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Youngest in The Yacht Club is a podcast that focuses on inspiring young people to reach their full potential. Hosted by Vince Serrano, the podcast features interviews with artist, musicians, entrepreneurs, and activist from around the world. Through these conversations, listeners gain an insight into the creative and entrepreneurial minds of the guest, as well as the challenges they face in their respective fields. The podcast also provides a platform for the guest to share their stories and experiences, and to inspire others to pursue their dreams.

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June 12, 202646 min

Max Paul Reveals His Untold Story | Adoption, Seahawks Tryout & Building In Max We Truzz

MAX PAUL OPENS UP: Adoption, Arena Football, Seahawks Tryout, Fatherhood & Building In Max We Truzz Podcast | Youngest In The Yacht ClubIn this episode of Youngest In The Yacht Club, Vince Serrano sits down with Max Paul (@inmaxwetruzz) for one of his most personal and inspiring interviews yet.Max shares his incredible journey from being adopted as a child, overcoming adversity, proving doubters wrong, earning professional football opportunities, getting a look from the Seattle Seahawks, winning championships, becoming a father, and building one of Tampa's fastest-growing podcasts, In Max We Truzz.This conversation dives deep into sports, family, identity, mental toughness, podcasting, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and what it takes to reinvent yourself after athletics.Whether you're an athlete, creator, entrepreneur, parent, or someone chasing a dream, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and motivation.⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction & Meet Max Paul00:47 - Who Is Max Paul?01:31 - Growing Up In A Small Private School02:14 - Turning Doubt Into Motivation02:32 - Being Adopted & Family Dynamics03:14 - Meeting His Biological Mother05:00 - How Adoption Shaped Relationships05:47 - Growing Up Without A Father Figure08:10 - Discovering Sports & Football09:24 - Injury After High School & Dark Times10:04 - Tampa Tigers & Semi-Pro Football10:45 - Getting Recruited To Play Arena Football12:05 - Leaving Home To Chase The Dream12:50 - Arena Football Life & Contract Negotiations13:43 - Landing Endorsement Deals14:24 - The Pressure Of Being A Professional Athlete15:50 - Getting A Look From The Seattle Seahawks16:32 - What NFL Talent Really Looks Like18:11 - Life After The NFL Opportunity19:08 - Choosing Family Over Football20:10 - The Moment His Daughter Changed Everything20:32 - Championships, Awards & Career Accomplishments21:45 - Transitioning From Athlete To Podcaster22:28 - How In Max We Truzz Started24:05 - The Reality Of Hosting A Podcast25:22 - Real Conversations With Real People26:20 - Max Paul's Top 5 Favorite Podcast Guests31:12 - The Future Of In Max We Truzz32:34 - Training Athletes & Coaching Football35:33 - Advice For Young Athletes36:18 - Life After Sports & Finding Your Identity38:22 - Advice For New Podcasters40:06 - Getting Sponsors & Growing A Show41:05 - Turning Down Money To Protect Your Values43:13 - What's Next For In Max We Truzz44:22 - Vince Gives Max His Flowers45:17 - Final Thoughts & Outro🎙️ Follow Max Paul:Instagram: @inmaxwetruzzPodcast: In Max We Truzz🎙️ Follow Youngest In The Yacht Club:Instagram: @youngestintheyachtclubHost: Vince Serrano (@iamvinceserrano)If you enjoyed this episode, LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.#MaxPaul #InMaxWeTruzz #YoungestInTheYachtClub #VinceSerrano #PodcastInterview #ArenaFootball #SeattleSeahawks #FootballPodcast #AthleteMindset #Fatherhood #AdoptionStory #SportsPodcast #EntrepreneurMindset #TampaPodcast #CreatorEconomy #PodcastLife #MentalHealth #Motivation #SportsTalk #RealConversations

