Pursue Your Passion

Dr. Ray Benedetto, DC, DACNB is a sought after functional medicine practitioner, natural thyroid health expert and founder of the Rapid Thyroid Recovery System.     He has been in private practice in Bethlehem, PA for over 20 years. He is most well known for helping those with chronic health conditions, thyroid, and digestive problems in particular, finally discover the root causes of their symptoms and achieve the relief they haven't seen from traditional medical treatment.   His success with his patients and clients stems from years working in the trenches building a busy functional medicine practice that has patients from all of the world seeking his natural and alternative advice. Dr Ray lives and practices with his wife, Dr. Alison Benedetto and their 3 children in Bethlehem PA and consults with clients and patients from all over the US.   To Connect with Dr. Ray - https://www.drraybenedetto.com/home43363912 To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Dr. Kevin Miller opened EP True Chiropractic (now Truth Family Chiropractic) in June of 2002 with a passion for helping the West Des Moines community heal without the intervention of medication and surgery. He is well-known within the athletic community and has even had the privilege to adjust the Team USA Wrestling teams at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games and several World Championships.   He also cares for the twelve-time National Champion Grandview University's Men's Wrestling team.   More recently, the Grandview Women's Wrestling team, Track and Field program, and Volleyball programs have utilized chiropractic care from the Truth Family Chiropractic team.   To connect with Kevin - https://truthfamilychiropractic.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

In this episode, Tyler gives updates on his journey and shares his message from Sunday, May 18th at New City Church in Des Moines, IA.   To view Tyler's message (speaking starts at 57:20) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X6V4O3GqL0   To view Tyler's message from Freedom Fellowship Church, in Indianola, IA (5-11-25) - https://youtu.be/LXzK_m6fbjI?si=-o3nzYx_xMx_UL32   To connect with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Jamie Cord has nearly 35 years of experience owning and managing successful companies. He is a driven entrepreneur and began his first registered business at the age of 13. Jamie has extensive background in the light industrial commercial warehouse industry. For over 10 years he was a vice president at Jacobson Companies, and now owns his own, JTLogistics, and manages millions square feet and a team of nearly 1000 employees. Jamie is known for his network of connections, his relationship-building and sales skills, and his ability to produce not just revenue but a successful business model that is highly profitable. Jamie is a master of developing positive culture and vision. He believes fully in the ‘heart-led leader' mentality and approach, and intentionally and purposefully strives to ‘create amazing' for his staff, customers, vendor,s and peers daily.    In this episode, we learn more about Jamie's entrepreneurial mindset and his approach to "Create Amazing." To connect with Jamie: - https://jtlogistics.com/ or direct - jamie@jtlogistics.com To get in touch with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/  

Curtis grew up on a farm outside of Wilton, Iowa and is the youngest of three children. His parents, Jim and Cathy, started Miracles Can Happen Boys Ranch in 1992 when he was just 5 years old. After high school Curtis got recruited by multiple colleges to play football and decided to attend St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. After a semester of college he realized that he was going to school just to play football and decided it was best to find a full time job.    On February 6th of 2008, Curtis' 21st birthday, he did what most people do on their 21st birthday, he went out to celebrate and over drank. Two days after a night of bar hopping he found himself in the Iowa City Police Station being charged with second degree murder. He life was was turned upside down because of a choice he had made on his 21st birthday. Today, he travels and speaks whenever God gives him the opportunity to about CHOICES. Curtis currently lives in Dallas Center, Iowa and is running his own construction business; Fry Construction, LLC. He is married and has three children.   To connect with Curtis - https://curtisfry.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Alysha Martin is the President and CEO of Uncluttered Life LLC, where she helps people bring order and simplicity to their spaces and lives.  With a lifelong passion for organizing, she took a leap of faith to turn her talent into a thriving business. What sets Alysha apart is her heart-centered approach.  She takes the time to truly connect with her clients, ensuring they feel supported throughout the process.  Known for her bubbly personality she makes the journey of decluttering both effective and enjoyable.  Alysha is also the creator of the Color Move System and the Life Management System, innovative tools designed to streamline moves and everyday life organization.  Through her expertise she empowers clients to embrace a more organized, stress-free lifestyle. Alysha is also in the process of writing her first book! To get in touch with Alysha - www.unclutteredlifellc.com or Uncluttered Life on the socials! To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Tyler shares what's been going on in his life, some exciting things that are coming up, and areas he's been focusing on.   In the conversation, he references and recommends "The Intentional Father," by Jon Tyson - https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Father-Practical-Courage-Character/dp/0801018684; encourages you to check out his "Life Changing Trip to Haiti video - https://youtu.be/6ncl_Fj9_fU; shares about the importance of asking questions using "Surrounded" as an example - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBVNJo7nhINQ6qGkFlgtK-0GW0_NOS4k7; and asks that as listener you check out Many Hands' Stretch Out your Hand initiative - https://www.mh4h.org/stretch/   To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/  

