Podcasts about find your grind

Nick Gross, originally a musician who signed his first record deal at 17, founded Find Your Grind after realizing the transformative power of self-discovery and pursuing passions. Inspired by a graffiti message and his experiences running a recording studio, Gross launched Find Your Grind to help young people explore diverse, nontraditional career paths through engaging content, real-world experiences, and a curriculum blending self-discovery, career readiness, and 21st-century skills. Today, the platform uses lifestyle assessments and social-emotional learning tools to guide students in defining the life they want to live, emphasizing the importance of the journey over the destination and encouraging youth to start exploring without pressure to have everything figured out

In a recent fireside chat, founder Nick Gross sat down with Michelle Capasso and Peter Sukhoo, Assistant Principal and Career Development Teacher from New York, and highlighted how Find Your Grind is helping students explore passions, develop confidence, and prepare for life beyond the classroom. This conversation wasn't just theoretical. Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School is putting these ideas into action with measurable success. Students have successfully completed Find Your Grind's 9-unit career development curriculum, aligning with CDOS (Career Development and Occupational Studies) standards for graduation. This initiative is about more than careers, it's about empowering students to shape their futures with purpose and clarity.

Scott Kerwien, Head of Student Success at Spokane Public Schools, joins Find Your Grind for a discussion on how education is adapting to better serve students in today's fast-changing world.  With traditional career readiness models becoming outdated, schools are seeking new ways to empower students to explore their options, develop real-world skills, and prepare for a future that excites them. Scott shares his perspective on this shift toward personalized career exploration and how Find Your Grind is playing a key role in this transformation. By providing students with engaging, self-guided experiences that highlight diverse career opportunities and lifestyle choices, the platform helps students move beyond a predefined path and toward a future that truly aligns with their values, strengths, and aspirations.

In an inspiring discussion, Find Your Grind connected with Margaret Pearlman, CTE Central District Resource Teacher, to explore how Hawaii is preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Margaret shares the transformative impact of Find Your Grind's curriculum, emphasizing how it helps students explore their interests, build confidence, and develop career-aligned skills. With a focus on personalized learning, real-world experiences, and purpose-driven education, Hawaii's model offers a glimpse into the future of student success.

During a recent Fireside Chat, Brandon Langer, Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships from Pennsylvania, joined founder Nick Gross to dive into how Find Your Grind is transforming education.  Together, they explored how the platform helps students align career choices with their dream lifestyles through self-awareness and adaptability. Brandon shared how Find Your Grind's personalized approach stands out and the pivotal role technology plays, from AI to micro-credentials, in preparing students for the future. These conversations remind us why guiding students toward exciting, purposeful futures is so important.

Nick Gross is a musician and founder. He founded Gross Labs as the parent company of Find Your Grind and Big Noise. Gross founded the band girlfriends together with Travis Mills in 2020. In today's episode we talk music, business, touring, record labels, Blink 182, marathons & coffee orders. Nick's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickgross/?hl=en Rallen's Rant Spotify Link - open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link - www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA

Join us for an insightful Fireside Chat with Tyler Harrington, a former High School Math & STEM educator who has also worked in EdTech companies in both America and New Zealand. Tyler is passionate about fostering authentic real-world education to empower students. Tyler shares his life with his beloved wife Sami and their two dogs, Peanut and Tui. He loves spending time hiking outdoors, dog agility training, and creative building projects. His Find Your Grind lifestyles are Leader, Competitor, and Entrepreneur. In the heart of the Midwest, Illinois is evolving with emerging career fields. To prepare the next generation, educators, administrators, and the community must collaborate. Empowering educators, customizing solutions, and fostering student autonomy through platforms like Find Your Grind are key. Together, we can empower Illinois' future leaders for success in a changing world.

Join us for an insightful Fireside Chat with Amanda McCann, a dedicated EdTech expert with 10 years in the field. Originating from an unexpected entry into EdTech, Amanda's passion grew as she witnessed its transformative impact on students. Residing in Asheville, NC, with her family, they revel in the outdoors, soccer, and music. Amanda embodies the Connector, Leader, and Organizer lifestyles from Find Your Grind. Virginia's education scene is undergoing a seismic shift. With the partnership of Find Your Grind, students are experiencing an enriched self-awareness and career exploration journey. This curriculum doesn't just set a career path; it fosters a deeper understanding of oneself, connecting them with mentors from Virginia's leading industries. Virginia, your next educational chapter beckons, with Find Your Grind leading the way!

