Defined: The Podcast

Defined Podcast With Michael Dubose Sr.

Defined Podcast With Michael DuBose Sr.

Michael DuBose Sr. is a video game collector with 1,406 games and 26 consoles. He also collects music records and creates YouTube videos sharing advice with other collectors and showing his video game pickups.⁠ ⁠ Michael came to us when we were initially recording our Prison Roundtable podcast and although scheduling didn't work out - the conversation gets to live on!

Defined Podcast with Jacqueline Stevens, Soulful Relationship Coach

"My personal journey of “making it” to the top of my career in the beauty industry and being clinically burnt out led me to my true “Eat Pray Love” spiritual & internal quest to rediscover who the f*** I was without all the external achievements, roles, + relationships I had defined myself by.  Once I dove in? I literally transformed from the inside out. I broke relationship patterns of toxic codependency, people-pleasing, created a secure attachment style, overcame anxiety and cognitive pa...

Men's "Advocacy" Roundtable Podcast

Our first female only podcast! We were so inspired by Elysia Buss during her individual podcast that we couldn't help but bring together this incredible batch of strong women to share the work they do as feminists and men's advocates.⁠ ⁠ Pst...don't forget to celebrate International Men's Day! ⁠ ___________ Dannie Snyder is a filmmaker, theatre practitioner, spoken word artist, percussionist, activist, and the co-host of a podcast on artivism called Re – Flect / Calibrate. She has fought ...

Defined Podcast with Trenton Garvey, Hell's Kitchen S20 Winner

Trenton Garvey came from a rough and unstable household in Rogers, Arkansas. He had spent much of his late teenage years and early twenties focusing on his craft in order to provide stability for both him and his Fiancé. ⁠ ⁠ Trenton studied at a small culinary school for over three years whilst working three jobs. Three years after graduating, he was granted the opportunity to work with Gordon Ramsay on Hells Kitchen and WON! ⁠ ⁠ "I am taking the job at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Las Vegas. I’m ...

Defined Podcast with Trenton Garvey: Hells Kitchen Season 20 Winner

Trenton Garvey came from a rough and unstable household in Rogers, Arkansas. He had spent much of his late teenage years and early twenties focusing on his craft in order to provide stability for both him and his Fiancé. ⁠ ⁠ Trenton studied at a small culinary school for over three years whilst working three jobs. Three years after graduating, he was granted the opportunity to work with Gordon Ramsay on Hells Kitchen and WON! ⁠ ⁠ "I am taking the job at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Las Vegas. I’m ...

Defined Podcast with Aletha Williams, CEO

Aletha graduated from the Naval Academy and served 20 years in the US Navy. She was a forerunner in that her graduating class was one of the first group of women authorized to be on combatant ships! It was a struggle to be accepted in a male dominant field, to say the least. Following her retirement, Aletha started an art coaching business. Due to a traumatic event that lasted five years, Aletha came to reassess her second career. She is now a third-year student in a Ph.D. program for Mind &...

Defined Podcast with Aletha Williams

Aletha graduated from the Naval Academy and served 20 years in the US Navy. She was a forerunner in that her graduating class was one of the first group of women authorized to be on combatant ships! It was a struggle to be accepted in a male dominant field, to say the least. Following her retirement, Aletha started an art coaching business. Due to a traumatic event that lasted five years, Aletha came to reassess her second career. She is now a third-year student in a Ph.D. program for Mind &...

Defined Podcast with Jacob Allegra, Guest from Prison Reform Roundtable

Jacob Allegra spent most of his teen years in Juvenile Detention, but that didn’t stop him from graduating high school with honors! Today, Jacob is a contributing member of my community, coaches youth football for kids ages 13-14, and is an amateur motorcycle racer. Although his story is filled with self-doubt and guilt from blaming himself for his past - Jacob now knows exactly who he is - a loving, caring, passionate person! 

Defined Podcast With Jacob Allegra

Jacob Allegra spent most of his teen years in Juvenile Detention, but that didn’t stop him from graduating high school with honors! Today, Jacob is a contributing member of my community, coaches youth football for kids ages 13-14, and is an amateur motorcycle racer. Although his story is filled with self-doubt and guilt from blaming himself for his past - Jacob now knows exactly who he is - a loving, caring, passionate person! 

