Ever feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill, only to watch it roll back down? Whether it's underbidding deals, overextending yourself, or facing deliberate obstacles, the grind can feel endless. Many entrepreneurs fall into the trap of "...

This 10th Golden Nugget episode discusses the concept of "going fishing," or paying to create your own job, in context to the film industry. There are no longer guarantees of job security. Even tenured employees should consider "fishing"...

This episode was recorded on July 4th, 2024, [American Independence Day for the international listeners] at The Park’s Finest (https://www.theparksfinest.com): 1267 West Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026. In commemoration of Independ...

Candid Thoughts Podcast Golden Nugget 8: Are You At "Cause" Or At "Effect?" On this Golden Nugget episode, we discuss being at "cause" or at "effect" in our lives. A lot of people are in a state of analysis paralysis, which hinders them...

Candid Thoughts Podcast Golden Nugget 7: Use Your Handicaps to Your Advantage On this Golden Nugget episode, we discuss using your "handicaps" to your advantage. Setbacks and obstacles are inevitable when pursuing your goals, and m...

Candid Thoughts Podcast - Golden Nugget 6: You Can Tell On this Golden Nugget episode, we discuss the significance of learning about a person's motivation or "tell." Whether that can be with mutually beneficial intent, or advanta...

On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I interviewed Davis Cohen, founder of https://allcolorsonelove.com/. As a child of the 60s and from the Deep South, David had witnessed racism amongst his peers. For a lifetime, he has s...

This "Golden Nugget" number 5 [not 6] covers No Guarantees. Be the context in general life, relationships, or business, there are zero guarantees. We must learn how to maneuver situations, whether we win or lose, how we handle the outcome matte...

In this "Golden Nugget" segment, the subject of entrapment is discussed. Entrapment can mean complying with the mob mentality. Not pursuing your ambitions and falling in line with what everyone suggests. Breaking through the entrapment mindset ...

What is the Candid Thoughts Podcast? It’s an exploration of candid conversations seldom had in modernity. There’s a soul and intention behind these dialogues… as opposed to the commercial. Here on the Candid Thoughts Podca...

Isabelo Pascual, host of the Candid Thoughts Podcast had recently been a guest on the Multiracial Whiteboy podcast, hosted by indie filmmaker Kim Noonan. It was a heartfelt episode where we'd discussed our unique...

THE HELL OF HOLLYWOODIt’s so easy to lose your halos, in the city of Angels,Degenerates parade as the “self-made,”Gurus corralling the masses, parking asses in classes, spouting vitriolic molasses,A fix to scratch that itch,...

Chase Hughes, author of the best-selling behavioral psychology book “The Ellipsis Manual,” “Six-Minute X-Ray” and “Phrase Seven” has teamed up with Isabelo E. Pascual of Alpha Phantana LLC​ (https://alphaphantana.com/)  to bring the tv ser...

On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I'd interviewed Art Lewin, CEO of ArtLewinBespoke.com. We discussed what it took Art to build up and maintain his reputation as the best bespoke tailor for executives and celebrities in ...

In this "Golden Nugget" segment, I'd discussed the power of manifestation through daily mantras.100 years ago, French psychologist Emile Coué wrote a book called “Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion.” It details how to manifes...

On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I'd interviewed Jana Beeson, CEO of TheActorsCode.com. We discussed 'The Actors Code' platform and a little of my background as an industry expert -- Talent Agent, Producer, and fel...

In this "Golden Nugget" segment, listen to a very important and impromptu call to action.   Many of us are down during COVID-19. We haven't all achieved our goals yet, but are pushing forward. Hear a very candid call to action...

On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I'd interviewed George Tuvendorj.We discussed good habits for success, philosophy, and business recommendations from Seattle, Washington-based rising real estate developer, transportatio...

THE BRAIN HAS NO FIREWALLPierce Reston is a member of an elite unit of extreme persuasion experts.After people across the nation begin reporting 'missing time', and a series of unexplained terrifyin...

In this "Golden Nugget" segment I discuss the parable of "The Mongoose and The Cobra."  How staying in your niche limits your access to opportunities. What are your thoughts on “staying in your lane/ respective niche?” Would meetin...

DISCLAIMER: This episode is a conversation that predates the Candid Thoughts Podcast. It addresses a very marginalized topic that must be discussed.  In today's society, there's a push for mental health advocacy. Not many people kn...

On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' we interview Jamie Minsky and Sheldon Yedwab.We discuss paranormal activity... documented on camera, and mediumship. Photographic evidence of orbs and other spiritual activity is present...

On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' we interview Oscar De La Torre and Laura Harris.We discuss the contrast between public and private school systems, education reform suggestions, diversity in the classroom and in public ...