Adam Kudeimati is a true dreamer and achiever in all he does. Some of his roles in life consist of being a professional esports player, videographer, YouTuber, creative, and having a deep passion for fashion and culture. Some of his accolades include building a large YouTube following and community through his channel (Kidd Kuda), playing with Knicks gaming in the newly established NBA2k esports league, and winning a championship with the team while earning MVP as well. But besides his achieveme...
Feb 08, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "Empathy is a topic that has been in the spotlight a lot lately. So, I want to shine the headlights on it, as well. Not only is empathy a key characteristic to understanding others, but it is also crucial to understanding yourself. You can only do great work and be a better p...
Feb 08, 2019•4 min
In order to be a master of your craft at a particular skill, you have to put in extensive amounts of time and gain extensive amounts of experience. For Shaan Patel, he has developed and critiqued his craft as an individual, entrepreneur, and future dermatologist, by doing just that. Through hard work, discipline, and focus, Shaan has created many opportunities for himself. From scoring a 2400 on his SAT, getting his medical degree at USC, getting his MBA at Yale, being on Shark Tank, and buildin...
Jan 25, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
"My dream is to go so far as to have Reflect not exist anymore." It is a profoundly paradoxical statement, but Jared Fenton has a grand plan for the non-profit organization he founded called Reflect. Since he was a child, Jared has been a person of service thanks to the influence and inspiration of his mother and other people around him. Now Jared is at a point where he has the ability to amplify his altruism and contribute immensely to the area of mental health. Throughout this episode, we go i...
Jan 18, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Right now, Kelly Ross is in the best physical shape of her life and she is helping others reach their apex too. But go a little further and you will see that Kelly is building her mindset even more so, while helping others do the same. Kelly began to tap into her full potential when launching her brand, Kelly Nicole Fit, 2 years ago. Since then, she has learned an enormous amount of lessons and changed many lives for the better. She is living out her purpose and truly creating the life she wants...
Jan 11, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "Reading is like oxygen for me and it is one of the main pillars of learning in my life. In this DTF, it was aimed at being more personal by answering some questions revolving around: why I read, when I read, my all-time favorite books, and the books I have on deck. On top of...
Dec 21, 2018•9 min
Sam is a purpose-driven, passionate woman who continues to conquer life and evolve as an individual. At a young age, Sam found herself without a true purpose and she wasn't fulfilled. She found herself just going with what everyone else was doing. It wasn't until she got older that she realized her full potential, purpose, and started to live life on her own terms. Now, Sam finds herself as an entrepreneur, life-coach, and helping others everyday. She has a brand of personal empowerment called T...
Dec 01, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Rob is at a good place in his life right now. Even though things can become difficult at times, it is definitely worth it for him. Rob has truly been the epitome of "someone following their dreams". Through the ebbs and flows of life, he left the corporate life and now finds himself meeting someone new everyday (sometimes up to 4 people a day). He has set out on a quest to meet 10,000 people. No time frame. No rush. Just him, the world, and the beauty of human connection. So far Rob has met over...
Nov 23, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "It has been almost 1 full year since we recorded the first-ever Dream BIG & Co podcast. Sadly, but excitingly, season 1 is coming to a close. Through this entire year of interviewing people with such fascinating stories and podcasting in full, I have learned a lot. Thus,...
Nov 02, 2018•5 min
Mir is a young, aspiring bodybuilder and is in pursuit to his own level of excellence. Through sheer dedication to his craft, discipline in his mind, and commitment to being his best self possible, he is slowly making his way to accomplishing his goals. We go further than the surface on this one and Mir offers great insight on a variety of topics. Mir's Instagram: www.instagram.com/mir_vyas #DreamBIG #ImproveYourselfImpactLives To see what we are up to and what is going on around the Dream BIG &...
Nov 01, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "Throughout life your outside circumstances will change and unknown things will arise. You will have small achievements and small failures. You will have chances to celebrate and chances to dwell. You will have chances to be upset or overly happy. You will have opportunities ...
Oct 19, 2018•6 min
Olisa and myself recently crossed paths and his mindset, attitude, and talents were an immediate tell to have him on the podcast. He has a purpose that is driven by things larger than life itself. His work ethic can be seen in his music production. Most importantly, he has a unique and beautiful story. Give episode #14 a listen if you are a musician, artist, or person living on Earth right now! Olisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.anya__/ Olisa's Twitter: www.twitter.com/olisa_ucheany...
Oct 19, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "This episode puts an emphasis on the reality of life. Yes, it is vital to Dream BIG. But make sure to take the practical steps in the journey to accomplishing your goal. Also, there is no better teacher than life itself. So as much as this might help you, you must learn from...
Aug 17, 2018•3 min
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "Ponder something for me. Look at nature and look at your life. There seems to be a similarity between the two. Adversity, growth, change, control, etc. All these things in our life are also shown in nature through it's patterns and seasons." If you liked this episode, take a...
Jul 14, 2018•5 min
Nick is someone who has been making radically changes in his life. His actions are more intentional and represent his "most true, authentic self", as Nick would put it. His mindset is one that can be related to, as well. In saying that, I know that many of you will enjoy this conversation as we touch on vulnerability, authenticity, self-awareness, goals, Nick being bipolar, how he is handling that through self awareness, letting go in life, travel, accepting discomfort, and more. Nick's Instagra...
