Yacht rock- classified as 70’s and 80’s soft rock music- used to be considered a “guilty pleasure.” Now, it’s simply called “yacht rock” and it’s in high-demand, year round.

In this episode, Sandy chats with 3 members of “Yachtley Crew”- Tommy Buoy, Sailor Hawkins, and Baba Bouy-about their journey to becoming the world’s ultimate yacht-rock band.

Topics include (in order)

• Do they ever get noticed in regular clothes?
• Local LA shows coming up!
• How do you explain yacht-rock to someone who doesn’t get it?
• This is more than a performance- it’s cardio
•  How the band started as a converstion in a hot tub
•  Crazy interactions with fans + fun costumes
• What artists have they covered that have come to their show? (Sebastian Bach is a big fan!)
•  Do they have a preference of performing on land or sea?
•  Lessons they’ve learned about themselves through being in this band

To watch this interview on Youtube, click HERE.

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So...what's up with this wienerdog obsession?!

In this episode, Sandy talks to Claire Wolfson- founder of BeanGoods- a wildly popular (and growing fast!) wienerdog AND human merchandise store. They discuss:

• Has the doxie obsession been growing more...or are people finally understanding how ADORBS they really are?
• Things only weenie parents understand
• What was the inspiration behind "Bean Goods?" 
• Wienerdog "side-eye": yes, it's a thing.
• The ever-growing ween community

Find BeanGoods online HERE!

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In this episode, Sandy chats with Omar Covarrubias- also known as "The Great Omar"- comedian, magician, and creator of the WILDLY popular "The 5am Crew." What started as a goal to keep himself accountable a few years ago has now turned into a weekly group with THOUSANDS of participants meeting at 5am, 3 times a week to hike. 

Topics discussed (in order)

• How Omar was inspired to create "The 5am Crew."
• Omar's hardest hike, and Sandy's embarrassing "panting" confession
• Candid hiking photos = NO.
• The real purpose of this group goes FAR beyond hiking...it's creating memories and hope
• That time Omar accidentally slept in......(we've all been there!)
• Life lessons this group has taught him and how it's changed his health
• Comedy and being a professional magician- how did this start?!
• Dealing with a-hole crowds
• Can we ever blame the audience??

Follow Omar HERE and HERE

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In this VERY special first episode, Sandy talks to author/speaker and founder of "Glow Power Global" -a moving self-love meditation- Desiree Phillips. The irony is that years ago- when Sandy was a teenager- Desiree was her TEACHER in a self-esteem workshop her parents forced her to be in! 

Topics discussed (in order): 

• Daisy (the workshop Sandy attended)
• How to "love yourself" and manage your inner critic
• A visualization exercise Sandy still can't do
• What is "Glow Power Global?"
• Desiree's book, "The Unborn Desire" and how we ALL have a whisper from the Universe
• Managing difficult energies in our lives- especially family

Follow Desiree HERE and HERE.

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Welcome to the Sandy Stec Show. This is a podcast about how personal growth and vulnerability can also be funny and sometimes a little dark. I don't really believe in TMI, I want all the details. Tune-in for interviews, personal stories, lifestyle segments, and hopefully just moments that can bring you back to yourself.

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