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UP TO THE MIC
by Vinny Hale
If you want to learn about the struggles and triumphs of starting a business, performing for sold out arenas, or inspiring those you lead - UP TO THE MIC is the show for you.Throw on some headphones and get ready to listen as our host, Vinny Hale, sits down to showcase the stories of those who deserve their stories be told.From young entrepreneurs, to critically-acclaimed musicians, and so much more - Vinny helps compile a season of interviews that inspire listeners to follow in the footsteps of his guests.Follow Vinny:Website: vinnyhale.comInsta: vinny_hale07
Episodes
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Personal Branding: The Key to Making an Impact with Rich Kozak
In this episode, Rich Kozak shares his inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a global branding consultant. He discusses the importance of personal branding, the process of shaping perceptions, and how to build a reputation and network effectively. Rich emphasizes that…
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Building Trust in Educational Technology with Cognify CEO, Paul Truax
In this episode, Vinny Hale interviews Paul Truax, who shares his journey from a competitive athlete in high school to a successful entrepreneur with his AI platform, Cognify. Paul discusses his upbringing in a loving family that emphasized hard work and entrepreneurship, his academic challenges,...
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Building Thriving Workplaces with Jessper Maquindang
In this episode of Up to the Mic, we sit down with Jessper Maquindang, an expert in company culture, employee engagement, and team-building. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Jessper has transformed workplaces across various industries, helping leaders and teams unlock their potential...
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Owner of Wealth Strategy Firm, Perennial Pride, Tom Suvansri
Listen along as Tom Suvansri sits down with our host, Vinny Hale to discuss his life's journey. From earning his MBA at Penn State University, working at Pfizer for over 20 years and founding his own wealth strategy firm, Suvansri shares all of the great lessons learned along the way. Follow Tom:...
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Founder, Executive, Professor and Catalyst: A Conversation with Ana Larrea-Albert
Join me as I sit down to hear all things life and the pursuit of excellence with Ana Larrea-Albert.From moving to the U.S. during the 1980's to pursue studies at Florida Atlantic University and eventually studying at the Harvard Kennedy School, Larrea-Albert has accomplished quite the track…
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Chris Hensley: Bridging Podcasting, Philosophy, and Finance for the Modern Mind
Chris Hensley is Houston-based financial advisor and podcast host of Money Matters. He's accumulated over 20 years worth of experience in the financial services industry and aims to democratize financial literacy and make it accessible to all. Check Chris out on LinkedIn:...
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From Corporate America to Startup Founder with Josh Polgardi, Owner of Tripally.io
Summary In this episode, Vinny Hale interviews Josh Polgardi, the founder of Trip Ally, about his entrepreneurial journey and the conception of his new venture. Josh shares his background growing up in Atlanta and his transition from wanting to be a college professor to working in various...
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Career Opportunities for Business Grads-Finance, Accounting and More
Discover the exciting career opportunities available for business school graduates. From finance, accounting, to marketing, and even entrepreneurship, we’ll dive deep into everything you need to know to become successful and maximize your compensation - no matter your post-grad career path!
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From Setbacks to Triumphs: Lessons from James' Time in the AirForce
Inspire your journey with this motivational video about overcoming fear, embracing failure, and achieving success. Join James Schwartz as he shares his personal story and valuable lessons for young individuals and those afraid of failure. Discover how taking the next step in life can lead to...
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Embrace Your Journey: Defying Odds & Achieving Excellence with John Mark Prewitt
In this inspiring episode, discover the remarkable journeys of Vinny and John Mark who defied their humble beginnings to achieve work and career success. This inspirational video encourages courage, determination, and always giving your best. Learn how to break free from judgments, embrace new...
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Transforming Lives: Expert Advice for Young Adults Struggling with Housing Loan Burdens
Discover the path to stepping outside your comfort zone and achieving housing loan success with expert insights. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or facing financial challenges, learn valuable advice to conquer your goals. Join us to navigate the journey of securing a housing loan and...