May 15, 202648 min

Devin Vaughter - Music, Trading, Psychology & The Truth About Success

What happens when an artist starts thinking bigger than music? 🎙️On this episode of Youngest in The Yacht Club, Devin Vaughter sits down with Vince Serrano to talk about music, trading, psychology, social media addiction, discipline, self-awareness, entrepreneurship, and why most people never reach their potential.From producing beats on an Android phone to getting songs played on Tampa radio, Devin opens up about his evolution from “Soja” to building himself into a full entrepreneur focused on freedom, financial independence, and creating meaningful music.This episode dives deep into:🔥 Music industry truths💰 Futures & options trading🧠 Human psychology and dopamine addiction📈 Building wealth outside of music🎵 The inspiration behind his upcoming project Bag Season⚡ Why social media is programming society🚀 Staying locked in while everyone else is distractedIf you're into entrepreneurship, music, mindset, self-improvement, trading, motivation, or artist development — this episode is for you.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Devin Vaughter’s viral mindset on life & dopamine1:04 – Introduction to Devin Vaughter1:15 – Who is Devin Vaughter?1:45 – Eminem, Lil Wayne & early music inspiration2:33 – Discovering human psychology3:14 – Moving from Detroit to Florida & culture shock4:00 – How psychology changed his social life4:21 – Social conditioning, TikTok & viral influence5:41 – Why people are “walking around blind”6:42 – “We’re all going to die one day” mentality7:04 – Screen time, doom scrolling & wasted years8:40 – Devin’s upcoming project Bag Season9:13 – YouTube, TikTok clips & content strategy10:00 – Why trading comes before music11:07 – Learning futures & options trading12:02 – How Devin flips trades fast13:13 – “Buy the dip, sell the rip” explained13:45 – Why Devin stays obsessed with growth14:52 – Health, food dyes & self-discipline15:32 – What Devin wants his legacy to be16:20 – Monetizing trading knowledge17:15 – Financial freedom goals18:14 – The story behind “Space”19:29 – Devin’s sound & mainstream appeal20:40 – Why negativity dominates social media21:15 – Drake vs Kendrick & division culture22:08 – Why people are addicted to drama23:46 – Faith, God & resisting negativity24:31 – Why Devin took a break from music25:00 – The vision behind Bag Season26:04 – Making beats on an Android phone26:40 – Performing at prom & school fame27:04 – Getting played on 94.1 radio28:20 – The “Bag Season” mentality29:16 – Why artists need money first30:01 – How Devin chooses beats31:18 – Preview of “Woulda Coulda Shoulda”32:24 – Devin explains his artist identity34:50 – Why he changed from “Soja” to Devin Vaughter36:17 – The truth about chasing record deals38:06 – Advice for younger creators🎧 Follow Devin Vaughter:Instagram: @devinvaughter🎙️ Follow Youngest In The Yacht Club:Hosted by Vince Serrano#DevinVaughter #YoungestInTheYachtClub #VinceSerrano #BagSeason #Entrepreneurship #Trading #DayTrading #OptionsTrading #FuturesTrading #MusicPodcast #DetroitMusic #TampaMusic #IndependentArtist #Mindset #SelfImprovement #Psychology #Motivation #FinancialFreedom #HipHopPodcast #ArtistInterview #TradingLifestyle #TikTokMarketing #MusicIndustry #WealthMindset #ContentCreation

May 1, 202648 min

Youngest In The Yacht Club - Quentin "QG" Gaskins (Entering The QG Flow State as A Fighter/Creator)

Quentin “QG” Gaskins is redefining what it means to be a fighter. From BKFC main events on short notice to building his signature QG Flow State, this episode dives into the mindset, discipline, and strategy behind his rise.We break down:• Bare knuckle vs boxing• Fighting the best vs “building records”• His unique training system• Music, branding & making noise outside the ringIf you’re chasing greatness in ANY field — this one hits.0:00 Intro0:25 Who is QG3:47 Background & upbringing6:33 Starting boxing11:55 BKFC main event story13:53 Why bare knuckle works for him15:37 Gloves vs no gloves21:14 QG Flow State explained24:10 Training philosophy27:12 Coaching & monetization31:57 Fighter breakdowns36:46 Calling out competition42:22 Future in BKFC46:06 Music & brand#QGGaskins #BKFC #BareKnuckle #Podcast #FightTalk #Motivation #FlowState #Entrepreneurship #AthleteMindset⏱️ TIMESTAMPS🔥 HASHTAGS

April 3, 202642 min

Long Beach Streets to Global Motivation | Dr. JayR McIntyre (Hood Motiv8or)| Youngest in the Yacht Club

