Best Ross Theisen Podcasts (2024)

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E116 - Uncovering Your True Value w/ Austin Parker AKA 'APFit' 1:46:37

3d ago1:46:37

1:46:37

Austin Parker is a Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer under his brand 'APFit'. Austin knew from a young age that he had a real passion for the fitness world, and after playing 4 years of College Basketball and living the corparate America life, he decided to take the dive fulltime into becoming a Personal Trainer and took that leap of faith to beli…

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E115 - Hanna Williford | Being Intentional with Your Dreams 1:29:09

15d ago1:29:09

1:29:09

Hanna Williford ( @hannawilliford ) is a Sports Broadcaster, Journalist & Reporter for the Columbus Clippers, The Big10 Network and a lot of Ohio State sports here in Columbus. As well as a writer for TheCbusToday! This week I sit down with Hanna Williford. It’s a fun dynamic in this because normally, Hanna is on this side of the microphone as she’…

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E114 - Living Life with a Smile | Alex Copeland of Plenty O'Cookies 1:30:41

30d ago1:30:41

1:30:41

Alex Copeland is the creator of "Plenty O'Cookies" and performs as his Drag Queen persona "Plenty O' Smiles" This episode is a fun chat as I get to know the story of Alex Copeland. We cover going from growing up in a small town and moving off to college to see more of the world, then finding a passion for baking and leaning into that to create a wh…

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E113 - Walker Evans of Columbus Underground 1:29:27

2M ago1:29:27

1:29:27

Walker Evans is a co-founder of Columbus Underground, an independently owned online news publication here in Columbus, OH. -------THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY------- United Strength - @united_strength Located right outside of Downtown, aims to create an environment that is welcoming to all, judgement free, and results driven. Whether it’s open gym …

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E112 - Todd Johnson of United Strength 1:16:59

2M ago1:16:59

1:16:59

In this episode I sit down with Todd Johnson, the owner of Columbus, OH based gym, United Strength. Todd shares his journey from his early days in the fitness industry, to creating a thriving gym dedicated to health, wellness, and community. We discuss his passion for building a supportive environment where members can connect and grow, and how it …

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E111 - Replaying the Game: Music, Art & Life with PHANGS 1:51:07

2M ago1:51:07

1:51:07

Jake Germany AKA 'Phangs' is a Musician & Creative Director. This week I sit down (virtually) with Phangs, who's real name I did NOT just learn in the conversation...an incredibly talented artist whose journey from creating Myspace layouts to designing for Bad Bunny is a real fun one to cover! We dive into his creative process, how he balances mult…

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E110 - Hannah Romes of Hashtag Comedy Co. 1:45:30

3M ago1:45:30

1:45:30

Hannah Romes is a Columbus based Comedian in the worlds of Improv, Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy, and a co-owner of Hashtag Comedy Co. This week I chat with the funny and delightful Hannah Romes. From the small streets of her hometown to the vibrant comedy scene of Columbus, Ohio, Hannah shares her story of growth and creativity. We delve into the nua…

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E109 - Saud Ahmed of The Crimson Armada | From Ego to Gratitude 1:29:49

3M ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Saud Ahmed is a musician and most notably the vocalist of past projects The Crimson Armada, The Holy Guile, and most recently Ear to Ear. After meeting in what feels like another lifetime ago when he was helping produce the band I was in at the time, and then keeping general connection through social over the years, I sit down with Saud for the fir…

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E108 - From Couch Surfing to Comedy Clubs: Inside Simon Fraser's Comedic Journey 1:26:00

4M ago1:26:00

1:26:00

Simon Fraser is a stand-up Comedian and part of the team that brings you Don't Tell Comedy. In this episode, I dive into a laid-back chat with Simon Fraser, and yes, we uncover why he loves High Noons so much. From reflecting on the ups and downs of life to reminiscing about childhood creative endeavors like making YouTube videos and writing storie…

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E107 - Beyond the Music Industry w/ Anthony Craparotta of Lyricvidsdotcom 1:45:04

4M ago1:45:04

1:45:04

Anthony Craparotta is a musician and Founder of @lyricvidsdotcom This week it’s a virtual chat with Anthony as we take a deep dive into the music & creative industries. From his start in music and pursuing that passion, to becoming a signed artist and touring the world, to then retiring from that and starting up his business making lyric videos tha…

