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Setting Stages
by eddie macaranas
Eddie Macaranas is a former dancer who connects with people hustling an unconventional path in areas ranging from leadership, art, business, entertainment, health & fitness, social media, and lifestyle so that you can leverage their knowledge and experiences to gain an edge on your personal & professional improvement. Discover how you can create a clearer path in your journey by learning from those who have Set the Stage in multiple disciplines. Gain a better understanding of the strategies, struggles, & successes of real leaders and real people. Welcome to Setting Stages!
Episodes
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S02E07: This DJ Be Quarantined - Faders, Fundraisers, & Frontliners
Mike Mendoza is a DJ and graphic designer who loves bringing people together through food and music. DJ Mike Rawk's collaborative spirit brought him to partner with local restaurants in Long Beach, CA to provide food to front line medical personnel during the Coronavirus pandemic. He talks to us...
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S02E06: #STAYHOME with Melinda
Melinda Guerrero talks about practicing Social Distancing and going stir crazy. She's an outdoors enthusiast, so I don't blame her for feeling frustrated while in self isolation. Maybe you're feeling some anxiety - or boredom - too, so Melinda will share how she's kept herself engaged during the...
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S02E05: Caring Thru Quarantine
The COVID-19 aka Corona Virus pandemic has the world in quarantine and many of us in city-wide lock downs. Milad Sadegi is a photographer who shares his insight on managing a business, tending to clients, and caring for people during this time of uncertainty. Connect with My Guest: Milad Sadegi…
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S02E04: He Triumphed Over Tragedy
Meet my close friend, Jeff. Listen to the story of how he lived through fast times, hard lessons, and ultimately triumphed over tragedy. Jeff shares his very personal story of overcoming drug abuse. If you, or anyone you know, are in search of options to prevent or avoid harm to yourself or…
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BSEM 011: Meet Larry
This episode is based on a blog post I published back in 2012 about a kid named Larry and his little brother. You'll find a correlation between their relationship and the relationship you have with failure and shortcomings. Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages...
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S02E03: Gi and Me
This is the story of how my wife and I met. Gi and I had a very fast-moving relationship, and today you’ll learn just how unorthodox our life together came to what we know it to be. We open up quite a bit, so you’ll get a taste of our dynamic as a couple and as parents. We share the challenges of...
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I recorded an impromptu podcast. Much like many of you, I’m currently struggling to unravel my thoughts and emotions from the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant - father, husband, friend, and NBA legend. The only way I really know how to express emotions these days, is through spoken word. After...
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BSEM 010: Top Podcasting Questions
There are three common questions I'm asked when it comes to podcasting. I'll share with you how I address those questions based on what I've learned in the last two years of hosting a podcast. Learn the simple way of kick-starting your own podcast journey. I'll convince you that you don't need...
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S02E02: Take a Year Off to Travel the World
Meet the Suess Family! They took a year off of their life in California and decided to take the kids with them around the world for one year. Enjoy their story as they share their adventures abroad, the inspiration behind the year-long experience, some tips they learned along the way, and so much...
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S02E01: I've Got a Lot of Explaining to Do
I'm BACK! To kick-start this second season, I've asked my friend, Ramon Gonzalez, to host the first episode as he interviews ME as the guest. It's been months since the last season of the show, and I'm excited to share with you what I've been up to, what I've learned about myself, some of my ups...
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S02E00: The First HOST is Announced!
Setting Stages is coming back for Season TWO. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I will be the first guest scheduled for Episode 1 and I'm choosing an audience member to HOST Setting Stages! This little micro-episode announces said host. Let's get to work... and let's GO!
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Ep 026: Perfection isn't Killing Her Ambition
Steffy Abayan is a female vocalist from San Diego. She'll definitely dive into her journey in music, but what I learned from Steffy is that she's a great example of being "patient with the process." She stands by perfection as she works on her album (to be released this Summer 2019). Learn…
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BSEM 009: Throwback Thursday - Celebrating 25 Episodes of Setting Stages
Setting Stages podcast has reached its 25th episode and I wanted to celebrate by revisiting a handful of my favorite moments from the show. You'll learn about triumphs that emerged from tragedies, decision-making strategies of a CEO, the meaning of happiness as described by a 12-year-old, and how...
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Ep 025: How to Start Your Day at 4AM
It's been known that successful people start their day very early in the morning - as early as 4AM. This habit isn't for everyone, and today's episode will explain who should embrace the practice, and why some people shouldn't even try waking up that early. Starting your day in the early hours...
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BSEM 008: I Stepped Away from Social Media... Sorta
Taking a break from Social Media is healthy (or so I've read). In this episode I'll explain why I'm taking a hiatus, the benefits of putting down my phone, what I've learned in the process, and what I plan to do with my learning. Communication is a huge part of our connection as humans. How has...