Dallas Poore, a native of Villisca, Iowa, has been a student, a Marine Officer, the owner of a construction company, and most recently has continued his entrepreneurial path in 2023 by starting his nonprofit Warriors of the Wind Foundation, based in Lemoore, California. Over the years, Dallas has lost many friends to suicide and self-damaging behaviors. Warriors of the Wind has one basic goal at its core, delivered via all things social media and film - reduce military suicides by half through destigmatization, education, and community. These efforts are being set in motion as a miniseries which is currently preparing to release its pilot episode through Angel Studios, through corporate sponsorship, Dallas plans for the series to be on network television for maximum impact. To connect with Dallas - https://www.warriorsofthewind.org/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/  

Marcus Engel helps create compassionate organizations. His survival story and the compassion he received educate and inspire us all to greater levels of humanity. He holds a Master's in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University and is an adjunct instructor at University of Notre Dame where he teaches compassion science to premeds. As a keynote speaker, Marcus has presented to the best colleges, universities and healthcare organizations in the country, as well as at the United Nations in honor of International Nurses Day. Marcus consults with organizations who want to keep their best people in place, engaged and connected to mission.    To connect with Marcus: https://marcusengel.com/ or  To get in touch with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/ 

Nathan Crankfield is a motivational speaker, husband, and father who helps people feel prepared and confident to take on the challenges of fulfilling their potential. He is a former Army Ranger now serving as a Sales Manager at Hallow, the #1 prayer app in the world.   Nathan also serves as the podcast host for Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield, which has 350 episodes aimed at helping people pursue personal greatness. This year, Nathan launched The Excellent Life Program where he coaches individuals on how to apply the philosophy of excellence to key areas of their lives such as relationships, fitness, finance, and the spiritual life.   He lives in Denver with his wife, Emily, and their two children.   To connect with Nathan - https://nathancrankfield.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/  

At work, Aaron Englert is a full stack marketing consultant that helps companies clarify and amplify their message online. He serial entrepreneur who is focused on providing value for people through a number of different channels.   At home, he is a husband, dad, and coach who is on a mission to help parents raise stronger, healthier and happier kids who are better prepared for the future through the Kidnections Newsletter and app.    To connect with Aaron - https://www.kidnections.org/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Sam Goodwin is an American entrepreneur, bestselling author and international keynote speaker known for his thought leadership on embracing uncertainty.   A former Division I hockey player, Sam co-founded a tech company and NGO in Singapore and is one of the few people to have traveled to all 193 countries in the world. His book, Saving Sam, recounts his experience of being taken hostage and wrongfully imprisoned in Syria. Sam speaks to audiences worldwide, from large corporate events to intimate leadership retreats, inspiring others to embrace challenges with resilience.   In this episode, Sam and Tyler explore the idea of Embracing Uncertainty, as well as discussing Sam's journey and how his lessons can help you on your path.   To connect with Sam: https://www.samrgoodwin.com/ To get in touch with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/  