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E106 - Embracing Every Shade | Andy J. Pizza on Creative Ups, Downs, & Self Discovery 2:03:05

5M ago2:03:05

2:03:05

Andy J. Pizza, an illustrator, bestselling children's book author, and host of "The Creative Pep Talk" podcast. We dive deep into Andy's creative journey, exploring his early influences, including impact from the comedy world and Jim Carrey's work. The conversation unfolds as we discuss the highs and lows of the creative process, touching on moment…

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E105 - The Intuitive Lens: Ashley Tracy's Photography Journey 1:40:59

5M ago1:40:59

1:40:59

Ashley Tracy is an Ohio based Wedding, Family & Couples Photographer In this episode I sit down with the talented Ashley Tracy, a photographer hailing from right here in Ohio. We uncover Ashley's journey, from her background in news reporting to the pivotal moment when she decided to turn her passion for photography into a thriving business. As we …

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E104 - Pro Wrestling & Music Production | The Story of No Name Tim 2:26:40

6M ago2:26:40

2:26:40

'No Name Tim' is my guest this week. He's a Music Producer & Engineer, and within that, has produced entrance themes for stars in the pro wrestling world. (NJPW/TNA) So, why's he called "No Name Tim"? Does he have an actual name? We uncover all of that plus a lot more is we dive into his multifaceted journey. From an initial foray into advertising …

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E103 - Becoming 'Miss Ohio' w/ Personal Trainer Mackenzie Schutt 1:37:08

6M ago1:37:08

1:37:08

Mackenzie Schutt is a Personal Trainer at Fit One Four here in Columbus, OH, and most recently won 'Miss Ohio'! In this episode I get to know Mackenzie Schutt and how she got involved in the world of modeling, fitness, and the full story behind what led her to being crowned 'Miss Ohio'! After having previously only gotten to interview Mackenzie for…

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E102 - Turning Fear into Funny w/ Comedian Bridjet Mendy 2:10:02

7M ago2:10:02

2:10:02

Bridjet Mendy is a Comedian from Columbus, OH. This week I get to know my (until now) good internet friend Bridjet Mendy and how she entered the comedy world, getting involved in stand-up and improv. We chat what got her interested in improv and getting started in Chicago, navigating a fear of public speaking, and how she started in stand up. We al…

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E101 - Cooking Through Columbus with Photographer Andrew White 1:41:59

7M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

Andrew White (@andrewleewhite) is a Columbus, OH based Photographer in the worlds of food & lifestyle. It's another "Ross finally sits down with an internet friend" type of episode as I get to know Andrew this week! We talk about how he got into photography, how he made the leap from employed to self employed to become a freelancer, the feeling of …

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E100 - SPECIAL 100th EPISODE Q&A 2:31:46

8M ago2:31:46

2:31:46

We made it to 100 episodes! It's a bit of a different episode for this one as I wanted to do something unique to lookback at 4 years and 100 episodes of making this show, so I called upon friend of the show, friend of mine, and reocurring guest Josh Emerick, to once again come on and take helm of the host's chair to help guide me through this one! …

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E99 - Breaking the Barrier of Entry w/ Comedian Terrance Davis 2:25:02

8M ago2:25:02

2:25:02

Terrance "ThaGawdShow" Davis is an improv & stand up Comedian here in Columbus, OH. This week I chat limiting beliefs and breaking through those personal roadblocks with my hilarious friend Terrance Davis. While Terrance and I are no strangers to podcasting together, as he's been a reocurring guest on my improv comedy show 'Whose Life is it Anyway?…

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E98 - Decluttering Your Life & Mind w/ Diane Boden 1:38:25

9M ago1:38:25

1:38:25

Diane Boden is the creator of the "Minimalist Moms Podcast" and Author of "Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting w/Simplicity". No, you don't have to be a minimalist, or a Mom to check out this episode! In this episode as Diane and I get to know each other, we delve into the lifestyle and philosophy of minimalism, the profound impact of mindful livin…

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E97 - The Power of ‘"Just Do It” | Authentic Connections & Hilarious Stories with Ryan Francis [REPOST] 2:34:25

9M ago2:34:25

2:34:25

It's another great one from the archives! What was originally Episode 41, now Episode 97, it's a seriously FUN conversation with my friend Ryan Francis. Ryan was "Darren" in indie-cult-classic horror comedy "ThanksKilling", and is also a musician under his moniker "Huge Euge", he's been an event promoter as well, but more than anything, he's one of…