Jace Biendera, a dedicated educator with a rich and expansive journey spanning over 30 years, has made significant contributions to the field of education, transforming countless lives and shaping innovative teaching methods. From wearing the hat of a dedicated teacher to shaping the corridors of decision-making as an administrator, Jace has lived through the transformative phases of educational trends. As the present-day Work Experience Teacher/Coordinator, his insights are a blend of grassroots classroom experiences and top-level curricular strategies. But who is Jace beyond these roles? He's a passionate advocate for crafting future-ready pathways for students, always with an emphasis on embracing a lifestyle-first mindset. As we dive into this conversation, get ready to explore the future of work, the importance of molding education to fit evolving societal needs, and the very essence of what makes learning a lifelong journey.

Luke the Dingo is a Professional Snow Boarder for Monster Energy, coming to the United States from "The Land Down Under" (Australia). He has made quite the name for himself, surrounded by popular rapper, Machine Gun Kelly, as well as Travis Barker of Blink 182. He is one of the founders of an education platform called "Find Your Grind" in which he is a huge advocate for inspiring todays youth to explore new opportunities outside of the stereotypical education thats been engrained in us.  Watch The Podcast On Youtube: https://youtu.be/x5M4Kq4fAFIFOLLOW Luke ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/thedingoinsnow/  Check Out Find Your Grind:  https://findyourgrind.com/ **********************************************FOLLOW BACK TO YOUR STORY:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtoyourstory  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@btysclips  • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/backtoyourstory  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/backtoyourstory  • Website: https://www.backtoyourstory.com   **********************************************CONTACT INFO:• Email Info: Brock@BackToYourStory.com  • Video Editor: robitailletylerr@gmail.com  FOLLOW BACK TO YOUR STORY:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtoyourstory • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@btysclips • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/backtoyourstory • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/backtoyourstory • Website: https://www.backtoyourstory.com **********************************************CONTACT INFO:• Email Info: Brock@BackToYourStory.com • Video Editor: robitailletylerr@gmail.com

When Mike Smith puts his mind to solving a problem, nothing can get in his way! To turn Rabble Mill into the youth-focused, life-changing organization that it is today, Mike had to do some seemingly impossible things. In this episode, he shares the story of his journey of “proudly serving the misfits.” About Mike Smith:Mike is on a mission to end generational poverty one young person at a time through motivational speaking, consulting, his career education platform (Find Your Grind, and his non-profit organization, Rabble Mill. He works with young people from all walks of life, encouraging them to pursue their passions and live out their dreams.  Episode highlights: Being an entrepreneur requires making sacrifices; there is no such thing as overnight success. If you really believe in your mission, you may have to give up certain things, but the feeling of fulfillment that you get from achieving your goals will be worth it. (15:30) When you find a problem that you want to solve, work incrementally towards your big-picture goals. (22:40) Don't say yes to things that don't align with your purpose. When you understand what drives you, you will be a much more effective entrepreneur. (33:03) You will go through many different stages during your entrepreneurial journey. Embrace seasons of growth as openly as your embrace seasons of reflecting. Slowing down is sometimes the key to speeding up in the long term. (37:02) KPIs aren't the only way to measure success; Mike prefers to use Significant Moments of Impact (SMIs). Figure out what strategy works best for you in terms of what you are trying to achieve. (48:37) Mike's best advice for entrepreneurs:“Find a problem you are really excited to solve for the rest of your life. Once you solve that problem, find another variation or go duplicate that solution.” (22:40) Connect with Mike: LinkedIn Twitter Website Follow Beyond 8 Figures: LinkedIn Twitter Website

Nick Gross is one of the most interesting guests on this podcast. He is a professional musician, an active investor in the music, sports, and entertainment industries and a person with many passions. He started to Find Your Grind an online platform that helps students figure out who they are and where they want to go. Before that he made 1-year roadshow around schools in the US to help students to find their passion. In this episode, you will learn: how he tested his business idea before he started a platform? how unleash the passion for the education of teenagers? how to grow EdTech business in the US? What is the situation for EdTech in the US?

