle Moodie 53:04

2y ago53:04

53:04

Danielle Moodie has made her life her business. She is a political commentator who you’ve probably seen on MSNBC, PBS, CBC and BBC-America. She’s an op-ed writer for places like Zora Magazine, The Atlantic, Vogue, Huffington Post, ESSENCE & Ebony. And she’s the host of the podcasts "Woke AF" and "democracy-ish", on top of her work in crisis communi…

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I Was Fake Fired 32:19

2y ago32:19

32:19

It's story time! And I'm telling you about one of the crazy moment from my past. Back when I worked on The Foxxhole at SiriusXM, I was told that I was fired in the middle of a live broadcast, but I quickly found out that it wasn't a joke, and someone was actually trying to sabotage me. Stay updated and join our live Entrepreneur Struggle conversati…

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Creating A Graphic Design Business 34:09

2y ago34:09

34:09

Danette High is a freelancer who wears many hats, including artist, graphic designer, web designer and clothing designer. You can see some of her portfolio by looking at many of our DCP Entertainment podcast logos, including Entrepreneur Struggle, as well as the company logos of both DCP Entertainment and Podstream Studios. In this conversation we …

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How To Run A Recording Studio - Jesse Cannon 46:10

2y ago46:10

46:10

Jesse Cannon is the Founder & CEO Brooklyn Recording Paradise & Podstream Studios, as well as being a freelance audio professional and popular YouTuber. Jesse joins the Entrepreneur Struggle to talk about what its like working with demanding clients, how to create a professional atmosphere in a casual work setting, and how to properly manage team m…

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Creating A Skin Care Business - Amira Ahmed 53:05

2y ago53:05

53:05

Amira Ahmed is the Founder & CEO of the skin care brand, Sugar Dynamite. She joins the Entrepreneur Struggle to talk about what it's like creating a product and a company that helps people heal more than just their skin, and the hurdles she's had to overcome after business got its start in her bathroom. Support Amira's Business -> https://sugardyna…

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Creating A Podcast Business - Ahyiana Angel 40:09

2y ago40:09

40:09

Ahyiana Angel is a podcaster and the Founder/CEO of Mayzie Media. Ahyiana teaches us how to "Quit Playing Small", as she tells us about her journey creating a podcast company that required her to change her business model multiple times to find success and balance. Support Ahyiana's businesses -> https://www.ahyianaangel.com/ Join our live Entrepre…

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How To Run A Business With Family - Keyia Yalcin 47:51

2y ago47:51

47:51

Keyia Yalcin is the founder of the Yalcin Group, the Baltimore restaurant Fishnet, and she's a real estate agent who has been paving her own path since she was a child. But my favorite title that Keyia holds, is being my sister. We get into what it's like to run businesses with family, defining success, creating work life balance, and so much more.…

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