If I Could
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThe If I Could podcast explores the journey of people who chose to follow what they are passionate about. You will learn about how each of these people got over that first step and onto a pathway of pursuing their dream. Each episode, you will meet a new guest. Be it Acting, Comedy, Magic, Writing, etc., you will learn that their first step was not so different from any of ours. I hope you will join me to learn about each of these people, their fascinating stories, and gain inspiration to carve out your own path.
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A Vitamin a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
January 04, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWelcome back to another episode of the If I Could Podcast, where we take a look at how a person made their dream turn into reality. I am willing to bet that most everyone listening to today’s show has bought a vitamin or supplement at some point in time. It seems like there is a vitamin for just about everything these days. And there is no stopping the industry. The Global Dietary Supplements Market Size is estimated to grow to $240 Billion by 2028. But how does one know which vitamin ...
Change your Lens, Change your Life
November 17, 2022 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBPhotographs have the ability to inspire us, to make us laugh, to make us cry, the list goes on and on. Whether it’s capturing a moment in nature, or a memory you cherish with your loved ones, we all have our own experience taking photos. In today’s episode, we will meet Julius Allen, an aspiring photographer, who has assisted on shoots with some of the best in the industry. Julius shares his journey on how his passion turned into action. So how did Julius become a professional photograph...
From Being a Football Fan to Being a Football Reporter
October 24, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBHave you ever wondered what it’s like to write about sports as a career? As a fellow sports nut, I am always intrigued by the people I see that either write about famous athletes or are on TV covering sporting events. In today’s episode, we will meet Usayd Koshul, who covers the Chicago Bears for @bearreport. Usayd shares his journey from studying journalism to making inroads to cover his home town team. So how did Usayd become a sports writer for the Chicago Bears??? Let’s find out. ...
Building a Global Training Institute
September 15, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBHave you ever been curious about a subject? And that curiosity lead you to not only learn the subject yourself, but share your passion about it with others? Well, that is exactly what our guest has accomplished. In today’s episode, we will meet Carlos González de Villaumbrosia. Founder and CEO of Product School. What started off as a desire to learn more about Product Management, has grown into a full-fledged Product Management Training Institute with over 1 million community members. ...
Journey into the Hallowed Halls of Congress
January 29, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBHave you ever wondered what it’s like to run for office? What a typical day must be like for those in Congress? If you’re like me, I often wondered how someone got started in their political career. Our guest on this show, will help us get a glimpse of what that life is like. In today’s episode, we will meet Muad Hrezi. He is running for US Congress. Muad shares his fascinating journey about how he got interested in running for office, and what he hopes to change through his campaign....
Painting your dreams into reality
December 06, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWelcome back to another episode of the If I Could Podcast, In today’s episode, we will meet Myra Miller, founder of M.V.M. Art design. Myra specializes in watercolor, marker art, and tattoo designs. You can find out more information about Myra’s work on Instagram at m.v.m.artdesign and on Etsy at www.etsy.com/shop/mvmartdesign Myra’s journey starts off like many people we have had on this show. She had reached an inflection point in her life. She could either continue down the co...
Tale of the Serial Entrepreneur
October 21, 2021 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn today’s episode of the If I Could podcast, we will meet Jake Sadoff, partner and co-founder of Restore Hair. A hair restoration company that has taken the world by storm. His clients include Brian Urlacher, Ryne Sandberg, and even Neon Deon Sanders. You can find out more about Restore on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and on the web at restorehair.com. Jake’s journey into entrepreneurship started a long time ago, right when he was finishing high school. We will dive deep into le...
Pursuing Hip Hop Dreams
September 19, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn today’s episode of the IfICouldPodcast, we will meet Kayem, a Chicago-based hip hop artist. He was listed by Yahoo! Music as one of the 6 best things we saw at SXSW. He has been listed as one of CNN’s “Most Interesting People”. He's been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Complex Mag, and the New York Times. His latest single, Medlock Road is absolutely sensational!! You can find out more about Kayem on IG, Clubhouse, and Twitter @thisiskayem. Also, if you are enjoying the sh...
