Delphine's Circle

Welcome to this episode of Delphine's Circle so happy to present this interview with Hue Jackson NFL vet and entrepreneur!
 
Hue  began his 30 plus year football career after developing his skills as a quarterback in high school in his home-town of Los Angeles, CA.  In college he continued his successes as quarterback and while at the University of the Pacific he threw for 2,544 yards and scored 19 touchdowns from 1985 to 1986.

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After graduation, Jackson began his coaching career in 1987 at Pacific, spending three years there until 1989.  From there he went on to coach at Cal State Fullerton as Running Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator.  Coaching various positions from the London Monarchs in 1991 to Arizona State from 1992-1995 and California in 1996, it was at USC where he focused his skills and talents as Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach from 1997 until 2000.

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The Washington Redskins was not only his introduction into the NFL in 2001, he successfully coached running back Stephen Davis to a record breaking 1,432 rushing yards.  Jackson was promoted to Offensive Coordinator by Head Coach Steve Spurier and in 2003 he became the only coach to also handle the team’s offensive play-calling duties other than Spurier.

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In 2004 Jackson went to Cincinnati Bengals for three seasons and served as Wide Receivers Coach making Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandazade one of the most prolific wide-receiving duo’s in the NFL helping to secure the AFC North title in 2005 before going to Atlanta as the Offensive Coordinator in 2007. 

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The Baltimore Ravens and Quarterback Joe Flacco benefited from the coaching skills of Jackson for two seasons beginning in 2008, where Flacco became the first rookie quarterback to win two playoff games in NFL history, advancing the Ravens to the AFC Championship game.

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As Offensive Coordinator for the Oakland Raiders in 2010, Jackson led the team to finish fourth in the AFC and sixth in the NFL in scoring, and fifth in the AFC and 10th in the NFL in total offense.  The Raiders more than doubled their scoring from the previous season and under Jackson’s offense, running back Darren McFadden finished the 2010 season with 1,664 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns.  Jackson went on to be named Head Coach in 2011 finishing the season with an 8-8 record.

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In 2012 Jackson returned to the Cincinnati Bengals as an Assistant Defensive Back Coach and assisted with special teams helping the Bengals make it to the playoffs.  Jackson was promoted to Offensive Coordinator in 2014 where he stayed until heading north in 2016.

Jackson decided to take on the role of Head Coach of the Cleveland Browns in 2016 where he coached until mid-season of 2018 before returning to Cincinnati as Special Assistant to Head Coach Marvin Lewis.

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Hue Jackson is more than a NFL Coach, he is a Philanthropist and a businessman. In July of 2018, the twelve bed Hue Jackson Survivors Residence was opened in Cleveland, OH.  In 2019, Hue Jackson became a partner in Grand Leyenda Tequila, offering 100% Premium Estate Grown USDA Certified tequilas, among many other business ventures.

We are extraordinarily over the moon the present this interview with Superstar deal maker Cary Hyden. A man who has truly balanced the art of being an impactful force of meaningful good in the world while achieving the epitome of professional excellence! 

What an honor it is to call Cary a friend and to share a part of his truly legendary story. 

Cary Hyden is a partner at Latham & Watkins and previously served as Chair of the Orange County Corporate Department for almost 10 years. Mr. Hyden’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and general corporate and securities matters (public and private). He has substantial experience representing companies in hostile takeover matters and in situations involving activist stockholders.

​Mr. Hyden represents clients in a broad range of industry segments including pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare companies, consumer, retail, apparel and action sports companies,  technology companies and real estate and mortgage banking companies. He serves as primary outside counsel to New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ and various privately held companies, and frequently counsels clients in strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, going private transactions and spin-offs.

 Cary has worked on more than 170 merger and acquisition transactions including public, negotiated mergers and tender offers, hostile or unsolicited transactions, private equity transactions, going private transactions, spin-offs and numerous privately negotiated strategic acquisitions and divestitures.

​He also has worked on more than 75 capital markets transactions and he regularly handles public and private offerings of both equity and debt securities. Mr. Hyden has worked on an extensive list of initial public offerings (IPOs), including recent IPOs for many companies with Southern California ties, such as Volcom, Tilly's and William Lyon Homes.

A high bar for anyone to look up to, and a true north for living a purpose driven life, Cary
is a fantastic inspiration, and proof that with the right approach success can be had in all sectors of life. Please enjoy this wonderful conversation!

 
Join us in our new edition to Delphine's Circle, Round Table Talks, were I will be speaking simultaneously in an open setting with close friends. A new and casual insight into the lifestyle and mindsets of the OC. Where we'll be talking  everything from light hearted daily life, to deep spiritual insights, and anything else that sparks our fancy! 

We are delighted to start this new journey with such stunning and brilliant women, as 
Bree Cox - Interior Designer, Peppertree Lane & Diamond Head Upholstery Tack, 
 Heidi Benavidez  - Financial Advisor, Pacific Edge Advisors, and
 Diana McBride - Senior Associate Publisher, Rivera Magazine/Modern Luxury.

Stay tuned as we roll out more of this social and spontaneous modality of Delphine's Circle!! 