Prison Reform Round Table Pt. 2

Prison Reform Round Table Pt. 2 With Shawn Antonio, Ernst Felon Jr, and Jacob Allegra

Prison Reform Round Table Pt. 2 With Shawn Antonio, Ernst Felon Jr, and Jacob Allegra.  

Prison Reform Round Table Pt. 1 With Shawn Antonio, Ernst Felon Jr, and Jacob Allegra

Prison Reform Round Table Pt. 1 With Shawn Antonio, Ernst Felon Jr, and Jacob Allegra

Prison Reform Round Table Pt. 1

Defined Podcast with Elysia Buss, Equine Facilitated Connection Coach & Massage Therapist

Elysia's journey has been dynamically filled with both tragedy and joy. She started giving people massage when she was 5 years old; "I believed that I was such a big spirit that I could hold the whole world's pain as well as my own so that no one else would ever have to hurt." This intention facilitated the healing of a lot of people but left Elysia with a lot of somatic pain at a young age. She was in pain or felt sick more often than healthy until she started her healing journey when she w...

Defined Podcast with Eric Livingston, "In Transition"

After the loss of his wife to triple-negative breast cancer in 2016, Eric left his career as a hospitality operations executive to be closer to his young son. Knowing he did not have the tools to shepherd both him and his son through their trauma, Eric decided to get to work on bettering himself and developing their relationship so that his son never felt alone.  In 2021, Eric's journey of healing took him on a 3,422-mile cross-country bike ride to raise awareness and fundraise for Camp Kes...

Defined Podcast with Devin Gordon, HR Field Sales Representative

For Devin's entire life, he's had a passion for athletics. His competitive nature and relentless work ethic landed him a Division II Conference Championship in both football and lacrosse while working two jobs and carrying a full course load in school. Knowing that playing in the NFL was not an option, Devin decided to pursue a career in coaching. After graduating, he landed his first football coaching gig as a Grad Assistant for Villanova University. Coaching was an incredible opportunity,...

Defined Podcast with Mashi Cohen, Health/Wellness, & Liberation Coach

Mashi Cohen is a holistic health & wellness coach whose goal is to help others find liberation in body, mind, and spirit. Mashi uses her own experiences of overcoming anorexia, depression, addicition, and anxiety, and leaving an ultra-orthodox religious community, to give a voice to others struggling and to be an example of what is possible. Mashi founded THELIBER8XPERIENCE to provide wholesome and fun movement experiences that leave participants feeling high on life.

Defined Podcast with Jake Baird, Writer & Boxing Coach

Jake Baird was born to two people that were filled with astonishing rage. He remembers fights, violent outbursts, and much screaming. That behavior resulted in Jake being sent off to foster homes. "I felt alone. I was alone. All the time. I lived in my head, where everything was violent chaos."  Jake found boxing through HBO’s Mike Tyson biopic and found that he had an aptitude for it. So...he fought. In the ring, out of the ring, in school, on the street, in traffic, in front of kids, old ...

Defined Podcast with John Hicks Mackenzie, Speaker & Preacher

During the summer of 2006, John Hicks Mackenzie was paralyzed as a passenger in a car accident at the age of 17. He was left a quadriplegic, with one goal in mind; serve God and help others.  For the last 15 years, John has been fighting to do just that! No giving up, turning no back, just pushing forward. 

Defined Round Table Podcast. Subject: Animal Rights & Welfare

Defined Podcast with Amy Phelan, Social Media/Customer Support Manager

At a very young age, Amy Phelan entered the nightlife scene and had to learn REAL quick to not only be able to adapt but to operate some of the biggest events in the world while holding her own in a male-dominated industry. A few years back, Amy shifted her focus to the adult industry where she began to learn a whole new side of events, social media, and navigating a new world that most people don't even know exists...

Defined Podcast with Bradley Kohn, Self Mastery Coach

Bradley Kohn is a modern British renaissance man. He is a published poet and writer, multi-platinum awarded record producer, engineer and songwriter, stuntman, extreme sports athlete, British martial arts medallist, and a long-time meditator. He currently lives in Los Angeles and works as a Self Mastery and Transformation Coach. In 2019 he founded a complete and full-service approach to wellness that augments his coaching with a best-in-class network of Doctors, Practitioners, and Therapist...

