If They Can Do It

This week we talk to Maria George.  She is the social media personality known as @fiercelyfitmama . She is known the lady who lost 200 lbs and can be found every morning dancing before working out on Instagram!  She tells us her journey from making a choice to change, how she started positing on social media, how her marriage has made it through the journey, and how she has changed her mindset towards her health and her body. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on the podcast so that stories like his get to as many people as possible. 

This week we talk to Sherri Herrell.  She is the social media personality known as @shewwsheww . She is known as the funny Millennial Mom who highlights fashion, music and everything 90s! She was also one of my fitness coaches when I began learning how to lift weights.  She gives her perspective on what it is like to be "internet famous" to her kids friends, and what she has had to overcome in her life to get to where she is now.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on the podcast so that stories like his get to as many people as possible. 

This week we talk to Josh Bissell.  He is an Austin-based musician who recently left his job to pursue music full-time. We talk about about how he approached taking that risk, his faith, and the modern day church. His story is sure to inspire you!Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on the podcast so that stories like his get to as many people as possible. 

This week we welcome back Jessica Christie.  She is a life coach, and we discuss how we are approaching our personal growth as we go into 2025. It may be surprising what we have to say about goal setting, manifesting/prayer, and healing. This episode is sure you bring you value as you approach a new year!

This week I talk with Niki.  She is navigating the modern dating world while the "Battle of the Sexes" seems to rage around her. This episode we navigate our personal stories, how the internet has gamified human relationships, and politics has contributed to sowing distrust between the sexes.  This conversation is definitely relevant in today's world. 

This week I talk with Daiane Patterson.  She was born in Brazil in a family that was content with life as it was, but knew that she wanted more. This episode is about her story and how she was determined to get to America, and how she built a life that years before she hoped was possible.  You will be inspired by his story!

This week I talk with Jessica Christie.  She was a wedding photographer who was traveling the world and making well into 6 figures a year doing what she loved.  She came to realize that she is great at taking photos, but she LOVED making connections and pulling the best out of others in her shoots. That's why she has decided to start over and begin to build a business as a life coach.   This episode is about her story in finding the courage to start over, and go after what makes her passionate about life!

This week I talk with Dianne Tubbs.  She is a vocal coach who helps her students find their voice and confidence, but she also had her confidence shattered by a song that every knows: The Star Spangled Banner.  This episode is about her story in finding her confidence and how you can find yours.  You will be inspired by her story!

This week I talk with Matt Oleson.  He moved to the US from Japan, and made a small group of friends who have been the people in his life who have been pivotal to his personal growth. This episode is about his story and how he has viewed every set back as an opportunity to become a stronger person.  You will be inspired by his story!

This week I talk with Zana Carbajal.  She spent YEARS working for a job that ultimately didn't align with who she is what what she values. She had to make a choice. This episode is about her decision to leave what she thought she wanted to taking a step back so that she can be the person and mom that she wants to be.  She will absolutely inspire and encourage you. 

This week I talk with Briana Stolz.  Her story is one that is a testament to a mother's heart for her child. She tells us about the the story of her son's diagnosis with epilepsy and how it impacted her and her family. This conversation is truly inspiring as she navigates how to be her son's advocate, and finding Drs that she she trusts even as her son's medications were turning him into a child she didn't recognize. Through it all, she knew in her heart who her loving, care-free son truly is and details the fight her family undertook to bring him back. 

This week I talk with Tullian Tchividjian.  His story is another familiar story of a high profile pastor's "fall from Grace". However, I believe Tullian would describe it as a fall INTO grace. This conversation is truly profound in that we both lost our first marriages to adultery BUT Jesus never quit pursuing us.  His new book "Carnage & Grace: Confessions of an Adulterous Heart" details his fall into the love of God and is sure to encourage anyone who wonders if God's grace is as amazing as the old hymn proclaims.PURCHASE TULLIAN'S BOOK HERE. AMAZON

This week, Isaac sits down with Ayme, host of For the Souls Podcast, to discuss how the trauma she has experienced in life has impacted her as a parent and a wife, and how authenticity has been her tool to help others heal. Being molested as a child to how that impacted her marriage, Ayme shares that just because we are all broken doesn't mean we can be made whole.

This week, Isaac sits down with Jimmy House to discuss what how the past 3 years has led him to find his purpose, and how he is confidence he will be a superhero for millions of kids. From picking up and moving to Texas to winning his first professional wrestling match, Jimmy shares how his confidence stems from not what he is able to accomplish, the impact he is able to make by accomplishing it.

This week, Isaac sits down with Kalei Last to discuss how she has gone from being a pastor's kid to finding her identity as leader.  ALL WHILE PASTORING YOUTH DURING COVID.  From the importance leading with boldness to learning how to honor her parents ministry while stepping out into her own, Kalei shares how she is leading herself, her team, and youth through this unpredictable world of politics, mental health, and social media. 

