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I Wish I Understood

This is my space to learn about myself and others. I strive to regain the human connection we've lost throughout the years through meaningful conversation and personal stories.

Episodes

IWIU: Roe V Wade

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Jun 24, 202228 minSeason 3Ep. 4

IWIU: Monday?

Does it even feel like Monday?

Jun 13, 202223 minSeason 3Ep. 2

IWIU Updates

Trying to stay alive! Going to just rant on the internet now and see if I can also use this as a tool to stay focused in a way. 

Jun 07, 202259 minSeason 3Ep. 1

IWIU: What I Do Part 1 of 3

I wanted to make this to show y'all a little bit of the basics of what I do and financial concepts. A little introduction into some terms, how certain things are taxed and how I help. I also go over some of the statistics of where we stand/stood as a country for some pretty vital stats. On the next episode I will show you how everything is calculated and hopefully getting some people to think about their wellbeing's a little differently. 

Mar 24, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 13

IWIU: Crypto Basics with Guillermo Miller

Join me as Guillermo does his best to educate me on crypto. I learned a lot in such a short amount of time. The digital space changes faster than anything and I have slept on it way too long.  Guillermo - San Antonio, : Certified Blockchain Professional that has been teaching internationally since 2017. My goal is to help you become self-reliant and confident with new skills. (superprof.ie)...

Mar 18, 202247 minSeason 2Ep. 12

IWIU: RE Investing with Brian Phelt (Part 2)

I had a great talk this morning with Brian again. This is a follow up about the importance of being financially literate and where you can find the tools. We discuss how to get your start in real estate investing and some of the things that just aren't thought of when getting into that kind of market.  https://www.rogemerald.com

Mar 15, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Cosmic B*****e

This episode turned out far different than I thought it would. I threw out an open invite and a total stranger responded because he is starting back up on his own podcast about comedy and life and wanted to see how my setup was. We talked about so many different subjects as well as giving his first-hand account as someone who was in the Pentagon on 9/11.  Cj Emanuel (@chairmanceeej) • Instagram photos and videos lovelifescomedy.com is registered with Mailchimp    March 4th (2...

Feb 28, 20222 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Learning the Law! Learning the Law!

This isn't the easiest subject for people to handle. No one likes to think about their own end; however, our end is just the beginning for those we leave behind. We need to leave our loved ones with the best set of instructions we can because there are vultures everywhere. Estate planning is something that very few people know about, so I went to my good friend Shann Chaudhry, Esq. to help explain why having a plan is important and help paint a picture for us all on how difficult things will be ...

Feb 18, 202252 minSeason 2Ep. 8

IWIU: Hunting and the Great Outdoors with Rene

On Friday, I got to sit down and talk more in depth with my friend Rene and his outdoor hobbies. A single picture he showed me years ago stuck with me and I finally got to know more about the story behind it and why he has such a passion for hunting and what it's like to be responsible about it when it comes to bringing it to future generations.  *While we cannot say directly what he does for a living, we can provide you with this link that totally won't tell you what he does. Because Logic...

Feb 15, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 6

The Unloading Zone with S.K. Karlsson (IWIU Writing)

Saturday morning, I had the pleasure of meeting a published author with a long running, semi-true story as well as her first book due soon. We had a lot of laughs and I got to learn what it was like to create worlds. Check out her sites for her current and up-coming release.  S.K. Karlsson, MBA – Medium Home - (skkarlsson.com)

Feb 15, 20221 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 7

IWIU: Real Estate with Brian Phelt (Part 1)

Caught up with my realtor and good friend Mr. Brian Phelt. He had so much to say that a good chunk was said off mic lol. He had a lot to say about the market, money decisions, longevity, and building a foundation for yourself and your family. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to using real estate to create a lasting empire. He also hosts regular classes on learning about financial discipline which is something I need to learn myself so look forward with me to episode 2! https:/...

Feb 12, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 7

IWIU: Healthcare with Harlon Pickett

In this episode I got to have a sit-down with a longtime friend of mine who started as an insurance agent a few years ago who just wanted to dust off his old license. Since then, he has dug deeper and deeper to help out as many people as he can to try and find affordable healthcare. He even went so far as to create his own healthcare company after years and years of hearing complaints and being let down repeatedly by the companies we represented. He took his understanding of the health insurance...

Feb 09, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Class is in Session

Saturday, I spent the morning with Mr. Ryan Howard, a Government and History teacher here in San Antonio. He and his wife are also expecting so after he teaches me a thing or two, the tables were slightly turned by my novice advice. We had a great chat while shivering outside a coffee shop, come have a listen. 

