On this episode, Dez interviews Jake Gallen, a founder, entrepreneur, and podcaster, who is on the path to build the number one talk show in Las Vegas. Jake talks about filling a major void by creating a platform of connectivity that Vegas was so eagerly craving. Jake also discusses his personal life story, including all his hurdles which allows his grit, perseverance, and self-accountability. He and Dez also talk about the similarities they share as podcasters from the city, and the power and i...
Jun 14, 2021•55 min•Ep. 22
On this episode, Dez interviews Moee Turbin AKA DJ Moeejito, an activist, educator, DJ, and artist, who works constantly to be a positive force in the community. Moee highlights the importance of education, and how everybody deserves their chance to be as knowledgeable as possible. Moee also discusses the role music has played in her life, and how she has always been able to find comfort in her creativity. She and Dez also talk about their long-standing relationship, and the work they both do to...
Apr 26, 2021•37 min•Ep. 21
On this episode, Dez interviews Leticia Apablaza, a self-love coach who’s mission and purpose is to guide individuals to creating daily self-care rituals to live a purposeful life. Leticia focuses on the importance of scheduling and planning out your day, in order to best complete your goals without burning yourself out. Leticia discusses how crucial failure is to building the life you deserve and finding the greatest ways to flourish, by learning from said failures. She and Dez also talk about ...
Apr 12, 2021•54 min•Ep. 20
On this episode, Dez interviews Jag Gatz, a musician and rapper from Las Vegas who focuses on making music built around motivating and inspiring. Jag talks about his creative process, how he got into making music, and the values he holds true to his heart. Dez and Jag talk about the similarities they share and what it is like working together. Jag then dives into the struggles of staying authentic in the creative space, as well as ignoring what other people say about you. Jag also discusses his ...
Mar 29, 2021•31 min•Ep. 19
On this episode, Dez interviews Sofia Serrato! She is a journalism student and multimedia enthusiast who strives to create for creations sake. Sofia shares her experiences of befriending her anxiety and the power of being open with our feelings to help others. Sofia discusses the management of all aspects of mental health rather than focusing on getting rid of just the negatives. Her and Dez discuss the frustrating standards that are put upon our feelings and the handlings of our problems. Sofia...
Mar 22, 2021•26 min•Ep. 18
On this episode, Dez interviews Krystal Alvarado, a podcaster, makeup artist, student, wife, and mother. Krystal talks about how she balances the wide range of responsibilities she has on her plate, as well as how scheduling has played a major role in allowing her to not feel overwhelmed. Krystal also dives into her upbringing and the effect she feels it had on her as an adult. Krystal and Dez talk about how important it is to reach out for help, in order to really learn how to love yourself and...
Mar 15, 2021•34 min•Ep. 17
On this episode, Dez interviews RC Simon, a specialist in marketing, ecommerce, brand-building, and ministry. RC explains this unique mix of interests as him being all about the Bible, business, and branding. RC and Dez talk about their faiths and relationships with religion, and dive into how they feel religion is portrayed in the media. RC discusses some of his favorite verses in the bible, and how much power he feels that those words can hold. He and Dez also talk about the impacts of busines...
Mar 01, 2021•35 min•Ep. 16
On this episode, Dez interviews Rae Grillo, an intuitive psychic and spiritual coach who seeks to guide women to claim their power and achieve relationship success through deep innerwork and guidance from the spirit. Rae focuses on the impact that her neighborhood, family, and marriage situations have had on the way she thinks, and the connection between empaths and narcissists that gets Rae discusses the patterns that lead to codependency, and the best ways to handle these tough and agonizing f...
Feb 22, 2021•35 min•Ep. 15
On this episode, Dez interviews Thai Ha Sloan, a life and wellness coach who seeks to help others learn to love themselves. Thai Ha focuses on her painful experiences in her upbringing, that allowed her to see a new way to live freely and vibrantly. Thai Ha discusses how she learned the healthiest ways to take care of her body, and how these methods could hopefully heal others as well. She and Dez also reminisce on knowing each other back in middle school, and how her incidents in the past taugh...
Feb 08, 2021•42 min•Ep. 14
On this episode, Dez interviews Morgyn Danae, a holistic healer who uses her past experiences with trauma to help guide others. Morgyn especially focuses on using love to heal, through methods such as dance and wellness. Morgyn discusses how she got into holistic healing, and who she aims to help with her expertise. She also talks about the ways listeners can take their own personal steps to work on their well-being through improving their energy. PowerfulAF Quote “Just being yourself makes a di...
Feb 01, 2021•28 min•Ep. 13
On this episode, Dez interviews Kenneth El Brady, an entrepreneur and podcast host of Positive Minds Only. His podcast documents his journey towards success while keeping a positive mind, as he navigates the peaks and valleys of life. Kenneth talks about some of his earlier struggles in his upbringing, family, and career. Constant rough changes are what brought Kenneth to this point today, and his ability to get through them is why he likes to speak and inspire on his podcast. PowerfulAF Quote “...
