Finding Fulfillment

This episode is a little different. It’s not what happens in life, it’s how you choose to respond. Enjoy.

Seth Williams is a veterinary medicine student at the University of Missouri, based in Columbia, MO. Seth and I first met in the University of Miami Drumline, and proceeded to share the drum chair in both Men’s and Women’s Basketball bands, as well as each serving terms as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia chapter president. Along … Continue reading #13 – Seth Williams: Push Your Ego Aside →

Todd “Toddzilla” Austin is a musician, songwriter, bandleader and guitar expert based in Nashville, TN. Originally from Greensboro, NC, Todd has been a Nashville icon for over 20 years, with his signature style and jaw-dropping guitar performances. He has also been a fixture for many years as electric guitar guru at Nashville’s premier independent professional … Continue reading #12 – Todd “Toddzilla” Austin: Be Yourself…No, Really →

Jenny Denk is a board-certified music therapist and bereavement coordinator based in Austin, Texas. I met Jenny in The Band of the Hour marching band at the University of Miami, and our collective love for the school and its’ athletics has kept us in touch over the years. I find music therapy absolutely fascinating, and … Continue reading #11 – Jenny Denk: The Power of Music →

David Ask is a vocalist, published author and product designer based in Nashville, TN. In our most personal episode thus far, we discuss growing up in musical households, and how that contributed to the paths we eventually pursued later in life. We also examined our individual faith journeys as Christian men, and the ups and … Continue reading #10 – David Ask: Take it Slow →

Blair Breitreiter is a multi-instrumentalist, music educator, comic book author/illustrator, web designer and graphic designer located in Huntsville, Alabama. Blair and I are members of the alternative rock band Absinthe Junk (www.mypieceofjunk.com), and have played in various other projects throughout the last nearly 10 years. She is an absolute creative powerhouse, and I was so … Continue reading #9 – Blair Breitreiter: Lose Your Phone →

Ruthie Collins is a Curb Records recording artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally from Western New York, she has been a musician all of her life, and found her way to Nashville to pursue her dream. Ruthie describes what life is like for a Nashville recording artist, and how it can be so easy to … Continue reading #8 – Ruthie Collins: What Would Your Middle School Self Say? →

Hey Everyone! This is just a quick episode to touch on a couple of things to keep in mind during the holiday season, along with some of my favorite books I’ve read and apps I use. I’ve had a blast with the podcast so far this year, and I can’t wait to keep it going … Continue reading #7 – A Note for the Holidays →

What a fun conversation this was with two former co-workers and good friends. I worked alongside these fellas for years in the musical instrument business, working events across the country, and they even took video of my wedding! We cover strategies on facing the unknown, handling feedback, separating professional and personal worth, and how you … Continue reading #6 – Dune Baydoun & Daniel Brown: What Are You Waiting For? →

Nick D’Angiolillo is the Director of Licensing & Library Services at Naxos Music Group. I have known Nick since his freshmen year at the University of Miami (FL), where we both played in the Band of the Hour drumline. Our conversation digs deep into self-talk and decision-making processes, along with an exploration into what success … Continue reading #5 – Nick D’Angiolillo: Be Your Authentic Self →

Hey Everyone! I wanted to publish my first ever recording of a podcast, because it was a huge milestone for me to have finally beat back the doubt demons and just press record! It features a conversation with the star of episode #2, Paul Thompson. We had an awesome time discussing the music business, including … Continue reading BONUS: My Very First Episode, Featuring Paul Thompson! →

This episode features my first take at interviewing more than one person at a time, but it includes two of my best friends from childhood to take the edge off. We delved into numerous topics including high school hijinx, social status related to athletic involvement, and their experience growing up as only children with a … Continue reading #4 – Alejandro Bernard & Zac Davenport: Tales from Lansing, NY →

Dr. Megan Metzger recently completed her PhD in Politics from New York University, and is currently on a Carnegie Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Russian Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this episode we discuss the impact of social media in our own lives, and explore some tactics to avoid the pressures and misleading identities people … Continue reading #3 – Megan Metzger: Don’t Fight With Strangers on the Internet →

Paul Thompson (@thom_pson on twitter) is a freelance music writer based in Chicago, Illinois. He has written for outlets such as Pitchfork and Vice. We discuss his career, and take a deep dive inside the mind of a writer, dissecting elements such as writer’s block, the struggles of chasing down freelance work and striving for … Continue reading #2 – Paul Thompson: A Writer’s Challenge →

CPT Bradley Boone (@ba.boone on Instagram) is a Special Forces Officer in the United States Army. In this conversation, he discusses his childhood in a military family, never spending longer than 23 months in the same place. He then discusses his experience attending West Point, applying to Army Ranger school, and what tactics he’s used … Continue reading #1 – CPT Bradley Boone: Positivity Conquers the Unknown →

Struggling with FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)? Have you just achieved a huge milestone and are thinking, “now what?” Are you in a great situation in life that on paper you should be happy with, yet something just doesn’t quite feel right? Does your social media feed just make you feel like everyone else’s life … Continue reading Welcome to Finding Fulfillment! →