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In this episode, Desiree DeCosta is in conversation with Merlin John. Merlin is the founder of BIA Original Golf Apparel company, promoter at We The Beat, and creator of Root Schemes music blog.  Merlin talks about her upbringing in Mesquite, NV, having golf as a large influence in her life. She saw a need for women’s apparel and representation in the golf scene for women. Merlin is on a mission to bring a feeling of strength and independence through her apparel, a statement of empowerment. In Merlin’s words, ‘BIA A Force To Recon With”. biaclothing.com @biaoriginal rootschemeslv.com @rootschemes wethebeat.com@wethebeat

In this episode, Desiree DeCosta is in conversation with Alex Martino. Alex is the founder of Scaling Group LLC an agency that focuses on building wealth utilizing e-commerce platforms. Alex Martino is a self-made entrepreneur. He talks about some of the most expensive mistakes he’s made, and moments that he calls “the best feeling in the world”.

In this episode, Dez interviews Tonyah Dee, founder of YahLight. Tonyah teaches about about finding ways to daily increase inner strength, stability and confidence through practicing spiritual disciplines and healthy habits.  Tonyah talks about healthy habits and self-healing resources. They discuss their personal journeys and even recent examples of how they've needed to look inward to find inner strength and resolve.  Tonyah is an example of a woman dedicated to studying, living, examining and sharing proven methods for health, healing and wellness. She is a seeker of truth and a believer in God. Dez and Tonyah discuss their individual relationships with God and how belief has helped them in dark times. They have an open and candid conversation about their faith and hope this conversation can resonate with anyone seeking God or looking to learn more about God.  Powerful AF Quote  “When we start to look inward, this is when we can get some real power in our lives.”  "We have the answers inside of us." Stay connected with Tonyah Dee https://yahlight.com/about/about-tonyah/

On this episode, Dez interviews Liyin Kok and Rafael Soto, co-founders of Proto101 who seek to bring their clients thoughtfully-engineered fabrics and designs that suit their life and style. They design higher quality, longer lasting, and more sustainable EveryWEAR. They take a more conscious effort to how they see clothes and fabric and try to educate the public about how everyone should build a foundation on their wardrobe and lives.  Liyin and Rafael discuss the difficulties of beginning a start-up and the consistent obstacles of a supply chain in the fashion industry. They discuss how much of an impact simple clothes can have on the environment and climate and why they started up Proto101. They build on key points for start-up entrepreneurs and how relationships are important in a start-up.  Powerful AF Quote  “The biggest effect begins with the smallest footprint”  Stay connected with Liyin Kok and Rafael Soto  https://proto101.com/  Instagram: @proto101official 

On this episode, Dez interviews Lucy De La Rosa, an interior home designer who seeks to guide women to balance the life between their home space and their mental health. She takes a more holistic approach to interior design instead of aesthetics and designs to cater towards mental, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual health of the desired space.    Lucy discusses how important it is for interior design to make a space that makes one feel good inside and provide comfort and relaxation. She explains the steps of how important it is to make a self-care space and how taking time to cater towards one’s mental health in their own home is its own form of healing as well as how to separate work space from personal space.    PowerfulAF Quote “You don’t want to invite any form of negative energy into your self-care space.” - Lucy   Stay Connected with Lucy De La Rosa  lucydeeinteriors.com/  Instagram: @lucydeeinteriors  Pinterest: lucydeeinteriors  Facebook: lucydeeinteriors 

On this episode, Dez interviews John Bazzo, an entrepreneur, investor, and managing partner, who was an early investor and eventual president of My Wine Society. John talks about his passion for wine, and the moment he decided to become a co-owner in the business.   John also discusses the power of subjects such as coffee, food, music, and wine, and their abilities to connect people. He and Dez also talk about what success means to them, and the best way to find that work-life balance.   PowerfulAF Quote “Pivot as necessary.” - John   Stay Connected with John Bazzo @john_bazzo @blendedfest