Happy New Year Passion Pursuers!   Join Tyler as he gives updates on - his daughter's health journey, his passion pursuits, Many Hands. He also talks about Passion vs Purpose and walks through some new ideas to help you find your passion and/or purpose and highlights some key take always from his most recent guests.   To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Teeg Stouffer is a storyteller and filmmaker. His business, Fascination Film Studio, tells the fascinating stories of ordinary people who shaped the world around us. But he's a husband and father, Christ-follower, outdoorsman - and has done a lot of things in his career as he's pursued his passion.   It could be said that he's made most of his living in media, marketing & events, but he'd say he's a “multi-potentialite." He's been - most recently - a fishing lure salesman; he's worked for the Department of Homeland Security; he's founded a few for-profit companies and a couple of non-profit companies.   He's been involved in real estate (and lost a lot of money that way) and he's been involved in famous events that people have heard of. He led the #1 retail grand opening team in the US, which had some of the biggest, splashiest grand openings in America over the past 10 years. He's been the voice of Mountain Dew and has been on staff at a church. My kind of guy!   To connect with Teeg:https://www.fascinationfilms.com/ To get in touch with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/  

Thomas Hadden was appointed the West Des Moines City Manager in May of 2014.  Prior to joining the City of West Des Moines, Hadden served as the Executive Director of Metro Waste Authority from 1996 to 2014. Under his leadership, Metro Waste provided environmentally sound and cost-effective services for 16 cities and Polk County. Hadden worked to advance solid waste management by developing and implementing the Environmental Management Systems across the Des Moines Metropolitan Area and the state of Iowa.  Before working with Metro Waste Authority, Hadden served as the City Administrator for the City of Altoona and worked at the Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Jack Beers is the founder and leader of The Catholic Mentor. On top of over a decade in ministry as a speaker and leader, Jack is trained to accompany individuals through the storms of life through an integration of sound psychology and authentic Christian anthropology. He lives in Cincinnati with his wife and three children. To connect with Jack -  https://www.jackbeers.com or  https://www.thecatholicmentor.com/   To get in touch with Tyler -  https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents' book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world.    Today, John inspires tens of thousands of people at more than 100 live and virtual events each year. He partners with companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance.  Consistently described as “the best speaker we've ever had,” John's tireless schedule is a testament to the power of his message. His emotional storytelling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each presentation unforgettable.    John is a two-time #1 National Bestselling author. His first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life has sold 250,000+ copies and been translated into 12 languages. IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy was published in May 2020 and was a crucial message during an unprecedented time.  His comprehensive Live Inspired Coaching program provides long-term engagement and a genuine, collaborative approach that takes his message from inspirational to transformational inside organizations.    John's award-winning Live Inspired Podcast has more than 5 million downloads and enjoys world-class guests like Brené Brown, Mitch Albom, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Shawn Achor.  Regardless the professional accomplishments, John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.    To connect with John - johnolearyinspires.com To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

After a three-month hiatus, Tyler Kamerman is back! In this episode, he provides updates on his journey—the ups and downs—and shares about his recent trip to Haiti and what's new with Many Hands. He also shares about where this time of refocusing has lead and what's up next. To get in touch with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

In this episode, Tyler updates us on his journey, Many Hands, highlights from previous episodes and walks through some of the questions he focuses on with his guests. Announcing a hiatus from recording, Tyler requests that listeners: - Rate the show on your favorite platform - Write a review on your favorite platform - Subscribe to the show - Pick your favorite episode and share it on social media or even just with one friend - Share your thoughts on people to interview, questions to ask, topics to explore, etc. (Pick one or all of the above to help improve the show!)   To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com or tyler.kamerman@gmail.com  

