The Andrew Deitsch Podcast

As you know, the Andrew Deitsch Podcast is on hold, but here is another episode of my new weekly show, the Wheels2Walking Podcast. We discuss the late Juice WRLD, Richard shares his battle with addiction, depression, hitting rock bottom, and how they deal with perfectionism. Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow Wheels2Walking: Main Channel: https://youtube.com/wheels2walking Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FSvyXL1SDHEzap7iCW7vA Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV6l8Zm-FPH7l8biE8b8ngg Website: https://www.wheels2walking.com THE UNTOLD STORY: https://wheels2walking.com/subscribe Facebook: https://facebook.com/wheels2walking Patreon: https://patreon.com/wheels2walking RICHARD Instagram: https://instagram.com/wheels2walking TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheels2walking ANDREW Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew_deitsch Podcast: https://www.andrewdeitsch.com/podcast Website: https://andrewdeitsch.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andrewdeitsch

Yesterday I announced that I was quitting The Andrew Deitsch Podcast. Today, I'm so excited to announce my brand new show, The Wheels2Walking Podcast!! 2 years ago, I met Richard Corbett for the first time to record Episode 47 of the Andrew Deitsch Podcast. We sat down and he told his powerful story of spinal cord injury, addiction, suicide, and recovery publicly for the first time. This was the exact reason why I started my podcast. To give people a platform where they could share their stories and talk about deep subjects. After listening to his episode over and over, Richard realized he had something to say, and decided that he wanted to create something even bigger. I started working as his producer full time, and he let me build my podcast studio in his condo. We were an amazing team, and our business relationship and friendship grew stronger and stronger. Over the past year, Richard and I have been traveling around the country shooting videos for the Wheels2Walking YouTube channel. 7 Million views later, we realized that we had a lot more to talk about than just wheelchair stuff, but I knew that I couldn't just keep having him as a guest on my show. Today, we're launching our brand new weekly show where we talk about current events, what it's like being full time YouTubers, and dissect our unique friendship / business relationship. If you've been a fan of the ADP, I know you'll really enjoy the Wheels2Walking Podcast. This is a huge step for me to totally change up my platform, but I know this is the right move. The first 6 episodes are live now everywhere you listen to podcasts, but please please please go leave us a review on Apple Podcasts

After 130 episodes, it's time to finally say goodbye. For a while at least. The ADP has been life changing, and I can't thank every single one of you enough for subscribing and listening for the past 2.5 years. Luckily, I'm not quitting podcasting, and my new weekly show, The Wheels2Walking Podcast is the next evolution in my podcasting career! Please help us by rating and reviewing 5 stars on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheels2walking-podcast-richard-corbett-andrew-deitsch/id1491447537

My guests today are my friends Raul Vega and Aaron Cavette of Phantom Ape Productions. Two years ago, they launched Rose Drive, a fictional mystery podcast about 7 friends who are interviewed after a 10 year high school reunion tragedy occurs. Raul writes, directs, produces, edits, scores, mixes, & masters the show, and Aaron stars as the voice of the main character, Markus Hill. Raul has spent the last 7 years working for Hans Zimmer, where they create scores for films like The Lion King, Dunkirk, Blade Runner, Batman vs Superman, Interstellar, and many more. Aaron is an athlete-turned-actor who moved to LA and never looked back. He's extremely dedicated to his craft, and it shows. During this episode we talked about how they met, why podcasts are taking over, and the future of audio storytelling. Aaron & Raul are an amazing team and I can't wait to see where they go next. Listen to Episode 96 with Raul Vega Listen to Rose Drive

My guest today is Diane Portwood. She's a full time, self-taught artist living in South Florida with a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and a background in engineering and equestrian sports. She's a very disciplined worker, and she's not afraid to joke about herself or other taboo subjects. During this episode she shared her story of moving to Florida by herself to ride horses at the age of 16, how it led to two near death experiences, and eventually moving to Fort Lauderdale to pursue her full time career in art. She quickly realized that she could get a lot of attention for her art on instagram, and grew an impressive audience who loved her unique mixture of thoughtful captions, captivating photography, and her sarcastic commentary on society. We also talked a lot about social media and its impact on us, and the pros and cons of being recognized in the real world.   Follow her on Instagram: @DianePortwood Check out her website: DianePortwoodArts.com

My guest today is Daxy Perez.   He's a podcast production & marketing expert, the co-founder of Legacy Podcasting, and the host of the Podcast Success Secrets Show.   He's helped his clients get over 50 Million podcast downloads with their proven systems and strategies, and he's helped launch a bunch of top 100 podcasts.   During our conversation we talked about the state of podcasting, why attention is so important, and why we hate apple. Make sure to follow him on Instagram: @iamDaxy and listen to Podcast Success Secrets