This week, Isaac sits down with Amanda, Stefanie and Jess of The Sweet Magnolia to discuss building a business , and give an update on how things are going for them.  This episode we talk about the amazing opportunities that have come their way, when they have had to say no, and the importance of having a strong community. Enjoy!

This week, Isaac sits down with Tony Galloway to discuss how he has gone from professional basketball player to DJ to producer to getting multiple degrees to business owner all while being a father and husband.  From the importance of valuing excellence to taking risk while exercising wisdom, Tony shares his perspective on enjoying the process of improvement and growing character. 

This week, Isaac sits down with Irving Dominguez to discuss how he went from someone who was powerlifting competitively to one day finding himself approaching 300 lbs.  From the importance of keeping yourself accountable to discussing what self-care means Irving shares his perspective on enjoying the process of improvement and growing character. 

This week, Isaac sits down with Jessica to discuss how her weight loss journey has led her to helping women find confidence in who they are.  From how a magazine cover led to dramatic life change to how dating on the internet can make body image even more complicated, Jessie shares her perspective on how to life healthily while also taking care of your mental health. 

This week, Isaac sits down with Bianca Betancourt to discuss how she went from someone who yearned for stability to someone who decided to take the risk of betting on herself.  From the importance of having community to knowing when to say yes to uncertain futures, Bianca shares her perspective on following her gut, learning from failure, and the value of perseverance. 

This week, Isaac sits down with Helgi Olafson to discuss how a diagnosis led him down of the path to running 200 miles races.  From his starts in Ironman races to finding his true love of epic adventures on the trail, Helgi shares his perspective about the importance of struggle, his love for the trail running community, and how he continues to look for opportunities to do hard things. INSTAGRAM@helgiolafsonFollow the linktree in bio

This week, Isaac sits down with his grandmother Rose Ramirez to discuss how struggle is essential to love, meaning, and purpose.  From going to school not knowing English to taking care of her sister growing up, Grandma shares how struggle isn't a bad thing. It is the ground that love and purpose grow.

This week, Isaac sits down with Jaideen to discuss today's world were screens have taken over nearly every aspect of our lives , and how she navigates this world that seems to get crazier by the year.  You will love Jaideen's vulnerable and energetic way of inspiring others to make the best of their lives.  She will truly believe in you until you believe in yourself.

This week, Isaac sits down with Amanda, Stefanie and Jess of The Sweet Magnolia to discuss building a business , and give an update on how things are going for them.  Now, Amanda and Stefanie have partnered with Jessica to help take their vision to the next level.  This episode we talk about humility, passion, and the importance of having a strong community. Enjoy!

This week, Isaac sits down with Jaideen to discuss her story growing up in a mix race family, resisting getting her education , and how she deals with imposter syndrome while working in Tech.  You will love Jaideen's vulnerable and energetic way of inspiring others to make the best of their lives.  She will truly believe in you until you believe in yourself.

This week, Isaac sits down with Ayme of the For the Soul podcast to discuss her story of being a teenage mother, overcoming addiction , and the role of the family structure in today's society .  From her finding out her stepdad wasn't her father to her suicide attempt Ayme shares her experience in a powerful and vulnerable way. All so that others may have hope for their future. 

Now What? Probably the most important question you can ask yourself in order to stay positive! I wanted to share some thoughts about how I stay so positive.... here is how!

This week I share part of my journey with bariatric surgery and what it has taught me about identity.  The words we use are extremely powerful, and we need to be careful about how we use them! 

This week, Isaac sits down with Amanda and Stefanie of The Sweet Magnolia to discuss building a business , and how important failure is to achieving .  From how they met to how they have overcome adversity in building their business. Amanda and Stefanie share their experience overcoming fear, how to keep going when you don't want to, and how the lessons they have learned can help you overcome your fears. 

Stories are powerful. Especially the ones we tell ourselves. In this episode, Isaac explores how he learned to tell himself different stories about who he is and what he is worth.

This weeks episode is very different. We tackle the issue of suicide in light of the loss of tWitch this past week.  Many of us can feel helpless, and hopeless in these situations.  My grandfather gives us yet another lesson in how to encourage and give value to people.

I started taking some questions on Instagram from people about some struggles they are facing. This is the first episode where members of  GEN Z asked, "How do I not feel hopeless when the problems in this world are so big?"  I talk strategies that I deploy when I feel that way as long as share a lesson from my grandfather.

This week I explain why I am not going to make goals for 2023.  I explain what I will be doing instead and offer advice on how you can do the exact same thing!  Hey, if I can do it, you can too!  I think that it will be powerfully and can help you get started on goals that seem too big!

This week, Isaac sits down with Connor Meek to discuss creativity, and how he finds his passion to continue to create.  From building furniture to the importance of community, Connor shares his experience battling imposter syndrome, what to do when you don't feel inspired, and how these lessons can help anyone create the future they want for themselves. 

This week, Isaac sits down with Buck Angel to discuss how he battled with drugs, homelessness, and gender dysphoria.  From transitioning at a time when the risks were unknown to the politicization of being trans, Buck shares his experience transitioning, his activism, and how current political movements could potentially be dangerous for children. 

