Are you trying to become the best version of yourself? Do some mornings you wake up ready to conquer the world and others you don’t know where to start? Well good news, you’ve found the right podcast because that’s what this show is all about. We’re here to add fuel to your tank so that you’re stocked up and ready to go for this personal growth adventure ahead of you. Today I want to discuss 5 daily reminders that can help set us on the right track for the 24hrs ahead. There will always be more ...
Oct 07, 2021•20 min
Bryan Spunt is the CEO of Seek Discomfort, a brand with a mission who believes the best things in life exist outside of our comfort zone and was founded by YouTube creators Yes Theory. Bryan is also the Co-founder and Chief Smile Officer of Big Smiles Program, a therapeutic art program for children’s hospitals in LA. He previously was the Vice President of Operations for Pop Sockets. Topics : - Finding his path - Pop Socket intro - Breaking out of the comfort zone - Staying True Your North Star ...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Are you in the driver seat of your own life or have you allowed others to grab the wheel while you sit passenger and see where you end up? Can you look yourself in the mirror and honestly say that today you’re living your life by your own terms? Why would we ever allow someone else to decide where we live, what we do for work, who we date, what are hobbies are etc? This is OUR life. Nobody should ever be allowed to decide what we do with our time here. If you’ve been waiting for permission to be...
Sep 30, 2021•24 min
Rob Strok is a photographer & filmmaker based out of Seattle, WA. His passion has taken him all across the globe to places like Costa Rica, Turkey, Paris, Dubai, Jordan & more. He’s worked with brands such as Monster, Lumix, Cuts, Lamborghini & more. Topics : - Intro of Rob’s Background - His branding/niche - Comfort within discomfort - Turning point and Connection with Marquesas Islands - Benefits of traveling and gaining culture/perspective - Sacrifices and Family - Normalizing wha...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr
How would you feel if you were able to get more done in less time? Are you someone that has a lot of energy & can focus throughout the day or do you always feel pretty mellow & distracted? Have you ever considered that the daily decisions you make actually impact how productive you’re in a day? Today I want to discuss how we can increase both energy & focus which then increases our productivity. When we’re more productive with our time, we then have extra time to spend on other areas...
Sep 23, 2021•28 min
Sami Clarke is an LA based health, wellness and fitness trainer dedicated to helping people live healthier lifestyles.Through her social media platforms she shares home workouts, wellness routines and healthy recipes. Previously a trainer for the Fitplan app, she just launched FORM - forming the best version of you, a digital platform for all things fitness, wellness, and self-love. Topics : Finding your path Identifying your inner voice Accountability and listening to yourself Protecting your i...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 10 min
When was the last time you marched straight towards your fears? Last week? A month ago? Maybe you can’t even remember? If something is of interest to you, do you look at it from the perspective of what you COULD learn or do you see it from a pessimistic lens and consider all the worst case scenarios? Does change scare you? Do you resist it because of the unknown or does it excite you? Today I want to talk about how Seeking Discomfort in our life actually leads to growth. By attacking the opportu...
Sep 16, 2021•22 min
Sammy Adams is a recording artist & producer. You may know him for his songs All Night Longer, L.A. Story ft Mike Posner, Driving Me Crazy, Blow Up or Helluva Night. His most recent single “DRIP” just dropped back in May. Topics : ⁃ MOVING THE NEEDLE - STICKING TO YOUR GUNS - ALONE IN THE DIGITAL WORLD - BEING RECEPTIVE OF WHAT THE UNIVERSE WANTS - WHAT IT’S LIKE TO GROW A BUZZ - SAMMY’S STORY - TEAM BUILDING - FINDING WHAT WORKS - SURVIVING WITHOUT GIMMICKS - SELF CARE, EXERCISE, & ENDO...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Have you ever said YES to a dinner, event or coffee meet up when you absolutely do NOT want to go? You literally regret the word YES before you even finish the sentence. Why is that? Why do we allow ourselves to commit to things we have 0 interest in being at? Is it that hard to say the word “no”? If so - what’s holding us back from saying it more often than not? Are we afraid to let people down? Are we afraid of the all mighty FOMO? Today I was to discuss the importance of learning to say NO wh...
