Overwhelmed

Jessica Huffman Griffin joins us to discuss how she overcame childhood trauma and a life filled with setbacks and struggles and how she went from surviving to thriving. Jessica's advice for overcoming life's challenges is not to take it personally, change your mindset, and surround yourself with people who think bigger and better than you. She was her life coach before life coaching existed. Like coal becoming a diamond, through time and pressure, she has transformed herself from a victim to a victor. She is the poster child of tenacity. The best part of her life is that she now takes time to give back and pour into others so they can overcome and live their best lives.Top three nuggets from the podcast:Have a plan and vision: Always have a plan B if plan A does not work out. A solid plan B may often be your best plan A over time. Be proactive: Take steps for positive living and good health. Good physical health drives everything. Someone once said a healthy person has many goals, but an unhealthy person only has one.Pursue spiritual health: in a world and culture filled with gravity, blame, and negativity, we need God living in and through us to keep our mindset and environment right. When you have been shot in the leg and you're bleeding to death, you can then see what spiritual death or spiritual health looks like by your response to the shooter.Jessica is a real estate professional in Atlanta, GA, married to Mike, a mother of two and grandmother of three. Jessica has a knack for healthy living. A few of her go-to sites: Ultra Wellness Clinic: https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/Dr. Mark Hyman and Function Health: www.functionhealth.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show/id1382804627Dave Asprey: https://biohackingconference.com/2025Dr. Andrew Huberman: https://www.hubermanlab.comSupplement Jessica uses and myself, AG1: https://drinkag1.com/homepage-newsiteFor more information:Home invasion incident story: https://abcnews.go.com/US/atlanta-home-invasion-victim-prayed-god-shot/story?id=33269852Contact Jessica:Email: jessicahuffman@atlantafinehomes.comBlog: livinglifewithjessica.comInstagram: @livinglifewithjessicaFacebook: @jessica.eastonhuffmanLinkedIn: @jessicahuffman

In this episode Ben and I discuss how all companies need to think like media or marketing companies. Why? Tune into to hear this great insight. And what has Ben's extensive research identified as the #1 problem in most companies with culture/ performance. It's not what you think.  It's not bean bag chairs, ping pong tables or free snacks. Hear how craft, cause and community are three tenants you can build a modern workplace culture around. Ben's over arching message is "stop guessing and start measuring!" In his culture architect, strategic advisor and writing career, Ben Ortlip worked with some of the world's top brands, including Coca-Cola, Ritz-Carlton, Mercedes-Benz, AT&T, UPS, and Chick-fil-A. In 1990 he started a production company, Kaleo Ranch, that is still in operation. His work has been recognized by the NY Art Director's Club, the Clio Awards, the ADDYs, and others. As a ghost-writer, Ben has worked on more than a dozen books and workbooks with well-known thought leaders like John Maxwell, Tony Robbins, Andy Stanley, Patrick Lencioni, Ken Blanchard, Henry Cloud, and the Drucker Institute. In 2012, Ben's passion for organizational strategy and leadership development led him to pioneer a process called Cultural Architecting, an integrated methodology for designing and curating cultures that reinforces the company's unique business strategy. The Cultural Architecting program is already shaping culture in healthcare, dining, manufacturing, technology, and global petroleum companies. Ben published Culture is the New Leadership in 2024. Ben and his wife, Lisa, have been married 28 years and are raising eight children. TO CONTACT BEN ORTLIP: Website: www.thecultureMRI.com Email: ben@thecultureMRI.com Mobile (text is best): 770-403-9224 RELATED LINKS/INFO: Book: Benjamin Ortlip, Culture is the New Leadership. https://a.co/d/iAyAuur Book: Kouzes/Posner, The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations. https://a.co/d/43ksBnR Peter Drucker books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000AP61TE Abraham Maslow: https://positivepsychology.com/abraham-maslow/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overwhelmedpod/support

