Going Places

Gregg Martin is a Two-Star Army General who served in the US Army for 35 years. Gregg's book: BIPOLAR GENERAL: My Forever War with Mental Illness, was published on September 15, 2023. Gregg joins us for a second time to discuss how his book is doing, updates on his mental health, everything he's been up to since our first interview, and so much more. You don't want to miss this interview filled with Gregg's authentic and raw battle with bipolar disorder.    You can check out Gregg's website here: https://www.generalgreggmartin.com You can order Gregg's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682479188 Check out our First Interview – Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-places/id1534358929?i=1000524019139 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UhX9vvrkIFoVFTdwxi3u8?si=471bb7b8bbd94031 Podbean: https://goingplacespodcast.podbean.com/e/gregg-martin-a-two-star-generals-war-with-bipolar-disorder/   TW: There is reference to suicidal ideation and severe mental health challenges in this episode. Gregg shares everything about his difficult battles throughout deep moments of mania and depression.

GOING PLACES IS BACK! Tune-in to hear a quick life update, what's coming for SEASON 5 of Going Places, and more!

Tune in to my part 2 interview with Simon Eisenbach where we catch up on everything he's been up to since our last interview. We chat about his fundraising efforts for an upcoming project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, his recent work making ski edits across the state of UT, his future career goals and so much more. You don't want to miss this conversation of community, storytelling, and adventure!   Here's where you can find Simon: Website: https://www.seisenbach.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simoneisenbach/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@seisenbach  

I had the chance to talk to Simon Eisenbach, who travels overseas to remote locations on a mission to capture the authentic and many times untold stories of NGOs across the globe. We met in line waiting to go on a zip-line, which got us talking about his incredible work...! As a self-proclaimed "Swiss army knife" of storytelling, Simon uses video, photo, and design to bring attention to amazing organizations in unique places. He is truly Going Places to make a difference and amplify incredible stories. Tune in to our conversation to hear more about his amazing work! He shares some crazy stories!   Here's where you can find Simon: Website: https://www.seisenbach.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simoneisenbach/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@seisenbach  

I had the chance to speak to perhaps two of the most joyous entrepreneurs in Green Bay! Ashley and Tyler are the co-founders of Ink+Splash, a hand crafted happy goods creator and distributor with a powerful mission to spread happiness, raise awareness for mental health, and give back to the community. Ink+Splash offers hand drawn water colored products and artwork as well as watercolor painting classes in the Green Bay Area. The company was inspired by Ashley's work as a pediatric mental health therapist in Northeast Wisconsin. You don't want to miss our conversation about entrepreneurship, mental health, and of course happy goods!  Learn more about Ink+Splash: Website - https://www.inkandsplash.art/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkandsplashboutique1/ Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/InkandSplashBoutique

Kristin Westrick is a Wisconsin-based Performance Coach on a mission to accelerate high performing student-athletes to an even higher level! She works with athletes and teams to help them mentally prepare for success. As a life-long athlete, Kristin grew up as a competitive figure skater and even moved away from home to train for eight to ten hours a day! She later discovered her love for endurance races: she has completed three Ironman Triathlons, over ten marathons, and countless other races. You don't want to miss our conversation about mindset, resilience, goal-setting, and so much more!   

Tune in to the 50th episode of Going Places, where host Cara Orbell reflects on the journey of creating the podcast in 2019 to now!   Hear more about The start of Going Places The amazing conversations and where they lead What's next for the pod! Thanks for tuning in, and I can't wait to see where you go!

Ryanne Cunningham is a yoga instructor, author, and business owner. Her passion in life is to teach yoga to professional athletes including many of the Green Bay Packers, NHL and NBA players. She is truly living her dream job! This career inspired her to write the book Yoga For Athletes. Ryanne is also the owner three businesses including Flow Yoga Studio in De Pere, WI. You don't want to miss our conversation about yoga, her passion for teaching athletes, and her incredible story! Find Ryanne here: Instagram  – https://www.instagram.com/ryannecunningham/ Flow Yoga – https://flowyoga-studio.com Yoga for Athletes – https://a.co/d/47cF0IX    

