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Martial Arts Leader Oso Tayari Casel

https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-05-15_tayari_casel_power_hour_12182012.mp3 Oso Tayari Casel is a humanitarian dedicated to improving the world one community at a time. His many cultural and philanthropic missions to several countries around the world fostered his cognizance of impactful community involvement. Throughout the years, Oso advanced his service-oriented endeavors in the United States as a youth counselor, community engagement consultant, and most-notably as a world-renowned Martial Artist. His awareness of how Martial Arts and cultural involvement can transform communities is specifically harnessed within the Hospital Safety and Security Industry through Elite Security Services & Solutions, LLC. Oso Tayari Casel is the founder and director of the Tayari Casel Martial Arts Academy, Inc.; an institution that researches, demonstrates and spreads the contribution that Africa and China have given to the international martial arts community, while simultaneously furthering the appreciation of contemporary and traditional African and Chinese culture. His studies include cultural and humanitarian missions to Africa, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, The Netherlands, and Taiwan, the Republic of China, the arts of Kupigana Ngumi, Shaolin and Tai Chi Chuan with the Directors of the Pan Afrikan Martial Arts Federation. One of the strongest aspects of the Tayari Casel Martial Arts Academy is its dedication to community development, health and well being. Oso is an instructor at several elementary schools in the DC public school system. Over several decades he has worked as consultant for the Substance Abuse Services of the Department of Corrections for the Lorton Prison and Correctional Treatment Facilities. He has served as the Primary Substance Abuse Counselor for a federal program at a juvenile maximum-security prison and has worked with the District of Columbia Government’s Department of Human Services at group homes for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. In addition, he worked as a consultant to CASA Community Health, (Baltimore) a national prevention project focused on public housing developments funded by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University. Oso is a Marital Arts Grand Master and utilizes his more than 55 years of experience as a Martial Arts Hall-of-Famer and instructor to lead Elite’s officers in the art of de-escalation. His ideals are at the heart of Elite’s core values of Discipline, Courtesy, Respect, and Care. These same ideals often lead the company into the midst of some of the most criminally active cities in America, where Oso continues to focus Elite on doing the highest good. During his prestigious tournament career Oso Tayari Casel ranked in the “Top Ten Black Belts in the USA” for over a decade. In the fall of 1980 he was S.T.A.R. Rated # 1 in Kung Fu and has won in some of the most prestigious competitive arenas in North America, such as: the Battle of Atlanta, Diamond Nationals, Superstar Nationals, AKA Grand Nationals, Top Ten National, Bare Knuckle Knock Out Championship and Nevada State Grand Championship. Oso Tayari Casel was one of the first to popularize ground fighting in competition. In 1975 he was the only non-Karate practitioner chosen by Chuck Norris to represent the USA in team fights. Recognition of his fighting and technical artistry garnered appearances on the covers of international martial arts publications including: Official Karate, Black Sports, Martial Arts Tradition, History and People, Inside Kung Fu, Defense Combat, Men of Steel Discipline, Black Heroes of the Martial Arts and The Official History of Karate in America: The Golden Age: 1968-1986. He was featured in two recent martial arts documentaries: Urban Dragons: Black and Latino Masters in the Chinese Martial Arts and The Black Kung Fu Experience for Public Broadcast Systems (PBS). He is inducted in the Action Martial Arts Magazine’s Hall of Honors & Spirits Awards: Golden Pioneer, World Professional Martial Arts Hall of Fame: Legend Kung Fu Fighter, United States Karate Hall of Fame: Grand Master, Golden Eagle Awards, Howard University Washington, DC, Chicago Martial Arts Lifetime Achievement Award, and many more. After retiring from competition he successfully co-founded and promoted the Triple “AAA” rated US Capitol Classics Martial Arts Tournament for seven years in the nation’s capital. Oso Tayari Casel has appeared in various martial arts films and is a frequent guest on local television and radio programs. He teaches and lectures throughout the country and internationally, and is the Master Teacher at Tayari Casel Martial Arts Academy in Silver Spring, Md. Tayari Casel also performed as a professional magician at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA. Oso Tayari Casel began martial arts during the turbulent times of the civil rights era. For reasons as simple as being able to defend himself from neighborhood bullies or dealing with confrontations involving the extremist of society as well as self pride. Forty Seven (47) years later little did he recognize that his childhood hobby would take him around the world. During those travels he would have life changing experiences, visiting fascinating places, meeting intriguing people and sharing moments of despair, fatigue, sadness, frustration, joy and happiness. He never imagined on that early fall evening when he took his first class at the Southtown YMCA in Chicago, Illinois @ 66th and Union Avenue that his journey into the martial arts would leave a legacy around the world.

Twin Cities Lyme Foundation Founder Lisa Najarian

https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2021-04-15-UCWRadio_LisaNajarian.mp3 We had the opportunity to have the founder of Twin Cities Lyme Foundation and social platform “My Girlfriendships” Lisa Najarian on the UCW Radio Show. The social platform brings women together globally virtually and in real life, giving them the opportunity to create lasting memories. The Twin Cities Lyme Foundation is a work of passion for her as it gives her the opportunity to save someone the pain that she had to endure without knowing whats wrong, its about bringing awareness as well as helping people through guidance to get the help that they need. “Lisa Najarian is a good soul, she is known as the Caretaker, I referred to her as such because she is the anchor of her family, of her foundation and of many other projects. What she is doing for others is amazing, she’s not just a spokesperson she gets her hands dirty and that is what makes it incredible. She’s touching so many lives and I’m proud of what she’s done and is about to do as an author, more over I’m proud to call her my friend and part of my family. Just an outright good hearted person making a difference.” – Louis Velazquez Her Story: Sixteen years and several misdiagnoses later, in 2015, Lisa Najarian was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Over the course of those years, she suffered greatly with symptoms that were a complete mystery to her. “I felt like such an oddball in so many situations! One day I would feel good and the next day I would be wiped out. I felt as though most everyone thought I was crazy or lying about my health,” she expresses. “I have almost completely lost my hearing in my left ear and my right ear’s hearing loss varies from day to day. I now know I have over 60 symptoms of Lyme disease. It is a horrible disease and one NO ONE should ever have to endure!” Lisa, a California native, has lived her adult life in the top three most prevalent Lyme infested regions in the nation. She believes, as an avid gardener, she was bitten while living in Illinois, however, does not remember seeing a target rash. After 14 years in Illinois, she moved with her husband and two children to Connecticut, the mecca for Lyme disease. There, she became aware of Lyme, and strongly suspected a correlation between her multiple symptoms and the tick-borne disease. Her move to Minnesota in 2014 brought hope and a positive diagnosis. “I am passionate to create the same awareness here in the Midwest that there is on the East Coast. Too many people are unaware and so many need to be helped.” Lisa received a BA in education at California State University, Chico and earned her Masters Degree in Education from National University. She, her husband and children reside in the Twin Cities area.