My guest today is Richard Corbett from Wheels2Walking. Wheels2Walking is a platform designed to help newly injured wheelchair users regain their independence and quality of life. The last time he was on my show, back in February, he was just launching his YouTube channel, but over the last month he went from 2,500 subscribers to 37,000 subscribers! During this episode we talked all about how he got on the Youtube Trending page and gained over 30 thousand subscribers in a matter of days, and my recent 3 week trip to Europe. Some of you may know that I'm the co-host of the weekly Wheels2Walking Podcast on patreon, which costs just $1 a month to listen, so if you enjoyed this episode go check it out. Follow Richard on YouTube & Instagram: @Wheels2Walking

My guests today are stand up comedians, Will Foskey and Khaled Elchoufi from the Opinions and Shit Podcast. I had Will on my show for Episode 21, and now he has his own hilarious comedy podcast with Khaled. During this podcast we talked all about stand up, what it's like to bomb onstage, and some messed up stories about old people.  Follow them on Instagram: @WillFoskey & @OASPodcast

My guest today is an online fitness entrepreneur, actress, and ADP veteran, Heidi Uzelac. In the last year, Heidi launched her coaching program, PowerFemme Fitness, which inspires women to live their best life through health, fitness, & self-love. One thing I love about Heidi is that she's constantly trying to better herself, whether it's through reading, meditation, fitness, or her diet. During this episode, we talked all about healing from trauma, meditation, her business, manifestation, body standards, and her epic morning routine. Check out Episode 29 to hear our original episode Make sure to follow Heidi on Instagram: @HeidiUzelac and check out her new website PowerFemmeFitness.com

My guest today is holistic health practitioner, Calee Shea. Calee specializes in women's hormones and sexuality, and I personally love her honest and fresh takes on sex and dispelling a lot of the myths out there. I found Calee's page a few months ago, and even as a man, I have found her content to be very interesting and insightful. During this episode we talked about hormones, sex, dating in the modern world, and I was able to ask her a lot of questions I've been wanting to know the answers to. Make sure to follow her on Instagram: @CaleeShea and check out her website CaleeShea.com

My guest today is Umama Kibria.She's a fitness & lifestyle influencer, gym hopper, social media growth hacker, tech evangelist, event guru, and master connector. Recently, she announced the launch of her new app, Sweatpack, designed to help you find groups of people to work out with on a regular basis. On this episode we covered why her new app is changing the world, why Instagram is full of fake influencers, & what fitness entrepreneurs need. If you want to workout with Umama and celebrate the launch of her new app, check out the SweatPack Launch on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at The Home Depot Backyard in Atlanta, GA. RSVP Here: bit.ly/321a4hD Make sure to follow Umama on Instagram: @SmallandStrong.Fit

My guest today is Entrepreneur and Podcast Host, Cameron Martinez. He's the Co-Founder of LVRG.IT, a company that partners with the best online software, tools, and course creators to negotiate exclusive pricing for their members. Cam is also the host of the 6-Figure Roadmap Podcast where he talks to world class leaders and top-level entrepreneurs about what it takes to get from where you are to where you want to be in your business.  In the last year, LVRG has saved their community of entrepreneurs over $5 Million, and they have fed over two hundred thousand people around the world through their non-profit partner, Feed A Billion. Cam flew all the way from Denver to join me in Atlanta to chat all about starting a company, growing an audience, Facebook groups, social entrepreneurship, and the future of technology. Make sure you check out LVRG.IT and the 6-Figure Roadmap Podcast

My guests today are the hosts of Mind Pump, Adam Schafer, Sal Di Stefano, & Justin Andrews. They have one of the largest podcasts in the world, receiving over a million downloads per month, and they're consistently at the top of the health & fitness category on Apple Podcasts. Together, the three of them have over 50 years of combined fitness experience as personal trainers, club managers, IFBB fitness competitors, and fitness thought leaders. Over 5 years ago, they were fed up with the fitness industry preying on people's insecurities and they came together to create Mind Pump as a platform to shed the light of truth on health, fitness, and other wellness topics. During our conversation we talked about parenting, digital wellbeing, the future of education, discipline, and so much more. I can't thank the guys enough for hosting me at their beautiful studio in San Jose, Doug Egge for producing the show, and for taking the time to sit down with me. Listen to MindPumpFollow @MindPumpAdam, @MindPumpSal, & @MindPumpJustin on Instagram.