Sam Couch may win the Going Places award for coolest job: he is a professional adventure photographer!!! With a focus in decisive moment photography, Sam's mission is to capture exact moments in time to inspire others. Sam is also the host of The Heart of Adventure Podcast, an adventurer, a skier, and a trained geologist. You don't want to miss our conversation about his photography, his passion for inspiring others to get outdoors, and his incredible travels. Here's where you can find Sam: Heart of Adventure Podcast –https://open.spotify.com/show/38Me3EX4FdL1JTh9PlFbNz?si=543f33f5e46b4f40 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/samcouch_decisivemomentphoto/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@decisivemomentphoto?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Aaron Golub is an entrepreneur, athlete, and keynote speaker. He is the first legally blind athlete to play football in a division one game at Tulane University. His motivation, mindset, and focus have lead him to achieve many impressive feats. Tune in to our conversation about his football journey, his personal development as an athlete and professional, and his passion for entrepreneurship. You don't want to miss this interview filled with excellent advice to succeed in any area of life! Learn more about Aaron here: https://www.aarongolub.com

If you have ever been to a concert in Jackson Hole, WY, chances are you might see Shannon – you might be able to point out his ginormous hat. Shannon is the programming advisor for the Center for the Arts in Jackson Hole, WY. He is the founder of Jackson Hole Live! Concert Series and the owner of Live Event Strategies. Hailing from New London, WI, Shannon moved to Jackson in the 80's and worked as a bartender at the Mangy Moose. His world of organizing concerts, living out west, and working as a fly-fishing guide is bound to have numerous stories, and I was lucky to hear many during our conversation. You don't want to miss our conversation about all things Jackson, adventure, music, and more!

Ron's story is not complete without his music! Take a moment to tune in to Ron's performance titled Anahata Heart Chakra   You can find more of ShaamaahS here: Website - https://www.shaamaahs.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaamaahs/ Bandcamp - https://shaamaahs.bandcamp.com  

I had to opportunity to speak with Ron Fearing, creator of Shaamaahs: an Ambient Drone project based on natural tunings involving Tuvan Throat Singing, Mantra, Himalayan Singing Bowls, and Synth Soundscapes. In our conversation we discuss the power of meditation, Ron's background in music, and more! You don't want to miss our conversation!   To learn more about ShaamaahS, visit: Website - https://www.shaamaahs.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaamaahs/  

In this episode, I gives insight into my biggest changes since graduating college! You don't want to miss this episode filled with advice for how to approach major life changes and find career fulfillment.   Tune in to hear more about my experiences giving a SNC Talk, graduating college, moving across the country, starting my amazing marketing job at AuditMiner, and more!   Watch my SNC Talk "Improve Your Questions to Deepen Your Human Connection | SNCtalks 2022" -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKO0a3PEbTo&t=2s

Will McCormick is a photographer, a recent college graduate with a triple major, and a marketplace analyst at Backcountry! He recently moved across the country (with me!) to Utah where he is truly going places in all facets of life. You don't want to miss this episode filled with career advice, his mindset strategy, and more insights on the life of a Yooper in Utah. Check out Will's amazing photography on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustusmedia/

Susan Stein is the founder, playwright, and performer of the Etty Project. She has spent the past 11 years touring her original play, Etty to theaters, universities, schools, prisons and other venues across the country and internationally. The Etty project shares the journals and writings of Etty Hillesum, a young Jewish Dutch student living and writing in occupied Amsterdam in 1942. I had the opportunity to sit down with Susan after watching her play, and I was hooked. Her passion for her work is inspiring and beautiful. This is an episode you don't want to miss. You will hear more about the creation of the Etty Project, Susan's personal journey, and more about the true beauty in Etty's diary. Learn more about the Etty Project: https://ettyproject.org Etty Project Photographer: Ricardo Barros  

Going Places is going GLOBAL! Erin Carey is the founder and director of Roam Generation, a travel-focused PR agency. She currently lives on a 47-foot-yacht and travels across the globe. Hailing from Australia, Erin and her husband decided to leave the comfort-zone of the suburbs to pursue adventure with their two sons after watching a sailing documentary called Maidentrip. After intense research and planning, they ended up buying their yacht sight unseen! You do not want to miss this episode! It is filled with fantastic advice about pushing outside of the comfort zone. Erin's story will make you want to travel the world, and follow your dreams. Check out Roam Generation here: https://www.roamgeneration.com  

Here is a quick update on my experience becoming a yoga teacher.   Tune in to hear more about my certification process and my role now as a yoga instructor!

