Your First Million

Learn what's happening with my very first scripted podcast series, The Valley, and how YOU fit in!

Community.com's CEO, Diankha Linear is a mastermind when it comes to running a large startup. Listen in as she gives invaluable advice for any founders looking to scale their company to thousands of customers and millions in revenue. Join Arlan's "Write Your Own Headlines" challenge: http://www.writeyourownheadlines.com "Your First Million" is a deep dive into the thoughts and experiences of some of your favorite entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, investors, musicians, and more. Watch as they sit down with Arlan Hamilton, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author, to discuss their first million -- whether it is Dollars, Views, or Followers! You don't want to miss these magical moments. It will get real. It will get deep, and hopefully, it will inspire you.

Danielle Leslie has earned $20M and has taught thousands of others to live the life they've always wanted.Join Arlan's "Write Your Own Headlines" challenge! http://www.writeyourownheadlines.com"Your First Million" is a deep dive into the thoughts and experiences of some of your favorite entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, investors, musicians, and more. Watch as they sit down with Arlan Hamilton, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author, to discuss their first million -- whether it is Dollars, Views, or Followers! You don't want to miss these magical moments. It will get real. It will get deep, and hopefully, it will inspire you.

Jason Mayden is a designer, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to the advancement of diverse creative youth. Hear what he thinks of Michael Jordan, Nike, the "Air" movie, and find out how many shoes he owns. (It's more than you think.) Join Arlan's 30-Day Challenge: http://www.writeyourownheadlines.com "Your First Million" is a deep dive into the thoughts and experiences of some of your favorite entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, investors, musicians, and more. Watch as they sit down with Arlan Hamilton, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author, to discuss their first million -- whether it is Dollars, Views, or Followers! You don't want to miss these magical moments. It will get real. It will get deep, and hopefully, it will inspire you. Follow Arlan INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/arlanwashere TWITTER https://twitter.com/arlanwashere BACKSTAGE CAPITAL https://backstagecapital.com HIRE RUNNER https://www.hirerunner.co/

Annie Grace is the author of "This Naked Mind," a book that Arlan credits with saving her life. In this interview, she shares the myths we've been taught about alcohol, why it's not your fault if you're addicted to alcohol, and how quitting changed her life.

From Angel City's website: "General Manager Angela Hucles Mangano is a retired USWNT player, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Angel City founding investor. In her critical role as GM, Hucles Mangano oversees the sporting vision of the club, coaching and the first team, player care, medical and performance, sports science, soccer operations, and all wellness programs and resources.

A longstanding member of the US Women’s National Team, Hucles Mangano's international career included 109 caps and two Olympic gold medals. In 2009, Hucles was named the U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year."

Montee Kelly is a seasoned med-tech salesperson (specializing in the spine) and angel investor with an intriguing history in basketball. With thousands of hours of experience in the operating room AND on the court, he's worked with world-renowned surgeons AND your favorite NBA all-stars, like Kobe and Jordan.  More Montee https://www.monteekelly.com

Samir Kaji's SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) and FRB (First Republic Bank) tweets are regarded by most experts and insiders as the most informed and balanced of the past 4 days. They've provided clarity and calm in a time of chaos.  His original viral tweet thread is here: https://twitter.com/Samirkaji/status/1634324800901623808?s=20

Gosia Karas is a banking risk management expert. She is also the Investment Director and Head of Growth Stage Investments at SB (Softbank) Opportunity Fund. We had this conversation at around 3pm PT today (Sunday, March 12). This is a quickly evolving situation, so please look at the latest news for updates. Follow Gosia at https://twitter.com/Gosia_Karas_ Update: moments after this video was published, the Federal Reserve released this positive news: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20230312a.htm This is NOT accounting, legal, or financial advice.

Michael Fishman played the beloved character, "DJ", on Roseanne and The Connors. In this episode, he reveals how he has experienced betrayal (including from his own family), and how learning to forgive has helped him heal and thrive in Hollywood.  

Watch the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_x_eHYxxY0

Timeline 

0:00 intro 

0:37 how Michael knows Arlan 

1:18 getting recognized 

1:56 "nicest person in Hollywood" 

5:03 directing "The Connors" 

5:59 Being on "Roseanne" 

8:30 Michael surprises Arlan 

9:55 Roseanne controversy 

17:53 Is Michael rich? 

21:11 working behind the scenes 

23:25 advice to show biz parents 

27:15 homeless at 15 

33:33 his son passed away 

38:14 an emotional moment 

40:48 on racism 

44:53 a big takeaway 

48:28 Michael's social media 

48:50 General Hospital

Franklin Leonard is a film executive best known for founding The Black List, a publication featuring Hollywood's most popular unproduced screenplays. 

View the video of this interview at: https://youtu.be/_Ra95Ju1B1w !

Anjali Bhimani is an American actress, she is known for voicing Symmetra in the video game Overwatch and Rampart in the video game Apex Legends, as well as for playing Aunt Ruby in Ms. Marvel. With over 100 acting and voiceover credits to her name, she's one of the most prolific actors of our time. 

See the video at https://youtu.be/jDowSFfdaCk!

Introducing: The 'Your First Million' VIDEO series! Debuts Feb 1! 

Subscribe now at youtube.com/@ARLANsyourfirstmillion to be the first to know when new episodes drop.

After reaching 1 million downloads of the Your First Million audio podcast, I decided to launch a brand new video version (that will always accompanied by the audio version the same day). I cannot wait for you to see and hear these amazing interviews. Subscribe today!

I record something like this each year around this time for those of us who want to feel a bit more connected. It's ok to feel lonely even when you're not alone. 

Since 280 characters are indeed not enough...

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