HGTV, DIY Star Jason Cameron

https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2020-11-17-UCWRadio_JasonCameron_111720.mp3 On this episode of the UCW Radio Show we had the opportunity to speak with HGTV and DIY star Jason Cameron, known for Man Caves, Desperate Landscapes and so much more. We talk about his fitness days, his background in construction, his mentoring of youth, his great relationship with his wife as well as Tony Siragusa, Charlie Sheen and Snoop Dogg and much more . make sure to follow him on social media @jcamerontv Jason Cameron is an American television presenter and actor most notable for his role on the TLC reality show, While You Were Out and is currently hosting Man Caves and Desperate Landscapes for the DIY Network. Some more about Jason Cameron Jason moved to New York City to pursue an acting career, he had his heart and mind set on it. He landed a few minor roles at that time from Sex and the City, The Guiding Light to All My Children. Being ambitious and not one to hold back he jumped right into print modeling in Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Maxim and GQ. While in pursuit of his dream, Jason was always drawn to carpentry and construction which started at a very young age. he worked as a construction worker after college to make ends meet. In 2003, he auditioned as an on-screen carpenter for the TLC renovation program, While You Were Out. He got the job and joined the cast in season two, staying on until the end of the show’s run in 2006. After the show’s end, Cameron became a licensed contractor and was approached by DIY Network to host their landscape makeover show Desperate Landscapes in 2007. Since then, he has also been hosting Man Caves and Project Xtreme for the network. On the health and fitness front Jason Cameron is a certified personal trainer, specializing in strength and conditioning. He has competed in numerous bodybuilding competitions and has worked as a fitness model, appearing in Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness and Muscle Media. He is currently a representative and the Fitness Expert for Men’s Fitness.

Fitness Pro & Denver Nuggets Strength Coach Steve Hess

https://ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-07-03_stevehess_interviewucw.mp3 Keeping the Nuggets in top physical shape is the job of Steve Hess, the team’s assistant coach/strength and conditioning. Hess oversees the team’s weight training, conditioning and nutritional programs. He designed and arranged the Nuggets’ weight room in the Pepsi Center and also designed functional pieces unique to the Denver Nuggets. In his 19th season with the Nuggets, Hess creates and administers individual workout programs for each player throughout the entire year. He spends the majority of the off-season working with Nugget players and other professional athletes, overseeing every aspect of their workout programs. He pushes them to reach their peak physical condition. Hess is one of six trainers worldwide who sits on the Under Armour training council. He also sits on the advisory board for both Mancakes high-Protein Pancake mix and Crosscore 180 Rotational Bodyweight Training System. In addition, Hess has been featured on NBA Inside Stuff, All-Access with Ahmad Rashad, NBATV and The Eating Network. He also has his own workout segment on the Altitude Sports & Entertainment network. A graduate of Ithaca College (N.Y.), Hess received a master’s degree in physical education with an emphasis on sports medicine and a bachelor’s degree in exercise science fitness and cardiac rehabilitation in ’91. Hess became a Muscle Activation Techniques (M.A.T) specialist in 2013 and just completed his M.A.T mastery certification in 2015. Follow Steve Hess: www.twitter.com/stevehess1 www.instagram.com/steve13hess

Rising Star: The Artist Borbay

2020 https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2020-11-09-UCWRadio_Borbay_11092020.mp3 2014 https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-05-15_borbay_interviewucw.mp3 Borbay is a self-represented artist, living and thriving in the vibrant city of Manhattan. Collected globally and featured by an impressive breadth of revered news outlets, Borbay has created a successful business model outside of the ‘art world’ you read about. Time Out New York named him their Most Creative New Yorker. On June 4, 2014 — Zack O’Malley Greenburg’s second book, “Michael Jackson, Inc.” (Simon & Schuster, Atria) launched and rocketed to #1 on Amazon in Business and Leadership — Borbay painted the cover. He defaced Andy Warhol’s Marilyn and Major League Baseball hung it up in their Fan Cave. He knew Forbes’ Hip Hop Cash Kings list before Forbes did. His collages incorporating New York Post headlines became a New York Post headline. He’s painting the Guggenheim each year for 20 years, and intends to show the series in the Guggenheim itself. Borbay is being celebrated by everyone from BBC World to the Wall Street Journal Japan. Borbay’s creations, with their chasm-deep detail and painstaking process, have garnered the artist a large following from Manhattan to Milan, and his Warhol-esque willingness to mine pop imagery has earned the admiration of fans, educators and celebrities alike. With a pre-art résumé that includes everything from advertising to Reality TV (to, yes, working for Donald Trump), it’s no wonder that he’s lauded as one of the most game changing players emerging in the contemporary art scene. Borbay lives in Gramercy with his beloved Wife Erin and Daughter Coraline. Websites: www.borbay.com https://www.instagram.com/borbay 2021 Interview

Acclaimed Actor Dennis Christopher

Award-winning actor, Dennis Christopher, stars as Leonide Moguy in Django Unchained, Quentin Tarantino’s action epic set in the antebellum American South, about a ruthless bounty hunter and the slave he promises to free upon capturing their quarry. The film, also starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz, Jamie Foxx, Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell, is set for release on Christmas Day, 2012. Christopher portrays the lawyer to DiCaprio’s Calvin Candie, the owner of a plantation where slaves are forced to fight one another. Into this world enters bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Waltz) and his slave Django (Foxx), whose ultimate goal is to find and free his still enslaved wife. Throughout his career, Christopher has had the good fortune of working with many a legendary film director. In addition to Tarantino, Christopher has worked with Federico Fellini (Roma), Robert Altman (3 Women and A Wedding), Hugh Hudson (Academy Award winning Best Picture, Chariots of Fire), Peter Werner (Don’t Cry, It’s Only Thunder) and Randall Kleiser (It’s My Party). He is perhaps best remembered for his role in Breaking Away, as the idealistic cyclist Dave Stoller, a working class boy who fantasizes about being an Italian bike racer, and looks forward to the day when an international race will bring excitement to his boring hometown. The film, also starring Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern and Paul Dooley, was the sleeper hit of 1979. His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy of Film and Television Award (BAFTA) and a Youth in Film Award. His other motion picture credits include Trapped, Mind Lies, Circuitry Man and Circuitry Man II, A Sinful Life and Jake Speed, among others. Aside from Django Unchained, Christopher is no stranger to period dramas, having been featured in the final season of HBO’s Deadwood, a re-working of the traditional Western. His othertelevision series credits include starring as Jack of all Trades in Profiler and recurring roles in Roswell and Kate Brasher. He has guest starred in series such as Six Feet Under, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Crossing Jordan, among others. Mini-series and other long form credits include Stephen King’s It,Golden Dreams: The Ballad of Lucy Whipple, Natural Enemies, Curaçao and Willing to Kill: The Texas Cheerleader Story. Christopher starred opposite Elizabeth Taylor in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of The Little Foxes. His other performances on the New York stage include originating the starring role in Retribution, and in Brothers with Carroll O’Connor. His stage accolades include both the L.A. Drama Critics Award for Lead Performance, Drama-Logue Award for Best Actor and L.A. Weekly Award for his portrayal of WWII code breaker Alan Turing in the West Coast premiere of Breaking the Code. He received two other Drama-Logue Awards for his performances in Balm in Gilead and American Buffalo. He has also starred in the Pasadena Playhouse’s production of Side Man and, more recently, the Unknown Theatre’s production of Grand Motel. Additional Off-Broadway and regional credits include Elegies: For Angels, Punks and Raging Queens, The Slab Boys, A Pound on Demand, Summer and Smoke, Butterflies Are Free, and he originated the title role in Yentl: the Yeshiva Boy. “Dennis Christopher is not only a gem in the world of Hollywood but he is also as humble as they come, it was an honor and pleasure to have the opportunity to have him on the UCW Radio Show just prior to the theatrical release of the Golden Globe nominated film “Django Unchained” director by another Hollywood great in Quentin Tarantino, I do look forward to having him on again as his career seems to get brighter every year,” stated Louis Velazquez, host of the UCW Radio Show. Websites: www.twitter.com/dennischristo04

