Candid Thoughts Podcast

Alpha Phantana LLC
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The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' doesn't shy away from the hard questions. We ask them deliberately. Hosted by Isabelo E. Pascual, follow as he "asks the hard questions."  Logo art by @Tr3sCreative (tr3screative.com)

  1. NOV 21 · BONUS

    Candid Thoughts Podcast - Golden Nugget 13: “Lick Your Wounds”

    Send us a text When we experience setbacks or straight up failures, therein we find the opportunity to debrief and analyze the “bout” and “lick our wounds,” so to speak.   During these economically trying and shifting times (for the majority), there’s value in analysis. Especially in those who have the mental ability to view situations objectively, and course correct accordingly, which a period of clarity might be at 2am while dining at a Denny’s alone after a rough day.  The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on most major Podcast platforms. Listen now: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you enjoy the #CandidThoughtsPodcast, please consider purchasing some BizReb apparel, or supporting my ChefIsabelo business. BizReb Apparel: BizReb T-shirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/JgxYIFVO; BizReb T-shirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/UUSxDzEJ; BizReb Sweatshirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/BKoErnE1; BizReb Sweatshirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/uAvH2ZPv *Please allow up to 14 days to process your orders.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californians can enjoy USDA prime organic steaks, wild caught seafood, free-range chicken & pork delivered to you from your local reliable top shelf premium meat supplier #ChefIsabelo👨🏽‍🍳. Visit https://www.chefisabelo.com to learn more and order. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join the International Filmmakers Group (IFG) on Telegram➡️ https://t.me/internationalfilmmakersgroup.

    12 min

  2. OCT 20 · BONUS

    Candid Thoughts Podcast - Golden Nugget 12: "Good Luck"

    Send us a text We’ve all heard the adage: “good luck.” Depending on the context, it could be sincere, or a condescending way to blow someone off.  In this golden nugget, the frustrations of the American entrepreneur is revealed. Dealing with the reality of a Government Shutdown, squeezing the discretionary spending of Americans, to the outsourcing of domestic jobs and and automation.  The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on Spotify, iTunes Podcast, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio, Pandora, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, YouTube, and most major Podcast platforms. Listen now: www.CandidThoughtsPodcast.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  If you enjoy the #CandidThoughtsPodcast, please consider donating to the Patreon, purchasing some BizReb apparel, or supporting my businesses.  Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/CandidThoughtsPodcast BizReb Apparel:    BizReb T-shirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/JgxYIFVO; BizReb T-shirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/UUSxDzEJ; BizReb Sweatshirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/BKoErnE1; BizReb Sweatshirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/uAvH2ZPv *Please allow up to 14 days to process your orders.* [Printed and Designed in the USA 🇺🇸] What’s a BizReb?  'BizReb' • biz-reb (noun): a business rebel.  If you're all about 'doing-your-own-thing,' have the entrepreneurial spirit, then YOU TOO are a #bizReb.  Connect with Isabelo Pascual via linktr.ee/AlphaPhantana Enjoy USDA prime organic steaks, wild caught seafood, free-range chicken & pork delivered to you from your local reliable meat supplier #ChefIsabelo👨🏽‍🍳. Visit https://www.chefisabelo.com to order. Free delivery to Southern California residents only. The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on most major Podcast platforms. Listen now: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you enjoy the #CandidThoughtsPodcast, please consider purchasing some BizReb apparel, or supporting my ChefIsabelo business. BizReb Apparel: BizReb T-shirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/JgxYIFVO; BizReb T-shirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/UUSxDzEJ; BizReb Sweatshirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/BKoErnE1; BizReb Sweatshirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/uAvH2ZPv *Please allow up to 14 days to process your orders.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californians can enjoy USDA prime organic steaks, wild caught seafood, free-range chicken & pork delivered to you from your local reliable top shelf premium meat supplier #ChefIsabelo👨🏽‍🍳. Visit https://www.chefisabelo.com to learn more and order. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join the International Filmmakers Group (IFG) on Telegram➡️ https://t.me/internationalfilmmakersgroup.