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Unleashing Potential: How to Succeed Professionally with Autism and ADHD
Unlocking Success with ADHD & Autism | Insights from a Neurodiverse Entrepreneur | Learn how Jeremy's journey with ADHD and autism led to the creation of innovative apps, including a new tool to harness strengths and overcome challenges. Gain valuable insights into embracing neurodiversity and...
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Building An International Accounting Firm From The Ground Up: With Vincenzo Villamena
My next guest has extensive experience in both tax preparation and advising clients in accounting and financial transactions. Including, various roles in financial services and private equity. At a Big 4 accounting firm, he worked in audit, tax, and valuation. Vincenzo was involved in Fortune 100...
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From Obtaining his CPA to Attending the University of Virginia Law School: The Journey of Zach Montgomery
My next guest is a full-time business owner, attorney, and CPA. After graduating from Texas A&M, he went on to complete his JD at the University of Virginia School of Law before heading back to Texas to work at numerous law and public accounting firms. He’s now made a career transition and is the...
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Inspiring Stories of Young Achievers - A Conversation with Moshe Goldstein: Author of STARTERMINDSET
My next guest is the author of Starter Mindset - a book where he discusses how we all grow up dreaming of going into a field that will change the world - yet ultimately fall short. Further, he goes on to interview successful young professionals from a wide array of backgrounds to hopefully shed...
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From the Field to the Firm: Nick Troxel's Path to Legal Success and Starting His Own Law Firm
My next guest is co-founder of the Troxel Fitch law firm based in Denver, CO. As a former college football player he was always determined to succeed - whether on the field or off. After his time on the field ended, he attended the University of Colorado Law School where he would meet his best...
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From Tech Consultant to Master Communicator: Brenden Kumarasamy's Journey of Creating MasterTalk
My next guest left his full-time job as a technology consultant to pursue his passion of public speaking. Currently he travels around the U.S. and Canada performing speaking engagements and personalized coaching for his individual and corporate clients. Not only that, he’s the founder of…
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Growing a Brand to Over 60K Followers, Traveling the World as a Nomad and Becoming a Full-time Entrepreneur: With Michael Becker
My next guest is the host of the fastest growing business, entrepreneurship and lifestyle podcast in the world, Models of Masters. Not only that he’s the owner of the Conquer Consulting & Coaching and just exited his content brand newearthknowledge.com. He is here today to showcase his story of...
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Keeping It Real: Jared McManus' Approach to Authenticity in Country Music Management
My next guest is the Director of Talent Management for Back Porch Management. He’s based out of Austin, TX and spends the majority of his time traveling the country representing country music artists at their sold out shows. He’s a former student of Texas A&M University and developed his...
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Living Abroad, Developing Relationships, and Driving the Mission of Texas A&M: An Interview with Richard Castleberry
My next guest spent the better part of a decade traveling to different portions of the world to spread his knowledge as an academic lecturer and leader of university development programs. After leaving his last role as head of Business Development for Academic programs at Nazarbayev University in...
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The Life of a Consultant in London, with Faris Aranki
My next guest is the Founder and CEO of Shiageto Consulting, where he helps businesses set sharper strategies by providing innovative, emotionally-intelligent facilitation, training and speaking to improve IQ, EQ, and FQ. In addition to his role as Chief Effectiveness Officer, he also provides…
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Financial Habits You Need to Adopt Today, with Economic Advisor and Published Author, Bryan Kuderna
Bryan M. Kuderna is a Certified Financial Planner™ and the founder of Kuderna Financial Team. Named of New Jersey’s Top 10 Financial Professionals of 2021 by NJBiz, he also hosts a popular finance and business podcast—The Kuderna Podcast. He is a regular contributor to CNBC, Newsmax, Yahoo…
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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Everything You Need to Know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly advancing technology that is revolutionizing the way we live our lives. At its core, AI refers to computer systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as perception, reasoning, learning, and decision-making. AI is…
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Charlie McCabe: From Producing His First Album in the Garage to Releasing His Latest Single
My next guest is a musician based out of Houston, TX who’s gearing up to release his muchanticipated single, “Amigo” on Friday April 28th. His Texas Country twang and soulful stage presence have helped him to amass a following of over 13,000 on his TikTok channel. He’s energetic, up-and-coming…
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Forget Silicon Valley: Why the Real Money is in Accounting and Finance
If you are a young entrepreneur who is looking for a career path that will give you a solid foundation for building and growing your business, then accounting and finance may be the perfect fit for you. In this post, we'll explore why accounting and finance are the best career paths for young...
