The D'Ascenzo Zone

Zack Bosanac is a 4 time Ironman triathalon finisher, who lost 100 pounds, quit his stable job in finance, and risked everything to be an entrepreneur and open his own gym, Fitt Forge. He started the business in his garage and has since grown it into a 4000 square foot facility, hustling, making sacrifices, and taking on significant risk to make his dream come true.

In this episode we talk about:

• His Journey into entrepreneurship

• How Fitt Forge is different from other gyms

• The risks and resilience of starting a business

• How passion, community and mindset shape both fitness and personal growth

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Follow Zack Bosanac & Fitt Forge:

IG: @zackbosanac

IG: @fittforge

www.fittforge.com

Email: [email protected]

The D'Ascenzo Zone:

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◼︎For Business Inquiries: [email protected]

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My guest today is Elizabeth Szczepan, a top real estate professional serving the greater Toronto Hamilton Area and Niagara here in Ontario.

In this episode we talk about:

• Her path into real estate

• What separates great realtors from average ones

• How commissions really work

• We break down the home buying process with practical advice for buyers, sellers and investors and more.

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IG: @soldwithelizabeths

Her Listings: https://elizabethszczepan.rmxescarpment.com/Remax: https://www.remax.ca/on/elizabeth-szczepan-p102050278-agThe

D'Ascenzo Zone:

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◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72

◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en

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My guest today is professional voice actress, Natalie Hitzel. You've heard her across commercials, cartoons, video games and talking toys for brands like Disney, Lego, Pixar and Coca-cola.

In this episode we talk about:

• Her journey into the industry and experience working for these big brands•The craft of voice work

•The Audition Grind

•The realities of freelancing

•How Ai could impact voice artists

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Follow Natalie Hitzel:

IG: natalie_hitzelWebsite: www.nataliehitzel.comLinkedin: Natalie Hitzel

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◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72

◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en

◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/

◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone

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Alex Ganetakos is a prolific, award-winning TV writer and producer who's worked across almost every TV genre. Her credits include 6Teen, Paw Patrol, Hotel Transylvania: The Series, Total Drama Island, Dylan's Playtime Adventures and many, many more.

In this episode we talk about:

• Her journey into the TV and film industry

• The Craft of writing and pitching

• What it was like working on some of your favourite shows

• Advice for young writers and more

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The D'Ascenzo Zone:

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◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72

◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en

◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/

◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone

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Nitish Sakhuja (Nitty Sak) is a Toronto-born comedian now living in Los Angeles who has been featured on Just For Laughs, The Winnipeg Comedy festival and more. He recently dropped a new comedy special, "High, I'm Nitty" (link below) and in March 2026 he'll be opening for Russel Peters on tour in India.

In today's episode we talk about:

• Nitty's journey from growing up in Toronto to moving to Los Angeles

• The Craft and business of standup comedy

• Weed, magic mushrooms & life philosophy

• Losing 100 Pounds during COVID

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Follow Nitty SakIG: ‪@nittysak‬

Website: https://www.nitishsakhuja.com/

Comedy Special: "High, I'm Nitty"    • Nitish Sakhuja - High I'm Nitty (Comedy Sp...  

Comedy Special: "Person"   • Nitish Sakhuja: Person  (FULL COMEDY SPECIAL)  

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My guest today is director and producer Melanie Orr. Her work spans comedy, drama, and mystery... from Mistletoe Murders and The Hardy Boys to Children Ruin Everything and the new Netflix series Ripple.

We talk about:

• Her journey from script supervisor to award-winning director

• The importance collaboration

•Facing imposter syndrome

• The craft of directing

• Why persistence, empathy, and relationships matter in filmmaking.

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Follow Melanie: IG: @laughingmel

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◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72

◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en

◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/

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Chris Meneses went from immigrating to Canada with nothing to becoming a top performer in luxury car sales — and later building systems that scaled entire dealerships. In this episode, we dive into the mindset, strategies, and hard lessons behind his rise.

In this podcast we talk about:

• How Chris became the #1 salesperson in just 3 months using video and CRM systems

• His transition from acting to luxury car sales

• Using content and automation to scale sales and operations

• Overcoming language barriers, failure, and self-doubt

• Balancing ambition with mental health, family, and personal growth

• Leadership, continuous learning, and building SOPs that last

Follow Chris here:

• IG: @chris.bizdev

• Skool Course: www.skool.com/the-skool-of-unplugging

The D'Ascenzo Zone:

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◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone

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Dr. Margot Lattanzi is a naturopathic doctor who has helped hundreds of people heal the root cause of their health concerns. She has training in fertility, pediatric care, cosmetic acupuncture and more. In today's episode we talk about:

• Naturopathy and Holistic Healthcare

• Exploring Naturopathic Medicine's Appeal

• Challenges in Natural Medicine Research

• Acupuncture

• Hormones and Nervous System Balance

• Anxiety Management and Wellness Strategies

• Sleep Optimization, Caffeine Impact, and Burnout

Follow Dr. Margot Lattanzi, ND

IG: @doctormargotndwww.doctormargotnd.com

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◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72

◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en

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◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone

#podcast #tdz #health #naturopathy #naturopathie #naturopathicmedicine #wellness #wellnesstips

Sebby Cluer is a director known for his sharp eye and comedic chops. His credits include Kenny vs. Spenny, The Office Movers, Decoys, My Ninety Year Old Roommate and many, many more.

In this episode we talk about:

◼︎Sebby's Journey in TV & Film

◼︎The craft of directing

◼︎Behind the scenes insights

◼︎Advice for aspiring directors and creatives

Follow Sebby Cluer:

IG: @ drcluer

The D'Ascenzo Zone: Comedy shorts & A podcast! ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ If you prefer to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4zzMZMgQhd3SBUYqz?si=vg_AaJS5QdO6cCQffTIFYw◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone#podcast #tdz #tv #film #director #directing

Founders of Evolve to Excel, Vanessa Zingaro and Greg Sutton are a husband and wife team who have coached thousands of clients to transform their body, mind and habits through fitness and nutrition. From building muscle, to losing weight to improving your relationship with food, they bring real world strategies that actually work.

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We talk about:

◼︎Greg & Vanessa’s Journey + Coaching Philosophy

◼︎Motivation & Mindset Tools

◼︎Forming Healthy Habits

◼︎Approaches to nutrition & fitness

◼︎GLP-1 Medications (WeGovy, Ozempic)

◼︎Protein, Creatine & Supplements

Follow Vanessa & Greg at Evolve to

Excelwww.evolvetoexcel.com

◼︎IG: @evolvetoexcel

◼︎IG: @vanessa_zingaro_

◼︎IG: @coach.greg.sut

The D'Ascenzo Zone:

◼︎Subscribe:    / @thedascenzozone  

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◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr...

◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz...

◼︎TDZ Instagram:   @thedascenzozone  

◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone

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