Same Business Different Day

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Apr 2026

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Interviewing entrepreneurs to inspire new ones. Zeke Corley sits down with business owners, entrepreneurs, inventors, and moguls to discuss their journey from as far back as they can remember, to the success they've become today. It's a great way to learn what we have in common with each other, and be reminded never to give up on our own talents, ideas, and goals.

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April 15, 202635 min

Killer Sally The Documentary- What Netflix Got Wrong

The story of Sally McNeil and the murder of her husband Ray McNeil has generated a lot of buzz since “Killer Sally” was in the top 10 of Netflix shows, both globally and in the US in 2022.While watching and then re-watching the three part series, something didn’t sit well with our host, historian Kristi Hawthorne. There’s always more to the story and she always wants to know more. That's what we love about her work! In this episode, she shares a different perspective about the murder of Ray.Sally repeatedly claimed in the series that her body building husband was an abuser and that she was a battered wife – and was left with no choice but to shoot her husband in self defense. However, Sally’s testimony to the Parole Board in 2019 and 2020 offers a completely different version of events that led up to her shooting of her unarmed husband.Kristi has obtained court documents from the trial, which includes written statements and police reports that documented Sally’s long list of violence against teenagers, her husbands, neighbors, women and police officers. The prosecutor stated that Sally was one of the most violent offenders he had ever prosecuted.In this episode, Kristi sits down with her co-host Porsche Locker to discuss what the documentary missed. Sure, we encourage you to watch the documentary, but don't miss the Coastal Crimes version. Then, it will all make sense! The Killer Sally story as told by Porsche & Kristi, Coastal Crimes!This bonus episode of Same Business Business Different Day podcast is to tell you about a brand new podcast called Coastal Crimes. You don't want to miss what these ladies have in store! Please follow them:YouTube & Spotify- CoastalCrimesPodInstagram- @CoastalCrimes760Stay tuned for more and please like, subscribe, and tell everyone you know.

December 9, 202515 min

Encanto Experience w/ Guest Shawn McClondon

Welcome back to another special installment of our Experience Encanto bonus series on the Same Business Different Day podcast. I’m your host, Zeke Corley, joined once again by my brother and co-host for this series, Taryell Simmons of Rise Urban Nation. Today, we had the privilege of sitting down with someone doing truly transformational work in San Diego County—Shawn McClondon, the founder of Sister Cities Project.Shawn built Sister Cities Project with a powerful mission: to intentionally partner affluent communities with underserved ones, cultivating relationships, collaboration, and shared value across San Diego County. In this conversation, we talked about what it really means to bridge gaps between neighborhoods and build communities that thrive together. And Shawn shared a remarkable story that gives you a firsthand look at how this work shows up in real lives—just one example of the impact he’s making every single day.If you’d like to learn more about Shawn, support the work, or get involved, visit sistercitiesproject.org.And of course, a special shoutout to Brooke Collins for bringing the Encanto Experience to life—and to Marathon Barbershop on Imperial Avenue for hosting us in their space. If you were there, you know the vibe: art on the walls, community in the room, even that memorable spinning piece from IG @Dope_Rx setting the backdrop.Stay tuned—there’s much more to come from our time at the Encanto Experience.

December 5, 20251 hr 10 min

Remembering Miguel de Jesus

No matter how successful of an entrepreneur you are, you could still use good coaching and mentoring. Late in my business journey, I met Miguel and found just that. A brilliant man that reinvigorated my passions and opened my business mind to more possibilities. We lost Miguel the day after Thanksgiving, and that’s sad for our business community. Fortunately, he left so much information behind, written and spoken. Carrying it on is how he lives on. You’ll find some of this great information in this episode of our podcast. If you never met him, welcome to Miguel! And even if you’ve heard this episode, I encourage you to re-listen and re-learn. RIP Miguel.[[original description]]Before Christmas trees fill up all of our usual stores, we are gifted with a conversation with one of the best teachers around today. And, like Santa, Miguel delivered! A wise man once said that he feels smarter every time he sits down with Miguel. We believe that you will feel the same after this episode. In this episode, we discuss Miguel's early life including never being told "no" by his mother, and how that played a part in his growth & confidence. We discuss his corporate experience and the effect that had on his mentality in business today, including his approach to being an "intrepreneur" & an entrepreneur. Either take notes or listen multiple times to this one-of-a-kind conversation, a masterclass, with the one & only Miguel deJesus. This episode was brought to you by A Different Day Radio and its podcasts- Industry Insights, Run It By My Lawyer, Velocity- The Vista Chamber podcast, and Odd Pairing. A special thanks to our sponsors YourInsurancePlace.com & StarFox Media. Please like, subscribe, and review each of our episodes and be sure to tell others about us.

December 2, 202510 min

Encanto Experience w/ Guest Idara Ogunsaju

Surprise, it’s us again—back with another special bonus episode from the Experience Encanto series! Host Zeke Corley sits alongside his co-host for this series, Taryell Simmons from the Rise Urban Nation podcast. In this episode, we had the honor of sitting down with an incredible leader and voice for empowerment, Idara Ogunsaju—owner of The Antorge Group and author of The Confidence Talk: I Said Soar.In this conversation, we dug deep into one of Idara’s most passionate missions: rebuilding confidence in women in the workplace. She breaks down the “why,” the “how,” and the real impact she’s seeing through her work at The Antorge Group. And of course, we also talked about the Encanto Experience itself—what it means for the community, for creators, and for the future of culturally rooted professional development.If you want to learn more about Idara’s work, you can find her at antorgegroup.com or on Instagram @antorgegroup. And make sure to check out her past feature on Rise Urban Nation to hear even more of her story.Big shoutout to Brooke Collins—the powerhouse organizer behind the Encanto Experience—and to Marathon Barbershop on Imperial Avenue for hosting us in their space. If you’re watching this episode, take a moment to appreciate the art on the walls, including that spinning piece from @Dope_Rx. The vibe was just right.Stick with us—there’s plenty more bonus content coming your way from our time at the Encanto Experience.

