As the 100th episode of this show has arrived, Thane & Adam look back and reflect on some of their favorite episodes through the years. This is an episode filled with sweet memories, changed for the future, and being honest with ourselves. For the full show notes visit: www.theupandcomersshow.com/100
I'm Chad Masters. A 20 something from small town Florida. Educationally I have two business degrees and am pursuing a Masters degree while enjoying newly wed life! I work as a model by day and by night I am building what I hope will be a movement that inspires people to 'be the good' wherever they are! A man is not known for what he does from 9-5, but for what he does from 5-9... For the full show notes visit: www.theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/chad...
Jennifer Watson, MPT, I.M.T.,C. is a dynamic motivational speaker with a gift for intuitive and visionary coaching. She is an expert in self-empowerment, mental wellness, post-trauma growth and leadership mastery. She is passionate and honored to help those achieve their own greatness with authenticity, grace and class. As a former collegiate athlete & All-American and current integrative physical therapist, coach, speaker and entrepreneur, she is ecstatic to share a message of strength, cou...
In a culture that pushes working 24/7 in order to achieve dreams, rest is a forgotten part of this algorithm. Thane talks the importance of the Sabbath and practical ways we can make this a reality In our lives. For the full show notes head to: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/sabbath
Kait Warman is a Los Angeles based lifestyle blogger, inspirational speaker, relationship coach, online educator and host of the Heart of Dating Podcast, a top 50 Christian rated Podcast. . . Kait's mission is to empower both men and women to have the courage to own their story, walk in victory, thrive with PURPOSE, and discover clarity and vision in their life and relationships. Kait is particularly passionate about the topic of relationships and has a deep hope that the dating scene can be tra...
In this episode, Thane and Adam talk about the tensions we all will inevitably face in life. They break these down and suggest approaches to overcome them. For the full show notes, check out www.upandcomersshow.com/thetensions
Oksanna Shulgach is a YouTuber, traveler, and aspiring entrepreneur. Her goal through YouTube Is to motivate people to live bold lives without regrets. She is passionate about travel, her family, and all things related to creating and experiencing life. In this episode, Thane and Oksanna chat about what it’s like to be a YouTuber from who inspired her to the future plans with her channel, Osi Talks. They talk of the lessons that come from being your own boss and the difficulties surrounding livi...
Change will occur in our lives inevitably, but we get to decide if this is going to be positive or negative change. There are easy five steps that can be used to ensure we consistently create positive change rather than negative. For full show notes visit: www.upandcomersshow.com/change
Esteban Gast is an entertainer, educator, and entrepreneur. He is Colombian, was raised in Puerto Rico and Illinois and currently lives in LA. He was touring as a comedian at the age of 23, taught creativity at the college level and co-authored a book on creativity while living in Central Illinois, and worked as president of a sustainability-focused institute in Panama. He was also COO of Scriptd , a script database and story platform that elevates underrepresented creators. Most recently, he is...
In this second part of the Tensions of Life series, Adam and Thane discuss the balance between novelty and mundanity within daily life. From examining the difference between healthy and unhealthy forms of novelty, to discussing the true role of novelty in everyday life, this conversation is sure to be as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. Learning how to live a good life is a daily process for all of us, join us in this journey and tune in to hear what living with intentionality in the rea...
For the past ten years, Brigit has been facilitating personal and professional development for women alongside her practice as a painter. As the founder of WE, Brigit believes the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. She has a passion for developing Relational Mindfulness to help people have thriving relationships. For full show notes visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/brigit
We live in an age of information and a culture consumed by hyper connectedness. Due to this, we can often forget to take time to just sit with ourselves. Thane talks the three step process of becoming self aware. Taking a look at the past can help us see the root of why we do what we do and help us to have a fresh outlook on the future. For the full show notes, theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/selfawareness
Allison Trowbridge is the founder and CEO of Copper Book Clubs, a book club platform and community based company. She published her book, “Twenty-Two” in 2017 with HarperCollins / Thomas Nelson while completing an MBA at the University of Oxford. Allison became obsessed with publishing after witnessing a handful of books ignite the global anti-slavery movement, where she worked for nearly ten years leading marketing, fundraising, and international campaigns—at The Freedom Fund, Not For Sale, and...
