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In part one of our interview, Richard shared some insights he picked up as Tony Robbins’s lawyer, and told us about the work he’s doing to improve our political process with 279forchange.us. If you missed it, check that out here: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/richard-greene-how-to-do-what-you-love-part-1 In the second half, he breaks down his secrets for being an effective public speaker. Not surprisingly, it kind of starts with having something important to say. If you can manage that part, Richard has some simple tips for you to get more out of getting up on stage. He also tell us the key to Steph Curry’s success. You’ll have to listen to find out. If you liked this episode, check out our first interview with Catherine Burns: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/catherine-burns-live-from-sxsw Make sure you check out our sponsors: - www.upside.com - Use the code REBEL and you get a $100 Amazon gift card. - www.blueapron.com/REBEL  EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/ivoryoasis/prxzm-lo

Richard Greene is one of the smartest people you’re likely to come across. A few decades back, as a young lawyer, he attended Tony Robbins’s very first seminar. Moved by what he heard, he approached Tony to thank him and offer his assistance. Tony hired him on the spot as his lawyer, and later his business manager. Since then, Richard has been tapped by business leaders, politicians, and celebrities to help them become better communicators. He’s written books and delivered a popular TED talk about public speaking, and is now seeking to change the way we choose our elected officials. Richard came through the studio to offer his tips for giving speeches that move people, but more importantly for discovering what we’re really here to do. His secret: "I just wake up every day saying 'What do I want to do when I grow up?’" This one has so much good stuff that we split it into two. Get the first half here and come back next week for more. If you liked this episode, check out our first interview with Jennifer Ku

Josh’s guest Steve Hofstetter knows that when he goes up on stage, his job is to make sure the crowd has a good time. It’s not about getting through his set, telling the jokes he’s worked hard at writing, or destroying the heckler who’s trying to mess things up for him. It’s only about the crowd. To many of us forget that in life. We focus on the obstacles, the haters, the conditions that stand in the way of our success. Steve is here to teach us how to focus on the outcome. He’s built a great following online and at his shows by doing just this. When he gets heckled, as all comics do, he handles it in a way that’s fun for the audience, and then he posts it to his YouTube and gets millions of views. Everyone wins. Check out today’s episode, then check out Steve online and go to one of his shows. If you liked this episode, check out our first interview with Brandon Wardell: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/brandon-wardell Make sure you check out our sponsor www.blueapron.com/REBEL EDM.com Track of the

Dennis White was my first guest on Rebel Radio when we launched two years ago. He shared some great stories about how he’s built a career making music in various forms, various genres, under various names. It was a great way to kickoff the show. So on the occasion of our two-year anniversary, I figured I’d check back in with him to see what new lessons he might have for us. I figured wrong. Instead of obliging my questions, Dennis took grabbed the mic and proceeded to interview me. We dug into my long and sometimes ridiculous career path and managed to uncover a lot of “what not to do.” Turns out I also learned a couple valuable things along the way, namely… * Get to know yourself really well and make decisions that work for you, which may not be the right answers for anyone else. * Just do stuff. Don’t dwell on how hard it’s going to be. Be in it for the experience and the journey. * Pay attention to your influences. Just because you see something in a movie, that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. We also

I caught up with Mark in London at the legendary Dean St. Studios. They were kind enough to let us use a room for our interview. Mark is the founder of Wall of Sound records, which has been an influential dance music label for almost 25 years, bringing us music from Basement Jaxx, Propellerheads, Royksopp, among many others. Mark also hosts the Back to the Phuture radio show on Soho Radio and the Question Mark live interview series. I lost control of the interview almost instantly, and Mark took us down a number of rabbit holes — SGI Buddhism (he even does some chanting for us) to his beef with Simon Cowell. At the end of the show, he puts on a clown mask and shows me a card trick he uses at parties. We also get some amazing lessons about creativity and how always to be yourself. It’s nuts.  If you liked this episode, check out our past interview with Mr C: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/get-rid-of-doubt-and-do-the-work Make sure you check out our sponsor www.blueapron.com/REBEL EDM.com Track of the

I love how Aisha describes “doing social media” as her job. It’s accurate, but I’ve never heard anyone express it that way. The former Big Brother Sydney contestant — now a full-time social influencer and owner / design of the new clothing line Boy By Her — came by Rebel Radio to tell us what it’s like living in the public eye and how she found both the confidence and discipline to launch her own brand. The first lesson you can learn from her is to be young and beautiful. But after that, it’s about knowing who you are and what you stand for, being willing to say no to opportunities that aren’t authentic, and protect yourself from the wrong influences. Listen to the whole episode here, then leave us a comment. If you liked this episode, check out our past interview with Amanda Micallef: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/how-to-get-out-of-the-way-of-the-crowd Make sure you check out our sponsor www.blueapron.com/REBEL EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/your_secret/cos-effekt-coming-off-of-

