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Welcome to the Iron Minds Podcast! 🎙️ In our very first episode of a captivating two-part series, your hosts Cesar and John delve deep into the realms of mental health and relationships with our extraordinary guest, Kahila Hedayatzadeh, M.A.

Join us as we embark on an insightful journey, exploring topics like trauma and gaslighting within the context of relationships. Kahila's expertise and personal experiences provide invaluable insights that can help you navigate the complexities of these issues.

🔗 Follow Kahila on Instagram @Kahilahedayat to stay updated and connect with her.

This episode is an eye-opening conversation you won't want to miss. Whether you're seeking to heal, understand, or support others through challenging times, you'll find valuable takeaways in this discussion.

Stay tuned for part two, where we'll continue to unravel the layers of this important topic with Kahila. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to ensure you don't miss any future episodes. Share your thoughts in the comments section and let us know what topics you'd like us to explore in upcoming episodes.

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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Iron Minds, the podcast where we dive deep into intriguing conversations that empower and inspire. In this episode, your hosts Cesar Vallin and John Robinson are joined by a very special guest, the esteemed Personal Injury Lawyer, David Munoz, who also happens to be the managing partner of Mission Personal Injury Lawyers in sunny San Diego!

Join us for an enlightening discussion as David Munoz, or @Imdavidmunoz on social media, shares his remarkable insights and experiences in the legal field. As a successful Latino lawyer, David provides invaluable advice on navigating the legal space, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by the Latino community within the legal profession.

But that's not all! Tune in to learn essential tips on how to protect yourself and your business from potential lawsuits. David Munoz, with his extensive expertise, reveals practical strategies to keep you out of legal trouble and safeguard your interests.

In addition to exploring legal intricacies, David also delves into his thoughts on our law system. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion as we explore the nuances, strengths, and areas for improvement within the legal landscape.

Whether you're a legal enthusiast, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the world of law, this episode of Iron Minds is a must-listen. Join us on this journey as we gain valuable insights from David Munoz's wealth of knowledge and experience.

Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Iron Minds for more captivating conversations with fascinating guests. Follow us on social media to stay updated on upcoming episodes and exciting content.

Thank you for tuning in, and we can't wait to explore the world of law and personal injury with you on this episode of Iron Minds!

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Iron Minds Podcast! 🎙️

In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of entrepreneurship, mental health, and self-improvement with a special guest who's a true trailblazer in the business world. Join us as we sit down with Chase Fisher, the brilliant mind behind the incredible success story of Blenders Eyewear.

Chase Fisher started his journey as a young entrepreneur with a vision to disrupt the eyewear industry, and he did just that! From humble beginnings to a remarkable exit strategy, Chase's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Blenders Eyewear skyrocketed from a startup to a jaw-dropping $90 million acquisition!

But this episode isn't just about business success; it's about the journey and the challenges that come with it. We delve into the importance of mental health in the entrepreneurial world and how Chase has navigated the highs and lows of building a thriving business.

Join us for this enlightening conversation where Chase shares his insights on:

🚀 The early days of Blenders Eyewear
🔑 The keys to scaling a business to incredible heights
💪 Overcoming obstacles and staying resilient
🧠 The role of mental health and self-improvement in achieving success
💡 Tips and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

Chase Fisher's story is a testament to the power of determination, innovation, and maintaining a healthy mindset. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply seeking motivation to improve your life, this episode is packed with invaluable wisdom.

So grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Chase Fisher and Blenders Eyewear. Don't forget to hit that "Subscribe" button and leave us a comment with your key takeaways from this episode!

Join the Iron Minds community and let's keep the conversation going on mental health, entrepreneurship, and self-help. Remember, success is not just about the destination; it's about the journey, and together, we're forging our paths to greatness.

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes and incredible guests on the Iron Minds Podcast. 💪🚀🧠

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Special Guest Raquel “RaqC” Cordova has been coined The Queen of Spanglish Media.
Raquel’s radio career began in 2000 at U92.7 in Palm Springs as the morning show co-host. Shortly after, Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. offered her an on-air position with the regional Mexican station, La Ley 107.9 in Chicago. Her successful run in Chicago allowed her to master the art of radio, as well as fine-tune her second language, Spanish.

When learning that a station in Los Angeles was being restructured to a bilingual format, she took a risk by leaving Chicago determined to become a permanent voice in Los Angeles. It paid off. RaqC enjoyed a successful 8year run as a top personality for Latino 96.3fm. Most recently she enjoyed entertaining Angelinos on their ride home with Exitos 93.9fm.
She has extended her career to various parts of entertainment including; radio, TV, hosting, blogging, writing, and red carpet coverage. She is well known as being one of the stars on Mun2's top-rated reality show, Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis and RaqC, and she can be seen as a Tastemaker for NuVo TV on their 2014 TV show, The Collective.