In this powerful episode of Youngest in the Yacht Club, we sit down with Jewral Macintyre aka Hood Motiv8or (@thahoodmotiv8or) — a retired U.S. Army veteran, motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur with one of the most raw and real stories you’ll hear. From growing up in North Long Beach surrounded by gang culture, to jail, the military, multiple combat tours, PTSD, bankruptcy, and ultimately becoming a global motivational speaker… this episode is a MASTERCLASS in resilience, discipline, and purpose.If you’re searching for Hood Motiv8or interviews, JayR Macintyre motivation, military success stories, or real-life transformation, this is the one.⚠️ This is not surface-level motivation — this is REAL LIFE.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Who is Hood Motiv8or?00:37 – Growing up in Long Beach: gangs, poverty & family struggles01:54 – What “the streets” really look like in California03:06 – Early gang exposure & mindset as a kid03:36 – Jail experience & life-changing decision05:07 – Joining the U.S. Army after jail06:18 – Germany, Iraq, Afghanistan & combat tours07:21 – PTSD, mental health & coming back from war08:45 – Moving to Florida & rebuilding life09:20 – Starting a security company after Hurricane Maria10:00 – Running a successful business (Super Bowl, Rolling Loud)10:47 – Going bankrupt & losing everything11:30 – Mental health breakdown & rebuilding from zero12:38 – Healing, accountability & doing the real work14:04 – Cutting off toxic people & standing on morals16:10 – Calling out fake “gurus” & hypocrisy17:27 – The truth about influence, rappers & impact on youth19:12 – Real-life consequences of fake street culture20:12 – Personal story: family, influence & regret22:02 – Transition into motivational speaking25:12 – Fake vs real motivation in today’s world26:00 – Why joining gang culture is dangerous27:46 – The Power of the Pivot (life lessons)30:58 – From janitor to speaker: starting from rock bottom31:57 – Why most people lack substance33:38 – Pricing your value & knowing your worth34:18 – “A good heart doesn’t pay bills” lesson36:27 – Advice to his younger self37:18 – Discipline, mindset & self-love39:09 – How to become a motivational speaker40:09 – Consistency, faith & building your craft40:50 – Where to find Hood Motiv8or41:36 – Final message: faith, purpose & staying hungry💡 KEY TOPICSHood Motiv8or full storyJayR Macintyre interviewMilitary to entrepreneur journeyPTSD & mental health recoveryBankruptcy comeback storyReal vs fake motivationGang culture & life lessonsHow to become a motivational speakerDiscipline, mindset & purpose🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTYoungest in the Yacht Club brings you real conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and leaders who are actually moving the culture forward.

January 30, 202652 min

YOUNGEST IN THE YACHT CLUB - Sean Febre (Seeing the Bigger Picture and Adding The Frameworks)

Sean Febre — Titan 100, Tampa Bay Business Journal 30 Under 30, entrepreneur and founder of Febre Frameworks — joins Youngest in the Yacht Club for a deep conversation on discipline, business growth, mentorship, AI strategy, and building long-term wealth.This episode covers:• Implementing knowledge• Entrepreneurship mindset• Emotional control & self-restraint• AI as a business tool• Why most people stay stuck• Media, branding, and scaling a production company• The vision behind Febre FrameworksIf you’re focused on growth, money, and mindset — this one’s for you.#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SeanFebre #Motivation #Mindset #AI #WealthBuilding #Podcast #SuccessHabits🔥 Spotify Hashtags

January 16, 20261 hr 14 min

🎙️ Youngest in The Yacht Club - Jaz Mariah (Journalism, Culture, Survival & Why Hip Hop)

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Youngest in The Yacht Club, host Vince Serrano sits down with Jaz Mariah, founder and host of the Why Hip Hop Podcast, for a raw, necessary conversation about hip hop culture, journalism, identity, trauma, and truth.Jaz opens up about growing up in foster care, becoming a mother at a young age, navigating homelessness, and carving out her own lane in media through Why Hip Hop — a platform dedicated to asking the hard questions others avoid. Together, they unpack what hip hop really represents, the difference between culture and exploitation, culture vultures, financial literacy, and why storytelling still matters in today’s industry.This episode goes far beyond music — it’s about ownership, resilience, and protecting the soul of hip hop.If you care about real conversations, media accountability, and the future of culture, this one is a must-watch.00:00 – Introduction & welcoming Jaz Mariah00:24 – Who is Jaz Mariah? Motherhood, foster care & survival02:44 – Aging out of foster care & choosing a different path03:33 – Discovering journalism & early industry exposure05:15 – Why Jaz identifies as a journalist (not a publicist)06:20 – The real origin story of Why Hip Hop08:18 – What hip hop truly represents as a culture10:50 – How industry beef shaped modern hip hop13:49 – Culture vs. exploitation & controversial guests16:24 – Faith, discernment & navigating dark industry spaces18:59 – Identity, race, and being “in between” cultures22:20 – Why tough questions matter in journalism25:15 – Business, income, and investing in your platform29:22 – Traumatic industry experiences & personal safety33:44 – Disillusionment with idols & industry realities37:47 – Motivation vs discipline & financial responsibility41:56 – Behind-the-scenes power players in hip hop46:28 – Culture vultures & artistic expression49:17 – Audience debate: who does hip hop belong to?58:23 – Being the change instead of complaining01:02:20 – Final thoughts on culture, resilience & storytelling✔️ Real journalism✔️ Real culture talk✔️ No industry fluff✔️ Stories that don’t get told elsewhere🎧 Why Hip Hop Podcast – @whyhiphop🎙️ Youngest in The Yacht Club📍 Tampa, FL#YoungestInTheYachtClub #WhyHipHop #JazMariah #HipHopPodcast#HipHopCulture #MusicJournalism #BlackMedia #PodcastInterview#CulturalCommentary #IndependentMedia #CreatorEconomy#RealConversations #TampaPodcast #HipHopJournalism⏱️ TIMESTAMPS🔥 WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS📲 FOLLOW & SUPPORT📈 HASHTAGS (SEO + DISCOVERY)

