I Just Wanted to Push Record

What Happens When a Workout Becomes a Community? Inside LOUD Dance Fitness Studio

This episode turns up the energy as Lina sits down with Vanessa Aguirre, owner of LOUD Dance Fitness Studio [https://www.loudvista.com/], for a lively conversation about dance, community, and confidence. What starts as a talk about fitness quickly moves into real stories about career shifts, motherhood, and creating a space where people can show up, move freely, and feel empowered. From the reality of running a dance fitness studio to the power of movement for mental health, this episode is all about letting go, having fun, and finding your rhythm. Listen to more episodes and discover new shows at https://olasmedia.com [https://olasmedia.com] Chapters: 00:00:00 – Welcome to I Just Wanted to Push Record 00:01:34 – Meet Vanessa: From Peru to San Diego 00:05:17 – Falling in Love with Dance 00:07:43 – Career Shift: From Culinary Arts to Fitness 00:08:59 – Finding Community at the YMCA 00:10:45 – Dance Fitness: More Than a Workout 00:13:46 – Opening Loud Dance Fitness Studio 00:18:39 – From Instructor to Business Owner 00:21:41 – Vision for Growth and Community Impact 00:27:45 – Building Community: The Vista Holiday Parade See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Starting a Podcast - The Truth Nobody Tells You

Lina and JC kick off 2026 with a real, unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to start and sustain a podcast today. After surviving a challenging 2025, they reflect on growth, setbacks, evolving tools, and the realities most creators don’t see. From shows that took off to ones that didn’t make it, they break down the importance of consistency, preparation, and having the right support system behind your content. They also share new ways Olas Media is helping creators launch and grow smarter in 2026. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast or trying to figure out why yours isn’t growing—this is the conversation you need to hear. Visit olasmedia.com [olasmedia.com] and chat with us! Some notable moments from this episode: 00:00 – We Survived 2025… Barely 00:42 – Why Most New Year Resolutions Fail 02:04 – What Actually Grew in 2025 (And What Didn’t) 03:33 – The Real Changes Behind Our Studio & Shows 06:21 – How Top Creators Stay Ahead (Conferences & Networking) 09:14 – The Truth About Podcasting: It’s More Work Than You Think 10:47 – What We’re Changing in 2026 (New Services Revealed) 12:20 – The “Donut Model” Explained (Game-Changer for Creators) 14:18 – You Can’t Just Hit Record Anymore 21:40 – Why Some Podcasts Take Off… and Others Don’t See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Unfiltered & Unedited: The CliShay Episode You Weren’t Ready For

This episode gets loud, honest, and completely unpredictable as Lina and J.C. sit down with Clif and Shay from Anything But CliShay for a raw conversation about their first season, their relationship, and the behind-the-scenes chaos that helped shape the number one show on the OLAS Media Network. What begins as a talk about production quickly shifts into stories about vulnerability, uncomfortable truths, branding meltdowns, family reactions, and a commitment ring reveal that lands out of nowhere. Things heat up even more when Clif and Shay turn the tables and ask Lina and J.C. a question that stops the room and leaves listeners guessing. From start to finish, this is unfiltered and unedited storytelling that shows exactly what happens when people stop performing and simply talk. Listen to more episodes and discover new shows at https://olasmedia.com [https://olasmedia.com] Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to the CliShay takeover 00:02:00 - The truth about their messy podcast beginnings 00:07:10 - When vulnerability became their superpower 00:13:40 - Studio chaos and the infamous pickup session 00:19:10 - Inside the CliShay relationship 00:25:45 - The commitment ring reveal 00:31:20 - The question that catches Lina and J.C. off guard 00:38:00 - Travel drama and episode inspiration 00:44:20 - Season two plans and new stories 00:50:00 - Closing thoughts and where to listen next #olasmedia #IJustWantedToPushRecord #AnythingButCliShay #UnfilteredPodcast #BehindTheMic #PodcastCommunity See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Old friends, New Milestones, and How the Success Continues - GRRRL Music

Lina and JC reunite with old friends Ashley and Kelsey, the duo behind GRRRL Music (formerly hosts of Bops n Bangers), for a high-energy, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it really takes to build a music brand from scratch. They talk friendship, pandemic pivots, live streaming vs. podcasting, listening to 1,200 albums a year, and launching their own music distribution company. Along the way, they unpack burnout, boundaries, community, motherhood, and why passion and consistency still matter more than overnight “success.” If you’re a producer, indie artist, or creator trying to figure out your next move, this episode is a roadmap and a reality check. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at OlasMedia.com [olasmedia.com] Some notable moments from this episode include: 00:23 – Welcome Back: Bops n Bangers Energy in the Studio 02:54 – Where to Find GRRRL Music & Their New Distro Era 05:26 – Best Friends Since Kindergarten & the Birth of GRRRL Music 09:51 – Babies, Life Changes & Building a Legacy Through Music 18:58 – 1,200 Albums a Year: The Reality of True Music Curation 21:57 – Monday.com, Google Drive & Staying Organized as a Creative Duo 26:39 – Inside the Street GRRRL Team: 200 Young Creators Worldwide 30:27 – Industry Chaos, TikTok, Streaming & the Money Question 39:34 – So You Want to Start a Podcast? Expectations vs. Reality 44:30 – At Home With, Distro, Red Carpets & What’s Next for GRRRL Music   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The “Hosts with the Most” (to Say)

This special simulcast brings together two powerhouse Olas Media shows—Cannabis Enlightened and I Just Wanted to Push Record—for an unfiltered, uplifting conversation about creativity, community, and the real work behind podcasting. JC sits down with Dr. Leroy and Diannte “Mr. Wowzer” Grayson to revisit their first episodes, the emotional moments that shaped their friendship, and the generational lessons that influence how they show up as hosts, fathers, Black men, and storytellers. From the roots of cannabis education to the evolution of Southeast San Diego’s culture, this is a deeply honest and often hilarious dialogue about passion, vulnerability, and finding purpose through the stories we choose to share. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at olasmedia.com [https://olasmedia.com/shows/i-just-wanted-to-push-record] Some notable moments from the episode include: 00:00 – Setting the Stage: Why This Simulcast Matters 01:38 – Mr. Wowzer Arrives: “Easy, Killer” 02:34 – Introducing Dr. Leroy (But Don’t Say Brady) 04:08 – How Cannabis Enlightened First Came Together 07:17 – Titles, Status, and Showing Up as Yourself 08:59 – Diannte’s Origin Story & the First Emotional Interview 13:03 – Three Generations, Three Realities 17:44 – Classroom Rules vs. Real-Life Emotion 23:18 – “Why You Need My Schedule?” – Communication Across Generations 30:46 – JC Closes the Door: The First Producer Reality Check See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.