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What Is Your Purpose?
The delicate thing we call life is that we only experience it once, so how do we live it with purpose and passion? This week, co-host AYD once again joins us as we dis...
Stay Another Day
For the first time, MJ's mother, Silvia, joins us on the 40th episode of Riding The Wave. MJ asks a series of profound questions regarding his mother's tenacity and pe...
Keeping a Promise
On this week’s podcast, we feel nostalgic as we learn to interpret the world through the intricate lens of a child. We are joined by MJ’s very own bright, enthusiastic...
Why Do People Cheat?
This week, we are joined by returning guest Mo as we explore the topic of cheating within relationships, its psychological effects, and some personal anecdotes. The mo...
Reclaiming Your Life
In this episode on Riding The Wave, we are joined by a resilient and knowledgeable guest, Rick, a financial advisor who has been in the industry for 17 years. Raised b...
A Star in The Making
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our next star, talented vocalist and musical genius, Violet Melody! Although working a corporate office job by day, Violet Melody ...
Off The Clippers
Welcome to Luigi’s Barbershop, where special guest Luigi joins us as he gives MJ his fresh cut. Luigi is a Whittier native whose journey began as soon as sixth grade w...
A Barber's Final Cut
In this week’s podcast, we change the scene as we are accompanied by Rudy, The Vicious Barber, in the place where he perfects his craft best, his barbershop, while als...
Rolling With Wheels
This week, we are joined by special guest Misael, who goes by the name of “Wheels” as a result of having endured a motorcycle accident at the age of 16, resulting in p...
Creating Deep Thinkers
This holiday week on Riding The Wave Podcast, we are joined by a special guest seeking to change the world through the power of education, Dr. Ji Son. Well-rounded and...
Champion in The Making
On this week’s podcast, we are rejoined by Coach Flaco, who presents us with the privilege of introducing us to 16-year-old Lincoln Heights boxing champion, Lennon Sos...
Sharing a Testimony – Part #2
Although there is no way to foretell the challenges that life will throw at us, we do have control over how we choose to respond to them. In this week’s episode, we ar...
Sharing a Testimony
This week, we are joined by Fedna, an active member of the Lincoln Heights community. He serves as a Youth Minister and Coach at his local high school, relentlessly de...
Business Strategy 101
On this week’s podcast, we talk business. We are joined by special guest, Monica Flores Roman, entrepreneur and financial expert of 18 years. Monica shares with us how...
Life on The Street
This week we are joined by a special guest "Rooster", an eccentric idiosyncratic individual who shares with the audience his upbringing; from his relationship with his...
God's Plan – Part #2
Special guest and pastor Sergio Vera returns for part two of this week’s podcast to share how living a tumultuous lifestyle led to a road of struggle, danger, and a la...
God's Plan
On this week’s podcast MJ and AYD are joined by special guest Sergio Vera, a Boyle Heights native centering his energy around God’s plan. Father of three and a dedicat...
Lace Them Up – Part #2
Boxing and sobriety have helped many develop a lifestyle that is conducive to their needs, goals, hopes, and aspirations for the future. On this week’s podcast, we are...
Lace Them Up – Part #1
It’s the sound of the bell ringing and immediately all that exists is you, your technique, the adrenaline, and your opponent in the ring. In that ring and in life, we ...
Fitness Talk – Part #2
Setting realistic expectations, repeating exceptional performances systematically, and ultimately trusting the process: all of these being effective mindset tools and ...
Fitness Talk – Part #1
F.I.T. - Foraging Instinctive Thinking- a mind tool and strategy introduced by our special guest in order to train your body and mind into habit. In this week’s episod...
Co-Parenting – Part #2
Tears will roll! In this week’s episode, longtime parents, Mo and host MJ continue on the topic of co-parenting and provide advice on lessons they’ve learned from thei...
Co-Parenting – Part #1
Join MJ and returning guest and mother of two (Mo) as we delve into the difficult and ambiguous topic of what effective co-parenting looks like and the implications th...
Identifying Red Flags
In this week’s episode, we are joined by special guest Mo –Monique–, an insightful and independent individual who helps us venture into the world of Red Flags and how ...
Young and Motivated
Noah is an idiosyncratic youngster who does not waste his time! Join MJ and special guest Noah on his voyage to success as he demonstrates his will and commitment to h...
Keeping the Flame Lit: 18 Years of Riding the Marriage Wave
This episode is a DOOZYl, featuring AYD and his wife Tasha dropping some serious knowledge about their 18-year marriage journey. They dive deep into the ups and downs ...
Dating with Intentions
Hey there, Wavers! Join MJ, Mo, and the crew as they dive into the world of intentional dating. This episode of Riding the Wave Podcast is all about navigating modern ...
How to Prepare for a First Date
Calling all Kings and Queens navigating the exciting (and sometimes awkward) world of first dates! In this episode, MJ, AYD, and Mo are diving deep into everything you...
Hey... Trust the Process Bro| Episode 13
MJ and AYD are fighting! Tune in this week to hear what's been going on between MJ and AYD behind the scenes of Riding the Wave podcast. We talk about trusting the pro...
How Do We Adapt to Change | Episode 12
In this episode of Riding the Wave, AYD and MJ open the show with a more personal tone. They acknowledge that both of them have recently faced challenges, hinting at a...