What You Don't Hear: Recent Episodes
Ross Theisen
There's always sides of people's stories that we don't get to hear. In this podcast, join host Ross Theisen as he sits down with many people whom you may or may not know of, as he digs into the sides of their stories, you may or may not have heard. All in effort to find out what their path of personal success has looked like, and all the struggles they've overcome along the way.
This week on I’m joined by Angela Petro, the founder of Sweet Carrot and catering company Together & Co., and simply someone with a lot of stories, laughs, and insight to share!
In this conversation, Angela shares a ton of wisdom, and also a little judgment, mostly for the fact that I’ve never worked a serving job and haven’t watched enough Ted Lasso...(This is fair.)
We get into how she built Sweet Carrot from a food truck, to one physical location to three…and why she eventually brought it back down to one. We talk about the reality of running businesses in the hospitality world, how the pandemic changed everything, and how her first catering gig was…of all things, a funeral! Angela also shares how living in Germany helped her discover her love for hospitality, the differences in how other countries view service work, and how Columbus has its own food culture and challenges. We dig into creative burnout, figuring out if you’re more of a visionary or an implementor, and what it’s like for our goals to change shape and navigating the change.
Angela’s now doing some amazing work in leadership development, and we also chat about what’s next as she gears up for a Sweet Carrot relaunch. It’s a good one, especially if you’ve ever worked in food service, tried to build something from scratch, or just love a good story!
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PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at liveriverandrich.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your admin fee!
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
Newark Station - @newarkstation
Newark Station is a reimagined warehouse turned creative hub, home to Earthworks Café, live music, local art, and The Yard: a seasonal outdoor space with a jumbotron, pavilion, sand volleyball, and more. With lofts, art studios, and a rooftop drafthouse on the way, they’re building Newark, Ohio's new go-to spot for coffee, culture, and community!
This week I sit down with Aly Moore (@aaprilshowers) , Brand Manager for Goodland Brand and the force behind GOOD Market Cbus, two community-driven projects based right here in the heart of the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH.
We get into how Aly first got involved with Goodland, how her role naturally grew through a genuine love for the brand and its mission, and what it means to her to help create space for small businesses, artists, and the community. We talk about her work on the Franklinton board, the importance of keeping the neighborhood grounded in its creative roots, and how she’s navigating the changes (both good and challenging) that come with growth in the area. Aly also shares the origin story behind GOOD Market, a full-block event that brings together local makers, vendors, and the community for a day of connection, creativity, and good vibes. This episode is full of insight on what it really takes to build something meaningful, and how staying true to your "why" can play part in shaping an entire neighborhood.
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PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at liveriverandrich.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your admin fee!
Makers Social - @makers.social Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com and enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Vogel, a passionate advocate for housing rights and a current candidate for Columbus City Council, here in Columbus Ohio. Jesse shares his journey from studying law at Ohio State to organizing housing initiatives during the pandemic, and now running a grassroots campaign focused on housing stability, community connection, and meaningful change. He dives into what it's like knocking on thousands of doors, building trust with voters, and why protecting tenants' rights is so crucial for Columbus’ future. Jesse also reflects on where his drive for community work began and the personal stories that fuel his mission today. If you're curious about how someone gets started in local politics, community activism, or just love hearing from people working hard to make a difference, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive - For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich - Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at liveriverandrich.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your admin fee!
Nick Giumenti (@nickgiumenti) joins me this week for a wide-ranging, honest, and reflective conversation about the journey of My Ticket Home, the band's recent return, and what really happened to the long-lost MTH album. We dig into the early grind of being underage on tour, the evolution of the music industry and evevoling relationship with it, better defining what we want and don't want in life, the evolution of MTH's sound, the cult-like-following "Strangers Only" gained over time, the difference in sound between that and their follow up "unReal", how the band found itself taking a break, and what it's like trying to define success as a creative today.
Nick opens up about the personal growth that came during the band's hiatus, how his side project Headcave came to be, and what keeps us both creatively motivated in a world that doesn't always instantly reward risk or authenticity. From skipping high school graduation to play a concert, to rediscovering why making music still matters, recorded just days after MTH's return show in Columbus, OH, this one's full of life lessons, music industry talk, and finding that creative fire!
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---THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY---
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at liveriverandrich.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your admin fee!
Tara Defrancisco (@taradefrancisco) is the Founder of The Nest Theatre & an Actor as well as Improv Comedian with her show 'HERE: The (Improvised) Musical'.
Tara’s a seasoned vet in the world of improv comedy, along with her worldwide traveling show “HERE The Improvised Musical”, and lately, she’s become your resident positive pep-talker over on instagram and TikTok. There’s a real good chance you’ve seen one of her videos shared on social. If you’re into comedy, creative spaces, or just want a dose of genuine inspiration, this one’s for you!
Tara shares her journey from finding her love for improv, really getting started with comedy in Chicago to performing all over the world, and how that led to building a home for improv right here in Columbus with The Nest. Within that we cover the unique magic of improv, the way it only exists in the moment, how it teaches people to trust themselves, and why even the “bad” shows have value. We also dive into the importance of community, why people aren’t connecting with their neighbors like they used to, practices to get better at staying connected with friends in a fast-paced world, and building inclusive creative spaces for communities.
And of course, we get into some deeper conversations about defining success in the arts. Tara reminds us that there’s no single path, whether you’re doing something professionally or just for the love of it, the journey is valid!
This episode has plenty of those “oh wow, I needed to hear that” moments. Whether you’re a performer, a creative, or just someone looking for more connection in your life, Tara’s story and perspective is one you don’t want to miss!
---THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY---
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at liveriverandrich.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your admin fee!
The Scatter Joy Project - @thescatterjoyproject
The Scatter Joy Project is a local Columbus nonprofit focused on fighting for mental health. They aim to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone. They sell apparel with 100% of the profits funding their crisis text line, their network to help people find the mental health help they need, and their very own therapy fund. So whether you're looking to get help or want to donate to help support the cause, Scatter Joy is right for you. Find more info at www.thescatterjoyproject.com
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com and enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
Nickey Winkelman (@nickeywink) is a Comedian based in Columbus, OH.
In this episode, I sit down with comedian Nickey Winkelman to talk about her story and journey in stand-up, the evolving comedy scene, and the challenges of balancing creative work with personal life. We also dive into her early days of getting started in comedy, the pressure of social media in today’s entertainment industry, and the fine line between self-confidence and societal expectations of success, and a lot of great chat around the feeling of gratitude for what we've already accomplished rather than always moving our goalposts. Nickey shares her perspective on working clean in comedy, the impact of the pandemic on mental health conversations, and how she navigates parenting while pursuing her passions. It’s an honest and insightful look at what it really means to chase a creative dream on your own terms, and truly just a great down to Earth conversation I'm excited to share!
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH!
To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
Lacie Evans (@laciemevans) is an Entrepreneur, Influencer, Content Creator and badass cowgirl!
This week is a sit down with Lacie Evans, someone who, from the moment she walked in the studio door, it was like we had been friends for years! We dig into Lacie's story of living the farm life and how she's now turned that into an awesome online presence and blossoming career! We uncover how she originally started "creating content" just for the sake of sharing her daily farm life wih her animals, how that connected with people and really took off in growth, the weird hate that having a large following brings (and how she deals with it), turning it all into awsome business opportunities, including the creation of her new brand that is COMING VERY SOON! 👀 All that and a lottttttt more. So saddle up and dive in!
-----THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY-----
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Queerencia - @queerencia.co
Queerencia is LGBTQ+ lifestyle & apparel brand that aims to support the queer community by empowering all people within it, to embrace their true identity and express themselves boldly and proudly, while also at the same time aiming to create more accessibility to queer history and queer culture.
Hop to their website to learn more or make a purchase and support at Queerencia.co
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH!
To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
Mikey Liesner is a Videographer, Documentarian, and co-host of The Strange Road Podcast.
This one gets chalked up into that column of episodes that I can simply describe as FUN.
As we dive into Mikey's story of navigating a career in video, we really dig into how it all started when he was young, due to him wanting to grab a camera to travel the world and document the strange and unusual. This conversation is filled with talking about fun things like ancient sites like the serpent mound here in Ohio, lost civilizations, wild conspiracies, aliens, ghosts, cryptids and a bunch of other stuff that I love but don’t ever get to talk about on this show. As we weave in and out of paranormal talk, we also cover things battling creative burnout and fighting for motivation to chase goals and get things accomplished, projects he still wants to achieve, some of the amazing people he's met in his travels, and a few wildly interesting experiences to go with it all. The best way I can explain this one, is just flat out fun!
Follow The Strange Road Podcast HERE
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H0M Sound Baths - @homsoundbaths
Need a moment of deep rest and renewal? Join hOm for their experiential sound baths, where music, atmosphere, and community come together. Every full moon and new moon, hOm creates immersive journeys of sound, featuring crystal singing bowls, gongs, piano, cello, violin, singers, electronic atmospheres, and much more. hOm is also a space of connection. A space to go to connect deeper with ourselves and with the people around us.
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Sean Mackowski (@sean2damax) is an Entrepreneur, Musician and most recently Founder of guitar pedal company, Tallon Electric.
After finding and following a passion for music at a young age that lead him into the touring worlds in bands like My Ticket Home, Attack Attack! and Truslow, Sean also noticed that while he was involved in many of these creative endeavours, his real knack was an attention to details and problem solving. As we dig into his story of going from the music world to the business world, we dig into the stories of transitions between the few bands he's been in, always seeing himself as the role of "supportive player" and enjoying the systems behind what makes success rather than the spotlight itself, his approach at being driven less by creative and more by solutions, navigating the launch (and closing) of a few different companies, how it all lead to a passion for building guitar pedals and his newest brand Tallon + a bunch more!
FOLLOW @tallonelectric here
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PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Tyler Phillips (@typhillips7) is the head of Fan Culture and Development with the Columbus Crew.
Alright this week I have my second ever return guest, for a full second sit-down, as I’ve got my friend Tyler Phillips back on the show, for the first time since episode 10 back in 2020! So as you could probably guess, we had a lot to catch up on in both life and career. Where we last left off, Tyler was finding his footing in the creative marketing world as he worked for Pursuit, a brand based here in Columbus Ohio, but now he finds himself heading up fan culture and development and so many endeavors now with the Columbus Crew.
We dive into how that career shift happened, the story behind getting the job, what all he does with the Columbus Crew now, the ins and outs people don’t know about, his work with 2CentsFC, and of course we dig into personally how things have changed for him in the last 5 years. I mean folks a lot can happen in 5 years!
------THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY------
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
This week I sat down virtually with my friend Robert Teegarden (@rmtshoots) as we dive into his story of navigating the world of Video Production and creation. Whatever type of creative you may be, a guarantee there’s something that’ll click with you in this one!
As Robert and I chat all things within the creative world, he shares his story from entering the world of music and production, to working in licensing and royalties for Universal Music Group but then feeling stifled by corporate culture and ventured into the world of freelance. We cover the value we can all get from “side hustles” and learning from all the ups and downs that come with betting on yourself, insights on adapting to client needs but still finding ways to stay creatively fulfilled in your work, the importance of niching down and finding personal strengths within creative industries, the struggles of explaining creative value to clients and how to approach it, his “export everyday” mentality and the idea of chasing after our goals daily, and he opens up with some personal struggles and self-love issues that he’s never publicly shared before. All this + a lot more in what is a real rad conversation!
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PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
This week I talk to Dr. Eugene K. Choi who is a Performance and Business Coach, but he does it all from a Neuroscience-Based background.
So I’ve never had a guest quite like Eugene on this show before, and it was a blast to get to know him and how he got started in all that he does. He shares how he went from working in the pharmaceutical world, to chasing a dream of Filmmaking to then bringing things full circle when he decided to take all that he had learned about the brain and neuroscience, and apply that to the creative and entrepreneurial world he then found himself in. He shares a lot of great stuff on how to use brain science to improve our performance, and achieve your goals, become more present, take better action and tons more. It’s a really awesome story and I promise you, Eugene shares a lot of advice that I’ve never quite had here on the show before. This one’s packed with a LOT of great stuff and honestly, I was just trying to keep up with Eugene in this one!
We barely scratched the surface of Eugene's knowledge in this one, so if you want more, make sure to llisten to his podcast The Neurohacking Podcast!
-----THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY-----
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Looking for a concert to go to?
- Lauren Mayberry at Newport Music Hall on February 9th
- Badfish – A Tribute to Sublime at Newport Music Hall on February 12th
- Father John Misty at KEMBA Live! on February 17th and
- Dropkick Murphys at KEMBA Live! on Friday, February 28th
We're going back into the WYDH vault this week as I dig up what was originally E74, and my conversation with Simi Botic, Intuitive Eating Counselor, Health Coach and Founder of Unmeasured.
This conversation with Simi has remained one of my favorites since the moment it happened. As she shares her story of searching for body positivity and overcoming a difficult relationship with food, and how that lead to the creation of online Barre-Class studio Unmeasured, she shares SO much in the way of; Dealing with and overcoming perfectionism, learning self love, being our own worst critics, body image struggles and learning to love your body and habits & SO much more!
If you want to learn more about Unmeasured, visit www.movementunmeasured.com
-----THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY-----
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Queerencia - @queerencia.co
Queerencia is LGBTQ+ lifestyle & apparel brand that aims to support the queer community by empowering all people within it, to embrace their true identity and express themselves boldly and proudly, while also at the same time aiming to create more accessibility to queer history and queer culture.
Hop to their website to learn more or make a purchase and support at Queerencia.co
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
In this episode, I sit down with Jon Paton, the founder of Fit Fresh, a meal prep company that’s doing way more than just feeding people, it’s making a difference! Jon shares his story of how Fit Fresh came to be,and the power of his "why" behind it all in becoming a business that thrives on positivity and community impact.
You'll leave this episode 100% wanting to be friend's with Jon and wanting to eat Fit Fresh. As we dive into Jon's journey of entrepreneurship, he shares how he turned stress and burnout into a mission to help others, talks the importance of finding balance in life, listening to your instincts, and we really talk a lot on creating something that genuinely brings value to others.
We talk a lot about how Fit Fresh wasn’t just about food, but about making people’s lives easier and better. We discuss the role of empathy in business, why putting people first always pays off, and how staying connected to your "why" keeps you grounded.
This ones a new favorite episode for sure, and you'll find out why as Jon and I have a fun chat covering a TON of topics and have a blast doing it. This is an honest, uplifting conversation about food, business, and the power of making a difference, one meal at a time!
Check out Fit Fresh at www.fitfreshfast.com
------THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY------
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
CrossFit Gahanna - @crossfitgahannaoh
CrossFit Gahanna is a gym built on community style fitness, focused on gym-goers of any and all skill levels. With the goal of getting better every day, there's options for everyone! Visit crossfitgahanna.com for more info.
We're opening up the WYDH vault this week and diving WAY back in to what was originally Episode 8, and my conversation with creator of OHD Video (then OhioHD Video) Scott Handel.
SO much has happened since this interview years ago, but, I felt this one was worth a reshare given Scott's story of starting OHD, and all the hidden gems within. He shares a lot about the importance behind taking opportunities when they're presented, and more so, looking for our own chance to make those opportunities for ourselves. Lots of talk on pursuing creative goals, entrepreneurship, the video production world, the value of showing up and just putting in the work for what you want, and a lot more!
Like I noted, so much has changed in the world of OHD, Scott and even myself, since this one was originally was recorded, and it's probably very worth us getting a fresh sit down some time in the near future to truly catch things up! But for now, enjoy this throwback to late 2019.
------THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY------
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Melissa Blackburn (@mellybburn) is a small business coach and co-creator of Haven Collective
If you're aiming to start your own business, pivot in your current career path, or are self-employed of any kind, this one's filled with many gems dropped by Melissa! As we uncover her journey of starting Haven Collective, a coworking space in Columbus, Ohio, she talks about the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, including how she transitioned from working in corporate roles to launching her own business. She shares the struggles of building a co-working space during the pandemic, the power in us learning how to adapt,and the importance of betting on yourself. She also emphasizes the importance of avoiding burnout by focusing on what’s essential, as well as highlights the need to be present and address challenges head-on, especially when it comes to finances and business growth + tons more!
Check out the Haven Collective for yourself: havencolumbus.com
------THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY------
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
Alex Lewis (@lewisalex10) is a poet and writer through his own popular newsletter “Feels Like Home” and Columbus Underground, as well as his projects like Car Window Poetry.
If you’re looking for a laid back conversation about why making your art for authentic reasons is enough to do them, this is the one for you! Alex is great as he shares his story of passion for writing at a young age, how he’s translated that into his main creative avenue as an adult, and he shares a lot on how he’s maintained that passion through lots of ups and downs and tempts of “internet fame” to take things in a different direction. We explore the balance between personal fulfillment and creating for others, navigating the pressures of sharing creative work, and the importance of staying true to your own path. Alex also shares a lot of great stuff on taking your time with your art, embracing life's ups and downs, and finding meaning in unexpected moments.
——THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY——
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
The Scatter Joy Project - @thescatterjoyproject
The Scatter Joy Project is a local Columbus nonprofit focused on fighting for mental health. They aim to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone. They sell apparel with 100% of the profits funding their crisis text line, their network to help people find the mental health help they need, and their very own therapy fund. So whether you're looking to get help or want to donate to help support the cause, Scatter Joy is right for you. Find more info at www.thescatterjoyproject.com
In this episode, I sit down with Brandi Lust, a powerful advocate for personal growth, community building, and host of CreativeMornings here in Columbus, Ohio.