My guest today is Indian fitness influencer, Abhish Desai.   He's a full time law student, vegetarian, functional movement and strength advocate, and Indian Instagram fitness influencer.   In the last 3 months, his following has skyrocketed due to his newfound popularity in India.   On this podcast we talked about his upbringing coming to America at age 5, how he got into fitness, laws around the world, and his thoughts on the future of his social media career. Make sure to follow him on Instagram: @TheDesaiLifestyle and Youtube

My guest today is professional Motorcycle Stuntrider, Aaron Twite. For over a decade, he's been riding professionally all over the world. He's one of the most traveled stunt riders in the world, and he's got some amazing stories to share. If you don't know what Motorcycle stunt riding is, definitely go check out his Instagram: @AaronTwite so you know what he's talking about. During this episode we talked about how he got into the sport, some of his epic trips, and how traveling has shaped how he views the world. Make sure you follow Aaron on Instagram: @AaronTwite and check out his website AaronTwite.com

My guest today is “Mr. Atlanta,”  David Orland Brown. David is the CEO of Stay ATL, the Director of Marketing at X3Sports, a Former Atlanta City Council Candidate, and soon to be podcast host. During this episode we talked about why he has the audacity (and the capacity) to call himself “Mr. Atlanta,” how he got his unique style of suspenders and fanny packs, his campaign for Atlanta City Council, political issues plaguing Georgia and our country, living around the world, couch surfing culture, and how he got detained for 36 hours trying to leave Panama. David has so many amazing stories, and I can't wait to have him on again. Make sure you follow him on Instagram: @DavidOrlandBrown

My guest today is one of my best friends in the whole world, Katya Sarmiento.I met her over 18 months ago when I asked her to be my guest for Episode 58. She's one of the most sought after systems experts in the online business space. She helps high earning leaders scale up without sacrificing their freedom or having their business blow up in their face. She's the founder of ReachAndMakeMillions.com and the 7-Figure Freedom Accelerator, which provides support for 6-figure service-based businesses and teaches them how to systemize & scale for more freedom, profit, and peace of mind. The last time I had Katya on the podcast, in November 2017, we barely knew each other, and I didn't dive into her personal relationships AT ALL. During today's episode we talk about: what it means to be polyamrous, her experiences in a BDSM dungeon, her relationship with her primary boyfriend, and overcoming her insecurities. If you want to hear more about Katya's backstory and how she became so successful, definitely go back and listen to Episode 58. Make sure to follow her on Facebook, Instagram: @KitKatNik, and Twitch: KatSerenaRose

My guest today is my brother Matthew Deitsch.Matthew and I are always traveling around the world and attending music festivals, and of course this episode is no different. This is Matthew's 4th episode, so if you want to hear Matthew's story, his previous solo adventures in Europe, our epic trip last summer to 9 different countries, go check out Episode 51, Episode 67, & Episode 100 before you listen to this one. During our conversation we talked all about our travels this year. So far in 2019 we have been to Arizona for Decadence Music Festival, Venice Beach in LA, Hawaii, Mexico City for EDC Mexico, and in March we went to the French Alps to attend Tomorrowland Winter, and Dubai for a week.This was another amazing adventure, and I wish that everyone listening gets inspired to go on their own adventures. Follow Matthew on Instagram: @M_Deitsch

My guest today is ADP Veteran Ed Bolian. If you're a fan of my show you'll be very familiar with Ed, as his episode is my most listened to episode of all time. He's the founder of an automotive technology company called VINwiki. Their app is a free mobile and web based app that helps people store information about their cars.They also have an amazing YouTube channel with over 675,000 subscribers about cars and the stories surrounding them.Ed also happens to be the guy who drove his Mercedes coast to coast, 2,904 miles across the country faster than anyone else in history. This drive is called the Cannonball Run, and his story has been all over major news outlets.   Since we covered VINwiki and his record breaking Cannonball Run in depth on the last episode, we didn't talk much about that on this one, so I would suggest going back to check that episode out if you haven't already.   On this episode we talked all about the state of YouTube, what makes VINwiki YouTube channel so special, his current car collection, the Geneva motor show, and the future of cars, and why he thinks we may not be allowed to drive them in the near future.Follow Ed on Instagram: @EdBolianCheck out the VINwiki YouTube channel

My guest today is Philanthropist, World Traveler, Fighter, & Podcaster Matt Thomas. Most notably, Matt is the founder of Brawl for a Cause, an amateur boxing event where they train, equip, and inspire everyday people to raise money and literally fight for a cause they believe in. Over the years, he's had some major ups and downs, traveled the world, and had the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the most influential people on the planet. During our conversation we talked about growing up in a separated household, how traveling affected him at such a young age, hosting his first philanthropic boxing event in college, living in Costa Rica, and dropping out of law school to pursue his dreams of launching Brawl for a Cause. This was an awesome episode, and I can't wait for Matt to come back to share some more of his epic stories. For info about Brawl for a Cause visit: brawlforacause.com Matt's website: MatthewJohnThomas.com Matt's several Instagram accounts: Fitness - @MovingWithMatt Travel - @Matts_MundoPhilanthropy - @BrawlForACause If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Kraakevik