In this episode Tyler shares about the recent floods in NW Iowa and ways that you can help. He also talks about how struggles of all shapes and sizes can help us grow. If you're interesting in volunteering in NW Iowa, here are a couple of options: https://www.spvolunteer.org/ https://rms.org/nw-iowa-flooding/volunteer There are more options available, but these 2 have been confirmed. If you're able to help financially: Friends of Rock Valley: PAYPAL - https://www.paypal.com/donate/... VENMO - https://account.venmo.com/u/friendsofrv Clay County Community Foundation (Spencer) https://claycofoundation.com/ City of Rock Rapids: https://rockrapids.com/flood-2024-donations/ To connect with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/ Tyler Kamerman 515.490.0456

Stephanie Keller was born and raised in Iowa, where she resides today with her husband, Charlie, and daughter, Avrielle. She enjoys watching birds, spending time with family and friends, and obsessing over her cat, Axel. When her Plan A didn't result in the desired outcome, Stephanie learned that she would do anything to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother.  With the struggle of infertility comes marriage challenges, grief, and doubt. But, God schlepped through the mess with her. In her debut book, Bold Hope, Stephanie pins stubborn hope against societal norms and shares stories of shattered dreams, messy faith in the complicated gray, and the relentless love of God. To connect with Stephanie - https://www.stephaniekeller.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Cori Myka,  founder of Calm Within Adult Swim and a signature program, the Foundations of Change learning method. Cori transforms adult non-swimmers from fearful beginners into confident achievers of their wildest aquatic aspirations. Her work has been featured on NPR and in USA Today. From opening up her first swim school for kids in 1999 to making a big pivot in her business after achieving great success to now expanding her impact to offering in-person retreats and certification for swim instructors. Her business continues to evolve and expand to create greater impact, but her passion is steadfast - helping adults to go from fear to finding freedom in the water. After seeing the profound impact of helping adults reclaim their confidence, Cori has expanded her swim school to offer retreats and swim teacher certification with the same vision. To connect with Cori - https://adultswimlesson.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Carlene Thissen is an American singer-songwriter who is the daughter of a generation with a deep desire to hand down peace and love to the "youngers": the Baby Boomers. She experienced firsthand some of the most captivating periods and moments in the realm of popular music, like Woodstock '69, when her path crossed with wonderful people to experience not only the music, awakening one morning at Woodstock to Joan Baez's voice, but the air of freedom and peace, and the feeling of having no fear of anything.   After that experience, she turned into a working person and created a successful business. She stopped making music for 40 years, but deeply remembered the air of Woodstock. That changed when she got involved as a volunteer in the Immokalee Unincorporated Agricultural Community. From that catalyst event, she ended up working at the University of Florida's research center, which inspired her to get a Master's Degree in Latin American History, write a book based on her final thesis called “Immokalee's Fields of Hope,” (based on the moving stories she gleaned from the Immokalee people she got to know), make a documentary based on the book, which needed music she decided to write and perform, even if she didn't know if she could. But she did.   From then on, she could not stop writing songs to tell stories of people who are often overlooked, like farm workers, the homeless, and children who lost their parents. She doesn't want to leave with music sitting out there that could benefit people. Carlene's journey is not just about music, but also about the generational value music can bring, the stories that have brought her making music with roots in the first edition of Woodstock, and the work as a volunteer with immigrant communities, which also led her to advocate for compassionate immigration policy, and writing books on the stories she came across.   Carlene recently shared a capella version of her beautiful new song, "Carry It On," and moved to be near Woodstock, where the energy she experienced caused her musical journey to take flight and where she will continue to perform. To connect with Carlene: https://carlenethissen.com/ To get in touch with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Kelley McManus brings over 30 (feels like 10, so don't mention age) years of leadership experience, specializing in Delivery, Change Management, and Strategy. Recognized for her commitment to driving mission-aligned initiatives, she has led local PMOs, global strategy development and change management, and worldwide delivery teams. She attributes much of her accomplishments to the teams she has led and worked with.  Behind her accolades, Kelley's approach prioritizes people, emphasizing workplace happiness for enhanced productivity. Ultimately, her guiding principle is promoting happiness, both professionally and personally - which is what we focus on in this conversation.   To connect with Kelley - Kelley.McManus@upliftdelivery.com or 515.208.8857   To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Samantha Boone is a touring audio systems engineer and audio tech with experience designing and deploying sound systems for various applications ranging from clubs to festivals and arenas. Working with artists such as Volbeat, Miguel, and Lee Brice, among others, has given her experience with various systems throughout her career so far. Most recently, her work has involved designing and deploying large-format, low-variance systems for touring productions.   To connect with Sam - @officiallysamboone on Instagram or www.samanthabooneaudio.com To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com

