In this episode of I Just Wanted to Push Record, Lina and JC take you on a journey through the origins of Olas Media. From the wild early days of makeshift studios to becoming a creative powerhouse, they share the highs, the hiccups, and the heart of what makes Olas Media unique. Discover how a passion for storytelling, collaboration, and a lot of trial and error turned an idea into a thriving hub for creators. Whether you're a fan of behind-the-scenes stories or looking for inspiration, this episode is a must-listen!

Don't forget to Follow and Subscribe at Olasmedia.com

The key moments of this episode are:

00:00:00 - Welcome to "I Just Wanted to Push Record"
00:00:23 - The Olas Media Origin Story
00:05:50 - From Campaigns to Podcasts
00:10:18 - Building the Studio
00:15:05 - Growing Through Challenges
00:18:01 - Supporting Creators with Low Barriers
00:22:12 - Inside the Crime Files: A Success Story
00:26:32 - Reflections and Future Plans
00:30:48 - What’s Next for Olas Media?
00:33:22 - Thank You and Closing Thoughts

In this episode of I Just Wanted to Push Record, Lina and JC take you on a journey through the origins of Olas Media. From the wild early days of makeshift studios to becoming a creative powerhouse, they share the highs, the hiccups, and the heart of what makes Olas Media unique. Discover how a passion for storytelling, collaboration, and a lot of trial and error turned an idea into a thriving hub for creators. Whether you're a fan of behind-the-scenes stories or looking for inspiration, this episode is a must-listen!
Don't forget to Follow and Subscribe at <a href="https://olasmedia.com/shows/i-just-wanted-to-push-record">Olasmedia.com</a>
The key moments of this episode are:
00:00:00 - Welcome to "I Just Wanted to Push Record" 00:00:23 - The Olas Media Origin Story 00:05:50 - From Campaigns to Podcasts 00:10:18 - Building the Studio 00:15:05 - Growing Through Challenges 00:18:01 - Supporting Creators with Low Barriers 00:22:12 - Inside the Crime Files: A Success Story 00:26:32 - Reflections and Future Plans 00:30:48 - What&rsquo;s Next for Olas Media? 00:33:22 - Thank You and Closing Thoughts

 A Producers' Podcast where lifestyle, community, culture and the art of  production meet. As two producers of color, Lina and JC, bring their authentic selves into fun conversations, cool interviews, and all points in between. On-location, including behind scenes hiccups and bloopers. Olas Media is proud to present more than 20 years of production experience for your earholes!

A Producers' Podcast where lifestyle, community, culture and the art of  production meet. As two producers of color, Lina and JC, bring their authentic selves into fun conversations, cool interviews, and all points in between. On-location, including behind scenes hiccups and bloopers. Olas Media is proud to present more than 20 years of production experience for your earholes!

I Just Wanted to Push Record

A Producers' Podcast where lifestyle, community, culture and the art of  production meet. As two producers of color, Lina and JC, bring their authentic selves into fun conversations, cool interviews, and all points in between. On-location, including behind scenes hiccups and bloopers. Olas Media is proud to present more than 20 years of production experience to your earholes!

A Producers' Podcast where lifestyle, community, culture and the art of  production meet. As two producers of color, Lina and JC, bring their authentic selves into fun conversations, cool interviews, and all points in between. On-location, including behind scenes hiccups and bloopers. Olas Media is proud to present more than 20 years of production experience to your earholes!

An adventure of cables, coffee and chaos: The Birth of Olas Media

Lina and JC reunite with old friends Ashley and Kelsey, the duo behind GRRRL Music (formerly hosts of Bops n Bangers), for a high-energy, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it really takes to build a music brand from scratch. They talk friendship, pandemic pivots, live streaming vs. podcasting, listening to 1,200 albums a year, and launching their own music distribution company. Along the way, they unpack burnout, boundaries, community, motherhood, and why passion and consistency still matter more than overnight “success.” If you’re a producer, indie artist, or creator trying to figure out your next move, this episode is a roadmap and a reality check.

Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at OlasMedia.com

Some notable moments from this episode include:

00:23 – Welcome Back: Bops n Bangers Energy in the Studio

02:54 – Where to Find GRRRL Music & Their New Distro Era

05:26 – Best Friends Since Kindergarten & the Birth of GRRRL Music

09:51 – Babies, Life Changes & Building a Legacy Through Music

18:58 – 1,200 Albums a Year: The Reality of True Music Curation

21:57 – Monday.com, Google Drive & Staying Organized as a Creative Duo

26:39 – Inside the Street GRRRL Team: 200 Young Creators Worldwide

30:27 – Industry Chaos, TikTok, Streaming & the Money Question

39:34 – So You Want to Start a Podcast? Expectations vs. Reality

44:30 – At Home With, Distro, Red Carpets & What’s Next for GRRRL Music

 

Lina and JC reunite with old friends Ashley and Kelsey, the duo behind GRRRL Music (formerly hosts of Bops n Bangers), for a high-energy, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it really takes to build a music brand from scratch. They talk friendship, pandemic pivots, live streaming vs. podcasting, listening to 1,200 albums a year, and launching their own music distribution company. Along the way, they unpack burnout, boundaries, community, motherhood, and why passion and consistency still matter more than overnight &ldquo;success.&rdquo; If you&rsquo;re a producer, indie artist, or creator trying to figure out your next move, this episode is a roadmap and a reality check.
Don&rsquo;t forget to follow and subscribe at <a href="olasmedia.com">OlasMedia.com</a>
Some notable moments from this episode include:
00:23 &ndash; Welcome Back: Bops n Bangers Energy in the Studio
02:54 &ndash; Where to Find GRRRL Music &amp; Their New Distro Era
05:26 &ndash; Best Friends Since Kindergarten &amp; the Birth of GRRRL Music
09:51 &ndash; Babies, Life Changes &amp; Building a Legacy Through Music
18:58 &ndash; 1,200 Albums a Year: The Reality of True Music Curation
21:57 &ndash; Monday.com, Google Drive &amp; Staying Organized as a Creative Duo
26:39 &ndash; Inside the Street GRRRL Team: 200 Young Creators Worldwide
30:27 &ndash; Industry Chaos, TikTok, Streaming &amp; the Money Question
39:34 &ndash; So You Want to Start a Podcast? Expectations vs. Reality
44:30 &ndash; At Home With, Distro, Red Carpets &amp; What&rsquo;s Next for GRRRL Music
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Old friends, New Milestones, and How the Success Continues - GRRRL Music

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This special simulcast brings together two powerhouse Olas Media shows—Cannabis Enlightened and I Just Wanted to Push Record—for an unfiltered, uplifting conversation about creativity, community, and the real work behind podcasting. JC sits down with Dr. Leroy and Diannte “Mr. Wowzer” Grayson to revisit their first episodes, the emotional moments that shaped their friendship, and the generational lessons that influence how they show up as hosts, fathers, Black men, and storytellers. From the roots of cannabis education to the evolution of Southeast San Diego’s culture, this is a deeply honest and often hilarious dialogue about passion, vulnerability, and finding purpose through the stories we choose to share.

Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at olasmedia.com

Some notable moments from the episode include:

00:00 – Setting the Stage: Why This Simulcast Matters

01:38 – Mr. Wowzer Arrives: “Easy, Killer”

02:34 – Introducing Dr. Leroy (But Don’t Say Brady)