We dive deep into the challenges that creatives face, especially in times of uncertainty, where things just aren’t working the way they used to. Brandi opens up about her own struggles in the creative world and how she’s learning to trust herself through these transitions. We also get into her professional journey, shifting from a career as a teacher to becoming a consultant, speaker, and mindfulness advocate. Brandi’s passion for personal development shines through as she talks about how helping people gain new awareness and insights lights her up, and how she’s dedicated to shifting the culture in workplaces to foster authentic growth.
We touch on many interesting subjects, such as the idea of “care washing” in work environments—where companies project fake values to seem more caring—and the need for real, genuine culture shifts. Brandi shares her thoughts on how organizations can sometimes push false narratives to seem compassionate, but real change only happens when there's a deeper sense of authenticity.
We also discuss the balance between being true to ourselves in our personal and professional lives, especially when the lines get blurry. Brandi shares some powerful advice on how to stay connected to your true self, no matter what external challenges or expectations you face. And for anyone curious about consulting, Brandi shares some golden insights on how she got started in that world, blending her passion for personal growth with helping organizations create meaningful change.
Brandi openly shares her journey of self-discovery, from navigating major life transitions to embracing her true self after coming out later in life. She talks about leaving a long-term relationship, moving into her own space, and the waves of grief that came with it, but also the joy in rediscovering her identity and finding peace in the chaos.
This was a super deep and inspiring conversation, full of vulnerable moments and valuable takeaways. Seriously one of my new favs, filled with gems! —Brandi is truly one of a kind!
------THANKS TO THIS EPISODES SPONSORS------
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your deposit!
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
Franklinton Market - @franklintonmkt
Located right in the heart of the Franklinton Arts District in Columbus, OH, Franklinton Market is a convenience store that features a variety of snacks, beverages, health and beauty items, last minute grocery items, and of course the awesome Go Meals, a local and freshly prepared line of sandwiches, breakfast, lunch and dinner take-and-go, meals.
You can follow them online for more information @franklintonmkt
Nic Bronkall is a Health & Wellness Coach, focused in the areas of Breathwork, stress & anxiety management, physical therapy, as well as strength & conditioning coaching.
After a childhood diagnoses of ADHD left him feeling confused and gave him the feeling that there was something wrong with him, that stuck with him growing up and led directly into a ton of his work and outlook he shares in this episode. His major viewpoint in so many aspects of wellness is reminding people they aren't broken, and that there's work we can do to feel better, working with our issues to get a handle on them. From helping people learn more about their bodies, and why they react in certain ways, whether to physical injury or emotional responses. He shares on how to manage stress, what parenthood has taught him, how our body responding to an injury really means it’s doing its job right and a lot on slowing down and being more present in all that we do!
FOLLOW his work @nic.bronkall
-----THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY-----
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your deposit!
CrossFit Gahanna - @crossfitgahannaoh
CrossFit Gahanna is a gym built on community style fitness, focused on gym-goers of any and all skill levels. Whether you want to stop in for open gym and do your own thing, or get started in one of the many All-Levels Classes, there's options for everyone! Visit crossfitgahanna.com for more info.
The Scatter Joy Project - @thescatterjoyproject
The Scatter Joy Project is a local Columbus nonprofit focused on fighting for mental health. They aim to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone. They sell apparel with 100% of the profits funding their crisis text line, their network to help people find the mental health help they need, and their very own therapy fund. So whether you're looking to get help or want to donate to help support the cause, Scatter Joy is right for you. Find more info at www.thescatterjoyproject.com
Brian Penn is the owner of Clean Kicks, a shoe restoration and cleaning service.
Guys, this episode is just flat out great. Plain and simple. As we dig into Brian's story, not only do we talk about how a lifelong passion for sneaker culture pushed him to start up the idea mid-pandemic, but, he really opens up about his entire life journey. From being born with eye issues that had doctors say he’d be blind by 7, to growing up without a father figure and losing his way, even to at one point in time being at his lowest and being homeless. We talk about his experience with it all, and how it led him to being the really amazing person that sat with me for this podcast.
We also cover; The difficulty of wishing people knew your actual inner struggles, hoping to make a great impact on others around you, how much easier it is to be negative than positive (and how to get past that), not chasing external validation, his passion for lyricism and music, the humility that comes with personal growth and owning up to our mistakes, and of course the impact he's making with his company Clean Kicks and how it all got started as a favor for a friend. For real, I can’t say enough nice things about Brian and this episode. Great guy, who just wants to live life and help others.
FOLLOW Clean Kicks @cleankicks.614
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PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your deposit!
Franklinton Market - @franklintonmkt
Located right in the heart of the Franklinton Arts District in Columbus, OH, Franklinton Market is a convenience store that features a variety of snacks, beverages, health and beauty items, last minute grocery items, and of course the awesome Go Meals, a local and freshly prepared line of sandwiches, breakfast, lunch and dinner take-and-go, meals.
The Scatter Joy Project - @thescatterjoyproject
The Scatter Joy Project is a local Columbus nonprofit focused on fighting for mental health. They aim to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone. They sell apparel with 100% of the profits funding their crisis text line, their network to help people find the mental health help they need, and their very own therapy fund. So whether you're looking to get help or want to donate to help support the cause, Scatter Joy is right for you. Find more info at www.thescatterjoyproject.com
In this episode, I sit down with the talented (and hilarious) Mark Eshleman, AKA ReelBear Media.
Mark has been instrumental in shaping the visual identity of a lot of great artists, most notably through his long-standing collaboration with Twenty One Pilots. We dive deep into his journey, starting from his early days in video production, and while we cover the story of how he first connected with TOP and how their creative partnership evolved over the years, the biggest topic of discussion that threads throughout this one, is that of identity and self-discovery.
We also discuss the power of YouTube and social media in today’s music industry, and how these platforms have changed the way content is distributed and consumed, the importance of staying authentic in creation, being persistent, and continuously learning ever-changing industries. All the while, we ramble, laugh and giggle like two school children who stayed up too late. It’s a blast!
Whether you’re a fan of Mark’s work, a creative looking for inspiration, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of video production and the creative process, this episode is packed with stuff you won’t want to miss. Most of all, the reminder to slow down, and zoom out on our life once in a while!
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
Austin Parker is a Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer under his brand 'APFit'.
Austin knew from a young age that he had a real passion for the fitness world, and after playing 4 years of College Basketball and living the corparate America life, he decided to take the dive fulltime into becoming a Personal Trainer and took that leap of faith to believe in himself, and follow his purpose! In Austin's story we talk a lot about self-believe and the work it takes to uncover it, as well as how he balanced a "regular" job through the day but still made time to build up his personal brand as a coach, all while making time for training sessions both before and after work. We also dive into the value of building a personal brand and the impact it makes on connecting with others, his love for music and wishing he pursued it, dealing with heavy depression in college, why we should challenge ourselves in order to get better, finding your "purpose" and living a life built off that + a lot more! This is a real good conversation with Austin and one that will have you feeling positively motivated when you turn it off!
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PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your deposit!
The Scatter Joy Project - @thescatterjoyproject
The Scatter Joy Project is a local Columbus nonprofit focused on fighting for mental health. They aim to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone. They sell apparel with 100% of the profits funding their crisis text line, their network to help people find the mental health help they need, and their very own therapy fund. So whether you're looking to get help or want to donate to help support the cause, Scatter Joy is right for you. Find more info at www.thescatterjoyproject.com
Hanna Williford ( @hannawilliford ) is a Sports Broadcaster, Journalist & Reporter for the Columbus Clippers, The Big10 Network and a lot of Ohio State sports here in Columbus. As well as a writer for TheCbusToday!
This week I sit down with Hanna Williford. It’s a fun dynamic in this because normally, Hanna is on this side of the microphone as she’s normally the one doing the interviewing. So the roles are reversed here as we dive into Hannah’s story of just how she got involved in the sports broadcasting world and how it was a pretty intentional and opportunity seeking path she took to get there. All that and a lot more of course!
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your deposit!
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH!
To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
Alex Copeland is the creator of "Plenty O'Cookies" and performs as his Drag Queen persona "Plenty O' Smiles"
This episode is a fun chat as I get to know the story of Alex Copeland. We cover going from growing up in a small town and moving off to college to see more of the world, then finding a passion for baking and leaning into that to create a whole business out of it, how he entered the Drag world and why he loves performing, the love to make others happy, the value of protecting your personal energy, looking at your world with more optimism & a lot more for a really great conversation!
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Queerencia - @queerencia.co
Queerencia is LGBTQ+ lifestyle & apparel brand that aims to support the queer community by empowering all people within it, to embrace their true identity and express themselves boldly and proudly, while also at the same time aiming to create more accessibility to queer history and queer culture.
Hop to their website to learn more or make a purchase and support at Queerencia.co
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH!
To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
Walker Evans is a co-founder of Columbus Underground, an independently owned online news publication here in Columbus, OH.
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United Strength - @united_strength
Located right outside of Downtown, aims to create an environment that is welcoming to all, judgement free, and results driven. Whether it’s open gym hours filled with community members all bettering themselves, or one of their two coach led classes aimed at building muscle, or burning calories, United Strength believes that fitness wasn’t meant to be done alone, and that we’re all on this journey together.
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your deposit!
Queerencia - @queerencia.co
Queerencia is LGBTQ+ lifestyle & apparel brand that aims to support the queer community by empowering all people within it, to embrace their true identity and express themselves boldly and proudly, while also at the same time aiming to create more accessibility to queer history and queer culture.
Hop to their website to learn more or make a purchase and support at Queerencia.co
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
In this episode I sit down with Todd Johnson, the owner of Columbus, OH based gym, United Strength.
Todd shares his journey from his early days in the fitness industry, to creating a thriving gym dedicated to health, wellness, and community. We discuss his passion for building a supportive environment where members can connect and grow, and how it came together through a lot of ups and downs. We also chat the power of daily habits and short-term goals in making long-term dreams a reality, highlighting the essential link between mental and physical health, the role social media plays in modern day entrepreneurship, breaking common misconceptions of gym culture, the transition from sports training to a more holistic approach to fitness & a lot more. Join us as we explore Todd's dedication to helping others, his strategies for personal and professional growth, and his vision for fostering a vibrant, connected community through United Strength.
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your deposit!
The Scatter Joy Project - @thescatterjoyproject
The Scatter Joy Project is a local Columbus nonprofit focused on fighting for mental health. They aim to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone. They sell apparel with 100% of the profits funding their crisis text line, their network to help people find the mental health help they need, and their very own therapy fund. So whether you're looking to get help or want to donate to help support the cause, Scatter Joy is right for you. Find more info at www.thescatterjoyproject.com
Makers Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
Queerencia - @queerencia.co
Queerencia is LGBTQ+ lifestyle & apparel brand that aims to support the queer community by empowering all people within it, to embrace their true identity and express themselves boldly and proudly, while also at the same time aiming to create more accessibility to queer history and queer culture. Hop to their website to learn more or make a purchase and support at Queerencia.co
Jake Germany AKA 'Phangs' is a Musician & Creative Director.
This week I sit down (virtually) with Phangs, who's real name I did NOT just learn in the conversation...an incredibly talented artist whose journey from creating Myspace layouts to designing for Bad Bunny is a real fun one to cover! We dive into his creative process, how he balances multiple artistic endeavors, and the importance of following our gut feelings. He shares candid insights about his transition from DIY projects to professional success, the value of empathy, and maintaining authenticity with his fans. We also discuss his early life, the impact of his musical upbringing, early bands and musical endeavours that lead to 'Phangs' as a project, and how being certain in his process of setting and achieving goals has shaped his career. Join us as we explore the ups and downs of Phangs' journey and uncover what truly makes him tick!
FOLLOW @thisisphangs
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
The Scatter Joy Project - @thescatterjoyproject
The Scatter Joy Project is a local Columbus nonprofit focused on fighting for mental health. They aim to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone. They sell apparel with 100% of the profits funding their crisis text line, their network to help people find the mental health help they need, and their very own therapy fund. So whether you're looking to get help or want to donate to help support the cause, Scatter Joy is right for you. Find more info at www.thescatterjoyproject.com
Midwest Photo - @mpex_photo_video
Midwest Photo is a photo, video & audio store located in Columbus, OH offering tons of services from gear purchases & rentals, used gear buy & sell, printing services, film development and simply a knowledgable staff ready to help you with your photo needs at any time! Go check them out or visit mpex.com for more information.
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Queerencia - @queerencia.co
Queerencia is LGBTQ+ lifestyle & apparel brand that aims to support the queer community by empowering all people within it, to embrace their true identity and express themselves boldly and proudly, while also at the same time aiming to create more accessibility to queer history and queer culture.
Hop to their website to learn more or make a purchase and support at Queerencia.co
Hannah Romes is a Columbus based Comedian in the worlds of Improv, Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy, and a co-owner of Hashtag Comedy Co.
This week I chat with the funny and delightful Hannah Romes. From the small streets of her hometown to the vibrant comedy scene of Columbus, Ohio, Hannah shares her story of growth and creativity. We delve into the nuances of impostor syndrome, the challenges of comparison, and the importance of embracing individuality in the pursuit of success. We explore Hannah's evolution from open mics, to online platforms, to her now large involvement in much of the comedy scene here in Columbus, discussing the power of collaboration and sometimes suprising kindness within the comedy community. From heartfelt reflections on hometown roots to exciting visions for the future, this episode is a fun glimpse into the life and laughter of Hannah!
FOLLOW @hannahromes
Get to know Meemaw by following her @meemawcomedy
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Fuzz Nail Salon - @fuzz.columbus
Fuzz hosts a collective of independent nail artist who are passionate about what they do, creating everything from simple elegant manicures, to highly detailed nail art.
They like to make sure their care goes beyond just how your nails look. At Fuzz, the artists prioritize nail health as much as their outward beauty, and work with clients to ensure you achieve the best nails, for you.
Fuzz doesn't stop as a nail Salon though. They also host community events and curate artwork by local artists that they sell in the salon.
You can follow them @fuzz.columbus or visit their website fuzznailstudio.com to book an appointment, and begin your nail journey!
Midwest Photo - @mpex_photo_video
Midwest Photo is a photo, video & audio store located in Columbus, OH offering tons of services from gear purchases & rentals, used gear buy & sell, printing services, film development and simply a knowledgable staff ready to help you with your photo needs at any time! Go check them out or visit mpex.com for more information.
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
Saud Ahmed is a musician and most notably the vocalist of past projects The Crimson Armada, The Holy Guile, and most recently Ear to Ear.
After meeting in what feels like another lifetime ago when he was helping produce the band I was in at the time, and then keeping general connection through social over the years, I sit down with Saud for the first time to really get to know him. With sit down for an intimate and very honest conversation that delves deep into his life journey, in a way he's never publicly shared before.
We explore Saud's path from struggles with ego and entitlement to finding peace and gratitude. Throughout our chat, Saud shares honest reflections on his experiences within the music industry, spiritual conflict, and personal growth. He opens up about the challenges he faced in reconciling his spiritual beliefs within his music, as well as the major conflicts that arose within his family due to his career aspirations. Saud also reflects on the struggles that come with chasing your goals, what it means to try and be a real adult while pursuing a dream, the changing of musical projects & a lot more. From navigating those conflicts to embracing creativity, and the power of self-discovery, this one's filled with a lot of good stuff that I heavily appreciate Saud being so open about.
FOLLOW Saud @saudapop
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your deposit!
IngramAudioCo - @ingramaudioco
Spend less time mixing your music, and more time creating it! Ingram Audio’s goal is to create unique, user-friendly plugins for musicians and creatives of any skill level. Visit ingramaudio.co for more info and purchase options!
Simon Fraser is a stand-up Comedian and part of the team that brings you Don't Tell Comedy.
In this episode, I dive into a laid-back chat with Simon Fraser, and yes, we uncover why he loves High Noons so much. From reflecting on the ups and downs of life to reminiscing about childhood creative endeavors like making YouTube videos and writing stories, we also discuss his adventures of beginning touring for stand-up comedy, from crashing on friends' couches to performing in various cities across America. We dig into the importance of taking chances and betting on yourself as he shares the many stories of long drives and putting on his own shows to get experience in the comedy world. Simon also shares insights into finding his comedic style and the overall importance of perseverance in pursuing a passion. It's a fun conversation that sheds light on the path to meaningful work, and embracing the comedy grind.
Follow Simon @simonloveshighnoons
Check out Don't Tell Comedy
WATCH this episode on Youtube
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
At River & Rich, you’ll find yourself living the colorful life. River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so come view an apartment anytime. Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com
Franklinton Market - @franklintonmkt
Located right in the heart of the Franklinton Arts District in Columbus, OH, Franklinton Market is a convenience store that features a variety of snacks, beverages, health and beauty items, last minute grocery items, and of course the awesome Go Meals, a local and freshly prepared line of sandwiches, breakfast, lunch and dinner take-and-go, meals.
You can follow them online for more information @franklintonmkt
Anthony Craparotta is a musician and Founder of @lyricvidsdotcom
This week it’s a virtual chat with Anthony as we take a deep dive into the music & creative industries. From his start in music and pursuing that passion, to becoming a signed artist and touring the world, to then retiring from that and starting up his business making lyric videos that now crafts visuals for some of the entertainmnet industries top artists, brands and labels!