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Home Sweet Office: My Honest Truth About Working From Home
In this episode I break down the advantages and disadvantages of the hybrid workplace by providing examples from my personal experiences. We have work to do Corporate America - listen in to hear why.
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How I Run My eBay Store and 4 Steps to Create Your Own
In this episode of UP TO THE MIC - I break down FOUR EASY STEPS to start making money on eBay. Follow us on all platforms: @uptothemic_pod - @uptothemic
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Football, Engineering, Faith, and Fitness: A Conversation with Blake Fuller
My next guest utilizes his experience and education in the field of engineering to ensure operational excellence in all facets of the construction and engineering project life cycle. In addition to that, he’s strong advocate for prioritizing his faith above all else and has developed a community…
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Dalan Jones: An Interview About Life, Passions, and Family Business
My next guest is a supply chain analyst and graduate of Texas A&M University. He utilizes his experiences as a leader on Texas A&M’s campus and within the corporate world to help solve client problems in his current role at Gopher Industrial. Now here to talk with me about all things business,...
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From Fitness "TikToker" to Hollywood Actor with Jacob Mathiasmeier
My next guest is a graduate of Texas A&M University who has recently landed an acting career in Los Angeles, California. In addition to his love for acting, he's also amassed a following of close to 50,000 followers on his TikTok channel where he shows his best tips and tricks for being as fit as...
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Comedy With Matt: A Podcast Episode with the Hilarious Matt Dotson
My next guest is a marketing broker by day and a stand-up comedian by night. He's someone who has worked diligently over the past few years and is now getting ready to release his comedy with the world. I'm proud to call this guy a friend and can't wait to share more about his story. Please...
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S2 Ep. 06 - Henok Crypto
My next guest is a crypto entrepreneur who prides himself on faith, family and finance. His experiences growing up with immigrants from Tigray Ethiopia and the hardships he overcame as a child have positioned him in a unique spot to leverage his high-level of intelligence and his love for sharing...
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S2 Ep. 05 - Naeem Smith
Naeem Smith is a former safety for the Rice Owls and is currently training for a career in professional football. He’s got a long list of side hustles that bring together his love of athletics and his passion for business. He’s an entrepreneur, an academic, and one hell of an athlete. Please...
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S2 Ep. 04 - Boris Posykalyuk
Boris Posykalyuk is a 23 year old entrepreneur running his own real estate company based out of Columbus, Ohio. His Ukrainian heritage gives him a unique outlook on the current state of our U.S. politics and his new company is soon to launch Miami, Florida. Follow Boris on Instagram: @borisposyk...
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S2 Ep. 03 - Cole Whittlesey
Cole Whittlesey is a full time musician based out of College Station, TX. He first made a name for himself within the Texas Country music scene during his time in college with songs like “Glasses”, “New Thing”, and “Say That We’re Through”. His hometown roots shine through in heartfelt lyrics…
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S2 Ep. 02 - Terrence Murphy (TM5)
Terrence Murphy is an NFL receiver turned real-estate entrepreneur. His collection of almost 30 businesses has made him one of the most successful member of the Texas A&M Aggie community and he serves as visionary for other people wanting to pursue their dreams. Follow Terrence: @terrencerealtor...