You might say Zen Freeman leads a charmed life. He DJs for the sexiest brands in the sexiest places around the world. He also does festivals and clubs, and makes his own music. In today’s episode, he gives us a glimpse into the work it takes to make all of that happen, and how he’s taking things to the next level by launching his own festival: RHA Fest, debuting at the end of July in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Listen up, and then get your tickets at https://rhafestival.com If you liked this episode, check out our past interview with DJ Adam12: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-12-dj-adam-12 Make sure you check out our sponsor www.blueapron.com/REBEL EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/lavish/exale-tega-some-type-of-way?in=exalemusic/sets/exale-tega Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roman is one of those dudes who thinks he can take over the world. Spend enough time with him and you’ll believe it too — maybe about him, and more likely about yourself. He’s the founder of the 10-year old PTTOW!, a gathering of the world’s most influential business and cultural leaders, and of Worldz — now in its second year — which seeks to inspire the next generation of leaders. I’ll be at Worldz on July 31st in Los Angeles and would love to see all of my listeners there. You can register and find more information at www.worldz.us Meanwhile, in today’s interview you’ll learn how Roman has built such an amazing career for himself, how he consistently challenges himself to get out of his comfort zone, and how he surrounds himself with such dynamic people. If you liked this episode, check out our past interview with Jennifer Kushell: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/jennifer-kushell Make sure you check out our sponsor www.blueapron.com/REBEL EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/future/pr

Ian takes being funny very seriously. He’s down to outwork folks around him, and isn’t afraid of a little luck when it comes his way. In our interview, he gives us some insights from his journey from Portland local hero to TV writer and national touring. We learn how he builds trust with an audience, and how he decides when to show them one part of his persona vs. another. Warning: You’ll probably laugh a little and learn a lot. If you liked this episode, check out our past interview with  Jimmy O'Yang: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/jimmy-o-yang-how-to-get-help-without-asking-for-it Make sure you check out our sponsor www.blueapron.com/REBEL EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/phayweather/peace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old Man Saxon stopped by the studio to teach us how living in his car for a year made him a better rapper, why the history of hip hop isn’t important for young rappers, and why race (still) matters in hip hop. He helps us understand why #BowWowChallenge, #FyreFestival, and Donald Trump are all about the same thing. And how you can both discount and revere Eminem at the same time. If you liked this episode, check out our past interview with Oliver Wang: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-15-oliver-wang-on-the-science-behind-creative-work-for-love-as-opposed-to-money EDM Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/dunson-10000-hours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We caught up with DJ Will Clarke before he took the DoLab stage at Coachella, week 2. He started playing clubs at 13 in his hometown of Bristol, UK, and then scored a residency at Kanya in Ibiza. He’s since built his own club brand and record label, Cut a Rug, and started making records with the Dirtybird crew, among others. In our brief sit-down, we got a little insight into what motivates Will: "the reason why I do it is so that people just have the best time ever.” We also picked up on how he’s been able to let go of control (a little) and how he handles his social media (spoiler: that’s the one thing he won’t let go of). Make sure you check our other episodes from Coachella 2017, featuring Sofi Tukker and DoLab founder Jesse Flemming: - https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/sofi-tukker-how-to-be-an-ambassador-for-joy - https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/dolabs-jesse-flemming-how-to-do-it-without-a-plan Check out the episode and make sure you check out our sponsor www.blueapron.com/REBEL EDM.com Track of

Welcome to our second of three episodes recorded live at Coachella. Super big shout-out to the folks at Goldenvoice for hooking us up with press passes and letting us storm the field with our recording gear. Make sure you listen to the other two. Sofi Tukker makes it look easy. In person, as on record, the duo has an effortless charm that just seems like they’re having a lot of fun together. In our interview, they’re full of compliments for each other and their team, and appreciation for their fans. It’s infectious. We caught up backstage at Coachella and got them to share a few secrets before they hit the field to party. They give us some insights into how they work together so well and how they adjusted to (y’all might call it a pivot) early signs of success. Check out the episode and make sure you check out our sponsor www.blueapron.com/REBEL If you liked this episode, check out our other interview recorded live at Coachella with Jesse Flemming: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/dolabs-jesse-flemmin

This week we bring you the first of three episodes recorded live on the field at Coachella. We talked the Coachella people into giving us press passes so we could sit down with a few creative folks in the midst of one of the world’s largest cultural phenomena. If you don’t already know, Coachella is special because it brings together people from all walks of life. Old and young, rich and poor, indie rockers, hip hop heads, ravers. Sophisticated music lovers and people going to their first festival. For us, it’s a life-changing experience, every year. Our guest today is part of the reason Coachella is so amazing. Jesse and his brothers are the producers of the Lightning in a Bottle festival, the Dirtybird Campout, and the DoLab stage at Coachella. Truly one of the best experiences you’ll have at Coachella. Sort of a hippie rave vibe but calling it that doesn’t do it any justice. Jesse takes time out backstage to let us in on a couple of DoLab's secrets. They never intended to start a festival — they were ju