In this episode, Tyler shares about the importance of working with a coach or mentor and the benefits of mentoring others. Also, he highlights his takeaways from the past 3 guests - all of whom are pursuing their passions as coaches.    To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Stan Gibson is passionate about guiding organizations to build thriving, human-centered cultures. Through his engaging keynotes and leadership coaching, Stan equips companies with frameworks and tools to put people first. He advises executives on adopting transparent, collaborative leadership styles that tap into the collective wisdom of teams. Stan's actionable insights help leaders role model vulnerability, foster psychological safety, and unlock the full innovative potential of their people. Organizations that work with Stan soon benefit from improved trust, communication, and knowledge sharing. By focusing on developing a shared sense of purpose and community, Stan enables companies to boost engagement, agility, and performance. To connect with Stan - https://www.stangibsonspeaks.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Vanessa McNeal, MSW, stands out as an award-winning documentary filmmaker and a compelling national speaker, having graced the stage twice at TEDx events. Known for her captivating keynote speeches, she effortlessly engages a wide array of audiences, including corporations, universities, and military institutions like The National Guard and Airforce, as well as women's groups and global summits.   Vanessa is also a life coach taking clients on a transformative journey towards clarity, purpose, and healing.   To connect with Vanessa - https://vanessakeynotes.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Mike Wagner is the founder of White Rabbit Group, a trailblazing organization established in 2004. Mike is not only a captivating leader but also a visionary in the realm of leadership  development. With a diverse toolkit drawn from various disciplines including design thinking, Mike collaborates with leadership teams to craft resilient organizations that thrive amidst today's tumultuous landscapes. Transitioning from a 14-year tenure as a pastor to serving the marketplace, Mike brings a unique perspective to the table. His collaborative approach has garnered him partnerships with esteemed companies like John Deere, Corteva, Businessolver, and Accumold. In his home state of Iowa, Mike's impact resonates with clients such as Iowa State University and LifeServe. To connect with Mike - https://whiterabbitgroup.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

In this episode, Tyler shares about how the importance of relationships was brought to light on his recent trip to Abaco, and shares insight from his previous 3 guests, including how relationships have played a part in their journeys as well. To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/  

