Is This It?

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with Joel Van Horne. Joel is an incredible musician and the man behind Covenhoven. His music draws upon a wide range of influences, from nostalgic summers in his families cabin, to the Pacific Ocean.  In this episode we discuss the creative process, how meaning changes over time, spirituality, and so much more.  Check out Covenhoven's next live virtual show on May 17, 2020. For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show Thanks for listening! 

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with Rob Morris.  Rob is the co-founder and President of Love146, a non profit organization with the vision to end child trafficking. In this episode we discuss what leadership is, the differences between optimism and hope, and how not all things have fairytale endings.  For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show Thanks for listening! 

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with A.Ron Hubbard.  A.Ron is the co-founder of Bald Move and Swizzbold, where he hosts dozens of podcasts on t.v. shows, movies, politics, and so much more.   In this episode we discuss the importance of entering difficult conversations with good faith, and how it is critical to understand how you say things, and not just what you say. For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show Thanks for listening!   

It is time for Season 2 of Is This It? - a podcast dedicated to challenging the status quo and looking at life in new and informed ways. Through interviews with artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, world-changers, and every-day people, Stefan looks to uncover common challenges and fears that we all need to overcome to live our best life now.   More information and episodes can be found at: www.stefanlako.com/isthisit   

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with Rachel Marie Martin. Rachel is the author of the recently released book "The Brave Art of Motherhood" and the website Finding Joy.  In 2016 she was named one of Inc. magazine's top 40 entrepreneurs.   In this episode we discuss the importance of going one “simple” thing a day to make sure you are living intentionally, how to re-frame or re-focus when feeling anxiety or being stuck, and so much more.

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with Mark Shrime. Mark G. Shrime, MD, MPH, PhD, FACS, is the founder and Director of the Center for Global Surgery Evaluation at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology and of Global Health and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School, and a Visiting Research Scholar at Princeton University’s Center for Health and Wellbeing.  We cover an awful lot in this episode, ranging from training to be a ninja, global surgery, and colonialism. Mark explains the need for humility when working in other cultures, and challenges people to continue to ask the tough questions. I loved this conversation, and I learned so much from Mark.

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with Matt Harmon. Matt covers the NFL for Yahoo Sports, focusing on fantasy football where he made a name for himself by creating and writing at The Backyard Banter and creating Reception Perception before moving to the NFL Network. In this wide-ranging and in-depth conversation, we talk about how Matt overcame depression and unhealthy living by choosing to take control of his life. We also talk about the NFL, and some of the issues many people have with it, and a myriad of other thought-provoking topics.

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with Aiyana Ehrman. Aiyana is the co-founder of Imagine Goods, a social business that provides amazing ethically sourced goods for consumers, and living wage employment for survivors of trafficking in Cambodia. In this wide-ranging and in-depth conversation, we talk about some heavy topics, including sex-trafficking, development work, loneliness, fear, entrepreneurship, and more. As I said, wide-ranging and extremely interesting. You can find out more about Imagine Goods at www.imaginegoods.com and on Facebook and Instagram For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with Kate Rapier. Kate Rapier is a singer/songwriter, podcaster, adventure/travel seeker, and wine lover. She's one half of the musical duo Jill and Kate, a co-host of the podcast Girls Just Pod To Have Fun, and the founder of Global Girls Night. In this episode we talk about dealing with disappointment, overcoming obstacles, and being your own hero. For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with Dr. Ejaz Naqvi. Dr. Ejaz also authored award-wining books Three Abrahamic Testaments and The Quran: With or Against the Bible?. He currently also writes the Ask A Muslim blog for Patheos. Throughout the conversation we discuss a wide-ranging variety of topics, including the changes of perceptions of Muslims in America over the past decades, the danger of ‘us/them’ mentality and how ‘othering’ and ‘demonizing’ is destructive for society. For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with Hunter Burnette. Hunter is a talented Denver-based musician. He is an exciting Americana/Country/Roots singer-songwriter. We discuss the creation process, motivations, and inspiration, as well as the importance of authenticity in both creating and performing. Hunter also explains the importance of not letting failures or disappointments derail you from reaching for your goals and why work ethic and putting in the time is critical to success.   For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

The ‘Year In Review’ is an exercise of reflection on the previous year, starting with looking at key lessons learned, achievements, highlights, and disappointments or failures. The reflection then switches to the future, to look at what goals and themes are important for the upcoming year.

