Talking with Strangers: Recent Episodes
Blake Evertsen
In my short time on Earth I've realized I'm the most happy when connecting with others and understanding how they derive meaning and purpose. Everyone should have a time and place to express themselves. I hope to create that space in this podcast.
I look forward to learning more about your story and sharing it with the world.
Thinh Nguyen runs an extremely successful Amazon Wholesale business and generates passive income for his investors. I met him through instagram and wanted to reach out to share his come up. From a worker at Dunkin’ Donuts to now a 7 figure entrepreneur Thinh has exceeded all of his peers expectations of him and created a life of his own design where he has full financial freedom to do whatever he wants when he wants. He’s only 23! You’ll be hearing more about him in the future for sure.
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🔗 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinwithstrangers 📲 Guest Insta: @thinhnguyenpb 📲 marketplacechamps.com - - - -
I reached out to Harrison through TikTok because I resonated with the content and value he was providing for his clients. In this episode, he shares his entrepreneurial journey from when he was in his early twenties working day and night to support his daughter, to his military career, to his work as a life insurance underwriter and now as a consultant helping new entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of the business. His care for his clients and passion for teaching people how to free themselves of old, outdated beliefs are things that I deeply admire and know will continue making him a massive success. I hope you find as much meaning from our conversation as I did!
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🎙️ Talking with Strangers Ep. 117 -- Harrison Gray 🔗 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinwithstrangers 📲 Guest Insta: @harrisongrayconsulting 📲 https://graylakeproducts.com/collections/all 📲 Harrison's TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdrVFJfV/
Andrew Giorgi is a successful 7 and soon to be 8 figure eCommerce entrepreneur, wonderful human being and mentor of mine. In this episode Andrew shares his journey breaking free from a traditional 9-5 and all the attitudes it can encourage to leveraging his focus and unique set of skills to help others make an additional 3-5k in passive income every month! There are so many gems in this but some that stuck the most with me was his emphasis on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goal setting and practicing patience in each of these intervals. He's been an inspiration to me to start producing more content and leverage YouTube's ability to bring people together. Looking forward to seeing how he continues to impact our world. Keep it up brotha! #talkingwithstrangers
I'm glad Omer and I had a chance to sit down and connect. He's 19 and absolutely killing it in the real estate game. He is a true entrepreneur at heart and goes after what he wants in life with ferosity. Listen in for more about his journey through high school and college and how the shifts in his mindset catalyzed his financial independence. You'll be hearing about him in the news soon enough!
📲 Project Insta: @connectoncommute 📲 Guest Insta: @omerreshid_ 📲 Company: https://www.onestreet.one/agents/omer-reshid/
I went in to El Jefe’s to eat a burrito and ended up meeting Malik. Here’s the nugget of wisdom he gave that I feel like we could all benefit from.
Oscar and I bumped into each other at the Innovation Lab the other day. We had been talking online but never met in person. The universe brings people together in the weirdest of ways.
Matt and his team are re-engineering how communities in Thailand recycle plastic waste.
It’s always fun when you can get past small talk and actually talk about cool shit with someone. From the mental health of medical students, psychedelics, neuroscience, self-amusement, evolutionary biology, law of attraction, dating, bioenergetics, frequencies YOU NAME IT we talked about it. Zach is filled with with vibrant energy and passion and is going on revolutionize the way we approach student health.
I stop my commute to class for a few minutes to meet Richard and hear why he’s advocating for Bernie 2020.
A few years ago, Ian McClanan had an idea to record his ideas on index cards. In this episode he tells us why.
I went up to Lara at Tech Crunch. We discussed PowerGlove, how she got involved in the company and her advice to young self-starters!
Barkin Ozdemir and I met in Portugal at this year’s Web Summit. We linked back up in Berlin for Tech Crunch and got a podcast in. (Audio is a bit blurry in the begging).
Mimi and I sit down to talk about her experience running the marketing club, what’s she’s learned in the work force and advice she has for people thinking about grad whoop
Olha was our first connection at WebSummit. I was walking out of the bathroom in Starbucks, didn’t know anyone and forced myself to talk to the first person I saw. So glad I connected with Olha and her friends, wish we could have talked more though. Everyone was rushing to go into the event.
I woke up Sunday morning, didn’t know what I was going to do for the day. Saw that an event was happening at Harvard Business School, went over and offered to take photos for them. Then I serendipitously meet the man behind it all, Leonardo along with his lovely girlfriend Lupita. Tune in for some gold Marketing Insight.
Emmanuel and Alfie talk about their start up Styles & Me, a unisex platform for independent and professional hairstylists, makeup artists, beauticians, and those that work in male grooming. Stylists post pictures of their work on the platform and then customers can like it, share it and most of all BOOK them directly.
Casey gives us insight into his journey to the Middle East and how that was a turning point in his life as well as so many other wonderful things. Tune in (:
My talk with Hirbod Bigvand, CEO of Surfboard. We talk about his startup, his background, and advice to other entrepreneurs.
Poria and I met serendipitously at one of Web Summit’s night events. In this episode we dive into his background, his various business ventures, and his advice for young entrepreneurs. I hope you get as much out of it as I did.
So I had the opportunity to interview Quancy. They are a fin tech start up looking to do big things....WATCH OUT
Kathi and I met at Web Summit. I was walking into the venue when I went up and said hi to her. It’s always tough coming into a new environment full of people you’ve never met. Acknowledge this fear and push past it!
Xavier and I met through Eyad Abbas’ “Empowerment Trading Academy” (a previous connection of mine.) We sat next to each other and said hi. In this episode, Xavier goes deep about his upbringing and how he's channeling that into self-reliance, self-education, and how he’s impacting others through his various business ventures.
Kazi and I met serendipitously when she was working at the house grill for students. Listen in for two friends catching up, and clowning around.
