The Bridge: Recent Episodes
The Bridge
Two college students discussing life. The Bridge is all about improvement, positivity and unique perspectives. The Bridge is the gap between your current self and the best version you can imagine yourself as. You currently might not be where you want to be, but you can visualize that bridge to get there. Start today. The goal is to always strive to get over that bridge into the endless opportunities of life.
Today's episode features Mike Stora. Mike and I connected in LA three years ago and recently adventured together in Spain. Mike works in the corporate world in NYC, but was searching for more in his life. He knew there was more...Mike then decided to take action on his own life and then the magic started to happen.
In this episode we discuss:
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How Mike connected and became friends with Elliott Bisnow
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Walking El Camino de Santiago
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The rebirth after the death of your old self
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The importance of relationships
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How to get unstuck
and more...
You can find Mike on socials @MikeStora
Today's episode features Tony and Thera Messina. In their early 20's they set their vision to travel the world and help those in need. They both went into the corporate world full-time and invested in their dream throughout. In 2023, they both left their corporate jobs to travel full-time and fulfill that dream.
In this episode, we discuss:
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How to set a big vision up
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The importance of community in their own lives and giving back
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The synchronicities and the Universe letting them know they're on the right path
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Leaving the corporate world and figuring it out
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What travel has done for their 14+ year relationship
and more...
To find more information on Tony and Thera you can go to tonyandthera.com or follow them on social media @tonyandthera
Today's episode features Eli Frank. Eli's background in the music world started in high school where he got the chance to work with Scooter Braun in his office. He then went onto to be in the music industry in a multitude of different capacities, then the tech industry, and now landing himself as the Chief of Staff at Samsung.
In this episode we discuss:
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How tragedy occured in his high school and what came of it
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Navigating the music world and being authentic
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Working with artists like Lil Pump and Kid Laroi
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How presence is the magic in people skills
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Curiousity
and more!
You can find Eli on Linkedin @ Eli Frank or socials @eli.frank_Curiosity
Could you live without your phone???
Today’s episode featured Noah Miller. Noah has been living phoneless for the past 3 years and has found deep meaning and purpose through that journey. From traveling without a phone to the inconvenience of not having the Uber app, Noah is protesting the attention economy.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The inspiration behind living without a phone
- Saying “Yes” to life and the opportunities it presents
- Long-term meaning vs short-term social media dopamine
- Tips on how to talk to girls at a bar without a phone
- What his mediation practice looks like/ take on suffering is
And more…
You can find Noah on Linkedin @Noah William Miller or on his DJ page @thetroutdaddies
Today's episode features Brie Bednarski. Brie is a spiritual counselor, yoga instructor and breathwork facilitator, and holds different retreats, grief circles, ceremonies, and more. Brie and I connected at Runningman and I knew it was intentional. Brie had both of her parents pass away young, and she talks about the healing journey she went on from that point on.
In this episode, we talk about:
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To talk about death is to talk about aliveness
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The role of play and how it is an integral part of her life
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Co-creating a language to connect to your lineage
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Becoming bankrupt and leaving a steady job to pursue her Yoga Teacher Training
and more.
You can find Brie on social @beingwithbrie
Today's episode features David Morin. David is a poet, death doula, Prison Program Manager and a dear friend. David and I connected years ago and to see him grow over the years has been amazing.
In this episode we dive into:
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becoming a death doula
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giving himself a death date
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what poetry means to him and not putting himself in a box
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quitting his job and trusting the Universe to take him to the right places
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how to find your purpose
and so much more!
Enjoy this episode. You can find David on socials @mor.intune
This episode features Sam Beaver. Sam is the owner of The Well Health and Fitness in Bowling Green, Ohio. He is active in the community and is a part of a few different organizations.
In this episode, we discuss the following topics:
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Being a young entrepreneur showing up big in the community
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What growing pains have occurred with the business
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How DNA and family past play a role in who he is
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Living funerals & making time when you're alive
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Social Media and why he stays away
and more...
You can find Sam on all socials @SamBeaverFitness. Enjoy!
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Today’s episode features Darren Pierre. Darren is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Maryland-College Park and the author of “The Invitation to Love," a moving collection of short stories that show the transformative power of love through his personal experiences. Darren and I met two years ago, and his energy and life philosophy are infectious.
Topics covered:
- Navigating difficulty with grace
- Insights from his journey through his PhD program
- How healing yourself is healing others
- Darren’s faith and how that played a major role in big life decisions
- How to be clear on who you are to yourself and others
And more!
Darren’s openness and stories in this episode deeply moved me. He offers an invitation for one to look deeper within themselves to live in their truth!
You can find Darren on Linkedin @ Darren Pierre and more information on his website https://www.darrenpierre.com/
Today's episode features Abbie McAdams. Abbie is currently one of the co-founders and Executive Directors of Red Equity, an organization committed to ending period poverty and the stigma surrounding menstruation. Through this venture, they have launched branches in five states, raised and distributed over 100,000 products, passed legislation in multiple states, trained hundreds of youth advocates, and more. She is also a current student at the University of Denver.
In this episode, we dive into the following topics:
- How she met her co-founder for Red Equity
- The power of being abroad and learning about new cultures
- Grief and its role in living a life of purpose
- How opportunities can appear limiting on the surface but are actually liberating and empowering
And more… You can find Abbie on socials @abbiesmcadams and Red Equity @redequity
This episode features Tanin Kayvan. Tanin is a true adventurer.
In this episode we discuss
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stories of her childhood & how that lead to where she's at
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how she lived with over 100 families
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travel tips to immerse yourself in cultures
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the power of community
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the opporunties that show up by just asking
We discussed all of this and more! You can find Tanin @taninkayvan
Enjoy.
