The Anthony Vazquez Show

Pejy Kash is a renowned & beloved event planned based in NYC. With over 14 years of experience in management in variety of industries from high end retail to technology and almost just as long in catering, event planning and sales, Pejy brings an incredible vibrance to every event he plans. After attending New York University and Stony Brook University, Pejy Kash began working in the field of high-end, luxury retail. It was through his work in the field, that he was asked twelve years ago to join the team of one of the leading industry event planners. During that time he had the privilege of working with some of the most creative and diverse groups of people that help to shape the industry to what it is today.

Pejy & Anthony discuss the wedding industry, maintaining a healthy mental state, and the connection between successful business & successful personal life. Pejy expands on his belief in timing and how everything happens for a reason. Pejy opens up about his start in the industry as well, and the way a life-changing event has propelled him to where he is now. Additionally, Pejy touches upon his experience of coming out while growing up in a conservative community and the struggles he went through. 

Connect with Pejy: 

https://www.pejykashevents.com/

https://www.instagram.com/pejykashevents/?hl=en

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Marcus Reid is a band leader of an immensely popular Marcus Reid Band of Hank Lane Music & Productions. With a B.F.A. in Music from Purchase College Conservatory of Music, Marcus has been a bandleader now for over 15 years performing up and down the East Coast with his band. Marcus has appeared on Broadway in Rock of Ages and Off-Broadway in Rock-The Musical. He has opened for headline acts including for Gavin DeGraw, Regina Spektor and Sara Barielles. With musical influences as diverse as Bono, Mick Jagger, The Beatles, The Police, Kings of Leon, Coldplay, Jimmy Hendrix and Queen’s Freddie Mercury, Marcus and his band play a wide range of styles including Rock, Pop, Dance, Blues, Singer/Songwriter, 1980s and 1990s.

Anthony and Marcus sit down to chat about authenticity in the wedding industry and staying true to yourself and your clients. They discuss the importance of giving 100% of yourself for every single event. Marcus talks about his love of music and how his dad influenced it, and also his beginnings in the industry.

Connect with Marcus Reid:

https://www.instagram.com/marcusreidband/?hl=en

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For this special Christmas episode of the Anthony Vazquez Show Anthony invites his father, Hector who was mentioned on the show a few times and who is a legend! Hector talks about his upbringing in Puerto Rico and his journey moving to America, building a family, and helping bring some of his siblings over from Puerto Rico. He talks about his work ethic, and what made him work so tirelessly for his family as he raised his children. Hector talks about what it was like for Hispanic people in America in the 1960s. Hector talks about what he learned from the different jobs he'd worked trying to find his way, and more importantly what he learned from the people at those jobs. Anthony thanks his father for instilling in him his arduous work ethic.

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The roles have been reversed—for this special episode of the Anthony Vazquez Show, Anthony Vazquez is the one being interviewed by Silvia and talks about all things business, entrepreneurship, work ethics, drive, and dispenses invaluable advice to those who're starting out and want to run their own company.

Anthony's career in wedding photography started over 20 years ago while working in a local wedding studio. “I knew I found my calling because it was all I could think about." After completing his Bachelors at NYU with a concentration in culture and communication, Vazquez traveled through Italy to study the Old Masters, Italian culture, and of course, food and wine. He founded Anthony Vazquez Photography upon his return in 2001, which has since grown into the dynamic, multifaceted artistic vision he has nurtured since childhood.

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Carats & Cake was founded in 2012 by Jess Levin Conroy while she was pursuing an MBA at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Having previously worked in Venture Capital, Jess saw an opportunity in the wedding space to build a better experience both for couples and businesses. To date, the company works with over 30,000 businesses and has become the go to resource for couples looking for a better way to plan their weddings.

https://www.instagram.com/caratsandcake/?hl=en

https://caratsandcake.com

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From cookie dough covered ice cream to extra cheesy pizza, Tessa Gluck is the face behind the food instagram @FOOOODIEEE. Tessa’s account has escalated to over 500K followers with her “drool worthy” content. One of Tessa’s many milestones includes being recognized by Cosmopolitan as one of the top 15 food Instagram accounts to follow. In addition, she has been invited to numerous live events and appeared on Gordon Ramsey’s hit show, “24 Hours to Hell andBack.” Tessa’s ability to engage an audience leads her to new and exciting opportunities as a food and lifestyle blogger.