2024 is the 10th Anniversary of Miriam Webster's word of the year: CULTURE. And we still don't know what to do with it in most workplaces. Top three nuggets from the podcast: For the first time in history, we live in what Psychologist Abraham Maslow called self-actualization (see chart below) We have moved from survival in the past to success and now significance. Most of what business culture represents today for the next generation is not working  The bottom line is motivation; listen to see what to do about motivating those you work with. In his culture architect, strategic advisor and writing career, Ben Ortlip worked with some of the world's top brands, including Coca-Cola, Ritz-Carlton, Mercedes-Benz, AT&T, UPS, and Chick-fil-A. In 1990 he started a production company, Kaleo Ranch, that is still in operation. His work has been recognized by the NY Art Director's Club, the Clio Awards, the ADDYs, and others. As a ghost-writer, Ben has worked on more than a dozen books and workbooks with well-known thought leaders like John Maxwell, Tony Robbins, Andy Stanley, Patrick Lencioni, Ken Blanchard, Henry Cloud, and the Drucker Institute. In 2012, Ben's passion for organizational strategy and leadership development led him to pioneer a process called Cultural Architecting, an integrated methodology for designing and curating cultures that reinforces the company's unique business strategy. The Cultural Architecting program is already shaping culture in healthcare, dining, manufacturing, technology, and global petroleum companies. Ben published Culture is the New Leadership in 2024. Ben and his wife, Lisa, have been married 28 years and are raising eight children. TO CONTACT BEN ORTLIP: Website: www.thecultureMRI.com Email: ben@thecultureMRI.com Mobile (text is best): 770-403-9224 RELATED LINKS/INFO: Book: Benjamin Ortlip, Culture is the New Leadership. https://a.co/d/iAyAuur Book: Kouzes/Posner, The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations. https://a.co/d/43ksBnR Peter Drucker books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000AP61TE Abraham Maslow: https://positivepsychology.com/abraham-maslow/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overwhelmedpod/support

Elle Ullmann is an American entrepreneur, media mogul, tech investor, and undoubtedly the queen of connecting people. She is the founder of Melt Music & Media Agency: a full-service marketing, technology, and licensing conglomerate. With a focus on influencer marketing, AI, and NFT licensing, MELT assists personal brands in maximizing their potential by leveraging their audience and building communities around emerging technology & IP portfolios." Elle has always been immersed in entertainment and business. Having attended the star-studded Buckley School in Los Angeles, as well as growing up with a monkey named Clyde and two gorillas, Sam and Sophie, she quickly found her footing as an entrepreneur.  She went on to help create the Greenwich-based entertainment, lifestyle, and performance sport companies Hashtag Board Co., The HashLife Company, and RU3 Performance. Elle achieved further popularity among younger demographics while promoting numerous music artists around the globe, such as Waka Flocka, Pia Mia, Jason Darulo and others. Her love for music led her to her next business venture: WriteMySong. While attending a music business conference at Harvard University, she met Vincent Berry, who won 2 Grammys as a co-writer of Beyonce's "Sandcastles." It was there that she saw the opportunity to fuse music and branding, and expanded this concept into MELT Music & Media Agency.   She has since partnered with SULT Agency, the first ever music meta-label aimed to help artists distribute, register, and market their music properly while retaining total control of their royalties. Furthermore, she partners with SULT co-founder, DJ E-Feezy, who has his own label at RocNation, and has also gone on to found the 2021 Houston Fusion Fest. Beyond music and entertainment, Elle prides herself in being an avid tech investor, Elle is a shareholder and advisor to the NFT marketplace BYT.io, and RarityMon: the most accurate rarity NFT checker. Additionally, she is an investor of the E-Sports team XSET, and currently invests in AR, AI, and 5G Stocks, Audience Building Platforms, Music and Gaming distribution platforms, and API ad and payment integrations. Furthermore, Elle is a shareholder of Equalitude, a company built on conscious commerce and whose slogan is “An Attitude of Equality.” She signed a global license for UNESCO Center for Peace to promote equality worldwide. Elle is passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs to help them learn how to create and grow their income for lifelong financial security. She believes consistency is one of the top 10 attributes of success, and lives by the mantra, ”Success is a series of successful days.” To connect with Elle, DM her on any of her social channels: X (Twitter): @elleullmann LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/elleullmann IG/Threads: elleullmann Web: meltmma.com And don't forget to grab you PPV for the Crawford-Spence fight date TBD in LasVegas, NV. https://www.sho.com/sports/fights --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overwhelmedpod/support