Today's episode features Phil Louden. Phil is in the real estate business in Kansas City and lives in a startup house. He is a true connector and community builder. He's been a hitchhiker, a digital nomad, and more.
In this episode, he shares his truth about these topics:
- the death of a friend, inspiring him to live
-following fun & excitement leading to his purpose
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hitchhiking through Australia
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working at paces he felt unfulfilled
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how to build bridges and not walls
and more...
You can find Phil everywhere @Phil_Louden. Enjoy!
Today's episode features Kisa Jafri. Kisa and I connected through the Aspen Institute where we worked on a project together. As soon as I heard her story I knew she had to be on the podcast! Kisa is currently in her last year at Cornell pursuing a degree in Human Biology, Health & Society.
Topics covered:
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her journey from community college to Cornell
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hustle culture and her take
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imposter syndrome
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the importance of those around you
& more
You can find her everywhere on socials @KisaJafriii
Enjoy!
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Today's episode featured Aneta Kuzma. Aneta is in Executive Coaching, Business Coaching, Health Coaching, Life Coaching and she also does Wellness Consulting. She is a recent author of "Live The Width of Your Life," which is a daily meditation book on living with purpose, passion and peace.
In this episode we dive into:
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The keys to having a successful morning routine
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How to have balance while working with your passions
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How she wrote her book and what inspired her
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The biggest lesson being a mother
and more!
Enjoy. You can find Aneta @akuzmagroup.com or on socials @ArdelianKuzma
Today's episode features Owen Sammarone. Owen and I connected last summer and when we met I knew he had to be on the podcast. Owen currently owns Unleash The Knowledge, which is a huge book page across many platforms. He also supports many authors in marketing their books, launching, building beyond, and more.
In this episode we dive into:
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The life lessons taught by being a basketball manager at UConn University
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Creating a business from scratch
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The importance of building community
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How small wins add up to big successes
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His 75 Hard journey
We discussed all of this and more. You can find Owen on all platforms @Unleashtheknowledge & @Owensammarone
Today's episode featured Jacob Kelly. Jacob hosted the My Social Life podcast for the past 4 years and has transitioned to working for CreatorNow, "where creators come to grow."
In today's episode we discussed the following:
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how to create a successful podcast
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the algorithm vs the art
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networking
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interviewing successful creators
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how his content has changed
We discussed all this and more. If you enjoyed today's episode check out My Social Life podcast & you can find Jacob on all platforms @thejacobkelly
Today's episode featured Owen Zubek. Owen is currently at J Roc Development where he is a Social Media Creator. Owen has been working with photography, videography, editing and all the above for most of his life. He recently graduated from John Carroll University with a Marketing degree.
In this episode we discussed:
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how a childhood passion turned into a career
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awkward steps turning into defining moments
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Owen's Youtube channel and vlogging before it became popular
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how his work is his battlefield, and he is in the commander's seat
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smelling the roses and being proud of the journey
We dove into all these topics and more! You can find Owen on socials @OwenZubek.
Enjoy!
Today's episode features Maxmillian Peralta. Sam and I both connected with him in high school. Maxmillian is an artist and is currently a program director for an artist residency program. He received his degree from the Cleveland Institute of Art.
In this episode we discussed the following topics:
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Art for art sake
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How to be subjective with one's artwork
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Doing a piece for Lebron and what all that entailed
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How to create for niche audiences
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The author is dead
and more..
You can find Maxmillian on all platforms @maxmillianp or at studiomaxmillian.com
Today’s episode features my good friend Elie Haoui. You might have seen him on Tiktok or seen some of his magic where he is better known as Elie Magic.
Elie and I connected last year and he is just a very genuine, authentic and kind person. He is a part owner of a coffee shop, magician, creator and so much more.
In this episode we break down the following:
- How he got started in magic
- What his family means to him
- How to grow yourself & what you do
- How to ground yourself
- The approach he takes when meeting new people
And more…
You can find Elie everywhere @ElieMagic.
Today's guest is Harrison Klein. Harrison is the founder of Built to Breathe, and a breath & mindset coach at Embrace North. We connected through the use of the Papi stick which is a bamboo straw to breathe out of in cold or heat. I use mine for meditation practice as well. In this episode, we dove into Harrison's journey from the corporate world to finding what truly made him come alive.
We talked about the following:
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the power of the cold
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how we are not taught to breathe correctly
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being an entreprenuer & all that entails
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biohacking
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what makes one come alive
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trusting in the process
This episode was super fun to dive into Harrison's journey, you can find him @HarrisonKlein. Enjoy!
Today's guest on the podcast is Sirah Says. Si is an amazing soul and being. We connected over the summer & after listening to some of her stories, I knew she had to be on the podcast. We dove even deeper into her story and everything she stands for. Although she is a grammy artist- we barely talked about that, rather we talked about her journey. She also has been a coach to many professionals and those in the music industry. If I were to list all the projects she's done or doing I'd write an essay so here we are:
In this episode, we dove into
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How Si got started in the music industry
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The role of "Baby Si" and her "me" time
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Her creative process
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How she just always knew she'd be in the music industry
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Breathwork, meditation, and the power of awareness
and more.
You can find her on all socials @SirahSays
Today's podcast featured my dear friend Adam Avenus. Adam and I met at a conference this past summer and immediately connected. The way he carries himself, what he stands for & who he is, I knew he had to come on the podcast! Adam is in real estate, poetry, rapped, and is working on some amazing projects coming soon.
Topics discussed:
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jumping in head first with anything
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how writing & poetry changed his life
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loving himself fully & the importance of a meditation practice
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getting the money, car, and place.. but asking what's next?
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how to live more aligned/ stepping into authenticity
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the new app he has been working on developing
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the importance of mentors in life
We discussed all this and more! Adam is an amazing human & You can find him:
@AdamAvenus
Enjoy!