04:08 – How Cannabis Enlightened First Came Together

07:17 – Titles, Status, and Showing Up as Yourself

08:59 – Diannte’s Origin Story & the First Emotional Interview

13:03 – Three Generations, Three Realities

17:44 – Classroom Rules vs. Real-Life Emotion

23:18 – “Why You Need My Schedule?” – Communication Across Generations

30:46 – JC Closes the Door: The First Producer Reality Check

This special simulcast brings together two powerhouse Olas Media shows&mdash;Cannabis Enlightened and I Just Wanted to Push Record&mdash;for an unfiltered, uplifting conversation about creativity, community, and the real work behind podcasting. JC sits down with Dr. Leroy and Diannte &ldquo;Mr. Wowzer&rdquo; Grayson to revisit their first episodes, the emotional moments that shaped their friendship, and the generational lessons that influence how they show up as hosts, fathers, Black men, and storytellers. From the roots of cannabis education to the evolution of Southeast San Diego&rsquo;s culture, this is a deeply honest and often hilarious dialogue about passion, vulnerability, and finding purpose through the stories we choose to share.
Don&rsquo;t forget to follow and subscribe at <a href="https://olasmedia.com/shows/i-just-wanted-to-push-record">olasmedia.com</a>
Some notable moments from the episode include:
00:00 &ndash; Setting the Stage: Why This Simulcast Matters
01:38 &ndash; Mr. Wowzer Arrives: &ldquo;Easy, Killer&rdquo;
02:34 &ndash; Introducing Dr. Leroy (But Don&rsquo;t Say Brady)
04:08 &ndash; How Cannabis Enlightened First Came Together
07:17 &ndash; Titles, Status, and Showing Up as Yourself
08:59 &ndash; Diannte&rsquo;s Origin Story &amp; the First Emotional Interview
13:03 &ndash; Three Generations, Three Realities
17:44 &ndash; Classroom Rules vs. Real-Life Emotion
23:18 &ndash; &ldquo;Why You Need My Schedule?&rdquo; &ndash; Communication Across Generations
30:46 &ndash; JC Closes the Door: The First Producer Reality Check

The “Hosts with the Most” (to Say) 

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Lina and JC are back in the studio, coffee in hand and stories to tell. In this episode, they reflect on the first quarter of 2025, celebrating wins, navigating chaos, and venting (just a little) about the creative challenges that come with building a studio and managing multiple shows. From working with celebrity chef Pati Jinich to wrangling too many “chefs” in the production kitchen, they share the reality behind the scenes at OLAS.

From workflow lessons to ego checks, this conversation is equal parts hilarious and honest. And yes, they finally hit record.

Listen to more episodes at olasmedia.com

Want to know more about our services? Book your free call with our producers: https://bookus.page/olasmedia/Podcast/producers

Thanks to our amazing sponsor Mixed Grounds Coffee 

Here are some key moments of the conversation:

00:00:56 – Kicking Off the Year on Fire (Literally & Creatively)
00:02:34 – Celebrity Guests and the Pressure to Get It Right
00:04:29 – When Everyone Has an Opinion... and a Microphone
00:07:28 – Why Good Workflow Saves Sanity (and Friendships)
00:10:06 – Collaboration or Chaos? Sometimes Both
00:13:17 – New Studio, New Vibes, Same Coffee Addiction
00:14:10 – Making Magic Means Breaking a Few Things First
00:18:05 – The Clients Who Want the Mic and the Steering Wheel
00:21:14 – If You Could Only Make One Show, What Would It Be?
00:24:43 – Real Talk, Big Laughs, and Some Creative Truths

 

Lina and JC are back in the studio, coffee in hand and stories to tell. In this episode, they reflect on the first quarter of 2025, celebrating wins, navigating chaos, and venting (just a little) about the creative challenges that come with building a studio and managing multiple shows. From working with celebrity chef Pati Jinich to wrangling too many &ldquo;chefs&rdquo; in the production kitchen, they share the reality behind the scenes at OLAS.
From workflow lessons to ego checks, this conversation is equal parts hilarious and honest. And yes, they finally hit record.
Listen to more episodes at&nbsp;<a href="olasmedia.com">olasmedia.com</a>
Want to know more about our services? Book your free call with our producers: <a href="https://bookus.page/olasmedia/Podcast/producers">https://bookus.page/olasmedia/Podcast/producers</a>
Thanks to our amazing sponsor&nbsp;<a href="https://mixedgrounds.com/">Mixed Grounds Coffee </a>
Here are some key moments of the conversation:
00:00:56 &ndash; Kicking Off the Year on Fire (Literally &amp; Creatively) 00:02:34 &ndash; Celebrity Guests and the Pressure to Get It Right 00:04:29 &ndash; When Everyone Has an Opinion... and a Microphone 00:07:28 &ndash; Why Good Workflow Saves Sanity (and Friendships) 00:10:06 &ndash; Collaboration or Chaos? Sometimes Both 00:13:17 &ndash; New Studio, New Vibes, Same Coffee Addiction 00:14:10 &ndash; Making Magic Means Breaking a Few Things First 00:18:05 &ndash; The Clients Who Want the Mic and the Steering Wheel 00:21:14 &ndash; If You Could Only Make One Show, What Would It Be? 00:24:43 &ndash; Real Talk, Big Laughs, and Some Creative Truths
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An adventure of cables, coffee and chaos: The Birth of Olas Media

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