Pave Your Own Path

Matt discusses growing up in Philadelphia in the 80's and how his love for playing piano started at 6 years old. He mentions how he got the nickname "Honeybee" from an unfortunate camping accident. We also talk about how his initial inspiration to pursue music stemmed from a conversation with a band, which ultimately lead him to applying to Berklee College of Music. Throughout the podcast, Matt shares his experience within the music world and with well known artists/performers like John Mayer, Dave Chappellle, Anderson .Paak, and J. Cole. We learn the various paths one can take in music and how these different roles helped Matt understand the industry better. The conversation ends talking about Matt's new debut single titled "Hawks in Flight" and what it means to him. The full album 'Liner Notes' press released yesterday September 9th. Order the Vinyl TodayLiner NotesCheck out his new albumMatt "Honeybee" Little on SpotifyMattlittle19 on InstagramThank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify.D Y N O on Spotify

Mary Kate Hurlbutt (MK) grew up in central California and has lived all over the state. Being involved in drama performances from a young age helped MK develop her creative spirit. Throughout our conversation, MK talks about her love for entertaining others. She also mentions a talent show which lead to teaching Tara VanDerveer (Women's Basketball Coach at Stanford University) the dance moves to "Beat It'. After attending Stanford University and getting ready to apply for business school, MK had an experience that would take her from the finance world back to her creative spirit. Now, she is the Cofounder of Chorus Meditation which provides a whole new way to meditate from the comfort of your own home.Follow MK:https://www.instagram.com/mkhurlbutt/?hl=enCheck out Chorus Meditation here:https://chorusmeditation.com/Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

Coltin grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and discusses his love for radio from an early age. The importance to entertain others was and will always be Coltin's passion. We talk about how the decision to change his major would ultimately encourage him to take a leap into the world of television production. Coltin shares the discomfort he experienced when moving across the nation to Los Angeles. He also mentions an unexpected setback that pushed him back to his hometown. In a time where most people would accept this as a failure and settle for less, Coltin created a plan, stayed focused, and returned to his dream industry. https://www.instagram.com/coltingriffith/?hl=en Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

Kim shares her experience growing up in Philadelphia being financially compromised yet academically motivated. Books became her way to escape into a realm that showed her the bigger picture of life and ultimately how her situation would improve. Throughout her story, Kim gives shout outs to many mentors and friends, showing the appreciation she had for their time and life lessons. We talk about her adventures hiking from Mexico to Canada and also the Appalachian Trail. I learn what "trail magic" means to hikers. Finally, Kim speaks about her ventures with Polaris Photo Lab and why she enjoys shooting photography. Check out her prints at the following:www.kgphotoprints.bigcartel.comThank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

Elyse talks about growing up in a small town just outside of Madison, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in communication arts, gender studies, and LGBT studies. Elyse is the founder of an organization called Out There Adventures (OTA). The goal of OTA is to empower queer young people through their connection with the natural world. Elyse discusses the many obstacles she faced when creating OTA and the magical moments that have kept her moving forward.Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQAlso I want to give photo credit to Clayton Boyd. Find his page using the link below.https://www.claytonboydphotography.com/

Lexi discusses her childhood and the importance basketball played in her life at an early age. The drums started calling her name in middle school where she would later find extreme bliss performing for others in her college band. Lexi mentions how she balanced working multiple jobs, attending school, and being in a band all at the same time. She is currently working as a social media market manager for a restaurant organization called The McNellie's Group in Oklahoma. Towards the end of the episode, Lexi discusses another passion where she works with a group called Camelback Ventures. MISSION | Camelback Ventures is an accelerator that identifies, develops, and promotes early-stage underrepresented entrepreneurs with the aim to increase individual and community education, and generational wealth. https://www.camelbackventures.org/Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

Warning: you will find yourself laughing, imagining, and craving to be outdoors while listening to this episode. Throughout this episode, Hannah discusses her childhood and the adventures she experienced in her life. Hannah values surrounding herself with positive and empowered females that share her love for the outdoors. She also works with an organization called Mission Saipal, which concentrates on lifting the status of the women of Nepal. We talk about the commonalities and differences between cultures and how she has found herself throughout these experiences. https://www.instagram.com/stillbrokestillstoked/?hl=enhttp://missionsaipal.com/Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