October 1, 2024Episode 1242 min

Christine Vaughan- Mobilize, Inspire, Lead, & Learn

Welcome to a bonus episode of the Same Business Different Day podcast. Today, our host Zeke Corley sits down with the incoming President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos. A leader and confident communicator early on, she forged a very smart path to translate that into her education and work experience. What is just as important is that her intent to "mobilize, inspire, lead, and learn" puts her in a circle of people that our show likes to surround ourselves with. Congratulations Christine and we look forward to the impact that you will continue to make. Don't forget to get yourself a ticket to the Annual Auction of the San Marcos boys & Girls Club. They are taking it back to the 1970's to celebrate their 45th year anniversary. Come support a great cause. Thanks as always to our sponsors The Film Hub and YourInsurancePlace.com. Give them a call or a visit, and let them know that Same Business Different Day sent you!

September 3, 2024Episode 1147 min

SBDD Interns: Stepping Up To Success

We’re glad to have you back for another episode of Same Business Different Day! In this episode, host Zeke Corley is joined by his summer interns, Allegra Martin and Malik Daoud from the Vista Velocity Internship program. As rising seniors preparing to navigate the world of college applications and adulthood, the interns and Zeke discuss their unique paths and backgrounds. Whether going to college as Allegra and Malik are aiming for, or stepping straight into the workforce out of high school, each of our own paths are distinctly different and special to who we are. Join us in this episode as we get to know Zeke’s right hand students, and discuss dedication and passion to making your dreams into reality. Thanks as always to our sponsors! Please continue to support, like, & subscribe. Tell others about our show. We appreciate your support!

July 9, 2024Episode 101 hr 1 min

Chris Megison- You're Worth It!

Welcome back to Same Business Different Day! We’re glad you’re here. In this episode, host Zeke Corley and guest co-host Lionel Saulsberry from the Couples Unfiltered podcast are joined by Chris Megison, the CEO and co-founder of Solutions for Change. Solutions for Change is a “community-focused” organization looking to tackle the issue of homelessness in San Diego one family at a time. Witnessing first hand in his childhood what alcohol and drug abuse can do to a person, Chris discusses his journey of tackling the homelessness crisis in San Diego County and how he believes every single individual is worth the fight to change their life. He discusses how he hopes to hit homelessness head on, especially seeing much of its roots lying in addiction. Working to transform his own life from a young age by joining the Marines, he now is determined to do the same for others through Solutions for Change. We’re lucky enough to have showcased on the podcast one of the many individuals in San Diego county who work tirelessly to reach their goals through entrepreneurship and hard work. Thank you for joining us, Chris! If you’re looking for some inspiration on your way to work, from home, or wherever you may be, press that play button and give this episode a listen. Stick around until the end for the big news!!! As always, we want to thank our sponsors- Couples Unfiltered Podcast, The Film Hub, I Like Beer The Podcast, & YourInsurancePlace.com. Thanks to all of our listeners. Please keep subscribing and sharing!

June 25, 2024Episode 952 min

Matt Koumaras- Servant Leadership Defined

Season 7 of the Same Business Different Day podcast is extended! Welcome back as Zeke sits down with Matt Koumaras, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Vista. Many of us have been involved with BGC in one way or another, but Matt’s involvement in causes that matter to him goes above and beyond. In this episode, Matt tells Zeke about his own upbringing, and now witnessing the unique adversities of some of the children that come through his organization. He also discusses the obstacles of running a non-profit organization, the importance of thoughtful fundraising, and being a truly humble servant leader. Our show is all about stories like Matt’s because no two are the same. Thank you Matt for joining us, and we hope that you all enjoy this episode as much as we did! Thank you as well to our sponsors- Couples Unfiltered, The Film Hub, I Like Beer, and YourInsurancePlace.com. Thank you to our faithful listeners. Please share our show with friends!

May 7, 2024Episode 81 hr 6 min

Compassionate Closers Only With Tina Tinoco

In this episode, our host Zeke Corley has the pleasure of sitting down with one of the brilliant minds behind the growth (no pun intended) of Tradecraft Farms. Tina is incredibly forthcoming about where she developed many of her skills. Moving alot throughout her childhood, she learned how to adapt easily and even used school recess as an opportunity to learn more. She learned good work ethics from her mother, and continues to use some of those methods to this day! So much more to her story, but you’ll have to press play to hear it yourself. We’re happy to welcome a true sales technician, and all around good person to the Same Business Different Day podcast. Enjoy our conversation with Tina Tonoco!

April 23, 2024Episode 739 min

Nicolina Betmalo- Zeke Gets Interviewed!

Welcome back to the Same Business Different Day podcast with host Zeke Corley! Zeke met today's guest Nicolina at a networking event last month, where she and a number of her peers from Cal State San Marcos were fulfilling an assignment to network with local business owners. One of her other requirements was to interview local business owners, so Zeke said "Why not use my platform?" As our show typically discusses the early paths of currently successful business owners, what better opportunity than to talk about Nicolina's early years prior to the success? You'll learn a little more about Zeke in this episode as Nicolina performs her interview on our show! Shoutout to CSUSM's Business 300 program! They are turning out some very impressive future business minds. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode- Couples Unfiltered Podcast, YourInsurancePlace.com, Velocity- The Vista Chamber Podcast, and I Like Beer The Podcast!