Today's podcast featured Ethan Thompson. Ethan is a musician, artist, and writer and goes by Alt Bloom. Ethan's been on a ton of stages and recently opened up for Andy Grammar. We connected by doing breathwork together & also plunged (no better way). I love his music and you can find him on all platforms. In this episode we dive into the following topics:
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how in the rebellion you find yourself
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not forgetting your existence
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how creativity works with writing music & how to get past blocks
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the role nature plays in his creative process
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turning off judgment
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his newest adventure coming up...
You can find him everywhere:
@altbloom
Today's episode featured Valentina Sinisterra. Valentina and I connected at a conference and I ended up doing a breathwork session that she lead. She is an amazing human being and I learned so much from her. She teaches breathwork, is a brand strategist & is the host of the podcast "Pretty Mental." The podcast revolves around mental health. But that is not all...
In this episode we dive into the following topics:
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how to get out of living life on auto-pilot
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the power of knowing you are exactly where you're supposed to be
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listening to one's inner child & intuitive spirit
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getting out of a depression that lasted 10 years
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how to get involved in breathwork & all of the benefits (getting high on life)
We discussed all this and more. You can find Valentina on all socials
@Valentina.sinisterra
On today's episode of the podcast we were joined by Milan Lombardo. Milan is host of the "Whats Your Juice Podcast," an associate producer to Dan Churchill, a youth ambassador for SeaTrees and so much more. Milan is also a 20 year old college student and we really dove into a lot of topics, especially being young in today's society.
on this episode we dove into:
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changing the world starts by changing you
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sustainability & Milan's mission towards that
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what is your mission & how to find that
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how to land your dream internship
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the mindset of "I get to do this!"
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letting yourself shine
We discussed all this and more. Milan is an amazing human and this episode will show that. You can find Milan on all socials. Also, check out his Youtube!
@milanlombardo
Today's episode features Mathew Rios. Mat and I connected at the Arnold and had an epic conversation. He just graduated and is currently a personal trainer specializing in weight loss. Mat is passionate about spreading positivity and optimism through his endeavors.
In this episode, we dove into the following topics
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Mat's own weight loss journey & how that led to him finding his passion
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how everything takes time in business & life
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his next goal of running a marathon... BACKWARDS!
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how he went from being a shy kid to becoming confident in himself
We dove into all these topics & more. You can find Mat on social media:
@mathewrios
Enjoy!
Today's guest on the podcast is Rebecca Reynolds. Rebecca is positive psychology mindfulness and resiliency educator. In her private practice, she helps people get well and get to their highest frequency. In this podcast, we discuss a lot of things including:
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how Rebecca got into the work she's doing
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the healing work she's done and helped others do
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the inner child
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how everything is energy
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frequency matches
-acceptance & it's role in life
We discussed all these topics & more. You can find Rebecca
@ Rebecca Reynolds Resiliency
Enjoy!
Today's episode featured Mark Dudek. Mark is a current student pursuing physical therapy, and endurance athlete, and someone who does hard things. In today's episode, we really unpacked his journey of walking across America. We also talked about his bike from Ohio to Florida.
Some other topics we dove into include:
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the value of struggle
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the generosity of others, and how to give back
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not being too serious about it all
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the power of doing hard things
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the importance of reflection in all areas of life
We talked about this and much more. Enjoy!
Today's episode featured Courtney Knecht. Courtney currently works for one37pm, Gary Vee's media company. Her passions also include making music videos with up-and-coming artists.
In this episode, we talk about
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how to be original in content creation
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how her passion and work are similar but how she balances it
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creating a community
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important of documenting what you do
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creative processes
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surrounding yourself with other creatives in different fields
We touch on all these topics and more. You can find Courtney on all platforms @knechtthedot
Today's episode featured Sammy Spina, who is an NFL agent at VMG Sports. He was recently just named their youngest partner in 2022.
In this episode we discussed:
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how his upbringing in sports helped shape his future
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how his perspective changed after his father was diagnosed with cancer
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finding his passion and not giving up on it
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his curiosity with the NFT space
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how his clients are family
We dove into all these topics and more! Sammy is also the author of The Fight, a book he published last year. You can find Sammy on socials @SammyJSpina
Today's episode featured Max Siegelman. Max is the owner of Siegelman Stable, which is an apparel brand that fuses harness racing & luxury sports fashion. Max is also co-founder of Outfront Media, which leverages the power of technology, location, and creativity to drive impact and engagement where it matters.
In this episode we discussed:
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the importance of giving back & how a portion of Siegelman Stable proceeds goes to equine therapy programs for veterans, nurses, and doctors
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never being "fully" qualified
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how having self-awareness & extreme focus on what's going on around you leads to wins
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how everyone is still "figuring it out"
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culture & its role in Max's work
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how relationships are everything & staying in touch is key
In this episode, we touched on all this and more. This episode had great insights and I'm super grateful Max came on and shared his knowledge. You can find Max on socials:
@msiegelman0
@siegelmanstable
Today's episode featured Aileen Ramirez. Aileen is a spiritual coach and the creator of Unearthed.la, which is a wellness center. This includes breathwork, reiki, vinyasa yoga, spiritual coaching, and space cleansing. In this episode, we unpacked so many different topics including:
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Learning from your innner child and feeding it
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The power of choosing affirmations to be, not being
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The keys to healthy relationships
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The benefits of meditation, cold plunging, plant medicine, and more
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Masculine and feminine energy & how to manifest your person
We dove into all these topics and more. Enjoy!
