The D'Ascenzo Zone

From Brain Injury to Raptors & Blue Jays DJ: Music, Resilience & Reinvention

Flavia Abadia is a trilingual DJ, MC, and recording artist who broke barriers on some of the biggest stages in sports, making history as the first woman to DJ a Toronto Raptors game and going on to rock the Blue Jays’ World Series. Alongside releasing multiple acclaimed albums with millions of streams, she’s performed all around the world.In this episode, we talk about: • How a traumatic brain injury led her to music• The craft and business of DJing and being a recording artist• Creativity in the AI era • The importance of connection, self-care, and perseverance and much more. _____________________________________________________________Follow Flavia AbadiaIG: @ YourGirlFlavYT:  @YourGirlFlav  Website: www.yourgirlflav.comHer Albums on SpotifySalvaje: https://open.spotify.com/album/52tVLJXdNgrc7oR6La0usG?go=1&sp_cid=1cff9a3358abedf886d86ea16fec3802&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=2cfa222200794f9fHacia La Luz: https://open.spotify.com/album/4QrUFd3tchahTQrE3ebuKq?go=1&sp_cid=1cff9a3358abedf886d86ea16fec3802&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=0f193ac48c02454cCrossover: https://open.spotify.com/album/6GTE6GeLvaR9zrGolwdkAz?go=1&sp_cid=1cff9a3358abedf886d86ea16fec3802&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=5a56ca82ae0f4394Trumpets Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORXEBtKHBHI&list=RDORXEBtKHBHI&start_radio=1Here are my Musical Comedy Shorts I mentioned in the podcast: • Anxiety Anthem: https://youtube.com/shorts/YP0DwN1SrvY• Procrastination: https://youtube.com/shorts/4ChtuoUGuQQ• Apple Vision Pro: https://youtube.com/shorts/vdpmMiMO0AkThe D'Ascenzo Zone◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ If you prefer to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4zzMZMgQhd3SBUYqz?si=vg_AaJS5QdO6cCQffTIFYw◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozoneTDZ Episode 017 - Flavia Abadia#podcast #tdz #music #dj #flavia #artist #musical #raptors #bluejays #djviral #djtiktok #podcast #podcasts #podcasting

The D'Ascenzo Zone - Podcast Trailer

Subscribe and get into The Zone.________________________________________________________________TDZ◼︎Subscribe:    / @thedascenzozone  ◼︎ If you prefer to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4z...◼︎ TDZ Podcast Clips:    • Assassin's Creed's Storytelling & Acting i...  ◼︎TDZ Comedy Shorts:    • BFF confesses to 🍆ing my GF #shorts #funny...  ◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr... ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz...◼︎TDZ Instagram:   / thedascenzozone  ◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone◼︎For Business Inquiries: dascenzozone@gmail.com________________________________________________________________#podcast #tdz #business #creative #entrepreneur #creativity

Struggle is Mandatory: How an Entrepreneur Lost 100 Pounds, Quit a Secure Job and Found Purpose

Zack Bosanac is a 4 time Ironman triathalon finisher, who lost 100 pounds, quit his stable job in finance, and risked everything to be an entrepreneur and open his own gym, Fitt Forge. He started the business in his garage and has since grown it into a 4000 square foot facility, hustling, making sacrifices, and taking on significant risk to make his dream come true. In this episode we talk about: • His Journey into entrepreneurship • How Fitt Forge is different from other gyms • The risks and resilience of starting a business • How passion, community and mindset shape both fitness and personal growthTDZ Episode 016 - Zack Bosanac Follow Zack Bosanac & Fitt Forge: IG: @zackbosanacIG: @fittforgewww.fittforge.comEmail: info@fittforge.comThe D'Ascenzo Zone: ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4zzMZMgQhd3SBUYqz?si=vg_AaJS5QdO6cCQffTIFYw◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone◼︎For Business Inquiries: dascenzozone@gmail.com #podcast #tdz #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #gym #fitness #weightloss #entrepreneurmindset #podcast #podcaster #improvement

Inside Real Estate: Top Realtor Reveals Hard Truths, Advice & Secrets

My guest today is Elizabeth Szczepan, a top real estate professional serving the greater Toronto Hamilton Area and Niagara here in Ontario. In this episode we talk about: • Her path into real estate• What separates great realtors from average ones• How commissions really work• We break down the home buying process with practical advice for buyers, sellers and investors and more. TDZ Podcast Episode 015 - Elizabeth SzczepanFollow Elizabeth SzczepanIG: @soldwithelizabethsHer Listings: https://elizabethszczepan.rmxescarpment.com/Remax: https://www.remax.ca/on/elizabeth-szczepan-p102050278-agThe D'Ascenzo Zone: ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ If you prefer to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4zzMZMgQhd3SBUYqz?si=vg_AaJS5QdO6cCQffTIFYw◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone#podcast #tdz #realestate #realtor #investor #investing #ontario #canadian #canada #toronto #hamilton #ottawa #burlington #oakvillehomes #home #house #housingmarket

Behind the Mic: What It Really Takes to Be a Full-Time Voice Actor

My guest today is professional voice actress, Natalie Hitzel. You've heard her across commercials, cartoons, video games and talking toys for brands like Disney, Lego, Pixar and Coca-cola. In this episode we talk about: • Her journey into the industry and experience working for these big brands•The craft of voice work•The Audition Grind•The realities of freelancing •How Ai could impact voice artistsTDZ Episode 014 - Natalie HitzelFollow Natalie Hitzel: IG: natalie_hitzelWebsite: www.nataliehitzel.comLinkedin: Natalie HitzelThe D'Ascenzo Zone: ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ If you prefer to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4zzMZMgQhd3SBUYqz?si=vg_AaJS5QdO6cCQffTIFYw◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone#podcast #tdz #actor #voice #voiceover #podcast #creative #creativity #acting #videogames #cartoons #talkingtoys