The D'Ascenzo Zone
The D'Ascenzo Zone

The D'Ascenzo Zone

Mike D'Ascenzo

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What does it take to leave your comfort zone behind and become great? Welcome to The D'Ascenzo Zone. I explore creativity, the path to mastery and building a better life. I speak to creatives like actors, writers, directors, even a hypnotist about their craft and journey. I also sit down with entrepreneurs, doctors and other experts who express creativity in their own way. At its core, this show reverse-engineers greatness, so YOU can build it. Subscribe, and let's get into The Zone.

Recent Episodes

He Manages Millions. Here’s What He Knows About Money & Success
FEB 25, 2026
He Manages Millions. Here’s What He Knows About Money & Success
David Miles is a top financial planner and insurance specialist, who has helped hundreds of families plan and build wealth for over a decade. He manages tens of millions of dollars for his clients, and gives back to his community via charity. In this episode, we talk about: • The psychology of money• The practical foundations of personal finance• The emotional role money plays in our lives and much more._____________________________________________________________Connect with David [email protected]_____________________________________________________________The D'Ascenzo Zone: ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4zzMZMgQhd3SBUYqz?si=vg_AaJS5QdO6cCQffTIFYw◼︎ TDZ Podcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WZMSfDSoSI&list=PLr66TOUAOapLRR2rSvB5h3bgZns9tSexp◼︎TDZ Comedy Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzcC9ZcYotg&list=PLr66TOUAOapIT-m-6YqQl2c7xViPLVLeK◼︎ Buy my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone◼︎For Business Inquiries: [email protected] Episode 019 - David Miles#podcast #tdz #finance #wealth #money #financialliteracy #financialfreedom #financialindependence
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64 MIN
Inside the Mind of Las Vegas' Top Hypnotist: Influence, Mindset & Performance
FEB 18, 2026
Inside the Mind of Las Vegas' Top Hypnotist: Influence, Mindset & Performance
Kevin Lepine is America’s Favorite Hypnotist and winner of the 2026 Stage Hypnotist of the Year at the prestigious Performing Hypnosis Summit. His show, Hypnosis Unleashed, is the longest-running comedy hypnosis show in Las Vegas, entertaining audiences for over 15 years.In this episode, we talk about: • His path into becoming a world class hypnotist• The truth, craft and ethics of hypnosis• How Hypnosis really works• How everyday people can apply the skills he's learned to their everyday life and much more._____________________________________________________________Follow Kevin LepineIG: hypnotistkevinYT:  @KevinLepine  Website: vegashypnosisshow.com_____________________________________________________________The D'Ascenzo Zone: ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ If you prefer to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4zzMZMgQhd3SBUYqz?si=vg_AaJS5QdO6cCQffTIFYw◼︎ TDZ Podcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WZMSfDSoSI&list=PLr66TOUAOapLRR2rSvB5h3bgZns9tSexp◼︎TDZ Comedy Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzcC9ZcYotg&list=PLr66TOUAOapIT-m-6YqQl2c7xViPLVLeK◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone◼︎For Business Inquiries: [email protected]_____________________________________________________________TDZ Episode 018 - Kevin Lepine#podcast #tdz #hypnosis #hypnotist #hypnotic #vegas #lasvegas #podcast #magic #performance #podcasting
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62 MIN
From Brain Injury to Raptors & Blue Jays DJ: Music, Resilience & Reinvention
FEB 11, 2026
From Brain Injury to Raptors & Blue Jays DJ: Music, Resilience & Reinvention
Flavia Abadia is a trilingual DJ, MC, and recording artist who broke barriers on some of the biggest stages in sports, making history as the first woman to DJ a Toronto Raptors game and going on to rock the Blue Jays’ World Series. Alongside releasing multiple acclaimed albums with millions of streams, she’s performed all around the world.In this episode, we talk about: • How a traumatic brain injury led her to music• The craft and business of DJing and being a recording artist• Creativity in the AI era • The importance of connection, self-care, and perseverance and much more. _____________________________________________________________Follow Flavia AbadiaIG: @ YourGirlFlavYT:  @YourGirlFlav  Website: www.yourgirlflav.comHer Albums on SpotifySalvaje: https://open.spotify.com/album/52tVLJXdNgrc7oR6La0usG?go=1&sp_cid=1cff9a3358abedf886d86ea16fec3802&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=2cfa222200794f9fHacia La Luz: https://open.spotify.com/album/4QrUFd3tchahTQrE3ebuKq?go=1&sp_cid=1cff9a3358abedf886d86ea16fec3802&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=0f193ac48c02454cCrossover: https://open.spotify.com/album/6GTE6GeLvaR9zrGolwdkAz?go=1&sp_cid=1cff9a3358abedf886d86ea16fec3802&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=5a56ca82ae0f4394Trumpets Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORXEBtKHBHI&list=RDORXEBtKHBHI&start_radio=1Here are my Musical Comedy Shorts I mentioned in the podcast: • Anxiety Anthem: https://youtube.com/shorts/YP0DwN1SrvY• Procrastination: https://youtube.com/shorts/4ChtuoUGuQQ• Apple Vision Pro: https://youtube.com/shorts/vdpmMiMO0AkThe D'Ascenzo Zone◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ If you prefer to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4zzMZMgQhd3SBUYqz?si=vg_AaJS5QdO6cCQffTIFYw◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozoneTDZ Episode 017 - Flavia Abadia#podcast #tdz #music #dj #flavia #artist #musical #raptors #bluejays #djviral #djtiktok #podcast #podcasts #podcasting
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67 MIN
Struggle is Mandatory: How an Entrepreneur Lost 100 Pounds, Quit a Secure Job and Found Purpose
FEB 4, 2026
Struggle is Mandatory: How an Entrepreneur Lost 100 Pounds, Quit a Secure Job and Found Purpose
Zack Bosanac is a 4 time Ironman triathalon finisher, who lost 100 pounds, quit his stable job in finance, and risked everything to be an entrepreneur and open his own gym, Fitt Forge. He started the business in his garage and has since grown it into a 4000 square foot facility, hustling, making sacrifices, and taking on significant risk to make his dream come true. In this episode we talk about: • His Journey into entrepreneurship • How Fitt Forge is different from other gyms • The risks and resilience of starting a business • How passion, community and mindset shape both fitness and personal growthTDZ Episode 016 - Zack Bosanac Follow Zack Bosanac & Fitt Forge: IG: @zackbosanacIG: @fittforgewww.fittforge.comEmail: [email protected] D'Ascenzo Zone: ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4zzMZMgQhd3SBUYqz?si=vg_AaJS5QdO6cCQffTIFYw◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone◼︎For Business Inquiries: [email protected] #podcast #tdz #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #gym #fitness #weightloss #entrepreneurmindset #podcast #podcaster #improvement
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69 MIN