Studio City Now Michele Marotta

I have the pleasure of speaking with Rawcel, aka Zupanova recently and have connected with him at various events. Not only is he a talented musician, he is also a caregiver.

I first met Rawcel at an event honoring caregivers last year. He has been a caregiver, for about 12 years, first taking care of his Aunt, and then his best friend then his parents. He is certified by the state. We spoke about his journey into caregiving, and then music.

MUSIC - His brand is Zupanova, and he can be heard on all platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, Youtube, TikTok and Instragram. His roots are so deep that he even introduced Fergie to the Black Eyed Peas. Amazing!

His brand is a mixture of hip hop and R & B, and his performances are incredible.

Look him up under Zupanova - you will like the Zupanova Love :)


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I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Roland – Gib – Stewart.  He is amazing !  It seems like everything he touches turns to gold. His book - Learn Apply and Grow Rich shows how he started with $285 and grew it to $30 million. He went through a divorce and started again.

hurts but then you need to get off the ground and decide What's Next? Next goal $100 million. Currently forming partnerships to make it happen. Life is good!He has helped many people to become millionaires and helped many, many more to find their next job or their next dire


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I recently spoke with Karen Connell - she had laryngitis however we rallied on.

Karen is a domestic abuse surviver. Her story is below, and her story is fascinating. She is an incredible woman.

Her website is https://kaconnellauthor.com, and a bit of her biography is below, direct from her website:.

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My name is Karen Connell, and I am a domestic violence survivor. I became an author and speaker to document and share my story, which could help others get out of domestic violence situations and get on with their lives. I endured years of physical and emotional abuse. My story is heartbreaking, powerful, and inspiring at the same time and tells everyone that it is possible to overcome the trauma of domestic violence.

She is incredible.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, please reach out. There are resources




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I recently spoke to Lee Whittaker about his latest movie, The Vigilante, now available on TUBI TV.

Lee is a talented action film director, writer, producer and stunt coordinator, who started his career with George Lucas in Japan. He has over 20 years of experience in action and second unit directing in blockbuster and international films.

Our podcast, however, covered a darker subject. Lee’s recent film, The Vigilante, is about the child trafficking epidemic.  I had always thought this was confined to the Middle east. Unfortunately, This is a world wide issue and prevalent in the United States. Girls and boys as young as 8 are being kidnapped, sold, and trafficked into the sex trade.  

If you see something, say something – especially if you suspect a neighbor, friend, schoolmate – anyone – of being trafficked. There are many organizations that help with recovery and rehabilitation, including A.R.C., and O.U.R. Also, a google search will show many resources.

 


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Soccer player, businessman, former military commander, pilot and super
interesting man – That is Nick Haritatos!

 I don’t even know where to begin with Nick.  He is absolutely incredible. His book – No Limits – is a best seller, and talks about his life in Greece, South Africa and Southern California.

 Nick’s father owned a bakery, which – you must read
the book – saved his father’s life.

 Nick was born in Greece, and as a child survived
gangrene.  He built a car – not a go cart but a sedan type children’s car when he was young, a rusty nail pierced his
legs, and, afraid to tell his mother, suffered through the pain. 

 Because of the political issues in Greece, his family moved to Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. Nick, as a teen, he opened his own business, and subsequently, and opened several more business, including a drive in movie, but not what Americans view as a drive in movie. This business had everything – a play area for children, a bar for the adults and more.

 He met his late wife, Anne, during this time. 

 From Rhodesia he and Anne relocated to Durbin, South
Africa.  He started another business, learned how to fly, and started their family. Nick and Anne have three children, who are involved in Nick’s businesses. 

 Political unrest in South Africa brought him and his
family to San Diego.

 AND – he started several businesses in San Diego. He
also walked the California Trail with several friends – a 16 year incredible journey!

 Nick is a fascinating person, and I learned a lot
just talking with him, and reading his book – NO LIMITS, available on Amazon.

Nick’s email is nolimitsbynick@gmail.com.

His book is the perfect XMAS present, in a gift basket with wine, bread and cheese. Not only will Nick’s incredible business savvy – everything he touches turns to gold – amaze you, his life is incredible. 

 




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I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Jasper Cole, and
we had a lot of fun. He is an interesting and funny guy. We spoke about everything from his series Kombucha Cure, to the American medical system, to weather! 

In Kombucha Cure, Jasper co-stars as "Theo" in this dark comedy, currently on Amazon Prime and Pop Star TV.

Jasper also currently co-stars in the new Lions Gate hit
Thriller, Fall. Jasper plays "Cory Black" on the hit BET series, The Family Business, opposite Ernie Hudson. He was awarded Best Screen Villain by the International Nollywood Film Festival for that role. He was also awarded Best Supporting Actor and the series has won 45 awards so far, including a Telly Award for Best Series. AND - Jasper also plays "Jaggar" in Season 2 of the hit Amazon comedy series, Smothered.
Jasper has appeared in dozens of theatrical productions and national TV commercials and has Guest Starred on some of television's top shows, including, C.S.I., Married With Children, Saved By The Bell, Touched by An Angel, Party Of Five, La Femme Nakita, Tales From The Crypt, Baywatch, Pacific Blue and Clueless. More recently, Jasper has obtained critical acclaim for his work on Michael Eisner's Emmy Nominated series, Prom Queen, his unforgettable stint on Everybody Hates Chris and his recurring role on the ABC series, The Forgotten. He has also guest starred on HBO's hit series Funny Or Die Presents.

Jasper has done everything!  He can be heard on his podcast, One on One with Jasper Cole, and is on all social media sites.


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