You can find Aileen & her business
@unearthed.la
@iamaileenramirez
Today's episode featured Heather Hopkins. Heather was a child actress, dating coach and now the Founder & CEO of Hulah, an online dating app. In this episode we discussed:
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how dealing with rejection from a young age prepared her for the entrepreneur life
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the importance of trusting your gut and intuition with whatever you do
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how to have confidence
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the value of interning at as many places as possible
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how society puts a mask on that covers what makes everyone unique
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her journey to starting her business and what makes her dating app unique
We discussed all this and more! You can find Heather on all socials
@itsheatherhopkins
Try Hula today! Enjoy
In today's episode I got the chance to interview Stu Massengill. Stu is a Career Fulfillment Coach, Speaker for Tony Robbins, and host of the Finding Direction podcast. In this episode we discussed so many different topics:
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how clarity comes through experience
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following your intuition and gut
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putting yourself in places of opportunity
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daily small habits that lead to long term success
We talked about all of this and more. You can find Stu on socials:
@stumassengill
Reach out to him if you ever need anything and enjoy the show!
Today's episode featured David Meltzer. David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. David is also a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook.
David is the Executive Producer of the Bloomberg and Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. He is also the executive producer of Entrepreneur’s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. David is featured in many books, movies, and TV shows such as World’s Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and Beyond the Secret, airing on Netflix. Additionally, he has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content, and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive. For the past 20 years, David has been providing free weekly trainings to empower others to empower others to be happy.
Link to Register: https://free.dmeltzer.com/training
Here is a link to a video that covers David’s mission to empower over 1 Billion people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UOJH4zkdwE
Social Handles:
Twitter, Instagram, YouTube: @davidmeltzer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/
Text Community: (949) 298-2905
You can also have people email David directly to register for training (or get his book)- david@dmeltzer.com
In this episode we dove into:
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what advice he'd give his younger self
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why being more interested than interesting is more important
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the power of manifestation
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routines
We covered this and so much more. Super excited for you to listen!
This episode features a special guest, Ryan Husband. Ryan is the owner and founder of Live Prescribed. The company is "not just about the clothes you wear. But it's about the life you live and the purpose you pursue. It's a life aligned with what you were created for."
In this episode Ryan and I discuss:
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what the word "purpose" means
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the importance of mentorship
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money
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following God and how the Spirit is attractive
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what culture means to Live Prescribed.
We discussed all this and more. Enjoy!
Today's episode featured Quentin McKinnon, better known as Que The Boy. Que is a musician and entrepreneur from Detriot Michigan.
In this episode, we dove into the following topics
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why rapping is one of the most difficult careers
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the importance of believing in yourself
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how to define your own success
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how to truly love your career
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how family is everything
We discussed all this and more. Enjoy the episode, and share it with a friend! You can find Que on all socials and listen to his music @QueTheBoy
On today's episode of The Bridge Podcast, we were joined by Mike Gazzo. Mike is a music producer, songwriter, breathwork coach, and works in plant medicines. In this episode, we discussed Gazzo's healing journey and how he got to where he is.
We discussed so much but are not limited to:
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how vulnerability is the ultimate unlock
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finding one's own peace and loving oneself
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finding your true identity
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how to find meaning in life
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the concept of Being VS Doing
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how climbing Mount Kilimanjaro changed him
This episode was amazing and I know you all will get so much from this episode. You can find Gazzo on social. As he mentioned in the podcast, reach out to him, he is on a path of healing others and is always open! Thank you for listening and supporting The Bridge Podcast.
@gazzomusic
Today's episode featured Doug Elks. Doug is the owner of AIM (Ambition In Mind), which is all about a mindset that creates a lifestyle. Doug also hosts a podcast through AIM and has had some amazing conversations (I listened to a few, highly recommend them). AIMS has a workout app as well. Doug is a marathon runner and is beginning his trek to running a sub 3-hour marathon. In addition to that, Doug works with Promix Nutrition, which is a supplement and nutrition company.
In this episode we discussed:
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Doug's foundation through his faith
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The role gratitude plays in all things that Doug does
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Doug's inner circle and what role positivity plays there
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Betting on yourself
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Being strategically offensive and a connector
We covered all these topics and more. You can find Doug on socials: @dougelks , @amibitionmind247. Enjoy!
Today's episode features Christopher Scott (Scotty). Scotty wears a ton of different hats including: software engineer, founder of Outline Ohio (a clothing brand), works with Bru, and has his own podcast called "Take Off with Scotty."
In this episode we dove into Scotty's childhood and how business has always been a big part of his life. We talked about how building relationships has been key in his journey with whatever hat he is wearing. Scotty also mentioned about how him and his team are working on a new NFT project (if you have no idea about the industry, this is your chance). We discussed how to brand yourself and what that looks like in this social media age. In addition to all this, Scotty talked about family, gratitude, happiness and more.
Enjoy this episode and share it with a friend!
You can find Scotty on socials @hi_scotty1
On today's episode we had the opportunity to interview Chance Riley. Chance is the Director of Growth at Cuts. Cuts is a growing clothing brand that's "mission is to outfit the world's most ambitious people. They design apparel with timeless style, versatility, and comfort in mind."
In this episode we dove into Chances journey. We discussed how he started at Cuts by cold emailing Steven Borrelli (CEO & Founder) with curiosity about the brand. Chance spoke about the process of delayed gratification with everything they did in the business world & having side hustles while helping build up the brand. "Paying your dues," is something that he believed throughout this process and looking back on his experience. Chance spoke about always following where your passion and excitement leads you. He commented numerous times on never sacrificing curiosity. We talked about the culture at Cuts is all about producing entrepreneurs and creators that are inspired to compete and win at the sport of business.
We dove into all of this and so much more. Enjoy!
You can find Chance on social media
@chancerriley
On today's episode of The Bridge we were joined by Jess Solan. Jess is a content creator, podcast host, and creative resident at Vayner Media. Solan also studied Media Production at Manhattan University.