UFC Legend Frank Shamrock

https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-05-15_frankshamrock_ucwradio.mp3 Frank Shamrock was born Frank Alicio Juarez III on December 8, 1972, at the UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, California. A sensitive child, raised in a difficult family, Frank’s early life was filled with violence, poverty and trouble. Rejecting his family, Frank became a ward of the State of California at 12 and a prison inmate at 18. But by the age of 22, Frank was a world story. His incredible journey, soon to be published in book form, has been an inspiration to fans around the world. As a fighter, Frank “The Legend” Shamrock was a mixed martial arts and extreme fighting pioneer. He was the world’s first UFC Middleweight Champion, and left the UFC as the four-time, undefeated champion. He secured four world titles, and set two world records for the fastest championship victories in history – defeating one contender in 14 seconds and another in 20. He is widely considered the first complete fighter/athlete and promotes martial arts as saving his life. “The Legend’s” legendary fights helped make MMA a growing and respected sport, and he is credited with advancing the sport to broadcast television. In 2006 Frank won the first-ever sanctioned MMA fight in California, knocking out family rival Cesar Gracie. He went on to highly-rated bouts with MMA superstars Phil Baroni, Renzo Gracie and Cung Le. In 2009, Frank’s MMA expertise went multimedia, with the publication of the book “Mixed Martial Arts For Dummies” and repeated TV commentating appearances on CBS’s “Saturday Night Fights” and fights on Showtime. Today, Frank and his wife Amy live in San Jose, California with their daughter Nicolette, born in April 2008. Frank also has a 22 year old son Frankie, from his first marriage, who currently lives in Arkansas and is studying acting, modeling and stage technique. Now retired from professional competition, the Legend likes to hike outdoors with his family, is an avid reader of any and all books, loves to dance with his daughter and watch movies. Websites: www.frankshamrock.com

Natural Mr. Universe Doug Burns

The UCW Radio Host Louis Velazquez had the opportunity to have Mr. Universe Doug Burns on the Show. Doug Burns is a modern Sampson. The 2006 Natural Mr. Universe, he’s two hundred pounds of sheer muscle and the picture of good health. Of the skinny little boy with type 1 who used to work out in the woods alone, all that remains are a wry sense of humor and an attractively self-deprecating manner. They’re unexpected in a man who’s triumphed in the uber-masculine world of bodybuilding, but there’s a lot that’s unexpected about Doug Burns. At the age of twelve, in 1977, Doug came across a picture of the Biblical Sampson holding a lion in a headlock. He’d never seen anything like Sampson’s hugely muscular body, and for the skinny, lonely boy, the sight was a revelation. That night he prayed zealously for a half hour to be changed into a Sampson. When he woke the next morning as skinny as ever, he gave up on miraculous intervention and decided to take matters into his own hands. Doug’s physician tried to forbid him to lift weights, but he was so hell-bent on becoming Samsonesque that he ignored the doctor. Unfazed by the absence of gyms in backwoods Mississippi, he made late night forays to the junkyard and jerry-rigged his own gym with old pulleys and bags of concrete. Using an outdated issue of Ironman magazine as his guide, he trained in his makeshift gym in the woods come hell or high water, in the company of raccoons and bobcats, and once right through a tornado. About the same time that he started working out, Doug got hold of a home glucose meter. His control improved immediately, and once that happened, his world opened up. No longer a bag of bones, he joined the football team, became the most valuable running back, and found a group of buddies to work out with. He and his friends would go to Wolf River, dive from the trestle, and train out in the sun with weighted dumbbells. Where the river rapids flowed through a canyon, they swam upriver like salmon. At age fifteen, after only two years with the weights, Doug began power-lifting competitively. He placed dead last in his first competition, but by the time he graduated from high school, he had set American records in drug-free power lifting in the adult open class. Following his success as a powerlifter, he began entering bodybuilding competitions. In November 2006, the boy formerly known as “the bag of bones” became Mr. Universe. When he’s getting ready for a contest, Doug moves his testing frequency way, way up. Because his body fat is coming down so drastically, he starts using cardiovascular work to chase his glucose. He begins pulling off of bolus injections; instead, he moderates what he’s eating in conjunction with whatever training he’s doing. So he takes glucose when he knows he’s going to need it, and then does aerobic work right afterward to “just burn the heck out of it.” As his body fat keeps dropping, the whole mechanism keeps improving and improving. When he was first competing, Doug didn’t know any other athletes who had diabetes. He was aware of one other diabetic bodybuilder way back, but that fellow got into the anabolic scene. Doug’s never used drugs, but he trained at Gold’s Gym in Venice for seven or eight years, and the drug use there, he reports, was rampant. The organization within which he competes, the International Natural Bodybuilding Association, is completely clean and tests for everything under the sun. The two other bodybuilding organizations, however, are sullied by steroids. It’s unfortunate, he says, because steroid use has distorted a previously healthy quest to attain a classic figure, twisting it into a battle of cartoon characters. Doug’s never run into any prejudice against diabetes in the gym, though he is very open about testing and his pump. People sometimes give him the eye, thinking that insulin might be advantageous in competition, but insulin is of no use to him in that respect because if his insulin ever goes high, he can’t shed body fat and get lean enough to compete. For competitions, he brings his insulin dosage down to probably less than that of a non-diabetic person. Doug emphasizes that for him, it’s not about diet and exercise: It’s about exercise and diet. Exercise is primary. He says that diets are misleading, in that they promise that you can simply eat your way to health. He does have a particular diet that he follows, leaning a little more on protein. He “eats very, very clean” throughout the week and gives himself one day to enjoy whatever he feels like having. He loves Cajun food with a passion, and his favorite beer, Chili Creek, is spiced up by a big hot pepper inside the bottle. Doug doesn’t take any meds except children’s aspirin, but he takes a lot of supplements, including isolated whey plus whey concentrate, multi-vitamins and minerals, essential fatty acids, L-glutamine and carnatine. He notes a distinct beneficial effect when he takes supplements, which he uses to advantage when preparing for competition: He works without supplements until he is in the best possible shape, and then adds the supplements to take it up a notch. He notes that his way is the antithesis of the public’s inclination to take the magic potion right from the get-go. He has always done the work first and then used the supplements as an adjunct to the hard work. That stubbornness may be why Winston Churchill, the relentless bulldog of a man who refused to quit no matter what, is one of Doug’s favorite people. He was also inspired by Sampson, of course, by Dr. Billy Graham, and by Bo Jackson, whom he reveres as one of the greatest athletes of all time. His biggest inspirations are his three kids, ages twelve, ten, and eight. He’s no longer too concerned that his children