We are beyond ecstatic to present this interview with David Heil!!

 David is a luminary and purveyor of elegance, style, and effortless charm, who's class is only matched by his resume and clientele. As a true embodiment of authenticity and passion, David has dressed the Best in the world, and elevated the bar for style in mens clothing. 

 He has spent his entire professional career shaping the growing industry of luxury men’s American bespoke tailoring. With over 30 years of experience as a personal clothier, tastemaker and business owner, Heil has successfully built David August into an exclusive brand that creates exquisite custom wardrobes for leading international talent in business, professional sports, and entertainment. Launched in 2003, the California–based company has dressed over 5,000 dedicated patrons including public figures like, Kobe Bryant, Conor McGregor, Frank Gehry, Jeff Koons, Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, Tony Robbins, Andrea Bocelli, Clint Eastwood, Sylvester Stallone, Robert Downey Jr., Will Smith, and many more.

The native Southern Californian actively balances his work with philanthropic endeavors, including his charitable involvement with Miracles for Kids. When not in the studio designing or traveling for a client fitting, Heil is spending quality time with his four children.

Very excited to announce this fantastic interview with  political Superstar Anne Dunsmore!

Anne’s nearly 40-year career in fundraising has spanned the development of new technologies and fundraising strategies. Always on the cutting edge of blending these technologies with business, Anne has developed one of the most comprehensive, technologically advanced fundraising operations in the country.

After her early work on political campaigns in the late 70’s, she founded Capital Campaigns, Inc. which has consulted to over 300 candidates, initiatives, referendums, businesses and charities including Muhammad Ali, UCLA School of Medicine, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, UCI School of Medicine, LA County Museum of Art, the House Ear Institute, the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles BioMedical Institute at Harbor-UCLA, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as well as numerous campaigns for President (George H.W. Bush, Bob Dole, Ronald Reagan, Pete Wilson, George W. Bush, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani), Governor (Pete Wilson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Deukmejian, Jeb Bush, George W. Bush), US Senate (over 100 campaigns around the country), The Republican National Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee, and Republican Governors Association.  Most recently she has been credited with jump-starting and managing Mike Garcia’s campaign thru his special election win in May of 2020.  

Anne is a powerhouse in every sense of the word, moving mountains in pursuit of her vision for an improved world, an inspiration of personal power and organized action there is much to be learned from her  pragmatic wisdom. 

Jason Wahler has appeared on hit shows like MTV's Laguna Beach, The Hills, and Celebrity Rap Superstar. After years of publicly battling with addiction, he appeared on Dr Drew's Celebrity Rehab. Since getting sober, Jason has dedicated his life to raising awareness towards addiction and hopes to one day change the public’s negative perception on this deadly disease.

 Today Jason’s goal is to be a part of setting a standard in the Treatment Industry. His direct involvement with the recovery community has changed his life and allows him to be a resource for thousands of individuals who need help but don’t know where to turn.

​Steadfast, Jason works closely with media outlets, celebrities, young adults, schools, law enforcement, churches and athletes to promote addiction education and prevention through sharing his own experiences and stories of hope. He leverages his personal story along with his seat in the public eye to inspire his fellows struggling with addiction.

​Jason’s exposure within the recovery community nationwide has been primed by partnering with key advocates including renowned MD, Dr. Daniel Headrick, a distinguished fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine; “Dr. Drew” Pinskey; and, Tim Storey, acclaimed author, speaker and life coach. Jason also serves on the boards of the Los Angeles Mission and the Brent Shapiro Foundation. 

We are so very happy to present this wonder interview with this inspiring  guest who's nine lives has been so well documented providing the public with the insights and hope that there is life after tribulations as well as hard won lessons that can be crafted into a life's work of helping others. 

We are so excited to present this insightful and thoughtful interview with luminary David Vanderveen!! Growing up in West Michigan, David  and his older brother learned how to surf among the sometimes ferocious fresh-water waves created during storms on Lake Michigan. He was arrested for skateboarding in empty city pools and was kicked out of school three times—twice for his poetry (once in 7th grade and again during his junior year at Wheaton College) and once for his exceptional cocktail mixology skills (also in 7th grade, but not at Wheaton). After some negotiations and promises to stop with the poetry, David matriculated to and graduated from Calvin College, Wheaton’s sister school, with degrees in philosophy and political science. 

Due to a market shortage of philosophy career positions, he worked as a daily news editor and hand model in Japan, a director of public affairs in Michigan, co-founder of a bespoke crystal-powered chakra aligning jewelry company in the Midwest, a marketing director in the Napa Valley, the co-founder of a chaotic Venezuelan biotech and pharmaceutical company, a grassroots political organizer, an exporter of artificial heart valves to Pakistan, a technology sales and marketing executive, and chief technology officer at a series of small and large tech companies. David participated in the Dot-Com revolution (neither proletariat nor bourgeoisie) and briefly owned a small Red Bull distributorship as part of said revolution. Never one to quit, he failed to get off the Dot-Com merry-go-round before the music ran out. He left tech when the founder of Znetix, where David was the CTO, was arrested for the largest case of investor fraud in Washington State’s history. Oh, and David also co-founded XS, a global energy drink brand that has generated over US $2 billion in revenue, sold more than one billion cans, and shared over US$500 million in profits with an army of independent business owners around the world.