In this episode we talked about a plethora of things including: social media strategies, creating valuable content, tips & tricks for TikTok and more. Jess has a few pieces of content with over a million views and we talked about the behind the scenes of those videos. At Vayner, she has been working on projects with Olay, and creating content for them. In addition, we talked about the importance of meditation and attracting what you want in life. Jess always loved making content, so she made a career out of it!
On the flip side Jess and I also discussed the Metaverse and what the future will look like.
You can find her on socials
@Jesssolan
In today's episode Sam and I had the chance to interview Farris Khouri. Farris is Vice President and Co-Founder of Mocina Coffee, Key Account Manager at Hillcrest Food Services, and has helped run the family restaurant, Gourme Deli & Restaurant, his whole life.
We discussed the concept of failing fast and how him and his business partner Pablo, had many different innovations and businesses before landing on coffee. A reoccuring theme that Farris mentioned was "know when you are lucky," with creating the company Mocina.
Furthermore we talked about Farris' attitude and mentality working at the family restaurant his whole life and how those days when he was young translated to success later in life. He also talked about the importance of experiences and how one can never get time back, but one can get money back. We also dove into the topics of money and investments.
All in all, Farris attitude is to take care of what needs taken care of and this episode shows that.
You can find his socials @farriskhouri on all platforms.
Enjoy! If you feel like you benefited from the episode, don't forget to share with a friend! It's what keeps the lights on here at The Bridge.
On today's episode of the Bridge Podcast, we were joined by Travis Richey. Travis is an entrepreneur, advisor and motivational speaker. Early on his career though he was sentenced to 2 years in prison, where he states that those 17,520 hours changed his new mission and purpose in life. He stated that some mistakes are life's greatest teachers and that is what occurred. Travis is now owner of AccomplishED Ventures, where their mission is "to fight recidivism and address the social problems of mass incarceration by providing the incarcerated population and returned citizens the real-world skills needed to succeed."
In this episode we discuss solving pain points and turning a mess into a message. Travis also discussed how to bring hope in any situation. We also looked at reengering purpose in one's life and not letting one's current circumstances dictate their destination. Richey also dove into how he had to have complete 100% faith in God with the hand he was dealt. Enjoy!
You can find Travis on social media
@i_am_travis_richey
In today's episode, Sam and I had the opportunity to interview Andrew Stallings. Stallings is founder and president at Athleo Group, an athlete-marketing agency. We dove into the keys to develop meaningful relationships from their clients. Andrew also mentioned how all of his athletes have a seat at the table, no matter what. We also discussed goal setting for himself, and his business. On a more personal note, we discussed the components to a successful marriage. All in all, Stallings always backs up on his values of empathy, trust, genuineness and authenticity.
You can find Andrew on social media
@astallings88
@athleogroup
Enjoy.
Today's episode features Adam Jorgensen. Adam is an entrepreneur, leadership coach, author, keynote speaker and so much more. Currently he is the VP of Data & Analytics at 3Cloud. As the largest Azure (a cloud computing service created by Microsoft for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services through Microsoft-managed data centers) focused firm in the US, 3Cloud helps companies like Exxon, Microsoft, the NFL, and Tesla achieve their ultimate Azure experience.
In this episode we discuss the power of momentum whether that be in a business setting, life, or even launching a product. We also dive into the topic of self-awareness and giving yourself grace throughout the process. Furthermore, we broke down the difference between confidence and ego, and how ego is a good thing sometimes. Adam also broke down the word "empower" and its role in his day to day life. He also talked about showing up with intention in all that one does. We discussed all of this and so much more. As always, if you think someone could benefit from this episode, share it with them!
You can find Adam on Instagram
@wadamj
Today's episode features Aidan Minton, who is based out of LA. Aidan is a content creator, videographer, creative director and produces all things creative behind digital media. If you're into film or anything creative related, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss Aidan's job of working for the US Mens National soccer team over the summer, and what that experience was like. We also talked about how creating content is like a puzzle, and how you might surprise yourself on what you make. We also talked about the importance of just shooting as much content as possible and how that helped him become the filmmaker he is today. Additionally, Aidan talked about burnout and how his work revolves around short sprints. He called rest, praised rest, for the kind of work he does. There was all of this and so much more. Enjoy!
You can find him on Instagram and Tiktok:
@AidanMinton
Today's episode featured Annika Naidoo. Annika is a current Mindfulness & Mindset Coach, Life Coach, and a Yoga instructor & Wellness Coach for the University of Texas at Austin. During this episode we talk about her shift from the corporate world into the different career paths she is in now. We also unpacked some of her biggest lessons from her yoga training in India. Annika also mentioned the value of small wins with making bigger life changes. If you're feeling stressed, I encourage you to listen as Annika because she gives a lot of tips on how to manage and eliminate that stress as well. We dove into all this and so much more. Enjoy!
You can find her on Instagram
@mindfulnesscoach_
Today's episode features Abby Wren. Abby is a Pro Makeup Artist, digital content creator, and so much more. She has worked with New York Fashion Week, Defined Magazine, Lady Lash Club and so much more. When Abby was diagnosed with Alopecia Totalis, she used that as an opportunity to spread awareness and show how to love yourself through the struggles. On this episode Abby talked a lot about loving the struggles that she endured throughout her life. Also, we discussed the keys to her and Wades relationship This podcast included all this and so much more.
A common theme throughout this episode was that you can't be anything you want in this world, but you can be everything that you are.
You can find her on Instagram and Tiktok
@abbywrenartistry
Enjoy and as always if you think someone can benefit from this episode, share it! Love you all.
Today's episode featured Sandor Gyerman and Jared Anderson. Jared and Sandor both run Andor Creative which is a creative transformation company. They specialize in helping companies with all things social media related. Some of the things we talked about included cherishing your own uniqueness and how to get through tough times. We also discussed the importance of the content you consume whether through social media, or life in general. We touched on making connections and how to build relationships as well. Lastly, we discussed how our faith plays a role in what we all do. There is so much more in the episode as well, enjoy! Share with a friend if you think they'd benefit.
