Outstanding People with Slade Abisror

Frank B grew up in Ecuador and rose to fame as a National Kickboxing Champion in his home country with twenty undefeated fights by the age of 18.  Frank could have turned professional but decided to follow his passion for music and make a career as a recording artist.  

After years of perfecting his craft in the Ecuadorian music studios, Frank moved to the United States seeking better opportunities.  While he was washing dishes in a restaurant in New Jersey singing out loud the lyrics to one of his songs, a music producer who happened to be in the restaurant heard Frank and invited him to record in his studio.  A short time later Frank B headed out west to Los Angeles and has been captivating crowds ever since with his latin beats and impressive lyrics.  

Frank B and I met up on a sunny LA day in a local park to talk about his humble beginnings, where he is today, and his latest EP called No Feelings.  

Be sure to check out all of Frank B's music everywhere music is streamed.  

With the exciting buzz around NASA's announcement of the Artemis II crew I wanted to share an interview I did with Astronaut Chris Cassidy a few months ago when the Artemis I mission was first announced.  

Capt. Chris Cassidy is a retired Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut.  Chris started his military career attending the Naval Academy and after graduation was selected to the Navy Special Warfare Training School B.U.D.s (Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL Training).  Once completing training, Chris was a SEAL Officer assigned to Special Delivery Vehicle Team  2, where he would accumulate over 200 hours underwater.  Capt. Cassidy also served two tours in Afghanistan earning two Bronze Stars with Valor and a Presidential Unit Citation.  He also served tours in the Mediterranean, and was a Platoon Commander with SEAL Team 3.   

In 2004 Chris applied to and was accepted to NASA's Astronaut program making him one of two Navy SEALs to earn that distinction.  During his 17 years with NASA, Chris spent 377 days in space and accumulated 60 hrs outside the International Space Station on multiple space walks.  Chris was eventually named NASA's Chief Astronaut.  

Currently Chris serves as President and CEO of the Medal of Honor Foundation leading a team in the process of building an iconic Museum, Leadership Institute and Monument to honor the recipients of our nations highest military honor, the Medal of Honor.  

Donations to the museum can be made here: https://mohmuseum.org/

Dr. Adolph Brown, affectionately known as Doc Brown, is one of the most accomplished people I have the pleasure of knowing.  A Clinical Psychologist, a Master Educator, a Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Husband and Father of eight children are just some of the titles Doc holds.  

Recently Doc Brown was tapped to Co-Host ABC's hit series The Parent Test where twelve parents and their children are put through a multitude of social experiments to see which parenting style works best.  

On this episode of the Outstanding People podcast, Doc and I sit down to discuss some important parenting and life tips that everyone should know. We also discuss Doc's upbringing from the inner city to living on a farm with his grandfather and the life experiences that led him to a life of serving others.  

To learn more about Dr. Adolph Brown and purchase his best selling books log on to https://www.docspeaks.com/

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In this episode of the Outstanding People podcast I catch up with my Navy brothers Dan Monteleone, Naiche Sedillos, Frank Kaiser and Paul Allen from the USS Independence.  30 years ago we served in the Forward Deployed 7th Fleet with Carrier Air Wing 5 stationed in Japan.  Our deployments took us all over Asia and Southwest Asia including multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf during operations in the first Gulf War.  I was attached to Electronic Warfare Squadron 136 and my shipmates were part of the ships DC Company Fire Party detail.  Usually Air Wing and Ships Company do not co-mingle but because I grew up with Dan back home in Miami I was given a pass and inducted into a friendship with a colorful group of Sailors.  This week's podcast is a reunion 30 years in the making.  We talk major smack only the way Sailors can.  There is no education value in this one, just Squids being Squids.  Full disclosure, a lot of F Bombs were used making this podcast, so listener be warned.  Enjoy!!!

Each day in America 44 Veterans take their own life.  A majority of those Veterans are suffering from PTSD.  We as Americans need to do more to normalize the conversations around mental health and get those in need the help they deserve.  

The Veterans Ranch is a non-profit organization that supports Veterans suffering from PTSD no matter if they were Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines.  All Veterans from any era of duty are welcome.  Their mission is to assist Veterans and their families through Equine Therapy, a range of treatments that involve activities with horses to promote human physical and mental health. 

The Veterans Ranch Founders Jr. Smith and his wife Pam Smith are true Patriots.  Even though they haven't served in the military, they have dedicated their lives to serving those who have served.  

The Veterans Ranch has helped over 1500 Veterans suffering from PTSD.  If you would like to learn more and donate to this awesome organization please log on to TheVeteransRanch.org

In this episode of the Outstanding People podcast, acclaimed Sex Therapist, TV Host, and Hollywood Intimacy Coordinator, Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry and I tackle the taboo subject of sex.  Whether you are single or in a relationship we have advice to better your sex life and help you and  your partner better understand each other.

