Learn from exceptional people and mentors on living a wholistically successful life in your early 20's. The power of mentorship is life changing and these conversations are a reflection of that. Conversations include but are not limited to; faith, business, success, mindset, purpose and calling, philosophy on life and so much more. All centered on learning to become the best version of yourself, and to live an extra-ordinary life. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do :)
The Grasping Life podcast is truly a gem in the world of podcasts. With its relatable and inspiring content, it has the power to resonate with people from all walks of life. As a business owner, wife, and mother myself, I found the interview with Sabrina particularly impactful. Her story hit home for me, as we share similar values and desires. It's refreshing to see that there are others out there who strive not only for career success but also prioritize the important things in life - love and giving of oneself.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the thoughtfulness and engagement that Lane brings to each episode. His ability to create interesting discussions through great questions is truly commendable. The guests on the show are always fun and diverse, which adds to the overall appeal. Listening to their stories and hearing their thoughts and purpose behind each episode is incredibly insightful and inspiring. It sparks curiosity within me to learn more about different perspectives and experiences.
While The Grasping Life podcast has many strengths, it would be remiss not to mention any potential drawbacks. One aspect that could be improved upon is the frequency of new episodes. As a listener who eagerly awaits each new release, it can sometimes feel like they don't come often enough. However, quality over quantity is important in podcasting, so it's understandable if this is a deliberate choice by the creators.
In conclusion, The Grasping Life podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and motivation in their own lives. The relatability of its content, combined with Lane's engaging hosting style and intriguing guests, makes for an incredibly enjoyable listening experience. It ignites a sense of curiosity within listeners while leaving them feeling inspired to take action on what truly matters - love and giving of oneself. Overall, it's safe to say that this podcast is truly something special.
In this Episode of the Grasping Life Podcast it was my absolute pleasure to speak with Mark Carleton.Mark has worked for Liberty Media since 2003, John Malone's Mass Media Company, notably owning Sirius XM, The Atlanta Braves, Live Nation, and Formula One among others. Mark recently retired from his role as CFO and is now a Senior Business Consultant where he is even more involved in the companies Liberty Media owns.During the podcast, Mark and I discuss his many years of experience and wisdom in the business world, how he got to where he is, an inside look at Liberty Media, effectively managing teams, prioritizing his time and much more.As someone in the Finance world, Mark is truly someone I look up to. I learned so much from this conversation, and I believe his principles are universal.
In this episode, it was my pleasure to record Sabrina Bailey - SVP and Head of Digital Investment Advice for Northern Trust Asset Management, a firm with more than $1.0Tn is Assets Under Management that has been around for over 120 years.As I've gotten to know Sabrina, I'm blown away by her authentic and genuine leadership style that has already had her recognized as a Distinguished Woman Investment Professional of the year by Women Investment Professionals in 2017 and a "40 under 40" by Crain's Chicago Business in 2016.We discuss everything from building a successful career, leadership styles, time outside of work, being involved in non-profits and much more.Hope you enjoy :)
For the very last episode in Season 1 of the Grasping Life Podcast I interview one of my college lifting partners and constant motivator Ivan Ayala. Ivan just graduated from @George Fox University in Biology and his dreams as a Doctor are without a limit..He's one of the absolute hardest working yet kind-hearted people I know, all with a very grand vision for medicine. His story is amazing and he's someone I aspire to embody..This wraps up Season 1 so be sure to check back soon for what's next in store!
In this episode I'm joined by Evan Engstrom. After just graduating from George Fox University, Evan is already a stand-out video creator and editor with both big goals, and a grounded personality.He has been mostly self taught with extreme dedication and the help of some amazing mentors. We discuss how he thinks about life, his future, developing his passion, making value based decisions AND he flips the script asking me about my faith, starting here soon on Wall Street and more.If you want to follow the journey and get live updates be sure to follow The Grasping Life Podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/grasping_life_podcast/. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts at 720-625-2905 or on IG :)
In this episode I'm joined by my good friend Drake Dawson. Drake is an exceptional human, aspiring engineer, Christ-follower, and community oriented person who embodies what it means to live life in the present moment.I've seen Drake grow so much even the last year and we discuss hitting a low and growing stronger from it, living out his spiritual practices as a Christian in his daily life, why he joined a monastic order and so much more. Every time I speak with Drake I'm encouraged and this conversation is no different. Be sure to follow the journey and get episode releases on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/grasping_life_podcast/. As always, I'd love to here what you think at 720-625-2905 or on IG. Hope you enjoy :)
In this episode I speak with the kind, humble, and caring Emily Holder. Emily just graduated from George Fox University in Marketing and after playing on the woman's basketball team for all 4 years of college. We dive deep into humble leadership, her heightened sense of awareness, her love for others, working her butt off, understanding where God has her and where she thinks she ultimately wants to be, leading underclassman as an RA and much more. Emily is truly someone I look up to and I enjoyed this convo very much. If you'd like, follow the podcast journey on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/grasping_life_podcast/, leave a review on this platform, subscribe and share with your friends if you got value out of this. You can also text me at 720-625-2905, I would love to connect and hear any and all feedback.
