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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in the shoes of a firefighter? In this podcast I talk about calls that I have gone on and how they have helped me to build grit. I will help you understand why firefighters think the way we do. I will give you new perspective on life and help you change the way you look at things.
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Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
In this episode I got the opportunity to talk with Lisa Kortekaas. Lisa recently started her own program called Empower Nation. Lisa wants to empower the people that she is surrounded by. Heres the thing, Lisa has quite the story to tell surrounding why and how she got to starting her company. Lisa had a child early in life and had several moments that she had to pivot. I hope you enjoy the listen, Lisa has some passion and an amazing story! You can find Lisa on IG @Lisa.kortekaas and on facebook @ Lisa Kortekaas. You can learn more about empower Nation at empowernation.org.
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Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
In this episode I interview Joey YAK. Joey grew up in the music scene. From the outside it would be easy for someone to see him and think he had it all. The reality is that Joey was not satisfied and was not living a fulfilled life. Joey appeared to have it all when in fact he was broke and unhappy. Joey gave it all up to move back home and be true to who he was. Tune in and hear Joey YAK's amazing story, it is very impactful! You can find Joey YAK on facebook. Thanks for tuning in!
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Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
In this episode I interview Alfred Zayas. Alfred has an amazing story. He was born with a defect and had to have several surgeries through out his life as a child. Alfred wore a hat to cover up a large scar on his head so he was not impressed by it. Alfred overcame his insecurities from his scar and is doing some great things! I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did! You can find Alfred on IG @alfredzayasjr.
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Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
In this episode I'm sharing for the first time publicly my journey. I hit some pretty rock bottom lows in my life and I felt like my only escape was suicide. You're not alone. We all have some type of problem in our life. No one is immune to running into massive obstacles. If you need any help reach out to me our someone! I will always take the time out of my day to help you get through your struggles! Thanks for tuning in and I hope this episode helps you through your difficulties knowing your not alone!
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Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
In this episode I interview Mike Millner. Mike went through his life yo yo dieting. He realized that there had to be a better way to go about nutrition and fitness and went on a journey. Mike figured out how to control his diet and have some freedom. Mike now runs Pop Nutrition where he is changing peoples lives! Tune in to listen to our conversation about Mikes journey to nutrition freedom. You can find Mike on IG @Coach_Mike_Millner and on facebook in his facebook group Pop Nutrition.
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Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
In this episode I interview Clay Smeltzer. Clay started out his career working towards becoming a professional baseball player. In college Clay was a star, however he broke his thumb playing catcher. Instead of allowing his thumb to heal, Clay played 60 games with his injury. Ultimately this lead to Clay ruining his chances at ever becoming a professional player. Clay is glad it happened the way it did because he was able to find his true passion, helping Men. I really enjoyed the conversation and I hope you will too!
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Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
In this episode I interview Seth Clark. Seth had a tragic motor vehicle accident when he was 16. Seth went into a downward spiral after the accident. Seth got addicted to pain medication and gained a significant amount of weight. Seth weighed upwards of 400lbs . Seth woke up one day and decide enough was enough. Day by day he got off his pain medications and began to loose weight. Seth is now 200lbs lighter and continues to improve everyday. Seth is now seeking to help other people get through their pain medication addictions and is starting his own podcast. You can find him on facebook and IG @livingwithpainwell. Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
In this episode I talk to my guest Anthony Hammond. Anthony is all the was across the globe in Australia. Anthony build himself from a job that was not providing what he was looking for in life. He earned two dollars one day building apps and turned that into an empire. Anthony is now out to help as many people as he can find success in their own life. Anthony has the DOWORK Foundation on facebook where he provides amazing content and helps people build themselves. You can find him on facebook and on IG @ant_hammo. Look him up, he's a guy you want to follow! Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
In this episode I interview Shannon Boyle. Shannon had a life changing experience that caused her to have PTSD. Shannon worked her way through her PTSD and life changing event and is now in a completely different place. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. You can find Shannon on Facebook if you want to learn more about what she does.
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Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
In this episode I interview my wife Desiree Wingo. When I leave for work Desi has to hold down the fort. There are a lot of challenges that come with that. It's really good to get her perspective around what it is like to almost be like a single parent 2 days a week every week. Thank you for tuning in!
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