Within that, we really dig into authenticity in music and business in general. We uncover the mirage of chasing fame, finding what’s truly important to us, his decision to stop making music and enter a new creative venture, how the business grew to where it’s at today working with major artists, making it a family business with his Wife and Sister being included, finding your personal “why” behind creative journeys, how art is consumed nowadays, toxic clients, and staying true to yourself while pursuing passions, along with a ton more!
FOLLOW Anthony @illvibe
FOLLOW his brand @lyricvidsdotcom
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THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:
The Scatter Joy Project - @thescatterjoyproject
The Scatter Joy Project is a local Columbus nonprofit focused on fighting for mental health. They aim to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone. They sell apparel with 100% of the profits funding their crisis text line, their network to help people find the mental health help they need, and their very own therapy fund. So whether you're looking to get help or want to donate to help support the cause, Scatter Joy is right for you. Find more info at www.thescatterjoyproject.com
Midwest Photo - @mpex_photo_video
Midwest Photo is a photo, video & audio store located in Columbus, OH offering tons of services from gear purchases & rentals, used gear buy & sell, printing services, film development and simply a knowledgable staff ready to help you with your photo needs at any time! Go check them out or visit mpex.com for more information.
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
THEAL - @thealcolor
THEAL is aimed to help independent creatives get out of the dark when it comes to the business end of creativity. Their goal to create tools that organize and empower creative leaders to grow their productions. So how do they do that? Well they’ve got a handful of plug & play ready digital assets to help you on the ground level of your business. Find them all at thealcolor.com Use the code 'WYDHPOD' at checkout!
Andy J. Pizza, an illustrator, bestselling children's book author, and host of "The Creative Pep Talk" podcast.
We dive deep into Andy's creative journey, exploring his early influences, including impact from the comedy world and Jim Carrey's work. The conversation unfolds as we discuss the highs and lows of the creative process, touching on moments of self-discovery and the importance of embracing all facets of oneself, even the parts we don't like. We also explore the challenges of navigating mental health, sharing personal experiences and coping mechanisms. Andy reflects on his pre-social media creative beginnings, highlighting the changes in the creative landscape influenced by algorithms and the impact on authenticity, his path to making a career out of illustration, his latest children's book 'Invisible Things' + lots more.
Join us for what I feel is a very insightful conversation that delves into the real stories behind Andy's journey, offering a glimpse into the hidden treasures found in the cave of self-discovery!
FOLLOW @andyjpizza
Find out more information + find Andy's books at andyjpizza.com
Check out his 'Creative Pep Talk' Podcast
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
The Scatter Joy Project - @thescatterjoyproject
The Scatter Joy Project is a local Columbus nonprofit focused on fighting for mental health. They aim to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone. They sell apparel with 100% of the profits funding their crisis text line, their network to help people find the mental health help they need, and their very own therapy fund. So whether you're looking to get help or want to donate to help support the cause, Scatter Joy is right for you. Find more info at www.thescatterjoyproject.com
Midwest Photo - @mpex_photo_video
Midwest Photo is a photo, video & audio store located in Columbus, OH offering tons of services from gear purchases & rentals, used gear buy & sell, printing services, film development and simply a knowledgable staff ready to help you with your photo needs at any time! Go check them out or visit mpex.com for more information.
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
THEAL - @thealcolor
THEAL is aimed to help independent creatives get out of the dark when it comes to the business end of creativity. Their goal to create tools that organize and empower creative leaders to grow their productions. So how do they do that? Well they’ve got a handful of plug & play ready digital assets to help you on the ground level of your business. Find them all at thealcolor.com Use the code 'WYDHPOD' at checkout!
Ashley Tracy is an Ohio based Wedding, Family & Couples Photographer
In this episode I sit down with the talented Ashley Tracy, a photographer hailing from right here in Ohio. We uncover Ashley's journey, from her background in news reporting to the pivotal moment when she decided to turn her passion for photography into a thriving business.
As we delve into Ashley's entrepreneurial venture, she sheds light on the evolving landscape of social media and how she navigates it, the challenges posed by algorithms and the pursuit of authenticity in the creative realm. We also talk about the unique ability to read energy in a room, not as a happenstance skill but as an intuitive gift shaped by life experiences. Together, we then explore the nuances of personal growth, the impact of anxiety, and the importance of self-awareness..
Join us for a fun conversation that goes beyond the lens, touching on creativity, self-discovery, and the ever-changing dynamics of the photography business!
FOLLOW @ashleytracyphoto
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
At River & Rich, you’ll find yourself living the colorful life. River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so come view an apartment anytime. Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com for more information! Use 'WYDHPOD' for HALF OFF your security deposit!
Unmeasured - @movementunmeasured
Unmeasured is a virtual barre class studio that celebrates your body & never shames it. When you join, you’ll have 100s of barre classes including a new on demand class added every week, weekly live classes, epic playlists, & even the occasional pop in from guest instructors at your fingertips and in the coziness of your own home.
Unmeasured is more than a movement membership, it’s a movement. Find out more at movementunmeasured.com
THEAL - @thealcolor
THEAL is aimed to help independent creatives get out of the dark when it comes to the business end of creativity. Their goal to create tools that organize and empower creative leaders to grow their productions.
So how do they do that? Well they’ve got a handful of plug & play ready digital assets to help you on the ground level of your business. Find them all at thealcolor.com Use the code 'WYDHPOD' at checkout!
'No Name Tim' is my guest this week. He's a Music Producer & Engineer, and within that, has produced entrance themes for stars in the pro wrestling world. (NJPW/TNA)
So, why's he called "No Name Tim"? Does he have an actual name? We uncover all of that plus a lot more is we dive into his multifaceted journey. From an initial foray into advertising and communications to a serendipitous connection in the music scene that transformed his career path. We talk early days mixing records to navigating the industry's challenges and evolving hip-hop trends. Fellow wrestling fans out there will also enjoy our dive into how he became involved in the world of pro wrestling and what led him to creating entrance music for wrestlers! We also cover the intricacies of burnout, balancing intro/extroversion, the power of taking breaks, finding a way to push through lifes setbacks, feeling like you can live in a "default state of sadness" in life and how to balance that complexity, + tons more.
FOLLOW Tim @no.name.tim
WATCH this episode on YouTube
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
For all upcoming shows & event info visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com
River & Rich - @riverandrich
At River & Rich, you’ll find yourself living the colorful life. River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so come view an apartment anytime. Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com
CrossFit Gahanna - @crossfitgahannaoh
CrossFit Gahanna is a gym built on community style fitness, focused on gym-goers of any and all skill levels. Whether you want to stop in for open gym and do your own thing, or get started in one of the many Beginner's Classes, there's options for everyone! Visit crossfitgahanna.com for more info.
Unmeasured - @movementunmeasured
Unmeasured is a virtual barre class studio that celebrates your body & never shames it.
When you join, you’ll have 100s of barre classes including a new on demand class added every week, weekly live classes, epic playlists, & even the occasional pop in from guest instructors at your fingertips and in the coziness of your own home.
Unmeasured is more than a movement membership, it’s a movement. Find out more at movementunmeasured.com
Mackenzie Schutt is a Personal Trainer at Fit One Four here in Columbus, OH, and most recently won 'Miss Ohio'!
In this episode I get to know Mackenzie Schutt and how she got involved in the world of modeling, fitness, and the full story behind what led her to being crowned 'Miss Ohio'! After having previously only gotten to interview Mackenzie for a few small commercial film projects we made for Fit One Four, I got to really dive into her full story in this one and we covered a lot I wasn't expecting! We talk what drew her to the world of fitness, entering modeling at a young age, the realities of the world of modeling and feelings of needing to "be on", dealing with the eyes of the public on social media, how she became a personal trainer, the story of Miss Ohio & a lot more.
FOLLOW Mackenzie @macks.fit + @missohusa
FOLLOW Fit One Four @fitonefour
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Unmeasured is a virtual barre class studio that celebrates your body & never shames it.
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Unmeasured is more than a movement membership, it’s a movement. Find out more at movementunmeasured.com
Midwest Photo - @mpex_photo_video
Midwest Photo is a photo, video & audio store located in Columbus, OH offering tons of services from gear purchases & rentals, used gear buy & sell, printing services, film development and simply a knowledgable staff ready to help you with your photo needs at any time! Go check them out or visit mpex.com for more information.
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Bridjet Mendy is a Comedian from Columbus, OH.
This week I get to know my (until now) good internet friend Bridjet Mendy and how she entered the comedy world, getting involved in stand-up and improv. We chat what got her interested in improv and getting started in Chicago, navigating a fear of public speaking, and how she started in stand up. We also each dig into our time (and gripes) working in the music industry, her time as a publicist, how she lived real life movie scenes by pretending to work at the HQ's of businesses she wanted jobs with (including P. Diddy's office) to get inside, the value in doing things that make us happy, uncovering our "whys", and well...A LOT of pro wrestling fandom talk.
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Unmeasured is a virtual barre class studio that celebrates your body & never shames it.
When you join, you’ll have 100s of barre classes including a new on demand class added every week, weekly live classes, epic playlists, & even the occasional pop in from guest instructors at your fingertips and in the coziness of your own home.
Unmeasured is more than a movement membership, it’s a movement. Find out more at movementunmeasured.com
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
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Midwest Photo - @mpex_photo_video
Midwest Photo is a photo, video & audio store located in Columbus, OH offering tons of services from gear purchases & rentals, used gear buy & sell, printing services, film development and simply a knowledgable staff ready to help you with your photo needs at any time! Go check them out or visit mpex.com for more information.
Andrew White (@andrewleewhite) is a Columbus, OH based Photographer in the worlds of food & lifestyle.
It's another "Ross finally sits down with an internet friend" type of episode as I get to know Andrew this week! We talk about how he got into photography, how he made the leap from employed to self employed to become a freelancer, the feeling of being out of place and uncomfortable in a job you dislike, finding out what he really liked in the world of photography, getting initial clients as a freelancer + building a portfolio, publishing his own photo books, what attracted him to food photography in the Columbus community + how that lead to his latest involvement in the "Cooking Through Columbus" project + a lot more!
Check out "Cooking Through Columbus"
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THEAL - @thealcolor
The brand aimed at helping creatives get out of the dark when it comes to the business end of creativity. Their goal to create tools that organize and empower creative leaders to grow their productions. Being organized, is being creative. USE CODE 'WYDHPOD' AT CHECKOUT!
Franklinton Market - @franklintonmkt
Located right in the heart of the Franklinton Arts District in Columbus, OH, Franklinton Market is a convenience store that features a variety of snacks, beverages, health and beauty items, last minute grocery items, and of course the awesome Go Meals, a local and freshly prepared line of sandwiches, breakfast, lunch and dinner take-and-go, meals.
We made it to 100 episodes! It's a bit of a different episode for this one as I wanted to do something unique to lookback at 4 years and 100 episodes of making this show, so I called upon friend of the show, friend of mine, and reocurring guest Josh Emerick, to once again come on and take helm of the host's chair to help guide me through this one!
He helps me spotlight and celebrate this podcast coming this far, how it's changed and evolved since the beginning, and we also catch up on the life side of things and how I've grown in the last few years since my full story episode, way back on E28. I wanted to also spotlight you, my dear listeners and give you the reigns for the topics in this one and you showed up! We dive into a Q&A portion in the last half of this one, answering all the rad questions and subjects you guys submitted (which seriously, thank you for that) some of which include topics like; Navigating the balance of mutliple creative pursuits, Goals for the next 12 months, The hardest parts of making this podcast, Going viral, When have you felt the most vulnerable, Regrets, Biggest lesson learned from my guests & more!
I've said it everywhere else in this episode and I'll say it here, thank you for supporting this show so I can do what I love and sit and talk to people about their lives. Thank you to my guests, listeners, viewers, partners and anyone who's supported this show in any way!
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River & Rich - @riverandrich
At River & Rich, you’ll find yourself living the colorful life. River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so come view an apartment anytime. Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com
CrossFit Gahanna - @crossfitgahannaoh
CrossFit Gahanna is a gym built on community style fitness, focused on gym-goers of any and all skill levels. Whether you want to stop in for open gym and do your own thing, or get started in one of the many Beginner's Classes, there's options for everyone! Visit crossfitgahanna.com for more info.
THEAL - @thealcolor
The brand aimed at helping creatives get out of the dark when it comes to the business end of creativity. Their goal to create tools that organize and empower creative leaders to grow their productions. Being organized, is being creative.
Terrance "ThaGawdShow" Davis is an improv & stand up Comedian here in Columbus, OH.
This week I chat limiting beliefs and breaking through those personal roadblocks with my hilarious friend Terrance Davis. While Terrance and I are no strangers to podcasting together, as he's been a reocurring guest on my improv comedy show 'Whose Life is it Anyway?', we had never gotten to sit down and get to know one another sans-making everything up.
As we dive into all things Terrance we cover how he got into the world of comedy, what drew him to improv, unknowingly getting signed up for his first open mic (and doing it still), what the growing comedy scene is like in Columbus, learning to get past personal roadblocks, realizing the barrier of entry for dreams is a lot lower than we think, and a ton more in what is a VERY fun conversation. This is a great one!
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Midwest Photo - @mpex_photo_video
Midwest Photo is a photo, video & audio store located in Columbus, OH offering tons of services from gear purchases & rentals, used gear buy & sell, printing services, film development and simply a knowledgable staff ready to help you with your photo needs at any time! Go check them out or visit mpex.com for more information.
Diane Boden is the creator of the "Minimalist Moms Podcast" and Author of "Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting w/Simplicity".
No, you don't have to be a minimalist, or a Mom to check out this episode! In this episode as Diane and I get to know each other, we delve into the lifestyle and philosophy of minimalism, the profound impact of mindful living, the importance of celebrating small victories, exploration of the Diane's life as a homeschooling mother, the shifting of priorities once you hit your 30s, and lots more! Tune in for a candid and insightful dialogue with Diane on life, parenthood, and the pursuit of balance in the midst of modern challenges!
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If you want to dive in more, be sure to check out her Minimalist Moms Podcast, or find grab her book "Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting w/Simplicity"
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PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
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Franklinton Market - @franklintonmkt
Located right in the heart of the Franklinton Arts District in Columbus, OH, Franklinton Market is a convenience store that features a variety of snacks, beverages, health and beauty items, last minute grocery items, and of course the awesome Go Meals, a local and freshly prepared line of sandwiches, breakfast, lunch and dinner take-and-go, meals.
You can follow them online for more information @franklintonmkt
It's another great one from the archives! What was originally Episode 41, now Episode 97, it's a seriously FUN conversation with my friend Ryan Francis.
Ryan was "Darren" in indie-cult-classic horror comedy "ThanksKilling", and is also a musician under his moniker "Huge Euge", he's been an event promoter as well, but more than anything, he's one of the most fun people to sit and talk to!
I label this episode simply a "feel good" conversation because while digging through Ryan's story, what's uncovered is a ton of fun side stories willed with tons of laughs, that are all encapsulated around the idea of doing your best to enjoy your life, create memories, experiences and connections with those around you, and to simply have a just do it mentality. (Nike stole that from him btw!)
FOLLOW Ryan @HugeEugeOfficial
WATCH Ryan on my improv show 'Whose Life is it Anyway?'
WATCH the original WYDH episode here
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PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
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Gabrielle Solange is a Singer/Songwriter, Tedx Speaker, Writer, Vocal Coach & has a winding story with PLENTY more going on!
After knowing Gabrielle via instagram for a few years, I was stoked to finally get to sit down and dive into everything she's done, which is a lot! We dive through her story of pursuing music, finding success in it, signing to SONY, charting on Billboard, a brief reality stint on BET, and then what it was really like when that went away. We cover how's she's worked to find her true wants and needs, and we talk a ton on learning our true value and how hard it can be to uncover, building confidence, self love & tons more.
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Listen to her music "7HO3NIX" here
www.gabriellesolange.com
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At River & Rich, you’ll find yourself living the colorful life. River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so come view an apartment anytime. Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com
PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
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IngramAudioCo - @ingramaudioco
Spend less time mixing and more time creating! Ingram Audio’s goal is to create unique, user-friendly plugins for musicians and creatives of any skill level. Visit ingramaudio.co for more info and purchase options!
Rio Hariston a curator of many things!
Event and festival coordinator, restaurant Owner of Marvin's (here in Columbus), Creative Director of Sole Classics and so much more that we dive into here. Relating a lot to Rio’s pursuit of lots of things at once, it was a fun conversation to dive into hearing how exactly he got started in all of it, and how one thing led to the next. We uncover it all in what Rio stated himself as maybe the most detailed and vulnerable interview he’s done, and I’m glad it happened here!
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PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive
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CrossFit Gahanna - @crossfitgahannaoh
CrossFit Gahanna is a gym built on community style fitness, focused on gym-goers of any and all skill levels. Whether you want to stop in for open gym and do your own thing, or get started in one of the many Beginner's Classes, there's options for everyone! Visit crossfitgahanna.com for more info.
Heather Evans is a musician & singer/songwriter.
What was originally Episode 37, is now Episode 94 and it's an awesome conversation with my friend Heather Evans.
We were just meeting for the first time a couple years back when we recorded this, and out of this initial conversation, an awesome friendship was made! All built off of Heather's vulnerable and authentic way of sharing her story. It's a story I (obviously) felt needed a spotlight shined on it once again because Heather shares a LOT about what she's been through. We talk a lot about resilience, second chances, understanding the true value of life, facing your inner demons and more so learning we have it in us to overcome them.