About our guest, Dr. Bill DeMarco. His life's work: “To be highly knowledgeable, capable and hungry in leading and supporting the people I live and work with and to lead others in powerful and effective uses of vision casting, strategy, and history….And to do it all with an understanding heart.” Passionate about all things leadership and developing the ultimate in high performance leaders–J. William “Bill” DeMarco serves as the Director Air University Innovation Accelerator (AUiX) and as a Professor of Leadership Studies Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) Maxwell AFB, Alabama. His Leadership and Command experiences include command at the squadron, group, and region level, as well as serving as ACSC's 44th Commandant. Bill is an adjunct professor with Auburn University in Leadership. He served as a National Security Affairs Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and is a fellow at The Judge Business School, Cambridge University, England, as well as a senior associate with GiANT Worldwide leadership consulting. He is a TEDx speaker and also contributes as a leadership consultant for the National WWII Museum's Corporate Leadership Academy in New Orleans, LA, and is the founder and CEO of the Mastermind Century Group, LLC.  Bill volunteers and serves on the 100th Bomb Group Foundation'sBoard of Directors and as an Advisor for Gen-Pol a think-tank consultancy and social enterprise. Bill is married to Sundie and together they have three sons and one grandson. To connect with Bill visit  AUix: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AUiX/  The Mastermind Century Group https://m100group.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overwhelmedpod/support

About our guest, Dr. Bill DeMarco. His life's work: “To be highly knowledgeable, capable and hungry in leading and supporting the people I live and work with and to lead others in powerful and effective uses of vision casting, strategy, and history….And to do it all with an understanding heart.” Passionate about all things leadership and developing the ultimate in high performance leaders–J. William “Bill” DeMarco serves as the Director Air University Innovation Accelerator (AUiX) and as a Professor of Leadership Studies Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) Maxwell AFB, Alabama. His Leadership and Command experiences include command at the squadron, group, and region level, as well as serving as ACSC's 44th Commandant. Bill is an adjunct professor with Auburn University in Leadership. He served as a National Security Affairs Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and is a fellow at The Judge Business School, Cambridge University, England, as well as a senior associate with GiANT Worldwide leadership consulting. He is a TEDx speaker and also contributes as a leadership consultant for the National WWII Museum's Corporate Leadership Academy in New Orleans, LA, and is the founder and CEO of the Mastermind Century Group, LLC.  Bill volunteers and serves on the 100th Bomb Group Foundation'sBoard of Directors and as an Advisor for Gen-Pol a think-tank consultancy and social enterprise. Bill is married to Sundie and together they have three sons and one grandson. To connect with Bill visit  AUix: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AUiX/  The Mastermind Century Group https://m100group.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overwhelmedpod/support

Back in the day, Zach Thomas was selected as the top Eagle Scout in the nation. As we all know, such an honor is extremely rare. Among other things, It was one of the qualifiers that got him into West Point, the United States Military Academy, and so began his military career. He served almost 7 years active duty as an Airborne Ranger Infantry Officer before leaving the Army to pursue the Chaplaincy and entrepreneurship. .On this episode, we'll talk about: Was it because he was raised as an only child that he craved a large family later in life? Or is it his wife who drives it? What do most people choose? And how does that work? What was one of his greatest challenges as an entrepreneur? What would the short game look like if he were to take that risk and try to make it better immediately? What is he giving up? In other words, to play the long game? The Point System The mindset of a business owner today as it relates to hiring When Zach and I came up with this rocket analogy after coming out of this leadership training in Florida. And I thought this was such a breakthrough for the way people ought to lead. How is that different from what most companies do? What is Zach's biggest failure and learning experience? Zack Thomas is an experienced entrepreneur and business leader. published author, speaker, and coach. graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Find out more about Zach on his website , and connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter. Website: https://leaderfarming.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theleaderfarmer Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theleaderfarmer Follow us on our social media: Website: https://www.andychristiansen.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andychristiansenpcc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/achristiansen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.christiansen.94 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Combo is a wife, mother, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Chief Transformation Officer for Shift4 Payments, and Mission Director for Science & Research for the Polaris Dawn Commercial Spaceflight. Before all that she was the first-female solo demonstration pilot on the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. Pretty damn cool... Samantha has had a storied life. From knowing her purpose at the age of six to having to make a gut wrenching life and career decision in her early 40's a few years short of a possible "potential" dream job destination teaching Air Force cadets as a General Officer. The simple (not easy) choice was to be something, or do something, she chose the harder, to do something. Please consider a donation to the polarisprogram.com/our-cause/. To reach Samantha Weeks for keynote pubic speaking or interviews visit drsamantahaweeks.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Josh Berry sits down with Andy and JoJo to walk through his crazy cool yet difficult career and life. Getting kicked out of his own company. Having the courage and patience to overcome challenges. How mentors have impacted him and the power of a praying wife! How an inborn skill, hobby or side job can turn into your dream job. Josh went from doing the possible for the ungrateful to doing the impossible for the grateful? Connect with Andy! AndyChristiansen.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Capt. Hines sits down with Andy and JoJo to break down his efforts to establish better leaders within the USAF. He discusses the value of perspective, and the "Jedi Mind Tricks" that allow you to have influence in life. Connect with Andy! AndyChristiansen.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

