In this episode I interview Caleb Orozco to discuss his journey from amateur boxing to personal development and eventually opening his business, The Last Round Tavern in San Jose. Caleb talks about his family's influence, his educational background in city planning, and the lessons he's learned from boxing and personal development programs like '75…

Our guest today is Angelo Campus. He is the co-founder and CEO of BoxPower Inc. A visionary navigating the optimism of a solar-punk future and the looming threat of the climate crisis, Angelo believes the traditional utility model—centralized generation, transmission, and distribution—is on the brink of collapse. As new technologies and climate dis…

I sit down with the incredibly talented artist and entrepreneur, Sonya Paz. We explore her roots in the Bay Area, delve into what ignited her passion for art, and discuss her journey through selling cars, cake decorating, and ultimately, painting. Sonya opens up about her family's influence, particularly her father's musical gatherings and her moth…

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and successful business owner, Joe from Rosario's Tacos. We dive into his humble beginnings in San Jose and discuss how his mother's legacy inspired him to start his thriving food business. Joe opens up about the challenges he faced, the importance of consistency and community support, and how Ros…

In this episode I sit down with Elizabeth Diaz, a longtime friend who traded the hustle and bustle of San Jose, California, for the expansive opportunities of Houston, Texas. We delve into her journey of moving from Silicon Valley to Texas, her life in real estate, and the challenges and triumphs that came with starting over. Elizabeth shares valua…

In this episode I sit down with heart attack and heart transplant survivor Eddie Garcia. Eddie shares his remarkable journey of overcoming life-threatening health challenges, from his early life in San Jose to flunking out of college, and ultimately becoming a successful businessman and public servant. We delve into the pivotal moments that shaped …

In this episode , I sit down with my friend and San Jose Councilmember Domingo Candelas. We explore his upbringing in the Evergreen district, his family's immigrant journey from Mexico, and his path from San Jose State University to a career in public service. Domingo shares insights from the campaign trail, the challenges of running for office, an…

I sit down with friend and fellow entrepreneur, George Gonzalez. We delve into George's journey as a first-generation American from East Side San Jose who has made his mark in real estate, restaurant ownership, and retail. Sharing his core philosophies on consistency and hard work, and the significant role his wife Dana plays in his success. We als…

Welcoming onto the show, Sahar Saghezchi, a successful businesswoman and expert in aesthetics and beauty with multiple businesses here in Silicon Valley. Sahar shares her journey growing up in a family of immigrants, learning business values from her entrepreneurial father, and starting her own ventures in Esthetic medicine. They discuss the challe…

Legendary radio personality, Chuy Gomez joins me this week. With a career spanning 30 plus years, Chuy delves into how he got his start, his impactful presence in the Bay Area, and his rise from interning to becoming a beloved host. Also discussing how he navigates the current radio landscape in a world dominated by social media. Timestamps: 00:00 …

Grammy-nominated duo Los Rakas joins me to discuss their musical journey. The episode delves into their Panamanian roots, Oakland upbringing, and the evolution of their unique sound. They explore the music industry challenges they've faced, their early careers, and the significant influence of their culture. Highlighting the creation of their hit '…

In this inspiring episode, renowned artist Ignacio "Nacho" Moya shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings in Guanajuato, Mexico, to becoming a celebrated artist in Hollywood. Nacho discusses his early passion for art, the challenges of moving to the United States, and the struggles he faced, including a period of homelessness. Through sh…

Our guest today is Allison Begalman, an entrepreneur and innovator of social justice communications, with expertise at the intersection of media and climate. She is the CEO of YEA! Impact, where she develops and produces grassroots marketing campaigns, events, and content that are rooted in creativity and community organizing principles. Allison is…

In this episode of 'Mauricio Mejia Live,' I interview NBC and Telemundo journalist Damian Trujillo. We explore Damian's inspiring journey from working on a farm to becoming an impactful reporter. Further covering his childhood, educational path at San Jose State, and career milestones in broadcasting. The conversation underscores the significant ro…

Managing Generational Wealth & Leaving a Legacy with Jacqueline Hernandez In this episode of 'Mauricio Mejia Live,' Silicon Valley entrepreneur and entertainment guru Mauricio Mejia welcomes special guest Jacqueline Hernandez. The discussion dives into Jacqueline's journey as an author, entrepreneur, and executive director of a home office, coverin…

This script delves into the compelling narrative of Clayton William, a notable figure in the music industry, tracing his evolution from his roots in San Jose's club scene to becoming a celebrated music producer and DJ. It highlights Clayton's early exposure to music, his entrepreneurial spirit, and how an injury catalyzed his shift from college ath…

