The BLU Podcast

BLU Podcast #56: A Comedy Christmas With Comedian Adriana “Nana” Rodriguez & Attorney Matt Thomassen

BLU Podcast #56: A Comedy Christmas With Comedian Adriana “Nana” Rodriguez & Attorney Matt Thomassen Tune in now to Episode 56 – A Comedy Christmas Featuring Comedian Adriana “Nana” Rodriguez & Attorney Matt Thomassen 0:00 – South Side Intro 1:20 - The Champurrado Incident 7:12 – China, the Cartel & the Fentanyl Crisis 19:06 - Being Both Gay & Catholic 31:29 - The “Figuring It Out” Phase 35:19 - Grand Parents Reinvigorated When They Have Grand Kids 42:39 - Favorite Activities After Retirement 49:18 - Owning a Restaurant as a Job in Retirement 54:58 – Marijuana as a Positive and a Relaxant 58:08 – Weed – A Plant – No Physical Withdrawal Symptoms – Not Habit Forming or Addictive Like Hard Drugs 1:02:11 - Hosting Comedy Rooms 1:09:58 - The Religious Talk 1:14:31 - The Weed Church 1:19:32 - The Morning Routine 1:23:09 - The Best Gym in the World 1:27:39 – Comedy is One of the Universal Languages 1:29:34 - Nana Rodriguez Upcoming Shows & Social Media 1:32:55 – Kindness & Respect Christmas Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 56 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957254 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download episode 56 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

BLU Podcast #55: The Ketchup - Thanksgiving, Exercise, "Instant Pot" and Quitting Vaping

Tune in now to Episode 55 With Matt Thomassen Matt Thomassen is a Cohost of The Blessed Life University Podcast, a Captain in the U.S. Army and Attorney at Thomassen & Tierney. Topics Covered: 0:00 – South Side Intro 0:59 - A Thanksgiving to Remember 3:15 - The Rolling Stones are Still Doing Shows 7:09 – Thanksgiving Activities 9:42 – Who Makes Fight Scenes for Movies?: Meeting a Combat Choreographer 16:09 – “Scrooge” The Musical 21:55 – Thanksgiving Activities 25:52 - The Instant Pot – An Instant Sensation for Cooking Food Quickly 28:21 – Quitting Vaping: A Really Hard Addiction to Break 30:30 - Dr. Bryan Ardis’ Take on Vaping 33:11 - Vaping Side Effects 35:18 – Kindness and Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 55 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957254 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download episode 55 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

BLU Podcast #54: "No One Can Stop Me But Me" The Book By Jennifer Hernandez

Tune in now to episode 54 of the BLU Podcast featuring Jennifer Hernandez In this Episode, we discuss the book "No One Can Stop Me But Me" by author Jennifer Hernandez. Her book will be available for purchase on Amazon January 16, 2024. It is for all those who want to learn about adversity and overcoming it. You don't want to miss it! Order your copy on presale now at https://a.co/d/e9M3nH9 Jennifer Hernandez is a single mother of four. She has been in the mortgage industry for over 18 years. Her accolades include being named in the top 1 percent of loan officers in the U.S., Scotsman Guide's Top Producer, FHA's Top 50 in the nation and the National Association of Real Estate Professionals’, Top 250 Producer for FHA lending in the state of Illinois 2021 and Top Woman Originator. She manages a branch closing out over 180 million in production and clients praise her for going above and beyond to make their dreams a reality. She is also known for saving deals and finding solutions for issues. "I believe that my life experience is what sets me apart from the competition," she says. "It's also my passion for helping others. It's directly aligned with who I am and the impact I want to make. My motto is the more we do, the greater impact we can make. Giving back and creating change in the neighborhoods in which we lend." Topics covered: 0:00 - South Side Intro 0:51 - New Book "No One Can Stop Me But Me" by podcast guest Jennifer Hernandez 1:35 - Problems in Mortgage Lending and Real Estate: High Interest Rates, Low Housing Inventory and Big Banks Stopping Purchase of Loans From Small Banks 5:47 - Early Payment Defaults Defined 9:33 - Banks & Loan Officers Exiting the Industry 11:43 - Resulting Problems for the Everyday Loan Consumer 16:40 - Continuously Rising Property Taxes 20:34 - Property Taxes in State of Illinois vs other States 26:39 - Motivation for the Book "No One Can Stop Me But Me" 30:29 - Do Not Settle for Less Than You Deserve 35:31 - Creating Your Own Happiness: It's a Must for True Happiness 37:50 - How to Find Self Love?: Thoughts From Jennifer Hernandez 42:00 - The Process of Life 49:41 - The Toughest Parts of The Healing Process 59:35 - Triggers Resulting From Trauma 1:06:19 - Realizing the Truth about Your Relationships 1:10:49 - Having a Positive Perspective 1:19:48 - Words of Wisdom by Jennifer Hernandez 1:22:55 - How to Follow Jennifer Hernandez on Social Media 1:24:29 - Kindness and Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 54 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957254 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download episode 54 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

