"THE RISE" with your host Marc Basil

In this weeks episode, I've decided to do something a little different.  Usually I have a guest on the show that is involved in some facet of the entertainment industry with the intention to be motivational and inspiring.  This week I have Frank DiTommaso, a successful entrepreneur and real estate broker, to share is story about how he became a successful main stay in the NY real estate game and almost lost everything on an investment gone bust. He walks us through the downward spiral of his investment, how he almost lost everything, managed to keep his head above water and come out on the other side more successful than before.   Frank DiTommaso also hosts his own weekly podcast... " REAL TALK" with Frank DiTommaso.   available on: spotify, google podcast, stitch, radio public, pocket cast and anchor.fm. 

In this episode we talk about dreams... Aspirations...and her goals and how she plans to achieve them all!!!

In this weeks episode, my guest Iliana Guibert and I discuss what it's been like for her in this crazy business we love so much.  7 years ago she saw an opportunity to really dive into show business full steam ahead and has taken it.  Now, she has an extensive IMDB page with credits such as Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, Quantico ... just to name a few, and so many more to her name.   One credit we talk about in particular was her passion project that she had written and produced as well as starred in, TWICE UPON A TIME, a short film that has gone on to win nearly 20 festival awards.  

In this weeks episode I bring on a blast from the past.  a 20 year friendship that all started while pounding the same pavement and chasing the same dreams.  Maja McIlravy comes on as we talk about her journey back into performing.  What she is doing to hone her craft... how she is striving to be an inspiration with her blog and how she is utilizing all of this to set a  good example for her daughters.  We also discuss mom life... her running up in the MAXIM COVER GIRL COMPETITION and along the way we take it back 20 years and tell stories and discuss the differences in life and business then vs. now. 

Linndz and I discuss the music culture in NYC in the 80s and 90s. His influences that inspired him to follow his passion and help cultivate the NYC underground urban music scene. We also discuss his long process in educating himself about his passion... His success and failures and keeps him moving forward.

This is the resurgence of THE RISE. After a hiatus I'm back every single week. In this impromptu.... spontaneous episode, I talk about how not overthinking and just BELIEVING is always a better way to live life. I talk about different instances, both professionally and personally, in my life were this has benefitted the most. I also discuss where I've recent gotten my inspiration from over the past 2 years and how I continue to have faith and believe that I will get where I need to be in life.

In this episode, I talk about how important it is to value yourself more and care about the opinions of others less. No one's opinion of you matters more than your own. F@ck the haters and f@ck the nah-sayers. Grab your dream and hold on tight to it and enjoy the ride you are about to embark on as you fulfill your life's goals and internal happiness.

In this episode, I talk about how it's ok to step away from the things you love in order to be successful at the things your after in life. WORK HARD ... PLAY HARD. ENJOY LIFE!

In the episode, I talk about how we are all at one time or another our own worst enemy. How we stand in our way a lot and we have no one else to blame but ourselves. How it's time to take charge and Chase your dreams. NO MORE EXCUSES!!!!

In this episode I talk about the importance of following your dreams and aspirations.  How we are all given the same ability to dream and how each one of us has to figure out our own vision and path in order to enjoy the process of getting where we want to be and the journey we will be taken on in order to achieve our goals and make our ultimate dreams come true.  You don't want to miss this episode.  Make sure you give it a listen.  Also, make sure you follow the podcast on instagram @therise_podcast.  You can also follow the host Marc Basil @mdbasil.