Setting Stages

This SUPER fun Back Stage with Eddie Mac was the result of the Questions feature on Instagram. I encouraged my followers to ask me any question and I offered to answer them on today's episode! Followers wanted insight on love language, motivation for the podcast, positive attitude, and recognition at work. Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Meet Zander Beetge, a man who has endured a multitude of unique experiences throughout his life. Some of his challenges ranged from bullying in school, moving twenty-eight times by age 12, and growing up in a racially hostile community. All of this exposure has led Zander to create a strong sense of how to handle change. Connect with My Guest: IG - @zandrover Email - zander@projectconservation.org Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas Subscribe - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro and Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

I'll cover how I became a speaker, despite me not doing well in English for a large sum of years. This installment of Back Stage with Eddie Mac is about discovering your calling and taking action! Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas Subscribe - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Jason and Thea Encabo are a husband-wife travel duo who created "Journey with Jasea" - a blog and Instagram page dedicated to documenting their global experiences. They also own and operate an online store called Beyond the Gift Shop. They'll cover an array of topics ranging form social media community growth, authenticity as a strategy, parenthood, and the value of time vs. money. Connect with My Guest: IG - @journeywithjasea and @beyondthegiftshop Web - www.journeywithjasea.com Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Twitter - @EddieMacaranas Intro and Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Last year someone asked me, "How Can I Become Less Judgmental?" This is a BackStage episode that touches on self-awareness, empathy, and compassion.  Interact with me: IG - @_eddiemac Resrouces: Zen Habits blog - zenhabits.net Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Against her parents' will and expectations, Vee dropped her Computer Engineering major to pursue an education and profession in Art. Vee shares the struggles and sacrifice that came with her bold decision, how she went all in on her dreams, and the importance of following your heart. Connect with Vee: IG - @littlehoneyvee Web - www.littlehoneyvee.info Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Intro and Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

This is one emotional monologue - in a very good way! Back Stage is intended to give you an intimate look at my personal experiences, and this is as vulnerable as it gets. Listen to the story of how I encountered the most valuable lesson I learned last year. *If you like this episode or find value in the show, please rate this 5 STARS on Apple Podcasts! Your support would be greatly appreciated! Interact with me: IG - @_eddiemac Related Setting Stages Episode: The Truth About Lying to Yourself Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Garry Ridge is the CEO of WD40 Company and creator of The Learning Moment leadership program. Garry shares his childhood, early jobs, and transitions as a leader of a global organization. Through his experiences Garry learned (and continues to learn) that a sense of purpose ignites passion in life and in work, and this is a philosophy that all of WD40's Tribe Members embrace. How can you apply Garry's lessons in your life? Connect with Garry RIdge: WEB - wd40company.com LinkedIn - Garry Ridge Twitter - @LearningMoment Interact with Me: IG - @_eddiemac Intro and Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Welcome to the first installment of BackStage with Eddie Mac! This is a spinoff of my original podcast show "Setting Stages with Eddie Mac" where I'll share my personal insight and experiences as an intimate look at how a regular guy (me) tries irregular things to overcome challenges and improve quality of life. I don't have sh*t figured out; I'm just trying to figure it out and share my process along the way! This first installment of BackStage with Eddie Mac I'll share my tips on how to run one mile a day for 30 days (and hopefully longer)! As of this episode's premier, I'll have ran one mile minimum for 33 straight days. This is a challenge that gained popularity a few years back by the likes of health bloggers, celebrities, vloggers, and even Mark Zuckerberg. Some of these individuals ran a mile for 365 days straight! I'll explain my experience so far, and the lessons I've learned in the process. Enjoy! Interact with me: IG - @_eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice me

Aldryn Estacio (@aldryn) is a drone artist who broadcasts his passion for photography and tech on YouTube. In about a year-and-a-half, Aldryn has shared his unique user experience in gadgets to create a reputation as resource on the web, growing his following to 70k subscribers. Aldryn shares his insight on how hard work, purpose, and honesty are key drivers to his ongoing success in his craft and continued growth on YouTube.   Connect with Aldryn Estacio:  IG - @aldryn YouTube - flytpath Interact with Me:  IG - @_eddiemac  Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

RJ Vergara (@rjv_collectives) started sketching as a hobby in his childhood. He even got in trouble for graffiti in his early years, but one thing he knew for sure was that he was damn good at drawing. Fast forward to current day, and RJ is now a published illustrator for a children’s book whose art can also be found on album and record covers for hip-hop artists, and on multiple occasions his work has even been recognized by top-tier celebrities. RJ (@rjv_collectives) talks about the complicated art of earning a paycheck for his passion. He’ll also share how he manages working a full-time day job and raising a family while side-hustling his profession in art - sound like you? Whether you’re an artist or not, RJ’s perspective in this episode is sure to hit home with anyone pursuing ambitious goals. Connect with RJ Vergara: IG - www.instagram.com/rjv_collectives Interact with Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/messa

