Candid Thoughts Podcast

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 ess...

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 Revo...

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 nu...

Candid Thoughts Podcast Golden Nugget 7: Use Your Handicaps to Your Advantage 

On this Golden Nugget episode, we discuss using your "handicaps" to your advantage. Setbacks and obstacles are inevitable when pursuing your goals, and many of us face constraints or "handicaps." Don't fret. This affords you a unique opportunity to optimize your situation, and leverage what is available to you in creativ...

Candid Thoughts Podcast - Golden Nugget 6: You Can Tell

On this Golden Nugget episode, we discuss the significance of learning about a person's motivation or "tell." Whether that can be with mutually beneficial intent, or advantageous in the oppositions favor. Not learning how to discern can lead to devastating outcomes. 

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On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I interviewed Davis Cohen, founder of https://allcolorsonelove.com/.

As a child of the 60s and from the Deep South, David had witnessed racism amongst his peers. For a lifetime, he has stood against racial injustices and preached understanding for all people, regardless of race. We'd had lunch on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2023 and had this very insightfu...

This "Golden Nugget" number 5 [not 6] covers No Guarantees. Be the context in general life, relationships, or business, there are zero guarantees. We must learn how to maneuver situations, whether we win or lose, how we handle the outcome matters.

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In this "Golden Nugget" segment, the subject of entrapment is discussed. Entrapment can mean complying with the mob mentality. Not pursuing your ambitions and falling in line with what everyone suggests. Breaking through the entrapment mindset allows you to push through your limiting beliefs and work toward achieving your dreams.  

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What is the Candid Thoughts Podcast? 

It’s an exploration of candid conversations seldom had in modernity. There’s a soul and intention behind these dialogues… as opposed to the commercial. Here on the Candid Thoughts Podcast, we’re ‘Asking the Hard Questions!’

Listen to a sneak peek from some of our guests from this past year. 

To date, the podcast has listenership in the United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom, and ...

Isabelo Pascual, host of the Candid Thoughts Podcast had recently been a guest on the Multiracial Whiteboy podcast, hosted by indie filmmaker Kim Noonan. It was a heartfelt episode where we'd discussed our unique perspectives as mixed-race individuals in the film industry and our general experiences in life. Tune in to this interesting clip from the podcast episode.

Listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.a...

THE HELL OF HOLLYWOOD

It’s so easy to lose your halos, in the city of Angels,
Degenerates parade as the “self-made,”
Gurus corralling the masses, parking asses in classes, spouting vitriolic molasses,
A fix to scratch that itch,
An unattainable craving, begging for their souls’ saving,
Eventually, the Cannibals revert to Animals,
Frenzied and Crazy’d,
When toxic Dharma faces moxie Karma,
At ...

Chase Hughes, author of the best-selling behavioral psychology book “The Ellipsis Manual,” “Six-Minute X-Ray” and “Phrase Seven” has teamed up with Isabelo E. Pascual of Alpha Phantana LLC​ (https://alphaphantana.com/)  to bring the tv series adaptation of “Phrase Seven” to the small screen.

Buy “Phrase Seven” on Amazon & Audible today: https://www.phraseseven.com/.

Learn more about Chase Hughes and his elite...

On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I'd interviewed Art Lewin, CEO of ArtLewinBespoke.com.

We discussed what it took Art to build up and maintain his reputation as the best bespoke tailor for executives and celebrities in Los Angeles.  Art goes into detail on how to overcome obstacles that many entrepreneurs face and how to persevere through it all.

Art is also the co-owner of Health...

In this "Golden Nugget" segment, I'd discussed the power of manifestation through daily mantras.

100 years ago, French psychologist Emile Coué wrote a book called “Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion.” It details how to manifest positive thoughts and motivation towards goals. In repeating his mantra “every day in every way, I am getting better and better,” 20 times a day in a monotonous tone, it wa...

On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I'd interviewed Jana Beeson, CEO of TheActorsCode.com. 

We discussed 'The Actors Code' platform and a little of my background as an industry expert -- Talent Agent, Producer, and fellow creative -- as to what is beneficial to growing your acting career. From mindset and marketing to relationships -- it all comes into play!

Get in touch with...

In this "Golden Nugget" segment, listen to a very important and impromptu call to action.   

Many of us are down during COVID-19. We haven't all achieved our goals yet, but are pushing forward. Hear a very candid call to action from me, in a freezing cooler, as I get some frustrations off my chest.  

Learn more about distributed indie film producer, talent manager, and entrepreneur Isabelo E. Pascua...

On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' I'd interviewed George Tuvendorj.

We discussed good habits for success, philosophy, and business recommendations from Seattle, Washington-based rising real estate developer, transportation/ logistics expert, and tech entrepreneur, George Tuvendorj. 

Follow George's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dMGzfUYrznY9czzNRvWpg

THE BRAIN HAS NO FIREWALL

Pierce Reston is a member of an elite unit of extreme persuasion experts.

After people across the nation begin reporting 'missing time', and a series of unexplained terrifying coincidences, he's assigned to investigate.

Women going missing in Prague, and a national outbreak of amnesia trigger a full-scale search.

Pierce soon learns that someone is hell bound to use a secret “key” that ...

In this "Golden Nugget" segment I discuss the parable of "The Mongoose and The Cobra."  

How staying in your niche limits your access to opportunities. What are your thoughts on “staying in your lane/ respective niche?” Would meeting new people in different business industries, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds benefit your life?

Learn more about distributed indie film producer, talent manage...