For this episode I sit down with the hard-working, positive and creative Nate Vario, standout 2020 George Fox University Graphic Design Grad. Nate has an older brother who's always pushed him from an early age. We talk about ways he's grown this passion for Graphic Design and telling a story, how and why he still seeks out people so much better than him in areas of life, going the extra mile in networking and cold-emailing to help himself stand out, what it was like and why he got married in the middle of College, and more. Nate is very to the point and I really enjoyed this conversation. If you'd like, follow the podcast journey on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/grasping_life_podcast/, leave a review on this platform, subscribe and share with your friends if you got value out of this. You can also text me at 720-625-2905, I would love to connect and hear any and all feedback.
For the 3rd episode, I sit down with fellow 2020 George Fox grad, Joel Sigrist. Joel is by far one of the most intentional people I know; intentional about his growth, his future and every other part of his life.He's a driven entrepreneur who's currently running Prolink, helping job seekers on LinkedIn by optimizing their LinkedIn profiles to get more views from recruiters.He also has two podcasts. "Bite Sized Philosophy" breaks down quotes and philosophy about life in insightful weekly episodes under 10 minutes long, and "How to Get a Job During a Pandemic" (coming soon!) is him interviewing top recruiters to solve that exact problem.As he famously quotes, he truly lives his life by design and after every conversation with him, I learn something new and am left more encouraged. This conversation is no different.Be sure to give this episode a listen and check out his podcast Bite Sized Philosophy on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this conversation, or even if you didn't, you won't regret following Joel on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-sigrist/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sigristmedia/?hl=en for even more wisdom and encouragement.
In the second episode, it's my pleasure to introduce Jaden Sheffey. Jaden took running start in high school, graduating from George Fox in only two years as both a standout Business Marketing student and also our starting quarterback for the football team both years. He's played football his entire life, and in between our recording and this release, he committed to the University of Washington to play quarterback and get his MBA. While Jaden has an impressive track record, his best trait is his humble commitment to serving the Lord and caring for those around him. He's a naturally gifted leader and someone that each of us can learn from. We get deep into his struggles and insight on balancing both having high ambitions while also serving the Lord above all, how he defines his character, denying worldly idols, and so much more. I would love to connect and hear feedback on how to make the podcast better and understand more of what you'd like to see. Text me at 720-625-2905, email at lane.kimbro@gmail.com, and feel free to follow the Grasping Life Podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/grasping_life_podcast
In the very FIRST episode of the Grasping Life Podcast I'm joined by Lydia Taw, 2020 George Fox University Grad in Computer Science and an overall exceptional human.She has an extremely unique background growing up home-schooled in a Taiwanese-American and Christian home. We discuss the ways that's shaped her, the development of her faith, how she's "found herself" in college and through work, the impressive job she's about to begin at Amazon, and much much more. Lydia has a special way of articulating her thoughts and there's a lot to learn here. Really hope you enjoy! Connect and please let me know any and all feedback you may have by texting me at 720-625-2905, emailing at lane.kimbro@gmail.com, and by following the Grasping Life Podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/grasping_life_podcast/
Thank you so much for joining me for the release of the Grasping Life Podcast.Season 1 is an ode to my time, growth, community and the people I've met at George Fox University during my 4 years there. This season is filled with 8 stellar George Fox 2020 grads that I look up to and who have consistently challenged me to be better. They each uniquely tell their stories and share perspectives on life, their own growth, and faith that each and every one of us can learn from.I had a blast recording these. I'm grateful for your ear and will do everything I can to enrich your life through the stories and expertise of extraordinary people.If you haven't already, hit the subscribe button and follow us on Instagram @grasping_life_podcast https://www.instagram.com/grasping_life_podcast/
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