Founder's Club with Dez DeCosta

About Founder's Club with Dez DeCosta

Welcome to Founder's Club, the podcast that delves into the captivating journeys of successful founders. Join Dez DeCosts as she uncovers the trials, triumphs, and life lessons of entrepreneurs who've navigated the challenging path to success. Each episode unravels the unique struggles and habits that have shaped these leaders, offering valuable insights and life-hacks for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether it's overcoming setbacks, priceless insight to thrive, or cutting-edge industry knowledge, Founder's Club provides a front-row seat to the experiences that mold successful founders. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurship and glean wisdom from those who have paved the way. (Formerly Positive AF Podcast)

Publisher

Desiree "Dez" DeCosta / DeCosta Media

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

8 Jun 2020

Latest episode

8 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

6 of 62 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   8 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Founder’s Club – Episode 63: Meet ANASTACYA: Artist, Entrepreneur, and One of LA's Most Intriguing Newcomers

   Host Dez DeCosta interviews artist and entrepreneur Anastacya about her creative mindset, leadership principles, and journey building a global career.

2. 

   20 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Founder’s Club – Episode 62: The Art of Conscious Living and Bold Creation with Oriah Mirza

   Host Dez DeCosta interviews Oriah Mirza, co-creator of Chakra Cozy Magazine, about conscious living, trusting the creative process, and raising confident children.

3. 

   15 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Founder’s Club – Episode 61: Jacob Sapochnick’s Journey to Building a Global Immigration Practice

   In this episode of Founder's Club, Dez DeCosta interviews immigration attorney Jacob Sapochnick! Jacob Sapochnick is based in San Diego but services clients worldwide. Jacob shares his personal immigration journey, the global mindset that shaped his career, and a pivotal case that tested every part of his legal strategy. He reflects on advising a high-level executive building a U.S. company, navigating incomplete information, and making critical pivots under pressure. The conversation also explores how immigration law requires constant adaptation to policy changes, the importance of flexible pathways to permanent residence, and what today’s immigrant entrepreneurs should understand when building companies in the United States. This episode offers real-world insight into strategy, mindset, and decision-making for founders, executives, and global talent navigating the U.S. immigration system. Learn more at: https://www.h1b.biz/ (https://www.h1b.biz/)

Inside a recent episode

Founder’s Club – Episode 63: Meet ANASTACYA: Artist, Entrepreneur, and One of LA's Most Intriguing Newcomers

Published 8 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Walk us through what a typical day looks like for you and how you stay grounded across everything your teams are building. Um, honestly, I always say just one word, which is called discipline. You see where I'm coming from? Like, I grew up in a very conservative family. And since my childhood, I was doing sports professionally. So like, I just cannot live without having one simple thing, which I repeat every single day, which is normally like I pick a sport because, you know, like I'm a person of multi sports. So I right now it's gym. So every single day I go to a gym, no matter what's going on in my life. […]

Who has been a guest on Founder's Club with Dez DeCosta

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Anastacya
• Sean Callagy
• Katherine Miller
• Romel Ambarchyan
• Kent Heckenlively

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

6

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71