Kelly Mann is the Co-Founder and CEO of AuditMiner: an employee benefits auditing software company. She is also the founder of her own CPA firm, a mom of 3, and a cancer patient. In the middle of a pandemic, nearly 6 months after founding AuditMiner, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In April 2021, following multiple rounds of chemo, AuditMiner was launched. Tune in to hear an authentic conversation with a woman who graciously overcomes the many curveballs life throws. You do not want to miss her genuine story of resilience and growth, including her advice to finding true happiness.   Check out AuditMiner here: https://auditminer.com

Victoria Hines is on a mission to empower creatives to find a sustainable and holistic career path. With a unique career as a former actor, arts administrator, and event planner, she made her own career pivot to become a coach to creatives who may be facing burnout and frustration. She says it best herself: "Creative careers are not linear but rather open-world structures that can be difficult to navigate". Our conversation even inspired me to make my own career pivot! Tune in to hear Victoria's fantastic journey and wonderful career advice!    Check out Victoria's website: https://www.victoriahines.com Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c37f280525f4/email-newsletter-signup      

Lucy Bartholomew is an ultra-marathon runner hailing from Australia! Starting at age 15, Lucy has dominated the running world with a smile. An Ultra-Marathon is a race longer than a marathon (26 miles, 42.19km). Lucy has ran over 20! In 2018, she won 9 races and placed third at Western States. In 2021, she ran the rigorous Larapinta Trail documented through her new movie, "Running Out". She is also a plant-based athlete with a cookbook called "Sustain Your Ability".  I had the opportunity to sit down with Lucy to discuss her running journey, her passions of cooking plant-based, living sustainably, the world of ultra-marathons, and more! Our conversation was right after she completed the Larapinta Trail in Australia last May. You don't want to miss this conversation with an incredible athlete and human being!   Learn more about Lucy Here: https://www.lucybartholomew.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew/ Check out her new movie Running Out: https://www.runningoutmovie.com    

Steve Mariucci lives and breathes football, and he LOVES it, even at 45+ years playing, coaching, and analyzing the sport.  You don't want to miss this insightful interview rich with career and family advice! We discuss his upbringing, his extensive successful career, and the passion Mariucci has for all things family and football. We also dive into the mindset of football, highlighting his experiences coaching 9 hall of fame players throughout his career. Steve has had quite the career in football: starting from being co-captains with Tom Izzo at Iron Mountain High School to being on the 1975 Championship team at Northern Michigan University. After college, Steve quickly jumped around, moving his wife around the country 18 times to gain extensive experience coaching at D1 universities and pro-level teams. He was the quarterback coach for the Green Bay Packers, coaching Brett Favre from 1992-1996. He became the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 1997, then the Detroit Lions in 2003.  Now, you can find Steve on TV where he is an analyst for the NFL Network. Besides football, Steve is incredibly passionate about his roots in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the non-profit Beacon House, travel, being a dad, and more!   Check out Beacon House here: https://upbeaconhouse.org  

I just scored you a new favorite band! Hailing from Fond du Lac, WI, the Astronomers is an alternative pop band by Ben Baker and Michael Stensland who say it best themselves: they are "challenging the Alternative Pop scene of the midwest". This duo is not messing around: they have over 2 million total listens on Spotify, their song, "Overthinking" has 600,000+ listens, and they just released a new song called "Bad Type". Tune in to a conversation with Ben Baker and Michael Stensland about their humble beginnings, their latest album, and their summer of live music! If you alternative music, you don't want to miss this episode! Website: https://www.theastronomersmusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jx7HGyoa2APekVbiXZvFh?si=1UhMEN6NRsCS-oYBbzadLA  