This is one of those episoides I label "one of the best" in the show's history. Listen and find out why!
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WATCH the original episode here
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This is another personally meaningful episode to me this week, as I sit down with my longtime friend Matthew Weiner, President of his own Insurance Agency, The Weiner Group.
But he wasn't always head of his own company! We uncover his full journey in this episode, from battling the fear of what it means to "grow up" to finding financial freedom by taking his own path.
From at one point in time being 2 weirdo "scene kids" who's lives revolved around the music industry, to now, 2 weirdo adults who work for themselves, Matthew and I had a lot of catching up to do! While we've stayed in relative contact since being teenagers, there's a lot of Matthew's entrepreneurial journey that I only saw play out online, and there's a LOT more to it.
This is easily one of my new favorite episodes as Matthew's very honest and straight forward storytelling sheds a lot of light on how he went from being in literal tears due to not wanting to "grow up", to working for others and realizing he wasn't happy, to having $0 in his account his kids on the way, to then carving is own path, starting his own life insurance agency and being able to purchase his actual dream car. We genuinely cover it all in this one!
If you want to learn more about Matthew & The Weiner Group, visit them at www.weineragency.com
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This episode marks a bucket list item for me, in finally having a pro wrestler on the podcast. This week, I sit down with Gregory Iron, a professional wrestler based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Greg shares his journey of growing up with Bell's palsy in a bit of a difficult home life and how pro wrestling was his escape from it all. We dive into his story of becoming a pro wrestler and learning to embrace who he was and make the most of it in any way possible. There's a lot of gold in this episode!
From my years as a teenager watching Greg late at night on Pro Wrestling Ohio, to now sitting down with him for a one on one conversation getting to know him for real, this one means a lot to me personally!
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In this 15 Minute Friday, Adam Lehman returns to the show and we dive into the world of pricing for creatives and freelancers. We chat about the common hurdles folks face when trying to charge what they're truly worth, from the nitty-gritty mechanics to the pesky mindset battles. It's all about gaining confidence, proving to yourself that you deserve those higher rates, and exploring different pricing strategies that resonate. So, if you've ever felt the urge to raise your prices but got stuck, this conversation has some insights to help you step up your pricing game as a creative!
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Kenzie Coyne is a musician under her projects Hello Luna and Kini.
I open up the archives again this week and it's a repost of my old conversation with Kenzie Coyne. What was originally Episode 9, now Episode 91, another conversation that I feel still holds up as Kenzie shares her story of finding her passion for music through struggles in school, making it through and actively dealing with traumatic family controversies, learning to embrace our past negative experiences, the strength of vulnerabilty, the power of owning our struggles and helping others through that, & more!
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Tori Kravitz is a Podcaster, Interviewer, Host & Publicity Manager.
It's another virtual sit down this week, and this time it’s with a longtime internet friend, who I’ve constantly been about one degree of separation away from for years, Tori Kravitz!
Chances are, Tori has probably sat down with on of your favorite bands at one point...
As Tori and I finally get to know each other, we dig into her story of diving into Youtube creation and the music industry pretty early on and how that turned into interviewing countless artists over the years, and now working publicity for them. Tori shares her story of navigating through the music industry, and the many ups and downs while doing it, how that passion got lost for a moment and was replaced with becoming a personal trainer, the value of finding what really fulfills you, the value of self confidence and betting on yourself, her passion for supporting women in music and so much more!
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Casey Steinmiller is a touring Music Photographer & Content Creator.
And that, is actually how we met many years ago! It was back in my days of being a live music photographer myself when he and I met out on a DIY tour, and formed a friendship that ever since has truthfully been kept alive all by the internet! Fittingly, that's how we had this conversation as well!
In a remote conversation, Casey and I dive into his competitiveness that has actually been the driving force for him since he was young. Whether it was in track during school, or eventually translating that into the creative world upon finding his love for photography, Casey's held onto the mental drive that got him through physical races and now finds ways to use that same skill even to this day. We dive into a lot of that in this episode! We cover how he found his passion for photography, the value of creating your own opportunities and how he did it, how he started doing photos for bands and live gigs in general via putting himself out there, what kept him going when he entered the often whacky world of tour life, the value of understanding what drives you and turning that into mental fuel, acheiving creation goals and bucket list artists he's worked with, and we even talk about going to war together!....(We've played Call of Duty Warzone a lot)
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In this 15 Minute Friday, I sit down once more with Dr. Hanisha Patel and this time she's sharing thoughts and advice on how to balance mental health as a new parent.
We cover; The importance of addressing mental health and supporting new parents' mental well-being postpartum, the disparity between expectations of parenthood and the reality of postpartum experiences, the importance of support from healthcare professionals, partners, and loved ones during the postpartum period, and she also shares strategies for self-care and maintaining mental health as a new parent, including setting boundaries, practicing the "Joy exercise," and seeking professional support when needed.
Lots of good stuff in this one!
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Brandon Manyara is a Columbus, Ohio based Videographer + Founder of his brand Pinnacle Video Productions, Creative Director & Media Professor at Valor College.
What was previously Episode 34 of What You Don't Hear is back to be heard again as now Episode 88, because I felt Brandon's story needed the spotlight once more!
In what is still on of my favorite conversations I've had on the show, we jump into the time machine once again this week and go back 3 years to this original chat I had with my friend Brandon. Originally from Africa and the royal Manyara tribe, Brandon shares his stories of growing up in Africa, coming to America and what the transition was really like, trying to fit in with American culture and losing himself in the process, what got him back on track and what that guidance meant, how he found who he truly is, finding his way into the creative world of videography & lots more, as we re-uncover Brandon's story of where he was back in early 2020!
FOLLOW Brandon and all that he does @brandonmanyara
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My guest this week is Amy Corey, and Amy, is a lot of things!
Amy is a Musician, Singer/Songwriter, TEDx Speaker, Model, Motivational Speaker, Mindset/Life coach an truthfully, whatever else her heart desires!
This conversation came about a few months ago while I was actually in between recordings for this show, but after a random email popped up from Amy about adding the show to a press tour she was on while in Columbus, after looking into her a bit, I'm glad we made it happen!
While Amy has shared her story countless times, I'm glad I was able to add another one to the count with this episode, because her story is made of everything this show was built on. From her experience in growing up as an adoptee, losing loved ones, dealing with major heartbreak, battling addiction, living with deep depression, making a career in music, and more so learning to turn her traumas into things that not only she pushed through, but is now able to share and help others push through with her speaking work, we dig into it all in a powerful and vulnerable conversation.
FOLLOW Amy HERE
www.amycorey.com
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At River & Rich, you’ll find yourself living the colorful life. River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so come view an apartment anytime. Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com
Ingram Audio Co. - @ingramaudioco
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This Friday I toss 15 minutes on the clock and have Adam Lehman return to the show to delve into the importance of creativity and entrepreneurship in shaping a city's culture.
We cover the power of artists and small businesses have in the community and how it's often overlooked or held down, learning how to leverage the power we hold as creators and use that for growth, the significance of artists and creative individuals in making a place special, how artistry and craftsmanship can attract people + increase property values + drive economic growth, why it's important for cities to embrace change, & lots more as we chat about the sometimes rocky symbiotic relationship between artists and the cities they live in!
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In this episode I sit down with Morgan Harper, who is an Ohio political candidate, community builder, and advocate for many things, which of course we dive into here!
I was very stoked to finally get to sit down with Morgan and spend some time getting to know her story behind all that she does! We dive into her full story like she never has before and dig into when she first realized the power of community, noticing lack of opportunities for some and how she started working to change that, working for a lawfirm and what it taught her, figuring out what real happiness looked like to her and how to reach it, how being community-focused turned into entering the world of politics, what navigating that world is and is not, the hardships of it all, not giving up who her authentic self is, the change she wants to see happen, overcoming perfectionism and SO much more.
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In this 15 Minute Friday, Dr. Hanisha Patel returns to the show to talk different approaches and undertsandings of birth control and fertility.
She shares valuable insights on birth control, hormonal imbalances, and optimizing fertility. We dig into the truth behind birth control's impact on hormones, the importance of understanding menstrual cycles, and the role of environmental factors in fertility challenges. We gain a deeper understanding of how both partners' health affects fertility, explore natural alternatives to birth control, and learn why addressing the root cause of hormonal imbalances is crucial.
Join us as she debunks myths and empowers listeners to take control of their reproductive health!
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You got it right, this ISN'T a repost, Josh Emerick is back on the show for an all NEW sit down, catching up from our last full story interview over 3 years ago!
After I first sat down with Josh for his full length episode back in 2019, we decided that enough life has happened that it's time for a refresh and catch up! And in this one, Josh shares things like he's never shared before with a lot of vulnerability and I can't thank him enough.
Now, of course, many of you may know that Josh and I work together in the creative world constantly, and we talk almost daily, and he's been back on the show for a lot of #15MinuteFridays, so, what did we have to catch up on? Tons of stuff honestly! In this one I get to have a different style of conversation, outside of our normal flow of this show, and really get to dig a bit deeper into not just Josh's life in the last few years and how it's changed a lot, but more so into his outlook and new understandings of so many things. I'll let him tell you all that in this episode though!
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Sometimes we gotta step back and think how we really impact those around us.
No, this isn't a 15 Minute Friday about how to be a super cool influencer to people around you. It's instead a topic based around a question that my guest Josh Emerick and I often check in with ourselves on. How do we impact those around us? Are we actually being a positive energy source? Are we helpeful or in the way? In this one Josh sits down with me again to break down this question and share some opinion on how we could all be a more positive influence, and why.
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What was originally Episode 12 back in 2020, is now #84, my original conversation with the talented Larry Robertson.
Larry Robertson is a Poet, Stylist, Author and Artist, and I'm sure since we had this chat years ago, he's added more to that list! So this is another past episode from the early days of this show that I think deserves a revisit, as I sat down with the multi-talented Larry to chat about all the things he does/has done and wants to do!
If you do wanna go check out what all he’s up to now, you can follow him @larryrobertson or if you wanna find either of his poetry books, Words Saved Lives which we talked about in this episode, or his second book Earth Based Poems, you can find those over at wordssavedlives.com!
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Spencer Saylor is a cook and original creator of Wizard of Za pizza.
While in recent history, Spencer sold his company 'Wizard of Za', he's still a dude who has a big passion for bringing people together over food! We dig into how the company started as a wild Pandemic hobby here in columbus, and how it grew to actually be sold, and yes we dig into those details of how that happened and why, and what Spencer’s feelings are on it all, while of course diving into his story in general and how he got to where he is and where this love of food and cooking even comes from! Along with that are a ton of great topics we cover like the importance of putting action to your ideas, chasing fulfillment, and lots more!
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"Motherhood is not a diagnosis."
On this 15 Minute Friday, Hanisha Patel returns to sit down with me again for the first time in 3 years. (Aside from her recent full episode repost!) In this one she's speaking on the topic of postpartum care for new mothers and what's missing in the conventional ways that have been in place for a while. This comes from going through her own postpartum experience after having a baby since she was last on the show!
She shares what she believes is overlooked and why, the lack of follow up care that mothers seem to get, how symptoms are often looked over and the issue with it being dismissed as "that's just motherhood" and a lot more!
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The Scatter Joy Project is a non-profit organization + apparel brand that focuses on fighting the stigma of/offering help surrounding mental health and mental health battles.
I sit down in this one for a solid conversation with Zachariah Thompson of Scatter Joy to chat all things mental health, the brand itself, and of course his journey behind how SJ was created and why! Zach shares a lot about his own personal battles with mental well-being, fighting depression, and how making it through thoughts of taking his own life eventually led to the creation of a platform designed to inform and help others in similiar struggles.
Outside of his story, we talk a lot about the stigmas surrounding mental health, how it's become a bit of a buzzword topic these days and the importance of keeping a light shed on it, the value of talking about your problems, the difficulty of finding help sometimes, how important self-love really is, how selfishness in times of need allows you to be selfless for those around you when they're in need, the idea of inner and outer confidence in our mind, his mission for Scatter Joy and much more.
For all things Scatter Joy, please visit www.thescatterjoyproject.com
If you or anyone you know may need direct help, dial 988 to access trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental or emotional distress, or text the SJ Crisis Line they've set up: Text SCATTER to 741741 to connect with a free, 24/7, confidential crisis counselor.
To get involved + support the SJ Project, click HERE.
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Davey Muise is a Musician and vocalist in his new project Hematite, and past projects Trove and Vanna.
In this episode Davey and I sit down virtually to finally bring an internet friendship to life (sort of!) for a very very fun and in depth conversations about all things life, hardships, creativity, music, pursuit of happiness, and of course, all things Davey!
We're both detailed talkers, so our conversation goes all over the place and we cover a TON of stuff as we uncover Davey's journey of literally being left for dead as a baby, being adopted, growing up and finding his passion for music, hitting the road and music business hard with Vanna, what led him to needing to move on from that project and move into Trove, battling burnout with music in general, realizing he wasn't taking care of himself well enough to pursue these goals, becoming a public speaker and traveling to tons of schools sharing his story, how that also led to a mental crash and burn, what it all taught him about self-fulfillment and keeping our "cup" full, & TONS more.
This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on the show and it wasn't even in person!
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In this 15 Minute Friday, it's all about goal-setting! I've got guest Josh Emerick back on to chat with me about something we're both passionate about, not just for ourselves but many of those we talk to, and that's how to set, plan for, break down and achieve goals.
We cover why it's difficult to set/achieve our goals, how to plan for those goals, breaking down To Do lists, the "3/5 method", why making a plan is important, why you should make a bucket list, how to reverse engineer you plan & more!
All right here, crammed within 15 minutes! Give or take a few...
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This is a REPOST from what was originally Episode 27.
Being three years into the show, I felt it was time to start shining some spotlight back on older solid episodes every once in a while. So here we go!
This is, what I still believe to be an awesome conversation with Dr. Hanisha Patel, ND, who is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of the brand Mahan Health. It was her own journey in dealing with health issues that lead her to now focusing on gut health, Integrative Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Care & lots more, helping tons find their great, or "mahan" health of their own!
This episode is filled with not only Hanisha's story, but many gems of knowledge dropped all throughout it when it comes to things like holistic health lifestyles, being a Naturopathic Doctor, what having a "positive mindset" does and does not mean, breaking down how we speak to ourselves and why that matters & just tons more quality stuff that I wanted to shine the spotlight back on a couple years after this originally aired!
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Rasheedah Crawly is an Entrepreneur and the Owner of Franklinton Market & Luxe Skincare.
This week is such a fun and insightful episode as I sit and get to know Rasheedah and all that she does and wants to do right here in Columbus, OH. A few months ago I saw news that a "market" was coming to Franklinton, which is the area this podcast's studio currently resides in. While that doesn't sound like a big deal, what it meant was I could go grab drinks and snacks right across the street anytime and didn't have to drive a few miles for it anymore! So, you'll hear me chat with Rasheedah about how wonderful that is, but of course we dive into how the Market came to be out of necessity not just for people in the area, but it all started from Rasheedah herself wishing it existed! We talk about her background in marketing, the whole process of how her and her business partner created the Market, her goals with it, the growth of the city of Columbus, what's preventing certain growth, what prevents us as indivuduals from growing in general and how to get past that, starting her skincare brand 'Luxe' & lots more!
This is such a fun conversation with a wonderful human! Follow Rasheedah and all she does below!
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Will Deely is a musician, guitarist and singer/songwriter.
While most often it’s over some Chipotle, this week I sit down with my friend Will Deely. We dive into his music infused back story of finding his passion for playing guitar and eventually singing, that led him through being the trusted “go to” guy for so many bands and artists over the years. We uncover how all this turned into a solo songwriting path, which eventually turned into his project Heavy Things, and eventually turning into now performing as the live guitarist for Beartooth.
Avoiding the sick sound bytes along the way, we chat about creative burnout, trusting yourself and your skills to just “do the thing”, embracing positive influences around you as motivation to do better, finding your “zen” between the highs and lows of life, what he’s learned via all the projects he’s been a part of over the years, joining a touring band right as the pandemic began, refining his songwriting skills currently and lots more in this fun one. Want a bunch of potentially new music to check out? Find the list of some of Will's projects BELOW.
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With 15 minutes on the clock, I bring Josh back on to sit and share some thoughts and opinions with me on how to make that jump out of a job you hate, potentially a little less scary! We talk about making a plan and setting a deadline for yourself to make the decision, the sort of "life data" that's good to collect beforehand to inform your decision, knowing what's missing in your current job and how to look for it elsewhere, the balance between financial security and happiness, finding fulfillment in life in general and how your job plays part in that, breaking down how to make the plan of action & more!
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This is a REPOST from way back, of Episode 5!
Being three years into the show now, I felt it was time to start shining some spotlight back on older solid episodes every once in a while. So here we go!
This was my conversation with my multi-talented friend Nate Winkelmes. Nate is an Entrepreneur, Web Developer and musician/producer.
This episode was a good early example of what I wanted the show to be. We cover Nate’s story of navigating the creative and business world, while holding onto his passion for music along the way. We talk about: Embracing multiple avenues of creative interests, playing the comparison game to everyone else, going from being a freelancer to starting his own agency, that agency eventually failing and how it felt, how he didn’t realize that he actually paid my bills for a year as I worked for his agency, his Dad losing his life to alcoholism and how he’s actively battled with the same issues, rediscovering his passion for music and pursuing that at the time, & a lot more in a very raw and honest conversation that, to this day, I’m still thankful to Nate for opening up with so early on when this show was in its infancy.
