Feed the Machine Warren Everyday Spiwak

Romain Kapadia is a known entrepreneur and investor who in addition to his private equity work and success is an active Owner/Operator at several leading Texas-based events companies, The Astorian and Jackson & Company.

Recently, the young, high energy, driven, thoughtful, marathon running, Romain...found himself with a quite serious battle on his hands. The fight for his life and health.

When Warren read Romain's Nov 2023 Facebook post sharing his intense and immediate battle with cancer...and while doing so - eloquently expressed himself in a way that brought comfort, confidence, and positivity for those that love him...we knew this was an important interview to have. How Romain framed his thinking on what was at hand with love, grace, and "his silver linings" was profound.
Romain shares how much of his drive and strength comes from how he was raised...watching his parent's who moved here to the USA with no money...and worked their way up to provide a good life for Romain and his family.

Thank you to Romain and his willingness to "go there" with us in this conversation. And if you are curious about the post from Romain that moved us all? Here it is:
Extended Family, Friends, Acquaintances, and fellow Revelers from around the world...
As you know, I'm not one to share negative news but I want to update you on a recent health scare that I've had to deal with. My aim is to make this an uplifting and positive message.
Since late 2020, I had been having a nagging running pain in my hip and have seen numerous doctors, undergone dozens of tests and months of PT to resolve the issue, but it never completely went away. Finally in late summer 2023, after undergoing yet another scan and looking for a muscle tear, the doctors came back with a totally unexpected diagnosis..."YOU HAVE CANCER".
Given all the efforts I put into my health and well-being, this was a complete shock. I visited the nation's top 2 hospitals to discuss diagnosis and treatment protocols, ultimately deciding to get treated at Sloan Kettering in NYC. I am eternally grateful to have been connected to Dr. Sam Singer (https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/samuel-singer), likely the top Sarcoma surgeon in the world.
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On October 23rd, I underwent a 16 hour surgery, requiring 4 surgical teams, to remove a 13cm liposarcoma tumor in my pelvis. The first few days were very tough but thankfully, I've been recovering well and have now almost regained my entire range of motion.
After 2 weeks, I was released from the hospital but was readmitted last Tuesday, after having severe abdominal pain and vomiting for 48 hours. This was related to digestive inflammation from surgery. I was fitted with a tube through my nose and throat into my stomach. I wasn't able to eat or drink any water for 6 days...every time I swallowed it felt as if I had a bout of strep throat.
The good news is, I've largely recovered and should hopefully be going home soon (again). The doctors are optimistic about me making a full recovery over the coming weeks and months.
HERE'S THE SILVER LINING....
Despite the trials and tribulations over the past 90 days, and despite some of the work that will be required to get back to 100%, I am eternally grateful for this diagnosis as it has enlightened me in ways not possible through the monotony of everyday routine, but only through overcoming life's toughest challenges. Here's some of what I've learned.
1) YOU are your advocate (for all things in life). When a health problem arises, DO NOT give up until you have an answer. Doctors are great, but only you have the ability to persist to find solutions.
2) YOU choose to be happy. Thankfully I've started down this path for the past several years, giving me the ability to see the positive and largely eliminate negative thoughts. This mental fortitude has been hugely beneficial in getting through the darkest days.
3) YOU must live in the present. Enjoying the present moment relieves you from worrying abou

The infectious positivity of Rick Magasrevy can change your day...but, how did he find this gift of his?

We were first introduced to Rick and his nuclear antics of positivity and motivation because of Rick's gloom squashing videos in the NanoTest Group on Facebook.

Rick and our Host, Warren Spiwak's participation and membership to the NanoTest Group, which was created by Fitness and Mindset Extraordinaire -Clark Bartram...is what led to these two became a aware of each other, but, had never met until THIS interview.

Rick's podcast is a MUST LISTEN...and is titled 5,4,3,2,1,Raw with Ricky.

In May of 2021, Jamie Jordan stopped her car on a busy Houston roadway to allow the driver to hop in her car, in hopes to provide help & aid. The photos of this car, and Jamie's action taking to assist in helping the young lady via gofundme led to many in our community taking notice...and ultimately led to this interview.

Meet Jamie Jordan, as she talks about her career in family law, her life experiences including that of overcoming domestic violence, how she has dedicated her professional life to families through her law practice, and what she intends to do to further her impact in our community via her planned non-profit and political interests.

Truly an empowering interview :)

If you would like to connect to Jamie Jordan, you can access her through her website: www.fortbenddivorce.com
And if wanting to contribute to the go fund me account for the victim of the car fire: https://gofund.me/1dca4801

There is always more to the story, and in this episode we dive into the "The Real Life Lessons", Adjustments, and Tests of this Loving Mother, Sister, Mentor, (Die Hard) Keller Williams Realtor Extraordinaire and Team Leader...VERNA KOLEOSHO.

Listen in...as we talk shop, near death experiences that are positioned for success by the “Well” (or maybe “Septic Tank) running DRY!! Along with a few other moments where when it seemed like everything was falling apart...it was TRULY falling together.

Neil Matthews has a podcast called, "Other People's Shoes". When you listen to his show, you immediately notice how his demeaner and artful, genuine vulnerability gives him the ability to connect to guests...allowing him to deliver life's real stories that share perspective, are drenched in experience, and can impact your soul by simple listen. Check him out, and subscribe to OTHER PEOPLES SHOES PODCAST.