My guest today is Wheelchair Influencer, Fitness Enthusiast, and ADP Veteran, Richard Corbett. On Episode 47, he shared the heartbreaking story of how he became a wheelchair user at just 21 years old, and how he has used his spinal cord injury as a catalyst to become the best version of himself. Now 16 months later, he has launched his new platform, Wheels2Walking, where he creates entertaining and educational content for newly injured wheelchair users. Richard and I have been working together heavily on this project for the past 6 months, and we are so excited for everyone to check it out. During this episode we talked about our recent trip to LA, our collaborative relationship, why Richard has had the biggest impact on my show, his new platform, our crazy photoshoot with world renowned photographer, Simon Needham, and the future of Wheels2Walking. If you want to hear more from Richard and I, we actually have a new podcast on Patreon called the “Wheels2Walking Podcast!” Every week we sit down to talk about the behind the scenes of Wheels2Walking videos and chat about the perspectives of a wheelchair user (Richard) and an able bodied person (that's me!). It's a really fun podcast, and it's only $10 to get access to this exclusive content. Follow Richard on Instagram: @Wheels2Walking Check out Wheels2Walking.com for all the latest.

My guest today is former professional MMA fighter and founder of Smash Global, Steve Orosco. After a successful career working on Wall Street, Steve was unhappy and left it all to pursue professional fighting. He had an outstanding record, but he stopped fighting professionally to pursue building his MMA Event company, Smash Global. Smash Global produces black tie, VIP events that combine the class and luxury of boxing, the extravagance of a black tie gala, and the excitement of MMA all into one. We connected during my recent trip to LA, and he came over to my makeshift podcast studio to chat about his time working on Wall Street, his pro fighting career, the heartbreaking fight that caused him to hang up his pro dreams, and the challenges of running Smash Global. Follow Steve on Instagram: @SteveOrosco For details and tickets, visit SmashGlobal.com