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It's Friday. You know what that means! 15 minutes on the clock and Josh Emerick is back to chat with me once again, but we're taking a slightly different approch on the subject this week, as we each share one quality we possess that we actually feel often gets in our way and holds us back. We dig into what they are, and more so, the work we're each doing to get past them!
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Krista Janescko is a Personal Trainer and CrossFit Coach at CrossFit Gahanna.
This week I sit down with my friend (and new big sister) Krista, for a conversation that I will deem simply a “feel good” story.
As we dive into Krista’s story, you’ll hear her note that she’s “not that interesting” but the more we uncover, the more we find out that everyone’s story matters regardless of how cool we may or may not perceive our journey! In her story, we talk about how growing up a pretty normal life, in ways was almost “too normal” as she never had that special something that she did for herself. We cover that while she identified a lack of hobbies, being sprung into motherhood at a young age of course became her main focus and it wasn’t until a health scare and injury that she found fitness via crossfit as just the thing she needed. We dig into the importance of self love, making sure we have hobbies and things we not only can identify with, but enjoy, the struggles and power of motherhood, how hard it’s been navigating it all as a single Mom at times, the constant ups and downs of life, finding herself in some very dark mental and emotional moments not feeling she was good enough and what she did to push through, how to really be more present with your emotions in times of difficulty and understanding what to do to get through it, finding herself along the way and how that turned into becoming a CrossFit coach, how much she loves helping others now on their journey, learning how to find the “tools” within you needed to become a better you & so much more good stuff I could list it for days. If you want to feel inspired and simply feel like life will work if you do, go listen!
Oh yeah also, come see us both at the gym sometime!
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This 15 Minute Friday I sit back down with returning guest Adam Lehman and we chat the ever-covered subject of social media and mental health and how to find balance and potential harmony with each!
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Jake Floyd is the bassest and one half of the band 'The Orphan The Poet'.
This week I sit down and finally get to know my friend Jake Floyd after years of being internet friends, and having heard the other half of the story of "TOTP" a couple years back here on the show when I had vocalist David Eselgroth on, I finally get his part of the journey! We cover how Jake first fell in love with music after attending his first live show, each of us being from small towns and finding creative paths out of them, lots of music/business talk on how navigating a band is just like running a business in many ways, how he was sure about wanting to play music with his life and going on tour straight out of high school, and how he randomly met David and then joined what would become The Orphan The Poet. We also talk a lot about the value of "learning while you go" by just trying things you want to get better at, how many freelance skills we acquire on our own could and should hold up on any "real job" resume, finding confidence in your creative work, creating a "gimmick" and branding a project and the reasons why it's important, the often draining methods of posting on social media and hoping it keeps it's art-filled purpose when doing so, the stress it can all bring as a musician and how to deal with it, and lots more!
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Simi Botic is a Health Coach/Entuitive Eating Counselor and Owner of her brand 'Unmeasured'.
This one's such a fun episode as I sit and chat with the wonderful Simi Botic. We uncover the creation of her movement brand + barre class 'Unmeasured', and more so how it all spawned from dealing with her own body image + eating issues and not feeling truly worthy of a healthy life. We talk a lot about self-doubt and inner voices, and how to talk to those inner voices but let them control us. We dig into a lot of mental health talk, trying to not focus on the bad even when things are good, intrusive thoughts and not letting them win, learning better self-compassion, being hyper-self-aware humans and what that can do to us, how to do things right now to better help your future self, why goals don't have to be "all or nothing", putting yourself and your creations out there and not worrying about opinions, why she loves her "barre" classes, what exactly Unmeasured is, where she wants it to grow and help more people with their health + body battles, and tons more! We really cover a lot of honest talk regarding mental well being in this one and I loved what we dove into. There's a TON of good stuff in this one!
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What is deep work and flow state? Well, this Friday I've got Meg Pando sitting down once again to share all about whats worked for her using each of these methods! We cover what exactly each phrase is. What is "Deep work" and what is a "Flow State? How do you set goals around these things? How do we focus on our deep work in order to find our flow state? If it sounds super deep and magical, I just typed it like that so it sounds crazier than what it is! It's honestly very simple and we dig into it all here! 15 minutes on the clock...let's catch our podcasting flow state...
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Sir William Fairbanks is back for another 15 minute chat on this wonderful Friday! In this one, Will and I sit down and talk all about self branding. We cover what means to self-brand, how to really build and cultivate a brand for yourself, how "branding" is way more than just a visual identity or logo, how creating a healthy culture around yourself or your work is the best form of branding one could do & a lot more packed in about 15 minutes!
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Faye is a musician and singer/songwriter based out of Columbus, OH.
In this episode I get to know Faye for the first time as we dive into her story of finding and pursuing a career in music. We uncover how middle-school bullying she experienced led her to picking up a guitar, what balancing life has looked like since deciding to pursue music with things like friendships and relationships, learning how to show up for people more and becoming more present, living with BPD and learning how to navigate it, family traumas and learning how to reshape oursevles off those experiences as adults, mistakes she's made and how being held accountable helped her identify growth she needed, the good and bad effects of social media on artforms, getting trapped in following trends, how to work the algorithms, and just learning to take better control of your life in general. It's What You Don't Hear, so, you know we cover it all!
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Check out her new single "Wulf"
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Colin Rigsby is a tattoo artist and musician that you may know better as 'Vesperteen'!
After taking live photos of Vesperteen years ago, then almost taking portraits of him but couldn't align schedules, and then finally meeting in person at a recent concert surrounded by mutuals, I finally got to sit down and get to know the man behind Vesperteeen. We dive into what got him into pursuing music as a career, the evolution and change from being in a band to going out as a solo artist, what "making it" looks like to him, and his experience of signing with a label and experiences within the industry in general. We also branch off into chats about burnout, playing the social media game as a musician in the modern day, feeling pushed to make art rather than it coming natural, dealing with creative blocks, and we even take a dive into some sci-fi talk about what the future of humans could look like, what VR is like, where it all evolves from here and a lot more!
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Maker's Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located right in Franklinton! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
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Nina Boyce is a certified Fertility Awareness Instructor.
It’s an information filled conversation this episode as I have a fun chat with Nina!
Nina dives into what exactly a fertility instructor is, what she does, why she’s focused on female fertility, breaking down misconceptions with it all and how female health and understanding of birth control has evolved over the years from a lot of stuff that we used to believe without question. We also talk social media and mental health balance, Nina’s own health journeys with her family that lead her down this path from originally being a music teacher, some good mindset and focus talk and of course a lot more!
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Hey dude, you create c o n t e n t?
This episode is covering the subject of "content creation" and other creative labels that people get stuck in nowadays. Everyone's creating content of some sort, but, due to this becoming the norm, artists of all sort just get lumped as something they may not be. We talk about the difference between simply creating and sharing on social media, being labeled as something you're not in the creative field, where this confusion comes from, how to make what you do understood & more!
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Ty Collier is the owner of LGBQT+ brand Queerencia.
In this episode I sit down and get to know Ty Collier and how Queerencia came to be! We dive into his story of not feeling like he had a safe space to be his true self growing up, how he became a really hard worker to prove himself, creating the brand and hoping it's a safe and supportive space to others now, the ever challenging work-life balance & lots more in this one!
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THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
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On this 15 Minute Friday, it's a straight forward conversation breaking down all things Entrepreneurship and self-employment with returning guest Adam Lehman (a guy who knows a thing or two about this stuff!) coming back for the first time since his full story episode back on Episode 20!
He shares how the business model of well...business, has changed a lot over the years and how the old way of doing things just isn't always the answer anymore. He also talks about gatekeeping, as well as breaks down a basic list of "to do's" for when it comes to working for yourself or starting your own business + lots more good stuff!
FOLLOW Adam for more tips, opinions and advice on the business & creative world
Check out his company (and family of companies) 'The Wonder Jam'
Are you a people pleaser?
For this 15 Minute Friday Meg Pando returns for a chat all about the balance of being a good or helpful person, but making sure you don't get walked on while doing so!
FOLLOW @meg.pando @makers.social @whosrosstheisen
It's EPISODE 69.....NICE.
My guest for this special occassion is someone who chose this very specific episode to be on over a year ago, and his name is William Mount!
William Mount is a fellow podcaster over at this own Podcast Network 'Loudcat Podcasts' where he produces and/or hosts MANY shows, most notibly his show 'The Sounds of Bustown'.
After planning this, what seems like forever ago, we finally get to sit down and dig into just who William is outside of a friend I know has a bunch of podcasts too. We dig in to how he started down this road of talking into microphones, why he loves it, how he started his own network and why, his love for conversation, where this creative mindset came from, having a slightly troublesome childhood with an alcoholic Father, depressive struggles as a teen, how these issues taught him how valuable our time is & a lot more as we dig into William's story like you've never heard before.
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LISTEN to 'The Sounds of Bustown'
Check out the Loud Cat Network
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
Maker's Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located right in Franklinton! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
PromoWest Productions
For all upcoming show & event info visit their site above & to purchase tickets directly visit AXS.com
OPE! Cold Brew - @opecoldbrew
It's DANG GOOD cold brew. Subscribe for weekly or bi-weekly Friday deliveries or grab a 4 pack at opecoldbrew.com
Confidence in life is difficult enough. Now attaching that issue to trying to perfect and share your craft and we've got a real challenge!
Returning to the show for this one, I've got my friend William Fairbanks back on to share some thoughts with me pertaining to confidence. We talk about how confidence isn't a bad thing, who you surround yourself with plays into this, learning to believe in yourself more, embracing failure and simply learning to maintain a belief in one's self once you find it.
FOLLOW Will @will_fairbanks
FOLLOW me @whosrosstheisen
FOLLOW the show @wydhpod
This week I chat with Matt Teegarden, a Food Scientist & Host of 614 Magazine's 'Tasting Columbus'.
Hear me find out what exactly a Food Scientist is, along with how Matt got involved in all of that, as we dive into his love for food and the culture surrounding it, what it's been like becoming a Host for something like 'Tasting Columbus'. We also dig into some social media talk of longform vs. shortform content, we talk the awkwardness of Tinder and online dating, dealing with bullying both online and offline, how he's grown from being bullied, the importance of visibility for the LGBQT+ community, his hopes for future projects & more!
FOLLOW Matt
Check out Tasting Columbus RIGHT HERE
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
Maker's Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located right in Franklinton! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
PromoWest Productions
For all upcoming show & event info visit their site above & to purchase tickets directly visit AXS.com
OPE! Cold Brew - @opecoldbrew
It's DANG GOOD cold brew. Subscribe for weekly or bi-weekly Friday deliveries or grab a 4 pack at opecoldbrew.com
It's all about parenthood on this 15MF!
I put my listener cap on for this one as I ask my friend and reoccuring guest Josh Emerick to share much of what he's learned thus far when it comes to balancing the pursuit of passions and goals, all the while trying to remain a good parent. He shares what he's learned about the importance of getting your priorities straight, learning to be both organized but flexible at any moment, keeping your relationship strong while having kids, being present for either work or your children in the moment, advice for expecting/current/future parents & a lot more in what is a very insightful episode for us all!
FOLLOW Josh @jmemerick
FOLLOW me @whosrosstheisen
FOLLOW the show @wydhpod
It's no secret to anyone that we're all comparing ourselves to everyone on a daily basis, right? On this 15 Minute Friday I sit down with returning guest, Health & Wellness Coach Gabby Garcia, to chat about our own battles with comparison.
We chat about the glaringly obvious source of social media being the beacon for this feeling, reminders that we're usually always seeing others' highlights while going through our own flaws, remembering nobody is perfect, how to keep yourself in check when you find yourself comparing to everything at all times & more!
FOLLOW Gabby @ggwellness
FOLLOW me @whosrosstheisen
FOLLOW the show @wydhpod
This week I sit down and get to know Comedian Angie Healy in a very fun chat!
After seeing her stand-up set live, I immediately knew I wanted to get to know Angie given how she slayed her set and owned the stage. There were also some stories sprinkled throughout her jokes, giving a small glimpse into her life and of course, I wanted to dive more into that!
In this episode Angie shares her story of childhood turmoil, the stress of constant family issues, the story of coming out to her parents after feeling the need to hide it for so long, a literal fight with her stepdad leading to police involvement, getting into stand up comedy, fighting the urge to just give things up sometimes & lots more, as always.
FOLLOW Angie
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
Maker's Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located right in Franklinton! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
PromoWest Productions
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Mark Pasternack (Episode #30) is back on the show again and sitting down with me to cover the ever circling topic of mental health and how we keep it in check, when navigating the creative field and entrepreneur world!
Follow Mark: @markpasternack @ambitiousfilmmaker @thepasternacks
Jordan Hardgrow is an independent Personal Trainer as well as a Coach at FitOneFour.
Jordan shares a very powerful story this week, as he shares a story he's likely told a hundred times at this point, how he was nearly murdered and survived.
So, as you can imagine, it's a wild episode this week with that, but we dive much deeper into his outlook on life, use of a positive mindset, focus on getting better and his love to help others do the same, how our true power lies within us all & much more.
FOLLOW Jordan
FOLLOW his "Respawn Podcast"
To contact Jordan or train with him, visit www.fitonefour.com for more info!
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
Maker's Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located right in Franklinton! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
PromoWest Productions
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Where's our fellow small-towners at?
I've got another different type of conversation for this 15MF as I sit down with Josh Emerick once more, this time to talk about being from a small town and growing as a human being. We cover how growing up in small towns can often be like being stuck in a bubble, how it's important to have pride in your hometown regardless of it's stature, breaking the stigmas and mentality that often comes with this, why making sure to seek other cultures, ways of living and environments is important for our growth & much more!
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FOLLOW @whosrosstheisen
Jessica Kapusta, AKA Jessica Cabbage (her real translated last name!) is a recipe creator, food stylist, lifestyle blogger, and all in all, just an avid idea-tryer!
In this conversation, as I get to know Jessica for the first time, we talk a lot about the power of letting yourself just try the things you want to try, erasing the fear of failure, and letting yourself "quit" if you feel like it. We also talk about the importance of taking breaks from things, the fun of juggling several ideas at once, not waiting until you're old and retired to enjoy life, how everyone can have an audience on social media, how she got involved in the world of food branding and styling + much more!
FOLLOW Jessica
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
Maker's Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located right in Franklinton! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
PromoWest Productions
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Gabby Garcia (@ggwellness) is back for another 15 minute chat, this time educating me on what exactly "holistic health' is, and what it isn't.
She breaks down holistic health to simpler straight forward terms, explaining it's less magical than it sounds. She covers what a "circle of life tool" is, how health plays into not just focusing on one aspect of life and ignoring everything else, how there's not a one-size-fits-all health answer, and breaks down what primary and secondary foods are, and infact, how half of it isn't actual food at all!
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Follow Gabby: @ggwellness
Ryan Husband is the owner of lifestyle & activewear brand LRX Apparel.
While LRX is lead by the moniker "live perscribed", Ryan himself very much molds his life after this. In this episode while we dive into how he created his fast-growing apparel brand, we uncover how it originated from a contemplation of taking his own life and the conversation with his Mother that changed his path, the meaning of "live perscribed", learning to not get caught up in doing only what others want, discovering and owning your "love language" in life, how our minds can often tell us lies and how to fight it, getting uncomfortable to grow & seriously a ton more of really spot on, direct and to the point advice about life, business and tons in between.
FOLLOW Ryan
FOLLOW @LRXApparel
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
Maker's Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located right in Franklinton! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
PromoWest Productions
For all upcoming show & event info visit their site above & to purchase tickets directly visit AXS.com
Sarah Reed is back again, chatting with me this time about something I currently have no idea how to handle, parenthood! Starting with my recurring nightmare of being a single Dad in the midst of chaos (thankfully this is not a reality), Sarah walks us through her pivots and focus changes on how she's balancing career and passion moves, all while making sure to be a great Mom! She shares her perspective on how she's learned to plan her time better, making better use of the time she does have, refocusing what passions she wants to pursue and how, not HAVING to separate family life and business life, & lots more tips in this one!
Follow Sarah: @plantbasednarrative
Follow the show: @wydhpod
Follow Ross: @whosrosstheisen
Christine Horvath is a Comedian and head of her brand "BabeRoar", a brand that focuses on promoting and shedding light on often-overlooked voices in the comedy world!
In this episode we have a real fun conversation about all things comedy, entertainment, local scenes & more! We dig into how tough entertainment industries can be fon multiple fronts, lack of accountability from people in charge of these things, opinions on the state of comedy at-large and locally in Columbus, how social media is changing creators ability to grow without old systems, difficulties she's faced in the comedy world, how she's grown from trying to fight negativity with negativity and changed it to focusing on helping rather than adding to the hurt, how she got into comedy and as always, lots more!
FOLLOW Christine on TikTok and Instagram
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
Maker's Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located right in Franklinton! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
PromoWest Productions
For all upcoming show & event info visit their site above & to purchase tickets directly visit AXS.com
Mark Pasternack (Episode #30) of Ambitious Filmmaker is back on the show, this time talking about a subject he teaches many people in the creative field about, pretty often, and that is how to find financial stability!