Sep 09, 2021•26 min
Isaac Pelaya is a visual, recording & tattoo artist. He previously worked at Disney as an Ink Painter before being furloughed because of the pandemic. Since then he's double downed on his craft and made it into his full-time career. Past clients who’ve purchased his work include jacket designer Jeff Hamilton, NFL player D.J Reader, music mogul Diddy & more. Topics Source of Drive -“Jump right in” mentality ⁃The Virtues & Values of art ⁃Relationship with Galleries ⁃Working with WestSi...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 14 min
I think we’ve all experienced a moment in our life where a thought or an emotion takes over control the way we feel. Whether it’s for better or worse, it becomes a runaway train that we’re a part of and there is no way of getting off. Now of course we’ll ride that train to the end if its a high high and we feel great BUT what if the thought or situation makes us feel sad, unmotivated or any other unwanted emotion? Well, we’re going to be looking for an exit strategy as soon as possible. Today I ...
Sep 02, 2021•26 min
Brandon DesJarlais is a professional longboard skater, content creator & marketing professional. He’s the founder of PURE Longboard, an online longboard course and founder of AMP Skate, a new platform designed to make all styles of long boarding more accessible. He recently launched an international commercial with Facebook. Topics : Falling in love with downhill skating at age 15 Changing a skateboarding law in his hometown Having a strong work ethic to keep crossing things off the list Bui...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Are you tapping into your inner greatness today? How do we know if we’re or if we aren’t? It’s not like we get a noti on our phone saying “INNER GREATNESS UNLOCKED TODAY, WOHOOO!” What are the benefits of us stepping into our greatness? What does it cost for admission? To tap into ones inner greatness, it’s a choice that only we can make. It’s open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year & never closes up shop. When we strive to become the greatest version of ourselves, we’re able to tap in...
Aug 26, 2021•23 min
Christopher Stoikos is the founder of Viral Response, a production company that helps write viral video scripts for clients by leading with love. He previously was the founder + CEO of Beard Club which he helped grow to $50M in sales before exiting. Topics : Learning to control where he exerts his energy Challenges of finding his identity after leaving Beard Club / losing his beard and becoming a father / husband Everyone deals with childhood traumas Importance of setting boundaries Plant medici...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 14 min
What does Drake, Jeff Bezos & Oprah Winfrey have in common? They’ve all created momentum in their respective careers. Now this didn’t happen out of thin air but rather over decades of consistently working within their own individuals lanes. Why is momentum important? Because once they were able to get things rolling, they got into their flow & we see where they’re today. All extremely successful & absolutely crushing it! Today I want to talk about the importance of creating momentum,...
Aug 19, 2021•23 min
Sydney Webb is the founder of Toto, a new category of enhanced cookie dough for mind, body, and spirt. It’s vegan, gluten free, no refined sugar and drool worthy. Topics : The importance of building a passionate team Learning to become adaptable Process & reasoning of rebranding her business from “Madeby” to “Toto” Building emotional connections with people through content Storytelling is the greatest skill when raising money for a business Pros + cons of dating another entrepreneur Self-lov...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Have you had days where you felt like you accomplished nothing? Do you stress thinking about the future, where you want to be & the work it’ll take to get there? Are you anxious to get to the finish line aka reach your dreams or goals and neglect enjoying the process of the day to day grind because of it? Today I want to talk about the importance of focusing on winning the day in front of us. When I stopped wasting energy thinking about the future constantly, I was able to enjoy the day to d...
Aug 12, 2021•19 min
Dustin “Dusty” Watten is a member of the US Men’s National Volleyball team & a World Cup Champion. He's played internationally in countries such as Finland, France, Brazil, Germany & Poland over the past decade. Topics : Gratitude for his career thus far Winning the World Cup & realizations that came from it Creating a Daily List of micro tasks help him focus on what he can do daily Traveling abroad for 12+ years & sacrifices to play at the highest level professionally Avoiding e...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Do you hold back expressing how you feel because you’re afraid of what people might think or say? Have there been times when you get anxious or overwhelmed because you have something on your mind but are afraid to speak up? Are you hesitant to be your most authentic self because of what society might say? Today I want to talk about the importance of being vulnerable. By sharing how I actually feel, I take off all the weight on my shoulder an am able to clear my mind of whatever thoughts are in m...