Jacqui Cooper, JD, MA LDT, NBCT (Host: CryptoMom2 & Author" The Bitcoin Cinderella) chats with Timothy Tello (COO| Pocketful of Quarters) about the changes in gaming and how blockchain can support and how POQ is so unique. Stay tune for The Bitcoin Cinderella Token as discussed on our chat... To learn more visit https://www.poq.gg/ Background: Timothy Tello is the COO of Pocketful of Quarters, the first and only blockchain company to receive a no-action letter from the SEC deeming Quarters as a consumer product. Pocketful of Quarters created the first-ever currency with a patent on the ability to be used cross-game cross-platform. Quarters are the only fully compliant and interoperable gaming token for the metaverse. Timothy is a founder of the blockchain gaming movement, and he is one of the first to build a company in the space. for the last six years, he has worked to build the ever-evolving landscape that we now refer to as the metaverse. Timothy holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Harvard Business School. Timothy has worked in the gaming industry for more than a decade, and his accomplishments include being nominated for Forbes 30 under 30 twice, and his nomination by Find Your Grind for “Best in Video Games.” He has enjoyed working with some of the most talented individuals in the gaming industry. Timothy has worked on many great titles such as the NFL VR, Narcos, and MGM Boxing. To reach Jacqui email at cryptomom2consulting@gmail.com Visit: https://cryptomom2.com/ To grab your copy of The Bitcoin Cinderella visit www.bitcoincinderella.com To learn about The Bitcoin Cinderella Initiative visit https://bitcoincinderellashop.com/ To grab your copy of The Bitcoin Cinderella NFT on OpenSea visit https://opensea.io/Web3FairyTales Disclaimer These shows are educational. There is always risk when you are investing in NFTs, cryptocurrency or other digital assets on the blockchain. Do you own research. These shows are not financial advice. #POQ #Token #SEC #Patent #TheBitcoinCinderella #OpenSea #NFT #TimothyTello

Luke Trembath, aka “The Dingo,” first came to America as an aspiring snowboarder, by himself, at the young age of 15 years old. Like many struggling with depression, he looked like the image of happiness and success. He masked his deep depression by putting a smile on his face every morning, but at night, his thoughts drifted back to dark places. Luke's brother got into drugs at a young age, and Luke got to see the dark side of that as he grew up. Tragically, his brother was lost to suicide in 2019. Today, Luke knows the stress put on young kids to figure out what they're going to do with their lives. He's helping the next generation gain the self-awareness, clarity, and confidence to discover their own path. Resources: Follow Luke “The Dingo” Trembath on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedingoinsnow (@thedingoinsnow) Learn more about Find Your Grind: https://findyourgrind.com/ (findyourgrind.com) Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn (@karenadawn) Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Big.Silence (@The.Big.Silence) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuKGS6i7GBq_Ydyj3jGO_fA (The Big Silence YouTube Channel) “The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by https://www.instagram.com/jamesnicholaskinney/ (James Nicholas Kinney). Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein. The Big Silence is produced and published by http://crate.media (Crate Media).

In episode #96 of Pop Culture Weekly, Kyle McMahon talks with Travis Mills and Nick Gross about their band Girlfriends. They discuss how they met, why they formed Girlfriends, their latest singles Missing You and Pretty Mouth, upcoming tour dates, a new album and so much more!Additionally, the boys discuss their solo projects with Travis discussing the fate of Ghosted and Nick discussing his company, Find Your Grind & record label Big Noise.You can follow Girlfriends at: https://girlfriendsxo.comand on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/girlfriends-----------Watch celebrity interviews at: https://www.facebook.com/realkylemcmahon/videosor Kyle McMahon YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/officialkylemcmahonRead the latest at http://www.PopCultureWeekly.comFollow Kyle on:Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmacmusicFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/realkylemcmahonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/kmacmusicYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/officialkylemcmahonWebsite: http://www.kylemcmahon.mePop Culture Weekly twitter: http://www.twitter.com/popculturepodca