Jan 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 12
On this episode, Dez interviews Jess Castillo, a blogger and social change maker @coffeedateswithjess on a mission to bring more connection through coffee. Jess Castillo brings the essence of coffee to you through her blog @coffeedateswithjess. We talk about her personal connection to coffee and how channeling her love and passion has created a platform for social causes and bringing people together. PowerfulAF Quote “It’s good to have a goal, but not a guide. The journey will give you the steps...
Jan 12, 2021•33 min•Ep. 11
On this episode, Dez interviews Keyen Lage, an ex-NFL Player turned heart centered leadership coach and emotional intelligence expert. Keyen talks about his journey as an ex-NFL player and how he became the coach he is today. They dive into some cutting edge topics like detaching from outcomes to create flow for your business along with Keyen's personal experience using planet medicine like ayahuasca as a healing tool. Tune in to hear all this and more! PowerfulAF Quote “You are capable of being...
Oct 27, 2020•44 min•Ep. 10
On this episode, Dez is interviewed by Monica Garcia on The Love Yourself Foundation's Podcast! Dez talks about allowing yourself to feel difficult emotions, transformative yet simple self-care techniques, and her journey of self-love and understanding.
Oct 19, 2020•32 min•Ep. 9
On this episode, Dez interviews Monica Garcia. She is the Founder of The Love Yourself Foundation based out of Las Vegas and serving self-love everywhere. Monica has proven herself a transformational leader by her dedication to lead with compassion. She has led The Love Yourself Foundation to becoming the strong community-oriented organization it is today by prioritizing principles of self-love, gratitude, kindness, and so much more. Monica shares her journey as a leader and the pivotal moments ...
Sep 28, 2020•23 min•Ep. 8
On this episode, Dez interviews Melissa Flaxman, she is the founder of Future Makers located in Fergusons Downtown Las Vegas. With the dramatic change in the education landscape, this conversation could not be timed better. Future Makers is a supplemental education program that strives to fill the gaps of traditional school systems prioritizing creativity and consciousness. Melissa shares her journey as an educator, the challenges she’s faced to provide equitable education, and what she’s doing ...
Sep 21, 2020•23 min•Ep. 7
Dez DeCosta hosts an Audio Workshop called Bliss & Healing Journaling. This is an interactive audio experience, so get out your pen and journal and let's dive in! Learn more about Healing Journaling and how you can easily implement it into your life. In this workshop, you will learn: What is Healing Journaling? 3 Healing Journaling Prompts 1 Mental Exercise
Jun 22, 2020•19 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, Dez sits down with Merideth Spriggs. She is the Founder of Caridad, a charity based in Las Vegas focused on Humanizing the Homeless. Merideth talks about her personal story of facing homelessness in San Diego. She began Caridad as an advocacy organization to tell true stories of those living on the streets. Merideth takes us through the 10 years of Caridad’s operation. Through extraordinary stories, funding cuts, legal battles, and iterations of business models, she talks us thr...
Jun 15, 2020•21 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, Dez interviews Danny V! Danny V is the Founder of the Mahalia Project. He talks about the birth of the Mahalia Project being a platform to rewrite the narratives on heavy social issues like human trafficking and racism. Danny V is a creative who uses skills in digital media to tell powerful stories, advocate, and take action. The revolution will not be televised, but we can change the narrative. PowerfulAF Quote He says, “Create, create, create. There’s an organic flow of the so...
Jun 09, 2020•31 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, Dez interviews Elyse Petersen! Elyse Petersen is the CEO and Founder of Tealet Tea. Tealet is a marketplace software to connect and do business with food companies. Elyse talks about her background in the world of food science and how her experience led to her pursuing innovations in the tea industry to battle exploitation. Tune in to learn more about these injustices and how Elyse and her company is helping tea farmers all around the world. PowerfulAF Quote She says, "Food = co...
Jun 08, 2020•36 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, Dez interviews Kian Hassankhan aka. Kian The One! Kian is a music producer and experience creator based in Las Vegas. He was born in Tehran, Iran, and immigrated to the U.S. with his family at 7 years old. Kian shares his passion of experimental music bridging the gap between modern sounds and traditional Persian instruments. His mission is healing and being of service to other people. Tune in to hear about a story that Kian says “might get him intro trouble” but helped him beco...
Jun 08, 2020•17 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, Dez interviews Rosemary Fajardo! Rosemary is the Founder and Intuitive Love Guide for Lots of Love Club. She opens up about her childhood being primarily toxic and how she was raised with limited expressions of love. Over the course of her journey, she found her calling to open up hearts and guide people to love without fear. PowerfulAF Quote She says, "I truly and deeply love and accept myself." And urges others to repeat this phrase to themselves so that they may begin opening...
Jun 08, 2020•34 min•Ep. 1
