#44 - Balancing a life of Entrepreneurship and Surfing with Ryan Hellriegel iAlign: Your better life in 60 seconds Currently in beta and planned to be released to the public October 2023. Links: iAlign Website: ialign.app Personal Website and Book: flintmitchell.com TikTok @ialign.app Youtube @ialign Instagram: @flintmitchelldotcom Email: ialign@ia…

#43 - Building Community with Coffee with Abby Cleary iAlign: Your better life in 60 seconds Currently in beta and planned to be released to the public October 2023. Links: iAlign Website: ialign.app Personal Website and Book: flintmitchell.com TikTok @ialign.app Youtube @ialign Instagram: @flintmitchelldotcom Email: ialign@ialign.app ©Flint Mitche…

#42 - Rediscovering the Importance of Connection with Former D1 Athlete and Entrepreneur Joe Conway iAlign: Your better life in 60 seconds Currently in beta and planned to be released to the public October 2023. Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts Links: iAlign Website: ialign.app Personal Website and Book: flintmitchell.com TikTok @ialign.app Youtube …

Updates on my book, podcast, and everything else related to Seeking Authenticity: Website: flintmitchell.com Instagram: @flintmitchelldotcom https://www.instagram.com/flintmitchelldotcom/ Email: seekingauthenticitypodcast@gmail.com ©Flint Mitchell Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts Links: iAlign Website: ialign.app Personal Website and Book: flintmitc…

Andrew Kivett just walked across America! Andrew is only 21 years old and in this episode we talk about his walk across the country, both the positive and experiences from the journey, finding inspiration and friendship from Mike Posner, and about settling back into normal life afterwards. Check it out! You can see more about him on his instagram a…

Find out more about Jeff at his website: https://www.jeffwellen.com ----- Updates on my book, podcast, and everything else related to Seeking Authenticity: flintmitchell.com Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/seekingauthenticitypodcast/ ©Flint Mitchell Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts Links: iAlign Website: ialign.app Personal Website and Book: f…

Before we jump into this episode, I want to keep you posted about my book, also named Seeking Authenticity. It’s coming out later this month, October 2021! I’ll have exact dates in the coming weeks. I’ve been receiving some remarkable feedback about it so far and I’m excited to share it with you. You can find out more at my website flintmitchell.co…

The priorities of life have kept me from posting these podcasts for a while, so I’m excited to bring them back. I have a book coming out this October 2021 and I’ll be releasing episodes of this podcast at a slower pace this time during the process of publishing that book. The book is called Seeking Authenticity and follows similar trends from this …

Roz Savage changed her life in her thirties, when through an environment epiphany, she completely shifted her direction from her current role in management consulting to become a world class adventurer. As you and I spent our days commuting to class or the office, she was rowing across the oceans for many months at a time, completely alone. She has…

I was introduced to Philip Godwin by Zach Smith, a former podcast guest who hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. Like Zach, Philip has found himself crossing the finish line of endurance events, doing several runs from 30 to 50 and even 100 miles at a time. In this conversation, however, before we dive into his path with running, we touch on the beginnin…

Mike Sinnott is a forensic biomechanist, determining the true causes of accidents, and the human and mechanical factors that may have contributed to it. In this conversation we talk a bit about how he got into the field and why he loves it, including a really insane story from his graduate school years and the work ethic required at a young age to …

Zach Smith hiked the entirety of the Pacific Crest Trail, a backpacking trail that extends over 2600 miles from the Mexican border to Canadian border, trekking through deserts and high mountain ranges. He used this trek to raise thousands of dollars of support for Youth Assisting Youth, a non-profit charity aimed at providing mentors to at-risk you…

John Beede has completed the seven summits, meaning he has climbed the tallest summit on all 7 continents, including Mt. Everest and Mt. Vinson in Antarctica. He is also a motivational speaker and author, with his new book, The Warrior Challenge: 8 Quests for Boys to Grow up with Kindness, Courage, and Grit, aimed at using his adventures and experi…

Gaby is both an editor and writer for companies like the Motley Fool and Credit Karma, while also hosting her own podcast, Anthrobiology, a show about her personal passion for physical and biological anthropology. I really enjoyed meeting Gaby because right from the beginning she brought both an enthusiastic and curious mindset into our first chat.…

