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REAL Mentors Podcast

REAL = Real Examples Altering Lives Mentors ⭐️ We shed light on mentors and leaders who are impacting lives and creating success stories for everyone, most especially the youth.

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43:27

Reinventing Yourself Using Your Voice | Matt Berthot...

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2026/03/03

Your voice is your ultimate superpower and Matt Berthot proves it.Former choir director Matt Berthot joins Sean Martin on the REAL Mentors Podcast to reveal how vocal power unlocked Sean's prison story, sparked life-changing breakthroughs, and fueled Matt's own radical reinvention. From small-town Kansas wrestler and state champ to getting fired as a "toxic male" after 19 years teaching, Matt now coaches leaders to master Craft (technique), Artistry (storytelling), and Performance Magic (hypnotic

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38:36

From Welfare Office to Seven‑Figure Exits | Chaz...

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2026/02/24

In this episode of the REAL Mentors Podcast, serial entrepreneur and Gathering The Kings founder Chaz Wolfe sits down with Sean Martin to unpack how self‑belief, faith, and intentionality can completely rewrite your story. From being raised by a single mom and watching her walk away from the welfare system, to building and selling multiple seven‑figure businesses, Chaz shows what happens when you decide to bet on yourself, over and over again.You’ll hear why he believes the real “freedom ticket” is

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33:37

Why Gen Z Lacks Faith with Andelina Storm on REAL...

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2026/02/17

Andelina Storm brings a raw, faith-filled Gen Z perspective to mental health on the REAL Mentors Podcast with Sean Martin. A 20-year-old psych student and author of Sanity in the Storm, Andelina opens up about OCD, anxiety, PMDD, depression, and the friend’s suicide that pushed her to write a book she calls a “toolkit” for people in the dark. She shares how Christian faith, vulnerability, and small daily wins helped her climb out of suicidal thoughts—and how social media, isolation, and processed

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54:54

From Immigrant Grit to Self-Storage Millions | David...

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2026/02/10

David Perlleshi, Albanian-American broker (Bronx-born to '89 Kosovo immigrants) reveals how he ditched corporate paychecks for uncapped potential, scaling mom-and-pop storage facilities into institutional goldmines. From seeing "down units as gold" to closing 200+ deals with his 7-person team, David breaks down why self-storage crushes multifamily (35% expense ratios, month-to-month flexibility), his no-shortcuts integrity code ("Don't screw anybody"), and building trust with 9-figure clients over

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34:30

Finding Hope in America's Most Dangerous Cities |...

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2026/02/03

In this episode of The REAL Mentors Podcast, Belinda Ramos, now Executive Director of Community Connections for Youth in the South Bronx, reveals why the most effective way to prevent youth incarceration is hiring people who've lived through it. Her organization staffs 80% formerly incarcerated adults as mentors—"credible messengers" who understand the streets, the system, and the trauma—cutting recidivism rates by 60%.You'll discover:→ Why her brother (dark-skinned, Black Puerto Rican) was

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29:59

Prison Survivor: I Turned Myself In At 29, Now I...

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2026/01/28

At 29, Sean Martin was making six figures... then he went to prison. Most people would call that career suicide. But he calls it the best thing that ever happened to him.In this raw, no-BS episode, Sean sits down to get interviewed about his journey from the Bronx projects to building a multi-million dollar ventures and the uncomfortable truths about mindset, sobriety, and identity that he's never fully shared before.If you think your background, your mistakes, or your circumstances are permanent

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39:39

NYPD Police Officer Explains the Reality Most People...

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2026/01/21

Jason Lacayo drops raw truths on the Real Mentors Podcast—exposing the mental toll of policing from Bronx streets to badge.From NYPD's violent 46th Precinct ("the Alamo") to White Plains PD's Mental Health Outreach Team, Jason reveals how cops compartmentalize gunshot victims, cope with morbid humor on severed limbs, and fight loneliness after losing street friends. He slams "defund the police" as "dumbest sh*t," shares his Honduran roots policing "from the middle," and opens up on peer support,

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33:15

She Built a Nonprofit That Reached 20,000 Families |...

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2025/11/25

Since founding EJ's PJs with just 34 pairs of pajamas on her front porch in 2011, Patricia has built a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that's distributed nearly 20,000 pairs of brand new pajamas across 8 states. But this episode goes deeper than the numbers—it's about the transformation that fueled the mission.At 300 pounds, Patricia made a decision on July 12, 2013, that changed everything. She lost over 100 pounds naturally, became a bodybuilding competitor, found her faith, and turned her personal

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37:49

Emmy Award Winner DJ SPYNFO How He Won at Hot 97 &...

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2025/11/04

Since his early days working as a janitor for $8/hour, Michael "DJ SPYNFO" Eagen has built multiple six-figure businesses in the South Bronx—and he's stayed there the entire time. But this isn't a typical success story. It's about Emmy-award recognition, founding Sankofa Haus, navigating generational trauma, and choosing legacy over escape.In this conversation, SPYNFO breaks down how he built 4 thriving businesses simultaneously, why he refuses to focus on money while making serious wealth, and what

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61:22

How Max Escobar Changed The Latin Music Game Forever...