January 10, 202644 min

Youngest in the Yacht Club - Prez (Fatherhood, Life, Livestreaming & BLACK MARKER TV)

Prez of Black Marker TV joins Youngest in the Yacht Club for a deep conversation on hip-hop culture, live streaming, media training, and building a platform with integrity.From touring as a rapper, surviving back surgery, and pivoting during COVID — to creating one of the most respected live hip-hop platforms — Prez breaks down what it really takes to build something that lasts.This episode dives into:• The evolution of hip-hop culture• Why authenticity beats clickbait• Live streaming challenges & lessons• Artist media training & storytelling• Bar-by-bar analysis & commentary• Collaboration over competitionReal conversations. Real culture. No gimmicks.#Prez #BlackMarkerTV #HipHopCulture #MusicPodcast #StreamingCulture #ArtistMedia #HipHopTalk #PodcastInterview#️⃣ HASHTAGS (Spotify)

January 2, 202642 min

Youngest in The Yacht Club - Whitney Burnette (Motherhood, UGC & Monetizing to Building Wealth)

In this episode of Youngest in the Yacht Club, Vince Serrano sits down with Whitney Burnette (@mamaawhit) — a Tampa-based content creator, mother, and UGC strategist redefining what it means to build a creator career in 2025.Whitney opens up about leaving teaching, homeschooling her kids, building brand partnerships without chasing followers, and why authentic micro-creators are dominating the marketing space. She shares honest advice on charging your worth, creating content with just a phone, and building generational wealth while staying present for your family.This conversation is raw, inspiring, and packed with real-world insight for creators, parents, and entrepreneurs navigating today’s digital economy.🎧 Perfect for:• Aspiring content creators• Moms in business• UGC & brand deal education• Anyone tired of the 9–5 mindset(Identical to YouTube for cross-platform SEO)00:00 – Intro & Whitney’s background00:48 – Military upbringing & culture03:11 – CEO of Chaos mindset07:11 – Travel & global perspective10:52 – Transition into content creation14:04 – UGC & brand partnerships18:31 – Monetization & self-worth22:29 – Micro-creator advantage29:21 – Content creation without fancy gear34:18 – Advice for new creators37:06 – 5-year vision & travel goals40:35 – Where to find WhitneyUGC, content creation, women in business, creator economy, parenting podcast, entrepreneurship, influencer marketing, personal growthUGC, content creation, women in business, creator economy, parenting podcast, entrepreneurship, influencer marketing, personal growth

December 27, 202545 min

Youngest in The Yacht Club Ep. - Akeem Daly (Shake The Room Podcast, Army, Culture & Collaboration)