Marlina Moreno continues her quest to use her media skills to promote conservation efforts around the world. In this second installment to Episode 15, she explains the mission of Project Conservation, her expectations for the organization’s future, and gives you an in-depth look at the kind of conservation efforts she produces content for. You'll get to meet Marlina's husband and content creation partner, Zander. The two will take you back to their 7-month, 7-country road trip in Africa. It's gonna be a fun (and emotional at times) conclusion to the two part series featuring Marlina Moreno. Connect with Marlina and Zander: IG Marlina - www.instagram.com/marlinamoreno IG Zander - www.instagram.com/zandrover Blog - www.margonewild.com Interact with Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Marlina Moreno is a former NFL Cheerleader who danced at night clubs to earn money for worldwide wildlife conservation. She's also self-taught in videography, photography, and media production. She's been featured in Sports Illustrated, Nat Geo Wild, and Forbes. Oh, and she grew up on a farm! If you've ever wondered, "What should I do with my life?" Do what Marlina did... try everything! Listen to Marlina's story of triumphs and errors and everything in between. She recounts her experience in the NFL, gives advice on what it takes to travel as she does, and explains how she became a passionate wildlife conservationist. Connect with Marlina: IG - www.instagram.com/marlinamoreno Blog - www.margonewild.com Interact with Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Episode Image by: www.instagram.com/zandrover Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Melinda Guerrero is a National Park Ranger who spent her whole life enjoying the outdoors. She's traveled many corners of the earth, worked jobs to save enough to leave for her next destination, and offers a colorful way of sharing her stories. In our discussion Melinda shares how her past influenced her enthusiasm for adventure, recalls a time she prepared to defend herself during a solo trip, and offers extremely valuable travel advice for those of you looking for similar experiences abroad. Connect with My Guest: Melinda Guerrero - www.instagram.com/wheresmelindanow Connect with Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Alastaire Vicente and Ceci Angelica are hosts of their own podcast. The two come from very different upbringings, yet they share in common a life-threatening experience; both of them have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Through this intense injury, combined with other experiences, Alastaire and Ceci have made a tremendous and positive turn-around. Links: Alastaire Vicente - www.instagram.com/e1337hax0r Ceci Angelica - www.instagram.com/c.angelanova Intro/Outro Music by: Ryan Little - "Dawn" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Dante is our 12-year-old son and our oldest of two kids. Dante talks about his love for numbers and video games, and shares his experiences in exploring the outdoors and traveling abroad. What's really cool about this talk is that Dante's at an age where he's molding his own opinions, insights, and perspectives and I had a few proud dad moments that I think you grown-up listeners would appreciate in our discussion. Have fun, and thanks for listening! Connect with Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music: Ryan Little - www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Nomis is a hip hop artist whose music in 2017 reached 53 countries, 19k fans, and 3k hours of listens on Spotify and continues to grow. He'll reminisce about his past experiences recording music on an answering machine (on a what?), the evolution of music streaming and its impact in the artistic process, and revisits some memorable wins and Ls. Nomis Links: Instagram - instagram.com/nomishiphop Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/1pu7JlJwcHBIK3nxGbYCIJ Rhodes to Rome - itunes.apple.com/us/album/rhodes-…-rome/1398905602 Interact: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music: Ryan Little - www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Carlsky Quichocho is the owner and chef of Guahan Grill. He'll dive into his inspiration for pursuing his restaurant dreams, but what he learned through the process is the bread and butter of this episode - no pun intended. Carlsky recalls his childhood influences, how he deals with doubters, and talks about his greatest setback in restaurant ownership. Links: Guahan Grill Website - www.guahangrill.com/ Guahan Grill IG - www.instagram.com/guahangrill/ Carlsky Quichocho IG - www.instagram.com/quich004/ Follow Me: Eddie Mac - www.instagram.com/_eddiemac/ Intro/Outro By: Ryan Little www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Nick Keomahavong is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who studied to become a monk in Thailand. Nick shares his knowledge on how to heal emotional pain by telling ourselves the truth. I open up my own experiences with Nick in this discussion and I hope you gain some perspective through our interaction as things get personal for me in this episode. Links: Nick on Facebook - www.facebook.com/therapywithnick Nick's email - therapywithnick@gmail.com Nick's Online Course: thealchemistschool.thinkific.com/courses/findingyourself Follow Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music By: Ryan Little - www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Donovan Macaranas is an artist, author, football running back, magician, and he's also my eight year-old son. Considering the show has focused mainly on grown-up experiences, it was interesting to listen to insights from a kid’s perspective in this chat. Recess, Dinosaurs, YouTube, and Sports are just a few subjects we touch on. Enjoy! Links: Donovan IG - www.instagram.com/_dondonmac DonovanVlogs YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCvc7__85ikCguI-JjBVVk-A Intro/Outro By: Ryan Little - www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message