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The Matt Balaker Podcast

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  • We interview experts in business, comedy, and literature in hopes of free riding off their knowledge.
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  • LA to Georgia with Ro DelleGrazie
    Apr 22 2024

    Ro DelleGrazie has been a stand-up comedian for >20 years. Originally from New York, at the start of her stand up career she was coached by Lisa Lampanelli. Ro moved to L.A. in 2004 and started studying at the I.O West where she graduated and was part of an improv group called Tentatively Marty. Ro has performed at the top comedy clubs across the country including Comic Strip Live, Caroline’s on Broadway, The Comedy Store and The Improvs throughout California, Laugh Factory and Flappers Comedy Club. Ro stars in several webisodes on YouTube. Ro's latest adventure is being documented through her vlog "Mamma Moody". You can also see Ro on TruTv and FX and her comedy is currently streaming on Tidal, Amazon and Pandora. www.rodellegrazie.com Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammamoody?_t=8lcFP8kKDb0&_r=1 IG https://www.instagram.com/rodellegrazie?igsh=MXpmbDVpZDhiY3Nx YouTube https://youtube.com/@RoDelleGrazie?si=Y396IwwDhZR9YR-S FB www.facebook.com/rodellegrazie

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    49 mins
  • Ryan Austin - Military School and Family Offices
    Mar 28 2024

    In this episode, we dive into the journey of Ryan Austin, Founder and CEO of Arondight Advisors, who shares not only his professional triumphs but also the personal milestones that have shaped his path. Raised on Long Island, NY, Ryan faced challenges early on that led him to the disciplined halls of Valley Forge Military Academy at 15, a pivotal moment that set the course for his future endeavors. Ryan’s story is one of perseverance, insight, and success. MORE ABOUT RYAN AUSTIN Today, as the leader of Arondight Advisors, Ryan connects best-in-class companies with his proprietary network of over 5,000 Family Offices, UHNW, and institutional investors.

    Ryan's work has appeared on major publications including Nasdaq.com, Business Insider, and Seeking Alpha. His expertise spans the fintech, tech, AI, biotech, and emerging sectors, where he has been instrumental in securing investments from UHNW investors and institutions. Ryan is also the author of Family Office Growth News, a monthly newsletter that covers Family Office intelligence and the Series A ecosystem. Recognized as a top voice in strategic communications, public relations, and venture capital on LinkedIn, his insights have been featured in Nasdaq.com, Business Insider, Benzinga, and Seeking Alpha.

    Join us as Ryan Austin shares his journey, strategies, and the vision behind Arondight Advisors.

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    46 mins
  • Lea Marlene on Acting, Cancer, and Purpose
    Mar 22 2024

    Lea Marlene is the founder of the Lea Marlene Actors Studio and the Namastage Theatre. After a battle with melanoma cancer, she pivoted from being a professional stand-up comedian and actress to business owner. Hear her story about leaving LA to find her calling. In her own healing journey she had developed a deep desire to pay forward the powerful tools that have saved her life. That has become her life mission. Lea opened up what was originally called ACTASANA Acting Studio and Theatre in 2012 and it grew into what is Lea Marlene Actors Studio and The Namastage Theatre today, home of the revolutionary Actasana Technique whereby yoga is integrated into the acting curriculum to get the actor out of their head and into their heart. A native Coloradan, Lea earned a degree in Journalism; Broadcast News & Television with a minor in Theatre from Colorado State University. There she hosted a campus television show and interviewed several famous bands such as Outkast , Tribe Called Quest and The Black Eyed Peas. While in college she also wrote, directed, produced and acted in her first short film. After college Lea moved to Hollywood where she landed roles on stage and screen while also studying the Meisner Technique. While in LA, Lea developed a stand up comedy act; producing, hosting and performing in numerous comedy venues in The US including the world famous Improv and The Comedy Store.

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    42 mins

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