From Creative Director to Powerlifting World Record Holder
August 29, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode of the If I Could Podcast, we will meet Tina Ullman. A creative director and graphic designer by day, and powerlifting champion by night. It was just over 2 years ago, when Tina discovered the sport of powerlifting. In that short amount of time, she has gone on to hold over 21 state records for Ohio with the United States Powerlifting Association, 16 state records for Ohio, 7 American records in the American Powerlifting Association, and 12 world records in the World Power...
From Suit&Tie to Sous-chef to Restauteur
August 01, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWelcome back to another episode of the If I Could Podcast, A show that gives you an inside view at what steps a person took to start living their dream. I’m your host, Amad Amin. In today’s episode, we will meet Zubair Mohajir. He is the founder of the Wazwan Restaurant Group. He has worked at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon, at Gaggan in Bangkok, Thailand, and is about to open his highly anticipated South Asian flavored cuisine restaurant called Aman. You can find out more about Zubair on IG t...
The Humble Poet
July 11, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBWelcome back to another episode of the If I Could Podcast, a show that gives you an inside view at what steps a person took to start living their dream. I’m your host, Amad Amin. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live the life of a poet? Well, in today’s episode, we will do just that. Faisal Mohyuddin was kind enough to join us on the show. He is a writer, artist, and educator. The author of The Displaced Children of Displaced Children and The Riddle of Longing, and an award win...
From Mr. Texas to Celebrity Fitness Trainer
June 16, 2021 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWelcome back to another episode of the If I Could Podcast, a show that gives you an inside view at what steps a person took to start living their dream. In today’s episode, we will meet Rehan Jalali. He is the President of the Supplement Research Foundation, CEO at mygenxdna, he is a nationally recognized Certified Sports Nutritionist, an author of the sixpackdietplan, his clients range from Ben Affleck to Sylvester Stallone, and he recently gave a TED talk, where he performed the very fi...
I've got two turntables and a microphone
May 30, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWelcome back to another episode of the If I Could Podcast, a show that gives you an inside view at what steps a person took to start living their dream. I’m your host, Amad Amin. In today’s episode, we will meet Sam Alex. Sam is the creator, executive producer, and host of the nationally syndicated radio program “The Sam Alex Show”. Sam’s interviews have received coverage from a wide range of media outlets, including The Today Show, Variety, Entertainment Tonight, and E! News, just to n...
The Art of Mindfulness, Manifestation, and Meditation
May 08, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn today’s episode of the If I Could Podcast, we will meet Joe Hehn. Joe is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to mindfulness, manifestation, and meditation. You will hear how, through his own journey of self-discovery, Joe started to understand how to reprogram his mind, define his version of success, and help others along the way. You can find Joe on Instagram and YouTube at Joe Hehn, he also has a website www.joe-hehn.com, and recently launched a master class on udemy that you should ...
DJFlipside and The Art of Spinning
April 19, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn today’s episode, we will meet DJ Flipside. Flipside has had quite a remarkable career. From his days spinning in college bars to being featured on Chicago's own B96 (Flipside at 5), and being a producer for Jump Smokers. You will hear his journey and how he has made a name for himself worldwide. You can find Flipside on 104.3 Jams radio, on Twitch at DJFLIPSIDE33, and DJing at Chicago Bulls and White Sox games. For all the latest news, you can go to his website www.djflipside.com, a...
From Photographer to Filmmaker
April 05, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode of the If I Could Podcast, we will meet Grace Pisula. Grace is an award winning photographer and filmmaker. She founded Gold Point Studio in 2018. Her experience has ranged from designer, cinematographer, animator, and film editor. Grace was named Midwest Female Filmaker of the year in 2019. You can connect with Grace on IG at gpthedp and at goldpointstudio. You can visit her websites gracepisula.com and goldpointstudio.com. So how did Grace go from an aspiring photog...