Through two very personal events, Sheryl Moore's passion for life insurance and annuities was fanned into full flame. Sheryl is the president and CEO of Moore Market intelligence and is founder and creator of Wink's AnnuitySpecs and Life Specs, as well as Wink's Sales & Market Report and Wink's intelligence report.  She is the co-author of The Encyclopedia to Index Products: Annuity and Life, and her research and articles are regularly featured in insurance trade publications and a multitude of other resources including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and The New York Times, to name a few. She works closely with the media as a fact-checking resource on life insurance and annuities and has spent 5 years correcting misleading or inaccurate articles published on indexed products. Sheryl's passion for her business is contagious and her journey is relatable to all who have set out on their own adventure!   To connect with Sheryl - 515-Annuity or https://www.winkintel.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Ryan Lynch has been a banker, a marketer, a realtor, and more. Then in 2017 he got hit by a car and rewrote everything. Including more than 400 blog posts, and over 150,000 words towards his book that he is currently working on. He decided that his life would be better if he enjoyed it. And after reading hundreds of books, listening to thousands of podcasts, and having tens of thousands of hours of conversations, he decided he had something to share about how to live a happier life. He is here today to share his passion about living the life you want, your way.   To connect with Ryan - https://howtobehappier.blog/ To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Tommy Spaulding is the founder and president of Tommy Spaulding Companies, a leadership development, speaking, training, and team building organization based in Denver, Colorado. A world-renowned speaker on leadership, Spaulding has spoken to thousands of organizations, associations, educational institutions, and corporations around the globe. His first book, It's Not Just Who You Know: Transform Your Life and Your Organization by Turning Colleagues and Contacts into Lasting, Genuine Relationships, quickly climbed to the top of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today national bestseller lists. His second book, The Heart-Led Leader: How Living and Leading from the Heart will Change Your Organization and Your Life, is a New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal national bestseller and was also listed on Inc.com's Top 100 Business Books of 2015. He newest book, The Gift of Influence: Creating Life-Changing and Lasting Impact in your Everyday Interactions was a #3 Wall Street Journal national bestseller.   Tommy spend most of his career and rose to become the youngest president and CEO of the world-renowned leadership organization, Up with People. In 2000, Tommy founded Leader's Challenge, which grew to become the largest high school civic and leadership program in the state of Colorado. He is the founder and president of the Global Youth Leadership Academy as well as the National Leadership Academy, a leading national non-profit high school leadership development organization.   To connect with Tommy - https://tommyspaulding.com/   To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

In this second episode of a 2-part series, Tyler gives insight into what he's been soaking in this fall - the Heart Led Leader Retreat with Tommy Spaulding, a return to Abaco and his daily reading (shout out to John Maxwell) - all while highlighting the "golden nuggets" from his previous guests. You'll want to have a notepad handy because the good stuff is plentiful!   To donate to Feed the Hungry - https://www.mh4h.org/fth/ To donate to Give Joy - https://www.mh4h.org/give-joy/ To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

In this first episode of a 2-part series, Tyler gives insight into what he's been soaking in this fall - the Heart Led Leader Retreat with Tommy Spaulding, a return to Abaco and his daily reading (shout out to John Maxwell) - all while highlighting the "golden nuggets" from his previous guests. You'll want to have a notepad handy because the good stuff is plentiful!   To donate to Feed the Hungry - https://www.mh4h.org/fth/ To donate to Give Joy - https://www.mh4h.org/give-joy/ To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Christ Gabhart and her husband Craig have been missionaries (and much more) for Many Hands for Haiti since 2014. In this episode she talks about her passion for serving Jesus, her passion for the people of Haiti, and the mission and programs of Many Hands.   The mission of Many Hands is Transforming together, to be love in action, in a broken world. Many Hands envisions a world where people transform together, through the presence of Jesus Christ, to be called people, living with purpose, unleashing God-given talents and resources to bring Good News in a broken world.   To learn more about Many Hands and connect with Christi - www.mh4h.org To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

As Founder and Owner of 10|10 Strategies, Heather enjoys helping families, businesses, and organizations “move the needle” on issues they care about while experiencing the freedom and joy that comes from generosity. For almost 25 years, Heather has been helping people and organizations flourish financially. Her roles have included philanthropic advisor to many families and businesses, executive director of a private family foundation, program officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and fiscal analyst for the Washington state legislature. Heather demonstrates her passion for good stewardship and generosity by providing volunteer financial coaching for families in need and speaking frequently on the joy of generosity. She is a volunteer champion for Generous Giving, on the board of the Strategic Alliance to Fight Exploitation which is working to fight sex-trafficking, and on the board of Storytellers.ai, a cutting edge machine learning company. To connect with Heather - www.1010strategies.com To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Jessica Kamerman is a wife, a mom and a realtor (among many other hats that she wears). She spent the majority of her career in the administrative world, before focusing her efforts on staying home with her 2 children. She jumped back into working outside the home, joining a real estate team as their admin. Then just over a year ago, her journey led her to getting licensed and beginning to work with people making one of the “biggest financial decisions of their lives.” Jessica shares her passion for real estate, what she's learned and how she puts her clients first in all her transactions.   To connect with Jessica - jessicakamerman@kw.com; FB - Jessica Kamerman; IG - Jess Kamerman   To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com Tyler Kamerman 515.490.0456