On this episode, Dez interviews Jake Gallen, a founder, entrepreneur, and podcaster, who is on the path to build the number one talk show in Las Vegas. Jake talks about filling a major void by creating a platform of connectivity that Vegas was so eagerly craving.   Jake also discusses his personal life story, including all his hurdles which allows his grit, perseverance, and self-accountability. He and Dez also talk about the similarities they share as podcasters from the city, and the power and influence of the artform.   PowerfulAF Quote “You just have to find what your authentic self is.” - Jake   Stay Connected with Jake Gallen @jakegallen @theguestlistpod

On this episode, Dez interviews Moee Turbin AKA DJ Moeejito, an activist, educator, DJ, and artist, who works constantly to be a positive force in the community. Moee highlights the importance of education, and how everybody deserves their chance to be as knowledgeable as possible.   Moee also discusses the role music has played in her life, and how she has always been able to find comfort in her creativity. She and Dez also talk about their long-standing relationship, and the work they both do to fight for more representation, especially for women .   PowerfulAF Quote “Create more than you consume.” - Moee   Stay Connected with Moee Turbin Instagram @djmoeejito  www.solo.to/djmoeejito

On this episode, Dez interviews Leticia Apablaza, a self-love coach who’s mission and purpose is to guide individuals to creating daily self-care rituals to live a purposeful life. Leticia focuses on the importance of scheduling and planning out your day, in order to best complete your goals without burning yourself out.   Leticia discusses how crucial failure is to building the life you deserve and finding the greatest ways to flourish, by learning from said failures. She and Dez also talk about how they met, and the blissful self-love techniques they have been able to learn from each other.   PowerfulAF Quote “Learn to surrender and let things go, and trust in that.” - Leticia   Stay Connected with Leticia Apablaza @selflovewithleticia www.selflovewithleticia.com

On this episode, Dez interviews Jag Gatz, a musician and rapper from Las Vegas who focuses on making music built around motivating and inspiring. Jag talks about his creative process, how he got into making music, and the values he holds true to his heart.   Dez and Jag talk about the similarities they share and what it is like working together. Jag then dives into the struggles of staying authentic in the creative space, as well as ignoring what other people say about you. Jag also discusses his latest project Golden Boy, and the symbolism behind the title as well as what the project means to him.   PowerfulAF Quote “Be a good person, be good at what you do, and be yourself.” - Jag   Stay Connected with Jag Gatz @jag_gatz @jgmglv http://hyperurl.co/goldenboyjag https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSj4uxmCfkUUaUQlVeN7BQ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0m2o6BNirWBqMMHG18HfUp?si=Peksw_qXQtqNIGPaKaq-2Q  

On this episode, Dez interviews Sofia Serrato! She is a journalism student and multimedia enthusiast who strives to create for creations sake. Sofia shares her experiences of befriending her anxiety and the power of being open with our feelings to help others.   Sofia discusses the management of all aspects of mental health rather than focusing on getting rid of just the negatives. Her and Dez discuss the frustrating standards that are put upon our feelings and the handlings of our problems. Sofia emphasizes the importance of finding an expressive outlet as a form of self-therapy.     PowerfulAF Quote “You never know who you're helping unless you open up.” - Sofia   Stay Connected with Sofia Serrato @sofiajserrato Space Cow Productions (YouTube)

On this episode, Dez interviews Krystal Alvarado, a podcaster, makeup artist, student, wife, and mother. Krystal talks about how she balances the wide range of responsibilities she has on her plate, as well as how scheduling has played a major role in allowing her to not feel overwhelmed.   Krystal also dives into her upbringing and the effect she feels it had on her as an adult. Krystal and Dez talk about how important it is to reach out for help, in order to really learn how to love yourself and be the best you that you can be. Krystal explains how crucial this process was to her, and how it allows her to be a better parent.   PowerfulAF Quote “Don’t stress the little things.” - Krystal   Stay Connected with Krystal Alvarado @krystalbeauty78 Las Brujas and Friends

