Wake Up The Sun

Pat was working as a CPA in a 9-5, 40 hours a week CPA firm. His life consisted of work, some minor exercise, going out with co-workers and friends day in and out. That routine was all until he saw other people living life and doing things he wanted to do. He joined up with an online coaching and fitness provider learning as much as he could part time. As he watched others grow and succeed he began to realize that he needed to put forth more effort and focus on being the best coach he could be. One day after a manager at his office berated him, Pat had enough. He jumped head first into his part-time business and in several years has risen to the top of his company by following his passion.Pat has coached and inspired his own family to join the business. Each day Pat gets to coach people across the world, workout, travel and communicate all while working his business from his phone and/or laptop. He practices daily gratitude by journaling, meditation and incorporates that in all aspects of his routine. It is a

Dr. Craig Spodak is a third generation dentist who earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University, graduating with highest honors. He joined his father, Dr. Myles Spodak, in his practice in Delray Beach, Fla. in 1998 with a dream to change the way patients experience dental care. He became the leader of the practice in 2006 and immediately began to develop a new vision for the modern dental practice with a goal to deliver comprehensive dental care from a team of general and specialty dentists in one convenient, 13,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, LEED Gold Certified facility.I have been able to watch Craig grow his dental practice, become a sound leader in the community and inspire those around him. One of his biggest beliefs is putting positive energy behind everything you do in the day. From the simplest tasks to more complex, Craig practices gratitude in every facet and shares with his team the importance of the highest level of service and care. If you can put positive energy behin

Vincent Ventiera now known as Vinsane has made a name for himself by following what he loves to do. Barber and part time DJ, Vinny took a chance at love on the reality show The Bachelorette which launched him into the national spotlight. He parlayed it into a marketing media blitz, began telling his story and traveling around the country DJ'ing and throwing epic events.His routine can change quite often with the amount traveling he does but sticks to a few basics and stays consistent to what makes him happy. As a DJ / Producer, jet setter, and all around entertainer he aims to bring an incredible overall experience to anyone and everyone. Stay connected, and follow the VINSANITY for upcoming music videos, original tracks, and appearances by following him on all Social Media platforms by the username @VinnyVinsane. Enjoy the pod and let us know what you think!

This past Monday was Veterans Day and no better way to kick off this week than with my friends Wade Waddick and Phil Krizmanich from Patriot Sports Nutrition. Both served active duty as United States Marines and now have created several different businesses in the community. These two gentlemen have started a supplement company in which part of each sale goes to benefit veterans.They strongly believe in purpose, mission, impact, legacy and taking action to carry their message each and every day to the client at of Patriot. Wade also owns and operates Evolution Fitness in West Boca. They have started their own podcast, 2 marines 1 mic which hosts guests that are active/retired military, community influencers and have amazing stories to tell.These guys are extreme examples of getting it done, accomplishing goals and setting the tone for others in the community. I hope you enjoy their message and the fun we had on the podcast.

From an addict living on the streets to fitness entrepreneur, Kaisa Kerwin has overcome countless trials and adversity to get where she is today. She is the owner and operator of The Fit Shop, a fitness studio in North Miami beach where she helps and impacts those seeking a change in their workout routine. She is also a DJ, pilot, mom, entrepreneur among many other responsibilities that she gets to enjoy every single day. She has recently celebrated over 10 years of sobriety and approaches each moment with a healthy positive attitude and insanely contagious energy.The Fit Shop has recently expanded to offer a more amenities with the repair and body recovery side of fitness to a fully loaded snack bar with many delicious coffees, smoothies and other delectable treats.I hope you enjoy listening to her journey and how she got to where she is today by being open, honest and transparent.Enjoy the pod and please go follow her on instagram @kaisakerwin and @thefitshopmiami. When you are in the area make sure to drop

Boxer, coach, trainer, and many other titles can be used to describe Ann-Marie Saccurato. Her life has been a series of amazing accomplishments, learning experiences and challenges that she has overcome. Her passion and dedication to help others and truly make an impact in another's life is paramount to all else. I had the pleasure of sitting down with her after a friend introduced us over social media. In 1995, she overcame tremendous odds after suffering life threatening injuries from a car wreck. She was told she would never walk again.  She proved them wrong with an epic comeback, dedication to training, rehabilitation and getting herself in peak physical condition. She went on to play college basketball and entered the world of competitive boxing in which she was a rising star and collected several titles.She is a head trainer/coach at the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, mentors clients online and carries an incredible message which she shows by example every day. I hope you enjoy the

From a quiet normal day to day life in Boca Raton Florida to her whole life being turned upside down, listen to how Stephanie Mandell; mother, daughter, wife, entrepreneur turned life shattering news into her new normal. I met Stephanie almost 10 years ago and was her daughters elementary school teacher. She and her family were incredibly kind to me during that time and through my own struggles when I hit rock bottom. Over the last 5 years, Steph has made the best of every situation and started a business with her oldest daughter which is exploding across the country. Please listen in and learn about one of the strongest women I have ever met with one of the greatest comeback stories. Enjoy the pod! Be sure to follow Steph on instagram at @floridaseaturtlecompany. 