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E96 - The Symphony of Self-Discovery: A Conversation with Gabrielle Solange 2:24:51

9M ago2:24:51

2:24:51

Gabrielle Solange is a Singer/Songwriter, Tedx Speaker, Writer, Vocal Coach & has a winding story with PLENTY more going on! After knowing Gabrielle via instagram for a few years, I was stoked to finally get to sit down and dive into everything she's done, which is a lot! We dive through her story of pursuing music, finding success in it, signing t…

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E95 - The Simplest Life of the Highest Quality w/ Rio Hairston 1:31:03

10M ago1:31:03

1:31:03

Rio Hariston a curator of many things! Event and festival coordinator, restaurant Owner of Marvin's (here in Columbus), Creative Director of Sole Classics and so much more that we dive into here. Relating a lot to Rio’s pursuit of lots of things at once, it was a fun conversation to dive into hearing how exactly he got started in all of it, and how…

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E94 - It’s Never Too Late | Heather Evan’s Journey of Resilience [REPOST] 1:50:12

10M ago1:50:12

1:50:12

Heather Evans is a musician & singer/songwriter. What was originally Episode 37, is now Episode 94 and it's an awesome conversation with my friend Heather Evans. We were just meeting for the first time a couple years back when we recorded this, and out of this initial conversation, an awesome friendship was made! All built off of Heather's vulnerab…

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E93 - The Power of Purpose | Matthew Weiner's Path to Financial Freedom 2:08:33

11M ago2:08:33

2:08:33

This is another personally meaningful episode to me this week, as I sit down with my longtime friend Matthew Weiner, President of his own Insurance Agency, The Weiner Group. But he wasn't always head of his own company! We uncover his full journey in this episode, from battling the fear of what it means to "grow up" to finding financial freedom by …

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E92 - Handicapped Hero | The Pro Wrestling Journey of Gregory Iron 2:22:12

11M ago2:22:12

2:22:12

This episode marks a bucket list item for me, in finally having a pro wrestler on the podcast. This week, I sit down with Gregory Iron, a professional wrestler based in Cleveland, Ohio. Greg shares his journey of growing up with cerebral palsy in a bit of a difficult home life and how pro wrestling was his escape from it all. We dive into his story…

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15 MINUTE FRIDAY - Elevating Your Worth: Mastering the Art of Pricing for Creatives & Freelancers w/ Adam Lehman 22:22

12M ago22:22

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In this 15 Minute Friday, Adam Lehman returns to the show and we dive into the world of pricing for creatives and freelancers. We chat about the common hurdles folks face when trying to charge what they're truly worth, from the nitty-gritty mechanics to the pesky mindset battles. It's all about gaining confidence, proving to yourself that you deser…

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E91 - Light up the Darkness | Mental Health, Music & Healing w/ Kenzie Coyne [REPOST] 1:43:00

12M ago1:43:00

1:43:00

Kenzie Coyne is a musician under her projects Hello Luna and Kini. I open up the archives again this week and it's a repost of my old conversation with Kenzie Coyne. What was originally Episode 9, now Episode 91, another conversation that I feel still holds up as Kenzie shares her story of finding her passion for music through struggles in school, …

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E90 - She's With the Band | Tori Kravitz's Music Industry Journey 1:57:47

1y ago1:57:47

1:57:47

Tori Kravitz is a Podcaster, Interviewer, Host & Publicity Manager. It's another virtual sit down this week, and this time it’s with a longtime internet friend, who I’ve constantly been about one degree of separation away from for years, Tori Kravitz! Chances are, Tori has probably sat down with on of your favorite bands at one point... As Tori and…

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15 MINUTE FRIDAY - The Art of Setting Boundaries in Personal & Professional Relationships w/ Adam Lehman w/ Adam Lehman 21:44

1y ago21:44

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For this 15 Minute Friday I've got Adam Lehman back on the show, and this time we're talking the art of boundary setting as a creative individual. In both life, and work! We've all had to have those awkward conversations when navigating the entrepreneur/freelance world when it comes to someone overstepping boundaries. A lot of it can be avoided (or…

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E89 - The Race from Campus to Concerts | Casey Steinmiller's Photography Journey 1:55:02