Jun 29, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Fidel joins us on this episode to talk about his personal progression since the last time we talked (he was our guest for episode #7), working on short-term goals (it's not just about dreaming BIG), balance, and many other topics. If you haven't heard about Fidel's story, then definitely check out episode #7. His character, positivity, and perspective will radiate through your veins. Fidel's Instagram: www.instagram.com/phidelele/ Fidel's Instagram for Art and design: www.instagram.com/fidelcust...
Jun 22, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "During this episode, the Myth of Sisyphus is the main point of discussion. Even though the analogy refers to meaning, motivation, and work, I look at it as an analogy that represents doing your best everyday. Listen in on my take, experience, and relation to this great story...
Jun 22, 2018•4 min
On this episode, Tom Colella joins us to talk about fitness, proper nutrition, long-term health, longevity, and his take on the food and fitness industry. Being a person in this field, he has first hand experience with the things that go on behind the scenes. The great thing about this talk is not only do I get to ask him many questions, but he talks truthfully and honestly about where he was in life and his evolution to where he is at today. Enjoy! Follow Tom: Tom's Instagram: www.instagram.com...
Jun 14, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "What do pain, ego, laziness, and insecurity have in common? They will always be amongst us throughout our lives. It is inevitable that we will have to deal with these things. In saying that, we need to develop the mindset and action to approach these things so that they will...
May 18, 2018•4 min
His name might sound familiar. If not, definitely listen in. This is someone whose story speaks for itself. He has an unrelenting mentality and genuine character. He has surfaced to great heights with motivational speaking, fitness, and other industries all while being physically disabled. Everything he lacks physically, he makes up for it with his mindset. If you want to follow Nick in what he is doing and will do, his social media is @nicksantonastasso Enjoy this conversation between Nick and ...
May 18, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "Discomfort is more valuable for your growth than comfort will ever be. In this episode, I get into a personal story about a time when discomfort dealt me some extremely valuable lessons." If you liked this episode, take a screenshot of it on your phone/tablet/computer, repos...
May 11, 2018•6 min
Timmy is someone I knew I needed on this podcast because what he has done as a rapper and in his life so far is phenomenal. As you will hear on episode #9, he has a great story, mindset, and character about him. He has a massive following around his music and life . But complacency is not in his vocabulary. He has a lot of unlocked achievements waiting for him. As the quote goes: "Not if, but when." You can find Timmy and follow his future projects and progression on social media, Youtube, and m...
May 10, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "Through life I have realized how much potential we have as humans. Anything is possible. But we frequently think and act like this can't happen or things interrupt our pursuit to something greater. This is the reason for Dream BIG & Co. To crush that and make sure people...
May 04, 2018•4 min
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "Balance is something that I have been heavily focusing on as of lately. Sometimes I get so caught up in my ambitions and aspirations that it causes other things in my life to be effected. Throughout life we can all lose our balance, as well. That is why I wanted to talk abou...
Apr 27, 2018•6 min
"Even though your final result might not be a success, what built up to it can be a success." That was Colin Beckford. He is unique and has an interesting story. Last time I interviewed Colin was for our blog. But on episode #8, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to him. We dove into topics about his yo-yoing career, travel experience, life lessons, future goals, and more. If you want to hear what he has to say and learn something new, then CLICK that play button. Colin's social media: @...
Apr 26, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "On this Dap Talk Friday, we talk about a personal story of mine. Stories are a great way to fully understand something better. So I thought sharing this story with you would help you understand how important it is to learn from older people. Our elders have experience and kn...
Apr 20, 2018•6 min
This episode is special for two reasons: it is the first interview we ever recorded and it is a friend of mine that I have grown extremely, extremely close to. During episode #7 we connect over many things, talk about important topics, and Fidel shares a personal story. If you want to add value to your life and learn some great things from a great person then definitely listen to this. If you want to connect with Fidel you can follow him on social media @phidelele and/or @fidelboamah #DreamBIG #...
Apr 19, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "On this Dap Talk Friday we talk about working low end jobs and how your true integrity is magnified during these times. How you work as a janitor and minimum wage employee is the character you have as an individual. It brings out your integrity, morals, and what standards yo...
Apr 13, 2018•5 min
We fully emphasize dreaming BIG but it is just as crucial to make a plan and take massive action. Often times in life people have dreams but never execute on them. In the end, taking action is the most important part to achieving any dream. David Goggins: watch his interview on Impact Theory by using this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78I9dTB9vqM and follow him on social media @davidgoggins to get inspiration and take action in your life. #DreamBIG #ImproveYourselfImpactLives To see what ...
Apr 12, 2018•11 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Dap Talk Friday is a short, brief episode that will be posted on Friday's in which Anthony D'Apolito III, Creator of Dream BIG & Co, talks about a variety of topics. It is concise and it gets to the grit of the message. "On this Dap Talk Friday we talk about how we should all have open minds because everyone has a story. There is always something we can learn from someone, no matter who they are." If you liked this episode, take a screenshot of it on your phone, repost it on social media, us...
Apr 06, 2018•3 min