Film/TV Producer/Music Legend Brett Hudson

The UCW Radio Host Louis Velazquez had the opportunity to have Hollywood mainstay and a true warrior as he battled/won his fight against cancer, the great Brett Hudson on the show. Brett Hudson is Kate Hudson’s uncle! That’s what his friends say nowadays, but back in the Seventies, Brett was a star in his own right. With Bill and Mark, he was one of The Hudson Brothers, network television comedy stars and Top 40 recording artists signed to Elton John’s Rocket Records and produced by Bernie Taupin. Their CBS prime-time series, The Hudson Brothers Show, the summer replacement for The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour put them on the map and began a friendship with Cher that flourishes to this day. The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show twisted the minds of a generation and led their drinking buddy John Lennon to dub them “The Kings of Saturday morning.” Brett and his brothers later wrote, produced and starred in the hit international TV series, Bonkers, Showtime’s first comedy film shorts, and the 1983 film comedy, Hysterical. Then he lost his hair and moved on to a prosperous writing and producing career that included the Showtime series, A Family Tree; Fox Television’s Bizarre Moments, Hidden Videos, and Your American Pop Quiz; and a number of comedy specials including The Cindy Williams Comedy Special on the Family Channel. He returned to performing with brother Mark in King World’s off-the-wall comedy series, Offshore Television, which he also wrote and produced. Brett also wrote sitcoms and film scripts and recently produced the popular DVD, Christian Comedy Live! (When asked by an Nashville newspaper reporter to cite an example of good Christian comedy, Brett replied, “Jerry Seinfeld.” Think about it.) Today, an unexpected Hudson Brothers renaissance is underway with the release this month of their Razzle Dazzle shows on DVD. “Brett’s warrior spirit is truly one of inspiration and courage, from his times with Farrah Fawcett to his path to fighting for his life and then paying it forward today, I was honored to have him on the UCW Radio Show,” said Louis Velazquez host of the UCW Radio Show. Websites: www.frozenpictures.com

TV/Film Producer and True Inspiration David Lyons

The UCW Radio Host Louis Velazquez had the opportunity to have TV/Film Producer David Lyons on the Show. David Lyons is one of the most inspirational stories that we had the honor of telling on the UCW Radio Show, his outlook on life is amazing, despite him having a daily battle with MS he still forges forward with his desire to live and accomplish great thing sin life. Although he has inspired many his main goal is to show his three children the path to true fulfillment in their lives and to continue reaching for the moon despite adversity. The David Lyons story is one that we urge our listeners to not only listen to but to learn from it. Lyons , despite having a disease that could literally diasble a person, he made a choice to compete as a bodybuilder without the use of MS drugs. Its an amazing journey that only David Lyons can tell. More About David Lyons: Since 2002 LYONS Entertainment has been creating, developing and producing original programming for television and film. LYONS Entertainment President and Executive Producer, David Lyons has won over 25 international awards and has partnered with some of entertainment’s top executives and producers. In addition to creating and producing its own original properties, LYONS Entertainment collaborates with other talented creators and producers to bring their television show or film concept to market. LYONS Entertainment credits include syndicated television series Hog Heaven, currently in its fourth season, airing on Untamed Sports TV (www.untamedsportstv.com); Street Games and Rack which have been green lit by FOX Sports Network; and Creepers which has won 30 international awards and was screened at the Cannes Short Film Festival in Cannes, France. Creepers is currently under contract for worldwide distribution through Engine 15 Media Group. “David Lyons is a true inspiration, his story is amazing, his journey is worthy of accolades, if this doesn’t teach us that we can achieve anything in life despite the adversities in front of us then nothing will, I was honored to be able to conduct his interview,” said Louis Velazquez, Host of the UCW Radio Show. Websites: www.theultimatebodytvshow.com www.lyonsentertainment.net www.supercreepers.com www.themsbodybuildingchallenge.com

Hollywood, Movies, Music, AI and Private Credit Markets

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we put the spotlight on Netflix, AI and the impact that it will have on Hollywood, Movies and Music. We also go over the Private Credit markets and where they are headed. https://www.moneyneversleepsradio.com/podcast/media/2026-03-12_MNS_03122026.mp3 The post Hollywood, Movies, Music, AI and Private Credit Markets first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.

Geopolitics, Derivatives, Energy Markets and Tokenized Commodities

In this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we put a spotlight on Geopolitics, Derivatives and the Energy Markets how Russia, China and Europe fit into this picture. We also go over Tokenized Commodities and how high fidelity data is key to prevent fraud and attract institutional adoption https://www.moneyneversleepsradio.com/podcast/media/2026-03-11_MNS_03112026_full.mp3 The post Geopolitics, Derivatives, Energy Markets and Tokenized Commodities first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.

Blockchain, Tokenizaion, Nasdaq, CME, NYSE, SEC, CFTC

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, we put a focus on Blockchain and Tokenization, and how the Nasdaq, CME, NYSE are exploring tokenization stocks and commodity derivatives while the SEC and CFTC are looking for high fidelity data framework https://www.moneyneversleepsradio.com/podcast/media/2026-03-11_MNS_03112026.mp3 The post Blockchain, Tokenizaion, Nasdaq, CME, NYSE, SEC, CFTC first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.

Nasdaq, NYSE American, Blockchain, Reverse Stock Splits, Pecu Novus

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez the focus is put on the Nasdaq and NYSE American cracking down on repeat offenders who use reverse stock splits to stay listed meanwhile hurting shareholder value along the way. Also we talk about Blockchain interoperability and the Pecu Novus blockchain and latest ERC-20 […] https://www.moneyneversleepsradio.com/podcast/media/2026-03-10_MNS_03102026.mp3 The post Nasdaq, NYSE American, Blockchain, Reverse Stock Splits, Pecu Novus first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.

Volatility in Oil Markets, Iran, Russia, USA, UK and Europe

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we focus on the volatility in oil markets and the overall impact and how Iran, Russia, USA, UK and Europe fit into this equation https://www.moneyneversleepsradio.com/podcast/media/2026-03-09_MNS_03092026.mp3 The post Volatility in Oil Markets, Iran, Russia, USA, UK and Europe first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.

Traditional Markets and Tokenization, NYSE, Nasdaq, CME

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we put a focus on Traditional Markets Tokenization and how the NYSE, Nasdaq and CME will shift how markets operate. How centralized and decentralized exchanges will benefit from the infrastructure that is built and ready for the growth. https://www.moneyneversleepsradio.com/podcast/media/2026-03-06_MNS_03062026.mp3 The post Traditional Markets and Tokenization, NYSE, Nasdaq, CME first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.

Private Credit Markets, Pecu Novus Blockchain, Wall Street

Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez is focusing on the Private Credit Markets on this episode and how the financial infrastructure layer on the Pecu Novus Blockchain could be a value to institutional players in the space https://www.moneyneversleepsradio.com/podcast/media/2026-03-05_MNS_03052026.mp3 The post Private Credit Markets, Pecu Novus Blockchain, Wall Street first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.

Nanocap and Microcap Companies +Digital Asset Treasuries

On this espisode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, we are focused on the Nanocap and Microcap market where companies are adopting Digital Asset Treasury strategies and are either being proactive or reactive, and how that is damaging shareholder value especially when Toxic Debt is involved https://www.moneyneversleepsradio.com/podcast/media/2026-03-04_MNS_03042026.mp3 The post Nanocap and Microcap Companies +Digital Asset Treasuries first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.

Private Credit Markets Missing Transparency

Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez focuses on the topic of Private Credit Markets Missing Transparency and how blockchain technology can help solve this issue https://www.moneyneversleepsradio.com/podcast/media/2026-03-01_MNS_03012026.mp3 The post Private Credit Markets Missing Transparency first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.

