The Danny Miranda Podcast

Topics: (2:00) 490 days ago (6:10) “Are you on steroids, Steve?!” (10:02) Why do we get so obsessed? (17:45) *audio issues - it gets better at 23:40* (25:41) Crazy story/coincidence about getting saved by Jesus (36:28) Choose your hard (42:57) Operating from a wound for 25 years (44:01) What allows Steve to lead with vulnerability (49:30) The Weatherford Way (instilling philosophy in children) (53:54) Connecting with Steve Steve Weatherford is a former NFL punter and Super Bowl champion. He has also built thriving businesses due to social media. In this conversation, we went deep into Steve's story. Steve explains the basis for his obsession, why you need to choose your hard, and The Weatherford Way. Steve's phone number: 949-763-5934 Continue the conversation with me... 🎙 Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda 🚨 Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure/

Topics: (0:00) Intro (0:43) Getting the courage to start rapping alone (2:40) Putting out music on his own (3:42) LaRussell's biggest fight (4:21) When to stay the course on a dream? (5:20) A frustrating moment (6:17) Keep shooting (7:51) Mushrooms (9:04) “People matter” (9:40) Metamorphosis of LaRussell (10:20) The music is a complete reflection of me (10:48) How to facilitate growth? (11:30) How do you know you’re growing? (12:45) Where does LaRussell’s wisdom come from? (13:50) LaRussell shows us his library (15:08) Strategy for putting out music as an independent artist (16:34) Advice to someone in a rut (me lol) (20:30) Surrendering (22:58) Belief? (24:21) Where LaRussell’s confidence comes from (26:32) Having your own space (28:17) Discipline & consistency (29:37) Limitless mindset (30:45) Why does LaRussell rep Vallejo so hard? (32:49) Was 2021 the best year of LaRussell’s life? (35:00) Meeting Russ with crew (36:54) Writing is the core skill (39:12) “People have to be able to receive what you’re sending” (40:42) Working a job + doing music together (42:20) Flowing with life (43:22) What is the work? (44:07) Purpose (45:25) What is this human experience? (47:00) Let life be (51:31) Best ways to get into the body (52:24) Connecting with LaRussell LaRussell is an independent rapper. Over the past year, he has built a following from 4,000 to 160,000+ on Instagram. He has done freestyles on The Breakfast Club and LA Leakers. This conversation was originally recorded on December 21, 2021. LaRussell's Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/larussell LaRussell's Freestyle on Power 105.1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohbFe8JsAh0 Continue the conversation with me... 🎙Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275  🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda 🚨 Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure/

Dave Gerhardt is a marketing expert. He has grown an audience of more than 130,000 people on LinkedIn and now is focusing his time on his paid community. In this conversation we spoke about walking, building a paid community, and how he started to grow his online brand in 2014. (0:00) Intro (0:35) Majoring in marketing and journalism at Wagner (5:15) Any signs of future in childhood (9:00) Why do we try to improve our weaknesses? (Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker) (10:20) How do you figure out if you should take the advice you see? (11:40) Starting to grow his podcast/brand in 2014 (15:54) Why Dave has started so many podcasts “My biggest flaw is starting things and never finishing them" (20:45) No longer doing CrossFit (22:30) The power of walking (27:15) Living for “the moment it clicks” (32:00) Literal vs. lateral (34:54) Harry Dry (36:42) Paid community (43:48) What to think about when starting a paid community (48:20) How do you reward engaging content (51:18) Maintaining sanity when every platform is vying for your attention (55:00) Thinking in dollar amounts (57:43) How has Dave changed over the years (1:05:00) Importance of deep work (1:08:10) Connecting with Dave Founder Brand by Dave Gerhardt - https://www.amazon.com/Founder-Brand-Story-Competitive-Advantage/dp/1544523408 Dave’s Website - https://davegerhardt.com Dave’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/davegerhardt Dave’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegerhardt/ Continue the conversation with me... 🎙 Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda 🚨 Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure/