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Ep 024: Our Dream Job is Our Day Job
Kevin and Dea Nguyen do what they love and love what they do. This formula, as cliche as it sounds, is exactly how they live, and they'll explain what it takes and how they do it. They are professional dancers who travel the world as teachers and document their journeys on their YouTube channel.…
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BSEM 007: She was Missing a Shoe!
Have you ever learned a new lesson or been reminded of a virtue when some subtle moment happens? It's difficult to explain, but one example might be the way a child's honesty and innocence can teach you a thing about humility, or about curiosity and excitement. This Back Stage installment...
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Ep 023: A Leap of Faith Can Change Your Life, Joni Rayos
We all experience fear, and many of us want to explore and reach our potential. Learn how to harness the power and truth about your past and change your limiting beliefs. I'm joined by Joni Rayos Samilin, a personal development and business coach who combines her personal experience and...
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BSEM 006: The Importance of Having a Morning Routine
I share the morning activities that kick-start my day. If you're looking for consistency in your day, or are struggling to find time for yourself, this morning routine will help direct your day, make you feel more at peace, and bring balance to other areas of your life. I break down 5 Morning...
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Ep 022: Market Your Brand with Chris Morrison
Marketing your brand or business is a huge task, which is why I brought Chris Morrison onto the show. You'll learn some practical tips on how to gain relevant exposure for your business through social media and other marketing strategies. Chris is experienced in business to business and business…
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BSEM 005: Ask Me Anything
This SUPER fun Back Stage with Eddie Mac was the result of the Questions feature on Instagram. I encouraged my followers to ask me any question and I offered to answer them on today's episode! Followers wanted insight on love language, motivation for the podcast, positive attitude, and…
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Ep 021: How to Better Handle Change
Meet Zander Beetge, a man who has endured a multitude of unique experiences throughout his life. Some of his challenges ranged from bullying in school, moving twenty-eight times by age 12, and growing up in a racially hostile community. All of this exposure has led Zander to create a strong sense...
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BSEM 004: I Sucked at English
I'll cover how I became a speaker, despite me not doing well in English for a large sum of years. This installment of Back Stage with Eddie Mac is about discovering your calling and taking action! Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas Subscribe - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac
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Ep 020: How Being Yourself Leads to Growth
Jason and Thea Encabo are a husband-wife travel duo who created "Journey with Jasea" - a blog and Instagram page dedicated to documenting their global experiences. They also own and operate an online store called Beyond the Gift Shop. They'll cover an array of topics ranging form social media...
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BSEM 003: How Can I Become Less Judgmental?
Last year someone asked me, "How Can I Become Less Judgmental?" This is a BackStage episode that touches on self-awareness, empathy, and compassion. Interact with me: IG - @_eddiemac Resrouces: Zen Habits blog - zenhabits.net Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little
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Ep 019: I Angered My Parents to Go After My Dreams
Against her parents' will and expectations, Vee dropped her Computer Engineering major to pursue an education and profession in Art. Vee shares the struggles and sacrifice that came with her bold decision, how she went all in on her dreams, and the importance of following your heart. Connect with...
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BSEM 002: The Biggest Lesson I Learned in 2018
This is one emotional monologue - in a very good way! Back Stage is intended to give you an intimate look at my personal experiences, and this is as vulnerable as it gets. Listen to the story of how I encountered the most valuable lesson I learned last year. *If you like this episode or find…
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Ep 018: How to Create Positive Lasting Memories, a Chat with Garry Ridge
Garry Ridge is the CEO of WD40 Company and creator of The Learning Moment leadership program. Garry shares his childhood, early jobs, and transitions as a leader of a global organization. Through his experiences Garry learned (and continues to learn) that a sense of purpose ignites passion in…
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BSEM 001: How to Run 1 Mile a Day for 30 Days
Welcome to the first installment of BackStage with Eddie Mac! This is a spinoff of my original podcast show "Setting Stages with Eddie Mac" where I'll share my personal insight and experiences as an intimate look at how a regular guy (me) tries irregular things to overcome challenges and improve...
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Ep 017: How to YouTube Your Passion with Aldryn Estacio
Aldryn Estacio (@aldryn) is a drone artist who broadcasts his passion for photography and tech on YouTube. In about a year-and-a-half, Aldryn has shared his unique user experience in gadgets to create a reputation as resource on the web, growing his following to 70k subscribers. Aldryn shares his...
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Ep 016: RJV Collectives
RJ Vergara (@rjv_collectives) started sketching as a hobby in his childhood. He even got in trouble for graffiti in his early years, but one thing he knew for sure was that he was damn good at drawing. Fast forward to current day, and RJ is now a published illustrator for a children’s book whose...
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Ep 015 (pt 2): 7 Countries in 7 Months with Marlina Moreno
Marlina Moreno continues her quest to use her media skills to promote conservation efforts around the world. In this second installment to Episode 15, she explains the mission of Project Conservation, her expectations for the organization’s future, and gives you an in-depth look at the kind of...
