Wake Up The Sun

I met Matt through friends several years ago. We reconnected last month and sat down to speak about his meditation practices and growing business. His passion for helping others stems from a battle with addiction and loss to an amazing journey to India which changed the course of his life. Matt creates passion and purpose for others by leading them through an amazing meditation practice of ritual, routine and consistency.His morning meditation practice allows for him to set himself up for the rest of the day as in if you win the morning, then you win the day. He goes through several postural alignments of the body, taps into his practice and shares how it is possible for anyone to practice and begin to do the same thing.He has many more amazing stories, life experiences and truths to help alleviate unnecessary suffering that he shares more about on the podcast and I hope you enjoy the show. To learn more about and connect with Matt you can visit www.mattcardonemeditation.com or connect on social media @mattca

The entrepreneurial spirit is amazing when let loose to achieve and grow in the passion of doing what you love. Montana Globerman of the Montana Method has changed the game and transformed many lives of women in the South Florida area. Her dedication to fitness, dance, movement and overall enthusiastic energy is contagious and it all started in her very own garage in Delray Beach Florida. She transformed her garage into a small fitness studio catering to mainly women and created a cult following over the last couple of years. During the time of an ever changing world, she took on the pandemic by opening her very own studio and transformed her program into live streaming, in person, energetic means of connecting with people all over the country.I met Montana and her husband years ago at a mutual friends birthday and thanks to fitness, health and wellness we have stayed in touch. There is nothing more special than watching someone build out their dream and what they love to do in the world. We sat down in her s

I met Brittany several years ago when I was in need of a special surgery for my teeth. I was referred to Spodak Dental in Delray Beach Florida. The Spodak dental compound houses some amazing people with a crazy attention to detail, customer care and overall awesomeness. My new hygienist was Britany and she took care of anything and everything upon my arrival there to assist in creating a customer for life. Over the years I watched her grow her position at Spodak and take on new endeavors that fire her up. She has created her own podcast, collaborated with several dentists across the United States and pursuing what she loves to do.I thought it would be great to sit down and for the first time ever do a double podcast on her podcast Bulletproof Hygiene and Wake Up the Sun. Learning about her routine, her dreams and what motivates her to keep going has been an inspiration in itself. Please go check out all that she is doing on her podcast Bulletproof Hygiene, follow her on instagram @brittanyhygenius and if you

I’ve known Tim since we rode the school bus together to elementary school. We grew up in the same small town across from each other on the public golf course. While playing golf was a fun activity for us growing up, it became Tim’s number one focus  as he got older. It is one of the hardest sports to excel at, has a limited number of spots at the professional level and to get there is a grind.Tim has spent years honing his craft, practicing, competing and developing a work ethic which focuses on discipline over motivation. He has had some rough patches along the way and it has made him stronger because of it. He’s not done yet and is giving It his all on the minor league tour this year with a chance of making It to the next level. Please enjoy the show that’s filled with good child hood memories, laughs and the discipline it takes to play golf at a high level and keep going. Follow Tim's journey @timhegarty03.

Major leaguer, Olympian, father, husband and friend are a few words to describe Danny Valencia. A hometown hero of south Florida and one who made It to the top of his sport. With the combination of an incredible focus, hours of practice, killer instincts and unrelenting grind, Danny made It 10 years in major league baseball. His dream came true as he played alongside some of his child hood heroes. We break down what It takes to become a professional athlete, the years of sacrifice, the dedication to stay in peak physical condition and continue a laser focused routine until the end of his career. Danny speaks of his greatest achievements along the way including one of the most important new responsibilities of becoming a father.Enjoy the show, follow his new life adventures and future Olympic run on instagram @dvalencia22 or twitter

I met Ashley several years ago at a local fitness event. We shared mutual friends and through social media have stayed in touch. I’ve witnessed her leave a high paying and lucrative career in the pharmaceutical industry to pursue health coaching. She has transformed the lives of many through her in depth approach to eating and routine. Her belief is to stop restricting and start eating by fueling yourself properly. Don’t know how? Well then she and her team are here to help.We sat down and spoke about her transition from a 9-5 job to starting and operating her own business. She relates the highlights of business ownership, her journey to working with others and some solid advice on eating which prompted me to hire her for my triathlon training. Please enjoy the show and make sure you go check out what Dr. Ashley Dwyer is up to @dr.dwyer and www.thebigdaynutrition.com for any questions regarding getting your health in check. 

Awesome to sit down with Jared Gordon and his coach to speak about his upcoming professional UFC fight. We get the chance to learn about his early beginnings in the fight world, the routine he created and the restart of everything after getting his life together. A fighter through and through, Jared has overcome some serious struggle personally and professionally to get to this point in his life.He is preparing to crush this year and make it to the top of his class. An awesome journey of redemption and routine, he has found an equally bad ass woman who holds him accountable and who he plans to wed later this year. It has been a true pleasure getting to know Jared over the last couple years and witness the transformation of a badass, sober fighting machine.Please follow @jaredflashgordon and watch his journey unfold. His story is incredible and his message simple and true. Enjoy the show!