(0:00) Intro (2:15) Ice hockey experience (5:15) What made Dr. Proctor keep going? (6:00) Meeting Olympian hockey players (9:25) Getting recognized in public (11:53) Almost an astronaut (15:07) Why did Dr. Proctor’s friend suggest she apply to be an astronaut? (16:29) How do you cultivate curiosity for new technologies? (18:00) How did Dr. Proctor’s dad help her (20:07) Why your self-talk is so important (22:23) Going to Mars? (24:30) What challenges do we face settling on Mars? (26:16) Civilians going to space (28:05) What should we expect on Mars? (30:40) “Learn to be more forgiving to yourself” (33:28) Talking to Michelle Obama (36:58) Starship Earth (40:49) Where does Dr. Proctor feel accepted? (41:52) Seeker poem (44:28) NFTs and saying yes to early technology (50:39) Exploring the inner world (55:49) Jack of all opportunities, master of life experience (56:50) Nickname “Leo” (1:00:40) Meeting Elon Musk (1:04:16) Gryffindor (1:06:37) Is Inspiration4 a family? (1:08:47) Connecting with Dr. Proctor Dr. Sian Proctor is an American geology professor, science communicator, and commercial astronaut. She was launched into Earth orbit, on September 15, 2021, as the pilot of the Crew Dragon space capsule. I originally came across Dr. Proctor when she starred in the Netflix special Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space. In this conversation, we spoke about settling on Mars, getting recognized, and her many talents + interests. Dr. Proctor's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DrSianProctor Space2Inspire – https://www.amazon.com/Space2inspire-Inspiration-Dr-Sian-Proctor/dp/1733765417 Continue the conversation with me... 🎙 Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda 🚨 Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure/

Frank Michael Smith is a creator who has built a following of over 1.5 million on TikTok and close to 1 million on YouTube. He has dominated short-form content and in this episode, we talk about how he plans on expanding to longer form, why he takes driver's license photos, and how he plans on expanding his media empire. Frank's Links TikTok / Instagram / Twitter Continue the conversation with me... Twitter / Instagram / YouTube / TikTok / Website

Jakob Greenfeld is the founder of several online businesses. His big theme for this year is learning how to win at the Great Online Game.  Jakob's Links Website / Twitter  Continue the conversation with me... Twitter / Instagram / YouTube / TikTok / Website

Michael Sikand is the creator of Our Future - a media company that focuses on business for Gen Z. His team specializes in short-form content, and they've built an audience of over 300,000 people.

Iman Gadzhi is a 22-year-old with a net worth above $10 million. That statement alone would make this an interesting conversation. But Iman is more than the amount of money in his bank account. He's also deeply self-aware, aiming to become all he can be in his trips around the sun. In this episode, we spoke about monk mode, his own introspection, and formative moments early in his journey. Iman's Links YouTube / Instagram / GrowYourAgency Continue the conversation with me... Twitter / Instagram / YouTube / TikTok / Website

Khe Hy is the creator of RadReads. In this conversation, we spoke about how Khe is transitioning from solopreneur to a team, Ram Dass' reflections on suffering, and balancing spirituality with making money. Resources To Explore Khe Hy – Epiosde #036 of The Danny Miranda Podcast (YouTube) Ram Dass Reflections on Suffering Pt. 1 (Spotify) Ram Dass Thoughts on Suffering Pt. 2 (Spotify) Khe's Links Twitter / RadReads / $10K Training Continue the conversation with me... Twitter / Instagram / YouTube / TikTok / Website

Cory Allen is an author, podcast host, meditation teacher, and audio engineer from Austin. In this conversation, we spoke about Cory's childhood, as well as some of my favorite pieces of writing from Cory - like "calm people calm people" and "start watching your mind and you'll never be without a teacher." Cory's Links Instagram / Now Is the Way / Assorted Links Continue the conversation with me... Twitter / Instagram / YouTube / TikTok / Website