The Challenge of Episode 54 is that there almost wasn't an episode 54…or at least not at its regularly scheduled time. In this episode, Tyler shines light on recent and ongoing challenges that he's been working through. This flows into the question - Do problems stretch you or stop you - and a discussion around that. He also shares recent insight from his personal journey and highlights his guest spot on The Even Better Podcast and the upcoming Many Hands Impact Breakfast.   To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com To check out the Even Better Podcast - http://evenbetterpodcast.libsyn.com/website To attend the Many Hands Impact Breakfast - www.mh4h.org/ib2023

Lucas Meek began using checklists to ensure everything received the attention it deserved, long before becoming a private pilot. He created spreadsheets to track communication and log all the information he received. And because time is too precious to waste, he implemented routines for efficiency.   He has now toured for over fifteen years, traveled to all fifty of the United States and more than thirty-five countries.He's worked in legendary venues like Madison Square Garden, coordinated production for television performances worldwide, and entertained troops aboard an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.   Lucas has found himself in many difficult situations throughout his career and has made mistakes and learned hard lessons. He continues to refine my approach for better performance and more efficient work to benefit myself and the people he works with. Because there is no how-to manual for the live production industry, He founded The Efficient Hustle as a way to share what he's learned.   In this episode, Lucas shares about his journey through the production industry and how A Passion for Efficiency has helped direct his path   To connect with Lucas-https://www.theefficienthustle.com/contact   To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Sinikka Waugh, PMP, President and CEO of Your Clear Next Step, spends her days helping people have better workdays. Trainer, coach, business leader, and difference maker, Sinikka is known for consistently helping people solve problems and get things done at work. With a 20+ year background in languages, literature, and project management, Sinikka has helped over 50,000 people have better workdays since 2008. Her clients value how her professionalism blends seamlessly with her down-to-earth, “try this now” approach and her passion for helping others. Sinikka holds a BA from Central College, an MA from the University of Iowa, and is a certified Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute (PMI).   To connect with Sinnika Waugh - https://www.yourclearnextstep.com or Your Clear Next Step on the socials   To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Joshua Rathbun grew up in Northwest Iowa and attended college at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. After graduating in May 2021 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in video production. He landed a gig at a “dream company” but ended up quitting after only 3 full-months to pursue his passion of starting and building my own business. Fast forward to today and he is fully invest into his startup, Cheecam - full-service disposable film camera + development company for weddings.  He discusses the ups and downs of a start up and the discovery his passion for the process.  To connect with Josh -  https://cheecam.com/ on IG @getcheecam To get in touch with Tyler -  https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Halfway to a century…Tyler shares some recent successes and setbacks in his journey. Then with the help of his past 4 guests he walks through the benefits of facing your challenges head on; the importance of having champions in your corner; and the significance of rolling up your sleeves and doing the work. To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Bailey Focht (F-OH-F) is a wife of 4 years and a loving mother to a 5-year-old boy and a 2-month-old boy. Residing in Sidney, IA, she was born and raised in Des Moines before moving to support her husband's farming career.    She is currently balancing the roles of being a stay-at-home mom and a work-from-home professional. With a passion for supporting expectant mothers, she is a licensed doula and childbirth educator. Bailey actively collaborates with Amerigroup and other birth professionals to increase awareness and advocate for the inclusion of birth doula services in health insurance coverage.   Beyond her professional pursuits, I enjoy in spending time outdoors on her family farm, raising farm animals, and filling my house full of rare houseplants.    To connect with Bailey - Facebook @Sweet Pea Doula Services  To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Kyle Doyle (the self proclaimed Chief Paper Pusher of Iowa Distilling Company) is passionate about his company and his people, the process of native distilling and the fact that he gets to do it in the wonderful state of Iowa. In this episode he shares his journey with Iowa distilling and his love for what he does and where he does it.   Iowa Distilling Company is a native distillery located in Cumming, IA, a rural community located 10 min south of Des Moines. This small distillery has grown a lot in just over a decade to become Cityview's Best Local Distillery for the past 5 years. Kyle has been at the helm for the past 8 years and is excited to continue to bring top shelf spirits with a down home spin.    To get in touch with Kyle - https://iowadistilling.com/ - FB, IG & Twitter - @iowadistilling To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