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with Laura Di Franco. Laura is an expert holistic physical therapist, inspirational speaker, six-time published author and poet, and third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. This conversation covers the concept of holistic healing, the importance of 'body-fulness', and how how healing can be a foundation for awareness.  For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with DEF3, Danny Fernandez. Def3 is an award winning hip-hop artist from Canada. Not only does Danny create thought-provoking, original music, but also paints murals, and artwork. Danny travels the world preforming and creating art. Throughout this conversation we discuss Danny’s love for music, the evolution that has taken place within his career, the courage needed to not give up, the importance of knowing what you are worth, and so much more. For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!  

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with April Maye. April is a former news writer, reporter, and social worker. April now runs the online publication The Lifestyle Brief, which is a life and style publication aimed at everyday people, on the go with the aim to inspire and empower them to make strong investments in their personal life, and create an environment that makes people smile. This episode revolves around the idea that the perfect life is not possible, and we should rather focus on embracing life with all of its pain, joy, embarrassment, and all the rest! For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

This episode of Is This It? features a conversation with Skyler Adams. Skyler is and actor and the founder of Live Upside Down. Skyler was recently on tour with Waitress and spent many successful years in Chicago before moving to Atlanta to pursue his career in film and tv. This episode focuses on the need for authenticity in art and all of life. We also talk about the chain on competence, internal versus external motivation, and a lot more. For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

Christopher Harris is the creator and host of the Harris Football podcast, and the  Harris football show on YouTube. He is also an author of four novels, his latest book, Tulsa was released in September. In the episode we talk about the decision Chris made to leave ESPN after having a lot of success there, and transitioning into an unknown future. Throughout the conversation we touch on a lot of other topics such as confrontation, the dangers of distraction and looking at the question of if loneliness is the human condition, and so much. For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show. This episode is brought to you by Imagine Goods, enter the promo code "isthisit" for 15% off! Thanks for listening!

  Judd Legum is the founder of Popular Information, a news for people who give a damn. Judd is the founder and was the Editor-In-Chief during his time there. This episode covers Judd's decision to take a risk starting something new, learning from difficult losses, and the need for an independent media.  For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show. This episode is brought to you by TRI - Vintage and Wares, enter the promo code isthisit for 10% off! Thanks for listening!

  Kurt is the lead pastor at Pangea and creator of Theology Curator which includes his two excellent podcasts The Paulcast and Rapture Drill and also is a writer for Patheos. This episode covers a ton of issues on faith, doubt, and some serious questions regarding the Bible. We also get into the term ‘evangelical”, evolution, war, and so much more. For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show Thanks for listening!

  Jonny is an incredible musician who has worked on numerous films and with a number of different bands, as well as his own incredible projects. He currently performs under the name Cindertalk. We talk about creating art, but also covers a myriad of topics, including how burning bridges can be beneficial, baking bread, death, and how selling out is not really what you may have thought it was. For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show Thanks for listening! 

This episode is a conversation with Jason Davis who hosts a soccer show for SiriusXM channel 157 and is one of the hosts on the great Slop Culture podcast.  In this episode we discuss not giving up, the importance of having a strong support group, and some randomness in between For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show Thanks for listening! 

This episode is a conversation with Kostas Kotopoulos who has dedicated his life to serving marginalized people around the globe. He currently is involved in the assisting refugees in Greece. We discuss why the refugee crisis is a critical issue, how he can still believe in God in light of the suffering he has seen in the world, and a ton of other intriguing topics.  To donate to the cause please visit www.eurorelief.net For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show Thanks for listening!   

This episode is a conversation with Erin Kirk founder of Girl Catch Fire, author, and certified life coach.  We discuss the importance of having the right mindset, creating achievable goals, and the importance of having people in your corner who really believe in you.   For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show Thanks for listening! 

This episode is a conversation with Tim Glenn the democratic candidate for District 69 of the Utah House of Representatives.  We discuss what motivated him to run, why failure is still a success, and how we can learn from disagreement.  For more episodes, check out the website www.stefanlako.com/isthisit and follow me on twitter @stayfunlako  Please rate and review the show Thanks for listening! 

The Trailer for Is This It? - a podcast dedicated to challenging the status quo and looking at life in new and informed ways. Through interviews with artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, world-changers, and every-day people, Stefan looks to uncover common challenges and fears that we all need to overcome to live our best life now. This episode contains clips from interviews with Jason Davis Erin Kirk Jonny Rodgers Tim Glenn Kostas Kotopoulos More information and episodes can be found at: www.stefanlako.com/isthisit