You can find them on Instagram
@andorcreative
@alexgyerman
@jaredanderson3
In today's episode we had guest, Jordan Tarver join us. Jordan is a current editor at Forbes magazine and is also author of "You Deserve This Sh*t." In this episode we talk about the concept of self-discovery and fulfillment. We also break down the benefits of journaling and how that process can be crucial to success. We dove into so much more as well. Enjoy. Share with a friend.
Today's episode featured Emily Lorimer. Emily is a current producer and editor of 7:31 podcast and works with one37pm. She also is a co-host of Super Producer Pod. In this episode we dove into a plethora of different topics. Some of these included: importance of a college major, having it "figured" out, creative processes and more. Emily will be working at VaynerMedia as well in New York within a few months. Emily talked about how she shot her shot with a plethora of different jobs, and how that landed her dream job. We also talked about the importance of networking and building relationships. Her story is amazing and you don't want to miss out on this one.
In today's episode Gabe and Sam both break down their "Murph" workout. Murph is a hero workout, that is a 1-mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 air squats and finished with a 1-mile run.
We also break down the importance of surrounding yourself with your "tribe" and what that brings and entails. We touched on how being with yourself and your own thoughts is powerful as well. In addition, we talked about the role of discomfort and how that can help springboard you to higher grounds in life. Enjoy.
DailyG is back, and today, Gabe breaks down how anxiousness played a role in him not being productive. He then broke down how to overcome that anxiety. Enjoy.
Ohhhhh man. This podcast was something special. We had awesome guest and friend of ours, Wade Holland. Wade is a creator, adventure athlete, "stoke king" (he definitely has a ton of stoke) and more. In this podcast we discuss a plethora of things from the role of gratitude, creating a career from his passion, honing in on creativity, and happiness. Wade gave so much knowledge and wisdom about why to take risks, how to have an "authentic" persistence and more. Enjoy! Share it with a friend if you think they could benefit. As always, love you, and so grateful for you.
Today's episode features Dr. John Dugan. Dr. Dugan is the the Executive Director of Youth Leadership Programs at The Aspen Institute. He also is a co-founder and is the principal investigator of the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership (MSL), the largest international study of leadership outcomes. John also earned full professor at Loyola University Chicago, where he taught courses on leadership, human development, and multiculturalism. In this episode we dive into leadership, mentorship, finding creative solutions and more. Enjoy!
Today's episode unpacked a journal entry Gabe wrote when the pandemic first started. Enjoy. Share w/ a friend if you think they can benefit.
Happy Monday! Today's episode focuses on passions and dreams and how knowing nothing, could be advantageous.
In today's episode Gabe interviewed Sam Beaver. Sam has been up to some new things these past few months that had to be discussed. We talked about how to deal with expectations of others, starting with knowing nothing, becoming confident and more. Additionally we talked about "failed" projects over the years as embarked on the journey of opening up his gym this past year. We also touched on starting a business during a pandemic. So much more as well. Enjoy this episode and share with a friend.
Today's episode is pretty self explanatory in the title. All about relationships and marriage. Enjoy.
Today's episode Gabe breaks down a message to his brother. He also unpacks the importance of telling people how proud you are of them. Enjoy.
This episode featured good friend of mine, Liv Schreiber. Liv is founder of Brand Caffeine, a fashion tech digital marketing agency, which is helping grow fashion companies in NYC. This helps brands with all aspects of marketing. In this episode, we break down what happiness truly is, working with family, having humility, pressure being a privilege and more. We talked about how she helped Sara Blakely with Spanx as well. We also talked about the importance of college majors and doing things you love. This episode had so much in it and I'm super excited for you guys to listen! Enjoy.
You can find Liv:
@livschreiber on Instagram
@livschreiber on TikTok
Today's episode Gabe breaks down a quote from the current book he is reading: Defining Decade. Enjoy
Today's episode of DailyG, Gabe breaks down the approach and mindset he has with any test or class. Enjoy. Share with a friend who you think can benefit. Love you guys.
Today's episode features a voice memo from when Gabe asked his 98 year old great grandmother some questions about life. Enjoy.
Today's episode features Roman, who is a digital advertising specialist, social media manager and most importantly, a student and practitioner of self awareness. This podcast brought so many different concepts and topics to light. We talked about effective ad strategy all the way to bringing one's authentic and true self to the table. We broke down how he turned the obstacle of getting laid off, into opportunity. We touched on vulnerability and how that plays a role in relationships. We also dove into entrepreneurship and life coaching, and what that looks like. Lastly, we talked about what nobody talks about: money and how important it is to be financially literate. Enjoy.
You can find Roman on Instagram @iamromvn
In today's episode Gabe talks about how you are never too small to make a difference. The audio clip was taken from a voice memo recorded in July, 17,2020. Enjoy.
In today's episode, Gabe breaks down his practice of meditation and its role in his life.
In today's episode, Gabe breaks down the best network strategy he uses and he has seen others use as well. Enjoy.
Today's episode featured Steph Vassos. While Steph has a 9-5 corporate job, her passion lies in being a meditation & healing coach. She also incorporates this into her life coaching with all different types of clients. We broke down her "awakening" when she was 15. We also discussed wrestling with tough questions, what self-care looks like, how to approach depressive thoughts and more. We also talked about how the world is run by people and how you need to be your #1 cheerleader. Take a listen and share with a friend.
You can find Steph on Instagram @Stephvassos
In today's episode Gabe dives into the concept of happiness. Gabe puts an emphasis on being happy in college and also how parents can change their viewpoints of their kids being "successful."
In today's episode of DailyG, Gabe breaks down how the things that really matter in life may not be clear and easy to notice. The pandemic taught me a lot about what actually matters.