Dr. Tyrance is an absolute force of nature who has an incredible story of overcoming early educational and sports challenges, playing college football to achieving top honors as a Harvard educated, respected  and renowned orthopedic surgeon. He has a daily routine that involves taking care of himself physically, mentally and spiritually. It sets the tone in how he approaches life and working with his clients and how he handles business. I met Patrick several years ago when he started attending several of the classes at the gym where I was a performance coach. A regular wake up the sun 5:30AM attendee he would always bring his full energy, commitment and intensity into the class and leave with a smile and amazing energy.His journey is amazing and getting to know him on another level was an absolute honor as we spoke about routine, challenges, overcoming adversity much more. Please enjoy the show and for any questions or to contact please go to www.tyranceorthopedics.com. Have a most triumphant day!

Leslie Glickman has been inspiring and teaching health and wellness for years. Owner and operator of Yoga Journey in Central Boca is a haven for all levels of yogis and those seeking to learn how to teach as well.  A natural born teacher and health enthusiast, Leslie has opened so many people to the benefits of yoga, meditation and a healthy mindset. While enjoying her practice and sharing her passion she took it to the next level with The Something Big event which transformed Mizner Park amphitheater into a giant day of yoga, wellness and charity. With this being one of the most challenging years for the world and small business, she found herself wanting to do more and changing the course of how things are done. Positive mindset, being aware and taking ownership is extremely important to her own well being and what she tries to share with her community. It brings her joy to watch all who have come through her yoga teacher trainings take their love for yoga and share it with the community in their own specia

Artist, Creator, Superwoman, Mom, Teacher are just a few words to describe my friend Stephanie Pitts.  An incredible journey from a chance idea to reality, Stephanie created Artnest Studios for a place that caters to all kids with many different talents. Her passion for art, creativity and fostering the sometimes hidden untapped talent has flourished into two separate locations in East Delray and West Boca.Stephanie has found the time to balance her evolving routine with her family and getting her sons ready and out the door on time. She takes the time for herself when needed and focuses on the WHY and it fuels her to keep moving forward.Artnest's locations provide daily classes, private parties and now offering virtual school assistance for ages 5-12. It is awesome to watch someone put in the work, sweat and embrace all that they see in their vision and make it become a reality. Please follow www.artneststudios.com and @artnest on instagram. We hope you enjoy the show!

Childhood friend, little big brother and all around one of my favorite people on planet Earth is F. Timothy Foley. We have known each other since The Little School days which was pre-kindergarten in Westchester New York. One of the most challenging things in long term friendship is watching the other person self destruct in from of your very eyes. Tim watched as I lost everything through the 2000's until I sought help.I brought my wife Chelsea back to my hometown for the 2016 marathon and went to visit Tim at his bartending job. It was so good to see him but could tell something was not right and he wasn't the same Tim. He acted it out well but the light was gone in his eyes. After spending some time we left and it brought tears to my eyes as I told Chelsea that would probably be the first and last time she would see Tim. His life was going nowhere, was unhappy and in full blown addiction to drugs and alcohol.A few months later I got a call from a mutual friend who had flown Tim down to Florida to g

Harrison New York's favorite son, Rudy was an all star athlete, hometown hero and all around good guy. He played many sports and excelled well into higher education. It all went downhill after he got into a construction accident when finishing college. That accident propelled him into a reliance on drugs and alcohol which continued into his young adult years until he landed in South Florida. He left his family and friends up north to come down to Florida and get treatment and change his life at 29 years of age.Watching Rudy put in the work, help others and change his life has been an amazing journey. He went from working as a bus boy at a local restaurant, to working in the corporate field of drug and alcohol treatment to give back and help others. His real passion has always been helping people with their interest in sports, health/wellness and fitness. He has begun his own fitness journey by creating his personal training business and coaching group fitness in at PIT fitness in Boca and Boynton Beach.

I met Rayna several years ago when she walked into one of my classes at a local fitness studio. Her energy, passion and attitude were contagious as she crushed the workout and smiled the whole way through. We remained in contact and over time and I watched her selfless giving, teaching, coaching and passion for life unfold. Rayna has an innate ability to speak with anyone, anywhere and it goes beyond being friendly, she genuinely cares and you can feel it when with her. With all the change in the last year, she was able to go out on her own, start her own company, write a book and still find time to make every minute count in her day.There are people that talk about change and taking action and then there are people that get to work and do it. Rayna is one of those people who gets it done, smiles and is an amazing woman in the community home and abroad. Her daily routine has variety and her unceasing work ethic unmatched. Enjoy the show and please go check out what she is up to @the_rose_grows. You can also c

