Hollywood Real with Jay Menez

Thought leaders Sri Akarshana, Annie Bardonski, Preston Smiles, and Marisa Peer offer timeless advice in today's interview about how to create your best year ever. Whenever you need a reset and fresh perspectives for your life, these four remarkable individuals made helping others their life's mission.

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What if this year you could create your best year ever? 

Well, there’s still time and for many of us, the first step is to get grounded in the right mindset to spark new actions and a fresh perspective going forward. 

Master Sri Akarshana, Annie Bardonski, Preston Smiles, Marisa Peer and I got together in early January for an informal discussion about how to create your best year ever and start off right, any time of the year. 

We covered New Year’s resolutions, relationships, mindset, self-talk, fear, and some strangely accurate predictions by the spiritual master, and more. 

You’ll also hear some lively back and forth—my favorite part. 

We gained new perspectives, new friends, and ended the day sharing a wonderful meal. 

It’s been a challenging year for everyone, but with that comes an unprecedented opportunity to pivot, expand, and grow to new heights. 

You see, getting stuck in the unfortunate realities of a global pandemic with lockdowns, job losses, and the politics of it all is not gonna move you forward. 

Better to recognize what’s working in our favor and leverage that—such as more free time—to work on new projects, learn new skills, reconnect with friends, or start an online business for example. 

Though it was a New Years' talk, you'll find it reinvigorating, especially now when we might want to hit reset and need the inspiration.

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Actor Matt Lanter of 90210, Timeless, Pitch Perfect 3, and Jupiter’s Legacy, talks about how he broke into Hollywood, staying sharp, podcasting with his wife, YouTuber Angela Lanter, and much more.

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You know Matt as Liam Court in 90210, Wyatt Logan in Timeless, the voice of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Clone Wars, and as Skyfox in Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy

Other key credits include Heroes, Commander in Chief, USS Indianapolis, and Pitch Perfect 3, just to name a few.

Matt’s an impressively humble guy, a devoted family man grounded in his faith, and he’s fired up about his career, so this is one conversation you don’t wanna miss!

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Join me in honoring the life and legacy of Eric Fleishman, renowned Hollywood Physique Expert, host of Celebrity Sweat, and affectionately known as Eric the Trainer. In this heartfelt episode, we delve into how to construct a superhero's physique and mindset, reflecting Eric’s larger-than-life persona and outlook on life.

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From his humble beginnings on a farm in Maine to the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, Eric the Trainer learned from the world's most formidable bodybuilders. His unwavering focus and commitment led him to become a fitness guru for Hollywood's biggest stars—actors, artists, athletes, and musicians.

Eric's holistic view of health incorporated a balance of body, mind, and soul wellness. Learn from his teachings on the synergy of determination, focused effort, and positive action to achieve your greatest goals.

Celebrating Eric's life, we remember his wise words, "If you work hard you can achieve your dreams... if you know what your dreams are."

*This episode is dedicated to our dear friend and fitness mentor, Eric the Trainer, who sadly passed away on November 24, 2022. His legacy lives on through his wife, Alysia, and son, Henry.

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Steve D. Sims, the man who Forbes and Entrepreneur magazines call, "The Real-Life Wizard of Oz," and author of "Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen," talks about the finer points of his craft including some trade secrets not even revealed in his book.

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Steve started as a bricklayer/biker from the tenements of East London. The grinding work taught him life lessons for sure, but in a pivotal moment of clarity, he decided he was capable of more. So he abandoned the family trade and moved to Hong Kong, beginning the process of discovering what he was truly meant to do.

Decades later, Steve Sims is known as the original Bluefisher, the man who makes things happen. An exclusive concierge for uncompromising individuals, his passion is for making big dreams come true. Whether you want to sing live on stage with your favorite rock stars like Journey, be serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, or hang with Elton John at his Oscar party, Steve can get it done.

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Michelle Waterson, the UFC’s Karate Hottie, shares why she competes so fiercely, the values she hopes to teach her daughter, how self-talk is key to a winning mindset, and how she gets into the zone with a single word.

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Michelle is a veteran mixed martial arts fighter, formerly ranked #1 in the Invicta FC Atom-weight division, winner of multiple Atom-weight of the Year awards, and has graced the cover of ESPN’s Body Edition.

She’s not only a professional badass, but also a wife, mother, and life-long athlete who shares with me how being a fighter has shaped her perspective on life, raising her child, and achieving her goals.

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Neil Brown, Jr of Seal Team CBS and Insecure HBO joins host Jay Menez to catch up and reflect on becoming mission-ready for life's obstacles.  Neil shares the step-by-step process that transformed his career after struggling to get booked.  Today, Neil finds fulfillment by uplifting audiences with impactful performances.

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Neil discovered that consistent action and aligning yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually can help focus you to achieve the biggest dreams.

Neil started acting as a teenager when he turned his martial arts talent into tv roles. Since then, he's earned appearances on The Walking Dead, Suits, ER, CSI, NCIS, Weeds, and Insecure on HBO, among many others.

His best-known film credits include Straight Outta Compton as DJ Yella, Mr 3000, and Fast & Furious. Today, he stars on Seal Team on CBS as Navy Seal Ray Perry

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