Nasdaq Delistings, Nanocap and Microcap Companies, Digital Asset Treasuries

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, we focus on Nasdaq Delistings, the new rules, Nanocap and Microcap Companies facing difficult times, Digital Asset Treasuries & Digital Credit Note tokens and their role in increasing shareholder value https://www.moneyneversleepsradio.com/podcast/media/2026-02-27_MNS_02272026.mp3 The post Nasdaq Delistings, Nanocap and Microcap Companies, Digital Asset Treasuries first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.

Scams and Fraud, Mining, Gold, Diamonds, Crypto and more

Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, the topic is Scams and Fraud, Mining, Gold, Diamonds, Crypto and more. We jumped into the various scams out there that investors should be aware of to protect themselves.

Tokenization The Future of Financial Markets

Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, Topic is Tokenization The Future of Financial Markets

Nasdaq Delisiting Microcaps, Digital Asset Treasuries

Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, Nasdaq Delisiting Microcaps, Digital Asset Treasuries

Artificial Intelligence vs Wall Street, Let The Games Begin
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we are tackling an interesting topic and that is Artificial Intelligence vs Wall Street, what the impact not could but will be across every firm big and small
Four Fears in Trading, Sports, Crypto and Life, HootDex, Metamask
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we are touching on Four Fears in Trading, Sports, Crypto and in Life in general. We jump into HootDex and how the Pecu Wallet + Metamask connection could become a very big benefit.
Nasdaq MVLS Rule, SPACS, OTC Companies on Money Never Sleeps Radio
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we put a focus on the Nasdaq MVLS Rule and how it will impact SPACS on both Nasdaq & OTC Markets, the impact on OTC listed companies and how their uplisting horizon has drifted away
Private Credit Markets, Derivatives, Tokenization, RWA
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we are laser focused on the Private Credit Markets and how you do not want to sleep on that market, Derivatives and what the CME is doing, Tokenization from the NYSE, DTCC to the Nasdaq and beyond and Real Estate tokenization
Private Credit and the Economy
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we put a focus on Private Credit and the Economy, a simplified way of how it all works, kinda.
Tokenization, NYSE, Nasdaq, LSE, HootDex, DTCC, Binance, Coinbase
In this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez , we are focused on tokenization and how blockchain technology will change how the NYSE, Nasdaq, LSE and all major or minor exchanges operate, we also touch on HootDex and how decentralized and centralized crypto exchanges differ. www.moneyneversleepsradio.com

Filmmaker & Urban Action Showcase Co-Founder Demetrius Angelo

As an Actor, Demetrius recognized the void in Film/TV roles for people of Color especially in the Action Films genre. In response to this void Demetrius founded ASC Productions a full service Film/TV production company producing everything from Fitness Videos to Action Films with emphasis on casting multi-ethnic Actors in principle roles. Having developed a passion for Action Films at a young age, the Action genre became his focus. Unfortunately the majority of talent available had no Martial Arts or little fight experience. With this void in “Action Actors”, Demetrius began devising a system that would teach Actors how to fight “on screen” safely without the full working knowledge of Combat. Demetrius labeled his specialized Screen Fighting system Action Scene Combat™. Demetrius soon founded the NYC Action Actors Academy teaching Action Scene Combat Screen Fighting, Movie Weapons and Tactical Firearms 4 Film to enthusiastic actors seeking a start in the Action genre. The journey of being an independent production company and Action Acting school is often challenging but with every challenge comes promotion and when the challenges of Distribution became an issue, the creation of ASC Troopers Touch Entertainment became the answer. Demetrius’s ASC Productions partnered with longtime friend and colleague of the Martial Arts, La’Mard J Wingster of Troopers Touch Films. In this partnership we offer the full production services of: Directing, Writing, Editing, Cinematography, Fight Choreography, Action Directing, Graphic Design, Marketing and Distribution. Recognizing both the need and importance for diversity in the Action Film genre Demetrius set out to create a platform that would encourage, inspire, recognize and empower the Urban Poly-Ethnic Action Community. As a result the Urban Action Showcase and Expo was manifested having the initiative of diversity with the protocols of information, education, facilitation and exposure setting itself apart from all other festivals as the mecca of the action genre, celebrating and featuring the urban community. About the UASE: Demetrius Angelo is the Founder and Executive Producer of The Urban Action Showcase and Expo (UASE). The UASE is the premier all action entertainment platform celebrating diversity and honoring the multicultural achievements within the blockbuster Action genre including Adventure, Fantasy, Grindhouse, Action Horror, Sci-Fi, and Supernatural content. The UASE is the only all Action entertainment platform offering both fan and professional experiences through its International Action Film Festival, Expo and Distribution platforms. The Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival welcomes Animation and Live Action Features, Shorts, TV Pilots, Web Series and Action Scenes in all aspects of the multifaceted Action genre. Our International Action Film Awards celebrate the past, present and future achievements within the genre. The Action Expo platform allows content creators, production and entertainment companies as well as other industry-related vendors the opportunity to showcase their content, goods and services to a multicultural niche target market. The Expo is also the platform in which we execute our educational, facilitation and exposure protocols through our celebrity panels, workshops and master classes. The UASE currently facilitates distribution through its relationships with Vimeo and Amazon platforms. The UASE endeavors to recognize, promote, and facilitate participation of multicultural Filmmakers, Actors and Industry Professionals specifically targeted to the Action genre. The UASE recognizes entertainment professionals by honoring excellence in various aspects of filmmaking, acting and content creation. We promote them through various media outlets, facilitate distribution opportunities, and encourage new interest through the building of strong networking communities, panels, workshops, and key sponsorship participation. The Blockbuster Action genre has been and remains the most profitable and entertaining format. It keeps us all at the edge of our seats. Action content such as Arrow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, The Flash, and the billion dollar blockbuster Furious 7, are prime examples of how diversity fosters success. By focusing on the thrill and excitement of the Action genre and recognizing the need for integration, the UASE sets itself apart from other festival platforms as the only one of its kind! The purpose of the UASE is to ultimately see an increase in ethnic heroic principal characters in film and television, increase the development of content and expand distribution platforms reflecting multicultural images and interests as it pertains to the multifaceted Action genre. Over the past 2 year we’ve had the pleasure of honoring such industry pioneers and rising stars as: Gloria Hendy (Black Belt Jones, James Bond) Cynthia Rothrock (Rage of Honor, Lady Dragon, China O’Brien) Fred “The Hammer” Williamson (Three the Hard Way, One Down Two to Go) Don The Dragon Wilson (Ring of Fire, BloodFist, Redemption) Michael Jai White(Spawn, Blood and Bone,Arrow) Kelly Hu (X-Men 2, Martial Law, Arrow) Isaac Florentine (Director: Ninja, Ninja 2, The Power Rangers) Ron Van Clief (The Black Dragon, Super Weapon) Marrese Crump (The Protector 2, Wrong Side of Town) TJ Storm (Black Cobra, Punisher 2) Taimak (The Last Dragon) Ernie Reyes Jr. (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtules, The Run Down) Hong Kong’s Urban Action stars such as Bobby Samuels and Michael Woods Websites: www.urbanactionshowcase.com http://www.asctrooperstouchent.com/ www.twitter.com/urbanactionfest www.facebook.com/UrbanActionShowcase