Matt McDonell is the founder of Next 18, an organization that provides free week-long golf camps to veterans to provide a space for healing and mindfulness practices. Matt served as an Army Airborne Infantryman from 2011 to 2015 in both Germany and Afghanistan before medically retiring.  When he returned home, he became an entrepreneur until he faced a difficult struggle with mental health. Since his experience, he wanted to create a better way for veterans to heal which is why he founded Next 18. He is now on the way to becoming a social worker for first responders and veterans. Tune in to hear his experiences in the Army, his inspiration for starting Next 18, and his take on the current situation in Afghanistan. You don't want to miss this interview with fantastic mental health and veteran insights.   You can check out everything Matt does here: https://next18.org  

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the mind of a CEO? My interview with Mike Victorson dives into the ins and outs of one of the most interesting career paths a person could take! "Vic" is the CEO of M3, but he started in the mailroom! Tune in to hear his excellent advice in leadership, storytelling, and question formation, and hear how he has shaped the organic growth at M3 Insurance! If you don't know, M3 Insurance is Wisconsin's largest independent insurance broker. They help their clients buy insurance, manage risk, and keep people safe! I had the opportunity to intern here this summer!

Why do we create? What drives us to consistently, organically grow a project we started from nothing? This episode of Going Places is a reflection of my summer hiatus from publishing podcasts and my WHY... In this special episode, I dive into the personal journey with my podcast! Tune in, because I can't wait to see where you go!

Hala Taha is the founder and CEO of YAP Media and the Host of Young and Profiting Podcast! Hala's career journey started in radio, transitioning into the corporate world at HP. She then became an executive at Disney Streaming while running a growing podcast as a side hustle. Now, she is fully committed to her passion for Young and Profiting: a podcast and media management company! Tune in to hear Hala's secrets to entrepreneurship, podcasting, and networking! You don't want to miss her incredible story!

Gregg Martin is a Two Star Army General who served in the US Army for 35 years before resigning from his role as president of the National Defense University. Gregg graduated from West Point University, then went on to get two masters and a PHD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He had many incredible feats in the US Army, which he shares in our interview. However, he had a mental war brewing inside. His battle with bipolar disorder began silently in active combat in Iraq in 2003, but he was finally properly diagnosed in 2014 following his resignation. His mission today is to end the stigma of bipolar disorder and mental health, specifically in the military, by sharing his story. In our episode, Gregg shares his experiences in the Army including his incredible story of healing. He also dives into the work he does today to end the stigma of bipolar depression. You can check out Gregg's website here: https://www.generalgreggmartin.com You can find more about Gregg's story here: https://taskandpurpose.com/opinion/bipolar-disorder-gregg-martin-military-veterans/ Tune in to Gregg's interview with WBUR's Lisa Mullins here: https://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2021/05/24/army-general-gregg-martin-bipolar-disorder TW: There is reference to suicidal ideation and severe mental health challenges in this episode. Gregg shares everything about his difficult battles throughout deep moments of mania and depression.    

What does social media marketing mean to you? Amanda Relyea Voss is the CEO of Like A Voss Social Media, a recognized brand in social media management helping companies use social media in the best possible way for their brand, values, and voice. Hailing from Ontario Canada, Amanda is blazing her own trail and will not let anyone stop her! In this episode, we discuss her professional journey of many ups and downs, her values of authenticity and vulnerability, her passions for hiking, and more! Amanda also shares her experiences with mental health, and gives her take on the future of mental health in the professional world. Tune in for an action-packed episode with a boss and an incredible human being!    You can check out her website here: https://www.likeavosssm.com/  

¿¡Qué día es hoy clase?! In this episode of Going Places I have reconnected with my high-school Spanish teacher, Michelle Bastiani.    Michelle is truly a light for all Spanish students who brings so much enthusiasm and kindness to every single student. She brings service, music, and dance to every single class period!   Michelle also serves as a Consultant at the State and National level for Secondary Education Out of School Youth Students! She plays a huge role in helping migrant students fill in gaps for their education by writing curriculum for these programs!   In our conversation, Michelle discusses her journey of falling in love with Spanish through music, her experiences traveling, discovering her purpose, and more! Tune in for an excellent episode all about language and the WONDERFUL things Michelle does!    If you want to learn more about what Michelle does:   Check out the  iSOSY Migrant Education Consortium where she writes curriculum https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Migrant-Education-Program.aspx You can also check out her work with MaryKay, where she shares self care tips for many people including busy moms like her: MaryKay.com/mebastiani    