Kenny Thomas: From NBA to Entrepreneurship and Giving Back In this episode of Mauricio Mejia Live, recorded in downtown San Jose, Silicon Valley, Mauricio Mejia welcomes special guest Kenny Thomas, a former NBA player turned entrepreneur. The interview dives into Thomas' unique journey from his childhood in a military family, playing basketball acr…

My guest today is Dena Prastos A Waterfront architect, civil engineer, futurist, climate adaptation expert, and entrepreneur, She is also the Founder and CEO of Indigo River a women-owned transdisciplinary architectural and design firm. At Indigo River they are transforming the built world at the water's edge. I learned a lot throughout our talk ab…

Overcoming Fear and Pursuing Passion: Artes's Journey from DACA Recipient to Celebrated Artist In this episode, the host sits down with Artes, a DACA recipient, artist, and entrepreneur, to discuss his inspiring journey from immigrating to the U.S. at a young age to becoming a recognized artist in San Jose, California. Artes shares his early love f…

This podcast script details the inspiring journeys of two young girls, Zenaida and Senaita, and their families, as they navigate the challenges of childhood cancer and neuroblastoma. Through a series of conversations hosted by Mauricio Mejia, the script explores the deeply emotional and physical adversities they faced, underscored by a strong empha…

A Journey Through Nightlife: Legacy, Lessons, and Revitalizing Downtown San Jose This script is a detailed conversation between two individuals deeply rooted in the nightlife and entertainment industry, reflecting on their experiences, lessons learned, and the evolution of their careers. The discussion begins with one person's unpaid initial learni…

The Evolution of Nightlife in San Jose | Harry Evans Part 2 This script delves into a nostalgic recollection of the nightclub scene evolution in San Jose from the disco era of the '70s to the vibrant nightlife of the '90s and beyond. The narrator shares a comprehensive journey through this evolution, highlighting key moments like the inception of d…

This episode of Mauricio Mejia Live features an in-depth interview with Harry Evans, a mentor, friend, and father figure to Mauricio Mejia, delving into Evans' life story from his beginnings as an immigrant from Iran to becoming a prominent figure in the nightlife scene in Silicon Valley. Evans shares his early life experiences, including the antic…

Building an Empire with Paletas: The Salazar Brothers' Entrepreneurial Journey This episode of 'Mauricio Mejia Live' features the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of two Latino brothers from San Jose, California, who ventured into the paleta (Mexican popsicle) business. The host, Mauricio Mejia, explores their transition from traditional jobs to r…

This episode features the compelling journey of Carlos Quezada, from his origins in a small farming town in Jalisco, Mexico, to achieving executive status in Silicon Valley's tech landscape. The story covers his challenging transitions from Mexico to the U.S., struggles with American education, and an unconventional entry into the technology sector…

In this conversation, Mauricio Mejia and Ruben Resendez, the CEO of Adhere, share their entrepreneurial experiences, particularly about starting a business from ground zero and becoming multi-millionaires despite significant adversities. Ruben shares his journey from living on food stamps as a single father to becoming a successful entrepreneur, wh…

This enlightening dialogue brings to the fore, the inspirational journey of a successful Latina entrepreneur, Shanberry, who transitioned from being a radio personality to founding a flourishing makeup brand, Shades by Shan. Shanberry emphasizes the linkage of hard work and humility to success, sharing her experience of launching her business from …

In an episode of Mauricio Mejia Live, twin DJs Carlos and Beto from the Bay Area share their unique entrepreneurial journey in the music industry. Initially from a construction background, the twins discuss their transition to DJing and their subsequent growth, influenced heavily by their father and mentors. They discuss overcoming challenges such …

Entrepreneurship, Music, and Life in the Fast Lane: An Interview with Mellow Man Ace In this energetic episode of 'Mauricio Mejia Live', Mauricio Mejia hosts a lively conversation with his special guest, Mellow Man Ace. Best known as the first Latino hip hop artist to gain global fame, Mellow Man Ace shares his fascinating journey, from humble begi…

Shaping Silicon Valley: The Pioneering Journey of Architecture and Entrepreneurship The podcast series features discussions with innovators in architecture in Silicon Valley, particularly at Topa Architecture. Covering journeys of the founding architect, Ramiro, from a small town in Mexico, and job captain, Parisa, from Iran, they highlight their i…

Entrepreneurship, Passion & Risk: Navigating the Business Landscape with Zach Waldren In episode four of season three on Mauricio Mejia live, host Mauricio Mejia holds a passionate discussion about entrepreneurship, risk, and business development with special guest Zach Waldren. Zach is the founder of Tailored by Design, a consulting company focuse…

Transformative Journeys: Personal Health, Building Mental Fortitude and Enabling Positive Change In this episode, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Mauricio Mejia and his nutritional coach, Mike Escobar, discuss the profound impact of health on business success and personal transformation. Mejia details his 25-pound weight loss journey under Escobar's co…