He covers pinpointing your "wants" from your "needs", shares his story of failing with his first creative agency and going $120K in debt, gaining clarity in when to say yes or no, how financial descipline is a form of self-respect & more. Let's get 15 minutes on the clock!
Follow Mark: @markpasternack @ambitiousfilmmaker @thepasternacks
Follow Ross: @whosrosstheisen
Follow the show: @wydhpod
William Fairbanks is back on the show, this time chatting with me about building or becoming part of healthier and more authentic communities. Whether it's friends, clients, coworkers, networking events or your literal neighbors, there's many ways to enter these communities in more positive ways than we may see at first, past just hoping to just meet someone and get something out of it. What can we bring to the interaction?
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Follow the show: @wydhpod
This week I sit down with Executive Director of the Franklinton Arts District, Johnny Riddle for an awesome conversation.
There's SO much good stuff in this one about the Columbus arts community, and of course, more so Franklinton and what's happening within. Johnny also shares his story of how he found himself in this position, his love for community building and connecting, the power in creating our own opportunities, making sure to "show up" when they're presented, his battle with sobriety, and much more. This was a blast of a conversation and I'm stoked it all came to be via some social media interactions!
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For more info visit: www.franklintonartsdistrict.com
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
Maker's Social - @makers.social
Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located right in Franklinton! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!
PromoWest Productions
For all upcoming show & event info visit their site above & to purchase tickets directly visit AXS.com
HEY SHREDDERZ! Josh Emerick is out of podcast jail and back on the show for the first time in a while, and this time it's a different type of casual conversation, as we share what impact the world of skateboarding had on each of our lives and careers. From learning what branding and marketing was, to learning self-discipline, to seeing what kind of adventures are possible in life via stars like Bam Margera and Rob Dyrdeck, we share it all. So let's toss 15 minutes on the clock and...ugh...drop in....(sorry)
FOLLOW JOSH @jmemerick
FOLLOW ROSS @whosrosstheisen
FOLLOW THE SHOW @wydhpod
Felicia Dunson is a Graffiti Artist, Muralist, Art Instructor, Model, Fashion Stylist, Makeup Artist...the list goes on, and we dig into all of it!
You may know her better as "FDZ Graffiti", and in this episode we're all getting to know her a whole lot better in general as we dive into the wide variety of creative endeavors Felicia takes part in. She shares her story that lead her into the world of graffiti art and murals, how it all started in 2nd grade, finding graffiti culture, why/how she often made her own clothing and toys, how she finds herself involved in SO many things and how she balances it, the battle of perfectionism & more!
FOLLOW Felicia @fdzgraffiti
This episode of the show is sponsored by PromoWest Productions
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Gabby Garcia (@ggwellness) has already returned to the show and we're diving into the details of her holistic health & wellness world for 15 (20) minutes!
In this episode I ask Gabby to share some simple starter tips we could all use in our own health journey. We chat drinking water (WITH LEMONS!), meditation, getting enough sleep, not punishing yourself during your health journey & more!
FOLLOW GABBY @ggwellness
FOLLOW ME @whosrosstheisen
FOLLOW THE SHOW @wydhpod
In this one I'm joined by William Fairbanks once again and this time we're talking all about learning to enjoy the journey. It's a cliche saying we've all heard before. "Enjoy the process". "Enjoy the journey". We can hear it, but it's often hard to find the balance to follow it. We gotta keep the goals in mind, but put action into the "now" with a plan. We each share what we're good and bad at with this balance, and the work we've done to improve in focusing a little more on the moment or task at hand, and of course there's some "don't get distracted by social media" chatter tossed in too.
Follow William: @will_fairbanks
Follow the show: @wydhpod
Follow Ross: @whosrosstheisen
Gabby Garcia is a Health & Wellness coach under her brand "GG Wellness".
In this episode I meet Gabby for the first time and we dive into; How she became a Health Coach, how the pandemic furthered her pursuit of becoming one, her passion and work within the fashion world, balancing a "day job" with chasing goals, the difficulties of overcoming the "comparison game" of social media, another chat about the "Be.Do.Have" mentality, the importance of a positive mindset & of course lots more solid health and wellness advice!
FOLLOW GABBY @ggwellness
MORE INFO www.ggbewell.com
This episode is sponsored by PromoWest Productions
What's your relationship with social media REALLY like?
In this 15MF Sarah Reed returns to the show to talk with me about this very thing. We cover a couple sides of this social connection and how it can be bad, but made better. We tackle the angles of both using social as a creative/business person AND simply as a human being consuming it.
We cover the easy trap of doom-scrolling, how to better filter what you ingest in your feeds, how to not just worry about trends as a creator, learning to find what we ENJOY about using social media and all in all just what we've each done to take better control over how we both create and consume on the platforms.
Get some good stuff in your feed and FOLLOW Sarah @plantbasednarrative
This week I sit down with my friend Nick Reed for a dive into how and why he's been involved in so many different things over the years.
From his most recent venture 'Ope Cold Brew', to being in bands, or going wild on some mid-2000s emo for Sadboyz here in Columbus, or simply finding himself as a partner in a handful of different business or creative outlets, we've determined he's most fittingly the "Vice-Serial-Entrepreneur" as he simply loves helping people make ideas possible.
We dig into his motives of loving this involvement of helping just make things happen, why he loves connecting with people, how it all spawns from not feeling like he had a welcoming place around him growing up, dropping everything for a music career and how that came to a hault, learning our passions don't HAVE to be a career, learning to use our past to move forward & a ton more in a real fun chat!
FOLLOW NICK @thelittlenick
FOLLOW 'OPE' @opecoldbrew
FIND 'OPE' opecoldbrew.com
The title is longer than the episode this week! In a new style topic for this 15 Minute Friday, I sit down for a fun chat with returning guest Nate Winkelmes as we dive into our personal lives a little more!
We each share something we've learned that improved the overall quality of our lives, that we wished we knew sooner!
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FOLLOW NATE: @nathanwinklemes
FOLLOW ROSS: @whosrosstheisen
Shanika Tyler is the owner of Faux Floral Design Co. From a young age Shanika had something telling her she was meant to create and put it out into the world, and as she grew up, she found that to be the entrepreneur spirit which gave her the drive to do just that! We cover how she got started in the floral world, navigating weddings, having her business endevours fail twice but not giving up, being a Mother during it all, the mental health game of pursuing our passions, the power of affirmations, learning to love ourselves to give that energy to others, and so much about how tough and quite lonely this style of life can be.
Visit fauxfloraldesignco.com for more info!
FOLLOW Shanika's work @fauxfloraldesignco
It's often easy to feel like we've "failed" when we have to make a decision to pivot from one goal to another, via any reason. On this 15MF I bring Sarah Reed back on the show again to talk about some recent pivots she's made in her career goals and how she did it.
From going to school to become a certified Health Coach, and doing so while becoming a first time Mom, and since then having a second child, she's had to change up her approach with how she aims to help others in the healthy food world.
We uncover how we can make pivots between things easier on ourselves, how making that change doesn't mean we failed at something, and how sometimes a refocus is what we need!
FOLLOW THE SHOW: @wydhpod
FOLLOW SARAH: @plantbasednarrative
FOLLOW ROSS: @whosrosstheisen
Unnus Latif is an Audio Engineer + Producer at his studio Black Moon Recordings.
He shares his story of finding his way into music producing and the very rocky road along the way. While he enjoys creating in many forms, music was the thing that caught his interest early on, but soon became something he had to hide his passion for as some heavy family turmoil surrounded his journey. We cover those struggles, trying to fit in at school, constantly moving, living a double life and having to hide it, his constant pursuit of music production, basically joining a cult & a lot more in a very vulnerable episode this week.
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Check out Black Moon Recordings
Returning from Episode #30, Mark Pasternack, Corporate Filmmaker and Entrepreneur, is back on the show to cover the topic of how we can make better use of our time. We all have the same 24 hours, what are we doing with it? In this one: We talk about how to better track how we spend our time and hold ourselves more accountable, trying to make even small progress daily towards our goals, the value of writing things down, the "4 hour work week" and more!
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FOLLOW MARK: @ambitiousfilmmaker @thepasternacks
FOLLOW ME: @whosrosstheisen
It's all about who you know. Or, who knows you? Happy Friday ya'll. It's time to toss 15 minutes back on the clock once more for a brand new #15MinuteFriday where in this one I'm joined by returning guest (and a guy who's real good at creating and finding value in solid communities) Sam Rothstein. We chat about what "community" really means. How to build a valuable support system, or more so find the right one. How to add your value, and all in all Sam shares much of what he's learned during his time in the music industry, all around this topic! And no, Ross is NOT starting a cult!....
Kathryn Dougherty is the Founder of Spritz Tea.
- Spritz is a sparkling, all natural, 0 sugar tea brand right here in Columbus!
I had seen the Spritz name around constantly around for a couple years, and was very stoked to finally get the meet the powerful mind behind it! In this episode Kathryn shares her story of creating the brand with plenty of ups and downs, adding in a worldwide pandemic to mix things up a bit (pun intended)
We cover how the first flavor was created over dinner with friends wanting a replacement for alcoholic drinks, taste testing with strangers at her gym, figuring out how to produce a real drink in general and the wild story of finally getting it to market. Sprinkled in the story is also tons of chatter about the constant mental toll an Entrepreneur goes through and how's she's stayed on track, sharing tons of really great life + business advice along the way.
spritztea.com
FOLLOW: @spritztea
In this 15MF returning guest William Fairbanks (Ep 23) chats with me over the subject of learning to set our standards. Whether in work or life, it's important to figure out what your "standards" are for many things. What we take, what we give, the friends we have, relationships we enter, etc. We talk about why it's important for growth to set that bar, and, as the title says, learning to not lower it!
Follow the show: @wydhpod
Follow William: @will_fairbanks
Follow Ross: @whosrosstheisen
Luke Carmichael is a Filmmaker, Content Creator, Owner of Sycamore Studio here in Columbus and all around pursuer of whatever interest strikes him!
After a couple hours chatting at a coffee shop here in Columbus a few years back (shouts to Cup O Joe) about all things creative, here we are a few years later to chat all things Luke!
We dive into his unconventional entry into the world of video, the chasing of many passions that each of us have, trying to give your all to multiple creative outlets, self-growth and learning new disciplines, fighting "burn out", making his own video studio, and lots more including stories of how we both cheated our ways through high school!
Follow Luke @beardedluketv
Check out The Sycamore Studio here
Find all the links for all things Luke HERE
IMPOSTER!
I mean come on, we've all felt this, ALL the time right?
For this Friday conversation, I've got another episode with returning guest, musician and producer Nate Winkelmes. This time we open up on the lovely "imposter syndrome" feeling, where we can identify in comes from, how it pops up at the worst times, the social media effect, and how we've each attempted to battle the looming feeling.
Lauren is an abstract artist and painter located right here in 400 West Rich, where this podcast also calls home!
After seeing Lauren's art shared a ton over recent years, I finally met her and got her on the show to dig into everything that she makes, breaking down the why, how, and of course in this show's fashion....any possible traumas that lead to that path of creation. It's a vulnerable conversation on both ends this week as we uncover the story of Lauren and chat a ton about learning a lot of self-growth, pursuing the life you want, balancing real life with career & so much more.
So, grab your mustard yellow cardigan and hop in!
Find Lauren HERE: @laurenashleighb
Find her art HERE: laurenashleighart.com
Well, LUCKY YOU, here's a new #15MinuteFriday!
Is everyone just lucky that they accomplish things? Is someone else unlucky when they don't? Sure, chance and coincidence can play a part in our lives, but just as much of a factor are a series of choices, reactions and decisions that lead us all down an eventual path. This feeds into this Friday's topic of "making your own luck".
I've got Heather Evans back on the show to talk about misconceptions many of us have and deal with when it comes to how we often confuse hard work for "luck", and the control we can in turn have over our own paths.
Dan Mitchell ( @mitchell_multimedia) is a Columbus based Photographer.
After a few years of knowing Dan and only ever getting to chat in passing, we finally got to sit down for a proper long one and dive into his story. We talk about how he got into photography, the process he went through of putting himself out there to turn it into a business, creatively surviving the 2020 pandemic, originally wanting to become a History teacher, the impact social media has on us (for better and worse), the idea of "content" & so much more in a very fun conversation that gives you a glimpse of Dan's infectious positive energy!
This episode is sponsored by PromoWestProductions & you can find all upcoming events + ticket info at promowestlive.com!
It's Friday. Let's get vulnerable!
The returning Sam Rothstein is back on the show to talk with me about the power that being open, honest, and vulnerable holds.
He shares his experience within the music industry of seeing examples of artists being vulnerable, and how that translated not only into his own art, but personal life as well. Of course we dive in deeper and share many examples of how vulnerability brings true connections, how social media has changed a lot of that, connecting with those around you, how being vulnerable breaks through the "mystic" of things, & lots more for a great chat!
15 minutes, back on the clock!
Adam Quick is a Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach at Fit One Four here in Columbus, and a former bull rider! Adam and I dive into a lot of what bull riding taught him about life, how working at a prison changed his perspective on how he interacts with people and life as a whole, what drew him to personal training and his mentality behind it, why he enjoys helping others & of course, lots more! FOLLOW Adam
www.fitonefour.com
This episode is sponsored by PromoWestProductions & you can find all upcoming events + ticket info at promowestlive.com!
Told ya I had more WNRS convos! Part 2 of what started as a 50th episode special is out and features a few more conversations with returning guests, as I play the card game "We're Not Really Strangers" with them!
What is it? It's a game that asks deep thinker questions, designed to get you and whoever you're playing with to get to know each other on a more personal level.
It made for some really fun conversations and talking points including whether we're REALLY happy or not, what we're lying to oursevles about, feelings we miss & more!
This episode is sponsored by PromoWestProductions & you can find all upcoming events + ticket info at promowestlive.com!
Enjoy the card game for yourself:
www.werenotreallystrangers.com
To celebrate breaking 50 episodes and 2 full years of the show, I wanted to change up the format a little bit and do a special episode!
So in this episode I record a few remote conversations with multiple returning guests, as we play a mini version of the card game 'We're Not Really Strangers'!
What is it? It's a game that asks deep thinker questions, designed to get you and whoever you're playing with to get to know each other on a more personal level. Pretty fitting of this podcast if you ask me! It made for some really fun conversations and talking points including recalling our happiest memories, what we think other people's perceptions of us are, dreams we've left behind, and embarrassing stories, one of which includes me sh*tting my pants!
This episode is sponsored by PromoWestProductions & you can find all upcoming events + ticket info at promowestlive.com!
Enjoy the card game for yourself:
www.werenotreallystrangers.com @werenotreallystrangers
What is it they say about when we "assume" things?
On this 15 Minute Friday Heather Evans returns again to chat with me about what we've each learned over the years when it comes to leading with kindness.
We cover the subjects of not always assuming the worst, not offering more problems to current issues, how learning small acts of kindness has shaped us and a lot...well, at least a little bit more within about 15 minutes!
The idea of being that "starving artist" can sound enticing, but it's often taken too literally with many joining in on the grind with a "hu$tle till I di3" mentality, rather than aiming to find solutions to grow.
In this 15MF, reoccurring guest, musician/producer Nate Winkelmes is back, this time chatting with me about the idea many of us have gotten caught up in, what a "starving artist" really is, and how it's possibly been a bit glorified in today's entrepreneur culture.
Joey Aich is a Columbus based musician..and the HEADBAND ASSASSIN!
I'll put it frankly for this episode, if you're a wrestling fan, you'll enjoy this conversation, but even if you're not, you're still gonna love getting to know Joey! We cover a lot about why Joey makes music, a mutual love for storytelling/marketing/branding, why it's important to know yourself or your brand when pursuing something, how we both took video game worlds too seriously, how it's sometimes hard letting yourself have an imagination as an adult, and of course like I mentioned above, our mutual love for the world of professional wrestling and a LOT of what it taught us about storytelling.
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Tee Murta is a Fitness + Boxing Coach at Fit One Four in Columbus, OH. It took one sit down interview with Tee whilst shooting a film for Fit One Four for me to realize he's a very unique and passionate individual, and after clearing the tears from my eyes once we filmed his interview, I knew I needed to hear more of his story on this show.
Tee shares his wild life story for the first time covering; Coming to America from Pakistan, the heavy bullying he received growing up and how he found himself joining gangs, the world he found himself in while living a life full of hate and aggression, how boxing taught him the discipline to change his life, what he's learned along the way, how he now loves teaching and sharing with others, his acting goals & so much more as we uncover the story of Tee, for the first time, here on the pod!
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Sam Rothstein (Episode 26) returns for another sit down as we put 15 minutes on the clock and talk about the idea of the "elitist mindset". Sam shares some perspectives from the music industry of music elitist not allowing themselves to experience more and grow themselves, and I share some examples of gatekeeping in the creative industry and how many simply get caught up trying to be an elitist in their respective field. Do we do it all within 15 minutes? Find out!
Brian Walsh is the owner/lead trainer at Cross Fit Gahanna.
Earlier in 2021 I decided to finally take the leap into some new self care, and it came in the form of taking up cross fit at Brian's gym. Since then I've gotten to know Brian well as I spend time training under him, and the atmosphere he's created at his gym is a special one. As I sit down to get the full story with Brian, we uncover how he started his own gym, beginnings as a personal trainer and WHY he does it, training people in his garage and small basement before finding an actual building, his constant feeling of challenging himself, his wild college experience and how he learned to get himself together after being told he was going to fail completely and so much about personal growth, how we all learn by being uncomfortable and more.
