From a promising football career cut short to becoming a professional sports photographer, Aric Becker's journey is a testament to passion and perseverance. Aric shares intimate stories from shooting pro sports to his deeply emotional ties to portrait and documentary-style photography. Plus, much to the delight of our producer August, Aric nerds out on photography tech, lenses, the magic of light and more!

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From aspiring math teacher to CEO of a billion-dollar company by 39, John Alcala's journey is anything but ordinary! Join us as the CEO of It Works! shares the pivotal moments and surprising decisions that shaped his path. John discusses the power of trusting your gut, building a company culture, and the It Works! mission to change lives. Enjoy!

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Joining us this week is Shy Anderson, a man who has navigated unexpected turns, from college and professional sports to the cutthroat world of real estate and groundbreaking ventures you've probably heard of (like Top Golf.) Shy is all about rethinking what it means to build a legacy, both in business and in life - this is a conversation about resilience, purpose, and the unexpected power of connection. Enjoy!

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This week, we’re on location at Gallery DeFi speaking with Booboo Stewart. You may know him from the Twilight Saga, the X-Men films, That Band Honey, or from his visual art ventures. We took the chance to talk with Booboo about his creative process, how he got into each of his creative pursuits, and if he’s really “made it.” (and yes, we talked a little about Twilight) Enjoy!

See Booboo’s work at Gallery DeFi in Dallas: https://www.gallerydefi.io/

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Ever thought about the science of a perfect cup of coffee? Josh Cook, founder of Legendary Aviation Coffee Company, dives deep into what makes specialty grade coffee so special, from roasting techniques to the intricacies of flavor profiles and more. Josh also shares his unexpected journey from the military and Department of State to becoming a boutique coffee roaster. Coffee people, this one’s for you!

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This week we sit down with real estate broker and straight-talker Lori Keebaugh. Lori built her real estate agency Keebaugh and Company from the ground up - with honesty and grit, she opens up about the hustle behind real estate, the power of relationships, and why she’s not here just to “play realtor.” This one’s packed with insight and authenticity - tune in and enjoy!

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Steve Kuclo describes himself first as a husband and a father, but he's also an IFBB pro bodybuilder, a leadership coach, an entrepreneur, and a great interview. Steve's story is one of determination and dedication on the pathway to success. Tune in for an inside look at bodybuilding and more... and yes, he does tell us why bodybuilders stain their skin so dark!

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This week on the podcast, we have Evan Myers from such ventures as Caddie Services, Fixd Repair, and Hammer Back Golf! Evan tells us about his entrepreneurial rise in the home services industry, stories from his youth, and the inflection points that he says contribute to the success of his ventures. This episode is an insightful, self-reflective success story – enjoy!

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