Navigating Hollywood and Raising Honorable Men
We spent a lot of time talking about who you can actually trust. Alejandro doesn't mince words. He introduced me to a phrase his grandma used to say: Plato de Lengua —"a plate of tongue." It’s his way of describing people who are all talk and no action.
In Hollywood, "words are cheap." Alejandro’s perspective was a wake-up call for me. He leads by a code of honor that feels almost ancient. If he says he’ll be there, he’s there. He doesn't make excuses, and he expects the same from his four sons and his business partners. It reminded me that despite all the 8K cameras and AI tools we use, the only thing that actually builds a bridge in this town is a man’s word.
Resilience, Faith, and the "Butterfly Moment"
What does it take to leave everything behind—not once, but twice—to pursue a dream in a language you don’t yet speak?
In my latest episode of The Axel Axe Show, I sat down with the incredible Aurora Cossio. You may know her as Estela from Netflix’s global hit Griselda or from her recent work on FBI, but her off-screen story is just as dramatic as anything captured on film
How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind for Peak Performance
We all know the feeling of a "stalled" project. You have the best gear, a multi-camera 8K setup, and a clear vision—but something internally just won’t click.
In my recent conversation with Glenn Rottmann, a world-renowned hypnotherapist, I realized that the "block" isn't in our schedules or our gear. It’s in our software.
Sex & Oatmeal
We explore the duality of his life: the high-pressure world of Hollywood acting and romance novel modeling, contrasted with the quiet, vulnerable practice of writing poetry.
This isn't just a talk about fame; it’s a conversation about the "Whys" behind our lives and the courage required to "die and be born again" in the pursuit of purpose.
taking control of time
The VM22 is that watch for me. It’s balanced, rugged enough for the set, and refined enough for the studio.
It doesn't just keep time; it’s a physical reminder of the rhythm required for great work.
CIty of Stars
"City Of" is effectively the merch for the Resilient Dreamer. It’s for the person who, like Guillermo, is willing to be a dishwasher to become an owner.
It’s for the person who understands that the "light at the end of the tunnel" is something you have to carry within yourself before you can wear it on your chest.
Die and Be Born Again
Most people recognize Guillermo as the suave, impeccably styled co-owner of West Hollywood’s legendary SUR, or perhaps from his decades of work as an actor. But behind the sharp suits and the celebrity-filled dining rooms lies a story of radical resilience that every entrepreneur and artist needs to hear.
Turning Pain into Power: A Blueprint for Resilience and Brotherhood
In the latest episode of The Axel Axe Show, host Axel and guest Reginald Stalling deliver a raw, unfiltered masterclass on what it means to rebuild a life from total wreckage.
This isn't just a conversation about hardship; it is a strategic breakdown of how to engineer a "high-level" mindset when the world decides to pull the rug out from under you.