In this episode, with special guest Nick Gross (founder of Gross Labs and Find Your Grind), we discuss Gross LabsContinue Reading

In this episode, with special guest Nick Gross (founder of Gross Labs and Find Your Grind), we discuss Gross LabsContinue Reading

The crew discuss finding the job that you were born to do, and talk about the difference between a "9 to 5" and a "Career"

The Dingo talks about the rise and fall of Grenade Gloves, dealing with depression, attempted suicide, sprayingchampagne on people with Lil Jon, working for Monster Energy, helping kid's with his Find Your Grind project and so much more. Luke “The Dingo” Trembath came from Australia to America to pursue snowboarding at the age of 16. His friendship with Danny Kass and relationship with the Grenade crew cemented his spot in the snowboard community. After being handed a microphone at an event it was clear he had an amazing talent for announcing and he soon became the top announcer at snowboard events. This path lead him to becoming a major personality in snowboarding and it wasn't long until brands he was working with like Oakley and Monster realized he could host events out of snowboarding as well and then we would see him showing up in places like Fuel TV's The Danny And Dingo Show, Sirius Radio's The Jason Ellis Show and even The MTV Awards. The Dingo went through some serious up's and down's but in the end carved out his own lane just being himself as a public figure. Join us as we sit down and hear about the Dingo's journey first hand on this weeks episode of The Bomb Hole!Special ThanksSalomonWild Mike's Ultimate PizzaTen Barrel Pub BeerIkon PassThe Bomb SquadThe Dingo's Instagram: @thedingoinsnowINSTAGRAMS: @TheBombhole  @Grendiesel @E_stoneFor all things bombhole go to BOMBHOLE.COMBOMBHOLE STORE: CLICK HEREJoin The Bomb Squad on our Patreon page! Props to all of our Patreon members for the support.  Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeHit Subscribe! Leave a comment, We love your feedback! Check out The Bomb Hole Store for Merch! Watch the Video for this Episode on Youtube!Show Notes-Full Metal Edges2008 Financial CrisisThe Danny And Dingo ShowMeet The DingoCoping With DepressionRob And BigFind Your GrindJason Ellis Show With DingoDingo On RidiculousnessLove Yourself Like Your Life Depends On ItMonster Energy Conspiracy TheorySuicide PreventionYou Don't Need Collage Anymore Says GoogleThanks For Listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebombhole)

Nick Gross is known as one of today's most creative trailblazers in media and beyond. His career has spanned the industry in a way that very few have, combining music with business incubation to execute a multitude of passion-driven projects. Beginning with a hit show on MTV, Gross shared his raw talent as a musician and drummer with the world, catapulting him to secure deals with major labels and produce music for top artists such as Ariana Grande, Zendaya and Wiz Khalifa, to name a few. As Founder of Gross Labs, he and his team have created an ecosystem in which artists, businesses, and ideas can flourish, pushing the boundaries of creativity and ingenuity. Most recently, Gross founded Find Your Grind- an education platform rooted in self-discovery, launching nation-wide events and curriculum to thousands of schools and students. You can still find Nick at a drum set with his band Girlfriends and launching the careers of artists at Big Noise Music Group. Gross Labs is a multi-dimensional entertainment and creative shop at the intersection of music, investments, ventures and philanthropy. Their music division, Big Noise Music Group, offers a robust and creative playground to develop artists and their careers. BNMG combines a recording studio, a label, publishing, and an industry-leading live events business that builds out custom festivals centered on music and lifestyle passions. They invest in businesses and people who are acting on disruptive, groundbreaking, and culturally impactful ideas. Gross Labs ideates and develops brands that speak to “what's next”. Their ventures are in place to add a wider platform of opportunities for artists and on-the-rise entrepreneurs to build their brands. Philanthropy is at the core of everything they do. They believe in the power of youth and providing opportunities to help influence their stories, passions, and purpose. Show Highlights: [00:10] Nick Gross is the president of Gross Labs. Learn more. [02:10] Why it's so important to Nick to find what you love as soon as possible.  [04:05] Did his parents model this concept?  [05:39] What kept him from going to college right out of high school?  [07:55] How does he view risk and fear?  [11:18] Developing a sense of business is very important but so is creativity.  [13:14] Managing and putting together a business can be a part of your creative process. [14:55] Learn more about his first forays into entrepreneurship. [17:53] How he started building a record label.  [19:04] Ways to approach obstacles for growth.  [20:01] The story behind Gross Labs and Find Your Grind.  [23:50] Why he is so intent on education.  [24:51] How his business set up inherently mitigates risk in a competitive market. [27:45] Why college festivals are difficult to set up and sponsor. [28:47] How does he help people to find their roadmap?  [31:43] Patience is super important to success and big breaks.  [33:12] Learn why having the right people around is important to success.  [36:50] Why having an artist-first approach is important to him.  [37:41] What will his world look like five years from now?  [40:21] Connect with Nick.    LINKS & RESOURCES Nick Gross: www.grosslabs.com   www.findyourgrind.com   Twitter @nickgross Nick's band, Girlfriends, and their latest release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3IKnB47SU    Follow The Music Makers:  The Music Makers on Instagram The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection. Sponsor: Kushner Entertainment  Check out Andy's Other Podcast: The Wedding Biz

