Kevin Lepine is America’s Favorite Hypnotist and winner of the 2026 Stage Hypnotist of the Year at the prestigious Performing Hypnosis Summit. His show, Hypnosis Unleashed, is the longest-running comedy hypnosis show in Las Vegas, entertaining audiences for over 15 years.In this episode, we talk about: • His path into becoming a world class hypnotist• The truth, craft and ethics of hypnosis• How Hypnosis really works• How everyday people can apply the skills he's learned to their everyday life and much more._____________________________________________________________Follow Kevin LepineIG: hypnotistkevinYT: @KevinLepine Website: vegashypnosisshow.com_____________________________________________________________The 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◼︎ TDZ Podcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WZMSfDSoSI&list=PLr66TOUAOapLRR2rSvB5h3bgZns9tSexp◼︎TDZ Comedy Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzcC9ZcYotg&list=PLr66TOUAOapIT-m-6YqQl2c7xViPLVLeK◼︎ 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_____________________________________________________________

TDZ Episode 018 - Kevin Lepine

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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 Abadia

IG: @ YourGirlFlav

YT: @YourGirlFlav

Website: www.yourgirlflav.com

Her Albums on Spotify

Salvaje: https://open.spotify.com/album/52tVLJXdNgrc7oR6La0usG?go=1&sp_cid=1cff9a3358abedf886d86ea16fec3802&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=2cfa222200794f9f

Hacia La Luz: https://open.spotify.com/album/4QrUFd3tchahTQrE3ebuKq?go=1&sp_cid=1cff9a3358abedf886d86ea16fec3802&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=0f193ac48c02454c

Crossover: https://open.spotify.com/album/6GTE6GeLvaR9zrGolwdkAz?go=1&sp_cid=1cff9a3358abedf886d86ea16fec3802&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=5a56ca82ae0f4394

Trumpets Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORXEBtKHBHI&list=RDORXEBtKHBHI&start_radio=1

Here 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/vdpmMiMO0Ak

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TDZ Episode 017 - Flavia Abadia

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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 00:00 – From Finance to Fitness01:16 – Struggling With Weight and Identity02:21 – Success Without Fulfillment04:08 – Choosing Fear Over Comfort06:36 – Why FitForge Is Different08:01 – Building Real Accountability09:40 – When Members Become Family13:54 – Hitting Rock Bottom at 300lbs14:48 – Losing 100 Pounds18:31 – Starting FitForge in a Garage20:18 – Sacrifice, Obsession, Purpose25:28 – What an Ironman Really Takes26:55 – Ironman Mindset for Business27:43 – The Reality of Entrepreneurship41:36 – Impostor Syndrome and Identity50:28 – Fear of Failure vs Comfort1:08:20 – Final Advice: Take the LeapFollow 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

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

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 Hitzel 00:00 Intro00:38 Natalie’s Voice Acting Career01:27 Finding a Creative Path02:17 Training and Early Hustle03:26 Accents, Acting, and Craft05:16 Theater Skills That Translate07:16 Auditioning and Standing Out09:05 Career Highlights and Notable Roles11:08 Hearing Your Own Voice12:53 Working While Partially Deaf15:00 Perspective, Gratitude, and Resilience17:13 Acting in Video Games20:44 AI and Voice Acting24:23 Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors27:23 Freelancing Stress and Uncertainty30:00 Creativity, Burnout, and Fulfillment36:27 Agents, Coaching, and GrowthFollow 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

Alex Ganetakos is a prolific, award-winning TV writer and producer who's worked across almost every TV genre. Her credits include 6Teen, Paw Patrol, Hotel Transylvania: The Series, Total Drama Island, Dylan's Playtime Adventures and many, many more.

In this episode we talk about:

• Her journey into the TV and film industry

• The Craft of writing and pitching

• What it was like working on some of your favourite shows

• Advice for young writers and more

TDZ Episode 013: Alex Ganetakos

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Nitish Sakhuja (Nitty Sak) is a Toronto-born comedian now living in Los Angeles who has been featured on Just For Laughs, The Winnipeg Comedy festival and more. He recently dropped a new comedy special, "High, I'm Nitty" (link below) and in March 2026 he'll be opening for Russel Peters on tour in India.In today's episode we talk about: • Nitty's journey from growing up in Toronto to moving to Los Angeles• The Craft and business of standup comedy• Weed, magic mushrooms & life philosophy • Losing 100 Pounds during COVIDTDZ Episode 12 - Nitish SakhujaFollow Nitty SakIG: ‪@nittysak‬ Website: https://www.nitishsakhuja.com/Comedy Special: "High, I'm Nitty" • Nitish Sakhuja - High I'm Nitty (Comedy Sp... Comedy Special: "Person" • Nitish Sakhuja: Person (FULL COMEDY SPECIAL) The D'Ascenzo Zone: ◼︎Subscribe: / @thedascenzozone ◼︎ If you prefer to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4z...◼︎ 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#podcast #tdz #comedy #standupcomedy #russellpeters #podcast