Setting Stages

Steffy Abayan is a female vocalist from San Diego. She'll definitely dive into her journey in music, but what I learned from Steffy is that she's a great example of being "patient with the process." She stands by perfection as she works on her album (to be released this Summer 2019). Learn Steffy's method of songwriting, her take on the benefits of being an independent musician, and how she overcomes some challenges as a recording artist.

Connect with Steffy:

IG - @steffyabayanmusic

Interact with Me:

Personal IG - @_eddiemac

PodCast IG - @settingstages

Twitter - @EddieMacaranas

PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac

It's been known that successful people start their day very early in the morning - as early as 4AM. This habit isn't for everyone, and today's episode will explain who should embrace the practice, and why some people shouldn't even try waking up that early. Starting your day in the early hours enables you to play on offense and prepare your mind to respond to challenges with alertness and composure. You're less reactive to unexpected demands, overwhelming inboxes, and making irrational decisions.

This episode features my friend and former co-worker, Ramon Gonzalez, who made the decision to join the successful elite by starting his day at 4:00 AM. He'll explain his step-by-step process of training his body to wake up before the sunrise, and explains the purpose behind this activity. If you're wondering where all his energy comes from, it starts with punching the day in the mouth at 4:00 AM.

Connect with Ramon:

Fitness Journey IG - @rg_fitness27

Fishing IG - @spottyfishing

Interact with Me:

Personal Blog IG - @_eddiemac

PodCast IG - @settingstages

Twitter - @EddieMacaranas

PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac

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Taking a break from Social Media is healthy (or so I've read). In this episode I'll explain why I'm taking a hiatus, the benefits of putting down my phone, what I've learned in the process, and what I plan to do with my learning. Communication is a huge part of our connection as humans. How has Social Media impacted this connection? Does Instagram help or hurt our relationships? Listen in on my take as this social butterfly goes back to his cocoon to figure things out.

Interact with Me:

IG - @_eddiemac

Twitter - @EddieMacaranas

PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac

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Kevin and Dea Nguyen do what they love and love what they do. This formula, as cliche as it sounds, is exactly how they live, and they'll explain what it takes and how they do it. They are professional dancers who travel the world as teachers and document their journeys on their YouTube channel. No matter what passion project or dream job you might be chasing, Kevin and Dea's story is sure to inspire some transferable, actionable ideas into your plan on how to pursue living the life you desire. They'll cover the power of networking, managing work-life balance, and they speak sincerely about sacrifices and why they're worth it, if you're serious about your dream. Enjoy!

Connect with My Guests:

Kevin Nguyen IG - @kevywinz

Dea Nguyen IG - @deasevilla

Dance/Travel IG - @kevinanddeatravels

Web - www.kevinanddea.com

Interact with Me:

IG - @_eddiemac

Twitter - @EddieMacaranas

PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac

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Have you ever learned a new lesson or been reminded of a virtue when some subtle moment happens? It's difficult to explain, but one example might be the way a child's honesty and innocence can teach you a thing about humility, or about curiosity and excitement. This Back Stage installment recaptures a quick story that dates back to 2012 while I was dropping my son off at school on pajama day. Enjoy!

Interact with Me:

IG - @_eddiemac

Twitter - @EddieMacaranas

PodCast - anchor.fm/eddiemac

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I share the morning activities that kick-start my day. If you're looking for consistency in your day, or are struggling to find time for yourself, this morning routine will help direct your day, make you feel more at peace, and bring balance to other areas of your life. I break down 5 Morning Activities that you can incorporate into you day, and what's exciting about it is that they can all be done in 45 minutes or less! Let's go!

Interact with Me:

IG - @_eddiemac

Twitter - @EddieMacaranas

PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac

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Marketing your brand or business is a huge task, which is why I brought Chris Morrison onto the show.  You'll learn some practical tips on how to gain relevant exposure for your business through social media and other marketing strategies. Chris is experienced in business to business and business to consumer sales and marketing, and he'll use his expertise to also answer questions from our following on social platforms.

Connect with My Guest:

IG - @chrism6056 and @morrison.marketing

Web - www.morrisonmarketing.solutions

Interact with Me:

IG - @_eddiemac

Twitter - @EddieMacaranas

Intro and Outro by Ryan Little