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S2. Ep 01 - Demetrius "Pancake" Hunter
Demetrius "Pancake" Hunter is a college football player from the University of Houston. His nickname "pancake" is derived from his overpowering strength on the field which results in his ability to - quite literally - flatten the competition. Listen as we discusses his time growing up in Fruit...
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Season 2 Trailer
This episode breaks down everything we hope to accomplish for Season 2 of UP TO THE MIC - give it a quick lesson and let us know your thoughts on our socials @uptothemic_pod
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SEASON 1 FINALE - Hotel Tango Distillery w/ Nick Ladig and Travis Barnes
In this episode, Vinny sat down with the men at the helm of the nation's first combat-disabled, veteran-owned distillery. Travis Barnes - CEO and Nick Ladig - President, of Hotel Tango Distillery. Listen as they discuss the concept behind their brand, Travis' time in the military, and their...
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Ep. 08 - Footy Intl. w/ Drew Davis and Mitchell Fly
Footy Intl. is a forward-thinking sustainable apparel company based in Austin, TX that creates socks geared for worldwide adventures. The co-founders engineered these socks from plastic bottles to optimize comfort, durability, and sustainability—all with an entirely USA-Made supply chain. With...
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Ep. 07 - Durafest2
Today's guests are a sketch writing and comedic duo based in Los Angeles, CA. You might know them by their viral TikTok channel - Durafest2 or by their recent venture into the YouTube realm. This hilariously funny and outrageously talented duo is taking social media by storm and are here to…
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Ep. 06 - Alan Paoletti
Alan Paoletti is a full-time magician based out of Dallas, TX who dedicates his efforts to both his love of magic and his love of family. His recent performances have sent him all over the United States and if you haven’t had the privilege of seeing him in action – you can certainly catch a…
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Ep. 05 - BOOKITWITHTRENT
Trent Attyah is founder of BookIt Sports - a centralized sports gaming community that has been taking the internet by storm. You might might know Trent by his social media name - BOOKITWITHTRENT - or by his follower-proclaimed title of the "fade god". In this interview, I sat down with Trent to...
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Ep. 04 - Johnnie VIBES
Johnnie VIBES has been a cash-game, pro poker player for the last 14 years based out of Las Vegas, NV and San Diego CA. HIs business savvy, poker skills, and mantra of "embracing the grind and the lessons that come with it" has helped him to amass a following of over 50,000 subscribers on his...
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Ep. 03 - Fr. Jim Sichko
From traveling the world as a Papal Missionary of Mercy, to delivering Pope Francis a special gift from the #bourbonfairy and most recently being featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - Fr. Jim Sichko is nothing short of extraordinary. Listen to our interview with Fr. Jim to hear him...
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Ep. 02 - Joey Greer
Joey Greer has become a star in the Texas Country music scene thanks to his soulful influences and southern rock attitude. He’s taken to the stage with some of the biggest names in the business and was recently announced on the lineup for Chilifest 2022. This passionate rocker with a southern…
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Ep. 01 - Conner McQueen
My next guest changed his plans for a business career to pursue a career in coaching. He's currently a member of the USC Trojans football staff and previously a member of the Texas A&M football team from 2012-2016. He's got strong ties to the beloved place that we call Aggieland, and as he...
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Season 1 Trailer
If you want to learn about the struggles and triumphs of starting a business, performing for sold out arenas, or inspiring those you lead - UP TO THE MIC is the show for you. Throw on some headphones and get ready to listen as our host, Vinny Hale, sits down to showcase the stories of those who...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you want to learn about the struggles and triumphs of starting a business, performing for sold out arenas, or inspiring those you lead - UP TO THE MIC is the show for you.Throw on some headphones and get ready to listen as our host, Vinny Hale, sits down to showcase the stories of those who deserve their stories be told.From young entrepreneurs, to critically-acclaimed musicians, and so much more - Vinny helps compile a season of interviews that inspire listeners to follow in the footsteps of his guests.Follow Vinny:Website: vinnyhale.comInsta: vinny_hale07
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