Recording Artist and Actress Stephanie Gerard

https://ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-07-22_stephaniegerard_interviewucw.mp3 Stephanie Gerard is a Singer, actress, environmental activist and animal lover… she is French-Mexican, raised in Canada… Lover of the Beatles music, she accomplished her dream of recording a Tribute Album of the Liverpool fab four, with the approval from London by their Music Publishing Company… Her Album “Singing The Beatles” is now one of the most listened and sold CD’s in the major music stores in Mexico. She has completed a total of 9 albums and all of them have become top selling records in Mexico and Latin America. Her presence is fresh, modern and full of energy… She has stepped on all types of stages across the world, from small showcases in shopping centers, night clubs, massive events, TV and radio shows, all the way to the “Teatro de La Ciudad” located in Mexico, City and the famous “House Of Blues” on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, CA. She speaks 5 languages, she’s a ballet and hip-hop dancer and practices yoga. Stephanie has combined her singing with her acting career, (she studied Dramatic Art at the Center of Artistic Education “CEA”, for 3 years in Mexico City), she has appeared in numerous soap operas for the TV Network “Televisa”, such as “La Madrastra”, “Mujer, Casos de La Vida Real”, “La Fea Mas Bella” and many more… She has done theater and classic plays such as “The Cherry Orchard”, “Ce Formidable Bordel” and “The Physicists”. Various commercials for important brands like Tasti-Lee, Colgate, Axe, Fiat and Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/ Ram, Freeway Insurance, Sealy. Also appeared in Films such as “The Desire of Ages” (Golden Eagle Films / Myers Media), “In Da Cut” (NBC Universal / Biblical Films), “Pecado Mortal” (Mundo FOX / Sony Music / Nitro Group), “The Chemist” (Throwing Star Films / Al Bravo Studios), among others. “Stephanie is an amazing person, she isn’t afraid of taking chances in the pursuit of her dreams and is what inspires people, you can expect to see a lot more of her in Hollywood as her career is set to skyrocket,” Stated UCW Radio Show Host Louis Velazquez Websites: www.stephaniegerard.com www.stephaniegerard.com.mx www.Twitter.com/GerardStephanie

FEMALE ROCKER ALEXX CALISE

2015 Interview https://ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-07-21_alexxcalise_interviewucw2015.mp3 2010 Interview https://ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-06-12_alexxcalise_ucwradio.mp3 “I don’t feel sorry for being who I am”, proclaims sharp-tongued singer, guitarist and songwriter, Alexx Calise. Delivering a sound that is both fresh and uniquely her own, Calise combines crunchy rock riffs with probing lyrics and hooky pop melodies. Told throughout most of her career to not play guitar as much or at all, and to pursue a more “proven” musical direction, Calise instead chose to focus even more so on her instrument, practicing some 5-6 hours a day, and follow the only direction she knew how to—her own. Countless film and TV placements and millions of Youtube hits later, Calise has proven that her torchy vocals, impressive guitar chops and heart-and-soul lyrics are enough to make an incredible international impact, even as a completely independent artist. Calise’s hit song “Cry”–which became a web phenomenon almost overnight (spawning hundreds of covers, tributes and dance routines) after it appeared on the Lifetime show “Dance Moms”—-has gone on to sell well over 50,000 downloads independently and charted at #64 on the iTunes rock chart. Its official video features “Dance Moms” star, Maddie Ziegler, who danced to the song in several episodes of the show. Calise also recently performed her song “Survive” from her latest “AC3” EP on both “Dance Moms,” and its spinoff show, “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition”. In addition to music, Calise is also pursuing an acting career, and has appeared in a series of national Guitar Center commercials, a Disney “Science of Imagineering” DVD series, and in a Discovery Channel documentary entitled “The Science of Sex Appeal”. Ever-growing and ever-changing, the effervescent Calise is continuing to make waves one small step at a time, currently penning songs for a variety of major artists and writing songs toward her next album. Calise’s music has appeared on a multitude of different shows such as “Dance Moms” (Lifetime), “Dance Moms: Miami” (Lifetime), “Last Call With Carson Daly” (NBC), “The Voice” (NBC), Audrina” (Vh1), “Tough Love” (Vh1), “NY Ink” (TLC), “Next” (MTV), “10 on Top” (MTV), “One Tree Hill” (CW), “Texas Women” (CMT) and in the upcoming feature film, “LA, I Hate You” starring Malcolm McDowell and William Forsythe. “Alexx is a passionate and driven person, beyond music, she doesn’t rest on her talent she actually puts the work in and in my opinion she is destined for greatness so having her on the show was a definite privilege, music fans need to keep an eye on her career as its on the move” Stated UCW Radio Show Host Louis Velazquez – 2015 Websites: www.alexxcalise.net www.twitter.com/alexxcalise www.instagram.com/alexxcalise www.youtube.com/alexxcalisemusic

Former Harlem Globetrotter Harold “Lefty” Williams

https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-07-14_haroldleftywilliams_interviewucw.mp3 Born Harold Williams to parents Harold and Rita Gethers, Lefty grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. Raised with 7 other brothers and sisters, Lefty learned early that if he wanted something it wasn’t going to come easily; there would be many days of sacrifice and hard work. It was also early in his life that there sprouted two loves in Lefty: his love for basketball and his love for the Lord. These loves taught him early that in order to get what was divinely meant for him, he had to be obedient and follow God’s will. It has been obedience to God and the favor of God over his life that has carried Lefty. Lefty credits who he is today to the many growing pains he has faced in life. From his younger brother’s fight with seizures resulting in a coma, to his mother’s triumph over ovarian cancer, to his wife’s fight for her life after a miscarriage, Lefty has learned the importance of holding on to the promises of God. Accomplishing much in his basketball career such as scoring of his 1000 points and 985 rebounds in high school in only three years of varsity basketball, earning defensive player of the year twice during college, and signing a professional contract after attending a Division 3 school (which many deemed impossible); Lefty proclaims one of his defining moments was being asked to join the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters! He made Globetrotter history by becoming the first left handed showman to sign with the team. After his departure from the Globetrotters, ESPN, the world’s largest sports network, called his trade “from the losingest team of all time to the winningest team of all time… a deal straight out of Ripleys Believe it or Not” The article by Tom Friend, gave the world a glimpse of the story about the man that is Harold “Lefty” Williams. Off the basketball court, Lefty found great inspiration from his maternal grandfather Thomas Williams. Because of his grandfather, Lefty has tried to live his life in such a way that it would be motivational to all who crossed his path. His desire to live such a life started with his experiences as a peer educator in his home town of Jersey City, NJ. and has transcended itself in his role as a husband and father. Lefty has often said that Shyneefa, his wife and childhood friend, is one of the reasons that he is who he is today. She has shared in both his failures and triumphs, walking along side him through it all. Through her, God has gifted Lefty his daughter, Kiara and his son, Elisha; both whom Lefty calls shinning stars in his life. It is his family, that Lefty often says is the reason he does what he continues to do. His desires to motivate are also visible from his travels to 24 countries around the world as a professional basketball player, in his music, as a motivational speaker as well as in his current position as a youth pastor. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Working hard to be successful is something Lefty continues to strive for. When asked how did you get to be so successful he answered, “When preparation meets opportunity that equals success. You can’t take no for an answer. If I stopped working hard every time someone said no to me or when a door closed in my face I never would have made it. We must remember A Delay is Not a Denial” The game of basketball has opened up many windows of opportunity for Lefty. From television to radio to printed media, Lefty is no stranger to headlines. He has twice been featured in Black Athlete the Magazine as well as in ESPN, the world’s largest sports network. Whether speaking on local radio stations or interviewing for television shows to be aired around the world, Lefty knows the power of one’s words. Using his words to educate, motivate and uplift, Lefty uses his experience with the Globetrotters, as well as other professional teams, as a platform to reach the masses. Lefty continues to travel North America speaking on the topics that are most prominent in the area of which he is visiting. These topics range from alcohol & substance abuse, bullying, abstinence & pregnancy prevention to goal setting, time management, healthy living and so much more! In his travels, Lefty exhibits and teaches outstanding ball handling trick techniques and various ball handling drills. One of the things he enjoys most is his Dare 2 Dream Basketball Camp, which teaches kids based on his 6 point programatic thrust. These points are: mind, body soul, education, accountability/determination and enthusiasim. Henry Ford once said “Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” This is what Lefty holds at the core of everything he does with the youth! Lefty enjoyed his 7 year professional career, which included his time as a Harlem Globetrotter, and still considers his self an Ambassador of good will. Websites: www.leftywilliams.org http://www.harlemdreams.net/ www.twitter.com/leftywilliams42 www.facebook.com/leftywilliams42 www.instagram.com/leftywilliams42 https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/harold-lefty-williams/id514597131

