Middle Ground

Middle Ground

By Brian Castro and Elijah StacyBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Middle Ground episodes

  • Understanding that Time is Limited and Life after COVID-19 (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about how death is important to understanding that time is limited, and using this to motivate and propel you forward. They also discuss what life looks like after COVID-19.

    A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing.

    Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers.

    Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life.

    44 min
  • Identity and The Role it Plays in Society (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk the definition of identity, how people acquire identity, and how it impacts society as a whole.


    A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing.


    Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers.


    Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life.

    40 min
  • The Current State of Self Esteem and Elijah's Story (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about the current state of self esteem, why it seems to be diminishing, and Elijah talks a little bit about his personal story.


    A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing.


    Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers.


    Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life.

    1 hr 7 min
  • How do we solve the Education Problem? (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk the education system, how we define it, why its important, and how we may go about reforming it.



    A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing.



    Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers.



    Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life.

    23 min
  • Investing in the Current Economy (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about the investing in our current economic climate. Discussing the economic landscape as a whole and where the opportunities may be to invest.



    A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing.



    Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers.



    Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life.

    1 hr 15 min
  • The Future is Exciting (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about how they view the future and how exciting it looks! The future will grow exponentially and be filled with incredible inventions!



    A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing.



    Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers.



    Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life.

    37 min
  • Understanding the College System (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    In this episode, Brian and Elijah discuss the college system. Elijah asks Brian some questions about his life as a college student, from the perspective of an incoming college student himself. This is followed up by a compelling conversation about universal morality.



    A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing.



    Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers.



    Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Is Intellectualism Dead? (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about whether or not intellectualism is dead. First talking about what is meant by the word "intellectualism" and why it appears to be on the decline.



    A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing.



    Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers.



    Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life.

    51 min
  • Our Mission! (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    In this episode, Brian and Elijah introduce themselves and the mission of this podcast.


    A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing.   


    Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers.   Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. 


    Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life.

    20 min

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