In this episode JoJo talks about his upbringing, passions, and journey. Visit AndyChristiansen.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Andy breaks down his story in his own words. How can we be tenacious in all aspects of life? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

This episode Andy and JoJo sit down and chat with Ramon Gonzales, a maverick leader in the co-working space. Ramon discusses how his team weathered the pandemic and how his business helps foster better businesses for others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Michael Pittman is back! He's a marketing guru and entrepreneur extraordinaire, but most importantly he might be one of the most underrated subject matter experts in the world of personal development. Andy and Joe go deep with Michael, touching on numerous topics. Michael opens up on the methods and techniques he's used to climb the ladder and make a name for himself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Jerremy is back for part 2! Ever wondered where you should put your hard earned cash? Stocks? ETFs? Crypto? Jerremy breaks it all down, and shares some personal success (and failure) stories in the world of trading. Want to learn more? Check out all that Jerremy has to offer at reallifetrading.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Jerremy Alexander Newsome is considered one of the leading global minds on Stock Market education. He serves as the CEO of Real Life Trading and the Founder of the Non-Profit RL Foundation. He acutely recognizes trends and patterns in the stock market and via private mentorship he helps others understand how to make the mental shift to trade the financial markets successfully. Whether its stocks, futures, options or entrepreneurship, Jerremy understands how to bring financial liberation to the forefront. He is a prolific investor with early investments in companies such as Tesla, Ethereum, Apple and Square. Jerremy is a philanthropist at heart — Today, he helps people achieve financial freedom by creating revenue streams via the stock market. His Real Life Trading brand has now expanded to Australia and the United Kingdom. Jerremy founded the RL Foundation who's mission is to enrich the lives of those who are enriching others --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Andy sits down with Jasmine Cruz, founder of LoveTank. The concept of LoveTank was birthed through what she felt was missing from the average household. True love is something kept deep within that you unlock for yourself. Jasmine magnifies the importance of embracing change and loving the process. LoveTank is dedicated to sharing life's greatest and most powerful gift; and that is love to all generations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Victor Rodriguez has been an entrepreneur since day one, always laser focused on changing the world. He stops by to discuss his business journey with Andy and JoJo. Victor specifically touches on the insights and experiences he's learned from his mother. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Michael Pittman dives even deeper in part two and discusses more of his entrepreneurial journey. Michael touches on racial inequality, work ethic, and social media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Michael Pittman is here! He's a marketing guru and entrepreneur extraordinaire, but most importantly he might be one of the most underrated subject matter experts in the world of personal development. Andy and Joe go deep with Michael, touching on everything from college to family, and the realities of running a client service business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

David Butler, the former VP of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Coca-Cola joins us this week! He gives incredible insights into success, the creative process, and the purpose of design. David also speaks about the work he has done in his personal life, and gives a history of how he got his start. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Through two recessions, countless shifts in the marketplace, and all kind of tough crossroads, Blake Howard has helped to lead his company to the top. Matchstic is the brand identity house of the south, and that is thanks, in no small part, to the creative work of co-founder and creative director Blake Howard. In this episode Blake and Andy discuss the ups-and-downs of running a creative business. They discuss what growth and change has looked like, from the massive successes to the unexpected failures. Don't forget to check out AndyChristiansen.com for a wealth of incredible resources if you are looking to discover your next big thing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