On this episode, Dez interviews RC Simon, a specialist in marketing, ecommerce, brand-building, and ministry. RC explains this unique mix of interests as him being all about the Bible, business, and branding. RC and Dez talk about their faiths and relationships with religion, and dive into how they feel religion is portrayed in the media.    RC discusses some of his favorite verses in the bible, and how much power he feels that those words can hold. He and Dez also talk about the impacts of business on social media, and the ways to deal with the negative aspects in a positive manner.   PowerfulAF Quote “Death and life is in the power of the tongue.” - RC   Stay Connected with Rae Grillo @rcsimon @simonxmedia

On this episode, Dez interviews Rae Grillo, an intuitive psychic and spiritual coach who seeks to guide women to claim their power and achieve relationship success through deep innerwork and guidance from the spirit. Rae focuses on the impact that her neighborhood, family, and marriage situations have had on the way she thinks, and the connection between empaths and narcissists that gets    Rae discusses the patterns that lead to codependency, and the best ways to handle these tough and agonizing feelings. She and Dez also talk about the deep friendship they’ve shared and the ways in which they have helped each other, be it through the mental or physical forms.   PowerfulAF Quote “The more healing that you do, the more your vibration is going to raise.” - Rae   Stay Connected with Rae Grillo @raegrillo raegrillo.com

On this episode, Dez interviews Thai Ha Sloan, a life and wellness coach who seeks to help others learn to love themselves. Thai Ha focuses on her painful experiences in her upbringing, that allowed her to see a new way to live freely and vibrantly.   Thai Ha discusses how she learned the healthiest ways to take care of her body, and how these methods could hopefully heal others as well. She and Dez also reminisce on knowing each other back in middle school, and how her incidents in the past taught her valuable life lessons about health and energy.   PowerfulAF Quote “Allow yourself to just be.” - Thai Ha   Stay Connected with Thai @thaihasloan

On this episode, Dez interviews Morgyn Danae, a holistic healer who uses her past experiences with trauma to help guide others. Morgyn especially focuses on using love to heal, through methods such as dance and wellness.   Morgyn discusses how she got into holistic healing, and who she aims to help with her expertise. She also talks about the ways listeners can take their own personal steps to work on their well-being through improving their energy.   PowerfulAF Quote “Just being yourself makes a difference.” - Morgyn   Stay Connected with Morgyn @morgyndanaewellness morgyndanae.com

On this episode, Dez interviews Kenneth El Brady, an entrepreneur and podcast host of Positive Minds Only. His podcast documents his journey towards success while keeping a positive mind, as he navigates the peaks and valleys of life.   Kenneth talks about some of his earlier struggles in his upbringing, family, and career. Constant rough changes are what brought Kenneth to this point today, and his ability to get through them is why he likes to speak and inspire on his podcast.   PowerfulAF Quote “There’s people who went through exactly what you went through, and they’re succesful.“ - Kenneth   Stay Connected with Kenneth @iamkennethel @positive_minds_only

On this episode, Dez interviews Jess Castillo, a blogger and social change maker @coffeedateswithjess on a mission to bring more connection through coffee. Jess Castillo brings the essence of coffee to you through her blog @coffeedateswithjess. We talk about her personal connection to coffee and how channeling her love and passion has created a platform for social causes and bringing people together.  PowerfulAF Quote“It’s good to have a goal, but not a guide. The journey will give you the steps as long as you have the goal in mind.” - Jess“Use yesterday as your benchmark.” - Dez Stay Connected with Jess Castillo@coffeedateswithjess@bloomingmindsinbloom

On this episode, Dez interviews Keyen Lage, an ex-NFL Player turned heart centered leadership coach and emotional intelligence expert. Keyen talks about his journey as an ex-NFL player and how he became the coach he is today. They dive into some cutting edge topics like detaching from outcomes to create flow for your business along with Keyen's personal experience using planet medicine like ayahuasca as a healing tool. Tune in to hear all this and more! PowerfulAF Quote“You are capable of being loved as you are.” Stay Connected with Keyen Lage@keyen.lagefacebook.com/LageKeyen

On this episode, Dez is interviewed by Monica Garcia on The Love Yourself Foundation's Podcast! Dez talks about allowing yourself to feel difficult emotions, transformative yet simple self-care techniques, and her journey of self-love and understanding.