Toast to the GoodFellas
by Allan Turcios & Nicholas Rosa
“Toast to the GoodFellas” is a podcast designed to pick the brains and talk with the creative minds of those who are from or have lived in SWFL. It’s tailored toward ANY topic of discussion (Social, Business, etc.). We encourage them to share their stories and provide advice on how to impact change in their community from their personal life experiences. From entrepreneurs, corporate employees, students, musicians, etc., we invite anyone to join our show to chop it up and share their gifted minds to the community.
Episodes
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Heels Off Let's Talk Collaboration
In this episode, we had the pleasure of collaborating with the ladies of "Heels Off, Let's Talk" podcast. Nick and Allan discuss with them present day issues, women's rights, abortion, and various other topics. The conversation evokes a sense of passion when discussing how the future of the world...
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A Toast with Green Bites
In this episode, we had the privilege to meet with Gian Fortune, the passionate founder of the rapidly growing business, Green Bites Co. His determination is only equal to his love of our earth and the creatures that inhabit it. This impactful conversation takes us through the beginnings of a…
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A Cut Above The Rest
What do you really want in life? Respect? Success? In this episode, we get to sit down with Rafael Feliciano, founder of Main Course Hospitality. Rafael is no stranger to awards as he was recently featured in Gulf Life Magazine for the 2021 Faces of SWFL issue. In this episode, he speaks to how...
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The Why in Wyatt
In this episode, we get to sit down with athlete, trainer, and entrepreneur, Wyatt Griffith. Although Wyatt has traveled all over North America, he lives and breathes SWFL. Energy, ambition, wisdom and passion flow through this young man’s veins. Throughout this conversation Wyatt takes us…
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Emoceans
In this episode, we get to sit down with Wxnder Y, a local artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur here in SWFL. Creativity, Ambition, and Vision help oozes out of this young artist. As we sat down with Wxnder, he walked us through his journey into becoming an artist and helped paint a picture of…
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The Mixed Aspect
Have you ever met someone whose positivity and poise can instantly change the energy in the room? Well, we got to meet such a person. In this episode we get to sit down with Malaina Mote, Author, Innovator, Motivator, and Founder of The Mixed Aspect; A community for people of mixed race to come...
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Unovision Creates
It's our quarter-century episode here on the pod and we get the pleasure to sit down with Juslin aka Jay, founder of Unovision LLC. Jay is a local painter, entrepreneur, and content creator. We get to chat about what drove him to create Unovision, his passions, and motivations to be successful.…
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Build Something at The Industry of Bonita
On this episode we get to sit down with the Founder of The Industry of Bonita, Ken Delaney. The Industry is a brand new coworking space located in Bonita Springs, Florida. With the focus of this space being centered around the idea of building something that drives an industry, SWFL in prime...
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Growth Mindset University
In this episode we sit down with Jordan Paris, host of the podcast, Growth Mindset University. GMC is a podcast a created with the focus of learning directly from some of the most successful people on the planet. Jordan is the Founder and Creative Director of Trend Up Media, a podcast agency that...
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A Vybe W/A Genius Bud
In this episode, we get to pick the 🧠 of a young entrepreneur 💼 and app developer 📱, Ricardo Alexis. This is a man on a mission to be great and his work ethic and creativity make him a force to be reckoned with. Tune into this episode to take a listen to just how Cardo manages to take his...
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Life Is A Kanvis
In this episode, we get to sit down and chat with Cameron Thomas @killahcam1 , founder of Kanvis Media and his team Julian @justju____ , & Deon @zamenbey . Kanvis Media is a local media agency that is transforming the landscape of media with its fresh take on connecting and sharing stories that...
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Legendary Conversations With Latnie
In this episode, we get to chop it up a young visionary 🧠 musician 🎶 , artist 📝 , and rapper 🎤 by the name of Latnie. His unique sound and delivery are making waves in the hip hop genre. Once based out of SWFL, @mrlatnie has taken his talents to Atlanta where he has been relentless in his...
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A Difference In Perspective
In this episode, we had the pleasure to sit down with Political Scientist/Philospher, local comedian, promoter, and marketer Ronaldo "Chico" Guido. Chico is an active member of the SWFL community and has served our nation's armed forces along with getting his bachelor's degree in political…
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The Vegan Vagina
Sex, Love, and Pleasure are all things that often times are kept behind closed doors. In the United States talking about these topics tends to carry a lot of controversy instead of education. In this episode, we sit down and chat with Keshea Kamaria a local Intimacy and Pleasure coach, Birth…
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Divine, Davina | Define, Davina
Cosmetics, Beauty, and Apparel are all industry channels in which generate millions of dollars all over the world. Jumping into these industries headfirst would scare away most people. However, we got to sit down with and chat with a fearless entrepreneur who is up for the challenge. Davina…
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Toast To The Goodfellas Trailer
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When Dreams Turn Into Reality
Films, Books, and Education They keep you cultured, literate, and educated. Our latest guest, Antwon Lindsey has his presence in all three phases. Born and raised in Liberty-City, Miami, Antwon Lindsey is a filmmaker, published author, and teacher. This fellow FGCU alumnus has been making big…
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A Lens of Clarity
Have you ever felt a time where things just didn't feel right? Like something was missing from your life? Maybe you have a passion or idea that you have been putting off for just the right moment to come along? Then you are not going to want to miss this episode! We have the pleasure of talking...
