In this episode, Alex Quin sits down with Mikael Hamaoui, founder of Riviera Horizons and one of the visionaries behind Pagani Residences—a groundbreaking collaboration with the Pagani family that merges ultra-luxury living with cutting-edge design. Known globally for crafting some of the most exclusive hypercars on the planet, Pagani Automobili is synonymous with performance, craftsmanship, and Italian artistry. Mikael shares how this legacy of precision and innovation is now being translated into elite real estate. He opens up about the concept and creative process behind the project, the collaboration with the Pagani brand, and how his background in luxury event design shapes unforgettable living experiences. The conversation also explores the business challenges and triumphs of building at the top tier of the luxury market.

Episode Outline

[00:00:03] Alex Quin welcomes listeners to the show

[00:01:40] Mikael’s background and the origins of Riviera Horizons

[00:04:50] Early influences and the leap from design to events

[00:08:10] Conceptualizing Pagani Residences with the Pagani family

[00:11:25] What makes Pagani Residences a new standard in luxury

[00:14:00] Lessons learned from working in high-pressure luxury markets

[00:17:30] How Riviera Horizons blends creativity with operational execution

[00:21:00] The long-term vision for Pagani Residences and future projects

[00:24:20] Advice for creatives and founders entering luxury markets

[00:27:00] Final thoughts from Mikael and closing by Alex Quin

Wisdom Nuggets

Design with Emotion: Mikael emphasizes that true luxury isn’t about flash—it’s about how a space makes you feel. Emotional design creates lasting impact.

Collaborate with Legacy: Working with the Pagani family brought decades of design excellence into a new space. Aligning with iconic brands elevates your own.

Translate Creativity Across Fields: From events to real estate, Mikael applies the same principles of storytelling and precision. Creative skills can scale across industries.

Build a Brand on Trust: Pagani Residences reflects years of trust between Mikael and his collaborators. Relationships, not just vision, drive long-term projects.

Lead with Vision, Adapt with Skill: Balancing big-picture goals with real-world constraints is key. Mikael shows that strong leadership means being visionary and flexible.

Power Quotes:

“You can’t fake luxury—it has to be felt in every detail.” - Mikael Hamaoui

“We wanted Pagani Residences to feel like a sculpture you live in.” - Mikael Hamaoui

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Pagani Residences Website (https://paganiresidences.com/)

Riviera Horizons Website (https://rivierahorizons.com/)

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In this episode, Alex Quin sits down with Alicia Grande, founder and CEO of Grande Cosmetics—a beauty powerhouse known for its iconic GrandeLASH-MD serum. Alicia shares how she turned a single product into a $100 million+ brand without outside investors. From grassroots trade shows to landing shelf space at retailers like Sephora, Ulta, and beyond, she breaks down the branding, grit, and customer obsession that fueled her success. Alicia also opens up about the challenges of scaling while staying authentic in a competitive industry.

Episode Outline

[00:00:03] Introduction and welcome by Alex Quin

[00:01:45] Alicia's media background and shift to beauty

[00:04:12] The creation of GrandeLASH-MD

[00:07:00] Leveraging trade shows for grassroots marketing

[00:09:30] The power of before-and-after images

[00:12:20] Early business struggles and breakthroughs

[00:15:05] Building credibility in the beauty industry

[00:17:40] Scaling with Sephora and e-commerce growth

[00:21:10] Staying innovative and customer-focused

[00:24:30] Key challenges and advice for entrepreneurs

[00:27:45] Alex Quin's final thoughts and wrap-up

Wisdom Nuggets

Start Where You Are: Alicia leveraged her radio background to connect authentically with potential customers at trade shows. Your current skills can translate into unexpected successes.

Proof Sells Products: Real customer results, showcased through authentic before-and-after photos, helped build trust and credibility. Visual evidence trumps flashy ads.

Bootstrapping Builds Grit: Without outside investment, Alicia learned to be scrappy and disciplined. She emphasizes the strength that comes from doing more with less.

Evolve With Feedback: Customer feedback directly informed product development at Grande Cosmetics. Listening isn't just polite—it's profitable.

Growth Requires Risk: Alicia took major steps by expanding into Sephora and doubling down on e-commerce. Calculated risks are often the bridge to the next level.

Power Quotes:

“I started with one product and a passion for helping women feel beautiful.” - Alicia Grande

“Don’t rush into partnerships. Vet them like your brand depends on it—because it does.” - Alicia Grande

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Grande Cosmetics Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/grandecosmetics/)

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In this episode, Chef Adrianne Calvo joins Alex Quin to discuss her rise from an accidental high school cooking class to becoming a celebrated chef, restaurateur, author of seven cookbooks, and culinary ambassador for St. Jude. Chef Adrianne shares the pivotal moments that shaped her path, including her appearance on Montel Williams, her early passion for journalism, and her sharp business acumen that’s helped sustain her independent restaurant for over 18 years. Tune in for a conversation full of insight on branding, resilience, and using your craft with purpose.