Tony Hoffman was born as an athletic prodigy. At 14 years old, he held sponsorships and awards as a top-ranked BMX amateur. By the end of his senior year, Tony began to experience drug addiction and substance abuse. He was homeless by 2006 and sent to prison in 2007 for committing an armed robbery. But through these hardships, Tony realized it was time to turn his life around and utilize the gifts that he was given. That same year, he dedicated himself to staying sober and has been ever since. Through discipline and mentorship, he manifested his goals in being part of the Olympics, established a nonprofit providing youth mentorship through action sports, and now travels nationwide and gives public speaking presentations at schools. When it comes to redemption, Tony took a situation at rock bottom and climbed until he was on top.

Luke "the Dingo" Trembath is a one of a Kind personality whose fun loving spirit and contagious energy has made him a mainstay on television for years. The former pro snowboarder is a leading voice of the action sports world & beyond, where he has done everything from announcing high profile sporting events, The MTV MUSIC music awards to starring in 5 seasons of fuel TV's "The Adventures Of Danny & The Dingo". Once you've meet him, you'll agree – there’s only 1 Dingo A true social chameleon - The Dingo's ability to find common ground with anyone and adapt to any social situation makes him the perfect role model for kindness and acceptance among todays youth. Learn more about Find Your Grind: https://findyourgrind.com/ Follow Luke "the Dingo" Trembath on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedingoinsnow/?hl=en Follow Find Your Grind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findyourgrind/?hl=en

Podcast host. Events producer. Master interviewer. By junior year of high school, Casey Adams was flying in and out of LA from Virginia attending events to meet some of the world’s top entrepreneurs. Now, at only 20 years old, Casey Adams has already interviewed over 150 people including Larry King, Drama, and Tilman Ferritta. Many students are unsure how to commit to their passions or will choose to wait until they are finished with traditional schooling. For Casey, however, he practices living in the moment — being present — to create opportunities for himself. What does it take to fully commit to your passion? Listen to how being intentional, the power of communication, and staying present will take you to exactly what you should be doing in life.

Spencer Taylor was never a fan of school. A college dropout who is still currently paying off his loans — his story of attempting a traditional post-secondary education rings true for 42.8 million students (in 2020) who have acquired student debt in the U.S. Through gaining his own experience in TV and film, developing mentorships, and tying in his own personal experience – he’s dedicated himself to educating students about college debt by touring across the country on the Student Debt Destroyer bus, and in the process of creating a documentary about the state + future of education. Listen to how education is a personal journey and can be acquired through many different avenues — not just traditional learning settings, but how there’s long-lasting value in mentorships, internships, applying real-life experience and developing your power skills. 

Producer, A&R extraordinaire, and music artist, John Feldmann wasn’t always regarded as the number one rock producer. Feldmann faced addiction as a teenager until he was a young adult, but his passion as an entertainer and skill set of an entrepreneur would give him the drive to prove he was more than just his past. Your industry can create a stigma around the lifestyle you live, but Feldmann’s honest journey proves that the stereotypes around your industry doesn’t have to dictate your lifestyle, self discovery is not a linear path, and life contains major pivots. Listen to how mentorship and surrounding yourself to study the greats impacted him and what you need to do today to break into the music industry (creatively and personally). With over 20 years of experience and running his own music label today, Feldmann provides an honest take on the struggles of what a rising artist can face and what’s needed in your own free will to get yourself out of your own way.