1y ago1:55:02

1:55:02

Casey Steinmiller is a touring Music Photographer & Content Creator. And that, is actually how we met many years ago! It was back in my days of being a live music photographer myself when he and I met out on a DIY tour, and formed a friendship that ever since has truthfully been kept alive all by the internet! Fittingly, that's how we had this conv…

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15 MINUTE FRIDAY - Navigating Postpartum Mental Health: Advice for New Parents w/ Dr Hanisha Patel 22:32

1y ago22:32

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In this 15 Minute Friday, I sit down once more with Dr. Hanisha Patel and this time she's sharing thoughts and advice on how to balance mental health as a new parent. We cover; The importance of addressing mental health and supporting new parents' mental well-being postpartum, the disparity between expectations of parenthood and the reality of post…

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E88 - From Africa to America: A Creative Journey of Culture & Discovery with Brandon Manyara [REPOST] 2:17:22

1y ago2:17:22

2:17:22

Brandon Manyara is a Columbus, Ohio based Videographer + Founder of his brand Pinnacle Video Productions, Creative Director & Media Professor at Valor College. What was previously Episode 34 of What You Don't Hear is back to be heard again as now Episode 88, because I felt Brandon's story needed the spotlight once more! In what is still on of my fa…

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E87 - Growth, Compassion, & Self-Love: Unveiling the Inner Journey of Amy Minh Hạnh Corey 1:42:26

1y ago1:42:26

1:42:26

My guest this week is Amy Corey, and Amy, is a lot of things! Amy is a Musician, Singer/Songwriter, TEDx Speaker, Model, Motivational Speaker, Mindset/Life coach an truthfully, whatever else her heart desires! This conversation came about a few months ago while I was actually in between recordings for this show, but after a random email popped up f…

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15 MINUTE FRIDAY - Fueling Local Culture: The Vital Role of Artists & Small Businesses w/ Adam Lehman 22:49

1y ago22:49

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This Friday I toss 15 minutes on the clock and have Adam Lehman return to the show to delve into the importance of creativity and entrepreneurship in shaping a city's culture. We cover the power of artists and small businesses have in the community and how it's often overlooked or held down, learning how to leverage the power we hold as creators an…

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E86 - Breaking the Mold: Ambition, Humanity, & Politics with Morgan Harper 1:41:08

1y ago1:41:08

1:41:08

In this episode I sit down with Morgan Harper, who is an Ohio political candidate, community builder, and advocate for many things, which of course we dive into here! I was very stoked to finally get to sit down with Morgan and spend some time getting to know her story behind all that she does! We dive into her full story like she never has before …

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15 MINUTE FRIDAY - Rethinking Birth Control & Fertility w/ Dr. Hanisha Patel, ND 22:35

1y ago22:35

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In this 15 Minute Friday, Dr. Hanisha Patel returns to the show to talk different approaches and undertsandings of birth control and fertility. She shares valuable insights on birth control, hormonal imbalances, and optimizing fertility. We dig into the truth behind birth control's impact on hormones, the importance of understanding menstrual cycle…

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E85 - Reflections & Growth | Josh Emerick [Returns!] 2:35:20

1y ago2:35:20

2:35:20

You got it right, this ISN'T a repost, Josh Emerick is back on the show for an all NEW sit down, catching up from our last full story interview over 3 years ago! After I first sat down with Josh for his full length episode back in 2019, we decided that enough life has happened that it's time for a refresh and catch up! And in this one, Josh shares …

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15 MINUTE FRIDAY - Do You Positively Influence the People Around You? w/ Josh Emerick 21:40

1y ago21:40

21:40

Sometimes we gotta step back and think how we really impact those around us. No, this isn't a 15 Minute Friday about how to be a super cool influencer to people around you. It's instead a topic based around a question that my guest Josh Emerick and I often check in with ourselves on. How do we impact those around us? Are we actually being a positiv…

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E84 - Larry Robertson [REPOST] 1:48:40

1y ago1:48:40

1:48:40

What was originally Episode 12 back in 2020, is now #84, my original conversation with the talented Larry Robertson. Larry Robertson is a Poet, Stylist, Author and Artist, and I'm sure since we had this chat years ago, he's added more to that list! So this is another past episode from the early days of this show that I think deserves a revisit, as …

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E83 - Spencer Saylor of 'Wizard of Za' 2:02:52