Sex is one of those subjects that too many of us are afraid or too embarrassed to talk about, but when we do learn to communicate with our partners it makes everything better.   And it all starts with the conversations your parents had with you and the conversations you have with your children.  Remember the birds and the bees talk?  How many of you had that with your parents?

This was one of the funnest and most educational episodes I have done on the podcast.  I hope you enjoy it and I wish you years of happy, healthy, and safe sex. 

Keep a lookout for Dr. Tiff's podcast coming out soon called "Intimate Details w/ Dr. Tiff".  

And check out the full interview on youtube at https://youtu.be/dbKHYw2wT60

Emmy Award Winning TV Host Montel Williams has had a storied career as a Marine, Navy Officer, Entertainer, Cannabis Advocate and supporter of our active military and Veterans.  

Montel enlisted in the Marines in 1975 and soon after found himself attending the prestigious Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.   He spent over 20 years in the military leaving the service in 1996, but never really taking off the uniform.  For the next several years Montel traveled the country talking to youth about the importance of staying school.  

After seeing Montel speak, a well established Producer offered Montel the career that would change his life.  Montel went on to host the Emmy Award winning Montel Williams Show for 17 years.  

While filming his hugely popular talk show in 1999 Montel was diagnosed with MS.  He became dependent on Opioids until a doctor turned him on to Marijuana as an alternative.  Montel has been one of the countries biggest advocates for the legalization of cannabis and CBDs.  He has his own cannabis product line called Inspire.  

Montel also hosts a show called Military Makeover where he helps veterans get new homes.  

You can also catch Montel hosting both his podcasts Lets Be Blunt with Montel Williams and Free Thinking with Montel Williams.  

Jamey Cummings started his military career attending the prestigious Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland where he was Captain of the Wrestling Team.  After graduating Annapolis, Jamey attended Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUDS) training where he would go on to become a Naval Special Forces Operator and SEAL Officer with SEAL Team Four.  

After nine years with the SEAL teams, Jamey left the military and received his MBA at Stanford University.    His career path would eventually lead him to his current occupation as a Partner at the Executive Search firm JM Search where he lends his expertise in placing C-Suite level Executives with the perfect companies.

In this episode we discuss Jamey's journey from the Naval Academy to BUDS and eventually SEAL Team Four, and then Jamey offers some excellent advice for those seeking the perfect job in the new year, as well as offers advice for employers looking to hire top tier talent in the great resignation, or as Jamey puts it, the great reconsideration.  

Jason Kurtz is a multi Emmy award winning Executive Producer and the current Showrunner of the hit daytime talk show, "The Drew Barrymore Show".  In Jason's 20 plus year career in entertainment he has produced shows such as "The Steve Harvey Show," "The Rosie O'Donnell Show", "The Sharon Osbourne Show", "The Queen Latifah Show", and "The Tony Danza Show" just to name a few.  

In this episode we sit down to discuss working with some of the biggest names in the industry and share stories from a storied 20 year career in entertainment.  

Capt. Chris Cassidy is a retired Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut.  Chris started his military career attending the Naval Academy and after graduation was selected to the Navy Special Warfare Training School B.U.D.s (Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL Training).  Once completing training, Chris was a SEAL Officer assigned to Special Delivery Vehicle Team  2, where he would accumulate over 200 hours underwater.  Capt. Cassidy also served two tours in Afghanistan earning two Bronze Stars with Valor and a Presidential Unit Citation.  He also served tours in the Mediterranean, and was a Platoon Commander with SEAL Team 3.   

In 2004 Chris applied to and was accepted to NASA's Astronaut program making him one of two Navy SEALs to earn that distinction.  During his 17 years with NASA, Chris spent 377 days in space and accumulated 60 hrs outside the International Space Station on multiple space walks.  Chris was eventually named NASA's Chief Astronaut.  

Currently Chris serves as President and CEO of the Medal of Honor Foundation leading a team in the process of building an iconic Museum, Leadership Institute and Monument to honor the recipients of our nations highest military honor, the Medal of Honor.  

Donations to the museum can be made here: https://mohmuseum.org/

Emmy nominated Producer, Comedian and Podcast Host Adam Glyn started his career sharing the comedy stages with heavy hitters like Kevin Hart, Artie Lang, D.L. Hughley, Shawn Waynes, Pete Holmes and more.

His friendship with Artie Lang opened the doors to an internship at the Howard Stern Show writing material for the radio and coming up with bits for the famous Wack Pack.  

After his internship, Adam landed a job as a Cameraman / Producer for TMZ interviewing some of the biggest celebrities in the world including Oprah, Shaq, Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), Rhianna, Beyonce and hundreds more.  

