Wake Up The Sun

Vincent Ventiera now known as Vinsane has made a name for himself by following what he loves to do. Barber and part time DJ, Vinny took a chance at love on the reality show The Bachelorette which launched him into the national spotlight. He parlayed it into a marketing media blitz, began telling his story and traveling around the country DJ'ing and throwing epic events.

His routine can change quite often with the amount traveling he does but sticks to a few basics and stays consistent to what makes him happy. As a DJ / Producer, jet setter, and all around entertainer he aims to bring an incredible overall experience to anyone and everyone. Stay connected, and follow the VINSANITY for upcoming music videos, original tracks, and appearances by following him on all Social Media platforms by the username @VinnyVinsane. Enjoy the pod and let us know what you think!

From an addict living on the streets to fitness entrepreneur, Kaisa Kerwin has overcome countless trials and adversity to get where she is today. She is the owner and operator of The Fit Shop, a fitness studio in North Miami beach where she helps and impacts those seeking a change in their workout routine. 

She is also a DJ, pilot, mom, entrepreneur among many other responsibilities that she gets to enjoy every single day. She has recently celebrated over 10 years of sobriety and approaches each moment with a healthy positive attitude and insanely contagious energy.

The Fit Shop has recently expanded to offer a more amenities with the repair and body recovery side of fitness to a fully loaded snack bar with many delicious coffees, smoothies and other delectable treats.

I hope you enjoy listening to her journey and how she got to where she is today by being open, honest and transparent.

Enjoy the pod and please go follow her on instagram @kaisakerwin and @thefitshopmiami. 

When you are in the area make sure to drop in to one of her awesome workouts fueled by some great music and energy.

Enjoy!

Boxer, coach, trainer, and many other titles can be used to describe Ann-Marie Saccurato. Her life has been a series of amazing accomplishments, learning experiences and challenges that she has overcome. Her passion and dedication to help others and truly make an impact in another's life is paramount to all else. I had the pleasure of sitting down with her after a friend introduced us over social media. 

In 1995, she overcame tremendous odds after suffering life threatening injuries from a car wreck. She was told she would never walk again.  She proved them wrong with an epic comeback, dedication to training, rehabilitation and getting herself in peak physical condition. She went on to play college basketball and entered the world of competitive boxing in which she was a rising star and collected several titles.

She is a head trainer/coach at the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, mentors clients online and carries an incredible message which she shows by example every day. I hope you enjoy the pod and please make sure to follow us social media, give a review and follow along as we get to learn more about some amazing people in this community.

From a quiet normal day to day life in Boca Raton Florida to her whole life being turned upside down, listen to how Stephanie Mandell; mother, daughter, wife, entrepreneur turned life shattering news into her new normal. I met Stephanie almost 10 years ago and was her daughters elementary school teacher. She and her family were incredibly kind to me during that time and through my own struggles when I hit rock bottom. Over the last 5 years, Steph has made the best of every situation and started a business with her oldest daughter which is exploding across the country. Please listen in and learn about one of the strongest women I have ever met with one of the greatest comeback stories. Enjoy the pod! 

Be sure to follow Steph on instagram at @floridaseaturtlecompany. 

An epic podcast about turning tragedy into triumph. Charles has seen it all from the loss of his two brothers, moving down south, overcoming addiction, giving back and ultimately by a chance encounter finding his passion for fighting. In this podcast he speaks of giving back, how important it is in his daily routine to be helping someone and reaching out to those who are starting their life over.  All of this while he has been training to get back into peak physical condition to enter the UFC octagon and fight on Friday October 18, 2019 in his hometown of Boston Massachusetts. Please enjoy the podcast and support Charles by watching his first fight in over a year this Friday night! Boston Strong.

You can follow Charles on instagram @charlesrosamma and his non profit www.chuckysfight.com.

A chance encounter led to a brand new career in radio and pursuing something she loves. Check out this episode with radio host Chelsea Taylor of WIRK where she dives into her daily routine of balancing her passion in radio with her amazing family life. Life is awesome and her gratitude of saying that she GETS to do the things she loves versus HAVE to shines through in her story. She embodies effort, hard work and enjoying every single aspect of her life, career and connecting with people in her daily routine.

Learn more about Chelsea by visiting her on Instagram @_chelseaonair .

Nicole Marchand Aucoin is the founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition. Nicole was introduced to the importance of nutrition at a young age after her mother was diagnosed with cancer. She has worked in the fitness and nutrition arena for over 10 years and her program is currently run at hundreds of nutrition practices and gyms worldwide. Nicole provides health coaching through exercise and diet to help her clients meet their goals.

In this interview, Nicole dives into her everyday routine of balancing her career, family, personal and business goals. She firmly believes in doing something you love every day and taking care of your body, mind and spirit. 

Learn more about Nicole by visiting her on Instagram @nicole_rd_hsn or checking out her business @growyournutritionbusiness. 

Nani Edry is the creator and owner of Nani’s Dough and Bakery. He has since closed the door of his bakery in order to give his full attention to work on new projects in the food world. 

Before he opened up his shop, he worked really hard in the corporate world. He Burned himself out working on big tech projects in San Francisco. No finish line in that world. As he explains in the interview, "As soon as you finish a project, you’ve got twenty more." After working so hard to fulfil someone else’s vision, Nani wanted to work to fulfill his own vision. 

After wrapping up a tech project in Hawaii, Nani moved home to Delray Beach and decided to master the science of making doughnuts. In his opinion, it was a way for him to recenter himself, reground himself. 

Throughout the interview, Nani discusses the importance of disconnecting and recharging in order to be the most successful version of himself. Learn more about Nani and the You can connect with Nani directly by visiting his instagram @naniedry. 

Mary Ann is a yoga instructor, founder of Mat Matterz, and Lululemon Ambassador. She has been teaching yoga since 2010 and has been practicing yoga and meditation for even longer. Through yoga and meditation, Mary Ann has a passion for helping people process the difficult things that come up in their lives. Her organization, Mat Matterz, helps people apply yoga and mindfulness practices to the other facets of their lives. In other words, it helps you connect your mind, body, and breath, even when you are off your mat. 

Throughout this interview, Mary Ann describes the important rituals that help her create the tone for each day, practices that keep her centered, and the power of the vibrations that those practices create.

Learn more about Mary Ann by visiting her Instagram @matmatterz. You can also practice with her at Yoga Journey in Boca Raton, FL.

Nicole is the founder and creator of the Chestee, a patented sports bra designed for women who work out with barbell. Nicole’s “aha!" moment came to her when she was competing at Wadapalooza in 2012. As one of two women competing, she was grouped with a men's heat. She was competing in a 20-minute AMRAP and all the barbells were baking in the sun. After feeling how hot and uncomfortable the bare bar was on her chest, she reracked her bar and stuffed her tank top underneath her sports bra. Soon after, she designed her own prototype, patented her design, and began outfitting female athletes and competitors. 

Throughout the interview, Nicole shares about how her life in the corporate world informed her business, as well as some of the most significant habits in her life. From making the bed every morning, to reading and writing, to daily meditation, Nicole shares the ways that she stays organized and inspired. 

Learn more about Nicole by visiting her on Instagram @butterandbiscuits or checking out her business @thechestee.