In this episode Gabe unpacks the quote, "Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you want to become." Is the person you want to become the person you are right now? How does one become the person they want to become? Actions reflect everything? Tune in. Share with a friend. Love you.
In today's Sunday edition, Gabe breaks down some thoughts from his faith. He also breaks down how to be more aware in life in general, and through God's beautiful creation as well. Tune in.
In today's episode Gabe unpacks how Jesus was human. The conversation goes in depth on how Jesus endured the same things we endure today. There is also reflection on becoming like Jesus in ones action.
In today's episode Gabe unpacks this quote. He reflects on his own growth and how he wanted what he has now. Also, how attachment plays a role in this process. Peace.
Today's episode features Ibrahim Mohmed. Ibrahim is a recent grad of The Ohio State University where he studied Sociology. During his time at OSU, he also had a few internships with the NFL. He now runs a digital media management company called "Courtside Media." This company provides a platform for successful athletes, entertainers, businessmen and women to engage in passion projects aside from their careers. Ibrahim has worked with Eddie George, Ty Young, A.J. Andrews and more. We talked about how to get your foot in the door with successful people, the return on relationships, being a constant learner and more. To possibly put all of the gold that Ibrahim brought to this podcast would take essays to write. Take a listen and enjoy.
You can find him on Instagram @ibrahimmohmed22
In today's episode Gabe breaks down a quote from Ryan Holiday's, Stillness is the Key. Take a listen and enjoy!
In this episode Gabe dissects a quote about richness. Take a listen and share with a friend if they could benefit! Love you guys.
In today's episode Gabe breaks down where he finds peace in his life. He explores all aspects and what he does when life throws curveballs at him. Enjoy and share!
In this episode Sam and I break down a passage from Rob Bell's, Everything is Spiritual. The title explains the rest. Enjoy. Love you. Text a friend if you think this could help them.
In today's episode I dive into the quote, "Life is meaningless to the person who decides their choices have no meaning." Enjoy. Tell a friend. Love you.
Recently, I have been feeling burnt out with all the busyness of life. In this episode, I dive deep into what one of my mentors advised me to do when feeling burnt out. Hope you enjoy, and if you think someone can benefit from this, shoot them a text! It's what keeps the lights on here at The Bridge. Love you.
Today's guest features Harrison Schertzinger. Harrison is a 21 year old entrepreneur, lacrosse player (at University of North Carolina), author and more. In this episode, we broke down what living from fear vs living with soul looks like. We also took a look at how he is more than an athlete, which defined him for most of his life. Harrison also explained his concept of "linking" everything in his life. And so much more. Enjoy!
You can find Harrison on Instagram @Harrison_schert
Today's Sunday Edition of The Bridge Podcast is all about Peter walking on water with Jesus. I break down some of the scripture passage from a different point of view. Take a listen! Enjoy.
In todays episode I dive into the quote of "Life is an adventure, so hang on tight." Take a listen to hear why I spun the quote a different way. Love you.
In this episode I dive into the topic of the crazy things that some people have created in life, and how it made others feel around them. Don't be discouraged if you look crazy with your dreams and aspirations.
This episode feautrues my computer audio since my microphone has not been working! Enjoy this episode about taking a dive into where one spends time and money and how it reflects in life.
Today's episode is all about vulnerability, but specifically who to go to for the most vulnerable things in your life. Find out the two people you can go to on this episode. Enjoy!!
This episode revolves around the idea of being in the business of saying yes. No, that does not mean do everything, rather just do things that bring newness to whatever content you want to build or create.
In today's episode I broke down the idea of how is this happening for me and not to me. Enjoy!
Today's episode is all about listening to your heart. Your heart truly knows what it wants from this life.. so maybe we just have to listen?
In this episode I break down what it means to be "uncommon amongst uncommon." I break down what it means to live a lifestyle worth sacrificing for. Enjoy. Love you!
In this episode I break down some of my thoughts on gratitude. I hosted an Instagram Live and asked some people what they were grateful for. In this episode I address those things and more. Enjoy!
Today's episode is all about slowing down, taking a step back, and finding beauty in the mundane of life. There is truly so much beauty around us, we just have to look. Enjoy!
Please. Please, stop making excuses. Just please take one step to become closer to your goals. Life is too precious. Please don't let your dreams die before you.
In today's episode I break down some of the approaches I take when I am feeling unproductive and unmotivated. Yes, I post all about motivating stuff and am still unmotivated sometimes!!
Everyone has heard the old adage "With age comes wisdom.." But what if there is a way to become wise not through age? Check it out! Love you guys.
In this episode I share the new internship I started a few weeks back! I also share a reflection on my approach when I am anxious in life.
Never pass up an opportunity to learn from the wise.
Bunu is my grandpa on my Mom's side. Every time we talk, he gives me lessons and advice. I started to take notes on it, because he has experienced so much in life- his wisdom is invaluable. Enjoy. Share with a friend:). Call your grandparents too. It makes a difference.
"Who am I going to give my word to, if I can't even hold my word to myself?"
Today's episode features a very special guest, Trevor Morrison. Trevor just graduated from John Caroll University with a double major in Supply Chain and Marketing. Before that we discussed how happiness played a role in deciding to leave a school while on scholarship to go to John Caroll and play football. We dove deep into that decision and his mindset, although it was a tough decision, it was the right one. Trevor's story is simple, he wants to prove something to himself. He is currently doing personal training and fitness on top of his full-time job- he grinds in all areas of his life! This is just a sneak peak and we dive into so much more. Enjoy!
Follow him on Instagram: @tb_morrison
The relaunch of the Calendar Club for March is coming soon. Stay tuned for more details.... & whoops almost forgot: GET EXCITED!