Adam has had a ringside seat to some of the most iconic pop culture and sports defining moments in history.  It was Adam's interview with Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor that spark the biggest fight in boxing.  When Beyonce was in New York for a secret music video shoot, It was Adam that she pulled into her video for what has become the cameo of the century.  During one of the biggest scandals in NFL history, the Ray Rice incident, it was Adam who called out NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on national television exposing the leagues horrible handling of the situation and becoming one of the biggest trending moments of the year.  

Shaq has Adam on speed dial.  He is the go to guy when A list celebrities want to be filmed in New York.  

In this episode Adam shares some epic stories and takes us on a journey through his star studded career.  

In this special edition of Outstanding People with Slade Abisror I sit down to answer a few questions submitted by our listeners.  Some of the questions include:  

How did I make the transition from military to the entertainment business.  My answer includes not only my personal journey but also offers advice for anyone looking to get their foot in the door of their dream job no matter the profession.  

A new business owner asks advice on hiring and retaining the best quality employees.  I rely on my 10 years experience as a business owner and recall the time I had over 100 employees working in my company.  I'll offer tips on how to beat attrition in this modern day work exile.  

Lastly a listener asked out of all the television shows I have been a part of, what was my favorite show to work on and who was my favorite host to work with.  Rosie O'Donnell, Dr. Phil, Ellen, Wayne Brady, Tony Danza, or Steve Harvey?  My answers just might surprise you.  

Demetri Pappas is an Emmy nominated 25-year veteran Comedy Writer and Producer in Hollywood.  He has written and consulted for giants in the industry like Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Steve Harvey, Ryan Seacrest, Sacha Baron Cohen, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Henry Winkler and more.  

In addition to working in the scripted and unscripted world, Demetri is an accomplished monologue joke writer and speech writer.  

In today's episode of Outstanding People with Slade Abisror, we sit down to discuss what it is like working with the biggest names in comedy including one of the Original Kings of Comedy Steve Harvey.  We also recall some of the pranks and antics we encountered while producing three shows together in Hollywood.  

Troy North is a United States Navy Veteran who served in both Electronic Warfare Squadrons VAQ 136 and VAQ 140.  While forward deployed to Atsugi Air Facility in Japan, Troy completed multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf and UAE aboard the USS Independence.  After Japan, Troy deployed with VAQ 140 aboard the USS George Washington to the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Joint Endeavor during the Bosnian War.  

Since separating from active duty, Troy has dedicated himself to serving Veterans as an Advocate for the VFW in Detroit, Michigan.   He helps Veterans navigate the often complicated paperwork needed to file for VA benefits.  In this episode we discuss our military service, as well as offer tips on how to easily claim those VA benefits Veterans deserve.   Spoiler Alert: Never pay anyone who charges to help you file VA benefits, Advocates like Troy at the VFW and other Veteran based service organizations will do it for FREE.

If you are a Foodie, you won't want to miss this interview with Chef James Aptakin.  Chef James started his career in the US Navy responsible for feeding 6000 sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.  After leaving the military Chef sought out and trained under some of the biggest names in the culinary world including Michelin Star and James Beard Award winning chefs Joel Robuchon, Thomas Keller, Curtis Duffy, Dominique Crenn and more.  He has cooked for Presidents, Senators, and members of Congress.  In 2018 Chef James won the World Seafood Championship representing his home state of Hawaii and the United States.  He has been featured on the Food Network several times and for the past decade has been invited to cook for the exclusive Elton John Oscar Party where the biggest celebrities in the entertainment business come to dine.  Recently Chef James was the Culinary Director for three star Michelin Chef Dominique Crenn.  

My name is Slade Abisror, Two-Time Emmy Award winning Producer and proud US Navy Veteran.  And this is my story....

I have been working in television, digital and radio for over 20 years.  Over the course of my career I have been fortunate to work as a Producer and Executive on projects such as the Emmy Award winning "Ellen Degeneres Show", both the "Steve Harvey Show" and his 2nd talk show "Steve", "The Wayne Brady Show", "The Tony Danza Show", the Advanced Digital Media team at Universal Music Group, "The Rosie O’Donnell Show", "Dr. Phil", E! Entertainment and more.   I was also fortunate to work with Harvey Levin and oversee the teams that created the hugely popular television and radio incarnations of "TMZ Live", "TMZ Sports" and "TMZ Hip Hop".

Tom Riles has been Hollywood's go to television Warm-Up act for the past two decades including sixteen years working with The Ellen DeGeneres Show.  Tom's other credits include American Idol, The Voice, Dancing with the Stars, Will and Grace, The Masked Singer, Deal or No Deal and Oprah's All Stars just to name a few.  

Tom is also the creator of one of the most successful online brand for dads, "Life of Dad", with over four million brand subscribers.  

In this interview Tom shares his path to success, how he ascended to the top of the entertainment ladder and also gives us an inside look at what it was like to work with the one and only Ellen.