Prince Jackson separates his life by two timelines — before and after his father, the King of Pop, passed away. It hasn’t always been easy to live up to the pressure of his father’s legacy. That’s why Prince, connector and leader, has based his life around what he’s learned from his childhood experiences and what his mentor (his father) instilled upon him. Homeschooled for more than half his life while traveling the world, Prince Jackson learned and got first-hand looks about other cultures and communities. While he followed his interests like art, he always had a heart for advocating for those who weren’t able to speak up for themselves. In college, he studied business admin for entrepreneurship and co-founded a charity and works to end child hunger, homelessness, and abuse. Still building his own legacy, Prince knows it’s about what you learn about yourself that’s the truest form of education you can receive.

The Find Your Grind Podcast is back for Season 2 with special guest music artist, actor, and overall versatile entertainer — Travis Mills. 

Nick Gross is an entrepreneur, musician and founder of the Find Your Grind education platform. He started a career as a drummer and in subsequent years was the drummer for bands Open Air Stereo and Half the Animal. With Open Air Stereo Gross took part in the reality show Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. The band later signed with Epic Records. In 2009, Gross launched STRZ Enterprises, a record studio and record label. He is the founder of Find Your Grind, an education platform, and CEO of Big Noise, a record label he founded with Jon Cohen and John Feldmann in 2018. As of 2019 the label's roster included Ashley Tisdale and New Politics. Also in 2018, Gross founded Gross Labs as parent company of Find Your Grind and Big Noise, among others. In 2018, FYG partnered with esports platform ReKTGlobal, parent company of Rogue, in scholarships for students who want to pursue esports. In 2019 Gross led a series A funding of $10.8 million for ReKTGlobal. Learn more about Nick Gross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Gross Follow Nick Gross on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgross/?hl=en

Did you scope a career, focus on getting the skills, and hoped the lifestyle would work out? That's how we were taught, back in the day. Gung-ho drummer extraordinaire Nick Gross is upending what it means to build a career, by helping students (and older folk like me) determine what lifestyle they want, what strengths they have, and THEN what career might work. Welcome to a new way of thinking about your passion and your work. Why you should listen: How to check if your lifestyle, strengths, and careers are aligned (or how they could become so). Why the future belongs to the misfits, and why you want to be one. How to create communities that go beyond geographical location to a global bridge based on interests. We explore: How routines create a success mindset. Success is about enjoying the process and not just the destination (and how to overcome the struggles with that). How a kinaesthetic learning preference shaped his view and experience of the world. The biggest struggles are often a paradox: the hardest part of the day is getting going, and the hardest thing to do is slowing down.

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I interview Nick Gross. Nick is the founder of Gross Labs which consists of Big Noise Company (record label), Find Your Grind (an education company), and Team Rogue (an e sports company).   Check Me Out: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/ Rate &  Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venture-mentality/id1478874764   Check Nick Out: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgross/?hl=en Website: www.grosslabs.com Find Your Grind: https://findyourgrind.com/

Behind the Grind's first episode of 2020 features Shon Hart, CEO of LiveInspired, Founder of InvolvedDad, Author of From Average 2 Elite. Shon is a former Division I Football Collegiate Athlete with Michigan State University and an Eric Thomas & Associates Certified Speaker. Shon started his nonprofit organization with the passion to see african american men stay out of prison and to help fathers overcome life challenges to be ELITE in their family lives. On this episode, Shon breaks it all down and gets real about how he started the GRIND. After listening to this episode, I want you to have the confidence to move toward your passion to impact in your community. Let’s go Behind the GRIND! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify Social Media Info Shon Hart (Instagram) - @shonhart_ Shon Hart (Facebook) - @shonhart Sherrod Schuler – (Instagram) - @sherrodspeaks Sherrod Schuler - (Facebook) - @sherrodspeaks #behindtheGRIND #sherrodspeaks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sherrodspeaks/support

The founders come together at Boulder, Colorado during the first stop of the Fall 2019 FYG U Fest to talk about Find Your Grind related news and what the future holds. Nick Gross, Luke “The Dingo” Trembeth, and Mike Smith, (missing Natasha Gross) sits down on a special, Season 1 finale episode of the Find Your Grind podcast to bring up important topics in education and why concentrating on culturally relevant programming and content sets Find Your Grind apart. They each express passion towards wanting students, young adults, and educators to experience the curriculum. Thank you to all our listeners and supporters so far! Check out the updated and FREE curriculum on findyourgrind.com.