Aug 05, 2021•23 min
Tracy Komlos is a global community builder, serial entrepreneur, event producer and change maker. She’s the founder + CEO of Pangea Dreams, co-founder of M.E.S.H., co-founder of Multiverse & co-founder of LA Hike Club. Topics : Surrounding herself with passionate people ignites her soul Important trait of being an entrepreneur : There is no option B Solo trip to India changed her perspective on the life she wanted to create for herself Seeing how traveling positively impacted her, she launch...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Do you find yourself spending money irresponsibly from time to time on items you do not need? Have you ever asked yourself, how much is enough? Is it hard to find something when you need it because you have to dig through items on items on items that you don’t use, want or need? Do you feel overwhelmed when picking an outfit for the day because you have too many options? What I have found to be extremely helpful for my bank account and living space is to only purchase and own things that bring v...
Jul 29, 2021•21 min
Lacey Rogers is an actress, model, creative & podcast host. She was a contestant on America’s Next Top Model Cycle 22, previously worked for Bev and is now back working in the influencer space. She’s the co-host of Oh Here We Go Podcast, a podcast about all the conversations you didn’t know you wanted to have. Topics : Living our most authentic lives Moving out to LA at 18 for America’s Next Top Model Cycle 22 Dealing with insecurities, an eating disorder & being bullied in high school C...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Are there daily activities you do to help feel your best? Are these activities nonnegotiable or do you do them only when you have “the time” to do it? What if you committed to a handful of self-care routines that helped you feel your best self, how would that change your mood & energy on a daily basis? Today I want to discuss the five self care routines that have become part of my daily life. By committing and staying disciplined to them on a daily basis, they help me feel my best self each ...
Jul 22, 2021•30 min
Outasight is a singer, songwriter and hit maker. You might know him for his songs Tonight Is The Night, The Wild Life or The Boogie. His 5th studio album, Jamz , was released on July 16. He’s the cofounder of 83 Sound, an LA based independent record label and host of That’s My Jam Podcast. Topics : Building creative routines helps productivity The come up journey with his music producer Cook Classics Formula for creating hit songs Best lesson learned from working in the music industry : Don’t ju...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Have you ever felt burnt out & unmotivated to do the work or task in front of you? Have there been days when you know you should take a break from work, hanging with people, partying etc but yet you dismiss it and keep on going? Have there been moments when you told yourself “I need some me time” but yet you never find a way to make the time? Today I want to talk about the importance of taking breaks and how they’re crucial to our wellbeing. Although we may feel like we’re taking 2 steps bac...
Jul 08, 2021•24 min
Drew Kirsch is a filmmaker, photographer & designer. Past commercial clients include : USA Today, Red Bull, RCA, Toyota, LinkedIn & more. Past music artist clients include : Taylor Swift, Charlie Puth, Bryce Vine, John Legend, Blackbear, Quinn 92 & more. In 2019 he won Video of the Year at the MTV Music Video Awards for Taylor Swifts “You Need To Calm Down”. Topics : Creating your own lane to stand out from the crowd Being resourceful and utilizing what he had access to when there we...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr
Are there certain aspects of your life that you neglect or barely put any effort into? Do you wish certain areas of your life were different? Are you putting effort into an area of your life and feel like you’re not getting results you wished for? Today I want to discuss the importance of getting Dialed In on the areas of your life that matter most to you. By doing so, we can allocate time and energy into it so that we can make change moving forward. Three steps to Getting Dialed In Step 1 : We ...
Jul 01, 2021•22 min
Ari Mannis is a comedian. He’s opened for Andrew Santino, Theo Von, Erik Griffin and more. He’s a regular here in LA at The Comedy Store, The Ice House & The Improv. He’s the host of Unlicensed Therapy Podcast where he gives unsolicited advice to his favorite friends and comedians. He’s the founder of Melrose Podcast Network. Topics : The pros & cons of creating + chasing your dream life Heartbreaks giving permission to double down on ourself Genuine relationships are a slow build Knowin...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Have you ever been rejected after shooting your shot with someone you’re attracted to? Have you been left on read or got no reply when asking someone out? Have there been moments you question if there is something wrong with you because you can’t seem to find someone consistent? Dating is like any area of our life, it takes time and effort in order to see any amount of progress. I can promise you one thing, there is nothing wrong with you it’s all just a numbers game. Don’t let rejection or not ...
Jun 24, 2021•22 min
Last week we hit the 100th Episode (lets goooo!!!) and now I want to hear from YOU! I've created a short 4 question survey around the podcast and would love your honest feedback. Your name will not be shown in the answers so please be honest!!! It's The Bearded Man Podcast Survey
Jun 23, 2021•3 min