    16 min

  3. OCT 1

    Candid Thoughts Podcast 302: Step Aside Old Man, And Other Parables

    Send us a text On this episode of the Candid Thoughts Podcast, we learn about the art and fundamentals of sales psychology, and navigating generational shifts with Hal Yaffe.  Hal a.k.a. "HalYes" is a former executive of a 2 Billion enterprise, Disney Institute & Zig Ziglar certified speaker and pitchman, who has worked with numerous brands including Fortune 500 companies including Shamwow, EuroCast USA, Great Lakes Window, amongst others. Hal is also a web domain broker who has cultivated a portfolio of over 1500 premium domains. Learn about his AIDA system and how to connect with people in this episode. Connect with Hal for all things Pitch Biz related, and more: https://www.halyaffe.com  Tonight’s savory meal was enjoyed at Sauced BBQ & Spirits. Sauced BBQ & Spirits serves Southern style BBQ across 6 California locations that’s sure to satisfy those cravings.  Go to https://www.saucedbbqandspirits.com to see their menu and make a reservation.  - - - - - - - - -  This episode was sponsored by BNF Kombucha & Jun. BNF Kombucha & Jun is a premium kombucha brand from Eugene, Oregon.  Available now for purchase throughout Oregon, Washington, Montana, Alaska, Idaho, Wyoming, and steadily expanding with more states to come.  Visit https://www.bnfkombucha.com to learn more.  - - - - - - - - -  Enjoyed the conversation and want to have your brand seen by a global audience? Become a sponsor: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com/sponsors - - - - - - - - -  Candid Thoughts Podcast is shot on iPhone using ShiftCam LensUltra lenses (https://www.shiftcam.com/collections/lensultra-series).  Executive Produced by Alpha Phantana LLC (https://www.alphaphantana.com)  Directed & Hosted by Isabelo E. Pascual Camera & Production Sound by Mason Hankins (https://www.staycationsound.info) Post Production edit & audio by Daniyal Khan (https:.//digitalagencystudio.com) Candid Thoughts Podcast logo & graphics by Katherine Reyes (tr3screative@gmail.com) The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on most major Podcast platforms. Listen now: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you enjoy the #CandidThoughtsPodcast, please consider purchasing some BizReb apparel, or supporting my ChefIsabelo business. BizReb Apparel: BizReb T-shirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/JgxYIFVO; BizReb T-shirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/UUSxDzEJ; BizReb Sweatshirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/BKoErnE1; BizReb Sweatshirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/uAvH2ZPv *Please allow up to 14 days to process your orders.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californians can enjoy USDA prime organic steaks, wild caught seafood, free-range chicken & pork delivered to you from your local reliable top shelf premium meat supplier #ChefIsabelo👨🏽‍🍳. Visit https://www.chefisabelo.com to learn more and order. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join the International Filmmakers Group (IFG) on Telegram➡️ https://t.me/internationalfilmmakersgroup.

    51 min

  4. MAY 25

    Candid Thoughts Podcast 301: High Status Co - International Fashion

    On this episode of the Candid Thoughts Podcast, we take a deep dive into the international fashion industry, with Mike Santos & Mike Chua, the team behind High Status Co.  The Mikes’ explore behind-the-scenes as fashion show event producers, digital designers leveraging drop-shipping, and navigating the industry. Additionally, there’s mention of private airline concierge services, some perspective on the Filipino Diaspora, and entrepreneurship.  Visit https://www.instagram.com/highstatus_co to learn more about High Status Co.  Tonight’s meal was enjoyed at L.A. Rose Cafe. Based in Hollywood, California, they’ve been serving authentic Filipino cuisine since 1982. Go to https://www.larosecafehollywood.com to see their menu and make a reservation.  - - - - - - - - -  This episode was sponsored by BNF Kombucha & Jun. BNF Kombucha & Jun is a premium kombucha brand from Eugene, Oregon. Available now throughout Washington & Oregon, and steadily expanding to Hawaii and California, with more states to come. Visit https://www.bnfkombucha.com to learn more.  - - - - - - - - -  Candid Thoughts Podcast is shot on iPhone using ShiftCam LensUltra lenses (https://www.shiftcam.com/collections/lensultra-series).  Executive Produced by Alpha Phantana LLC (https://www.alphaphantana.com)  Directed, Edited & Hosted by Isabelo E. Pascual Camera & Production Sound by Mason Hankins (https://www.staycationsound.info) Lighting by Tim Otholt / Light Hollywood (408-406-1832) Post Production audio by KOEDFilms (koedfilms@gmail.com) Candid Thoughts Podcast logo & graphics by Katherine Reyes (tr3screative@gmail.com) The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on most major Podcast platforms. Listen now: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com Become a sponsor: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com/sponsors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you enjoy the #CandidThoughtsPodcast, please consider purchasing some BizReb apparel, or supporting my ChefIsabelo business. BizReb Apparel: BizReb T-shirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/JgxYIFVO; BizReb T-shirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/UUSxDzEJ; BizReb Sweatshirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/BKoErnE1; BizReb Sweatshirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/uAvH2ZPv *Please allow up to 14 days to process your orders.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californians can enjoy USDA prime organic steaks, wild caught seafood, free-range chicken & pork delivered to you from your local reliable meat supplier #ChefIsabelo👨🏽‍🍳. Visit https://www.chefisabelo.com to learn more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join the International Filmmakers Group (IFG) on Telegram➡️ https://t.me/internationalfilmmakersgroup.