Kevin Lyman has accomplished more in the last year than most people will in their whole lives. He’s the founder of the Vans Warped Tour, the nation’s biggest punk rock gathering for the last 22 years. Along the way, he’s created a number of other tours and festivals, supported dozens of social causes, and inspired countless young people to pursue their passions and find their voice. He’s also got an agency that helps brands connect with the amazing community he’s built. What’s remarkable about Kevin is that it seems he works just as hard today as when he started. He still lives on the road, programs every show and even decides the set times. He’s even brought his family into the business. His oldest daughter manages the charities they bring on tour with hem. Listen to our interview to learn how Kevin stays connected to his business after all these years. Make sure you share this one with a friend. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Dave Weiner: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/how-to

Vice is the type of dude to make everything seem easy. His DJ mixes sound effortless, jumping between genres as if they didn’t even exist; he’s a natural interviewer on his YouTube show, Electric Taco; and he seems to slide from business to business (music production, sneaker shop owner, to name a couple) with style and grace. Turns out Vice works really hard to develop his skills, and he matches them with a confidence that he describes as humble bragging, but doesn’t sound like bragging at all when it comes from him. From he outside, it just seems like he’s good at stuff and he isn’t afraid to admit that to himself or to you. After years on the air at Power 106, Vice turned all of that skill, inspiration, and connection into a multi-faceted global business. He tells us how he’s been able to do that, and what he’s learned from folks like Kanye West and Justin Timberlake. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Garth Trinidad: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-7-kcrws-garth-trinidad-on-

In today’s episode, Espree Devora is going to teach us about being all-in. She blew through our studio like a whirlwind of positive energy, and told us stories about giving everything she has to her life’s passions, at times, even compromising her health to be “the girl who gets it done.” Her secrets: Outsource as much as you can, never let fear slow you down, and show people you appreciate them. Espree also tells us about how her company, We Are LA Tech, is connecting the tech community in innovative ways. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Shira Lazar: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/shira-lazar EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/lavish/bedrockk-body-moves-lyrique Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

G-Funk was the sound that truly brought hip-hop into the mainstream. Dr. Dre’s The Chronic ignited a cultural firestorm that would blaze for the better part of the 90s and embed rap music into every aspect of modern culture by putting streetwise, often violent storytelling over smoothed-out George Clinton samples and live instrumentation. We could take you through all of the twists and turns, but without Dre, there’s no Drake. Our guest today, Karam Gill, is telling the West Coast gangsta rap story in a new documentary, G-Funk. Told from the viewpoint of Warren G — producer, rapper, and Dr. Dre’s stepbrother — and the other creators of the sound that shook the foundation of our world. Karam lets us in on his secret — how he scored his first documentary gig, which happened to be about a movement that happened before he was even born. Most youngsters wouldn’t even have had the guts to ask for this job. He didn’t just ask: he got it. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Stretch and Bobbito:

Jon Levy calls himself a nerd. But his life is anything but nerdy. He’s the author of The 2 AM Principle, lessons gathered as he built his own life of adventure. He’s also managed to surround himself with interesting people, as host of the Influencers Dinner series: Intimate gatherings of highly successful strangers who are prohibited from revealing their identities (last names and professions, specifically). All in the name of adventure. Jon drops art and science in our interview. He’s going to tell you how to get out of your comfort zone and reach beyond yourself. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Justin Rezvani: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/justin-rezvani-how-to-be-relentless EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/thisisechelon/instatic-a-little-longer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"This job is one of the great loves of my life, so I feel so lucky to get to do it.” What an amazing thing to be able to say about your work. So much better than her previous career: "The thing I hated about it the most was just going to get worse the better I did.” She’s spent almost the last two decades as artist director at The Moth, helping storytellers shape their stories before they get up on stage. The moth has brought us over 20,000 stories through its live events around the world, as well as books, podcasts, and The Moth Radio Hour on NPR. We interviewed Catherine live on stage at SXSW as part of the Dropbox Podcast Studio, a daylong event featuring five podcasts: — — — — and, for the first time ever in Austin, Rebel Radio. News spread quickly about Catherine’s wisdom, and by the end of our interview, what had been a pretty empty Parish Theater was nearly full. Word-of-mouth travels fast at SXSW. Catherine shared her own stories from her journey from filmmaking into helping storytellers by cons

Mark Sperling is a connector. He connects people to knowledge and each other through his Group Y events and online community. He connects brands to youth culture through action sports and music. For those familiar with the culture, there are a lot of flashbacks here, from the 432F show to the beginnings of the X-Games, Warped Tour, up to last year’s Complex-Con where Mark led the programming of Complex Conversations. In our interview, he tells us how he makes it all happen, braves the highs and lows, and stays focused on his mission. Although he says he’s not into self help, his mantra, “Do what you love” could be the title of a bestseller in that corner of the bookstore. Find out more here... If you liked this episode, check out our interview with The Professor: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/how-to-be-your-best-its-simple-work-really-hard EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/wearepantheon/g-rex-boarcrok-descent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices