Meet Nathan Hogg, a 20-year-old from Richmond, Indiana, already stepping into leadership with a voice wise beyond his years. In this powerful episode of BeTempered, co-hosts Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr sit down with Nathan for a raw, inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and the impact one young person can make.

Nathan opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, which started at just six years old with a lemonade stand and a dream to own a restaurant. But when COVID-19 disrupted his freshman year of high school, he spiraled into burnout—until a TikTok video introduced him to the power of daily affirmations. "I would write 'I am worthy' twelve times, 'I am blessed' twelve times... three times a day," Nathan shares. That simple practice became a turning point.

Out of his desire to help others, Nathan launched Hogg Helps, connecting young people with local job opportunities and mentorships. His initiative caught the attention of community leaders, and today, he's a communications major at IU East with minors in political science and public administration—still pouring into the next generation by teaching affirmations to 5th and 6th graders.

For Nathan, success isn't about status—it's about surrounding yourself with people who lift you up. His favorite quote from Shirley Chisholm says it all: "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."

Tune in to hear how Nathan Hogg is building his own table—and inviting others to sit with him.

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