Episode Outline

[00:00:03] Alex welcomes Chef Adrianne and highlights her achievements.

[00:03:45] A class mistake led her to culinary arts.

[00:06:20] Her first book at 19 and national TV debut.

[00:13:30] Competitions, flavor focus, and early hustle.

[00:21:10] 18 years in business and leading with a team.

[00:34:10] Work with St. Jude, kindness, and long-term impact.

Wisdom Nuggets

Accidents Can Be Opportunities: What seemed like a class schedule error in high school introduced Chef Adrianne to culinary arts. Embrace unexpected changes—they might lead to your true calling.

Build With Purpose, Not Just Hype: Chef Adrianne emphasizes that her brand is rooted in authenticity and service, not trends. She built her empire by staying grounded, creative, and consistent.

Storytelling is Strategic: From social content to books, Chef Adrianne shows how chefs can transform their stories into strong personal brands. Passion plus storytelling equals connection.

Invest in People, Not Just Processes: Chef Adrianne’s success is also a product of training and retaining loyal staff. One skilled person is more valuable than three under-trained ones.

Patience Pays Off: Success didn’t come overnight—seven books, 18 years of restaurant growth, and national recognition came from years of consistency, learning, and community service.

Power Quotes:

"I do think that God has really held me in the palm of his hand.” - Chef Adrianne Calvo

“Nothing replaces word-of-mouth. That’s still king." - Chef Adrianne Calvo

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Restaurant (https://chefadriannes.com/)

Personal Site (https://adriannecalvo.com/)

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In this episode of Hustle Inspires Hustle, Alex Quin talks with Chris Mirabile, founder of Novos, a company using science from Harvard and MIT to help people live longer and healthier lives. After surviving a brain tumor at 16, Chris committed to mastering health and aging, eventually becoming biologically 13.6 years younger than his chronological age. He shares low-cost lifestyle strategies like fasting, clean eating, consistent sleep, and moderate exercise, as well as advanced tools like Novos supplements and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Chris also cautions against trendy, untested biohacks and stresses the importance of prioritizing fundamentals. His goal: to add over a billion years of healthy life to humanity.

Episode Outline

[00:00:00] Introduction of Chris Mirabile and Novos

[00:03:00] Chris’s brain tumor diagnosis and recovery journey

[00:08:00] Impact of health struggles on self-esteem and mindset

[00:12:00] Realizing aging is modifiable through lifestyle

[00:15:30] Creating Novos and the science behind it

[00:20:00] How lifestyle affects 70–90% of lifespan

[00:24:30] Low-cost health tips: fasting, diet, activity, sleep

[00:34:00] Higher-cost biohacks: Eight Sleep, supplements, hyperbaric chambers

[00:40:00] Novos Core, Boost, and Vital explained

[00:48:30] Risks of trendy health fads: grounding and peptide injections

[00:55:00] Chris’s vision: a billion years of healthy life for humanity

[00:58:00] Final thoughts and where to follow Chris and Novos

Wisdom Nuggets

Lifestyle Over Genetics: You Have More Control Than You Think : Up to 90% of your lifespan is influenced by how you live—not your DNA. Chris emphasizes that the power to extend your healthspan is mostly in your hands.

Build the Foundation First: Health Before Hacks : Chris stresses mastering sleep, diet, movement, and mindset before jumping into expensive tools or supplements. The basics drive the biggest results.

Don't Fear Aging—Understand It : Aging is not a random process. It's driven by 12 known biological mechanisms, which you can slow with proper interventions backed by real science.

Intentional Living: Reframe Hardship Into Purpose : Chris turned a brain tumor and his mother’s cancer into fuel for building a health-driven company with a mission to help others live better, longer lives.

Be Cautious with Health Trends : Not everything hyped in the wellness world is safe. Chris breaks down the importance of risk vs. benefit and why skepticism is healthy when it comes to biohacks.

Power Quotes:

""People have normalized feeling like shit.” - Alex Quin

"Your body is the most advanced computer ever made." - Chris Mirabile

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Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/slowmyage/)

Novos Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/novoslabs)

Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iandeloney/)

Website (slowmyage.com)

Company: (novoslabs.com)

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In this episode of Hustle Inspires Hustle, Alex Quin unpacks the fast-growing cultural trend of alcohol-free events and wellness-based social experiences. From Miami’s "Coffee and Chill" to Charlotte’s "Chile Coffee Club," Alex highlights how intentional communities are forming around wellness, connection, and authentic living. He also covers brands like Breeze that are innovating in the beverage space, creating products for those who seek balance and clarity without sacrificing their social life.

Episode Outline

[00:00:00] Alex Quin introduces the podcast and today's topic: alcohol-free events and wellness-based experiences.

[00:00:25] Miami’s "Coffee and Chill" event: cold plunges, adaptogenic drinks, and exclusive waitlist access.