If you know anything about St. Norbert College, you may know that our President, Dr. Brian Bruess brings a smile to every student's face whenever he walks past. He lives and breathes the spirit of communio (SNC community) every day! I had the fantastic opportunity of sitting down with President Bruess to dive into his life as president. We discuss his upbringing, his time at SNC, and what he actually does as President. If you want to learn about what St. Norbert College is all about, I highly encourage you to tune in to my conversation with the former alum and current president. This is an episode you don't want to miss! You can learn more about St. Norbert College here: https://www.snc.edu

He's back... Norm Schriever has returned to going places with a new podcast, new stories, and a new adventure! Tune in to hear about his book, The Queens of Dragon Town, his podcast, Who in the World, and his adventures BACK in Costa Rica! Norm gives his take on entrepreneurship, how he serves through writing, and his BEST advice! You don't want to miss out!   Check out Norm's podcast, books, and monthly post-card here: https://www.normschriever.com    

Do you want to live abroad? Tune in to my conversation with Shannon Martin. Shannon is the director of communications at Podbean, a top podcast publishing and monetization platform, and a copyrighter and editor for Style & Substance Communications LLC. Shannon has a passion for podcasting, reading, writing, and TRAVEL! Tune in for our conversation about her journey of leaving the stressful 9 to 5 to move around the globe! She shares her experiences with what she calls, "Culture Excitement" instead of Culture Shock. Shannon also shares her COVID journey, and a plethora of fantastic stories from her adventures in Spain, China, and Southeast Asia.  Learn more about her amazing story at her blog: Two Who Travel.

I had the fantastic opportunity to talk to David Hennessey, creator of the hollistic self-development WONDER technique, for the second time on Going Places. In honor of my 21st birthday, he shared his expertise from his mini-course, "How to find and follow your purpose”.    In our conversation, David gives us an update on his journey, shares his best tips from the mini-course to find and follow your TRUE purpose and notice potential external influences, and he shares how to cultivate that passion into a happy, fufilling life.   Tune in for the second time to hear more excellent advice from David!   I encourage you to view his Online Personal Development Program! You can also receive his FREE Wonder Technique community gift package by going to this link. You can also learn more about his mini-course: Finding and Following your Purpose

I had the fantastic opportunity to sit down with the Iowa-Based, 5-man band named Citrus Sunday. Their music is self proclaimed "Rock-Zero:" a blend of Hard Rock and Blues with a Psychedelic feel. In Citrus Sunday Fashion, they have a lot to say about their adventures as a band!Tune in to hear about their journey as they document their humble beginnings of rehearsing on Sunday's to their new album, First Light. Citrus Sunday is comprised of Travis Siegel on Lead Vocals, Kameron Valdivia on Lead Guitar, Ethan Adato on Rhythm Guitar, Mitchell Wisnewski on bass and Ben Yusen on Drums. You can tune in to their music on all music platforms! Check them out on... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citrussunday/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citrussunday/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bGSEWSy5d2pwWOgFcXuGn?si=EWLhIIQwRHWSz1m4dsHTrw      

Sarah Barnes-Humphrey is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and supply chain Expert. She is the host of Let's Talk Supply Chain, a top supply chain podcast, and The Blended Podcast, where she leads conversations of diversity and inclusion. She is also the CEO of Shipz. Supply chain runs in her blood, but she has taken the industry to new heights by highlighting and amplifying voices on her podcast. Tune in for a conversation about supply chain, creating businesses that thrive, growing your social presence, and more!

Dr. Edward Nadimi is a Board Certified Dermatologist AND a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon based in San Diego, California. He loves using his skills to help others and finds fulfillment in being involved in caring for people. Edward is ALSO a world traveler with a passion for traveling to concerts. He has been all over the world, including embarking on the same study abroad program that I recently completed in Valencia, Spain.  In our conversation, we dive into his experiences in dermatology, his experiences studying abroad in Valencia, how he finds balance between dermatology and travel, and how he finds fulfillment in his career. Ed also gives excellent advice for how to protect our skin!