RaqC uses her blogging platform on Latina Magazine’s celebrity blog to share tips on what it means to be a modern-day Latina. RaqC credits her free spirit as the inspiration to seize every opportunity that presents itself. She views radio as an outlet to express her love, happiness, and ambitions with the masses. Her passions include music, representing Latino culture in a positive light, and sharing her stories of success to motivate others. Embracing the influence she has on others coupled with her spirit of giving, RaqC founded Amigas4MySoul, a nonprofit organization established to promote unity and empowerment among women.
In addition, RaqC is known as a motivational speaker having addressed crowds of a few thousand at several universities in the Los Angeles area. She is known for inspiring other women to pursue their dreams.

RaqC was voted one of La Opinion’s 2013 Mujeres Destacadas Award Winner in the category of Arts and Culture. She was also voted as a 2013 Latina of Influence by Hispanic Lifestyle.
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

(7:31) RaqC states the importance of having people around you that “speak life into you”.

(10:15) RaqC shares how a fainting spell when she was a child showed her family that she was special and destined for greatness.

(23:11) RaqC explains how she got over the shock of being fired and comments on how it is important to experience feelings but not get stuck in them.

(43:56) RaqC shares why she loves being a woman and discusses how she wrestles with her feminine and masculine energies.

(1:02:10) RaqC and Cesar speak at length on their latin culture and explore ways to improve their communities.

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Special Guest Dominick Cruz is one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time.  

Dominick Rojelio Cruz (born September 3, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion and was also the final bantamweight titleholder of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC).

Cruz is noted for his unorthodox movement, powerful wrestling base, quick striking, and his tendency to attack from angles in a fashion unlike any other fighter on the UFC roster. He won the WEC bantamweight title in March 2010, and won the inaugural UFC Bantamweight Championship the following December. After defending the belt twice in 2011, Cruz was sidelined by injuries in 2012 and subsequently stripped of the title in 2014. On January 17, 2016, he regained the bantamweight championship with a split-decision win over T.J. Dillashaw. Numerous media outlets called this victory the greatest comeback story in MMA history.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 

(5:56) Dominick chronicles his transition from street fighting to MMA. 

(11:20) Dominick breaks down the Yin and Yang of ego. 

(26:47) Dominick discusses how he deals with his professional losses and how resistance was the key. 

(36:55) John, Cesar and Dominick tackle feedback and accountability.

(41:39) Dominick navigates the power dynamic between athletes and the media. 

(44:12) Dominick shares his relationship with fear and takes us through the process. 

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Special Guest Frankie J is a Multi-platinum Mexican-American singer & songwriter. Tijuana-born and San Diego-raised R&B artist Frankie J was musically raised on Latin music and American artists like Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye. In 1999, Frankie became a member of Los Kumbia Kings. After a few years with the group, Frankie went solo with 2003's What’s a Man to Do?, released on Columbia Records. One (2005), Un Nuevo Día (2006), and Priceless (also 2006) followed. After parting ways with Columbia, Frankie returned with Courage in 2011. Two years later, he delivered Faith, Hope y Amor, which included a guest appearance by Pitbull. The album earned a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album. In 2017, He paired with Baby Bash for the full-length collaboration Sangria. Frankie is currently working on new music.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
(3:08) Frankie J breaks down the importance of paying close attention to both the artistry and business side of music, so you don’t get taken advantage of in the industry. 

(24:37) Frankie names his biggest R&B influences and shares what song he auditioned with for Los Kumbia Kings.

(42:48) Frankie dives deep into his journey as an independent artist and details the work it entailed to succeed.

(46:25) Frankie talks about being Grammy nominated for his studio album “Faith, Hope y Amor”.

(52:07) Frankie discusses how he approaches creating quality projects by not forcing anything.

(57:38 ) Frankie imparts his wisdom on how to be successful in the music industry. Follow

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Special Guest Geena the Latina is a prominent radio personality in San Diego, CA.
Originally from Los Angeles, now residing in San Diego, Geena the Latina has been a staple on San Diego’s #1 Hit Music Station Channel 933 for more than 15 years now. Arguably one of the most recognized and beloved radio personalities in San Diego, Geena is the host of “The Geena the Latina and Frankie V Morning Show.”

She was voted as “Best Radio Personality” in the San Diego Union Tribune in 2019. In 2018, she was recognized by California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher’s 80th district as Woman of the Year. April 17th, 2018 was also named as “Geena the Latina Day” by the city of San Diego. Geena also appears weekly on FOX 5 San Diego giving viewers a look at what’s happening around town every weekend. Geena has accumulated more than 50,000-plus followers on social media staking her claim as one of San Diego’s most influential social media “influencers.”

In the summer of 2015, she served as a fill-in for Ellen K on the nationally syndicated Ryan Seacrest show on 102.7 KIIS FM Los Angeles. Prior to her current show, Geena served as the co-host of the Kramer and Geena morning radio show for five years and before that served as the co-host on the AJ in the Morning Show on KMYI Star 94.1 San Diego and female co-host on KHTS Channel 933 San Diego’s AJ’s Playhouse. Geena has quickly become one of the most well-known, recognized radio on-air hosts, being named the “Best Radio Personality in San Diego” in 2014 Ranch and Coast Magazine’s Best of San Diego issue.

Geena has been through more than most in her young life, having had two teenage brothers killed due to gang violence, which is why she has such a strong passion for the inner city youth of her community. She spends her free time visiting local middle schools and high schools inspiring them to become more than what is expected of them.