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Dreams in Motion
Dancehall, Reggae, Soca, & Island vibes. Not extremely popular genres in Los Angeles, California. Born in the Cayman Islands, heritage from Trinidad & Tobago, & raised in Southwest Florida, Chris Catlin moved to LA to expand his music horizon, and expand his network. On this 14th episode, not…
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The Birth of Saiyajinka-san
They say when there is a full moon, a Saiyan's energy tends to multiply tenfold. We had the opportunity to talk to the one and only Victor Matos AKA Saiyajinka. He is a local artist (painter, designer), entrepreneur, and overall creative genius here in Southwest Florida. Victor takes us through…
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The Dermaplanning Queen
FACIALS! Yes, FACIALS. They keep you clean, sparkly, and are extremely healthy for you. Born in Colombia, raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and now living in Fort Myers, FL, Andrea Salazar had an amazing journey to become a Skin Care educator and specialist here in Southwest Florida. We sat down with…
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The Atomic Kicks
Sneakers? Great apparel? And you get to deal with not only an intelligent business man, but a great human being? This is what Andrew Torres, Mr Atomic Kicks, embodies in his line of work. In comparison to many sneaker plugs out there, we saw a huge difference in “Atomic Kicks”, and it was…
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The Birth of a "Dessertarian"
To ALL our sweet tooth ambassadors out there, we want to give you a fair WARNING before you tune in to this one. It will probably give you the urge to scatter to your nearby grocery store and purchase an outrageously large amount of sweets. Favi Mullings is the owner of Favi Cakes LLC, the one…
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Park Val-A Today
Don't you hate it when you need to get somewhere urgently, and can't find parking? Do you want to know about a solution for that AND have the opportunity to make easy money? We had the pleasure of interviewing the founder of the Val- A Peer to Peer Parking application, Will Buno. This episode…
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Getting Inside the Realm
Ernel Grant is the founder of "Poetz Realm" which is an open-mic platform on Monday nights here in Fort Myers, FL. Poetz Realm is a haven for creatives that want to showcase their talent, and an opportunity for locals to network and promote their brand. We sat down with Ernel and discussed the...
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A R.A.W.E Conversation
Reaching Athletes With Education (R.A.W.E recruits) covers and exposes young basketball and athletic talent in your local community here in the state of Florida. We had the honor of sitting down with co-founder Jerome Alexander Reed I to discuss his passion and motivation into what drove him to...
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A Leisure Movement with GCL
We had the opportunity to interview a founder of Gulf Coast Leisure "GCL" Marco "M" Cruz. Gulf Coast Leisure is an Art and Entertainment company, of young talented creatives who all believe they can make SWFL a better place through quality events and positive community engagement. M takes us...
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New CoolKid On The Block
We interview a local South West Florida music artist by the name of CoolKidCannon. This interview outlines the mentality of a local artist trying to make quality work while building a brand. CoolKidCannon talks about his journey to SWFL, The hustle of marketing, and how SWFL continues to help…
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Business is Boomin | Barber/ Hairstylist Edition
Jonathan Jimenez is a barber/hairstylist and Owner of Medical Prosthesis and Hair Designers. Not only does he cut men’s hair, but he also has a large clientele of women that style their hair at his shop weekly. Other than the fact that he’s Allan’s barber, we brought him onto the podcast to…
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Arts for The Soul
We had the opportunity to sit with Shay Farrell, a local artist, poet, and event planner who resides in SWFL. She has been involved in the growth of the local art community for over 3 years and plans on traveling the surrounding areas to grow her performing career.
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The Risk It All Mentality
It's interesting to see the type of people we meet that move to Southwest Florida, or Florida in general. Usually their reasons are the following: "The weather", "School", "New job", "My family lives here". But in Brandon's case, his reason in moving here was out of the norm that you would…
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Business is Boomin | Foodie Edition
Vanessa is an accredited public relations professional and a food marketing guru of the Food Idea Group, Where to Eat 239, and Sizzle SWFL. Vanessa talks about her journey here in SWFL, social media marketing, and her thoughts on the powerful impact social media has on someones personal life.
About this show
“Toast to the GoodFellas” is a podcast designed to pick the brains and talk with the creative minds of those who are from or have lived in SWFL. It’s tailored toward ANY topic of discussion (Social, Business, etc.). We encourage them to share their stories and provide advice on how to impact change in their community from their personal life experiences. From entrepreneurs, corporate employees, students, musicians, etc., we invite anyone to join our show to chop it up and share their gifted minds to the community.
Hosted by
Allan Turcios & Nicholas Rosa
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