The Devine Salerno Podcast

Daniel Okodo - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 14

🎙️ Daniel Okodo - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 14 In this powerful episode, Devine Salerno sits down with Daniel Okodo — a driven young entrepreneur, part owner of Empower Recovery and Empower Re-entry, and founder of multiple businesses including Primary Electrical Services and KSX Services. Daniel shares his incredible journey of recovery (over two years strong), building a full life after struggle, and staying grateful through the hustle of entrepreneurship. They dive deep into Daniel’s vision for his upcoming podcast — blending passionate conversations, craft coffee vibes, food, music (jazz, lo-fi, neo-soul, electronic), and that intimate, intentional energy of serving people good energy and good eats. From music industry stories and live performance magic to cultural connections and staying passionate about what lights you up, this one is full of real talk, inspiration, and forward momentum. If you’re into raw stories of recovery, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and building something meaningful, this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 01:04 - Who is Daniel Okodo? Businesses & Current Life 02:24 - Recovery Journey (2+ Years Clean) & Gratitude 04:22 - Vision for His New Podcast (Coffee, Food, Music & Vibes) 07:30 - Music Passion: Jazz, Live Shows & Industry Stories 13:22 - Food, Intention & Elevated Culture 17:49 - Spirituality, Faith & Church Life 23:58 - How Devine & Daniel First Met + Early Recovery 30:39 - The Dark Past: Dealing, Arrest & Rock Bottom 46:31 - Getting Clean & Early Sobriety Struggles 55:00 - Building Multiple Businesses in Recovery 01:10:00 - Future Vision, Helping Others & Final Advice 01:18:20 - Outro & Calls to Action 👉 Follow Daniel Okodo & stay tuned for his new show! 👉 Follow Devine: Snapchat: @devinesalerno Instagram: @thedevinesalerno TikTok: @thedevinesalerno Facebook: "The Devine Salerno Podcast" X: @westdevine4tay thedevinesalernopodcast.com [http://thedevinesalernopodcast.com] 👉 Follow Ledger Media Company: TikTok: @ledgermediacompany Instagram: @ledgermediacompany ledgermediacompany.com [http://ledgermediacompany.com] 👉 Follow Gold Standard Recovery: Search “Gold Standard Recovery” or visit goldstandarddenver.com [http://goldstandarddenver.com] 👉 Support Empower Recovery Homes: IG: @empowerrecoveryhomes empowerrecoveryhomes.com [http://empowerrecoveryhomes.com] Episode Recorded April 2nd, 2026 All Rights Reserved - Ledger Media Company | The Devine Salerno Podcast #DevineSalernoPodcast #DanielOkodo #Episode14 #RecoveryJourney #EntrepreneurLife #LedgerMediaCompany #PersonalGrowth #MusicAndVibes #HustleAndRecovery #DenverEntrepreneur

Vida Elekovic - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 13

🎙️ Vida Elekovic - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 13 In this episode, Devine sits down with Vida Elekovic — a 23-year-old Serbian entrepreneur who moved to America 10 years ago and became a business owner by age 19-20. Vida shares her journey building a custom signage company (Me on Neon / Worldwide Signage), running sober living homes, the influence of her serial entrepreneur family, and raw stories from her past. From growing up in Serbia, navigating immigration twists, to scaling multiple businesses and turning personal challenges into purpose-driven work — this is a powerful conversation about hustle, family influence, resilience, and building something real. Plus, she made the sick custom sign for the set! 👉 Follow Vida & check out her work: Meon Neon / Worldwide Signage (custom signs, channel letters, large format & more!) Instagram: @meonsigns TikTok: @meonsigns YouTube: @meonneon [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCo8rgnnvv3jlUuaU2wYMtsw] https://www.meonneon.com [https://www.meonneon.com] 👉 Follow Devine: Snapchat: @devinesalerno Instagram: @thedevinesalerno TikTok: @thedevinesalerno Facebook: "The Devine Salerno Podcast" All Right Reserved Ledger Media Company 2026 If you enjoyed the episode, drop a like, comment your biggest takeaway, and subscribe for more raw conversations with real people who’ve been through it. New episodes dropping regularly! #DevineSalernoPodcast #Entrepreneur #SignageBusiness #SoberLiving #ImmigrantStory #YoungEntrepreneur