“What I am is a storyteller…in both of these categories - whether it's commercial photography or fine art photography or whether it's video work or making music, I'm ultimately, fundamentally telling stories."   For nearly 30 years, Jason Walsmith has been pursuing his passion as a storyteller through various mediums. In this episode he talks about the ups and downs of this journey and how his different adventures have recently aligned.    “This is not about whether you fit into whatever box that they've put around you. This is about what you do, how it's serves your fans (or clients) and what fills your soul.”   To get in touch with Jason: https://www.jasonwalsmith.com/ https://jasonwalsmithstoryteller.com/ https://www.thenadas.com/ Instagram - @jasonwalsmith & @theracontourists YouTube - @theracontourists   To connect with Tyler -  https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Justin Petersen, a native of Peculiar, Missouri, has appeared in opera, music theater, and concert performances throughout the United States, and is a voice teacher, coach, and writer on vocal technique, history, and teaching philosophy.   Justin has been a member of the young artist programs of the Santa Fe Opera, Sarasota Opera Studio Program, Opera North, and Des Moines Metro Opera. He has also appeared as Silas Marner in a reading of Erica Glenn's musical, “The Weaver of Raveloe” at the New York Music Theater Festival. Recently, he appeared in the ensemble of Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert with the Boston Pops.   Justin is the Lead Vocal Coach for My College Audition, helping high school performers prepare for their auditions for Music Theater programs. His students have been accepted at music theater programs throughout the United States.   In this episode, Justin shares his story as a performer and a teacher. Overcoming fear and feelings of inadequacy and ultimately finding happiness in the journey.   To get in touch with Justin - Coaching - https://petersenvoicestudio.com/ & Performance -   Instagram - @justinpetersensings    To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

On this episode, Tyler gives an update on his journey and shares some of the highlights and new ideas from his past 4 guests. One through line that became very evident was ideas on how to help you find your passion.   If you're struggling with that or if you just need some inspiration - this is definitely a great listen for you.   Another great question to be discussed…how can we reward failure? Think that sounds crazy - jump on the Pursue Your Passion train!   To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Thad Bargman has been traveling the world riding roller coasters and visiting theme parks his entire life. He decided to start creating content on those travels and recently has made the major decision to step away from a 20+ year computer career and pursue his Theme Park Giant passion full time.    To get in touch with Thad - @themeparkgiant on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook   To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Taylor DuPree has been a part of the Pursue Your Passion since its inception. As the show's producer, Taylor has walked alongside me through the ups and downs, and has helped shape what the podcast is today.   In a flip from a lot of our guests, Taylor is stepping away from pursuing her side hustle, as she has found her passion as a marketing communications specialist at the University of Colorado-Anschutz. In this episode, Taylor unpacks how this role has combined her love for science and nature with the skills she has developed in the area of marketing and communications.   I want to say thank you again for the impact she has had on me and on the podcast!   To get in touch with Taylor - taylor.dupree@outlook.com or on LinkedIn   To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Patch Adams is best known for his work as a medical doctor and a clown, but he is also a social activist who has devoted over 40 years of his life to changing America's healthcare system. He believes that laughter, joy, and creativity are an integral part of the healing process and, with the help of friends, he founded the Gesundheit Institute in 1971 in order to address all the problems of health care in one model. He continues the pursuit of this passion today.   To get in touch with Patch - https://www.patchadams.org/ To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/