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Ep 015 (pt. 1): A Jane of All Trades, Marlina Moreno
Marlina Moreno is a former NFL Cheerleader who danced at night clubs to earn money for worldwide wildlife conservation. She's also self-taught in videography, photography, and media production. She's been featured in Sports Illustrated, Nat Geo Wild, and Forbes. Oh, and she grew up on a farm! If...
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Ep 014: My Life as an Adventure-Seeker, Melinda Guerrero
Melinda Guerrero is a National Park Ranger who spent her whole life enjoying the outdoors. She's traveled many corners of the earth, worked jobs to save enough to leave for her next destination, and offers a colorful way of sharing her stories. In our discussion Melinda shares how her past...
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Ep 013: How a TBI Shifted My Life
Alastaire Vicente and Ceci Angelica are hosts of their own podcast. The two come from very different upbringings, yet they share in common a life-threatening experience; both of them have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Through this intense injury, combined with other experiences,...
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Ep 012: A Conversation with Our Oldest Son, Dante
Dante is our 12-year-old son and our oldest of two kids. Dante talks about his love for numbers and video games, and shares his experiences in exploring the outdoors and traveling abroad. What's really cool about this talk is that Dante's at an age where he's molding his own opinions, insights…
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Ep 011: Quantity vs Quality and Staying Authentic with Nomis
Nomis is a hip hop artist whose music in 2017 reached 53 countries, 19k fans, and 3k hours of listens on Spotify and continues to grow. He'll reminisce about his past experiences recording music on an answering machine (on a what?), the evolution of music streaming and its impact in the artistic...
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Ep 007: How I Became a Restaurant Owner, Carlsky Quichocho
Carlsky Quichocho is the owner and chef of Guahan Grill. He'll dive into his inspiration for pursuing his restaurant dreams, but what he learned through the process is the bread and butter of this episode - no pun intended. Carlsky recalls his childhood influences, how he deals with doubters, and...
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Ep 009: The Truth About Lying to Yourself, Nick Keomahavong
Nick Keomahavong is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who studied to become a monk in Thailand. Nick shares his knowledge on how to heal emotional pain by telling ourselves the truth. I open up my own experiences with Nick in this discussion and I hope you gain some perspective through our...
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Ep 008: Donovan Macaranas, My Eight-Year-Old
Donovan Macaranas is an artist, author, football running back, magician, and he's also my eight year-old son. Considering the show has focused mainly on grown-up experiences, it was interesting to listen to insights from a kid’s perspective in this chat. Recess, Dinosaurs, YouTube, and Sports are...
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Ep 006: Finding Your Identity & Purpose with Joshua Johnson
Body builder, massage therapist, and wellness coach Joshua Johnson joins me in a conversation covering a wide variety of topics. He'll share some intimate struggles having dealt with depression and identity crisis, his journey from 150lbs to training as a competitive body builder, and he also…
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Ep 005: Boba Talk, MELshake, and Setting Stages Collab
This one's a first! Setting Stages features a rebroadcast of an Instagram Live fireside chat with dance influencers Emmett Agapay, Mikey Mesina, Melissa Adao, and Anna Sarao. We take a trip down memory lane in dance while sharing our thoughts on how past experiences have impacted our relationship...
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Ep 004: Gabe Medina Creator & Designer of Emanon Clothing
FIRE in this episode of Setting Stages! I'm seated with Gabriel Medina, the creator and designer of Emanon Clothing. Gabe shares an honest wisdom around pursuing your passions, his experience during an interview with a major street wear brand, and even answers some questions from social media.…
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Ep 003: Keone and Mari Madrid
Recorded in September 2017, this episode is a deep dive into the lives of Keone and Mari Madrid. Best known for their work on So You Think You Can Dance, World of Dance, Choreo Cookies, and Justin Bieber (just to name a few), the married dancing duo share their childhood memories, how they…
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Ep 002: The Patience and Creativity of Inventors
In this episode I'm seated with Jason Arriola and Will Regan, creators of Cardiff Products and inventors of the Travel Headrest. Being the first and only person to make ANYthing means you have no blueprint to learn from - it's all you. Take a listen to these courageous inventors as they dive into...
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Ep 001: A Creative with Left-Brain Skill Sets, Anna Sarao
(Originally recorded Summer 2017) This is the FIRST episode of Setting Stages with Eddie Mac, and we've got FIRE! My guest is Anna Sarao, best known for her work as CEO of Body Rock Dance Competition and Body Rock Junior. Anna shares her start in the dance community and her journey through…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Eddie Macaranas is a former dancer who connects with people hustling an unconventional path in areas ranging from leadership, art, business, entertainment, health & fitness, social media, and lifestyle so that you can leverage their knowledge and experiences to gain an edge on your personal & professional improvement. Discover how you can create a clearer path in your journey by learning from those who have Set the Stage in multiple disciplines. Gain a better understanding of the strategies, struggles, & successes of real leaders and real people. Welcome to Setting Stages!
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