Feb 07, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Learning from a Pro

Hello! Join me as I talk with Josh Suhy, a professional sound tech and engineer. Listen as he teaches me about the work that goes into proper sound setup and listen then entire time to the difference haha https://www.jssaudio.com/ 

Feb 01, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 4

The Modern Military Father

My friend Doug and I talk about the military, past and present. We talk about how the military helped shape him and what it's like in the era of covid. We talk about the struggles of the modern father and what the normal man faces each day. It does get a little dark so I'm turning on the explicit for this one. He's a loving and dedicated father and I am grateful that he shared part of his life with me. 

Feb 01, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Power of the Sun!

I sit down with my first sponsor: Solar Edge Pros. My contact Chuck was nice enough to get me a little sit down with a team to learn more about the company and about why they care about their jobs. We cover technology and environmental issues and some of the best ways to combat them.  Solar Panel Installation | San Antonio, TX | 210-401-9030 (solaredgepros.com)

Feb 01, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 3

A Conversation Over Cards

My brother and I talk about a wide range of subjects over a few hands of cards. We talk about current culture, history, aliens, politics, DL Hughley, comics, pretty much whatever came to mind during the nearly three hours we played.  

Feb 01, 20222 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 2

The Internal Experience

A simple mom with a not so simple history of good health. Listen in as my good friend gives us a small glimpse of what it's like to live with illnesses that cannot be seen but are always affecting her life. Many people deal with internal struggles every day and I am very thankful to her for being open enough to discuss such sensitive topics with some smartass comments. 

Dec 30, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Working Through the Holidays

The holidays are often rough for people with mental illness, especially with outside pressures making it worse. We have to work our way through them, try to keep a happy face, but sometimes we can't. These past few days have been a rollercoaster of sorts and I needed to get some thoughts out. Death, the future, family, listen as I sort out the last few days of my life. 

Dec 30, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 16

The Big Family Experience

Join me as I take a look at the life of a man with 6 kids! I'm barely holding my own with 3 let alone double. Listen as he makes me feel like a rookie with some occasional tax trickery from Mr. Edward Robles, owner of Above the Curve Tax. Also, a huge thanks to Tandem San Antonio for allowing me to use their space this morning. Which turns out to be owned by a mutual friend of ours whom I hope to have after the holidays.  Above the Curve – Tax Prep, Bookkeeping, and Payroll (abovethecurveta...

Dec 23, 20211 hr 53 minSeason 1Ep. 12

The "Father" Experience

Family is what you make of it. Today's interview is with a man whom I've come to see as a father over the years through the love their family has shown me over the years. I didn't know exactly what I was in for on this episode, but it turned out to be really eye opening for me. Thank you for being such a positive figure in my life for nearly 20 years.

Dec 22, 20211 hr 47 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The Proust Experience

When I started this podcast, one of my closest friends asked if he could put my wife and I through this questionnaire. It wasn't at all what I was expecting. It was mostly fun and light-hearted but there were a few things to make you think. Both my wife and I's questionnaires are in this episode. 

Dec 22, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 10

The Vibe Experience

Today I got to sit down with a cowboy, a Christmas Tree, and a cute, little dog named Charlie as we go over the life of a CPA and why the world of numbers is so attractive as well as a plethora of hobbies and a bit of back and forth in the questions. this was long but great. Thank you so much to Erin and Trace Eaton of Olmos Perk for allowing us to record there and being so accommodating.  Richard J. Garcia, CPA, PC is a San Antonio CPA firm serving small to medium sized businesses and indi...

Dec 19, 20211 hr 52 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Shenanigan's Experience

This morning I had the honor of interviewing someone who fulfilled one of my young dreams, opening up his own game shop. Take a listen as we talk about how his experiences led him to try something completely out of his mind by creating his own e-sports venue.  Team Shenanigans Gaming | Facebook [email protected]

Dec 18, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Marketing Experience

Today I spoke with Yusuf Chowdhury, an immigrant who found a passion for online marketing. Listen in as he gives his perspective and guidance on what it takes to be successful at online marketing. 

Dec 15, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The Dream Experience

Today I got to sit down with a great friend of mine, Gretchen Dunlap, as she is one month out from the opening of her Wedding and Event Venue. She talks about her journey starting from nothing to having an amazing view and clients lined up. Check out her sites below: J-D Ranch Texas, LLC | Facebook J-D Ranch Texas: San Antonio Wedding Venue (j-dranchtx.com) [email protected]...

Dec 15, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 6
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