Defined Podcast with Jason Gurvitz & Jordan Marinov, Hidden Tears Project

Jason Gurvitz & Jordan Marinov are the founders of Hidden Tears, a production company making media that matters. Together, Jason and Jordan create dynamic films, series, and live events focusing on social impact causes such as human trafficking, women’s rights, prison reform, and more. Alongside special forces, law enforcement, and advocates, Hidden Tears seeks to tell innovative stories and create change! Of course, we were curious about the story behind it all... 

Defined Podcast with Dustin Reynolds, International Man of Mystery

Not knowing how to sail, Dustin Reynolds set out to be the first double amputee to do a 'singlehanded' circumnavigation on a 1968 Alberg 35 after losing his left arm and foot in a motorcycle accident.⁠ He learned by reading sailing books, watching instructional Youtube videos, and cruising around the Hawaiian islands for one month. ⁠ In the following 6 years, he has sailed over 25,000 miles 'singlehanded', visited over 30 countries, and is currently in the Bahamas. ⁠ Dustin plans on trans...

Defined Podcast with Tamieka Briscoe, Screenwriter, Author, & Director

Tamieka Briscoe, is a screenwriter, author. and director from Washington D.C. Her works include the new hit web series, QT—a project she wrote and directed remotely in the spring of 2020 while in quarantine—her debut novel, Like a Moth to a Flame, along with numerous blogs and essays on love, dating, and relationships for various platforms. Her articles have been featured in publications such as The Baltimore Sun and The Gazette. While writing fiction and blogging have always been her passio...

Defined Podcast with Justin Brien, Mental Health Advocate, Inspirational Speaker, & Life Coach

Justin Brien is a Mental Health Advocate, Inspirational Speaker, and Life Coach. From struggling with addiction and his own mental health battles, he was able to emerge on the other side of the tunnel ready to help others see the light! Justin is the creator of 'The Stronger You Project', a 12 week all intensive coaching program that is designed to help people overcome their self-limiting beliefs to become their best versions with improved confidence. He is coached by his mentor and friend ...

Defined Podcast with Sage Gallon, Artist

“I was a Homeless drug addict for ten years, I picked out of garbage cans to eat and now I’m here.” Sage's debut into the Art World was a group show in 2013 called Nebula. It was held in an Airplane Hangar in Santa Monica, CA, and was attended by some 500 people. In early 2014, Sage was named in, NBC's The Grio as One of the 40 Artists to Watch and Sage has not disappointed. Born in Wyandanch Long Island, Sage spent his formative years living in a commune. After moving back to New York wit...

Defined Podcast with Dahn Dior Ballard, Actor, Writer, & Relationship Coach

Dahn Dior Ballard an actor, relationship coach, inspired speaker advocate, and writer of the popular blog, "The Yummy Factor by Dior" where she passionately shared her wisdom and wit on relationships and all things motherhood.  Dahn's tumultuous and nomadic childhood is scattered with stints of homelessness, abuse, and food scarcity, as well as a lifelong strain with her mother who passed away in December 2020. These experiences built the backbone of Dahn's craving for storytelling and the ...

Defined Podcast With Cody Candelario, Chef & Creative

Cody Candelario is nothing short of a creative. A weird little kid (as one should be), he was always drawn towards anything that was hard to accomplish. With this goal in mind, Cody quickly took to cooking at the age of eight and from then on - it was like stepping onto a rollercoaster. At 13, Cody asked for a job for his birthday, started working in a food truck, and hasn't stopped since!   Cody has moved all over the USA, Europe, and Africa getting paid to cook and create. Food trucks, fo...

Defined Podcast with Cody Candelario, Chef & Creative

Cody Candelario is nothing short of a creative. A weird little kid (as one should be), he was always drawn towards anything that was hard to accomplish. With this goal in mind, Cody quickly took to cooking at the age of eight and from then on - it was like stepping onto a rollercoaster. At 13, Cody asked for a job for his birthday, started working in a food truck, and hasn't stopped since!   Cody has moved all over the USA, Europe, and Africa getting paid to cook and create. Food trucks, fo...

