Welcome to Founder's Club, the podcast that delves into the captivating journeys of successful founders. Join Dez DeCosts as she uncovers the trials, triumphs, and life lessons of entrepreneurs who've navigated the challenging path to success. Each episode unravels the unique struggles and habits that have shaped these leaders, offering valuable insights and life-hacks for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether it's overcoming setbacks, priceless insight to thrive, or cutting-edge industry knowledge,…
In this episode of Founder's Club, Dez DeCosta sits down with Anastacya, an international artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose work spans multiple industries and continents. After building a reputation in Dubai and recently expanding her presence to Los Angeles, Anastacya shares the mindset, creativity, and leadership principles that have helped shape her journey. From bringing ideas to…
In this episode of Founder's Club, host Dez DeCosta sits down with Oriah Mirza. Oriah Mirza is the co-creator of Chakra Cozy Magazine, a seasonal conscious lifestyle publication launching at Barnes & Noble, and the co-host of The Mystics podcast with over 9 million views. In this episode, Oriah gets real about the failures that shaped her, what it takes to trust yourself through the creative…
In this episode of Founder's Club, Dez DeCosta interviews immigration attorney Jacob Sapochnick! Jacob Sapochnick is based in San Diego but services clients worldwide. Jacob shares his personal immigration journey, the global mindset that shaped his career, and a pivotal case that tested every part of his legal strategy. He reflects on advising a high-level executive building a U.S. company,…
In this episode of Founder’s Club, host Dez DeCosta sits down with Sean Callagy, the legally blind attorney, entrepreneur, and creator of the UNBLINDED Formula. Sean shares how he went from captain of the Columbia University baseball team to building Callagy Law, a multistate firm with more than one hundred team members, and how his gradual loss of vision became an advantage that shaped his…
Divorce is one of the most personal, and often painful, legal experiences anyone can go through. But what if it could be handled with dignity, empathy, and even growth? In this episode of Founder’s Club , Dez DeCosta interviews Katherine Miller, founder of the Miller Law Group, shares how she’s changing the way people experience divorce. From handling high-net-worth and emotionally charged cases…
In this episode of the Founder’s Club Podcast, host Dez DeCosta sits down with Romel Ambarchyan, Managing Partner and co-founder of RA & Associates, a powerhouse personal injury law firm proving that personal attention and major results can go hand in hand. Romel shares how his family-owned firm has secured multi-million dollar settlements, including a recent $2.4 million case, by treating every…
In this episode of the Founders Club Podcast , host Dez DeCosta sits down with attorney and author Kent Heckenlively to explore big questions at the intersection of science, policy, and public discourse. Kent’s work has stirred conversation and controversy — and in this conversation he pulls back the curtain on his journey, the research that drives his convictions, and the tension between…
In this conversation with Dez DeCosta, Andy takes us from his roots in Germany’s Black Forest to years in Berlin, a hard left turn to remote Alaska, and finally to the bright lights of the Vegas Strip. We get into how place shapes perspective, why humor is a powerful lens for insight, and the invisible rules that govern the choices we make when we “play the game.” What we cover: • Early influences…
In this episode of Founder's Club, Dez DeCosta sits down with Ujwal Arkalgud—a cultural anthropologist turned entrepreneur who built and sold a high-eight-figure company without a single dollar of venture capital. Ujwal unpacks how understanding the "invisible rules" of human behavior and perception can give founders a powerful edge in product–market fit, credibility, and scaling without…
In this episode of Founders Club, host Dez DeCosta sits down with world-renowned sex and holistic health coach Kim Anami to explore the deeper connection between sexual energy, creativity, and personal transformation. With over three decades of experience blending ancient practices like Tantra and Taoism with modern psychology and wellness, Kim shares how both women and men can tap into their life…