International Speaker, Author & Mr. America Tom Terwilliger

2020 Tom & Dawn Terwilliger https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2020-11-19-UCWRadio_TomDawnTerwilliger_11182020.mp3 2015 Tom Terwilliger https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-07-08_tomterwilliger_interviewucw.mp3 If there has ever been an ambassador for fitness and healthy living, it would be #1 bestselling author, international speaker, and former Mr. America, Tom Terwilliger. Tom has spent the past 30 years practicing, advocating and preaching the benefits of exercise and performance living. Known as “The Achievement Mentor” Tom Terwilliger is a leading authority on the Science of Achievement. The one time New York health club owner now president of Coaching Leadership Excellence has had the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience with countless individuals seeking guidance, motivation and leadership. Celebrities such as Regis Philbin, Cindy Crawford, Eddie Murphy, Gregory Hines, Ted Lange, Howard Stern and others have experienced the benefits of training one-on-one with Tom. For sixteen years Tom hosted and co-directed and produced the nationally syndicated cable television show, MuscleSport USA on FOX Network which earned him a prestigious Telly Award in 2001. Tom also hosted and co-produced with his wife and fitness model, Dawn Terwilliger (Mrs. Metropolitan 2009), the One On One with Terwilliger Fitness talk radio show on AM 760 and hosted the fitness segment on News Radio 850 KOA that aired in the Rocky Mountain region for six years. In his efforts to reach one-on-many, Tom spends a good deal if his time traveling North America, Europe and Asia teaching his lifestyle techniques and conscious Leap of Faith process. Tom’s unique and inspiring story of pulling himself from the world of drug and alcohol abusing outlaw biker to National Bodybuilding Champion (Mr. America) and high achiever has inspired countless others to reach for their own limitless potential. International speaker, radio talk show personality, TV show host, entrepreneur and author; Tom is a maven of media. His book, 7 Rules of Achievement was a finalist for the 2010 Ethan Award – honoring entrepreneurial authors. Websites: www.tomterwilliger.com www.twitter.com/tomterwilliger www.facebook.com/tomterwilligernow www.youtube.com/tomterwilliger

Actress and Recording Artist Nina Bergman

https://ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-07-07_ninabergman_interviewucw.mp3 Nina Bergman is an actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was born in Denmark and is the granddaughter of Russian actor Pavel Kadochnikov. Nina spent her early childhood traveling around Europe with her Russian Gypsy grandparents. After her parents divorced she lived with various family members. At 14 she received a scholarship to the musical theatre school Urdang Acedemy in London. A year later she found herself in Moscow attending the Bolshoi Theatre. From there she went to NYC and got accepted to NYU- TISH School of the Arts studying musical theatre. She got her first agent and began booking various jobs in plays, movies, commercials, modeling and also started singing in underground bands. Being an adrenaline junkie, she found herself making extra money as an amateur boxer which later on helped her book Wonder Woman directed by Jesse V Johnson starring Timothy V Murphy and Marina Sirtis. She also played a cold hearted killer in The Wayshower starring Peter Stormare and Eric Roberts. Her other work in LA includes starring opposite actors like John Malkovich, David Arquette, Vivica Fox, Jesse Metcalfe. She has done numerous skits on “The Late Late show”, “The Tonight Show” and hosting various shows like “E!Entertainment”, “Fuse”, and The Grammys as Trophy Girl. Her reality show credits include: Battleground Earth with Tommy Lee and Ludacris and Hollywoodfruer the Danish acclaimed TV show. A passion for the stage drew her back to her roots as she performed in various plays such as The Cherry Orchard with A Noise Within and her favorite, the portrayal of Marlene Dietrich. Her theatrical agent introduced her to Paul Anka who shortly after began managing her music career and helped her sign a 6 album contract to Warner Bros Record with Rob Cavallo. They called her new solo project N.I.N.A. Previously she released an EP with her band “Dead Rose Beauty” and toured with acts like Meat Loaf and Scorpions and several others. She worked on soundtracks for Lions Gates Movies singing the theme song for “Catacombs” and “Repo the Genetic Opera”. She sang the end title song in “Black Limousine” and was the voice on the soundtrack for “All about Her”. Additionally, she performed live for the World Series and the NCAA College Football Season. Music Videos: She starred in Gnarls Barkley’s video “Gone Daddy Gone”, Sick Puppies video “All the Same” and Trey Sonz “Foreigner” Print ads and Commercials She has been seen in over 30 commercials and hundreds of print campaigns. Ranging from La Perla to Apple Computer, Sprite, Nike and her well known Nature Valley and Dos Equis with the Most Interesting Man in the World. Websites: www.ninabergman.com www.n-i-n-a.com www.twitter.com/ninabergman www.facebook.com/ninabergman www.tumblr.com/ninabergman www.instagram.com/ninabergman

Fitness Pro & Denver Nuggets Strength Coach Steve Hess

Model, Actress and Filmmaker Deborah Funes

https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-07-02_deborahfunes_interviewucw.mp3 Deborah was born in Argentina. She had her first experiences in modeling and acting at the age of six. Ten years later, she performed as a singer in a concert and swimwear model in fashion shows.A gifted student, she also pursued opportunities as a creative painter and promotional model for big brands like Coca Cola, Benetton,etc. She also appeared for first time as a performer in a top TV show called “The Show of Tinelli”. Deborah graduated with a Teacher’s degree and soon after, she started a career in Advertising. During university she was involve in production of TV Commercials and music videos. However, the world of acting and film making were always in her heart and she developed her capacities from acting to directing and producing, molding an integral professional. After she graduated from the American University John F. Kennedy, Deborah moved to Miami FL. Few months after her arrival, she was approached by an Italian company to be their exclusive lingerie model providing her with great exposure in the US. Soon thereafter she began appearing in videos and TV commercials for “MTV”, “Playboy TV” and Latin American TV Shows. In 2005, the original Baywatch producers chose her from hundreds of models for a pilot TV series.This experience was the beginning of her acting career in the American market. In 2007, she had supporting roles in many short films and her first feature film called “Scream Farm”. Since then, Deborah has been performing as lead and supporting actress in many feature films and TV series of all type of genres. Portrayed characters from different nationalities like Russian, Italian, Swedish, German and Latin. Her credits exemplify her versatility and they include: “Wisp” (2013), “Jebadiah’s Axe” (2013), “Disciples” (2014), “Bikini Swamp Girl Massacre”(2014), “You Found Me” (2015) and many others. Today beside acting and modeling she is also writing and producing her own feature films. Projects that she had in mind for a long time. Web Links: Official Website: www.deborahfunes.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DEBORAH-FUNES/74850451356?fref=tsTWITTER: https://twitter.com/DeborahActressINSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/deborahfunes/