Carson and I talk about his company Thousand Deep, his travels around Europe, getting over fears, and how to choose a career.
You never know what happens when you go a little outside yourself to talk to new people. You learn that they have experiences just like you.
Don’t waste your time while in school. Stephan drops wisdom bombs in this episode. He warns us all to take advantage of the opportunities we have and go for what you want.
Luke and I discuss religion, downtime, and life advice. We met as he was walking back from class.
Look at these kewl cats I ran into. I really embrace Sophie’s appreciation of the meaningless of things.
Jan and I covered a lot of ground here. - the importance of feedback, facing your fears and meeting new people - being aware of your emotions and how they can deceive you - Jan's experience being in the US - evolution and cognition
Ali has so much on her plate but finds time for herself and stays creative. I’m definitely inspired to start learning more about photography and how I can integrate it more into life.
Joe chose not to be pictured. “The internet is killing you. You are becoming a new kind of slave, a new feudalism.” Joe tells me why.
I learned so much from Nick. He is extremely articulate and is full of insight. He’s been through tough times. I’m blessed to have been able to share his story and reflect back on my life because of him.
Take a ride through our conversation that hits on the wisdom of trees, mental health, memes, psychedelic therapy, flow states, and Amandla’s passion for singing!
Trevor is man with big ideas and tons of motivation. With PRONTO, he’s ready to impact change on how we publish books and engage audiences in a way that equips them to solve society’s toughest issues.
Ran into these happy folks today! They are visiting from Holland and were so open when I talked to them.
Here Gregory and I talk about his personal journey through art, why it’s meaningful to him, and how he wants it to impact others. It was one of my favorite conversations. Philosophical and reflective. Tune in friends.
Alex has traveled the world. He has come to the realization that empathy makes everything easier. Couldn’t agree more.
Clarissa and I met at Hubweek, the 2019 speaking festival in Boston. She is the cofounder of Frugal Books based out of the Roxbury. Listen in to hear more!
Jonathan is up to something! He’s combining a fidget spinner with a traditional lighter.
A serendipitous encounter about climate change and life experience. Bob and Izzy aren’t afraid to say what they want.
Grace is in love with butterflies. As we were talking on the bridge, two butterflies fly past us out of no where.
Listen in to hear more about Paola and her love for architecture. I need to work on not interrupting and taking slower lol
I walk by Antiono most days. I've always been fascinated by his work but never had the courage to go up and talk. It was fun finally connecting with him.
Cool folks I ran into the other night. They were spreading positive vibes to strangers walking by.
I admire her ability to be unapologetically herself. Listen in to hear about Eliza’s transformation.
In our talk, Lexi and I explore the way we feel political discourse should be conducted as well as our goals and fears. If you're an avid meditator this podcast is for you.
Super happy Pedro and I crossed paths. He loves chess and meeting new people and finding clarity in his life.
Latifah is has so much good energy! Listen in to hear her thoughts on empathy and giving people 100%
Listen in to hear about Chandler’s passion for all things music and his favorite sounds.
Listen in to hear more about Eric, firefighting, and the struggles that make him stronger.
Listen in to hear about the Garifuna people, their history, and music. Al’s on a mission to spread its message.
Listen in to here more about Blake’s story. I met him in St. Pete when I was visiting my parents.
Listen in to here Sebastian and I talk about his new business, his plans for the future, social media, and his sources of inspiration.
Listen in to hear more about Sarah’s relationship with art, design, fashion and self expression. I went up and talked to her in Boston’s Public Garden.
Steve makes all sorts of art from scrapped skateboard wood. Listen in to hear more about his story.
Listen in to hear about Meaghen’s background, why she got into the skincare business, and her goals for the future.
In this episode, Mike reflects on his mother, brother, and sister who have inspired him, through their positivity and unapologetic self-expression, to be authentic.
Listen in to hear how Frances approaches her work as a massage therapist. We talk mind-body connection and spirituality.
This is Naz, Angeli, Sonia, and Nina. They all in work in the health sector. Listen to hear about how they got into the health sector and who they look up to.
Listen in to hear a cool chat Conor and I had a few days ago in Boston. It was a funny one!
Elise makes killer embroidered art that shows, “in the most poetical and political way the beauty and strength of women.” I loved meeting her and her son!
Matthew started Tribute products because he believes we can document how we travel in a much more wholistic, fun, and memorable way. Listen in to hear more about his mission and how you can even get involved.
Listen in to hear Mohammed’s take on social media, self expression and the evolution of social connection.
Tre and I connected last night. Listen in to hear how his teaching role has changed his life.
Listen in to hear more about Delia, her passion as a nurse, and what she wants to be remembered for.
Pedro had some cool things to say on his birthday. Dive into our conversation on passion, childhood, meaning, and spirituality.
Sam is passionate about music and meditation. He shares his thoughts on expression and introspection.
Liza is passionate about podcasting, and is fascinated by how names effect our relationship with people.
In this episode I talk with Cas P. He’s passionate about music and cares about leading a balanced “yin and yang” lifestyle.
In this episode I talk with Lillian and Deirdre, they have been close friends since 2nd grade and are passionate about yoga and leading a healthy life style.
In this episode I talk with Madi, she’s passionate about theatre, literature, and stories that bring people joy.
Today I met Bridget. She’s an architect by training, loves painting, and is passionate about prison and education reform.
My buddy Hasan met Emily today! He sent me their conversation...enjoy :)! Thanks for talking Emily.
A little convo I had with Yasin the other day at breakfast. Keep it up Yasin! #pianoman What I need to work on: Talk less, less “um’s,” more listening, less interjecting, slower talking.
She came up and told us her favorite food was sushi. We talked from there. Shirley has a kind heart.