Defined & Imperfectly Perfect Round Table Podcast. Subject: Mental Health

Defined & 'Imperfectly Perfect' Round Table Podcast. Subject: Mental Health

Featuring Glenn Marsden, Founder of (Imperfectly Perfect Campaign), Rob Mack (Positive Psychology Expert & Celebrity Happiness Coch), Mikey Tableman (Founder of 'A Mind's Pursuit'), and Damien Bodie (Actor).

Defined Podcast with Sean Toohey, founder of Toohey’s Ties

Six years ago, Sean started "Toohey's Ties" and began creating wooden bowties (we're just as curious as you are!) and learned to sew on a tiny plastic sewing machine his mother bought him for Christmas. The road of being self-taught was full of speed bumps; in the beginning, his first bow tie was shaped off a crookedly cut stencil! As time passed, Sean upgraded his machine and began branching off into the land of pocket squares, custom buttons, and more recently, face masks.⁠

Defined Podcast With Sean Toohey, founder of Toohey’s Ties

Six years ago, Sean started "Toohey's Ties" and began creating wooden bowties (we're just as curious as you are!) and learned to sew on a tiny plastic sewing machine his mother bought him for Christmas. The road of being self-taught was full of speed bumps; in the beginning, his first bow tie was shaped off a crookedly cut stencil! As time passed, Sean upgraded his machine and began branching off into the land of pocket squares, custom buttons, and more recently, face masks.⁠

Defined Podcast With Mikey Tableman, Motivational Speaker & Event Producer

Mike brings light and energy into the world through his dedication to helping others overcome their daily battles with mental health.  A natural-born leader, Mike’s strength comes from his ability to relate and connect with people from all walks of life. With integrity, kindness, and compassion, Mike brings empathy and a deeper human connection to those seeking his guidance. With an emphasis on taking a wide-angle view of the human experience, people are instantly put at ease in his presenc...

Defined Podcast with Mikey Tableman, Motivational Speaker & Event Producer

Mike brings light and energy into the world through his dedication to helping others overcome their daily battles with mental health.  A natural-born leader, Mike’s strength comes from his ability to relate and connect with people from all walks of life. With integrity, kindness, and compassion, Mike brings empathy and a deeper human connection to those seeking his guidance. With an emphasis on taking a wide-angle view of the human experience, people are instantly put at ease in his presenc...

Defined Podcast With Kori Sutton, Private Chef & Season 19 'Hell's Kitchen' Contestant

Chef Kori Sutton discovered her love of cooking early - born in Newport Beach, she learned on her feet in her family’s catering business. Her grandfather was the Executive Chef at the iconic Moulin Rouge and The Brown Derby in Hollywood. Chef Kori trained at the Culinary Institute of America and completed her internship under renowned Master Chef de Cuisine, Thierry Blouet, at Café des Artiste’s French Bistro in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She was the only woman allowed in the kitchen at the t...

Defined Podcast with Kori Sutton, Private Chef & Season 19 'Hell's Kitchen' Contestant

Chef Kori Sutton discovered her love of cooking early - born in Newport Beach, she learned on her feet in her family’s catering business. Her grandfather was the Executive Chef at the iconic Moulin Rouge and The Brown Derby in Hollywood. Chef Kori trained at the Culinary Institute of America and completed her internship under renowned Master Chef de Cuisine, Thierry Blouet, at Café des Artiste’s French Bistro in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She was the only woman allowed in the kitchen at the t...

Defined Podcast with Jianna Bonomi, Fitness Model & Inspirational Writer

Jianna Bonomi is a professional fitness model and inspirational writer.  Her career began when she was recruited and offered full-ride scholarships from over 20 division 1 programs during high school. She played indoor volleyball at The University of San Diego and beach volleyball at The University of Arizona. She represented CA in the California Polynesian All-Stars, was nominated for The City of Lakewood's Youth Hall of Fame and was asked to represent the United States on the USA Women's ...

Defined Podcast With Jianna Bonomi, Fitness Model & Inspirational Writer

Jianna Bonomi is a professional fitness model and inspirational writer.  Her career began when she was recruited and offered full-ride scholarships from over 20 division 1 programs during high school. She played indoor volleyball at The University of San Diego and beach volleyball at The University of Arizona. She represented CA in the California Polynesian All-Stars, was nominated for The City of Lakewood's Youth Hall of Fame and was asked to represent the United States on the USA Women's ...