The stories were that of legend when I first was told about Zach from meeting his mother through several friends. He was a guitar playing, song writing machine that lived in LA and had immersed himself in one of the hardest businesses to break into at such a young age. That success and lifestyle led him down a challenging and difficult path where he came to the realization that he wanted to be better, live and get sober. After getting sober, Zach launched himself into what he loves most: Music. He started teaching lessons and helping local bands rehearse and play at local venues. This led to the opening of his own place On Stage Studies in central Boca which prompted him to finish school and immediately enroll into business school to learn more. An avid historian and information junkie he learned and implemented his schooling directly into his business. He began writing music and found himself releasing a new album which several songs hit the top of the charts among many highly regarded musicians.Zach defines

Paul Christopher is a man of the world who has enjoyed a very active lifestyle, traveling around the world mixing it up with world class athletes, playing competitive beach volleyball and landed in South Florida as his current destination. He has worked in the fitness industry for many years and co- created G+O (gravity and oxygen) several years ago in east Boca Raton Florida. He has experienced the challenges of being a business owner in 2020 with the hit of a pandemic that closed most businesses but emerged triumphant with a new outdoor facility in addition to his indoor training classes. He focuses on top notch fitness professionals, a true fitness experience for his clients and many exciting things to come in the new year.Fitness is not all that drives PC. His role as a father, community leader and lulu lemon ambassador hold a high priority as he has been a true example of someone who goes all out for anyone and everything. He elevates all those around him and stays true to who he is and what he believes

The restaurant business isn't for everyone! For Troy Ganter, he was born into it and learned from a young age what it was like to be in the front of the house to the underbelly of everything involved in with restaurants. His love for his family, friends, community and philanthropy was and is strong to this day. Several years ago that took a turn down a dark path where Troy had to make a decision and change how he approached life. He sought help for his struggles and hasn't looked back. There are ups and downs but living a clean and sober life has allowed him to be more communicative, open and honest with those around him. He is a proud father, husband and very active in his community. He and his team came through a pandemic to find new possibilities, incredible amounts of peace and change for the better in his restaurant and concepts for growth in a new way of providing the best customer experience. Please enjoy the show, recorded live in his Papas Raw Bar location over some delicious food and conve

From a small town in the midwest, Jeremy excelled at sports early on which allowed him to do anything he wanted without any consequences. After several challenging attempts to get his life together, he found himself in South Florida starting over. He was reintroduced to sobriety, fitness, health, wellness and accountability from some awesome people living a better life. His passion for helping others soon exploded as he began to compete in Crossfit, workout events and other community based opportunities which sparked an idea. He founded Recovery through Repetition which is a donation based workout program for those in early recovery and gave people a place to go on Friday nights for fitness, fun and fellowship.His passion for helping others and living a new life inspired his sister who has dedicated her doctorate studies on early recovery and the benefits of fitness which is entitled "The Dreamer Project". Please listen in as he shares his morning routine of watching the sunrise on the beach, to hel

Dave Niknafs came from a large family, got lost in the shuffle and ended up taking care of himself at an early age. He has faced some serious health challenges which led him to approach life and do whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted. It led him down a dark path of drug addiction, repeated failure after failure and landing in South Florida seeking to be an actor.After a chance encounter with a friend, he became involved in the treatment industry and sought out to build an incredible facility to serve people struggling with a variety of issues. His business focuses on the family aspect and caring for the individual as a whole. He focuses on treating everyone the same way, with kindness and love. He has an amazing team of people around him that foster a tremendous work environment and giving back to the community. "Create an impact, be consistently kind, empathetic and loving to everyone." Enjoy the show and find out what sets his daily routine apart from the rest. If you or anyone needs help pleas

Taking fitness and training to another level, Rob started from a small facility in downtown Delray and grew to two amazing group training facilities in a short time. Group fitness redefined in Central Boca and the newest facility in Boynton Beach. Hear about the struggle of setback after setback, struggling through personal and medical issues to following through with an opening of a facility during a global pandemic.Passion, purpose, routine, action and consistency are the watchwords that Rob strives to live by today all while having fun with those around him. From his high level intensity in the group fitness classes to his one on one clients, he makes it a point to be available to everyone. His staff of trainers are from all around the area and provide exceptional service and structure for anyone looking to start, continue or train harder than ever before. Please enjoy the show and check out @pitfitnessbocaraton @pitfitnessboyntonbeach and @robertwilliam09. Check out their classes, hear his story and how h

So grateful to have my wife Chelsea Williams on the show. She was born in NY and raised in South Florida, right here in Boca Raton. She followed her passion for teaching and helping families with their young children. Knowing several families, she found herself working for one in a business setting. From there she was able to learn, grow, find solutions and understand the inner workings of a successful business. When FROPRO was growing she saw her chance to step in and take it to the next level. Chelsea took FROPRO statewide and is continuing to expand and see the collective vision become real. Listen as she talks about her own personal struggles, overcoming adversity and finding true purpose as the Boss lady of FROPRO snack bar.You can reach Chelsea @gofropro and @chelsealaurenwilliams on instagram. We hope you enjoy the episode because we enjoy recording it!