In this powerful episode of Youngest in The Yacht Club, host Vince Serrano sits down with Akeem Daly — Army recruiter, creator, influencer, and host of Shake The Room Podcast — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about purpose, discipline, culture, and building something real in a viral world.Akeem opens up about his journey from the Bronx to the U.S. Army, transitioning from modeling into service, becoming one of the top recruiters in Tampa, and why podcasting is one of today’s most powerful media platforms. This episode dives deep into collaboration vs. competition, mental health, social media culture, and why integrity still matters.If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, podcaster, or someone trying to find direction — this one’s for you.00:00 Intro – Welcome to Youngest in The Yacht Club00:40 Who is Akeem Daly?01:26 Growing up in the Bronx & Jamaican roots01:45 From Hollister modeling to the Army02:44 “This ain’t enough” – choosing discipline03:23 Boot camp & military mindset shift05:05 Regrets & lessons joining later07:05 Learning how to win in the military07:44 Becoming a top Army recruiter in Tampa08:49 How Shake The Room Podcast started10:29 Giving back & sharing real gems11:37 The reality of podcasting (why most fail)14:04 Why collaboration beats competition16:24 Florida podcast culture & media lanes19:02 Letting guests tell their story20:23 The next generation & social media impact24:13 Culture shifts, identity & authenticity26:24 Mental health & technology balance27:16 Clout culture vs real integrity28:35 Viral moments & keeping composure31:19 Fake beef & social media marketing33:06 Chasing virality vs building foundations35:26 Cancel culture, power & longevity37:47 What’s next for Akeem Daly & Shake The Room40:04 Enjoying the process & growth43:33 Final advice – “Why not you?”44:55 Where to find Akeem Daly45:18 OutroAkeem Daly, FlyRecruiterKeem, Shake The Room Podcast, Youngest in The Yacht Club, Army recruiter Tampa, Bronx podcast, entrepreneur podcast, culture podcast, collaboration over competition, military mindset, content creator podcast, Tampa podcastsAkeem Daly: @flyrecruiterkeem_Shake The Room Podcast: @shaketheroom_podcastYoungest in The Yacht Club: Subscribe & turn notifications on 🔔#AkeemDaly #FlyRecruiterKeem #ShakeTheRoomPodcast #YoungestInTheYachtClub #ArmyRecruiter #TampaPodcast #EntrepreneurMindset #PodcastCulture #ContentCreators #CollaborationOverCompetition #MilitaryMindset #BronxToTampa #RealConversations #PodcastLife

December 20, 202541 min

🎙️ Youngest in The Yacht Club — Chico Maestro (From Puerto Rico to Planet Chico)

In this powerful episode of Youngest in The Yacht Club, we sit down with Chico Maestro, one of the fastest-rising Latin artists out of Tampa, to break down his journey from the streets to self-mastery, music, and entrepreneurship.Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Tampa, Chico Maestro represents a true collision of cultures—Spanish and English, Latin roots and hip-hop grit. He opens up about his past, including time incarcerated, how prison shaped his mindset, and how music became his way out. This is not industry fluff—this is real life, real lessons, and real growth.We dive deep into:• His breakout Spanish record “Went Legit” and why it resonated• What “Maestro” really means—and why it defines his purpose• Tampa’s evolving culture and Latin representation in hip-hop• Turning pain into power and business ownership• His upcoming single “Idol”, future projects, and live eventsIf you’re searching for Chico Maestro interview, Latin rapper Tampa, Puerto Rican hip hop, or real artist stories, this episode delivers.📍 Follow Chico Maestro: @maestro_tb🎧 Music available on Spotify & Apple Music🎤 Live performance + Ugly Sweater Event — Dec 20th (Tampa)00:00 – Intro: Who is Chico Maestro00:32 – Tampa buzz & culture collision01:04 – “Went Legit” & Spanish music breakthrough02:18 – Puerto Rican roots & Tampa upbringing03:02 – Life in Puerto Rico vs the U.S.05:04 – Opportunity, sacrifice & perspective07:14 – Discovering music & early influences08:32 – Prison experience & consequences10:27 – Lessons learned while incarcerated12:03 – Re-entering society & mindset shift12:48 – Writing music in prison14:28 – Taking a break to build a business16:31 – Becoming self-employed & growth18:17 – Pool service business & entrepreneurship19:38 – Tampa culture then vs now23:34 – The meaning behind “Maestro”25:41 – Purpose, message & motivation in music26:45 – Favorite songs & collaborations27:53 – Upcoming single “Idol” & future plans30:09 – December 20th Tampa live event32:05 – Advice to his younger self33:18 – Advice for upcoming Latin artists34:38 – Where to follow Chico Maestro41:00 – Final thoughts & respect for Tampa culture#YoungestInTheYachtClub #ChicoMaestro #MaestroTB #LatinHipHop#PuertoRicanArtist #TampaMusic #LatinRap #HipHopPodcast#IndependentArtist #MusicEntrepreneur #ArtistInterview#WentLegit #LatinCulture #RealStories #FromTheStreets⏱️ TIMESTAMPS🔥 HASHTAGS (YouTube + Spotify)