The canine king of Instagram is undoubtedly the loveable "Tuna". He's a Chiweenie pup with an impressive smile, and an even more impressive fanbase. With over 2 Million followers on Instagram Tuna is a bona fide celebrity. His parents, Courtney and Ian, have grown this page from nothing. They've managed to turn these simple goofy dog photos into an incredible business. They snagged a publishing deal with Penguin books and have toured the world sharing the warmth of this incredible dog with his numerous die-hard fans. Today Courtney and Ian discuss how they did it, and what it takes to sustain an audience in the ever-growing world of social media. They discuss the struggles, and hard decisions necessary to take the plunge and do this full-time. Courtney wraps up the episode with an incredible piece of advice for those who aren't sure what their next step should be. Make sure to shop all things tuna: www.tunameltsmyheart.com And follow this incredible puppy: @tunameltsmyheart

It's time to transition! Andy and Joseph discuss the biggest change to the podcast thus far.

Feeling Overwhelmed? Read these books! Andy and Joseph come through with some solid recommendations.

Hobbies! What are yours and what do they mean for your mental health?

In this episode we discuss the process for breaking your goals down into attainable steps!

In this episode we discuss why fear of success is actually so much more prevalent and challenging than fear of failure.

In this episode Andy and Joseph dive into the nuances of regret. Should we avoid it or embrace it?

In this episode Andy and Joseph dive into tech addiction, and Andy talks about his process at the helm of a tech startup creating apps for mental health!

In this Episode Joseph and Andy discuss the value of giving back, even when we don't have much to give.

It's the follow up to last week's episode! See if Joseph gained clarity and direction after Andy coached him through the trying times of a global pandemic.

In this Episode Andy and Joseph address the current global pandemic, and help you work through a game plan for making your next move in the midst of total chaos. How can we ground ourselves and keep pushing forward? How do we deal with a job loss or loss if income?

In this episode Andy and Joseph delve into the ins-and-outs of gratitude. Andy refers to it as a "superpower". The guys discuss tips and techniques for applying gratitude when life doesn't seem great.

In this episode Andy and Joseph break down how to make decisions when we're bogged down by the confusing nature of life. Playing the comparison game? They guys discuss how to stop comparing, and start living.

What happens when your dream dies? Should we move forward, and if so how do we do it? This can be one of the most discouraging aspects of life. In this short episode Andy and Joseph try to find a little clarity around the death of a vision.

Ever wondered if you really should follow your dream? Walking the line between being responsible and taking risk is incredibly difficult. Andy and Joseph discuss that and much more in this episode.

In this episode Andy and Joseph tackle the purpose and value behind resting with intention. How can we rest better to be more inspired?

In this episode Andy and Joseph break down the difference between passion and purpose. They discuss why passion shouldn't be your primary pursuit, and why "following your dreams" can sometimes leave you feeling empty.

In this episode Andy and Joseph aim to equip you with hacks and strategies to maximize your biggest resource; TIME. How can we spend more time doing the things we love and less time doing the things we hate?

In this episode Andy and Joseph discuss some interesting facts about discipline and self-control. Does it really help us find and accomplish our purpose? Or are we doomed to give up after failing to stick to our ideal habits?

Overwhelmed is a podcast dedicated to helping the listener sort through the noise of modern life. The show is hosted by Andy Christiansen, a veteran entrepreneur in his 50's, and Joseph Jacobson, a filmmaker in his early 20's. Each week the pair discuss the ins-and-outs of a subject from two very different generational perspectives.

Overwhelmed is a podcast dedicated to helping the listener sort through the noise of modern life. The show is hosted by Andy Christiansen, a veteran entrepreneur in his 50's, and Joseph Jacobson, a filmmaker in his early 20's. Each week the pair discuss the ins-and-outs of a subject from two very different generational perspectives. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Andy and Joseph discuss the value of finding a mentor, and dig into some of the unique mental health struggles of young people today.