My guest today is Photographer, Artist, Director, Conservationist, Humanitarian, & World Traveler Simon Needham. He's one of the most awe-inspiring photographers I've ever seen, and a couple of days before this podcast was recorded, I actually got the privilege to shoot with him. When he was 18, he and a friend founded ATTIK, which would become an award-winning, $30M+/year grossing agency. Over the years as their Chief Creative Officer, he worked heavily with some of the biggest brands in the world like Nike, Scion, Ford, Lexus, Toyota & Under Armour.  After selling the company, he was able to get back to doing the things that he loves, especially his photography. During this episode he shared the story of growing his company, working with some of the biggest names and companies on the planet, his near-death experiences in the Himalayas, and so much more. Follow Simon on Instagram: @SimonNeedhamPhotography & his humanitarian work: @Human.Kind.Photography His website is SimonNeedham.com where you can check out his stunning body of work.   If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is ADP veteran, and online fitness entrepreneur Ashlyn Showalter. Ashlyn is the founder of Love Your Body Academy, an online coaching program focused on helping millennial women gain confidence & fall in love with their bodies through fitness. Ashlyn and I have known each other for over 10 years; she was the second podcast guest EVER back in early 2017. She was still living in Atlanta, and just getting started in her coaching and training journey. Since our last podcast, she moved out to LA, and is absolutely killing it in her new business. She and her boyfriend Chad (from episode 93) live together in a super sick home right in the heart of Venice Beach California. During this episode she shared how she got un-stuck at her job as a bartender, overcoming her fears, attending a retreat that changed her life, and what it's like being an online entrepreneur.  She's one of my favorite people on earth, please welcome my friend Ashlyn Showalter. Follow her on Instagram: @theAshlynShow Apply for Love your Body Academy   If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Lisa Marie Posso. She's the brains behind Lisa Marie Projects, a company that produces events for VIP clients and influencers, handles brand partnerships, and talent management. She's curated events for Adult Swim, Marcus Hyde, Skrillex, Owsla, DJ Snake, and Sarah Bahbah, just to name a few. She got a really big break when she got hired to be an assistant for Skrillex back in 2015, and this really exposed her to the fast paced world of VIP clients, touring, and events. She's one of those people who just seems to be everywhere all the time, doing something dope and exciting, bumping elbows with some of the biggest names in the world (literally Kim & Kanye showed up to one of her events last year). This was one of my favorite podcasts in a long time, please welcome my friend Lisa Marie Posso. Make sure you follow Lisa Marie on Instagram Recorded January 3, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Steele Davis, aka Mr. Steele. He's one of the only full time FPV drone pilots in the world, and he flies drones in the coolest places on earth. He's been flying drones for almost 5 years and has worked with ESPN, CNN, BMW, 60 Minutes, GoPro, RedBull, VICE, Mountain Dew, Twitch, and many more global brands. He has over 200,000 subscribers on YouTube, where he's uploaded over 400 videos. His channel started because of FPV drones, but his channel has turned into so much more, and he's developed an amazing fanbase. During our conversation we talked about how he got into the drone world, going to jail for a YouTube video, the coolest places he's flown, and why he grew out his mustache. Make sure you subscribe to Mr. Steele on YouTube  and check out his podcast, Failsafe Weekly If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Randall Blizzard, the founder of RCR Video and the host of The Late Night Startup Podcast. RCR Video is an Atlanta based Video Production company that creates very high end films for massive brands around the country. His podcast, the Late Night Startup focuses on talking with local entrepreneurs about their businesses and digging deep with them about their successes and failures. During our convo we got nerdy about video, what to charge as a creator, why he started his podcast, and why both of us never graduated from college. After this episode make sure you check out The Late Night Startup Follow Randall on IG: @RandallBlizzard If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Christian Kimbrough, the founder of Revive Minds. When he was 13, Christian was shot in the head at point blank range. As a result, he had to relearn many of his basic bodily functions such as walking, talking, eating and the movement of the right side of his body. He was a great kid but at the wrong place at the wrong time. It's how he found his purpose in tragedy. Today, he's using his story to impact young people through Revive Minds, which is focused on education about gun violence, the power of association, overcoming obstacles, and much more through his public speaking, volunteering, and nonprofit fundraising. Make sure you check out his website for more info: christiankimbrough.com If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is the world famous house DJ, Will Clarke. If you haven't heard of him, he's from Bristol, England, and he's become really popular here in the states, due in part to being signed to Claude VonStroke's label, Dirtybird. On this episode we talked about what it's like to be a world touring DJ, moving to Ibiza at age 17, running his clothing company, Doing it for the Cuddles, and how it got its name, why he started growing his beard, and so much more. Make sure you follow Will on IG: @DJWillClarke Keep up with Will here: https://linktr.ee/djwillclarke This was the first episode of the podcast to be filmed in my new studio. Check out the video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/FktqrNZiSiY Music by Calvin Kraakevik Photography by @J_Wzn_Creative

My guest today is Dr. T. Wayne Bloodworth. He's the founder and chairman of The Surgery Center for Female Genital Mutilation located in Johns Creek, Georgia. You're not alone if you've never heard of female genital mutilation, but over 30 million women and children around the world are at risk in the next ten years of falling victim to this inhumane practice. FGM is a cultural practice of altering or ‘cutting' female genitalia. It is not done for any medical purpose. It is not endorsed by any religion, but is a local tradition that occurs in multiple countries, including Africa and Eastern and Middle Asia.   It is based on a fallacy that FGM somehow preserves a woman's virtue or prohibits promiscuity as they mature, making her more appealing as a wife and mother.   Victims experience major lifelong medical issues and the harm to their emotional health is unfathomable. They live in shame and are afraid to speak about how their disfigurement has impacted their sense of wholeness as a woman. Dr. Bloodworth has more than thirty-five years of surgical experience, and he's one of the few doctors in the world who is performing this life changing surgery for victims of FGM. The most amazing part, this surgery is offered at NO COST to the victims. This episode was definitely a bit out of my comfort zone, but a really important topic to raise awareness about. To learn more: visit surgerycenterforfgm.org

My guest today is Chelsae Zirna. She is a digital nomad and women's entrepreneurial coach who coaches women how to use their intuition in their businesses. I met Chelsae earlier this year, and since then, she has quit her corporate job, put all of her stuff in storage, and she is now living in Bali as a full time Digital Nomad. During our conversation we talked all about how she embarked on this entrepreneurial journey after years of working in corporate America, her experience in sales, overcoming objections from her family, and so much more. Follow her on Instagram: @ChelsaeZirna Check out her website: ChelsaeZirna.com

My guest today is Wes Evans. Wes is a filmmaker and podcast host located in Austin, Texas. His company, Icarus Burning Productions has made all kinds of video content including short films, music videos, educational content, videos for small businesses, and many passion projects since 2012. He is also one of the hosts of the Pestle, a podcast dedicated to in-depth movie talk. On his show, he and his co-host Todd analyze and break down some of the best films of all time. During our conversation, we chat about his story, how he got to where he is today, what makes a good film, and talked about some of our favorite movies.  Make sure you follow him on Instagram: @IcarusBurning and listen to the Pestle Podcast.

