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Living the Dream with Curveball

On the living the dream with curveball podcast I interview guests that teach, motivate, and inspire others. On every episode I interview ordinary people telling extordinary stories about how they contribute to the world to try and make life better for others. I interview a wide range of indivisuals ...

Detoxing Your Mind and Body: R.L Malpica's Journey to Natural Wellness
March 8, 2026

Detoxing Your Mind and Body: R.L Malpica's Journey to Natural Wellness

Send a text In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with R.L Malpica, a certified detoxification specialist, author, and holistic health advocate. R.L shares his transformative journey into the world of natural health, revealing how he overcame personal health challenges to help others reclaim their wellness through detoxification and a fruit-based diet. He discusses his thought-provoking book, *Detox Yourself*, which delves into the mindset shifts necess…

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Building Bridges: Carlos Castillo's Vision for Direct Bookings in Travel
March 5, 2026

Building Bridges: Carlos Castillo's Vision for Direct Bookings in Travel

Send a text In this exciting episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we chat with Carlos Castillo, co-founder of Direct Book Me, a platform revolutionizing the short-term rental industry. With a wealth of travel experience spanning 40 countries and 30 U.S. states, Carlos shares his journey from healthcare to entrepreneurship and his vision for building authentic connections between hosts and guests. He discusses how Direct Book Me empowers property owners by allowing them to retain 100% …

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From Pharmacy to Fiction: Calvin Swartz's Unconventional Journey of Transformation
March 3, 2026

From Pharmacy to Fiction: Calvin Swartz's Unconventional Journey of Transformation

Send a text In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome the multi-talented Calvin Swartz, a former pharmacist turned novelist, paranormal investigator, and educator. Calvin shares his extraordinary journey that has taken him from a challenging start in the pharmacy world to becoming a successful author and professor at Rutgers University. He recounts the life-altering moment when he survived a horrific car accident, which reshaped his perspective on fear and sp…

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From Operator to Investor: Saul Cohen's Guide to Business Growth and Financial Freedom
March 1, 2026

From Operator to Investor: Saul Cohen's Guide to Business Growth and Financial Freedom

Send a text In this insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Saul Cohen, a seasoned accounting and acquisitions advisor dedicated to empowering business owners to transition from operators to investors. Saul shares his passion for entrepreneurship and the pivotal role it plays in fostering community and societal change. He elaborates on his journey from working at PwC to specializing in acquisitions advising, highlighting the importance of understanding business valu…

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Resilience Redefined: Mark Jeffreys' Journey from Tragedy to Transformative Leadership
Feb. 26, 2026

Resilience Redefined: Mark Jeffreys' Journey from Tragedy to Transformative Leadership

Send a text In this compelling episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Mark Jeffreys, a remarkable leader whose journey from ballet protege to elected official is nothing short of inspiring. Handpicked by the legendary George Balanchine, Mark's early life in the arts was tragically altered when he lost his mother and brother at a young age. Rather than let these hardships define him, Mark used them as a catalyst for resilience and community engagement. Now serving a…

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Building Dreams: Jared Jones on the Power of Middle Housing and Real Estate Innovation
Feb. 24, 2026

Building Dreams: Jared Jones on the Power of Middle Housing and Real Estate Innovation

Send a text In this insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur Jared Jones. With over two decades of experience in sales, investment, and development, Jared shares his journey in the real estate industry, including his role as co-founder of two impactful companies focused on middle housing. He discusses the pivotal moments that transformed his career and the strategies that led him to flip over 450 properties and develop o…

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Detoxing Your Mind and Body: R.L Malpica's Journey to Natural Wellness
March 9, 2026

Detoxing Your Mind and Body: R.L Malpica's Journey to Natural Wellness

In the latest episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with R.L Malpica, a certified detoxification specialist and holistic health advocate. R.L is on a mission to help others reconnect with their natural state of wellness, and he bri…

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Building Bridges: Carlos Castillo's Vision for Direct Bookings in Travel
March 6, 2026

Building Bridges: Carlos Castillo's Vision for Direct Bookings in Tra…

In the latest episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Carlos Castillo, the co-founder of Direct Book Me, a revolutionary platform that is changing the landscape of short-term rentals. Carlos shared his inspiring journey, which b…

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From Pharmacy to Fiction: Calvin Swartz's Unconventional Journey of Transformation
March 4, 2026

From Pharmacy to Fiction: Calvin Swartz's Unconventional Journey of T…

In the latest episode of the Living the Dream podcast, host Curveball interviews Calvin Swartz, a remarkable individual whose life story is as compelling as it is inspiring. Calvin's journey is a testament to the power of transformation, resilience,…

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