Chris "Psycho" Mendoza - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 12

In this raw and powerful episode of The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 12, host Devine Salerno sits down with Chris "Psycho" Mendoza — a man who's lived the streets, survived Arizona prison yards, battled addiction, and is now fighting for a new life in Colorado. Chris holds nothing back as he shares his unfiltered journey: growing up with abuse, Tourette's, and ADHD, turning to boxing and violence as a kid, high-speed chases, multiple prison bids, running with the "Skina" table on the Murder Yard, prison politics, hustling, and the brutal realities of gang life behind bars. He also opens up about recent relapses, losing friends, his wife, sober living goals, music background, and what real change looks like moving forward. This is a gritty, honest conversation about trauma, street code, prison culture (Arizona vs. Colorado), rock bottom, and the daily grind of redemption. If you're in recovery, have done time, or just need a real story of resilience, this episode hits hard. 👉 Follow Chris Mendoza for updates on his journey. 👉 Follow Devine: Snapchat: @devinesalerno Instagram: @thedevinesalerno TikTok: @thedevinesalerno Facebook: "The Devine Salerno Podcast" X: @westdevine4tay thedevinesalernopodcast.com [http://thedevinesalernopodcast.com] 👉 Follow Ledger Media Company: TikTok/Instagram: @ledgermediacompany ledgermediacompany.com [http://ledgermediacompany.com] Brought to you by Ledger Media Company Drop a like if this story resonates, comment your biggest takeaway, and share with someone who needs to hear it. New episodes drop regularly — stay tuned! Episode recorded 2026 | All rights reserved, Ledger Media Company & The Devine Salerno Podcast

Alfredo "Houdini" Serna - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 11

🎙️ Alfredo "Houdini" Serna - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 11 From the streets to shooting a cop at 17, a 27-year prison sentence, and one of the most legendary escapes in Colorado history — this episode is as real as it gets. Alfredo opens up about being taken from his mom at 11, diving headfirst into gang life, car thefts, guns, and everything that came with it. He breaks down the high-speed chase that changed his life forever, doing time in the Colorado State Penitentiary, surviving "convict college," the hole, and what prison really does to a man. He also tells the full story of his escape from Lookout Mountain in the early 90's and Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in 1999 (the one that landed him on A&E’s “I Almost Got Away With It”), life on the run in Mexico, and getting taken down by SWAT. But the most powerful part? The mindset shift that happened at 26 while locked in solitary. Reading books like Think and Grow Rich, learning to protect his peace, thinking steps ahead, and deciding he was done letting his past run his future. Now out and working as a peer recovery coach and tattoo artist, Alfredo shares the lessons that actually stuck — and how he’s using his story to help others before they make the same mistakes. No script. No polish. Just two felons talking about life, regret, redemption, and what it really takes to change. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost time you can’t get back, or wondered if it’s too late to turn it around — this one’s for you. 👉 Watch the full episode and subscribe for more real conversations. 👉 Connect with Alfredo: Facebook: "Alfredo Serna" 👉 Follow Devine: Snapchat: @devinesalerno Instagram: @thedevinesalerno TikTok: @thedevinesalerno Facebook: "The Devine Salerno Podcast" X: @westdevine4tay thedevinesalernopodcast.com [http://thedevinesalernopodcast.com] (Coming soon) 👉 Follow Ledger Media Company: TikTok: @ledgermediacompany Instagram: @ledgermediacompany ledgermediacompany.com [http://ledgermediacompany.com] (Coming soon) 👉 Follow Gold Standard Recovery: Search “Gold Standard Recovery” or visit goldstandarddenver.com [http://goldstandarddenver.com] Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful episodes of The Devine Salerno Podcast. Drop your own recovery story, questions for Alfredo, or thoughts in the comments below — we might just read it on a future episode! The Devine Salerno Podcast | Episode 11 | Denver, Colorado

Sean Davis - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 10

In this episode of The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 10, we sit down with Sean Davis — former gang member, prison kingpin, street-level drug dealer, and now successful owner of Lotus Recovery Homes. Sean holds nothing back as he takes us on a raw, unflinching journey through the darkest chapters of his life. From running the streets as a gang member and battling a brutal drug addiction, to multiple prison stays where he rose to become a kingpin masterminding a full-blown “prison trap house” inside Colorado’s Department of Corrections — Sean shares the gritty, heartbreaking reality of rock bottom and the hopelessness that consumed him. You’ll hear the powerful “ah-ha” moment that changed everything, how he and his wife fought their addictions together as a team, and the incredible story of how they turned their lives around to build a thriving sober living business. Today, Sean is deeply immersed in the world of recovery coaching, behavioral health, and sober living — constantly learning, growing, and helping others break free from the same cycle that once controlled him. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, in recovery, working in behavioral health, or simply love powerful stories of redemption and resilience, this episode is a must-watch. It’s raw, real, and full of hard-earned wisdom you won’t hear anywhere else. 👉 Connect with Sean Davis & Lotus Recovery Homes: (Insert website/social links here when available) 👉 Follow Devine: Snapchat: @devinesalerno Instagram: @thedevinesalerno TikTok: @thedevinesalerno Facebook: "The Devine Salerno Podcast" X: @westdevine4tay thedevinesalernopodcast.com [http://thedevinesalernopodcast.com] (Coming soon) 👉 Follow Ledger Media Company: TikTok: @ledgermediacompany Instagram: @ledgermediacompany ledgermediacompany.com [http://ledgermediacompany.com] (Coming soon) 👉 Follow Gold Standard Recovery: Search “Gold Standard Recovery” or visit goldstandarddenver.com [http://goldstandarddenver.com] Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful episodes of The Devine Salerno Podcast. Drop your own recovery story, questions for Sean, or thoughts in the comments below — we might just read it on a future episode!