Today's episode is all about perception and how to respond to life's challenges. One determines whether a situation is either good or bad. Your destiny is in your hands.
"Public servants, not politicians."
Today's guest is Chris Scott, who is currently the National Political Director for the Collective Pac. The Collective Pac is the largest black political Pac in the country that focuses on reducing the representation gap in every single level of the government. Before that, Chris played a role in Obama's reelection tour in 2012 as well. In this episode, we talked about the how the current criminal justice system needs reimagined rather than reformed. We spoke about how to use white privilege to support the BLM. Chris also touches on how he found some of his passions at 9 years old. And so much more! Check out the episode! If you think someone can benefit from listening, please share as well. It's how the channel grows!
"Take God with you to the foxhole."
Every Sunday will feature a "Sunday Edition" of the DailyG. These will be more spiritual based and serve as a sort of Sunday message to carry throughout the week. Today's message comes from Henri Nouwen's, The Prodigal Son. If you think someone can benefit from this message, please share. It's the only way to channel grows! Enjoy and love you guys.
What if it does work out exactly how you imagined it or greater. Entertain that thought. But, there's one more step.
"The way to strengthen an arch is to put weight on it." Don't complain about having a lot on your plate when your goal was to eat.
Today's special episode featured Josh Neuman. Josh is a filmmaker, adventurer and downhill skateboarder, but that is just a scratch on the surface of who he is. We dissect the role of fear in Josh's life, whether that be skating down a hill at 65 MPH or taking a leap to chase his dreams and passions. We broke down his purpose and passion in life, and how he wants to impact people. Josh spoke about how he's failed in life and how he handled it. This one is a special episode. If you know someone who you think could benefit from listening, please share! Without further ado.. Josh Neuman. Enjoy.
DailyG is bringing short day to day episodes with anything from quotes to life experiences. In today's episode of DailyG, Gabe breaks down the idea of craving discomfort. "From then on, I brainwashed myself into craving discomfort" -David Goggins. The episode is 4 minutes long, pop it on anytime. Have a great day and get uncomfortable!
In this episode Sam and I had the privilege to interview, Zac Miklja. Zac is a currently 2 years down as a student at the Medical College of Wisconsin. For his undergraduate degree, Zac attended Michigan University where he also ran track. We talk about his experiences as a D1 athlete- the challenges, advantages, struggles and more. In regard to his medical school experience Zac shares some tips to becoming successful in that field, but also in life. Additionally, we break down failure, passion, mentorship, study habits and more. Zac is very knowledgeable in his field and we were honored to have him! Enjoy and let us know what you think!
Today's episode was the most special one we've done. It featured 3 of my best friends from high school: Mike Manning, Brennan Rains, and Connor Fairfield. Without these guys I wouldn't be the young man I am today. In this episode we broke down what the...
In this episode, special guest, Walter Johnson, or better known as ForeverJohnson was on. Walter has been rapping his whole life, but recently has been featured on a few songs and just dropped "Cleveland Baby," which was his first ever EP. Currently he...
This episode featured friend of Gabe and Sam, Cal Reynolds. You might know Cal or CalWillCookIt, for his renowned cooking skills, but he stands for so much more than that. Dive into this episode to hear about his life philosophy, entrepreneurship,...
In this episode Sam and Gabe break down a lot of different topics. Some topics include weekly lessons, zen quotes, life, death, podcasts and more. We are super excited that today marks 1 year since our first recording ever for The Bridge. This year has...
"Doing things for yourself is not selfish." In todays episode we had a special guest, Hana Shaheen! Hana is a full-time college student, blogger and a dear friend of Sam and me. In this episode some topics covered are:- taking a break from social media-...
Today's episode featured Cormac Nolan. Cormac is currently at student at Washington University in St. Louis where he is currently studying Neuroscience. In this episode we dive deep into meditation, gratitude and journaling. If you can do these 3 things...
In today's episode we had a special guest, Pablo Lopez. Pablo is a 24 year old entrepreneur of Mocina Coffee. In the episode we discuss his lifestyle, failing, balancing school and work, and more. We also discuss how we can add value to this world...
We have to love everything. In today's episode Sam and Gabe dive into the topic of love. They dive into the many different definitions of love and where they can be found. They discuss this idea of building a culture around love. They also discuss the...
Why do they call you weird?Don't let your circumstances change you (your mission)Weird only equals different.Thanks everyone. All Love,Gabe and Sam
Sam and Gabe talk about the outcomes, struggles, and lessons that came with completing the Calendar Club.
Your past experiences already proved that you can overcome your obstacles! Enjoy the Podcast!
"What stands in the way becomes the way"Gabe and I talk about how to make your obstacles work for you!
Grant Huffman is a D1 college basketball commit, and in this episode he talks about the ups and downs of his journey! Topics:Positive MindsetFriendsWho to listen to Control what you can control
"The only way to learn how to swim is by putting yourself in the water"Topics:being confident acting like itdiscomfortEnjoy! :)
In this shorter episode a quote about being wise is dissected!Topics discussed:The PastNegativityClapping for YourselfOpinions Enjoy! :)
The podcast features Aneta Kuzma as our guest! She is a life coach, group wellness coach, yoga/meditation instructor, and so much more! We dive into the importance of habits that build wellness, and how to develop a routine that ignites creativity and...
By far the most inspirational podcast to date! Matt Ode shares his journey through becoming a Cancer Survivor!Topics Discussed:- Re-Invent yourself- Support Systems- Never Give Up - Everything Happens For You, Not To You
In this episode, Gabe and I talk about how isolation is effecting our thoughts. The theme is "your current situation, is not your final destination".
Slow down! Many aspects of our life we need to slow down. Take it one second at a time. Be mindful in slowing down. Enjoy the journey and process. In this episode we dive into what slowing down means to us. Enjoy.