    34 min

  5. FEB 20 · BONUS

    Candid Thoughts Podcast - Golden Nugget 11: Sisyphean Cycles

    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 "taking losses to gain position," only to be left empty-handed.  This 11th Golden Nugget episode unpacks the harsh realities of burnout and setbacks, exploring how well-intentioned risks can lead to exploitation when boundaries aren't set. But how do you know when it’s time to cut your losses and break free from these cycles? The answer may lie in recognizing unhealthy patterns and resisting the "Sunken Cost Fallacy." Are you enabling others who take advantage of your generosity? Are you holding onto commitments that no longer align with your goals? Sometimes, progress requires stepping back, reassessing your priorities, and realigning your efforts toward opportunities that offer genuine growth and reward. Curious about how to break free and reclaim control of your journey? Stream the full episode now to discover practical strategies that can help you move forward on your terms. The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on most major Podcast platforms. Listen now: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com Become a sponsor: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com/sponsors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you enjoy the #CandidThoughtsPodcast, please consider purchasing some BizReb apparel, or supporting my ChefIsabelo business. BizReb Apparel: BizReb T-shirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/JgxYIFVO; BizReb T-shirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/UUSxDzEJ; BizReb Sweatshirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/BKoErnE1; BizReb Sweatshirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/uAvH2ZPv *Please allow up to 14 days to process your orders.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californians can enjoy USDA prime organic steaks, wild caught seafood, free-range chicken & pork delivered to you from your local reliable meat supplier #ChefIsabelo👨🏽‍🍳. Visit https://www.chefisabelo.com to learn more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join the International Filmmakers Group (IFG) on Telegram➡️ https://t.me/internationalfilmmakersgroup.

    10 min

  6. 09/24/2024 · BONUS

    Candid Thoughts Podcast - Golden Nugget 10: Going Fishing

    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" to create new sources of income to hedge against the uncertainty. In the current economy, a lot of organizations insist on contractors putting their own money on the line to essentially pay-to-work. If this is the modern standard where you have to risk, why not bet on yourself?  Also, for those listeners who are interested in diversifying their investment portfolios, maybe accredited investors who would like to delve into the entertainment industry? Connect with Alpha Phantana LLC (www.alphaphantana.com) to discuss the evolving project slate, (which features name talent, distribution options, and much more confidential details) and how you can get involved. Tune into the full episode for more juicy insight. Be sure to also read my Medium article here: https://www.medium.com/@AlphaPhantana/when-producing-films-and-other-media-its-important-to-have-a-timeline-39225b7a0c56. #CandidThoughtsPodcast  #IsabeloPascual #AmericanEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurs #Freedom #IndependentSpirit #FilmProducer #AccreditedInvestor #DiversifiedInvestmentPortfolio #FilmInvestors #FilmFinancing #Filmfunding #Filmmaking #Fundraising #Producer #BusinessCapital The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on most major Podcast platforms. Listen now: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com Become a sponsor: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com/sponsors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you enjoy the #CandidThoughtsPodcast, please consider purchasing some BizReb apparel, or supporting my ChefIsabelo business. BizReb Apparel: BizReb T-shirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/JgxYIFVO; BizReb T-shirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/UUSxDzEJ; BizReb Sweatshirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/BKoErnE1; BizReb Sweatshirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/uAvH2ZPv *Please allow up to 14 days to process your orders.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californians can enjoy USDA prime organic steaks, wild caught seafood, free-range chicken & pork delivered to you from your local reliable meat supplier #ChefIsabelo👨🏽‍🍳. Visit https://www.chefisabelo.com to learn more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join the International Filmmakers Group (IFG) on Telegram➡️ https://t.me/internationalfilmmakersgroup.