Indie rock band, Joywave, started in 2010 and was founded by front man, Daniel Armbruster. The innovator and entertainer always held “delusional,” bigger-than-life dreams about music and songwriting then pursued it with an analytical approach. Graduating college during The Great Recession, Daniel realized after calculating his annual wage that working full-time at his retail job was taking away valuable time towards pursuing what he was really good at and passionate about. From having self awareness and belief that he was meant to write and perform music, he invested his 20s towards becoming exponentially better. After rejection from labels, he was finally signed at 29 years old. Since then, he’s written hits such as “Dangerous” and “Tongues,” toured with bands such as Blink 182, and currently on tour with Joywave supporting Bastille. Daniel’s story focuses on how far self-awareness and belief can take you, and how to get your way while combating popular opinion.

Alexandra Chando is an actress, producer, and director who got her start at a very young age in the TV industry. As she’s matured and gained seasoned experience, Alexandra has found that identity and self worth goes beyond what you’re currently working on. The actress takes us through her upbringing and journey — following her love of theatre and acting, landing her first pilot, and navigating her identity to her ultimate pivot of directing today. As a woman in the TV and film industry, Alexandra has faced personal challenges in arbitrary casting decisions, age, not shaming herself, personal relationships and how this all ties with looking at the greater picture of not attaching what you do to your self worth. Listen as she weaves us through the sequences of auditions and pilots with advice on how to get started and key things to know.

“I think in this day and age, it’s so easy to recognize other people’s lifestyles when yours is staring you in the face, and you don’t even really notice it,” shares Dylan Efron. The elite athlete and filmmaker navigates us how he’s been able to discover and fuse his lifestyle into a career. A natural athlete and lover of the outdoors, Dylan took a traditional path studying Finance and Economics in college, only to leave it behind to take an internship at Warner Brothers and learn how to produce movies. Year after year he took what he’s learned, grew through promotions, and tried different alleyways in film — from production to screenwriting. Now he’s been able to marry both his passions for adventure and exploration to the content he creates, being one of the 40 creators worldwide invited to the GoPro Creator Summit. With an open but focused path before him, listen to how patience, authenticity, and willingness to explore (and fail) gets you to right where you need to be.

Mikey Taylor discovered his purpose when he lost everything. The pro skateboarder hustled to fight for his passion, obtained sponsorships, and built a business model to support himself before he was 18 years old. At one point Mikey Taylor was being sponsored by the biggest in the industry, DC, Spitfire, etc. However, what he abruptly learned were the loopholes and expiration date for skaters which led him to pivot into his next career juncture as an entrepreneur and real estate investor. The day that Mikey learned he lost everything, he found his purpose through educating others in what they want to accomplish. His untraditional pro model shows that you can DIY and form your career path with gut, knowledge, and mentorship.

Bear Degidio has a way of knowing how to create viral moments while being able to connect others and build organic relationships. One of the biggest paintball ambassadors in the world, he’s used his career path to discover that what he loves most out of the sport isn’t playing pro but branding. Today, he’s taken his marketing experts to build and collab with brands, celebrities, and influencers such as Giant Tactical, LA Weekly, OVO, etc. and create social media moments with Ground House Burger.

Venice Ball is a community organization that uplifts streetball culture, bringing together the most talented players through tournaments, community service, and merch.  Venice Ball is one of the most recognized leagues today, is heavily involved in community building through building and sponsoring courts, and attracts hundreds every Sunday for the love of the game. Listen to Nick Ansom's story! 

Tygershark is an Advertising and Marketing agency that specializes in building out e-commerce and websites for music artists and leading popular brands such as October’s Very Own, Drake, The Toronto Raptors, NTWRK, Universal Pictures, Majid Jordan, and Find Your Grind.