Alex shares his story of growing up in Carmel, Indiana from an early age. He mentions that he was heavily involved in extra curricular activities and sports throughout school. Alex gives a shout out to his favorite teacher, who everyone from the area will remember. We discuss what it was like to get on stage for the first time in both a band and comedy setting. The episode ends with us talking about his business, Logan Square Improv, where he hosts improv shows and also teaches imrpov classes. I also may have made a commitment near the end of the episode.https://logansquareimprov.com/Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

Abigail talks about growing up in central Florida and the paths that set her up for success. We discuss some of her favorite projects as a freelance writer. She shares her work at a non-profit that connects two completely different worlds. Abigail concludes the podcast with her experience living life out of her van! We talk about how she is able to design her own day, instead of living by the "clock", which society has set for so many people.https://www.abbylouscott.com/https://www.mwebaza.org/Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

Justin discusses growing up in Texas and the benefits that came from being homeschooled. We talk about the importance of consistency and how he learned to excel in every aspect of his life. Justin shares how he founded his business, Success Comes From Service (SCFS), and how he helps others get better every single day!https://www.facebook.com/scfsgroup/https://www.instagram.com/successcomesfromservice/Justin@scfsgroup.comThank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

Michael Jared talks about his life and the interactions he had at an early age that made him fall in love with sales. He mentions the importance of investing in yourself and the actionable steps anyone can take to become better. We end the discussion with the idea of how humans underestimate their full potential, when in fact, they too can soar with the eagles. Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

Joey discusses growing up in Indiana and the path he took to start his own business. We talk about the hardships of being an entrepreneur and why it is important not to compare yourself to others. Joey mentions the parallels between the service industry and medical device sales. We also came to an agreement that everyone should have to work in the service industry at some point in their life.Check out his website:https://www.thriveorthopedics.com/Find him on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-deheer-2a153166/Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

J.T. Rogan talks about his life growing up in San Diego where he would later attend college. We discuss the importance of honest feedback from family, friends, and colleagues, and how this can help accelerate anyone's professional development. J.T. also mentions the one life lesson he and his wife want to instill in their son Roy Thomas. Check out his podcast "If You Don't Grind"https://open.spotify.com/show/2bIy9H2lGcirJwjbQHBx71?si=7K8ezXByTUOunEp_7n-5rgThank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

Eric discusses the early business lessons he learned while working at his grandfather's grocery store. He details the importance of goal setting and how it has positively affected his career. We further talk about why sales could be a great first-stop for anyone and why Eric's passion specifically lies with technology sales. Eric shares his best practices with the interviewing process and how to increase your odds of landing a job.Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lDxtNnWacATmUUG9YWStX?si=0Ouf6-fwR42P1C5bbQguKQ

Brad is one of my 5 brothers and is known for trusting his intuition. After high school, and feeling a little complacent in Indiana, Brad decided to make the move to Colorado where he could explore the outdoors and start a new chapter. Throughout this episode, Brad shares his story of moving, falling in love, starting a business, and finding an additional career in acting. https://www.thelavishloo.com/

Joel is the Artistic Director and founder of Discovering Broadway. We discuss his roots from growing up in Carmel, Indiana to making it as a successful director and business owner in New York. We also dabble in philosophical constructs in our every day lives. Listen to his incredible story right here!Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify as well!https://www.joelkirk.org/https://www.discoveringbroadway.org/

Justin discusses the moment he knew that there was a bigger opportunity to move from Indiana to Colorado. He dives into his reasons for starting his band - A Brother's Fountain, and his video production company - Stoked Ember Productions. Together, we talked about the importance of failure and how it is the beginning of any worthwhile adventure. Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify as well!https://www.abrothersfountain.com/https://www.stokedemberproductions.com/

Ashley understands the importance of being true to herself. She shares her story of when she dropped out of high school and the steps she took to become an empowered business woman! Thank you again to Brian Collings and his group D Y N O for creating the music for this podcast. You can find him on Spotify as well!

This first episode is about my beginnings and the goal of this podcast. I talk about dropping out of college twice, finally getting that piece of paper and being given a chance to take a role in sales that would change my life forever. I will interview a different individual every week to hear their story and understand what success means to them and how they achieved it. Enjoy!