In The Woods

In The Woods – Gahrey Ovalle

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 14:58:19 +0000

Episode 20: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Gahrey Ovalle, a social activist, best selling author of Unjustified, and business strategists, and entrepreneur. Social activism started as an everyday experience that he began at a very young age in the home. Through many experience along the way, he learned the ins and outs of business, how to overcom norms and biases, fatherhood and marriage so that he could become a man that built a better world starting at home. We speak about the simplicities and complexities of entrepreneurship and the active steps you can take to make real change in your own life, your business, and your community.

In The Woods – David Harper

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:12:03 +0000

Episode 19: In this week’s episode, William speaks with David Harper, an established philanthropist, entrepreneur, and artist in the New York area. He Co-founded the H.I.P. H.O.P. Foundation(Highly Inspired People Holding Obvious People), a non profit that has developed in school and after school workshops in the five boroughs and a flag football league. David has created several webisodic series, his clothing line, J30 Classics, and the Hustler Hotline, a fresh approach on podcast highlighting up and coming and established entrepreneurs. He produces and markets the Art & Hustle brand with his partner that highlights artists around the world.

In The Woods – Sam Bridge

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:14:31 +0000

Episode 18: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Sam Bridge, an established illustrator, Muralists, children’s book author, and technical recruiter at Amazon. Over the past 13+ years, Sam has continuously improved his craft and knowledge in working with people, recruiting, and mastering the process of finding diamond’s in the rough during his career. We speak about tips and mindsets that can assist our listeners in finding and receiving their next project from the resume and the steps of the interview process after you have your foot in the door. Sam is also working on his next illustration project.

Lost In The Woods – William Moore Part 2

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 06:58:06 +0000

Episode 17: In this week’s special episode, William Moore, the host of In The Woods, author of the Twisted Fairy Tells Series, and Co-Founder of Mojavie, answers questions and speaks about several topics and concepts that can assist the listeners in understanding the mindset of successful individuals. He explains the differences between discipline and motivation, busy and productive, creating a baseline of effort, sales mindset, cycle to setting goals, and building a level of respect through giving your word.

In The Woods – Norman Daniels

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 07:15:37 +0000

Episode 16: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Norman Daniels, the retired Coordinator and Financial Aid Advisor at Suffolk Community College and recently inducted coach into the Suffolk County Track And Field Hall of Fame. Over the past 41 years, Normal Daniels has influenced, mentored, and assisted thousands of youth academically, culturally, and athletically as a dedicated husband, father, coach, and professor. He explains his methodical and strategic approach to success during the Civil Rights era and throughout his academic career in the university system. He continuously strives to be a staple in the lives and future of today’s youth.

In The Woods – Maurice Edwards

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 23:37:10 +0000

Episode 15: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Maurice Edwards, Founding Member of Serenities Muse rock band, being an independent music artist, songwriter, and teacher. Maurice speaks about how music and his family helped him overcome his darkest moments. Maurice overcame many years of self-doubt to be accepted into highly accredited musical schools and finish his first self-titled album, Serenities Muse.

In The Woods – Robert Morrell

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 03:17:04 +0000

Episode 14: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Robert Morrell, Founder of ThreddSync and Co-Founder of Ad Persistence, about artificial intelligence and the history and different forms of modern-day digital advertisement. Robert speaks about what Artificial Intelligence truly is and is not and how we can utilize A.I. to move technology forward. He explains how a majority of digital advertisement platforms work and how the Ad Persistance platform allows small and large companies to benefit from their current advertisement budget.

In The Woods – Bruce Woodson

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 16:16:03 +0000

Episode 13: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Bruce Woodson, founder of Larchwood Capital Funding, about financial literacy, credit health and options, and business ownership. Bruce speaks about the difference between doing what you want to do and what you feel you have to do to provide a life for your family. Bruce goes into detail about how it affected his mental and physical health. And how after he decided to do what he felt was morally right and assisted people for their own betterment that now he has never been happier.

In The Woods – Dwayne Peterson

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:08:45 +0000

Episode 12: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Dwayne Peterson, former Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army at Fort Benning, about leadership, mentorship, and mental health. Dwayne speaks about the discipline and qualities required to move up the ranks in life and in the military alike. Many of the lessons and experiences in his travels around the world in protecting citizens at home and abroad. We discuss how we are more similar than we are different in striving to be the best.