Casey McPerry has a mesmerizing way with Instagram that initially looks ordinary, but is truly extraordinary. He combines still images, videos, and a song in a way that makes his instagram feed not only unique, but function as a single work of art. Straight from the beaches of Southern California, Casey is a self taught photographer that turned his instagram into a career. 

Ikonick is a Los Angeles brand putting a new spin on the business of inspiring others through art. The company is now the fastest growing digital art company in the world. Founder Mark Brazil recently partnered up with entrepreneurial icons Gary Vanerchuk and Scooter Braun to grow the brand and are dedicated to producing affordable high-quality canvas art.

VOTE BREATHE CAROLINA DJMAGTOP100 - http://bit.ly/VOTEBCTOP100 Dingo is an Australian TV and Events personality. He has had his own TV shows as well as hosting some of the biggest action sports events in the world. He also runs a company called FIND YOUR GRIND, helping kids find tools to work in the jobs of today. Donʼt forget to LIKE , SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breathecarolina/support

Find Your Grind founders Nick Gross, Natasha Gross, Mike Smith and Luke "The Dingo" Trembath get together at the round table to discuss the origins of Find Your Grind and why they started the company. The founders offer insights, tools and tricks as to why the first 10% of the journey is the most important, and how you can get started on your own path this very moment. 

Mike Smith is anything but the traditional startup entrepreneur. He's the founder of The Bay, an indoor skate park and creative haven for teenagers in Lincoln, Nebraska. He's also a must-see speaker, consultant, ambassador, author, and founder of Leadership Live, Find Your Grind, and Rabble Mill.  In this interview, we talk about:  Making outrageous commitments for the sake of a cause people care about Finding the right talent to move your company forward and putting people first Balancing demands on your time and prioritizing what matters Focusing on what you’re good at and relying on team rock stars to fill in the gaps Going from small beginnings to being a national celebrity and how that’s impacted his life and those around him  He recently published a book titled "Legacy vs. Likes" geared toward students and adults who are ready to challenge themselves to pursue a passion—especially if they're down to do good for the world along the way. "Legacy vs. Likes" dares you to stop talking and start doing. Learn more about Mike through his various organizations and leadership pursuits: https://www.mikesmithlive.com/speaker#speaker/bio https://www.leadershiplive.tv/about.php https://www.findyourgrind.com/about https://www.rabblemill.org   Connect with Mike: -@mikesmithlive (all social channels) -@findyourgrind (IG, Twitter), @findyourgrindofficial (FB) -@rabblemill (all social channels)  

Experience 12

Levi Nelson is the Chief Experience Officer at Find Your Grind, where he builds products to enlighten students and teachers to the unconventional careers of the 21st century. Before that he was a Product Designer at Hudl and Travefy. As a dedicated husband and father of three, he's passionate about solving meaningful problems at a sustainable pace while fighting against workaholic culture.    You can follow Levi on Twitter or connect with him on LinkedIn.    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, follow Healthy Under Pressure on Instagram and like us on Facebook.    

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Welcome to Find Your Grind, a podcast that dives head-first into the pursuit of one's passion, and the passion of the pursuit. Trying a few new segments on this show: Five-Minute Time Limit, during which I share my thoughts on something related to the world of professional wrestling for no longer than five minutes. My FitTip of the Week, when I share a tip to improve your health. And finally, Jukebox when I share a feel-good song that helps keep me motivated. Ep 003 guest: Anton Voorhees (part one), Hoodslam performer and award-winning theater actor. Rather than the typical #FindYourGrind discussion, we dive into wrestling with body image issues.

Welcome to Find Your Grind, a podcast that dives head-first into the pursuit of one's passion, and the passion of the pursuit. Ep 002 guest: Brett Cavanaugh, the lead singer and keyboardist of the Hoodslam Band dives into his journey to become a professional musician.

The debut episode of Find Your Grind, a podcast that dives head-first into the pursuit of one's passion, and the passion of the pursuit. Ep 001 guest: Joaquin Lowe, who became a published author for the first time in his writing career in 2016 with his young adult novel, "Bullet Catcher."