1+ y ago2:02:52

2:02:52

Spencer Saylor is a cook and original creator of Wizard of Za pizza. While in recent history, Spencer sold his company 'Wizard of Za', he's still a dude who has a big passion for bringing people together over food! We dig into how the company started as a wild Pandemic hobby here in columbus, and how it grew to actually be sold, and yes we dig into…

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15 MINUTE FRIDAY - What's Missing in Conventional Postpartum w/ Dr. Hanisha Patel, ND 19:58

1+ y ago19:58

19:58

"Motherhood is not a diagnosis." On this 15 Minute Friday, Hanisha Patel returns to sit down with me again for the first time in 3 years. (Aside from her recent full episode repost!) In this one she's speaking on the topic of postpartum care for new mothers and what's missing in the conventional ways that have been in place for a while. This comes …

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E82 - Zach Thompson of The Scatter Joy Project 1:58:12

1+ y ago1:58:12

1:58:12

The Scatter Joy Project is a non-profit organization + apparel brand that focuses on fighting the stigma of/offering help surrounding mental health and mental health battles. I sit down in this one for a solid conversation with Zachariah Thompson of Scatter Joy to chat all things mental health, the brand itself, and of course his journey behind how…

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E81 - Davey Muise 2:59:44

1+ y ago2:59:44

2:59:44

Davey Muise is a Musician and vocalist in his new project Hematite, and past projects Trove and Vanna. In this episode Davey and I sit down virtually to finally bring an internet friendship to life (sort of!) for a very very fun and in depth conversations about all things life, hardships, creativity, music, pursuit of happiness, and of course, all …

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15 MINUTE FRIDAY - Breaking Down Goal-Setting & "To Do" Lists w/ Josh Emerick 20:58

1+ y ago20:58

20:58

In this 15 Minute Friday, it's all about goal-setting! I've got guest Josh Emerick back on to chat with me about something we're both passionate about, not just for ourselves but many of those we talk to, and that's how to set, plan for, break down and achieve goals. We cover why it's difficult to set/achieve our goals, how to plan for those goals,…

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E80 - Dr. Hanisha Patel, ND [REPOST] 1:55:48

1+ y ago1:55:48

1:55:48

This is a REPOST from what was originally Episode 27. Being three years into the show, I felt it was time to start shining some spotlight back on older solid episodes every once in a while. So here we go! This is, what I still believe to be an awesome conversation with Dr. Hanisha Patel, ND, who is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of the brand Mahan…

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E79 - Rasheedah Crawley 2:11:51

1+ y ago2:11:51

2:11:51

Rasheedah Crawly is an Entrepreneur and the Owner of Franklinton Market & Luxe Skincare. This week is such a fun and insightful episode as I sit and get to know Rasheedah and all that she does and wants to do right here in Columbus, OH. A few months ago I saw news that a "market" was coming to Franklinton, which is the area this podcast's studio cu…

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E78 - Will Deely 2:03:42

1+ y ago2:03:42

2:03:42

Will Deely is a musician, guitarist and singer/songwriter. While most often it’s over some Chipotle, this week I sit down with my friend Will Deely. We dive into his music infused back story of finding his passion for playing guitar and eventually singing, that led him through being the trusted “go to” guy for so many bands and artists over the yea…

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15 MINUTE FRIDAY - How to Quit A Job You Hate w/ Josh Emerick 21:06

1+ y ago21:06

21:06

With 15 minutes on the clock, I bring Josh back on to sit and share some thoughts and opinions with me on how to make that jump out of a job you hate, potentially a little less scary! We talk about making a plan and setting a deadline for yourself to make the decision, the sort of "life data" that's good to collect beforehand to inform your decisio…

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E77 - Nate Winkelmes [REPOST] 2:18:59

1+ y ago2:18:59

2:18:59

This is a REPOST from way back, of Episode 5! Being three years into the show now, I felt it was time to start shining some spotlight back on older solid episodes every once in a while. So here we go! This was my conversation with my multi-talented friend Nate Winkelmes. Nate is an Entrepreneur, Web Developer and musician/producer. This episode was…

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15 MINUTE FRIDAY - Empathy & Ego | Sharing One Quality We Feel Holds us Back w/ Josh Emerick 19:45

1+ y ago19:45

19:45

It's Friday. You know what that means! 15 minutes on the clock and Josh Emerick is back to chat with me once again, but we're taking a slightly different approch on the subject this week, as we each share one quality we possess that we actually feel often gets in our way and holds us back. We dig into what they are, and more so, the work we're each…

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