Marissa Michalkiewicz is the self-proclaimed "Give-A-Dammer" of Green Bay, Wisconsin. She is changing the game for college students and young professionals by providing incredible sustainability resources and opportunities, and highlighting wonderful organizations within the community! In her spare time, Marissa is also the Recycling and Solid waste program coordinator at Outagamie County, and a UWGB alum.  Giveadaam is an organization in Green Bay dedicated to optimizing waste streams, introducing sustainable housing, and incorporating the local community.  In our conversation, we discuss the creation of Giveadaam, its impact on the Green Bay community, how we can all be more sustainable and environmentally conscious, and more! You can check out Giveadaam and all they do on these social media platforms: Giveadaam Website: https://www.giveadaamventures.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadaamventures/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giveadaamventures    

David Hennessey is the founder of a life changing holistic self development program: the WONDER Technique. He is a coach, traveler, marathon runner, and hiker on a mission to help people achieve happiness and to pinpoint the opportunities in life that will lead to long-term wellbeing.  In this episode, we dive into the power of personal development and resilience, utilizing David's own life as a testament to the power of the mind . He provides excellent advice on how to utilize your skillset to hone your own gifts and commit to the life that makes you most happy. I encourage you to view his Online Personal Development Program! You can also receive his FREE Wonder Technique community gift package by going to this link.

Kayla Cropper is an expert when it comes to cultivating a personal image. She is on a mission to shift her client's energy from inner-critic to confident using mindset and personal styling. On this episode of Going Places, we dive into all angles of Kayla's work, including the many myths of the fashion world. Kayla provides a unique framework for sustainable shopping, how to avoid fast fashion, and how to approach fashion trends. Tune in for an insightful episode with a wealth of tips and tricks from a fashion expert!   You can learn more about Kayla's services here: kaylathea.com/get-started You can also find Kayla on: kaylathea.com/blog LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylathea/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaylathea11  

Brian Burke is an entrepreneur, Mac Expert, and the CEO of SellYourMac.com! SellYourMac.com buys Apple products to refurbish and sell, or recycle! Brian founded this company in 2006 to completely eliminate tech waste that ends up in landfills (and in our water!), and give dated technology a second chance. His positive, encouraging energy is infectious, and his mission for SellYourMac.com is changing the world!   In our conversation today, we talk about his experience in starting his company, how he was able to earn an 100% customer satisfaction rating on eBay, and how his passion for making a difference in this world propels his company forward.   You are guaranteed to learn something in this episode about technology, e-waste, entrepreneurship, and more!   In this action-packed episode of Going Places, we also dive into his 2021 goals, his passion for cooking, and his love for travel!   If you have any Mac products that you would like to sell to Brian, please use the promo code: https://www.sellyourmac.com/goingplaces.    Check out his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianthemacman/ . It is filled with excellent resources and motivating content!

You're listening to season 3 of Going Places! I can't wait to share amazing perspectives from unique individuals. Thanks for tuning in!

Photographers are some of my favorite people to interview, and Ally Laidlaw does not disappoint. Tune in for a unique episode about her passion for her craft, the power of taking one's picture, and a photography speed-round. You can find Ally's work at allysonlaidlaw.com and on Instagram @aallybird.

Ava Wettrick is a woman of many words, many metaphors, and fantastic stories. She is an excellent podcast host, and my research co-worker at Young and Profiting. Through her podcast, MentorZ, she has had the opportunity to interview fantastic individuals like Hala Taha, JT McCormick, Chase Hughes, Tom Bilyeu, and more! Today we talk about the creation of MentorZ, her love for deep conversations and connecting to others, her advice for Gen Z to calm down and enjoy the precious moments in life, her dog's weight loss journey, her goal setting mindset, and where she is going next (after COVID of course)! I can't wait to see where she ends up in 2021! Tune in for an excellent episode with an incredibly deep soul. You can find MentorZ on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentorz/id1335367033, and on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1snYtdb0wOMCzKEcEiIF7X?si=AvXCGOf6RqeCziWHaC0_sg.