In The Woods – Elizabeth Ferrao

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 07:20:21 +0000

Episode 11: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Elizabeth Ferrao, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Easy Mobile Onboarding (E.M.O.), about her journey from software engineering to product management and onboarding. Elizabeth speaks about experiencing the technology industry from the management and tech side has allowed her to see and advise companies on the holes and nuances in product development and application onboarding. She has also founded the Women That Code’s New York branch and spoken at numerous events and panels around the country. Over the years, Elizabeth has renewed her passion for information and technology and focuses on helping established and start-up companies expand and become more profitable.

In The Woods – Cesar Perez

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 05:13:06 +0000

Episode 10: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Cesar Perez, the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Lumiqualis, about his indirect path into technology. Cesar speaks about how his humble beginnings taking things apart and putting them together created a basis for his future passion for technology. Cesar, an Army Veteran, explains how went to Saint John’s in criminal justice but opportunities in the military showed themselves, allowing him to learn and gain experience as a self-taught front-end developer. Over the past decade, Cesar has consulted with many large corporations before creating his own consultancy firm.

In The Woods – Michael Dorsey

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 03:57:00 +0000

Episode 9: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Michael Dorsey, a lead developer for Amazon Echo and Go, about his journey from junior to senior-level software engineer. Michael worked for several companies and spoke of being interviewed and eventually interviewing and gives tips on how to approach interviews and stay up to date on the latest technology. The industry is constantly in flux and changing and learning core concepts is critical in staying relevant in tech.

In The Woods – Joe Cahill

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:08:54 +0000

Episode 8: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Joe Cahill, an established design leader and entrepreneur in the corporate creative landscape, about his unique approach to building culture, building the next group of creative professionals, and straightforward mentorship. Having had a hand in building countless aspects of large corporations and brands, Joe has changed the perspective of how to build a team and brands ‘the right way’ by standing out in a different but positive way that delivers tangible results.

In The Woods – William Moore

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 01:21:30 +0000

Episode 7: In this week’s special episode, William Moore, the host of In The Woods, author of the Twisted Fairy Tells Series, and Co-Founder of Mojavie, answers questions and speaks about several topics and concepts that can assist the listeners in understanding the mindset of successful individuals.

In The Woods – Stelios Karankonstantis

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 06:39:02 +0000

Episode 6: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Stelios Karakonstantis, the founder of Stronghold Gym and established martial arts instructor that has trained and studied around the world from Greece to China to the United States. Stelios watched and learned many traits and skills from his mother and grandmother and sought to be an entrepreneur who could give back to the community in his own way. He speaks about the struggles and legalities of surviving during Covid in a hands-on industry and how he traversed a very competitive personal training marketplace.

In The Woods – Lisa Russell

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:19:45 +0000

Episode 5: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Lisa Russell, an Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker that has traveled the world to share stories that lie at the intersection of arts, social justice, and global development. After experiencing the unfair treatment and injustice of underrepresented segments of society around the globe. Lisa shares her story of how she has assisted in making “creative economy” a household term within the artistic community and the UN/NGO as an Artistic Curator.

In The Woods – Jermaine Clarke

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:16:53 +0000

Episode 4: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Jermaine Clarke reuniting with a long-time friend in Esports about his journey and career changes between esports, photography, and the creative writing fields in the Big Apple. As an original member of the Guinness world record-holding organization, Empire Arcadia, and a recognized photographer with a family lineage in the profession, Jermaine speaks about his unique journey and the happenstances and initiated actions that pushed him forward in his career choices.

In The Woods – DJ Salman

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 04:34:57 +0000

Episode 3: In this week’s episode, William speaks with DJ Salman, Owner, and Founder of On Point Events, about reaching a point of frustration that edged him to pursue his passion for music. DJ Salman details his belief of deserving more than working as a gas station clerk and being motivated by family to strive for an unorthodox career as one of the top South Asian wedding and event DJ and MCs on the east coast.

In The Woods - Chesney Snow

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:55:50 +0000

Episode 2: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Chesney Snow, drama desk award-winning actor of In Transit and founder/executive producer of American Beatboxing Championship, and his journey from a street performer to a world-renown beatboxer, performer, and entertainer. He details how he has molded himself in an industry where you must continue to re-establish and create yourself to strive and continue to stay relevant in a very challenging and creative field.

In The Woods - Alfredo Cardona

James Woods aka William Moore — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 04:16:41 +0000

Episode 1: In this week’s episode, William speaks with Alfredo Cardona about his journey from his hometown of Tijuana, Mexico, to become a sought-after concept artist for Sony Pictures and Disney and creating his own Battle Card game and artwork. Alfredo goes into detail on how his family, friends, and strong will assisted him in overcoming the limited resources and opportunities to live his dream to become an established artist.