    13 min

  7. 07/05/2024 · BONUS

    Candid Thoughts Podcast - Golden Nugget 9: Independence & the Fighting Spirit

    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 Independence Day, I examined the Founding Father’s individual determination as private citizens who stood for their convictions against unsurmountable odds, and won. Though not isolated to only the American Revolution, but two other nations’ pivotal rebellions around that era, that inspired the next few centuries to strive for independence. The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on Spotify, iTunes Podcast, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio, Pandora, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, YouTube, and most major Podcast platforms. Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729436.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  If you enjoy the #CandidThoughtsPodcast, please consider donating to the Patreon, purchasing some BizReb apparel, or supporting my businesses.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CandidThoughtsPodcast BizReb T-shirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/JgxYIFVO; BizReb T-shirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/UUSxDzEJ; BizReb Sweatshirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/BKoErnE1; BizReb Sweatshirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/uAvH2ZPv *Please allow up to 14 days to process your orders.* [Printed and Designed in the USA] What’s a BizReb?  'BizReb' • biz-reb (noun): a business rebel.  If you're all about 'doing-your-own-thing,' have the entrepreneurial spirit, then YOU TOO are a #bizReb.  Connect with Isabelo Pascual via https://www.AlphaPhantana.com. Enjoy USDA prime organic steaks, wild caught seafood, free-range chicken & pork delivered to you from your local reliable meat supplier #ChefIsabelo👨🏽‍🍳. Visit https://www.chefisabelo.com/packages.html to learn more.  Glow, the viral sparkling water & energy beverage that’s catching wind nationally. It’s also backed by Kylie Jenner and Dak Prescott.  In retailers near you. Learn more via https://drinkglow.com.  #CandidThoughtsPodcast #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #FoundingFathers #TheParksFinest #BBQ #Independence The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on most major Podcast platforms. Listen now: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com Become a sponsor: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com/sponsors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you enjoy the #CandidThoughtsPodcast, please consider purchasing some BizReb apparel, or supporting my ChefIsabelo business. BizReb Apparel: BizReb T-shirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/JgxYIFVO; BizReb T-shirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/UUSxDzEJ; BizReb Sweatshirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/BKoErnE1; BizReb Sweatshirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/uAvH2ZPv *Please allow up to 14 days to process your orders.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californians can enjoy USDA prime organic steaks, wild caught seafood, free-range chicken & pork delivered to you from your local reliable meat supplier #ChefIsabelo👨🏽‍🍳. Visit https://www.chefisabelo.com to learn more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join the International Filmmakers Group (IFG) on Telegram➡️ https://t.me/internationalfilmmakersgroup.

    6 min

  8. 10/18/2023

    Candid Thoughts Podcast - Golden Nugget 8: Are You At "Cause" Or At "Effect?"

    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 from being at "cause," versus being at "effect" to circumstances in their lives. The differences are explained in this golden nugget.  This episode was sponsored by DCG Elite. DCG Elite is The Trading Mastermind Where Entrepreneurs Master Stocks, Options, Forex, and Crypto! When you join DCG Mastermind You Get Access To Over 6, 7, and 8 Figure Traders. Click the link to join now: https://dcgelite.io/?affiliate_ref=10101 Connect with Isabelo Pascual via https://www.AlphaPhantana.com. If you're a busy person and favor eating organic protein sources while supporting small businesses, look no further than Chef Isabelo. He delivers USDA prime dry aged steaks, wild caught seafood, free range chicken & pork throughout all of SoCal, with zero subscription or delivery fees, at a wholesale deal, which is incredibly affordable compared to major grocery outlets. Visit https://www.chefisabelo.com to order. 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on Spotify, iTunes Podcast, Pandora, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and most major Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/AlphaPhantana Show some solidarity in original content a The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' is available on most major Podcast platforms. Listen now: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com Become a sponsor: https://www.candidthoughtspodcast.com/sponsors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you enjoy the #CandidThoughtsPodcast, please consider purchasing some BizReb apparel, or supporting my ChefIsabelo business. BizReb Apparel: BizReb T-shirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/JgxYIFVO; BizReb T-shirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/UUSxDzEJ; BizReb Sweatshirt (Sand) link: https://square.link/u/BKoErnE1; BizReb Sweatshirt (Noir) link: https://square.link/u/uAvH2ZPv *Please allow up to 14 days to process your orders.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californians can enjoy USDA prime organic steaks, wild caught seafood, free-range chicken & pork delivered to you from your local reliable meat supplier #ChefIsabelo👨🏽‍🍳. Visit https://www.chefisabelo.com to learn more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join the International Filmmakers Group (IFG) on Telegram➡️ https://t.me/internationalfilmmakersgroup.

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The 'Candid Thoughts Podcast' doesn't shy away from the hard questions. We ask them deliberately. Hosted by Isabelo E. Pascual, follow as he "asks the hard questions."  Logo art by @Tr3sCreative (tr3screative.com)

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  • Creator
    Alpha Phantana LLC
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Alpha Phantana LLC
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