This week, Isaac sits down with Dezzy Yates to discuss how his experience with sexual abuse as a child led to his faith, and how it fueled his creativity.  From growing up in a broken home to how he is learning to be the dad he wants to be, Dezzy inspires us to know that things get better, and there is greatness ahead for us.

This week, Isaac sits down with Taylor Gallo to discuss how she battled with drugs and alcohol for 7 years, and she is only 19.  From struggling with mental health to spending most of her time in high school drunk in class, Taylor shares how a simple trip to Target lead her to almost 2 years of sobriety.

This week, Isaac sits down with Pastor Doug Lasit to discuss how identity is absolutely essential to leading in hard times.  From leaving a successful youth ministry to plant a church in a city he hasn't been to facing ANTIFA camping out in the parking lot of the church building, Doug shares how being grounded in your identity is the only thing that will help you lead when everything around you is in chaos.

This week, Isaac sits down with Tessah of Armed and Styled to discuss how she became a "gun person", and how a mass shooting in her community led her to conceal carry a firearm. From a career in fashion to learning how to discretely carry her Glock, Tessah shared how she never wanted to feel like her only option in a dangerous situation was to be a victim, and encourages us to continue on our own journeys of self-defense - whatever that may look like.Armed and Styled YouTubeInstagram

BONUS EPISODE!You know that we like to take on the hard issues, and like to normalize having discussions with people who disagree with us.  With all the attention on abortion lately, we had to jump in and talk about it.This week, Isaac sits down with Samantha to discuss how she balances her Catholic upbringing with her pro-choice position, and what she is doing to help the youth of her community grapple with this issue. From the importance of sex education  to the role that men  should play in this issue, Samantha shared how deeply personal his choice can be and how we have to have to courage to have hard discussions.Resources from Samantha!likewowitssam@gmail.com  -  Feel free to reach out to her!https://instagram.com/dearyoungmarriedcouplehttps://www.instagram.com/carliepalmerwebb

This week, Isaac sits down with Savannah to discuss how her parents cutting her off financially was the best thing to happen to her, and how she had to dig out of the almost 20k in debt.  From the financial strain that COVID brought to how eliminating debt has impacted her friendships, Savannah shared how getting rid of debt has empowered her, and how living debt-free is possible for anyone willing to sacrifice.

This week, Isaac sits down with Ricky Moyte to discuss how he quit his job to pursue music, and how he quickly learned that music could not be a job to him. From learning that he did not want to pursue music as a career to finding out about the stock market and real estate investing, Ricky  shared how life may not always look how you want, but it is always worth the sacrifice to go after the life you want.

This week, Isaac sits down with Thomas Yoxall to discuss just a few aspects of his “stranger than fiction” kind of life.  From how he has been struck by lightning.. TWICE…. to his experience saving a police officer’s life, Thomas shares how he wouldn’t trade his calling as an empathetic warrior for anything in the world.

This week, Isaac sits down with Frankie P to discuss what life is like living Under 5'10.  From  not being tall enough to wear the latest fashion trends to how he has learned that life is about being comfortable in your own skin and leaning into your strengths, Frankie shares how being short doesn't mean you aren't a king.

In this episode, Jeffrey Binney talks to us about his new adventure of running an ultra every month through the year of 2021.  We catch up with him to see how it is going so far!  He decided to share his story in his film "Once is Enough", now streaming on Amazon. We talk about his film, his lifelong struggle with weight, comedy, and being a vegan ultrarunner! Don't forget to follow him on Instagram @JeffreybinneyYou can stream his film on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B085GHM2CB/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rPlease don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this episode to anyone you think would be impacted by it!  It helps Jeffrey's story get heard by more people

This week, Isaac sits down with Rod Burgos to discuss how creativity has been.  From how he has learned to practice patience to deal with the uncertainty of life to his belief that everyone has a unique story they can tell, Rod shares how being a creative doesn’t come at the cost of discipline. FIGHT FOR THE LIFE YOU WANT

What a year it has been since I started this podcast!!!! I reflect on one of the BEST lessons that my guests have taught me this year!

This week, Isaac sits down with Kiwi of Craft Boner to discuss how creating witty cards helped her deal with the ups and downs of her life. From how she has learned to practice honest to how her own insecurities have impacted her business , Kiwi shares how humor can be the best tool to understand your emotions and can be the glue that holds relationships together.

This week, Isaac sits down with Jimmy House to discuss what workouts in the garage with his dad taught him about obedience, and how that has formed his leadership and goal setting. From training to deadlift 800lbs to meeting his childhood hero, Goldberg, Jimmy shared how taking ownership of your life and making the sacrifices needed to get your goals is never the wrong choice.

Even though 2020 has been a tough year for a lot of us, Bryan Perdomo has made a powerful choice to change his life! The past year has seen him lose over 100 lbs!!! The secret sauce has been his unwavering consistency to the process and refusing to settle. He has over 50K following his journey on TikTok! Follow his journey @mr.grr28.