[00:01:10] Charlotte’s "Chile Coffee Club": house music, coffee, and wellness without the hangover.

[00:01:50] Breeze and other functional beverage brands offering non-alcoholic, mushroom-infused drinks.

[00:02:30] The real insight: people want energy, clarity, and meaningful community—not just parties.

[00:03:00] Brands building tribes through curated experiences and functional products.

[00:03:40] Closing thoughts: encouragement to align with healthy habits and an invitation to share the podcast.

Wisdom Nuggets

Exclusivity Drives Demand: Creating a waitlist or invite-only event builds excitement and loyalty. It's not just about throwing an event—it's about offering a rare opportunity to connect.

Energy Over Escape: More people want to feel energized and focused after a social gathering, not drained or foggy. Designing experiences that prioritize wellness meets this rising demand.

Product as Lifestyle: Brands like Breeze aren’t just selling a drink—they're selling a way of life. Building a product around a community’s core values makes it stick.

Community Beats Crowds: Smart brands focus on building tight-knit tribes rather than chasing mass followings. A strong community creates deeper loyalty and organic growth.

Authenticity Wins: In today’s wellness-focused world, fake doesn’t fly. Brands and events that are true to their mission are the ones earning trust—and business.

Power Quotes:

"Functional beverages are creating a whole new category of social experience." - Alex Quin

"Wellness-focused events are changing the way we think about socializing." - Alex Quin

"The hangover-free lifestyle is becoming the new normal. - Alex Quin

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In this episode, Alex Quin highlights a massive shift impacting digital marketing and business strategy: the global rollout of Google's AI Overviews. Initially tested as the Search Generative Experience, this AI feature now delivers summarized search results, drastically altering consumer behavior and brand visibility online. Alex explains how traditional SEO and SEM rules are rapidly changing, why businesses must adapt their content strategies, and how AI-driven search is shaping purchasing decisions. If your brand isn't optimizing for AI, it risks losing market share to competitors who are.

Episode Outline

[00:00] Introduction to AI Overviews and the future of search

[01:00] How AI summaries are changing SEO and user behavior

[02:00] The impact on organic traffic and traditional ranking goals

[03:00] Adapting your content and paid strategies for AI search

[04:00] Final thoughts: embrace AI or risk fading out of search

Wisdom Nuggets

Adapt or Fade: AI summaries are transforming search behavior. Brands that don't adjust their content and advertising strategies will quickly lose relevance.

Structure is Power: Content needs clear structure and authority for AI to easily summarize it. Success online will depend on how easily AI can pull from your material.

Immediate Value Wins: Consumers expect fast, trusted insights. If your brand doesn’t deliver immediate value, you’ll lose them before they ever click through.

New Metrics, New Game: Success isn't just about ranking #1 anymore. It's about being featured or referenced by AI Overviews.

Future-Proof Marketing: Optimizing for AI now builds a long-term advantage. Waiting means playing catch-up while competitors solidify their presence.

Power Quotes:

"People are making decisions straight from AI summaries." - Alex Quin

"Content needs to be something an AI can easily parse and summarize." - Alex Quin

"Are you building with AI in mind?" - Alex Quin

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On this Brand Spotlight episode, Alex Quin covers the unexpected resurgence of Saratoga Spring Water, a premium bottled water brand dating back to 1872. Originally celebrated for its distinct cobalt blue bottle and sourced from Saratoga Springs, NY, the brand recently skyrocketed in popularity after fitness influencer Ashton Hall featured it in a viral TikTok video. Alex explains how organic influence, visual branding, and quick social media engagement turned Saratoga into the internet's favorite wellness water almost overnight. He also explores the competition Saratoga faces in the saturated premium water market and how this viral moment opens new opportunities—and new challenges.

Episode Outline

[00:00] Introduction and setting the stage for Saratoga experience

[00:00] Behind the scenes: key moments and memorable interviews

[00:01] Reflections on growth, connections, and opportunities

[00:01] Big lessons learned from covering events like Saratoga

[00:02] Final takeaways and advice for future event creators

Wisdom Nuggets

Trust the Power of Visual Identity: Saratoga’s distinct cobalt blue bottle made it instantly recognizable and memorable—proving the importance of a strong visual signature.

Organic Influence is Gold: The best marketing moments often aren't paid. Authenticity from influencers can spark movements money can't buy.

Stay Ready for Virality: When opportunity knocks, speed matters. Saratoga’s social media team embraced the attention immediately, maximizing their momentum.

Heritage Adds Value: A 150-year history isn't just nostalgia—it's brand trust. Legacy can be a strong competitive advantage if positioned correctly.

Adaptation Is Key: Markets evolve, and even century-old brands must innovate and interact with new audiences through modern channels like TikTok.

Power Quotes:

"When virality knocks, you've got to open the door and fast." - Alex Quin

"Competing with giants means every edge counts." - Alex Quin

"Your brand's look and quality always matters." - Alex Quin

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