My guest today is Preston Summerrow. He's a Full Time Freelance Videographer, Storyteller, & World Traveler. He's also one of the silliest and goofiest people I know too. Preston has always been someone who relentlessly chases his dreams. He's been making videos since he was 12, and he pretty much hasn't stopped since. He's got a fire youtube channel where he posts his own vlog style videos, and for his clients, he makes some buttery, epic cinematic stuff.  During our conversation we talked about what it takes to be successful as a creator, how to cultivate creativity and the internal struggles that come with it, traveling the world, moving to Australia, throwing a crazy sober party in high school, quitting his job to be his own boss, and so much more. Make sure you follow Preston on Instgram: @PrestonGoes and on Youtube: Preston Goes If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is my brother Matthew Deitsch. Back in July, we set off on a trip around Europe. We visited 9 countries in 6 weeks, and we had an absolute blast. This is Matthew's third episode, so if you want to hear Matthew's story or his previous solo adventures in Europe go check out Episode 51 and Episode 67 before you listen to this one. During our conversation we talked all about our trip, swimming in Blue Lagoon in Iceland, sneaking into Center Court at Wimbledon, attending Goodwood Festival of Speed, both weekends of Tomorrowland Belgium, renting a huge Airbnb with our friends in Portugal, chilling at the beach in Spain, and one of us got to fly back in first class. This was an amazing adventure, and I wish that everyone listening gets to experience something similar someday. Follow Matthew on Instagram: @M_Deitsch If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is my friend Victoria Madison. She is passionate about helping others overcome their fears & limiting beliefs to awaken their passions & rise from pain into PURPOSE. She's the co-author of the book: 20 Beautiful Women: 20 Stories that will Heal Your Soul, Ignite Your Passion, and Inspire Your Divine Purpose and the e-book: 3 Daily Habits to Holistic Health & Heart Healing. After tragically losing her brother to addiction, she set off on her journey of physical and spiritual healing. She has an amazing story, and we laughed, we cried, and we got very emotional. She also talked about living in Hawaii, mental health, the importance of serving, and so much more. I really want to thank Tori for being so vulnerable and sharing her story with us. If you would like to follow her, you can find her on Instagram: @VoiceOfVictoria

My guest today is Klaudia Jakubiak. She's an avid traveler who is constantly seeking to deepen human connections and better understand the world. Through her travel blog, The Travel Critic, she shows her followers the best places to eat, stay, and play all over the world. She also sprinkles a lot of inspiration and wellness tips on her shared journey of self-discovery. On this episode, she shared her story of coming here as a Polish Immigrant and learning english as a second language, her battle with depression in college, why traveling has become so important to her mental health, confidence, and her purpose, and much more. Follow her on Instagram: TheTravelCritic Check out her blog: TheTravelCritic.co If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guests today are Dr. Carrie Rose & Lechon Kirb, the brains behind ofcourse. Dr. Carrie Rose is an Educator, Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, and one of Huffington Posts Must Follow Women Entrepreneurs of 2017. Dr. Carrie also holds an Ed.D in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida. Now she is best known for her innovative teaching strategies & methodology. Her current research is in course completion rates & connecting online course development with The Science of Learning. Her partner, Lechon Kirb is a Multimedia Strategist, Influencer, Keynote Speaker, & Marine Corps Veteran. He focuses on helping entrepreneurs create a life of freedom by reaching their ideal audience with the right positioning, and monetizing their ideas with digital products. Together, they are a powerhouse team that helps online course creators reach their true potential by using proven methods to create courses that not only get completed, but also are more effective and empowering. During our conversation, we talked about how they got started in this space, how they met, misconceptions about online courses, what common mistakes course creators make, why Dr. Carrie is not encouraging her kids to go to college, and much more. Check out of-course.us for more info. If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Podcaster and Digital Instrument Creator, Raul Vega. One year ago last week, he launched Rose Drive, a fictional mystery podcast. Raul writes the script, directs, produces, edits, scores, mixes, & masters the entire show. In just one year, the podcast has over 50K downloads worldwide & over 100 Five star ratings on Apple Podcasts. He acquired the skills to do this over the last 6 years working for the incredibly famous film score composer & record producer, Hans Zimmer. Raul and his team creates scores for tons of films that you've definitely heard of like the Dark Knight, Superman, and much more. On this episode we talk about how he got the inspiration for the podcast, what it's like to work for Zimmer, the challenges of making a highly produced show, and how the show has grown over the past year. LISTEN TO ROSE DRIVE HERE: RoseDrivePodcast.comFollow Raul on Instagram: @RowdyVega If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is the lovely & hilarious model and actress, Jamie Leigh Thornton. Recently she packed up her life as a student at University of Kentucky to pursue a career in LA as a model & social media influencer. Since then, she's been featured in Maxim Magazine and Sports Illustrated, and has amassed over 155k followers on Instagram. Many people assume this career path is simply fueled by looks, but Jamie's outgoing personality, humor and atypical body type really separate her from all the other pretty faces out there. During our conversation, we talked about how she makes money on Instagram, dealing with brands and sponsors, hanging out with celebrities, what her friends and family back home think about her newfound success, what really goes on in her Instagram DM's, and of course she answered the question she gets asked by strangers every single day, "Are they real?" Make sure to follow her on Instagram: @JamieThornton If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Arden Ash. She's an interactive design and technology artist, art director, fashion photographer, and published author. She has 13 patents, she was an official photographer for the Radiohead: "In Rainbows Tour," and she has worked with tons of top companies including Technicolor, American Idol, Nestle, Earthlink, Ticketmaster, and Toyota. She's extremely passionate about psychology and science, and she is constantly working to fuse those into her art. You can find her on Instagram @ArdenAsh and on her website ArdenAsh.com