An epic podcast about turning tragedy into triumph. Charles has seen it all from the loss of his two brothers, moving down south, overcoming addiction, giving back and ultimately by a chance encounter finding his passion for fighting. In this podcast he speaks of giving back, how important it is in his daily routine to be helping someone and reaching out to those who are starting their life over.  All of this while he has been training to get back into peak physical condition to enter the UFC octagon and fight on Friday October 18, 2019 in his hometown of Boston Massachusetts. Please enjoy the podcast and support Charles by watching his first fight in over a year this Friday night! Boston Strong.You can follow Charles on instagram @charlesrosamma and his non profit www.chuckysfight.com.

A chance encounter led to a brand new career in radio and pursuing something she loves. Check out this episode with radio host Chelsea Taylor of WIRK where she dives into her daily routine of balancing her passion in radio with her amazing family life. Life is awesome and her gratitude of saying that she GETS to do the things she loves versus HAVE to shines through in her story. She embodies effort, hard work and enjoying every single aspect of her life, career and connecting with people in her daily routine.Learn more about Chelsea by visiting her on Instagram @_chelseaonair .

Nicole Marchand Aucoin is the founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition. Nicole was introduced to the importance of nutrition at a young age after her mother was diagnosed with cancer. She has worked in the fitness and nutrition arena for over 10 years and her program is currently run at hundreds of nutrition practices and gyms worldwide. Nicole provides health coaching through exercise and diet to help her clients meet their goals.In this interview, Nicole dives into her everyday routine of balancing her career, family, personal and business goals. She firmly believes in doing something you love every day and taking care of your body, mind and spirit. Learn more about Nicole by visiting her on Instagram @nicole_rd_hsn or checking out her business @growyournutritionbusiness. 

Nani Edry is the creator and owner of Nani’s Dough and Bakery. He has since closed the door of his bakery in order to give his full attention to work on new projects in the food world. Before he opened up his shop, he worked really hard in the corporate world. He Burned himself out working on big tech projects in San Francisco. No finish line in that world. As he explains in the interview, "As soon as you finish a project, you’ve got twenty more." After working so hard to fulfil someone else’s vision, Nani wanted to work to fulfill his own vision. After wrapping up a tech project in Hawaii, Nani moved home to Delray Beach and decided to master the science of making doughnuts. In his opinion, it was a way for him to recenter himself, reground himself. Throughout the interview, Nani discusses the importance of disconnecting and recharging in order to be the most successful version of himself. Learn more about Nani and the You can connect with Nani directly by visiting his instagram @naniedry. 

Mary Ann is a yoga instructor, founder of Mat Matterz, and Lululemon Ambassador. She has been teaching yoga since 2010 and has been practicing yoga and meditation for even longer. Through yoga and meditation, Mary Ann has a passion for helping people process the difficult things that come up in their lives. Her organization, Mat Matterz, helps people apply yoga and mindfulness practices to the other facets of their lives. In other words, it helps you connect your mind, body, and breath, even when you are off your mat. Throughout this interview, Mary Ann describes the important rituals that help her create the tone for each day, practices that keep her centered, and the power of the vibrations that those practices create.Learn more about Mary Ann by visiting her Instagram @matmatterz. You can also practice with her at Yoga Journey in Boca Raton, FL.

Nicole is the founder and creator of the Chestee, a patented sports bra designed for women who work out with barbell. Nicole’s “aha!" moment came to her when she was competing at Wadapalooza in 2012. As one of two women competing, she was grouped with a men's heat. She was competing in a 20-minute AMRAP and all the barbells were baking in the sun. After feeling how hot and uncomfortable the bare bar was on her chest, she reracked her bar and stuffed her tank top underneath her sports bra. Soon after, she designed her own prototype, patented her design, and began outfitting female athletes and competitors. Throughout the interview, Nicole shares about how her life in the corporate world informed her business, as well as some of the most significant habits in her life. From making the bed every morning, to reading and writing, to daily meditation, Nicole shares the ways that she stays organized and inspired. Learn more about Nicole by visiting her on Instagram @butterandbiscuits or checking out her bu