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In this 15MF, reoccurring guest Josh Emerick is back, this time chatting with me about how we could all love ourselves a little better, along with tips and practices around that.
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Megan Pando is the owner/founder of Studio614 and Makers Social.
This week, I have a really wonderful and down to earth conversation as I get to know the story of Meg and all that she does. She shares what her journey has been like and how it led to starting two companies (+ a third during the pandemic!).
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In this 15MF I'm joined my musician Heather Evans (Episode 37) coming back on the show to chat about a topic that was a heavy theme of her full-length episode, and that's the idea that it's never too late to get started.
We cover what this meant from Heather's perspective as her pursuit of the musical dream didn't always look how she wanted, the idea that we're all supposed to have it figured out "by 30 years old", why that's slowly changing in society, how we can learn to get out of our own ways and recapture our imaginations at any time, and all in all why it most often is never too late to pursue something you want, in some way.
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The ever-circling conversation about depression & anxiety, a chat that is often the center of many podcasts nowadays, in this 15 Minute Friday myself and returning guest Leah Ingram share an open-ended chat regarding living with these mental issues and the balancing act game that comes with it.
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Ryan Whitmer is the Owner/Founder of Fit One Four, in Westerville, OH.
Ryan grew up with a "just get it done" mentality and later turned that into forging his own path in the health & fitness science world, in becoming a personal trainer, then making his way to open his own gym. We talk about him getting into the fitness world, how his time working at Notre Dame showed him what he didn't like about the physical training industry, moving into being a personal trainer, realizing he didn't totally fit the mold of working at the types of gyms he was at, coming up with the name "Fit One Four" before he even had plans for his own business, building the culture and team he has at F14, how he wants to impact his clients and those around him & tons more!
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We've all heard the term "positive mindset" used a ton. Especially if you're an avid listener of this show, but what exactly does the term mean? Is it real? Is it cliche internet BS?
Well, in this 15MF, reoccurring guest Josh Emerick is back, this time chatting with me all about the term "mindset". We cover what exactly it is, and more so, what it is NOT. The word and phrase is very much a buzzword in the current social media climate, but here we break down what "thinking positively" really means to us, how it CAN be life changing, how it's more than just saying the words, putting action behind the thoughts, avoiding toxic positivity culture & much more!
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Shaena Rabbani is a Columbus based Comedian and writer, and this week brings a wonderful story of growth, self-esteem and finding herself to the show! In this episode as Shaena shares her journey of self discovery, we talk a lot about personal growth, owning who we are, getting past living only for other people, and how it took her years into adulthood to see where this all spawned from and how to resolve it. We also cover how growing up she did not watch TV, therefor had never seen stand up comedy until AFTER she found herself doing it on stage because it sounded fun! This one's a conversation of learning to love ourselves and how to share that with others. Find Shaena at the below links!
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Drew Ndengabaganizi (yes we learn how to say it in this ep!) is a DP (Director of Photography) here in Columbus, but we talk about nearly everything else other than video stuff in this one!
In one of my favorite conversations I've had on this show, Drew and I dive in to SO much about life. From creative and career to just day to day. We talk about how we've been trying to get better at just doing things "for the fun of it" and not allowing everything to be a career move and battling that "always be hustling" culture that has formed nowadays. We cover a LOT about social media culture and the battle of finding a good balance within using it, both as personal use and business use, with no only creating FOR social but allowing it to be simply part of your creative venture, and how to simply not get caught up in the machine that it's become. We also cover how a conversation with a Doctor that hated his life choices completely changed Drew's life and career path, and how all this led him to having the outlook on living a fulfilled life that he carries with him now.
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Gabe McQueen is the lead vocalist of the band 'Inferious', a writer and all around a creative dude! The latter parts of that I just found out as I've only ever known him as "Gabe from Inferious" as all of our interactions had been in bits and pieces on music video sets. Through those moments though we bonded over a mutual love of horror movies, and all of that, brings us to here. I was stoked to finally get to sit down and get to know Gabe better, as he falls into the category of "friends I wanted to know better", a reoccurring theme here on the podcast. We cover growing up as the son of two Pastors and a religious household, feeling sheltered most of his life, uncovering who he really was as he became an adult, how it all shaped his views on life, people, religion & more. We of course talk how he got into the heavier side of music, what his Mom thought of our music video where we had him perform a demonic ritual and for about the first 30 mins we talk about horror movies some more!
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You might know Ryan Francis as an actor from the indie cult-favorite movie "ThanksKilling". If you don't know Ryan, you're about to find out that he's much more than the dude from a horror-comedy. Ryan is an event promoter, with his lead annual charity event the "Huge Euge Holiday Show", he's toured in punk bands, he's made NerdCore rap, he's signed autographs at conventions, sang songs with the original Sesame Street actors, and truthfully he's lived a life full of WILD experiences that sound totally made up! In this episode you'll hear some incredibly fun stories from hanging out with WWE Legend "Virgil" (meatsauce included) to experiencing early viral fame of "ThanksKilling" being on the OG Netflix. Amongst these tales though you'll get to know one of the raddest and down to earth people I've ever had the pleasure of becoming friends with.
This is me introducing you to the new episode, but this is also me urging you to meet Ryan. You'll be glad you did!
Listen to his NerdCore rap "Huge Euge"
WATCH the "Cali the Cat" video we mentioned
TRAILER for "ThanksKilling"
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Let's tell ourselves it's gonna be a good Friday huh? In this 15MF, returning guest Nate Winkelmes is back, this time to share a conversation with Ross about the power of positive self talk and how your inner voice can be either your biggest supporter, or worst enemy.
Cole Thompson is a musician, now known as "Tilley Parker". Formerly the vocalist/songwriter of his band 'The Hunting Project'.
I initially met Cole a few years ago after we met up to talk about myself & THP working together, and after that mainly only kept up via social. It was a few months ago when Cole released a new collection of music through THP and shared a caption entailing a wild story of what the last 2 years of his life was and I knew I wanted to get him on to hear all about it.
Filled with ups and downs, in this episode as Cole shares his story, we talk about the TWO car crashes that led him to dealing with severe concussions for most of 2019-2020, what it was like not being able to write music during that time or even get out of bed, a relationship coming to its end in the middle of all of this and how it all piling on made him feel helpless, how he got himself back to living a normal life, how he tries to keep a positive outlook on things, the story of The Hunting Project, stories from working at a hospital during COVID & lots more in this one.
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Raquel Franco is a published Poet and Author, with her most recent book "When the Bee Stings" being released in May. I sat down with her for a first time meeting after connecting via instagram and we had a very fun conversation that left me feeling like I should write a book!
On this Friday, we're all gonna start our own brands!
In this 15MF, Stefan Brandow sits down with me once again, this time to talk and share tips on starting your own brand. Using specific examples of both failures and successes with his own ventures, such as his clothing line, OutwardCo, Stefan shares a lot the often unnoticed steps it takes to get your brand off the ground. From finding the right team, getting your brand voice nailed down, figuring out a marketing plan and simply knowing your purpose in making this brand happen, we cover a lot in this (slightly longer) 15 Minute Friday!
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Aaron Hobgood is a Skateboarder, Photographer, Entrepreneur of his own skate brand, and all around a very creative and supportive individual. Whether it's giving skate lessons to the youth every Sunday at Columbus' "Skate Naked" skatepark, taking photos of friends, or doing things to help grow his surrounding community, Aaron is a doer of many things and a huge supporter of many people! We cover how he found skating, what that culture has done for him and his life, his battles with mental health, doing a TEDxTalk, what he wants to do for the Columbus community and so much more, all while attempting to finish a LEGO set build.
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This week on the show I have a powerful conversation with musician Heather Evans. She brings her incredible energy as she shares her story with all the ups and downs surrounded by some amazing advice that I promise anyone listening will feel energized by! We talk about her music career beginning by trading cleaning the studio for recording time, what led her into the world of music licensing, hearing her songs on MTV & Nickelodeon, the unfortunate situation of going through a miscarriage and what that did to her, nearly dying while giving birth after that, what recovery was like dealing with those life-altering situations and how she still found a way to push forward and be a positive influence, and so much more.
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Jumping into another weekend, let's do it with What You Don't Hear? On this 15MF, Tyler Phillips sits down with me once again for a chat about networking. If you don't know Tyler, well...I'm actually surprised because he seems to know everyone. Why? Because he's GREAT at networking! So of course, I wanted to pick his brain on the subject. We chat how to approach it, why the cliche way we think of networking isn't what it truly is, the key to doing it authentically, the difference in networking in person and online, & it works so well that Tyler gets a phone call during the episode! Talk about law of attraction....
Happy Friday gang! Let's toss another 15 minutes on the clock and hangout? This week features a conversation with reoccurring guest Josh Emerick, who returns this time to chat with me about the idea of "style versus substance". While a bit of a broad topic, we cover what exactly that means, how to find balance in the two factors, judging a book by it's pages rather than cover, figuring out your "why" & more, all making for a fun new #15MinuteFriday!
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Jesse Cale is a musician, personal trainer, poet, health advocate of mind, body & soul, & all around one of the most creative people I've ever talked to. Listen to me chat with Jesse as carries us through his life story. He shares his musical background, which includes almost being signed by Disney, growing up with religious surroundings, the connection of body & mind, his amazing physical transformation after getting himself out of a dark place, & SO much more. This one will get your energy right!
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On this wonderful Friday, William Fairbanks joins the show, returning from Episode 23 to share some of his infectious energy with me, sharing his thoughts on a topic that was very much a theme of his full story episode, the power of our thoughts.
We talk about how hard it is to believe in yourself, some keys to unlocking those more positive thoughts, working on better self-talk, finding our confidence, & much more, as we race against the clock striking 15 minutes! (and fail!)
on this Friday, Health Coach Sarah Reed is back on the show to pull back the curtain on what REALLY goes on in the world of food....
From misleading labels, where the politics really take over, shady marketing strategies, what's actually good/bad for you compared to how it's promoted, + shopping hacks to get around it all, get ready for a HEALTHY dose of What You Don't Hear!....Get it?...
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This week I sit down with Ehab Omran, singer/songwriter & frontman of the band 'South of Eden', formerly known as 'Black Coffee' here in Columbus. After meeting on the band's music video set last year, there was something that struck me about Ehab and I knew I wanted to get to know him better! So here, in the second time we've ever met, we uncover his story. We cover it all, from being born in Jordan, moving to America, being bullied growing up, finding his love for music, battles of a broken family & more.
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Ever hire someone for something? Working with a creative who's providing you a service? Well, in this 15MF, Josh Emerick joins the show again as he and Ross try to make you aware the ways in which you MAY be a bad client....and of course give some actionable advice on how to avoid it!
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In this 15MF, Ross is once again joined by Leah Ingram, this time for a conversation regarding an easy topic that is probably talked about on every self-help podcast every single day...being authentic! Ross and Leah cover what it means to accept and own who you are, why it's so cliche' to say that, but how it proves to be true, their individual experiences with this battle, how to be happy with YOU, ignoring others' opinions, and how to use that unlocked honesty with yourself to keep moving forward.
Brandon Manyara is a Columbus based videographer...now, but that doesn't even scratch the surface of who he really is! Originally from Africa, being a member of a royal tribe, we dive into Brandon's story of he and his family coming to America and everything revolving around that adjustment. From moving in general, feeling different in school, not knowing where he fit in, finding and learning videography skills & what people's belief in him did for his growth, its all here, in this wild coming of age story
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In this 15MF, Josh Emerick is back to chat with Ross on how to find better alignment with clients. This one's for all of you who are self-employed, freelance or navigating the world of entrepreneurship and want to figure out how to better avoid those "nightmare" clients. They cover what exactly client alignment means, how to determine what your "checklist" is, not being afraid to say no, standing your ground as a businessperson and much more!
In this 15MF, returning guest Stefan Brandow is chatting with Ross all about a major point covered through his full-length story episode, and that is unapologetically being yourself. Of course this advice comes with the caution of, don't have ill-intent and harm someone in "doing what you love", but that doesn't need explained....does it? Either way, this is a great episode that dives into a subject we have all experienced at one time or another. How can we truly own who we are without worrying about what others think?
Billy White is a tattoo artist based out of Zanesville, OH, who has a way with connecting with people through more than just a tattoo machine. Most recently Billy began using his talents to combat the climate of hate and racism in the world, gaining traction through the Emmy-nominated "Beneath the Ink" documentary and 'Erasing Hate' movement. We dig into how all of that came about, how he got into tattooing, the wild ride it's been since & everything in between.
WATCH Beneath The Ink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMVvaCgD18A
Leek is a DJ, Content Creator and all around spreader of positive energy. This week I sat down with Leek for another first time meeting on the show and had a blast getting to know this motivated individual! If you're a fan of positive mindset talk on the show with a realistic viewpoint, then this episode is for you. We talk about finding and using a growth mindset, shifting that into more "neutral thinking", how it easily gets turned into "toxic positivity, how he got into DJ'ing, keeping up with social media when you're just not feeling it & much more!
Lydia Simon is the Executive Director at Wild Goose Creative here in Columbus Ohio and in this episode I meet her for the very first time and get to know about all she does! From diving into what the local arts community is like here in Columbus, her time spent in China (and a run-in with Chinese Law enforcement), comparing arts cultures from China & America, the creation of Arts Districts and what goes into that, social media struggles and just tons of art talk in general!
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In this 15MF, Tyler Phillips sits down with Ross once again for a chat on the topic of empathy. When most think of the term empathy, it's often that they take it as "backing down" or "feeling bad" for the other party, when it's not exactly that simple. It's more about understanding the other perspective, and listening, especially when engaging in any form of conflict. Whether personal life or professional life, they dive into all of that here in these fifteen minutes!
Mark Pasternack is a Corporate Filmmaker, Podcast host & Co-Founder of The Video Community (@thevideocommunity) and someone that aims to help build the next generation of filmmakers. In this episode we cover Mark's story of getting into the world of filmmaking, how he, like me, started in the music industry first being focused on Artist Development, starting and somewhat failing at his first Creative Agency, navigating entrepreneurship, how to grow your hobby to a business & much more!
In this 15MF, Nate Winkelmes is back to chat with Ross about the ever looming battle of persistence meeting perfection. They chat on how the idea of perfect can often get in the way of forward momentum, and the importance of simply being persistent regardless if the result you're getting isn't what you hoped for at first.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbjQW6uSbhM
Amber Falter is a Columbus based comedian and in this episode I sat down with her, meeting her for the first time ever and got to know her story. She shared a lot in this episode, from being very open about growing up with a mother who was an addict, to eventually losing her Mom due to that, finding comfort and confidence through comedy, navigating the comedy world as a female comedian, abusive relationships & so much more.
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In this episode I share my story for the first time on WYDH as my friend, and reoccurring guest, Josh Emerick sat down and interviewed me. I'm in the hot seat this time, answering the hard-hitting questions I normally ask others! We didn't mean for this to be as long as it is, but, we surely talked about a whole lot. So if you've been wanting to get to know me, the host of this show better, nows your chance.
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In this 15MF, reoccurring guest Josh Emerick is back, this time chatting with Ross about all the things to think about when pitching a client for...well, anything! From the importance of truly getting to know your clients needs, keeping things realistic and not just saying "yes" to everything, to those sometimes uncomfortable budget talks, Ross and Josh share their personal experiences with pitching from past mistakes and share those tips & tricks to help YOU!
Dr. Hanisha Patel, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor focused on natural remedies for things like gut health, mental health and hormones.
In this episode I not only get to know Hanisha and all she knows, but we really take a deep dive into the health world! We cover how modern medicine is advertised, why natural medicines are looked at as strange, her personal health struggles that led her to all of this, how gut health correlates directly with mental health & SO much more!
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In this 15MF, Ross is once again joined by Health Coach Sarah Reed as she takes a dive into one of the most simple and asked about questions when it comes to healthy eating...how in the heck do you really get started?
Sam Rothstein is an event promoter/booker, a musician, a lover of filmmaking, a really good cook, and all around a talented and confident individual who says yes to anything in effort to try and achieve any goal he sets his sights on. In our conversation we dig into small town life, finding his passion for rap and hip-hop, how 90’s culture heavily influenced him, falling in love with filmmaking, how diving into live music lead him from being afraid to stand up and grab attention, to finding confidence in being the loudest in the room and owning that, all the way to how he’s working in the live music industry during the year of COVID and the impact that’s left. This is a great and very fun conversation that covers even more than what’s listed above! Listen to the end to find out if his name is even ACTUALLY Sam Rothstein….
Follow Adam: @alilshow Subscribe to his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AdamLittle2011 Follow the show: @wydhpod Follow Ross: @whosrosstheisen Do we live in a simulation? Well, if we do, I sure am glad someone programmed Adam Little to be in here with me! On this episode I sit down (for the very first time) with Adam, who is a comedian, writer, content creator, a social media personality? You can find him sharing tons and tons of genuinely hilarious skits via his current platform @alilshow but outside of the comedy, he’s a genuine, rad, down to earth human being who I am very glad I’ve gotten to connect with. In this episode we chat about how he started making comedy content, what drew him to entertain, building the large following he’s got but more importantly what he wants to see that turn in to, we even talk about whether life is real or not, other dimensions, lots of fun stuff that honestly, I don’t often get to dive into on this show and I love that we did here! If you want a variety episode of WYDH, this is the one, and it's a freaking great one!
