Ask Yris Anything: Filming My First Reality Show, My Best Investment, Most Toxic Trait & More

Ask Yris Anything: Filming My First Reality Show, My Best Investment, Most Toxic Trait & More

This week, my manager and close friend Desiree Ansari is holding the cue cards - and she has a ton of questions for me! If you’ve ever wondered what a day in my life looks like, if I’ve ever regretted turning down a business deal or how I keep the spark alive in my relationship, you won’t want to miss this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Patty Rodriguez: Using Courage and Community to Help Amplify Underrepresented Voices

This week, Yris is joined by community leader, entrepreneur, author and former radio personality Patty Rodriguez. Born and raised in Lynwood, California, the daughter of Mexican immigrants shares how she uses courage, determination and passion to advocate for the Latinx community. There are countless examples of how she’s used her platform and career to help amplify underrepresented voices. Tune in to hear her story - including how she ended up producing one of the world’s top radio shows for two decades, how she convinced MAC Cosmetics to launch a Selena Quintanilla makeup collab, and how a tragic house fire helped fund her bilingual publishing company Lil’ Libros. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

DJ Nitrane: From Playing Sets at Nightclubs to DJing for Your Favorite Celebrity

This week, Yris sits down with DJ Nitrane - celebrity DJ and fellow proud Salvadoran. He opens up about how he first got started spinning records, how he became Jamie Foxx’s go-to DJ, why he thinks LA nightlife is dead and much more. Plus, Yris and Nitrane share details about their recent trip to El Salvador. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Chris Karimian: Chris N Eddy’s Co-Founder Shares His Path to Success in the Burger Business

This week, Yris is joined by Chris N Eddy’s Co-Founder and CEO Chris Karimian. Growing up, the son of Armenian immigrants was taught to “play it safe.” Instead, he leaned into his entrepreneurial spirit and took calculated risks. From selling coffee table books on the street for $1 to co-founding a booming smash burger restaurant, we’ll hear all about his journey. Plus, he’ll also give us his go-to framework for creating a successful business. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Marqise Lee: From Foster Care to the NFL

This week, Yris is joined by former NFL wide receiver, Marqise Lee. Most know Marqise for his All-American title - including his 5-year stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars - but few know that the cards were stacked against him from an early age. Tune in to hear his story, including what it was like growing up in the foster care system, his journey to the NFL and about how he continues to budget, invest and manage his money post-NFL.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.