This episode of Going Places is a quick, deep reflection into my 2020 goals and my hopes for 2021. The hardest part about setting yearly goals is accepting when I don't achieve them, but this year was successful in my career, in school, and in my personal life. I can't wait to see what I accomplish in 2021.

Eric Pahl, cofounder of OmniLife, is the truest definition of an entrepreneur. He founded his company, OmniLife, with a college classmate, Dalton Shaull. OmniLife is a communication app for the transportation and procurement of organs and tissue transplants. His mission is to change the healthcare industry and save lives through facilitating communication in the organ transplant process. In our conversation, we go in depth about OmniLife's journey and Eric's personal journey. Eric provides vital advice for entrepreneurs, insight on the healthcare industry, and unique stories from his experiences! Tune in for an excellent interview!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in college with COVID? One of the strangest times right now is when a college student is quarantined or isolated for having or being exposed to COVID. Here I documented my time in isolation for 7 days after testing positive for COVID. Tune in for a unique episode where I talk about my experience working, studying, and living in a hotel room. Thanks to everyone who supported me during this strange time of my life!

Lauren Murphy wears many hats in the music industry. She is a Music Business major at Belmont University, she created the management and booking company Pink Dino Management, and she is a concert expert! She is also my best friend from high school. Although we went on different paths for college, we reconnected for this interview reminiscing on our high school adventures of going to over 25 concerts together! Lauren's story is fascinating, and she gives insight on the current impacts of COVID on the music industry. If you ever wondered what a Music Business Major does, tune in to hear her unique story!

If you talk to any athlete, they would say the coolest job you could ever have is being a trainer! Tony and Will from the Tony G Show and I would tend to agree! We sat down with BearsFit Trainer, Nick Kazarian, to discuss his journey to becoming a trainer, working with a multitude of different people, including professional athletes. Nick has an incredible story as a Veteran, Athlete, and Chicago Sports Fan. You've never seen Bears and Packer Fans get along so well! Tune in for a great show about personal growth, athletic success, and the do's and don'ts of the gym!

This week, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing my favorite travel author, Norm Schriever. Norm is the author of South of Normal, Pushups in the Prayer Room, The Queens of Dragon Town and more! He is a self-proclaimed cultural mad scientist and loves to share his travel advice and experiences. His stories are incredibly relatable, and hilariously crazy! In this episode, we talk about his adventures around the world and reflect on a few of my favorite stories from South of Normal and Pushups in the Prayer Room. We also talk about Norm's passion for connecting with others and meeting new people on his travels. He was uniquely impacted by COVID in the fact that he left the Philippines right before a strict lockdown. He hasn't seen his girlfriend in 8 months! Norm uses his writing to connect with people from all walks of life. His stories show the impact on how travel increases empathy and human connection. It was truly an honor to interview him! Although we cannot travel now, this interview is a wonderful way to reminiscence on the power of travel! Tune in for a wonderful episode and stay tuned for part 2 in November 2020!

This week, I had the wonderful opportunity of reconnecting with Diana Delbecchi. I know her as the former Assistant Director of the St. Norbert College Gap Experience. However, she wears many hats in the Green Bay community. She is the founder of United Resisters, a non-profit program for Somali women. She is currently a Schools Resource coordinator at the Green Bay Area Public School System, where she created a program for children to receive eye glasses. If there is a problem regarding education access in the community, Diana creates a project to solve it. As a graduate of UWGB, Diana created the FLITE (Future Leaders Inspired Through Empowerment) program to encourage and educate high school students about college! Diana has a very unique international perspective and a love for traveling to new places. She received her Masters in Gender, Globalization, and Human Rights from University of Ireland, Galway. She also worked in a refugee camp in Greece during the Refugee Crisis of 2015. In our episode, we explore her passion, her involvement in the community, our experience on Gap, and her experience abroad. We also discuss the power of experiential learning, and how it has shaped our growth as human beings. This interview is filled with positive energy and empowering stories. I highly recommend you listen! You can learn more about Diana's journey here.