In this 15MF, Tyler Phillips (Episode 10) is back on the show to share some thoughts and advice with me about the act of being more intentional with everything we do! We cover the topics of finding a purpose, even if small, in the things you do, thus finding direction. We talk setting your intentions for something ahead of time and how that smooths out any process, as well as having the confidence to do so!
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It's Friday! I've Stefan Brandow back on the pod to chat for 15 minutes and share some tips on how we can all get started with that thing we want NOW. There's a tough balance to find of first, getting started on something now, rather than waiting until "the stars align" to allow yourself to do it, AND not getting caught up in today's viral nature of "I want it now". We share some thoughts on how we each balance that and how to just get started!
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This episode I sit down with musician David Eselgroth, the singer for the band The Orphan The Poet! This is the very first time David and I have met, as until now, we were always seemingly one degree of separation from each other. As we dive into his story, we chat a lot along the way about trading a positive mindset for neutral thinking, the idea of teaching creativity, making his band work and persistence in chasing after what you truly want.
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In this 15MF, reoccurring guest Josh Emerick is back, this time chatting with Ross about one of Josh's specialties, pre-production. While this one's aimed at prep days and pre-production for those of you in the video world, the tips & tricks of simply planning ahead can be good for ANY creative venture.
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It's a New Year, are you thinking of starting up a new diet as a resolution? In this 15MF, Episode 14's Sarah Reed is back with tons of new health knowledge! In this one, Sarah teaches Ross (and you of course) all about what's behind the curtain when it comes to dieting and the culture surrounding it, and namely "fad" diets. She shares some do's and don'ts with it all, what to look out for, and all in all, how to actually start eating healthy without jumping headfirst into the current dieting trend!
William Fairbanks is a Columbus Video Director, and in general an all around creative guy who oozes positive energy as he pursues the life of directing, cinematography, short films, skits, writing, and even producing his own music. William is a guy I’ve wanted to get to know for a while, SO if you also wanna get to know Mr. Fairbanks, or find out why hiring $500 security for your event might be a big mistake..it's all in here!
This week I sit down with my friend Stefan Brandow. Stefan is a professional skater, freelance graphic designer, clothing brand owner & all in all just a great hard working dude who pursues whatever he wants to do, and does it all while being himself. We chat about his small town upbringing, being an outcast, his love for skating, creating his own path to pursue exactly who he wanted to be, living on couches and in a car for a while, getting his dream jobs and finding out they aren't what he wanted, and how to unapologetically be yourself in your life.
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This, is a 15 Minute Friday. What is it?
These are short-form episodes of the What You Don't Hear podcast, that center around the fundamentals of what this podcast is, but in a quicker format.
Releasing on Fridays, of course, aimed to wrap up your week with some positive, motivational, or actionable advice, with conversations centered around specific subjects + topics between Ross + returning guests!
In this 15MF, reoccurring guest Josh Emerick is back, this time chatting with Ross all about how to start a business. Given Ross & Josh's many business and brand ventures nearly always include each other, this also means they've had many ups and downs together in the business world. This episode sheds some light on the lessons they've learned, leaning into questions they often get asked about how in the heck one can venture down the path of entrepreneurship and the mistakes to avoid!
In this one I'm joined by my friend Alex Chaney of the band A Story Told & of the Happy Unhappy Podcast!
As we dig into Alex's story, we chat about his venture into music, the other creative pathways that world opened him up to, & what the mental balance of chasing multiple goals + passions in your life is really like behind the screen.
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In this one I sit down with Adam Lehman, one half of The Wonder Jam from here in Columbus Ohio, the other half, Allie Lehman, was the very first episode ever released of what you don’t hear, and now, here we are, nearly an entire calendar year later, I’m back to chat with Adam.
In a fun conversation that is Adam and I's first time getting to know each other, we chat about what this whacky year has been like for him and his team, how they still managed to launch 3 sister brand's for their company this year, how he does business, how he got his entrepreneur start via running a pig farm, and much more!
It's easy to get stuck in a constant "grind" or "hustle", AKA "go mode" and praise the idea of never stopping, right?
Happy Friday y'all! In this episode of 15 Minute Fridays, Nate Winkelmes (EP 05) returns to chat with me about his thoughts, opinions, tips and tricks on how to not be consumed by your work or passion. We talk about how to detach yourself from your goals (in a positive way), making sure you know who you are without that "thing", simply understanding the power of just resting and not chasing the dream 24/7 and how taking that break DOESNT mean you're a quitter.
Happy Friday y'all! In this episode of 15 Minute Friday, Leah Ingram (EP 13) returns to chat with me about her thoughts, opinions, tips and tricks on work/life balance when it comes to pursuing multiple passions at once. We talk about how to lean into your hobbies more, how to manage your free time better, allowing multiple goals to intertwine to feed each other + much more as we break the 15 minute time limit and go to about 20 minutes!
In this episode I have an amazing conversation with Cincinnati Ohio based hip-hop artist Ray Will.
After initially meeting Ray as a client as we sat down for a meeting to chat about working together, it immediately hit me that not only was he a great person to talk to, but an incredibly passionate person on top of that. From that day, knowing that at some point I wanted to make this podcast happen, he was on my guest list. So, here it is! Ray opens up a lot in this episode making it one of the most tell-all stories to date, and simply a great episode.
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This, is a 15 Minute Friday. What is it? These are short-form episodes of the What You Don't Hear podcast, that center around the fundamentals of what this podcast is, but in a quicker format. Releasing on Fridays, of course, aimed to wrap up your week with some positive, motivational, or actionable advice, with conversations centered around specific subjects + topics between Ross + returning guests!
Recurring 15 Minute Friday co-host Josh Emerick is back in this episode where he and Ross sat down and chatted over the importance of meetings and why you should be having more of them. While this was recorded pre-COVID, every point made still stands whether it's sitting down with someone in person or over Zoom, what matters in the end is about having communication before you work with someone!
In this episode I sit down with Doug Joseph, founder and owner of Columbus based Creative Agency, Serif Creative.
Being from the same general area of Southern Ohio, I’ve known Doug for many many years, but we’ve never really sat down for a deep dive of a conversation. What better place to get to know someone than a podcast! We chat about Doug’s beginnings in the creative world, how he ended up pursuing entrepreneurship, how he created Serif, what it’s like keeping a business alive and of course more motivating one-liners than you can shake a stick at. All that + more in this episode of another story that you’ve never heard before!
serifcreative.com
There's a different guest for a 15 Minute Friday! In this episode, recent guest and Band-Dad Raymond Rasmusson takes the advice seat across from Ross and they chat about the clarity that many musicians should have. Having both dealt with many bands and artist's over the years of their work in the music industry, Ross & Ray share their thoughts on the often odd lack of clarity musicians have for what they do or do not want out of their project, and share their thoughts on how to better approach it.
Raymond Rasmusson is a music industry Entrepreneur.
In this episode I have a conversation years in the making with my long time internet friend Ray. We've had so many conversations over the many years of knowing each other, connected via the music industry.
From the entrepreneur spirit, to being the social media guys, and of course being the proverbial “band dads”, we’ve had had similar paths in some ways. What I didn’t know, was who was Ray before all of that? There was a part of his story I had never heard, so, we dive into it all here!
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In this 15MF, reoccurring guest and at this point, 15MF cohostJosh Emerick is back, this time chatting with Ross about how they each manage their time. They cover both personal time as well as business time and balancing it all together, with the big talking point being that of, do you not HAVE the time, or are you just not choosing to MAKE the time for the things you want?
Luis Bazan is a Videographer & Content Creator.
In this episode, I sit down with fellow creator (and podcaster) Luis Bazan, in a conversation you would've assumed two friends had by now, as I finally actually get to know Luis. In his story, he shares his journey to becoming self-employed and the struggles of transitioning into that, as well as the personal brand building that comes with it. More importantly, he opens up into where his drive came from, growing up with a single Mother, in a large family, with not a lot of money, that pushed him to find that "never give up" attitude.
instagram.com/bazango
Listen to Luis' show - The Creative Bloc Podcast
Sam Beaumier, is a Live Audio Engineer & musician from Columbus, OH.
After randomly meeting and deciding to have a chat over Chipotle one time, I immediately found out that Sam was a fun dude to talk to, with a great outlook on so many things. From life itself, to the ups and downs of freelancing, to the music industry and the world touring, I knew he would make for a podcast-worthy conversation. What I didn't know was Sam's past struggles with balancing his mental health and we jump into all that here while uncovering his story.
www.instagram.com/samm_beau
Sarah Reed is a Health Coach, Social Media Manager & Full time Mom!
This episode is a great example of what this podcast is supposed to be! Sarah is a hard worker and all around one of the kindest and most positive people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. While I knew Sarah and all she does in the food + health world going into this, I didn't know HOW she got there and her struggle of doing so, so, we covered it all here!
instagram.com/plantbasednarrative
plantbasednarrative.com
Leah Ingram is a singer/songwriter based out of Columbus, OH.
In this one I sat down with my friend Leah Ingram and here’s a run-on sentence giving you a look into what all we talked about!:
We take a dive into her life as a musician, where she found her love for music and what made her heavily pursue it, the silly trivialities that can come with being a female in the music industry, signing to a label but finding out it’s not always what people say it is, dealing with the letdown of all of that, and much more. Lots of good stuff in this one about what it’s like behind the curtain in some aspects of the music industry, so music folk, this ones for you!
www.instagram.com/leahearth
In this 15MF, reoccurring guest Josh Emerick is back, this time chatting with Ross about how they each manage the struggle that can be social media. Managing your content output, not getting too caught up in the chase for attention, and the oh so dangerous comparison game, they cover it all here! In about 15 minutes of course...
Larry Robertson is a Poet, Stylist, Author & Artist.
"Like any muscle, talent or skill, you have to put in the time and energy to work towards being positive and using it as a strength to help push you forward."
A handful of months back I sat down and got to know local Columbus artist Larry Robertson and his story. Larry is a wearer of many hats, all of them sit upon a great and talented human being. From a passion of music, to styling, to releasing his own poetry book, Larry and I cover it all as we talk about Larry's path to finding himself as the person he is today! (or several months ago when this was recorded...either way, it's a great story!)
instagram.com/larryrobertson
wordssavedlives.com
Nick Ingram is a Music Producer at Capital House Studio.
"Wait, you're asking me about MY LIFE?!" It's a fun one this week as I sat down with Nick Ingram, totally not recorded months ago, to chat all things music and the business surrounding it. We talk about Capital House, a business in which he started himself, driven from a passion for music he found at a young age. We cover all that throughout the episode as Nick opens up for, basically the first time, and finds his comfort zone of talking about himself!
instagram.com/nickalaningram
capitalhousestudio.com
ingramaudio.co
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This, is a 15 Minute Friday. What is it? These are short-form episodes of the What You Don't Hear podcast, that center around the fundamentals of what this podcast is, but in a quicker format. Releasing on Fridays, of course, aimed to wrap up your week with some positive, motivational, or actionable advice, with conversations centered around specific subjects + topics between Ross + returning guests!
In this 15MF, Josh Emerick is back, this time chatting with Ross about how more creatives (or anyone offering a service in general) should be putting the experience their client has with them at the top of importance when working together. What does that mean exactly? Listen and find out!
As we officially hit double digits, I'm joined by motivator, go-getter, and all around good guy, Tyler Phillips. No stranger to the Columbus business + creative scene, Tyler shares his infectious attitude in this episode, as he and I dive into where that comes from, how he found it, but more so, how he keeps up with it in the day to day trials of life. All in all, this is a great human being that we're very excited to help you get to know!
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Kenzie Coyne is a musician and lead in the band Hello Luna.
This is a powerful episode of what you don’t hear, thanks to Kenzie and her story.
No matter who you are, what you do, where you come from, Kenzie’s story is going to resonate with you in some way. She really opens up, and tells all sides of her empowering story.
From dealing with the effects of a family trauma, to battling depression and pushing through in her pursuit of making music as an outlet, it's all shared here in Episode 9 of What You Don't Hear.
instagram.com/hellolunaband
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It's a strange one this Friday, but Josh Emerick is back, this time to chat with Ross about how they're each navigating life in quarantine. They chat about the stressors and struggles we're all facing, and give some personal POV on how they're getting by, covering things like daily structure, keeping yourself motivated. getting innovative & more, in an effort to say "we're all in this together" and shed any positive light they can right now.
Scott Handel is the owner of OhioHD Video in Gahanna, OH.
Scott’s company OhioHD has been a HUGE proponent for many, myself included, in their pursuit of video production for a while now. There’s very few people in the industry who like to share knowledge, information and support like Scott and his team. We dig into how exactly Scott started his business, the struggles he ran into along the way, what he’s trying to do for the production world here in Ohio, the growth OhioHD has been making, where he wants to take it from here, and so much more valuable advice to truly push yourself to pursue your goals.
Get ready to basically meet [in audio form] the entrepreneur dad you didn’t know you were missing!
www.OhioHDVideo.com
In this 15MF, Josh Emerick joined Ross on the podcast once again, this time to chat about tips on handling conflict. They talk about confrontation of any type, whether in personal life or in business, and how navigate those sometimes uncomfortable situations and find the most positive outcome.
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Steve Perrino is a musician as well as music producer, based in Cleveland, OH.
We chat about where his love for music came from and what exactly drove him to never take “no” for answer in pursuing it. We talk about his old band 'Envio' and how they almost broke through, but what it felt like after that didn’t happen, what led him to his new music projects 'Being Still' & The Grievence Club and how he’s finally found the balance of getting what he wants out of music, and how he now finds himself as a Producer. We also talk about Steve’s belief in positive mindset and how he’s used that to do anything he puts his mind to, and be exactly who he wants to be in the process. Lot’s of music industry + positivity talk in this one folks!
instagram.com/steveperrino
www.steveperrino.com
Time for another quick dose of actionable advice here on WYDH to send you into your weekend with some things to think about!
In this 15MF, Josh Emerick comes back on to talk with Ross over the topic of being impatient as a creative, and some advice on how to handle it. They talk about the balance of playing the long game and being okay with delayed gratification, rather than expecting constant short term wins with instant gratification.
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Live from New York it's....a new episode of What You Don't Hear! On this episode, I chat with my dear friend, Video Director + Visual Effects Wizard, Josiah Moore, at his home in NY! We cover how Josiah entered into the world of video production, and how he left the agency world offering a stable job to pursue his deeper creative passions. Somehow, we actually left out the part of his story that includes becoming a MASTER of visual effects, but hey, there's always part 2! Fun Fact: This was recorded 1 day before we created our first short film together!
WATCH the 'Project Pineapple" short film
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This, is a 15 Minute Friday. What is it?
These are short-form episodes that center around the fundamentals of what this podcast is, but in a quicker format Releasing (sporadically) on Fridays, of course, to hopefully wrap up your week with some positive, motivational, or actionable advice, with conversations centered around specific subjects + topics between Ross + returning guests!
So, welcome to the first official, What You Dont Hear, 15 Minute Friday!
Nate Winkelmes is an Entrepreneur, Web Developer and musician in the band "The Fears".
This honestly is a great example of what this podcast is all about. We talk about it all in Nate's story. Being creative in general, how that lead to starting (and failing) at his own business, how he paid my personal bills for a year with that business having worked for him, later battling the same alcoholism that took his Father, and then finding music along with finding himself.
instagram.com/nathanwinkelmes
Listen to 'The Fears'
In episode 4 of WYDH, I record a chat with someone I talk to just about every day, Josh Emerick.
Josh is a Video Producer and Director of Photography, but there’s so much more behind that that we chat about here. Through Josh’s story, we dig into where his “never give up” attitude stems from, where his knack for working the best with structure and schedule comes from, and how that molded him into the creative, Father, and husband he is today, navigating the stressors of the Entrepreneur world. Hear how myself and Josh started working together, how we somehow near-perfectly balance out each other’s strengths and weaknesses in the creative world, the story of getting robbed $12,000 on a production, and even…Josh’s talent of arm wrestling?
instagram.com/jmemerick
www.JECP.co
Gerald Moore is a former collegiate scholarship athlete, All - American, & NFL free agent. In this episode we chat a lot about the mentality of being an athlete of ANY notoriety, what it was like almost making it the NFL, & why he's okay with having not officially made it. We then dive into his life after sports. Chasing the entrepreneur lifestyle, keeping with his roots as a sports & fitness specialist, venturing out & becoming a published model & actor + WAY....MOORE....GET IT?!
In Episode #2 of WYDH, I chat with freelance Photographer + Content Manager, David Powers.
We cover an array of topics in David's story of finding creativity, first within music, and then entering the business world. From gaining a large online following during the mecca of early Instagram, into navigating the sometimes grey areas of the creative industry, we find the basis of the conversation all revolves around the mindset of JUST DO IT!
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Welcome to the 'What You Don't Hear' Podcast! In a quick introduction episode I run down what exactly this show is, and WHY it is.
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In the first official episode of What You Don't Hear,I sit down and chat with co-owner of The Wonder Jam, Allie Lehman, as we meet for the very first time!
For years I had followed Allie + Wonder Jam from afar always admiring their work and culture surrounding it, and in this episode we get to dig into a lot of that! We chat all things freelance + entrepreneurship, starting your own business and the struggles that follow, where Allie's drive for creation came from, and even why we love Chipotle so much!
All in all, I couldn't have planned for a better debut for WYDH.
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