David has leapt from the frying pan into the fire multiple times and lived to tell about it. He doesn’t recommend it. That said, if you’re interested in a career-as-roller-coaster-ride and life as an adventure, David has a lot to offer. Enjoy this in depth interview as David expounds the virtues of introspection and the willingness to strike out at the world armed with intuition and a fearless  curiosity that has earned him a successful and vivid life journey!

We are so pleased this weeks to have a top tier industry visionary join us!!
For this episode we welcome Doug Palladini, a veteran of the action sports industry with more than 25 years of leadership across marketing, sales and product, Doug was appointed to lead Vans as its Global Brand President in July 2016. In his role, Palladini oversees the strategic direction of Vans’ more than $4 billion global business, while enabling the regional teams to develop and deliver local strategies to drive continued worldwide growth.

A long-time leader within the Vans brand, Palladini has held various roles within the company. From 2004 through 2014, he served as Vans' global marketing leader. Palladini played an integral role in Vans’ transformation into a global icon of creative expression in youth culture, becoming the largest action sports footwear and apparel brand on the planet, available in more than 97 countries. 

Palladini has also led production of hundreds of hours of award-winning television for Fox and its networks, as well as feature films such as Pipeline Masters. He is also the executive producer of the Vans Warped Tour documentary, No Room for Rock Stars and the newly released, Los Punks: We Are All We Have. Palladini is the author of the Vans tell-all coffee table book, “Off the Wall: Stories of Sole from Vans Originals,” and wrote two new chapters to commemorate Vans’ 50th Anniversary in 2016

Sit back and take in the wisdom of this cultural giant who's impact has been seen and felt worldwide and who has instilled a spirit of freedom and self expression into the lives of countless youths, ladies and gentlemen,
 Doug Palladini.

We are so pleased to present this amazing talent!!  The brilliant Vincent Spinnato, Cosmetic chemist and “certified nose,”. Vince knows a thing or two about beauty, with a career spanning over 25 years in the personal care, cosmetic and fine fragrance industries. As President & CEO of TurnKey Beauty, VS Vincenzo Ltd., and Vincenzo Skincare, Spinnato has formulated and developed hundreds of products for skin and hair care, color cosmetics, bath & body and fine fragrances as well as baby products, pet products, and an energy drink! His newest luxury product, Caviar & Diamond debuted in 2020 under the Vincenzo Skincare brand.

Spinnato’s celebrity clients include Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Lorna Luft, Carrie Underwood, Victoria Beckham, Seth MacFarlane, Jessica Simpson, Michael Jordon, and Lindsay Lohan.

Considered a cosmetics industry expert, Spinnato has been a contributor to Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, W, Esquire, GQ, Whole Foods Magazine, Health News Digest, Riviera, among others. His memoir, My Pursuit of Beauty: A Cosmetic Chemist Reveals The Glitz, The Glam and The Batsh*t Crazy was released in January 2021 and a documentary about his life is in production.

He has also refined and developed cutting-edge technology, as well as FDA approved ingredients for over 300 brands for the private sector and retail companies including Chanel, Estee Lauder, MAC, Victoria Secret, Bath & Body Works, Gap/Banana Republic, Lorac, Proctor & Gamble, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, and Aveda.

Sit back and listen as this rare one of a kind talent details his role in the cutting edge of beauty, as well as his personal journey to being one of, if not The Best Nose in the World! 

Delphines Circle  is honored to presents the ever brilliant Vincent Spinnato.

In this episode of Delphine's Circle we are talking with Burrel Lee Wilks III. Burrel grew up in the West Side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The neighborhood was once known for its rough atmosphere and mob activity, and Wilks was groomed for this lifestyle. Wilks's father  was a drug kingpin connected to many high-profile Chicago mobsters. Before the age of 9, Wilks father had introduced him to marijuana, and was using Wilks to keep track of the proceeds from his illicit drug business. From there, Wilks began living on his own, working as a gang chief, drug dealer, pimp, and hustler. 

​Completely turning his life around as a teenager and leaving his life of crime behind, Wilks ultimately became a highly successful businessperson. He is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and life coach. He created and trademarked the "Strategies for Millionaire Magnetism" program and became a partner in the property development company Diamond Developments, Inc. Most recently, Burrel was named Chairman of the Mayweather Boxing + Fitness franchise company, which in 2019 became the fastest growing fitness chain in history. Burrel is also the founder, owner, and president of Burrel Streetwise, Inc., based in Los Angeles. Additionally, Burrel has owned multiple businesses, including, concert promotion business, car dealerships, and jewelry stores.

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Burrel is an accomplished author having written the following books:

Tattoos on My Soul: From the Ghetto to the Top of the World: A Sizzling Story of Grit, Glitz, and Personal Growth

Success For Life: Seven Streetwise Strategies Guaranteed to Transform You from Wannabe to Winner!

We hope that you enjoy this interview with our insightful and brilliant guest!