From Freelance to Founder
April 05, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode of the If I Could Podcast, we will meet Grace Pisula. Grace is an award winning photographer and filmmaker. She founded Gold Point Studio in 2018. Her experience has ranged from designer, cinematographer, animator, and film editor. Grace was named Midwest Female Filmaker of the year in 2019. You can connect with Grace on IG at gpthedp and at goldpointstudio. You can visit her websites gracepisula.com and goldpointstudio.com. So how did Grace go from an aspiring photog...
Field of Dreams
March 18, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this episode of the If I Could Podcast, we will meet Shawn Barton. Shawn is a former major league baseball player. His career spanned over 30 years as he went from pitching to coaching to scouting. Now Shawn enjoys giving back to the community and teaching kids his love of the game. So, how did Shawn go from a kid playing sandlot baseball to a career in the pros…let’s find out! Episode Guide: Intro to Shawn: 0:00 Shawn’s childhood and pursuing baseball: 1:53 Draft and Pro Care...
Stop Chasing Happiness and Start Choosing It
March 04, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBOn this episode of the ificouldpodcast, we will meet Michael Hahn. Mike is an international speaker, executive coach, and author of Hero Habits. Through his work, Mike has helped thousands of people design a winnable game based on their natural strengths. You can find him at herohabits.org, on linked in at MichaelHenryHahn, and on Instagram @herohabits. So how did Mike make the transition from the field of finance to a career motivating others? Let’s find out... Contact us: @ificou...
From the Court Room to the Hollywood Writers' Room
February 20, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn today’s episode of the If I Could podcast, we will meet Kamran Pasha. A once rising star in the field of law, who chose to pursue his true passion for writing. His work has been featured across a variety of Hollywood movies and tv shows (Sleeper Cell and Bionic Woman to name a few) and he has also written two fantastic books, Mother of the Believers and Shadow of the Swords. You can find Kamran on Instagram at kamranpasha72. So how did Kamran go from the court room to the Hollywood ...
Do You Believe in Magic?!?!
January 31, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, you will meet Arthur Trace, also known as The Artful Deceiver. A renowned magician, who is highly acclaimed as one of the most unique acts in the world of magic today. He has been featured on Penn & Teller’s, Fool Us, and starred in Masters of Illusion on the CW Network. His accolades include being awarded the International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Medal, he was the FISM award winner at the World Championships of Magic, and most recently he was nominated as the Sta...
From Rx to LOLs
January 20, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode you will meet Billy Diangelo, Cameroonian west African native born in Chicago. Pharmacist by day, comedian by night, Billy tells us about how one trip to L.A. changed his life forever. He is the actor, writer, and director of his African Dad series/skits on YouTube. The winner of the 2018 Sway comedy show in New York. He has done shows all over the U.S. and in Europe, including shows with Michael Blackson, Damon Williams, Ray Lipowski, and Bruhman from the 5th floor fro...
Pursuing the Art of Acting
January 13, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode we will meet Bassam Abdelfattah, a film and stage actor who lives in Chicago. But Bassam, wasn't always an actor. In fact, he was a very successful Financial Services professional. However, one day, he came upon an inflection point in his life and decided to follow his passion for acting. Since then, he has worked with several well-known Chicago theaters as well as The Public Theater in New York City. His television work includes Showtime's The Chi, Amazon's Philip K. Dic...
Pilot Episode
January 09, 2021 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.58 MBEver have a case of the Monday's? If so, this podcast is for you! The If I Could podcast explores the journey of people who chose to pursue their passion. You will hear fascinating stories from individuals and how they got over their hesitation and onto a pathway of pursuing their dream. In every episode, you will meet a new guest ranging from acting, comedy, magic, writing, etc. Hear about how they pursued their dreams, what were the first steps they took, and what obstacles they had...