Sean LeFloch is the owner and operator of CrossFit Delray Beach. As a former athlete and lacrosse coach, Sean has been coaching for 13 years and specializing in CrossFit for the last seven. Throughout our conversation, Sean shared some of the ways in which his mentors have inspired him and how their codes of ethics have shaped his own. One of the most critical practices in Sean's day-to-day life is meditation. He goes deep on how his relationship with meditation has shifted his perspective, and describes how meditation has become a central ritual in his morning. Learn more about how Sean's relationship with meditation has evolved, as well as the other important practices that have helped him to stay grounded and successful. Want to connect directly with Sean? You can find him on Instagram @seanlefloch and @flochfitness or visit his gym, CrossFit Delray Beach. 

After graduating from college and entering Physician Assistant school, Brandon Brennan needed a change. He decided he still wanted to help people become healthier, but he wanted to do it in a different way. Rather than treat patients in a hospital setting, he wanted to help his clients avoid the hospital altogether. Brandon went through his weight struggles in college. At 30 lbs overweight, he got mad at himself and decided to take action. He chose to make changes in his life, get out of his comfort zone, and spread his own experiences to other people. After working for other gyms and learning about what best motivated his clients, Brandon was able to establish his own gym last year and has been building it ever since. Get Fit Academy is not your average gym. There's loud music, club lighting, and even (wait for it) smoke machines. Brandon believes that having fun and loving what you're doing is at the core of success, and creating an energized, positive space is an essential part of that equation.

Vaughan is a restaurateur and entrepreneur who has experience working with a variety of businesses. He’s also family man who is energized by spending time with his wife and son. Although these two aspects of his life could come in conflict, Vaughan is a better, more thoughtful person because of that balance of work and family. Throughout the interview, he talks about how his routines have shifted and changed because spending time with his family has become an essential priority in his life. One of the qualities that most struck me during my conversation with Vaughan is that he is endlessly positive in his interactions with others and in his self-talk.  You can connect with Vaughan on his Instagram @VaughanDugan or by checking out some of his restaurants: Pizza Fusion, Kapow! Noodle Bar, and Shaker and Pie (all of which are seriously delicious). 

Rob is a dynamic and energizing coach and entrepreneur. He is the owner and co-founder CrossFit HYPE, an innovative CrossFit gym in Boca Raton, Florida.  Before CrossFit, Rob pursued a career as a professional golfer. He quickly realized, however, that he was more passionate about coaching and training others than he was about competing as a professional golfer. Since discovering CrossFit in 2011, he has committed himself to becoming the best coach that he is capable of being. He designs workouts that helped his athletes and clients reach their highest levels of performance and has coach and has coached at the CrossFit games for 4 consecutive years. During our conversation, Rob and I discuss his unusual schedule, when he feels most creative, and how he created the unique environment in his gym. You can learn more about Rob and connect with him on Instagram @hype.rob or @crossfithype.

Hannah is a highly motivated personal trainer and bikini competitor. After reaching what she felt was a plateau in her own cross fit training, Hannah decided to take on a new challenge and an entirely new type of training to accompany it: bikini modeling. Pushed to new physical limits, Hannah had to develop an entirely new routine to ensure that she would be ready for competition. During our conversation, Hannah explains what her day-to-day looked like during competition season, and some important ways her routine has changed because of it. Want to connect with Hannah directly? You can find her on her Instagram @hannahray_fit.

Welcome to The Wake Up the Sun Show. When I first conceived of this podcast, I wanted it to be a positive and productive place where successful people could share ideas about some of the most important and significant decisions that they make in their day-to-day lives. In this first podcast, I introduce myself and share a little bit about where I come from and how my experiences have informed the way I see and interact with the world and people around me. Thank you for joining along. It's going to be an awesome ride. You can connect with me on Instagram @mwarwilliams or @wakeupthesunshow.

Michelle Bazargan is an extraordinary woman from an extraordinary background. After escaping revolutionary war in Iran, Michelle continued to face significant challenges growing up: being a first-generation American, overcome adversity and bullying, and physical abuse. Despite these challenges, she has become a highly respected woman in the tech and automotive industry. Throughout her career, she has consulted with some of the industry’s top leaders and executives, been featured on TEDtalks, and challenges people to find their courage and believe in themselves. During our conversation, we discuss the importance of using Sundays to help organize and plan for the week. You can learn more about what Michelle calls "The Sunday Strategy" by listening to our conversation. You can learn connect with Michelle on LinkedIn or by visiting her on instagram @michibaza.