On this episode of the Anthony Vazquez Show, Tessa and Anthony talk about how she got into the world of being a food blogger/influencer, how she got featured in Cosmo, and her meteoric rise to over half a million followers. They talk commoditizing an instagram brand and finding your niche, as well as the difference in the way millennials consume content through social media. She talks her collabs with Ben & Jerry's, Oreo, and more, how they got connected with her and what she has to do to stay on-brand for Foooodieee. They talk best desserts in the city, and how Tessa likes keeping a day job.

Connect with Foooodieee:

https://www.instagram.com/foooodieee

http://foooodieee.com

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Third and final installment in a series featuring Anthony's Professor Janet Farrell Leontiou who has a PhD in Rhetoric and specializes in the teachings of the Ancient Greeks and Viktor Frankl, the author of Man's Search for Meaning.

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Lauren Grunstein is the Vice President, Sales, PR and Marketing at Verstolo, a fine jewelry company whose owners are fourth generation diamantaires with hands-on experience in all facets of the diamond business. Verstolo brings precise workmanship, vast expertise, and a deep-rooted history to every diamond that bears its name. All Verstolo diamonds are 100% natural and conflict-free.

On this episode of The Anthony Vazquez Show, our guest Lauren Grunstein talks about the birth of the Verstolo company, its founders, and how the diamond industry is a family industry. Lauren walks Anthony through the process of what it's like to buy a ring with Verstolo, and have it custom made. They discuss the diamond rental program, and how vital it has been to the creation and development of the company. Lauren breaks down the 4C's of the diamond grading scale, what that means and how it works. They both discuss the buying patterns of Gen Z'ers, natural vs. lab grown diamonds, and how social media has helped their company.

Connect with Verstolo:

http://www.verstolo.com

https://www.instagram.com/verstolo/

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Silvia Perez was born in Venezuela and came to the States in 2015 to study at NYFA. With ten years of experience mainly in production, camera, directing and editing, documentaries and television, her background also includes being a creative producer at HBO & Cinemax.  At HBO, Silvia was responsible for the production of on-air media content. Her recent projects include Speed The Collapse, which she started with her partner and which focuses on creating reels and head shots for actors, and Cinema House Media, a production company that will focus on corporate media work.

Anthony sits down with his long-time employee, colleague, and dear friend, Silvia, to discuss various topics such as the political turmoil in Venezuela, how the current climate in Silvia's home country has caused her to be an avid activist, and Silvia's journey from her upper-class Venezuelan upbringing, to her family being stripped of everything, to her triumph and starting a new life here in America/New York.

They also discuss the immigrant mentality, and how she wouldn't be here today without the diligent work ethic that it created within her. They talk about Silvia's past at HBO/Cinemax, and how she ended up running operations for Anthony Vazquez Photography and spearheading the project that is The Anthony Vazquez Show. Silvia discusses going from having absolutely nothing to finding success through persistence, perseverance, hard work, and initiative.

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https://www.instagram.com/silviapats/?hl=en

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David Miller co-founded Label, a luxury clothing company that makes custom clothing company, in 2013 with his younger brother, Jeremy Miller. Label use high-end fabrics such as Zegna and Loro Piana and have offices in New York, Charlotte and Miami. They also service clients in other major markets, such as Chicago, D.C., Boston, LA, SF, and Dallas. Label has recently expanded its casual-wear product line to include custom cashmere and merino wool sweaters. The company has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Harper’s Bazaar, among others, and David's brother/co-founder, Jeremy was selected for Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List for Retail & E-commerce.

On this week's episode, David opens up about making the jump from working in finance to starting a custom clothing company. David explains how he seized upon the opportunity of being the go-to supplier in the market. Anthony & David discuss the difficulties of getting a company off the ground & how the mindset of 'no failure' helped David along the way. Anthony & David discuss the ins and outs of manufacturing and how a custom clothing company operates. David talks about what it's like to run a company with a family member and the challenges that arose while hiring other people as well.

Connect with Label:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearlabel/

Website: https://label.co

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