In this gripping, brutally honest episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman, Luis Guzman sits down with reality TV icon Renee Graziano—and nothing is off limits. Best known from Mob Wives, Renee has lived through a storm of public scrutiny, personal battles, and deeply private traumas. But today? She’s standing in her truth. This episode is not about the glamor of TV. It’s about the real woman behind it all—the one who’s fought addiction, heartbreak, betrayal, and years of internal struggle just to sit here and tell the story.

If you're looking for a surface-level conversation, this ain’t it.
This is a raw, reflective, and surprisingly hilarious deep-dive into the life of a woman who’s been through hell and decided to redecorate.

Renee opens up about how she went from champagne and cocaine to a quiet life of sobriety, celibacy, and self-awareness. She shares how trauma shaped her identity, how she lost nearly everything—including her sense of self—and how she’s rebuilding her life brick by brick with therapy, God, and a little bit of Prozac-fueled peace.

We talk about:

• The unexpected addiction that started long before drugs: power

• Growing up with a father in the mob and what that really looked like behind closed doors

• Why her title as Anthony’s daughter felt more important than being a mother

• The toxic relationships that almost destroyed her—and the moment she finally said enough

• How losing 50+ pounds and gaining clarity helped her fall back in love with herself

Through laughter and tears, Renee reflects on the harsh lessons that came from being on reality TV while quietly spiraling behind the scenes. She gets real about the damage that Xanax, secrecy, and shame did to her—and why she’s finally done running from the mirror.

You’ll hear stories of violence, betrayal, mental breakdowns, and—somehow—still walk away feeling hope. Luis creates a space where Renee opens up like never before, from the trauma of a sexual assault while hospitalized to the pain of losing her father’s letters and keepsakes to someone she once trusted.

Highlights from the episode include:

• The chilling story of Renee’s ex-husband wearing a wire while sleeping in the same bed as her

• What it’s like dating as a well-known mob daughter—and why Renee’s over it

• The immersive mob-themed dinner show “Married by the Mob” and why it’s her way of taking power back

• Why she believes God kept her alive—and what she’s doing with her second (okay, maybe eighth) chance

There’s no performance here. Just one woman, unfiltered, unpolished, and unapologetically transparent about the mess, the beauty, and the weird in-between of survival and self-discovery.

Whether you’re an artist, a recovering perfectionist, or just someone who’s ever felt like a mess in a world that rewards masks, this episode will hit you in the gut and maybe even make you laugh while you're crying.

Want more from Renee Graziano? You can catch her performing in Married by the Mob—an immersive wedding experience like no other—February 13–15 at the Avenel Performing Arts Center. And if you're in the skincare game, check out her brand Bad Body Butter—because healing is an inside and outside job.

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What happens when you walk away from a high-profile, Emmy-winning career and decide to tell the truth—your truth—for the first time?

In this powerful episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman, host Luis Guzman sits down with Jamie Tompkins, a former Fox 13 Seattle news anchor turned truth-teller, survivor, and soon-to-be podcast host of Respectfully. Known for her poise in front of the camera, Jamie opens up about what was really happening behind the scenes: from the polished lights of broadcast journalism to the shadows of sexual harassment, burnout, and betrayal within a police department she once believed in.

Jamie’s story is more than a career pivot—it’s a deep, unfiltered look at identity, trauma, strength, and what it really takes to reclaim your voice in a world that constantly tries to mute it.

In this episode, we explore:

• Jamie’s rise through the ranks of broadcast journalism and her decade-long career with Fox 13 Seattle

• The intense public scrutiny and coded “feedback” women often face in the media industry

• How being from New Jersey gave her the grit to push back against workplace culture that tried to flatten her personality

• Her transition from the newsroom to working with the Seattle Police Department as Chief of Staff—and how that journey quickly unraveled

This is not just another career story. It’s about:

• Toxic work environments and how they’re often disguised as “opportunity”

• Gaslighting, sexual harassment, and how even in positions of power, women are forced to fight twice as hard to be taken seriously

• Leaving behind a life that looked glamorous on the outside but was quietly destroying her from within

• Creative rebirth and why podcasting—on her own terms—was the outlet she didn’t know she needed

Jamie shares the uncomfortable but necessary truth about why she walked away from it all, how she’s healing through honesty, and what her upcoming podcast Respectfully will stand for. She reflects on therapy, fitness, family, and the radical act of saying no more—no more performance, no more compliance, no more pretending.

What’s especially striking is her clarity. Jamie doesn’t speak in platitudes—she speaks from the grit of lived experience. She’s unafraid to name names, call out hypocrisy, and discuss the ripple effect of trauma in professional and personal relationships. But this episode is not about bitterness. It’s about freedom.

Highlights include:

• Her early roots in musical theatre and how a chance opportunity turned into a decades-long career

• Her surprising detour into police department leadership—and what she didn’t see coming

• The emotional toll of workplace harassment and the strength it took to walk away

• Finding joy again in things like music, dogs, family holidays, and quiet moments

• Why going to the gym isn’t just physical—it’s mental survival

Whether you're a creative, a professional navigating burnout, or someone recovering from toxic environments, this episode will hit home. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s a reminder that sometimes, your second act is your best one yet.

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• If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs to hear that it's never too late to start over

Your story doesn’t end at burnout. It starts when you take the mic back.

What happens when a former SWAT officer, detective, and BMX pro turns his full attention to health, fitness, and hormone optimization? In this powerful episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman, host Luis Guzman sits down with David Lindberg—CEO and founder of Hanobi, a cutting-edge peptide and hormone research company based in Las Vegas. What starts as a deep dive into wellness turns into a layered conversation about resilience, reinvention, and building something real from the ground up.

From small-town Colorado roots to law enforcement leadership and now the wellness space, David’s story is packed with real-world experience, transparency, and grit. He opens up about what it meant to walk away from a 15-year career in policing, how injury and betrayal forced him to start over, and why his passion for health and biohacking has become more than just a business—it’s a mission.

In this episode, we cover:

• David’s journey from cop to CEO and why he left law enforcement behind

• How a career-ending injury became the spark that launched Hanobi

• What most people get wrong about hormone therapy, TRT, and peptides

• The real differences between research-grade supplements and what’s sold online

• Why integrity and transparency are the backbone of his business model

• The dark side of the wellness industry, from shady clinics to misinformation

• David’s thoughts on the growing GLP-1 wave (yes, we’re talking Ozempic, Manjaro, and more)

• Tips for anyone looking to start a health-based business or launch their own hormone clinic

• How Hanobi Research, Clinic Protocols, and Biohack Team are designed to work together

Whether you’re deep into functional medicine, building your own brand, or just trying to understand what peptides even are, this episode delivers honest insight from someone who’s lived multiple lives and built a company with real purpose.

A few standout takeaways from David:

• “Respect in any space—law enforcement or entrepreneurship—starts with being a human being first.”

• “Don’t put something in your body if you don’t know where it’s coming from.”

• “There’s no loyalty in business unless you build it yourself.”

• “Everyone wants results, but not everyone’s ready to change their lifestyle.”

This conversation goes far beyond health trends—it’s about the long game. The slow climb. The moments no one sees when everything falls apart and you still find a way forward. Whether you're here for the business gems, the real talk on wellness, or just a damn good comeback story, this episode delivers.

Where to find David Lindberg and Hanobi:

• Website: hanobi.com

• Consulting: clinicprotocols.com

• Community: biohackteam.com

• Personal Brand: davidlindberg.com

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