The Nate Biltz Podcast
The official podcast of personal trainer and mixologist Nate Biltz. In this podcast Nate interviews world class creatives in entertainment, business, fitness, and art to inspire and educate people to get better and chase their own curiosities.
The Nate Biltz Podcast
#165 - Breaking Generational Expectations & Building Your Own Path - Eli Simon
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Eli Simon is an entrepreneur and co-owner of Manila Inasal, a modern Filipino restaurant bringing Filipino culture and cuisine to Los Angeles.
In this episode, we talk about breaking generational expectations, the courage to pursue a different path, leaving corporate life for entrepreneurship, building great leaders, having difficult conversations, and creating a meaningful life beyond money and status.
Eli also shares how food connects us to culture, family, and memories—and why building a successful business requires discipline, integrity, and the willingness to make difficult decisions.
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Timestamps
00:00 Growing Up Filipino Across Cultures
04:07 Food, Identity & the Immigrant Experience
07:12 Why Filipino Food Is Changing
11:43 Breaking Filipino Stereotypes
14:31 The Story Behind Manila Inasal
16:21 Why Food Connects Us to Home
22:16 Building an Intentional Restaurant Experience
26:15 Bravery vs. Rebellion
29:14 Choosing Entrepreneurship
30:30 Working 20-Hour Days
33:01 What Makes a Great Leader?
38:37 Optimism vs. Realism
42:25 Making the Most of Your 24 Hours
44:27 The Art of Difficult Conversations
51:10 Passion, Discipline & High Standards
53:09 Making Hard Decisions as a Leader
59:37 What Does a Successful Life Look Like?