Defined Podcast with John Bates, Leadership Communication Expert & Coach

After getting his start by absolutely blowing his first talk on the TED stage.....John has gone on to train hundreds of TED/TEDx speakers in countries from the US to Yemen in what he learned, the hard way. He also works with thousands of C-level executives at top global corporations to make their communications "TED-Worthy." Executives from organizations like Johnson & Johnson, NASA (where he most recently trained the Astronauts), Boston Scientific, Navy Special Operations, and more recommen...

Defined Podcast With John Bates, Leadership Communication Expert & Coach

After getting his start by absolutely blowing his first talk on the TED stage.....John has gone on to train hundreds of TED/TEDx speakers in countries from the US to Yemen in what he learned, the hard way. He also works with thousands of C-level executives at top global corporations to make their communications "TED-Worthy." Executives from organizations like Johnson & Johnson, NASA (where he most recently trained the Astronauts), Boston Scientific, Navy Special Operations, and more recommen...

Defined Podcast with Mackenzie Buckner,Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Intuitive Movement Specialist, & Soil Farmer

Defined Podcast with Alicia Antonio, Writer & Actor

Originally from Adelaide, South Australia - Alicia is now based in Los Angeles, California. She was drawn to the stage after seeing Adelaide icon, Dorinda Hafner in a play called "The Colour Keeper And The Gwobbles" at the age of 7. It was at this moment that Alicia knew she was born to tell stories that made people feel something. Alicia went on to become a critically acclaimed theatre actress in her hometown. She has also regularly appeared on television and film in both Australia and the...

Defined Podcast with Daniel Levy, Mentor & Workshop Teacher at Humandalas

In coping with Tourette syndrome and severe depression, Daniel Levy broke through self-destructive cycles using the power of affirmation and intention setting. This led the way to personal development, spiritual awakening, and a life driven by purpose. In his self-healing discovery process, he developed an intention setting process, he calls ‘Humandalas.’ Daniel is the author of 'The Humandalas Ambassador Manual', 'Humandalas Essential Scripts', 'Humandalas Cards', the 'Humandalas app‘, and...

Defined Podcast with Lauren Schwab, Mindset Coach & Founder of Business Baptism

Lauren is an expert in health, wellness, and the mind-body connection. As the creator of Unplugged Mornings, Lauren created a 9-step process to help individuals disconnect to reconnect back to their true selves! In connection to that effort, Lauren has hiked Mount Kilimanjaro, spent almost 60 days living in a cave, and competed with more than 1 million people to win one of 50 coveted spots in a competition reality TV show held on NBC. Lauren has owned two fitness studios, is a certified pe...

Defined Podcast With Aurah Dominica, Sacred Sexuality Practitioner & Bodyworker

Aurah is a highly skilled bodyworker with an array of different modalities that have inspired and strongly influenced her path. Along her journey, she discovered the wild art of Sacred Sexuality and has been actively pursuing this lifestyle for the past 8 years. She has a deep curiosity to weave the ancient ways with more modern holistic teachings and create a toolbox that can help support radical self-love.  Supporting the process, encouraging and empowering others to find the mind-body pra...

Defined Podcast with Ernst Fenelon Jr., Author, Speaker, & Snr. Program Coordinator, The Prison Education Project

 With 29 years of experience with the California and International jail and prison systems, Ernst Fenelon Jr. address criminal justice system injustices and inequalities leading to victories in the Federal 9th Circuit Court (Fenelon v. Riddle, et al) and United States Supreme Court (Holt v. Hobbs, et al). Ernst's focus on prison education, social reintegration, and individual self-empowerment uses the unique "inside and outside" perspective of the Prison Education Project and Reintegration ...

Defined Podcast with Marina Cowell, Flight Attendant, Wellness Coach, & Reiki Healer

Since her early teens, Marina had been in abusive relationships which led her to struggle with depression, anxiety, and other poor choices that almost cost her life. Marina's body became imbalanced, with a variety of health issues, that many doctors could not find the solutions to. After years of self-work, therapy, and support from her family and friends, she discovered holistic practices, meditation, spirituality, and began her path to a healthier lifestyle. Today, Marina is a Flight Att...