Riding The Wave

James Escalera

Welcome to the Riding the Wave podcast, where we talk about the daily struggles we call life. In being a part of this community, we want to hear your high and low tides. With no judgment! The purpose of this podcast is to connect with our audience and try to put ourselves in your shoes. We are here to motivate to all our listeners but also give any of you Kings and Queens an opportunity to share your story. With unity, we can overcome any obstacle. The first step of overcoming challenges is to face them head-on. No more deflecting or hiding our pain with a smile. It's time for enlightenment. At Riding the Wave, we put YOU , the audience FIRST. Join us on this voyage and discover the pursuit of happiness.

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Episodes

Overcoming Complacency | Episode 11

Riding the Wave tackles complacency. Hosts AYD and MJ share personal stories of how complacency impacted them. They define complacency as satisfaction with the status quo, hindering motivation to improve. The episode explores how losing sight of goals can lead to complacency, with MJ mentioning people who struggle after retirement. Overcoming complacency is a key theme. AYD emphasizes setting goals and pushing oneself. The discussion acknowledges the difficulty of recognizing complacency but str...

Jun 21, 2024•46 min•Ep. 11

Pursuit to Happiness | Episode 10

This episode of Riding the Wave dives into the concept of Happiness. The episode opens with a lighthearted check-in, asking AYD and MJ about their current. What's been going on in the past week? The highs and lows. The conversation quickly pivots to the central theme – what exactly is happiness? And how do we pursue it? Surprisingly, creating this podcast has been a key factor in AYD's own journey towards happiness and self-discovery. AYD discusses the turning point where they realized the impor...

Jun 14, 2024•51 min•Ep. 10

Persevering through Life's Most Challenging Moments | Episode 9

This week on Riding the Wave, hosts AYD and MJ dive into perseverance, and share their incredible life stories of heartbreak and trauma. They discuss some of the most difficult and challenging moments of their lives, and how they overcame them. AYD vulnerably shares his experience of losing his first love in a tragic car accident.He doesn't shy away from the raw emotions and the significant impact this event had on his life. AYD explores how he navigated the emotional storm and began to move for...

Jun 07, 2024•53 min•Ep. 9

Diving Deep into Father-Daughter Dynamics | Episode 8

Welcome back to Riding the Wave with your hosts AYD and MJ. This week Riding the Wave explores the complexities of father-daughter relationships with our special guests: Mo, Laurel, and her 15 year old daughter Kayla. We dive deep with Kayla and her Mom on the struggles of growing up with a father who isn’t around as much as he should be. The episode tackles tough topics: boundaries with irresponsible biological fathers and navigating first meetings with new father figures. Laurel explores the c...

May 31, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 8

Shredding the Stereotypes of Fatherhood | Episode 7

In this episode, AYD and MJ delve into the beautiful and messy world of fatherhood. We kick things off with a discussion on the importance of being present for your children. AYD then shares his heartwarming story of unexpected fatherhood, followed by a sensitive look at considering abortion from the father’s and mother’s perspective. A pivotal moment arrives as AYD recounts meeting his son for the first time, prompting a powerful reflection on how men often chase women but struggle to be there ...

May 24, 2024•51 min•Ep. 7

Bridging the Gap: Part 2 | Episode 6

Tune in to the follow up episode to last week's discussion on overcoming anger. Your hosts AYD (Are You Dedicated) and MJ bring back CJ and have a healthy discussion about absent parents and how to overcome your struggles. Find out what CJ would say to his Dad if he had the opportunity, how he overcame drugs, prison, and found God. We learn how CJ's Seafood Boil became a successful business and what his plans are for future growth. Riding the Wave puts our audience first. We want to hear your hi...

May 17, 2024•43 min•Ep. 6

Bridging the Gap: Learning to Let Go of Anger | Episode 5

This episode of Riding the Wave dives deep with CJ. Your hosts MJ and AYD explore CJ's story, from the challenges he's faced growing up, struggles dealing with an absent father, and how he overcame them. We hear about CJ's journey to fatherhood at a young age and the moment he recognized his anger issues. . The episode tackles the pain of feeling unheard and misunderstood at home, sparking a discussion on healthy parenting practices. We learn how CJ navigated a difficult upbringing, proving that...

May 10, 2024•48 min•Ep. 5

How to Love Yourself | Episode 4

This week on Riding the Wave we are joined by Mo (Monique) as we discuss learning to love yourself. Your hosts AYD and MJ guide us through an exploration of self-love in this episode. From personal anecdotes to insightful reflections, we navigate the intricate path towards self-discovery and acceptance. We share stories of our own journeys, from the pivotal moments when we began to prioritize self-care to the challenges we encountered along the way. Through astrology, relationships, and moments ...

May 03, 2024•52 min•Ep. 4

Hanging out with Bets Vintage Toys | Episode 3

On this episode of Riding the Wave we're hanging out with Bets Mendoza owner of Bets Vintage Toys. MJ interviews his brother in law about how he got into the business of vintage action figures. DM @RidingtheWave2024 on Instagram with the best store name and win an action figure! Riding the Wave puts our audience first. We want to hear your high and low tides. No judgment! DM us on Instagram @ridingthewave2024 and we will respond to your questions in a future show.

Apr 26, 2024•24 min•Ep. 3

Childhood Upbringing | Episode 2

In the second episode of Riding the Wave podcast your hosts MJ and AYD (Are You Dedicated) discuss their childhood upbringing and share some wild stories about growing up in California. Riding the Wave puts our audience first. We want to hear your high and low tides. No judgment! DM us on Instagram @ridingthewave2024 and we will respond to your questions in a future show.

Apr 19, 2024•51 min•Ep. 2

Riding the Wave Podcast Premiere | Episode 1

Welcome to Riding the Wave podcast! In this premiere episode, your hosts MJ and AYD (Are You Dedicated) talk about why they started this podcast and their intentions and goals moving forward. Riding the Wave puts our audience first. We want to hear your high and low tides. No judgment! DM us on Instagram @ridingthewave2024 and we will respond to your questions in a future show.

Apr 06, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1

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