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2025/10/28

Music executive Max Escobar shares his journey from professional baseball with the Cincinnati Reds to becoming one of the most influential Latin music executives in the industry. Learn how he built AudioMack's Latin division, signed 4,000 artists in two months, and founded 1844 Tech music distribution company with Universal Music backing.What You'll Learn:✅ How to break into the music industry from outside entertainment✅ Music contract negotiation strategies for independent artists✅ Building a music

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43:24

From 22 Arrests to CEO of New York’s Social Equity...

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2025/10/21

Vladimir Bautista went from hustling on the streets of Harlem’s Sugar Hill to becoming one of New York’s leading voices in cannabis culture and social equity. A Dominican-American raised by a single mother, Vlad saw firsthand how communities like his were targeted by the War on Drugs. After being arrested over 20 times for cannabis, he turned that same street hustle into a mission—to create opportunity, ownership, and education in an industry that once criminalized him.Today, he’s the co-founder and

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32:27

Cannabis Entrepreneur on Family, Business & Community...

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2025/10/18

Coss Marte is back on the Real Mentors Podcast with an update that’s as raw as it gets.Since his first appearance, the founder of ConBody and ConBud has faced new challenges — this time from the state itself. After building three licensed cannabis shops in just 15 months, Coss and more than 150 other small dispensary owners were hit with sudden rule changes that could force them to shut down.In this conversation, Coss breaks down what’s really happening behind New York’s cannabis laws, how politics

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33:35

He Spent 20 Years Locked Away… Then Built a...

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2025/10/14

Hugo Sánchez went from spending two decades away from society to becoming the Founder & CEO of MOTI, a multi-million-dollar tech startup that’s redefining how humans connect, communicate, and get paid for their time.A proud Puerto Rican from Bayamón who rebuilt his life from zero, Hugo embodies what it means to bet on yourself. From construction and dry-cleaning businesses to creating a global consulting platform, he proves that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself—or to win big by believing

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40:45

AB Ayala on Podcasting, Hustle, & Parenting | Ep. 49

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2025/09/23

Abbie Ayala went from hustling in the Bronx during the 1990s “get money” era to becoming the host of the ABFive Podcast, a raw and authentic platform that gives real people a voice. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx, Abbie became a father at 19, grew up alongside his daughter, and later learned the hard truths of parenting, hustling, and surviving street life. From driving cabs for drug dealers and executives alike, to realizing in a tense moment that he wasn’t built for the streets, Abbie

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61:32

Chef Kelvin Fernandez: Competitions & Cooking for...

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2025/09/16

Chef Kelvin Fernandez went from a kid in Harlem who didn’t even realize his family was poor—to becoming the youngest executive chef in New York City at just 22, a Beat Bobby Flay winner, and a private chef trusted by Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez. Raised by Dominican immigrant parents, Kelvin discovered cooking in high school, found discipline in kitchens that tested him to the edge, and built a career on sacrifice, flavor, and breaking down gatekeeping in the culinary world.This episode

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90:42

One Deal Can Change Your Life | J. Scott Scheel’s...

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2025/09/09

J. Scott Scheel went from a broke twenty-something living in his mom’s basement to a nationally known commercial real estate investor and educator whose mantra—“one deal, one time can change your life forever”—has helped 100,000+ entrepreneurs get into the game. Raised in Cleveland with humble beginnings and a faith-first compass, Scott learned to turn adversity into advantage, master creative finance, and build a community where integrity leads.This episode explores:Growing up in Cleveland, family

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53:59

Legally Blind & $100K in Debt to Building Millions |...

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2025/09/02

Sean Callagy went from being a Division I baseball captain at Columbia University — with dreams of playing pro ball — to having those dreams shatter overnight when he discovered at 17 he was going blind. Instead of giving up, he built a multi-state law firm, pioneered an entire industry, and created a movement teaching people how to master influence, business, and themselves.This episode explores:Growing up in a family where blindness was generationalFinding out at he was going blind and watching

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46:08

Bikers Who Protect Abused Kids | B.A.C.A. Long Island...

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2025/08/26

They ride in leather. They look intimidating. But behind the image is something deeper. Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) is an international nonprofit of riders who stand guard for kids who’ve survived abuse — escorting them into courtrooms, surrounding them with love, and showing them they’re stronger than the people who tried to hurt them.On this episode of the REAL Mentors Podcast, Sean Martin sits down in-studio with Scout (Vice President & New York State Secretary) and Uprizer (Public

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39:19

High School Hustles to Building an Academy | Saddiq...

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2025/08/19

Saddiq Ali went from running “distribution” in high school — with 9th and 10th graders selling for him and pulling in $600 a day — to becoming a former NYPD officer who walked away from the badge to build something bigger: Drive Forward Academy, a Bronx-based training program that helps underserved and justice-impacted communities earn their CDL licenses and second chances.This episode explores:Running a school “distribution” network at 16 and making $600 a dayChoosing responsibility young, inspired

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54:00

Surviving the Impossible and Becoming the First Woman...

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2025/08/12

Jenn Drummond went from surviving a car accident she shouldn’t have walked away from — to becoming the first woman in history to summit the Seven Second Summits, the second-highest peaks on each of the seven continents and some of the most dangerous climbs in the world.Her story is one of impossible odds transformed into record-breaking achievement. After police rebuilt her crash 50 different ways — every outcome ending in death but the real one — Jenn decided she would no longer wait for “someday.”

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