Claire Wallace is an outdoor expedition guide and polar law specialist who has made over 50 trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. Claire has a fantastic story of finding her passion while actively traveling and searching for a career after college. In this conversation we not only talk about how she became an polar expedition guide, but also what she …

In this episode I talk with Oli Russell-Cowan, the founder of Rad Season, which is an event and accommodation planning company for festivals and events that lie a bit out of the mainstream. Oli has a strong passion for action sports and traveling and has found a calling in helping make these types of events that you might not hear about a bit more …

In this episode, I talk with Greg Akinbiyi. Greg is a former Duke football player, businessman and consultant, who I had the pleasure of connecting with through Ellen Leanse, another guest of this podcast on episode 2. We had a fantastic conversation over the phone somehow spanning masculinity, death and grieving, and success in just 30 minutes so …

In this episode I talk with my longtime friend and future roommate Phillip White! Phil and I grew up in the Bay Area, California in the same classrooms, soccer teams, and friend groups. After going to different high schools, we ended up at the same university 1500 miles from home. Though we grew up with similar demeanors, we had fairly different ex…

In this episode I talk with Gustavo Camolinga! Gus is the owner of McDermaid Painting in Mountain View California. When he was 16 years old he immigrated to the United States and began a new life of work away from family and friends back in Mexico. In this conversation we talk about Gus' path to the US, paying a coyote to lead him across the Mexico…

An episode reviewing season 1 so that you might find an episode to go listen to! ----- Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/seekingauthenticitypodcast/ Podcast Website: https://seekingauthenticity.buzzsprout.com/ ©Flint Mitchell Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts Links: iAlign Website: ialign.app Personal Website and Book: flintmitchell.com TikTok @i…

Robert’s journey with soccer has taken him to the Oakland Roots, where he currently plays professionally. On the field he’s incredibly determined and focused on the game, and while those aspects of his character still come out off the pitch, his laughs and smiles generally take a front seat. In this conversation we talk about quite a bit, ranging f…

Find out more about Faith on her website, https://faithfay.com! You can see her art and the films she has been a part of/produced, her new adventure with the FAY (Faith, Art, & Youth) program, which seeks to inspire others through art, and about her wonderful philanthropic endeavors. Episode description: Faith Fay is an artist, athlete, actress, fi…

Taylor Barg is a former division 1 soccer player for SMU who went into engineering after university. She recently shifted her path toward medicine, however, by entering a post-baccalaureate program. I met Taylor when I played as a practice player my sophomore year on the women’s soccer team and as I mention in the episode, even as a younger player,…

A note from Craig if you're interested in getting more information about volunteering!: My name is Craig Schroeder, Volunteer Services Director at Mission Hospice & Home Care. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Mission Hospice & Home Care! As a local and independent nonprofit, Mission Hospice & Home Care provides personalized, compass…

Joanne Castillo is a 15 year Air Force veteran and the owner of Infalible Fit who focuses on helping clients lose weight by understanding the underlying reasons why they might be struggling in the first place. Instead of just looking for the perfect diet or workout routine, she places a priority on creating a strong mind and positive habits. This s…

Brandon Maddox is a stud. Just from the several encounters he and I have had over the years, it’s easy to see that Brandon goes through life with a perspective of gratitude. That was one of the main reasons I was stoked to have him on the podcast and why I respect what he has to say. In this conversation we talk about his roots from a small town in…

Gabby Zanutta is an architect who studied at the University of Kansas. I met Gabby in high school through soccer and wasn’t surprised when I found out she walked onto Kansas’ D1 soccer team. She was always extremely competitive on the field, but also kind and open as a person off the pitch. Having not talked for years, it was fun to reconnect and s…

Trevor Thomas worked in investment banking in New York before leaving to backpack around SouthEast Asia. Along the trip he worked in hostels, fell in love with SCUBA diving, and realized one of his greatest passions comes from the joy that he receives by building connections. We talk about where he was at before making the decision to leave a hard-…

I’ve known Martin my entire life through family, he’s the kind of guy who tells the waiter at a restaurant that it’s your birthday when it’s not… every single time you go out. Martin is loaded with jokes and fun stories, but he’s also incredibly passionate about his field of work. He absolutely loves the movies - from the process of how they’re mad…

Kristen and I met through yoga and she helped me embark on my adventure last year. I really value her experience and what she has to say. Over the past several years she’s transitioned from a career in business analytics at companies like Safeway and Sephora to an exciting new journey as an executive and life coach and yoga instructor. Here, we tal…