IFBB Women’s Physique Pro Karina Nascimento

Karina Nascimento is a Brazilian born bodybuilder / fitness model turned physique competitor. She moved to Texas in 1986 and that is where her love for bodybuilding started at the age of 16. Running track and playing volleyball made her want to be more defined and want to change her body from the average look. After many endeavors in her childhood, she decided to change her life completely and soon met her first trainer, Herman Steele, in Arlington, Texas. He changed her body into a work of art. Soon she started to win overall championships in bodybuilding shows. Karina loved the challenge of working out and competing. After such a successful amateur career, Karina went back to Brazil and was awarded her Pro Card by Brazilian IFBB President, Alexander Pagnani. Karina loves representing both Brazil and the United States in bodybuilding. In 2003, Karina was invited to compete in the prestigious Ms. International, the ladies’ event competition at the Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic. As a rookie, she placed an incredible third place, beating several highly ranked professional bodybuilders. Her career sky-rocketed. Even though Karina loves bodybuilding, she is at heart a “fashion girl.” This motivated her to pursue a fitness and modeling career rather than the hardcore bodybuilding path. She met her husband at that time and decided to enter the figure division in the IFBB. For the next seven years, Karina devoted herself to being a great mom. She has three children: Kristina (7), Teddy (5), and Gabriella (2). Now she is ready to compete again; this time in the women’s physique division. With her great looks and well honed physique, she will be certainly be at the top of the field for a long time to come. See more of Karina at karinabrazilpro.com

Frankie aka Future Legend: The Story Behind the Brand

https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-05-15_futurelegend_interviewucw.mp3 This is the story of not just a Clothing Brand but a movement, Frankie aka Future Legend shares with us the background of the creation of Underground Clown and its subsequent best selling brand Future Legend. He started the Underground Clown brand in 2008 in honor of his dear friend Cory Pelzer who was murdered in 2001. Cory was shot on a crowded NYC bus on his way home from work at the Kings Plaza Mall in Brooklyn, to this day his murder goes unsolved and cold, thru the UGC Clothing brand he pays Homage to his friend and donates all the profits from sales to various charities. The creation of “FUTURE LEGEND” was just an idea he had and he put a simple shirt together in distressed font that said Future Legend. The shirt would just always sellout, Pro Boxer Paulie Malignaggi and Frankie met through a mutual friend in 2009 and gave him the chance to tell him the story behind the brand and Paul has worn the shirt through numerous Title wins and defenses since then. They are now the best of friends and business partners along with former UFC and current Bellator MMA fighter Phil Baroni, they are all inspired to do good give back and make a difference through the success of their brand. For more information : www.futurelegend.co www.futurelegend.com www.twitter.com/1futurelegend www.twitter.com/theugc

Comedian Rocky LaPorte: NBC’s Last Comic Standing

Rocky LaPorte’s appeal comes from his everyman, streetwise style of comedy. Delivering laughs in his trademark Brooklyn accent, he has become one of the most sought after comedians in the country, and he is currently appearing on the new season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing! A former Chicago truck driver and dock worker, Rocky has accumulated a slew of performances throughout his career, including being a featured comic on Showtime‘s The Godfathers of Comedy, a special starring five of America’s most hilarious Italian-American comics. On the big screen, he has been seen in two Tim Allen movies – Crazy on the Outside and The Shaggy Dog. Rocky traveled with Drew Carey to Iraq to entertain the troops and was seen on the Showtime special Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie. Rocky has filmed his own Comedy Central Presents special and wasvoted the network’s second most popular comedian in a nationwide poll. He has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and appeared on A&E‘s Evening At The Improv and VH1‘s Stand-Up Spotlight, along with sitcom appearances on Cheers and his own NBC pilot called the Rocky LaPorte Show. Rocky has opened for the likes of Garry Shandling, Drew Carey, Tim Allen, Louie Anderson, Hootie and the Blowfish and the Righteous Brothers, just to name a few, and his clean, blue-collar style of comedy continues to increase in popularity as he travels the country. “Rocky is a talented comedian, he’s a natural, I see him having his own sitcom on one of the major networks in the near future, he has that something extra that pulls in a broad audience and will have longevity,” – Louis Velazquez , UCW Radio Show Websites: www.rockylaporte.com www.twitter.com/rockylaporte

Comedian Actor, Write Dante “The Comic”

https://ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-05-15_dantethecomic_interviewucw.mp3 When he was a kid growing up in Ridgecrest, CA, Dante knew he wanted to be a comedian.. Dante is now one of the top headlining comedians in the United States, appearing on numerous television shows and in films, and appearing to sold-out crowds across the country, as well as making regular stops each year at U.S. military bases around the world, entertaining the troops in every branch of the Armed Forces. He has performed for the US troops more than any other comedian since Bob Hope. Dante has been a comedian since 1986. Most people know him as a cast member on season 5 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. On Last Comic Standing he received every audience favorite award and got the first standing ovation at the Semi-finals. He has been honored as the recipient of several comedy awards, including the $10,000 grand prize on America’s Funniest People on ABC; he also still holds the record for winning the most comedy awards ever presented to a single comedian at the BET Comedy Awards. Dante was even the winner of Los Angeles’ “Funniest Black Comic in LA” award… we’re still not sure how he even qualified for that one! Beginning his career in San Diego at the La Jolla Comedy Store, Dante has since made a name for himself as one of the few comedians working today who are able to cross over to any crowd and still be just as funny. He is the rare sort of performer who can perform at an urban comedy club, do another set in front of a Latino crowd later that evening, and then still bring down the house at a Beverly Hills country club benefit show after that, all in the same night… and he has! While he travels across the country, as well as abroad, today Dante calls Los Angeles his home, where you can catch him regularly at The Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory. In his comedy journey, Dante has had the honor and pleasure of working with some of the greats in the entertainment business, including Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Milton Berle, BB King, Santana & Macy Grey… as well as Weird Al Yankovich (who may or may not qualify as one of the “greats” – but he IS a heck of a lot of fun!). Dante can be seen in Byron Allan’s ENTERTAINERS as well as in the book I KILLED. He co-wrote and co-produced the Schticky Commercial and the movie The InAPPropriate Comedy for Vince Offer The Shamwow guy. He produced the The Gay List Comedy DVD and Dante’s One Man Comedy Hour. He is a writer for E! Fashion Police. With his sold-out club shows & recent television appearances, as well as his almost nightly standing ovations, Dante is one act that’s hard to miss! “Dante is one of those comedic talents that is multifaceted , I guess more of a triple threat, not only is his funny but he is an actor and is a screenplay writer but that’s not all you will find him directing and behind the camera as well, he is one definite entertainer to keep an eye out for as he expands his horizons, – Louis Velazquez , UCW Radio Show Websites: www.dantethecomic.com www.twitter.com/dantethecomic