Geena was the first in her family to graduate from a four-year university and was also the founding president of the first-ever Latina based sorority Sigma Lambda Gamma at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where she also received a softball scholarship. She has been a member of the National Latina Business Women’s Association, served as an honorary board member for the MANA organization San Diego Chapter and has participated in numerous local charities. She truly loves life and appreciates everything that she has been blessed with.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 
(8:31) Geena talks about how she got into radio and the entertainment industry.

(18:13) Geena makes it known that being told “no” helped her get to where she was destined to be.

(20:58) Geena opens up about the loss of two brothers in a 5 month span. She shares how she dealt with grief and depression during that difficult time. 

(28:08) Geena shares how she continues to keep her brothers’ legacy alive through radio.

(35:40) Cesar reveals that Geena’s harsh feedback helped him reassess his life and get sober.

(1:01:16) Geena, Cesar, and John discuss the harmony of living in the present and being compassionate to yourself and those around you.

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Special Guest Jeremy Stephens is an accomplished MMA fighter who exudes courage and confidence.Stephens was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 26, 1986, and came from a broken home. When he was eight years old, Stephens parents divorced and he constantly switched between schools while also living in various apartments, shelters, and even in his mother’s car before moving to Norwalk, Iowa with his father, who was granted custody of Stephens when he was in the fifth grade. Growing up, Stephens played baseball, basketball, and also competed in wrestling. Stephens attended Norwalk High School where he was a standout in baseball and wrestling, having returned to wrestling during his senior year. Stephens was introduced to mixed martial arts by his grandfather who had also originally persuaded Stephens to compete in wrestling. Stephens made his UFC debut in 2007 and has had many classic battles in the octagon.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
(6:02) Jeremy shares the reasons why he wanted to become an MMA fighter.

(12:43) Jeremy reveals how he dealt with bullying growing up.

(17:49) Jeremy discusses being 10 months sober and how is becoming a pioneer of the future.

(18:55) John, Cesar, and Jeremy discuss the importance of reviewing the tape of life and learning from your losses.

(25:50) Jeremy details his mom’s drug addiction, her hospitalization, and her rehab.

(32:17) John, Cesar, and Jeremy examine how money and power don’t equal happiness. They discuss how they’ve grown from that mindset.

(59:21) Jeremy gives some tips on becoming present and aware.

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Special Guest Jose Martinez is a purple heart recipient and an adaptive surfer for Team USA.Jose is a retired army specialist who was born in Compton, CA. On March 3, 2012, while serving in Afghanistan, Jose’s life changed forever. He stepped on an I.E.D and instantly lost both legs and his right arm. In a harrowing rescue, Jose against all odds made it to Walter Reed Medical Center. He remained there for 2 years recovering.Jose would not let his injury defeat him, so he started challenging himself to see what he was capable of. He created a friendship with the ocean and developed a love for surfing. He is one of the highest-ranked adaptive surfers in the world and represents Team USA.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
(7:04) Jose Martinez describes how a slap to the face and a “Shut the fuck up, Martinez” kept him alive after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan.

(15:12) John asks Jose about his relationship with God Pre and post-injury. Jose chronicles his relationship with his god throughout his life.

(24:02) Jose shares how healed himself post-injury. Cannabis and Nas were big factors in his healing process.

(29:05) Jose dives deep into his beautiful relationship with his wife and shares a vulnerable moment during his recovery.

(40:37) Jose declares he is too stubborn to quit and brings up a powerful surfing example.

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Special Guest Nate Boyer is a renaissance man. He’s a former active-duty Green Beret, who is also a world traveler, a philanthropist, and a community leader.
Boyer played college football as a walk-on for the prestigious University of Texas despite never playing a down of organized football. He is a former member of the Seattle Seahawks professional football team. In 2016, Nate met with Colin Kaepernick during his protest, and inspired him to take a knee instead of sitting during the national anthem.
Boyer’s belief that “Anything is Possible” has served him well throughout his life and has made him especially fit to speak about finding one’s passions and living with purpose for other people. Nate’s can-do attitude is contagious and his inspirational story resounds with any audience; students, veterans, businesspersons, athletes, and people from all walks of life can take something away from his unique story.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
(5:28) Nate explains how the events of 9/11 personally affected him and shares that purchasing a plane ticket to Sudan changed his life.

(21:10) Nate speaks on how he tackles big goals by breaking them down into smaller, more attainable goals, which ultimately led him to become a Green Beret and make it to the NFL.

(31:05) Nate discusses the moment when he finally felt whole on the plane ride to Sudan.

(35:39) Nate talks about his dream of playing college football and reveals that he watched YouTube videos while deployed in Iraq to learn how to play football.

(39:00) Nate reminisces about leading the Seattle Seahawks out of the tunnel with the American flag. He shares what was going through his mind during that powerful moment.

(43:19) Nate speaks on founding the MVP program with Jay Glazer. The program helps former players and vets find purpose and identity when the uniform comes off.

(53:37) Nate talks about his relationship with Colin Kaepernick and explains the thought process behind his open letter. He chronicles their first meeting and how the “taking a knee” protest came to be.

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