  My guest today is Allen Gannett, founder and CEO of TrackMaven and author of The Creative Curve.  TrackMaven is a marketing analytics firm whose clients have included Microsoft, Marriott, Saks Fifth Ave, Home Depot, Aetna, Honda, and GE. He has been on the "30 Under 30" lists for both Inc. and Forbes. His new book, The Creative Curve: How to Develop the Right Idea, at the Right Time is all about overturning the mythology around creative genius, and reveals the science and secrets behind achieving breakout commercial success in any field.  Allen lives in DC, but he was down in Atlanta to give a Tedx Talk at Georgia Tech so we were able to meet up to do a short podcast.  To follow Allen, visit Allen.xyz To purchase the book, visit TheCreativeCurve.com Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

    My guest today is my new friend Megan May. She's a bodybuilder turned CrossFit influencer, a huge proponent of the Ketogenic Diet, she was on the last season of American Ninja Warrior, and on top of that she is the mother of a beautiful baby boy. If you're looking for an example of what it looks like to be a badass momma, look no further. She was one of the original trainers of the very first original CrossFit box in Miami. In 2012, she moved to New York City to be the manager of Reebok CrossFit 5th Ave, and in 2016 she moved to Dubai to help open and manage their CrossFit Gold Box. On this episode we talked about her fitness and training journey, her experience of being on a Ketogenic Diet for the past three years, and the natural, in-home birth of her son. Follow her on Instagram: @Meganator26 and check out her website MeganMay.net Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guests today are Ayaz & Zeenat Momin.  Ayaz is the founder, lead designer, and brains behind Threads and Beams, an Atlanta based company that creates high quality custom shoes, bags, & accessories. They donate 50% of their profits towards community enrichment in Atlanta & abroad. Zeenat is a traveling Registered Nurse, a Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Specialist, and a featured coach on the app FitRadio. During our conversation they shared how they met, Zee shared her fitness & health journey, & Ayaz shared the story and meaning behind Threads and Beams. Make sure you follow: @ThreadsAndBeams & @ZeeTrainMe on Instagram To shop with Threads & Beams visit ThreadsAndBeams.com To work with Zee or attend her events, check out ZeeTrainMe.com Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  On March 29th, 2017, my friend Graham sent me a text that said "Hey you wanna meet up after work one day and be on my podcast? (No pressure)" I hadn't seen Graham in a long time and I didn't know what I wanted to talk about... but I thought, "What the hell?" This will be fun. I had never been on a podcast before. Graham moved to Chicago a few months later and announced that he was discontinuing the podcast. He uploaded one final episode explaining why he was ending it, and my episode never saw the light of day. A couple of months ago, I told him how much this podcast had an impact on me, and how it really did inspire me to start my own. I asked him if it was cool if I released this podcast, and said he would send me the files. On this episode we talked about our experiences with psychedelic mushrooms, why traveling is so important, my experiences of living as an Au Pair in Spain and Italy, and why Tomorrowland is the best music festival of all time. At the time I had no idea how many people would listen to this, so this is possibly the most unfiltered I have ever been. Hope you all enjoy it. Here's to the next 100 uploads. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Zander Yost. He's a Cryptocurrency Investor, Athlete, Entrepreneur, & Musician. Zander and I have been friends since we were 10 years old. He was an all star football player in high school, and he got recruited to play at the Naval Academy and then Georgia Southern. Last year, he quit his job that was paying him 6 figures a year to start a hedge fund centered around the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. If you want to hear his full story you can go back to Episode 66. Since our last episode in December of 2017, it seems like a lot of the buzz and hype surrounding bitcoin and cryptocurrency has been dwindling. Recently, Zander been getting a lot of questions about what to do and what the future holds for crypto, and he wanted to come back on the show to talk about what's been going on.  On this episode we talked about the future of cryptocurrency and why it isn't going away, what caused bitcoin to crash last year, and the practical implementations of cryptocurrency in our society. Make sure you follow Zander on Instagram: @ZanderYost  He posts amazing covers of his favorite songs, go check it out. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Austin Distel, CMO of Proof. Last time I had Austin on the show was Episode 15, where he shared his story, his upbringing, and what he was working on. A LOT has happened in the past 9 months, and most notably, he moved from Annapolis, Maryland to Silicon Valley with his company, Proof. On this episode, he shared the story of how they went through the famous seed accelerator, Y Combinator earlier this year. This 3 month process culminates in Demo Day, when the startups present their companies to a carefully selected, invite-only audience. On this episode, he shared the story of how they reached their funding goal just 72 hours after their 2 minute pitch on demo day.  This was a value packed episode for sure. If you're into entrepreneurship, technology, or startups, you're gonna love this episode.  Make sure you follow Austin on Instagram & Facebook   Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Umama Kibria (@smallandstrong.fit) She's a fitness & lifestyle influencer, gym hopper, social media growth hacker, tech evangelist, event guru, and master connector. On Instagram, she's amassed a following of over 110,000 raving fans by being completely transparent in everything she does. She shares her life with her audience and constantly interacts with her community.  She also runs Sass Brands which is an agency that develops social media strategies for health and fitness brands. On this episode we covered her transformation, dealing with unsupportive family members, how to grow your instagram following organically, and whether you should pour your milk or cereal first (you might be surprised). If you want to workout with Umama and I this week: We will be at TurnTable Yoga on Tuesday, April 17 + Umama is hosting SWEAT WITH ATL on Sunday, April 22 at HX Fitness, so come join us for an awesome HIIT workout. Tickets are only $10!! Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My special guest today is Andrew Ree. He's been practicing law for over 25 years, and is the founder of Ree Law, where he represents large corporations, celebrities, television personalities, and athletes. For the past 15 years he has represented Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, 2006 Super Bowl MVP and 2012 Dancing with the Stars Champion, Hines Ward. During our conversation we talked about his upbringing as a child of Korean immigrants, how he got his start in his field, working with Hines, and much more. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Laura Esposito. Laura is an artist, designer, painter, & entrepreneur. After she graduated from the University of Georgia, she got herself a big girl job in corporate America. After a while she decided the corporate life was not for her, and she dove into the world of self-employment. She started this journey with Charlie Woods, which is a designer coffee mug company. Now she is focusing on her design studio, LE Design.  I enjoyed talking to her about her creative process, dealing with imposter syndrome, how she approaches the task of making money from her art, and much more. Make sure you follow her on Instagram @LEDesign.Studio and check out her Website: LEDesign.studio to purchase her custom artwork. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House Also a big thank you to Jeff Buchweitz for his guest appearance. You can reach Jeff at jeff.buchweitz@sheltermortgage.com If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guests today are Alex Guthrie & Conner Peterson. If you want to go back and hear their stories individually you can go check out Episodes 13, 22, and 61, but in case you didn't know, Conner is a Ninja Warrior, Skydiver, Rock Climber, OCR Elite Athlete, Skateboarder, Snowboarder, & Personal Trainer, and Alex is a professional musician, photographer, & videographer. On this episode we talked about some of the amazing shows and opportunities that Alex has had over the past year, & Conner fell 55 feet from the top of a rock climbing wall (and didn't die). We recorded this on Facebook Live, so we got to have some great audience interaction. You can watch it HERE. Make sure you follow Conner: @Stoked.Ninja & Alex: @AlexGuthrie Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My very special guest today is Casey Neistat. He's one of the most popular creators on YouTube, he's a filmmaker, a vlogger, and co-founder of the multimedia company Beme. He's one of my biggest creative inspirations, and this week I ran into him at the airport! He had a little bit of time before his flight, and he agreed to record a short podcast right there in the terminal! I couldn't believe it. Recently,  Beme was shut down, his YouTube channel hasn't had an upload in almost 3 weeks, and he has started uploading on other platforms. So of course I took the opportunity to ask him about all of that and more. Make sure you subscribe to his YouTube channel and follow him on Twitter and IG @CaseyNeistat   Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik