Sep 8, 2025

The best leaders know this.

This week on UPBEAT I’m joined by Elena Armijo, a former opera singer turned executive coach, for a conversation about her bold pivot from opera to executive coaching and how to lead with your real voice. A must-listen for anyone craving alignment and purpose.

Elena is a Master Certified...

Sep 1, 2025

What happens when you stop chasing trends and start doing things the right way?

In this episode, I share the story of seeing The All-American Rejects live — and how their “house party tour” proves you can go viral while staying authentic.

This was a totally unplanned episode, but out of it came 4 main takeaways...

Aug 25, 2025

What would you do if you lost $1.5 million?

In this episode, Shawn Finnegan shares how he turned a $1.5 million setback into a million-dollar opportunity with his 3-step formula for networking and relationship building. As the co-founder of Tax Hive and partner with Kevin O’Leary, Shawn’s insights are ones you...

Aug 18, 2025

No empty trips. What does that mean?
Every risk, every failure, every late night—adding up to something bigger than you imagined. Nothing you do is a waste of time.

In this episode of UPBEAT, rapper and world-class radio/TV host Headkrack shares how he builds success with purpose—without wasting a single trip. We...

Aug 11, 2025

What separates dreamers from achievers? Sometimes, it’s just $30 and the courage to risk everything.

When Raynei Villarreal had only $30 in his pocket, he faced a decision every entrepreneur understands: play it safe or bet on your vision. He chose vision, transforming a passion for wearable art into GMRT Customs, a...