BLU Podcast #53: Fixing and Overcoming Relationship Problems That Spill Over Into The Rest of Life

Tune in now to episode 53 of the BLU Podcast featuring Lupita Valencia Lupita V is an experienced psychotherapist, passionate about healing and creating ripples of positivity. Raised on Chicago's South Side, she overcame great personal adversity to embark on a journey around wellness and psycho-cybernetics (goal achievement). Now, she helps professionals break free from relationship issues and anxiety, achieving profound liberation and flow in work and romance. With her educational background, expertise in psychology, wisdom as a mental health consultant and inspirational speaker, she offers a unique and transformative experience. Follow her on social media, read her book, “The Massive Attraction Journal” (available on Amazon) and join the Lupita V’s program for deep healing, goal-smashing and ultimate freedom. In this episode we discussed relationships, problems arising from them, how problems spill over into the rest of life and how to fix and overcome those problems. Topics covered: 0:00 – South Side Intro 1:15 - Lupita V Introduction & Professional Background 2:54 - Issues Originating from Relationships 7:22 - Helping Clients to Stay Busy 9:53 - The Art of Working with Each Other 13:56 - Preparing Children to Have Real Life Goals 17:16 - Criticism Regarding the American Education Curriculum 21:23 - Suffering From ADHD 27:51 - The Inability to Focus due to ADHD 32:51 - Reason Behind Schizophrenia Patients Acting Violently 35:23 - Doing Guided Meditations 39:07 - Using White Lies in Client Relationships 45:59 - People With ADHD Choosing Bad People on Purpose 52:03 – Narcissism: It’s a Medical Diagnosis 55:07 – What is Self-Esteem and How Do You Define it? 57:11 - How to have Healthy Self-Esteem & Boundaries? 59:17 – Money The Root of All Evil or is the Lack of Money the Root of All Evil? 1:02:42 - How to Get People to Discover and Act on What They Really Want? 1:11:13 - Best Practices to Love Yourself 1:21:25 - Best Ways to Break Out of Toxic Relationships 1:26:10 - The Entrepreneurial Spirit 1:29:57 – Passive Aggressive Defined 1:31:00 – Top 10 Secrets to Success by Investors Business Daily 1:34:37 – Motivations for Lupita V’s Book on Breakups in Relationships? 1:36:41 – Lupita V’s Transformation Program 1:40:56 - Words of Wisdom by Lupita V 1:43:14 – Kindness and Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 53 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download episode 53 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

BLU Podcast #52: What It's Like Being a Father - Dad Life

Tune in now to episode 52 of the BLU Podcast featuring Luis Tayahua. Luis is the owner of Golden Owl Insurance, Studio 63 Nightclub and host of The Night Owl Sessions Podcast. More than anything else, Luis is a good friend. In this episode we discussed what it’s like to be a father. Both of us have now had our first child. Check it out!! Topics covered: 0:00 - Southside Intro 1:46 – Mexican Beers Corona Familiar and Carta Blanca 6:03 - Growth Years of a Baby 12:20 - The Feeling of Becoming a Parent 18:57 - Taking the Newborn Child Home From the Hospital 22:19 - Schedule After Having a Baby 33:49 - Being Aware of Your Surroundings 45:40 - Guiding Principles and Wisdom for Your Child 51:45 - Adjusting in a New Environment 54:24 - Teaching Sports to Kids 1:02:10 – Tips for Communicating With Cops During Traffic Stops 1:11:55 – Poem From the end of the Act of Valor Movie 1:16:18 - Denzel Washington's Graduation Speech About Using Your Gifts and Talents 1:20:01 – “The Prayer” by DMX 1:27:51 – Kindness & Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 52 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download episode 52 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!