Mauricio Mejia Live: The Quantum Thinking Path Towards Success In season three, episode two of 'Mauricio Mejia Live', Mauricio Mejia, a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur, author, speaker, and entertainment guru joined by Jeanine Escobar, discuss their personal life experiences and entrepreneurial journeys. They share their emphasis on the conc…

Year of the Dragon: Kick-starting Season Three of Mauricio Mejia Live In the first episode of season three of Mauricio Mejia Live, Mauricio sets the tone for the new year of 2024, coined as Year of the Dragon. He discusses his plans for the podcast, including covering trials, errors and successes associated with startup companies. He also mentions …

Inspired by the increasing ‘Paradox of Choice’ burden on consumers, and the ever-increasing dispersion of goods and services, my guest on this episode founded a company to satisfy the basic needs of our daily lives. She believes there needs to be a clear choice for consumers, who are tired of marketing gimmicks, intrusive promotions, and endless va…

Kimalaka (@kimalaka) joins to chat about DDR vs ultrarunning, the good and the bad of U1, and the greatness of pickles on our McChickens.Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline):voia.bandcamp.com/album/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolvedBy SF EVOLVED

Paranoia Boi (@paranoiaboi) joins the show to chat about freestyle, the StepManiaX scene, and Uncle Ben's Rice. Plus, we do some practice DDR card draws.Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline):voia.bandcamp.com/album/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolvedBy SF EVOLVED

Eggplant (@eggplant_piu) joins this week to chat about getting her start with Pump It Up, transition to DDR, and spending way too much money on Taco Bell (and Taco Bell Crocs).Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline):voia.bandcamp.com/album/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolvedBy SF EVOLVED

The post-moving hiatus is over! Tiza joins this week to talk about getting giga-tilted, working in professional esports, and all you could ever want to hear about doing commentary. Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline):voia.bandcamp.com/album/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolved…

Guest: Duncan Meisel Executive Director, Clean Creatives. A big part of running a branding and marketing firm focused on social & environmental impact is evaluating who we work with. I get asked a lot about what types of clients and projects we will or will not take on. And, yeah Serotonin Creative Consultancy won’t just work on any job that doesn’…

With summer in full swing, I’ve recently had a trip to the beach to get away from work and soak up some sun. Hanging out in the sand and seeing the homes, businesses, and infrastructure on the coastline it really hit home how climate change is affecting not only sea level rise but the lively hoods of millions of people living on and near the coasts…

Weldon Kenedy is a social change campaigner and entrepreneur who has worked in the US, Europe, and Africa. He’s been the managing director for Change.org in Europe and co-founded Enda - the first running shoes made in Kenya. Now, back in the Bay Area, Weldon is co-founder and CMO for Channing Street Copper Company which produces the world's first e…

Cygnus joins The Dance Pad to talk Valkyrie Quest, supportive dads, where she gets her motivation. Plus we try to find out which gimmick charts Michelle Obama knows.Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline):voia.bandcamp.com/album/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolvedBy SF EVOLVED

VivaLaMoo (@vivalamoochickn on Twitter) joins to chat about busted old charts, where ITG tech should be headed, and the history of Storm.By SF EVOLVED

Thanks for tuning in to a special live recording episode of Darts in the Dark. I recently sat down with a panel during the first-ever San Francisco Climate Week to host a conversation about evolving the climate narrative. I invited a stacked panel of climate communicators including documentary film director Richard Yelled, Co-Founder of Climate Des…

Emcat (@emcatcosplay on Twitter) joins The Dance Pad to chat about cross-training on various dance games, running StepManiaX tournaments, the mental game of tournaments, and Gatorade flavors.Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline):voia.bandcamp.com/album/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolved…

Curate Your Success Podcast: https://blairebrown.com/podcast/ Blair Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairebrown/ SERO Personal Branding Platform: https://www.serotonincreative.com/sero Darts in the Dark is produced by Serotonin Creative Consultancy 2024 all rights reservedBy Produced by Serotonin Creative Consultancy

Roger Clark (@rogerclark on Twitter) joins The Dance Pad to chat about community contributions, musical homogeny, getting used to gold cabs, pushing the boundaries with Upbeat, and Diet Coke (of course).Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline):voia.bandcamp.com/album/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolved…

JV (@joshvester)brings some extra chill vibes to The Dance Pad, as we chat about Fantasy DDR leagues, the importance of stretching, what made Rocky Mount such a dance game hotspot, and recall some not-so-great ITG song titles. Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline):voia.bandcamp.com/album/dnaFind us on Twitter:@sf_evolved@rundaltonrun…

Ambones (@nuggety on Twitter) joins The Dance Pad to chat about Valkyrie Bloom, getting tilted, and what the best burger toppings are.Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline):voia.bandcamp.com/album/dnaFind us on Twitter:@sf_evolved@rundaltonrunBy SF EVOLVED