Caden Waidyatillika is a really genuine and kind friend of mine I met while I was on Oahu. Our mothers grew up together and so when I went to live on Oahu for a bit, meeting him was like already having a bit of family out on the islands. The first thing I noticed about him, was how connected with the environment and how intentional he is about pres…

Juliana Burton is a good friend of mine who has consistently inspired me with her steadfast work ethic, strength, and ambition. At just 25 years old, Juliana is a senior financial analyst for Intel and on the board of directors for the Network of Intel African Americans. Here, we talk about her experience hosting a TED style talk, about trying to f…

I met Akinjide Onifade playing club soccer in college, when he was studying pre-med and working as a scribe in local hospitals. Now he is currently a 4th year medical student at UT Southwestern. I think everyone has people in their life that they naturally want to be around. They’re the ones who others want to listen to and honestly care about what…

Ross Robinson has been leading snowmobiling tours in the United States and South America for the last six years. While on this adventure, he started creating content via vlogs, podcasts, and social media and has accrued a large following. It’s no wonder that people enjoy following him too, his authentic character is absolutely contagious. We talk a…

Noah Earland is a friend of mine from college who is currently pursuing his MD-PhD in training to become a medical scientist. Through a variety of research internships and jobs, he found from an early age the excitement that comes from asking good questions. Now in his training, it’s more relevant than ever, as the big questions he’s starting to as…

Lisa Otsuka is my AP literature teacher from high school and she is one of the most dedicated teachers I’ve ever had the privilege of being taught by. Here, we talk about her time teaching in a township in South Africa during apartheid and about the ensuing passion to help underserved communities. Likewise we talk about the power of building a stro…

Mike Graczyk is a good friend of mine, who was a goalkeeper for the University of New Mexico before being drafted to play professionally. After several years in the MLS, he coached at Stanford, Harvard, his alma mater, the University of New Mexico, New Mexico United, the state’s first professional soccer team, and now at Notre Dame. Mike was a coac…

Robin Hauser is a documentary filmmaker who has produced several widely-known and impactful films including Running for Jim, which follows a high-school cross country team as they vie for a state championship for their coach, who was diagnosed with ALS earlier that season, and Code: Debugging the Gender Gap, which looks into the current gender disp…

Brian Kelley is one of my best friends and former soccer teammates. While playing collegiate soccer at Trinity College, he transitioned from his athletic endeavors as a varsity athlete to another passion of his: music. He’s now a professional DJ and music producer who goes by the stage name BKAYE. We talk about that shift in priorities from soccer …

Madison McKay is a best friend of mine from college. Being completely honest, I don’t think you could find a person who, in conversation with Madison, wouldn’t feel like she truly means well. It’s one of the reasons I have always tried to keep in contact with her, she’s a kind soul who wants to invest in and help the people around her. And that kin…

Michael Saunders is a former collegiate cheerleader and professional dancer. In college he worked his way into an athletic scholarship as a cheerleader with no prior cheerleading experience. And then at the end of college he started from scratch again with dancing, going from having no formal dance instruction to performing in front of crowds with …

Tyrrell Nelson and I met while I was interning in her group at Roche and I instantly loved her personality. She speaks her mind articulately in a way that not only brings up fun topics and good arguments, but that also supports them and makes you think. To be honest, she was also the greatest teacher I had in microbiology, and I don’t even think sh…

In this episode I talk with Gary Silberstein, an absolutely fantastic gentleman I met last year. This guy is a legend, honestly. Though he is 79 and I’m 25, when we’re hanging out I always feel like I’m talking to someone younger than me, just much wiser. We’ve surfed the point in Santa Cruz together, he’s introduced me to some of the original memb…

Ellen Leanse has a wealth of absolutely wild experiences through a career that seems to parallel much of the technology growth in the Bay Area. She worked with Apple during the Lisa and Macintosh launches, as well as with Google, Facebook, Samsung, and a variety of other fascinating organizations. With these experiences under her belt, Ellen has al…

Hiya! Welcome to Seeking Authenticity. My name is Flint Mitchell, and I'm really amped about this new adventure. This episode explains who I am, why I am doing this podcast, and what you have to gain from listening. The real episodes will be airing August 3rd, 2020. I will be posting tons of great content over the first two weeks. After that, podca…