The Edlow Podcast

Ella Boggus - Single motherhood, Law and Defying the statistics

Ella Boggus is an African-American single mother of two children. At the age of 20, Ella had her first child. It was then, while staring down a life as a single mother, that she decided to pursue a career in law. She quit her job at Jamba Juice and started her journey at community college. Two years later, she would meet the man she would marry, and she had a second child. She continued to attend college while raising two kids. Whenever she told anyone about her desire to attend law school, she was laughed at. Despite the negative experience, she kept moving forward until she was accepted to the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law.
What she didn't tell people, was that her husband had been struggling with substance abuse for most of her college experience. Two weeks after starting law school, Ella left her husband and filed for divorce. She had a decision to make, quit on her dream, or keep moving forward. She has since graduated from law school.
Ella comes on the podcast to talk about her journey and answer questions about coping with difficult situations, defying naysayers and the people who supported her in her journey. She discusses mental health issues and seeking help for those issues. She also discusses her successes and her perceived failures, including lessons she's learned. She also discusses her current challenge, passing the California State Bar Exam.
You can follow Ella on her own YouTube channel at this link https://youtu.be/bK0jD5iMwRg

Vigilante - Social Media, Boxing, Music and the success mindset

Remarcus "Vigilante" Steele is a social media influencer, rap artist, actor and celebrity boxer. He rose to social medial fame after his first three songs went viral on YouTube. He parlayed that fame into an acting career, appearing in Barbershop 3 with Ice Cube and Cedric the Entertainer, as well as Alvin and the Chipmunks 4 and Homicide Hunter. He has recently found his way onto the celebrity boxing scene, and has had some success in his first two fights.
Vigilante joins the Edlow Podcast to discuss his rise to fame, how a social media influencer makes a living, his journey, his motivation, successes and failures. He also has some strong words for former Podcast guest and fellow celebrity boxer, Albert Ochoa.

Tony Overbay, LMFT, CMHC - Faith Crisis and Narcissism from a therapeutic perspective

Tony Overbay is a Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Mindful Habit Coach and popular motivational speaker. He routinely speaks to schools, churches, business conferences and other events on a miriad of topics. He specializes in dealing with faith crisis. He also specializes in working with couples/family members of people with personality disorders, specifically Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Tony joins the Edlow Podcast to share his story. He discusses leaving his first career to pursue this venture. He discusses the anatomy of Faith Crisis, the "stages of faith" and how loved ones can help navigate the crisis. He also discusses Narcissism, the difference between full blown Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Traits resulting from emotional immaturity, as well as his pillars of meaningful conversation. He also discusses what to do to heal from the emotional turbulance of being in a relationship with someone exhibiting such traits and how to avoid being the "switzerland friend" after a traumatic event.

Kelsey Fischer - Law, Society and Womanhood in a Male dominated field

Kelsey Fischer is an associate at the law firm of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP. Ms. Fischer began working at the law firm as a clerk in 2009 and returned following her graduation from University of California, Hastings College of the Law. She works with Roger Dreyer and Christopher Wood in representing injured victims and their families. She has a passion for protecting the rights of individuals because it gives her an opportunity to fight for those who might otherwise not have a voice.
Ms. Fischer comes on the podcast to talk about her background and her experiences as a college athlete, working for Senator Barbara Boxer, and as a female trial attorney in a male dominated field. She discusses her advice to young female attorneys, her experience in dealing with sexism and her new journey as a working mother.

Glynis Butler-Stone - At Risk Youth, Trauma and Foster Care

Glynis Butler-Stone is the CEO of the Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento. She has worked in the realm of social work for over 30+ years.
Ms. Butler-Stone originally went to school to become a journalist, then moved her way into counseling. Somehow, someway, she found herself working within the foster care system supporting foster families. She developed a passion for providing trauma informed care to children and eventually began providing support for children in congregate care.
Ms. Butler-Stone provides a real world view of the foster care system. She speaks on the issues facing children within the system, the emotional toll the system can have on its workers, advocating for at risk youth, her successes, her failures, and how you can get involved with their work.

Johnny Jeter and Mike Mondo - Wrestling, Training Schools and navigation the WWE

Johnny Jeter and Mike Mondo are former WWE Tag Team champions and current head trainers at wrestling schools.
"Johnny" and "Mikey" joined alongside "Kenny" (Ken Doane) , "Nicky" (later known as Dolph Ziggler) and "Mitch" comprised a team of male cheerleaders known as "The Spirit Squad." The team debuted in 2006 and rose to immediate stardom. They also had the opportunity to feud with some of the biggest names in wrestling history including HHH, Shawn Michaels, Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Kane, the Big Show and more.
Now, both have become head trainers of pro wrestling schools. Jeter runs the Manticore Wrestling Academy in Cameron Park, California. Mondo runs the New York Wrestling Connection on Long Island. Jeter and Mondo talk with Josh about training in Ohio Valley Wrestling with Danny Davis, Dr. Tom Pritchard and Nick Dinsmore. They also discuss traveling with the WWE, the importance of hard work, seizing opportunities that come your way and what its like to training the next generation of pro wrestlers.
Jeter also discusses his pro wrestling promotion's debut show on October 22 at Movement Brewery in Rancho Cordova. Mondo is set to return to officially wrestling starting in February 2023.

Albert Ochoa - Social Media Influence, Celebrity Boxing and Mindset

Albert Ochoa is a social media influencer turned Celebrity Boxer. He rose to prominence after Kylie Jenner slid into his DMs and later attended his junior prom. The date was filmed for a reality tv show, and Albert’s life changed forever. He went from a mild mannered kid who ate lunch by himself and never had a girlfriend to a superstar overnight.
Now he has transitioned his fame from social media to the boxing ring. After a successful boxing debut under the tutelage of three time world champion Tony “the Tiger” Lopez, Albert is currently training with four time champion Joel Casamayor for his second fight. The fight is scheduled to take place Saturday October 15 in Atlantic City.
Albert talks about his rise in the social media world, Kylie Jenner, some feelings toward his former trainer, his goals, and the attitude/mindset that has helped in be successful in realizing his goals. He is an example of how anything is possible, and when you get a stroke of good fortune, you must work hard to capitalize.

Tony ”The Tiger” Lopez - Boxing, Motivation and Focus

Tony "The Tiger" Lopez is a former three time World Boxing Champion. His record of 50 wins with 34 (or 36 depending on who you're talking to) is quite stunning. He was also named Ring Magazine's "Fight of the Year" in 1988 for his fight with Rocky Lockridge and "Comeback of the Year" in 1990 for regaining his championship from John John Molina.
Tony "the Tiger" joins Josh to discuss his story. How his love for boxing came from his father and older brother, trouble he had with fighting as a youth, channeling that trouble into boxing and how his winning attitude drove his success. He speaks about his motivation, his defeats, boxers vs fighter, his fearlessness when facing Julio Caesar Chavez, his experiences with legendary promoter Don King and his tough talk relating to fighters today, including Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury.
Tony is another shining example of how a refusal to quit and focus on winning vs money can propel you to success. His message, don't quit and always believe you can win.