In this episode Thane and Adam dive deep into what it really means to have a balanced life. In today's society being a workaholic has become the new normal, but it doesn't have to be. They dissect how to truly rest and what we often forget when it comes to doing it the right way. For the full show notes, theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/rest
Brian Larrabee leads Good City Mentors and is considered a leader in building strategic community partnerships for social good. In 2014, after meeting students from a continuation high school in south Los Angeles, he brought in 35 inspiring friends and began what is now Good City Mentors. Today, Good City Mentors has over 300 mentors, and has seen graduation rates triple since their inception. Good City Mentors was awarded as one of LA’s top emerging nonprofits for 2018 and is recognized as a le...
"The point is, we will always be at some place on the spectrum and the goal will always be to find out what side of the fence we’re on and try to move towards the middle more." In this episode, Thane dives deep into what it means to always be in process & on a spectrum. Time Markers: 0:30 - Announcements 4:00 - Mental Model of Self Awareness 5:30 - What It Means to Be “In Process” 6:32 - funky glitch 6:41 - funky glitch again 6:55 - funky glitch yet again 7:30 - We Are All On A Spectrum 10:0...
Paul Tellefsen is a connector, cultural architect and story-listener. He was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, but currently resides in San Diego, California. Known digitally as technopaul, Paul grew up in the arts with his first passion being music. Now with his degree in emerging media and communication, he has been in the creative industry full time for 7 years working in various positions and projects like Instagram Is, a documentary, Socality, a creative community, and Able Creative House, ...
In this episode, Thane and Adam talk through ways to help overcome the barrage of information overload through technology and media. This includes Adam’s new big idea and why he’s returning to the glory days of paper and typewriters. Tune in to learn more about Adam’s new endeavor and be sure to subscribe! For the full show notes, visit theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/notes Time-Markers 1:30 - 5-Star Review 4:00 - Housekeeping! 5:00 - Adam’s Announcement 12:30 - World’s Best Pencil 15:00 - Notes...
BC Serna has spent the last 10 years traveling the world sharing stories of good and highlighting non profit organizations through film and social media. He’s also worked closely with high school organizations teaching students how to become heart led leaders in their communities. He spent 5 years as a younglife leader in Denver Colorado. In this interview, BC shares about the experiences of 10 years spent traveling the world along with the tradeoffs that come with it. He dives into why it’s so ...
Tyler Joel Wilson grew up in Santa Barbara, California as the oldest of four siblings. At a young age, Tyler was diagnosed with dyslexia, leading his family to travel around California and Hawaii to best support his development. Being born into an entrepreneurial family, Tyler began his first business at the age of five, selling his Grandpa’s oranges on the street corner, making up to $100 a day. As a high schooler, at age 15, Tyler began his first real business - Turtle’s Frozen Drinks, renting...
In this episode, Thane and Adam reflect on 2018 and all that’s transpired, as well as take a look at the year ahead and what goals are set before them. Tune in for some quality bro-time and some reminders of what this time of year is all about! For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/vision Time-Markers: 1:00 - Thane’s New Book! 10:00 - End of Year Process / Recap 21:00 - Next Year Projections 34:00 - Merry Christmas!...
Natasha is a West Coast Native who, by the time she went to college, lived in every state on the immediate west coast (WA, OR, CA, NV) but considers the Bay Area and Portland OR, to be the two places she feels most at home. The only girl out of 5 boys, her tomboy toughness took her all the way to a Track & Field scholarship at The University of California Irvine, where she earned a degree in Political Science and Education, and split her talents between the track and the chorus; as she was a...
Zack Honarvar is an entrepreneur and talent manager for Yes Theory. Raised in Toronto, Canada, Zack started his professional career at Shopify, building out their streetwear and men’s fashion divisions. Aligning with his childhood entrepreneurial mindset, Zack quit his comfortable job to move to Los Angeles in order to start his own management company, One Day Entertainment. He now works with Yes Theory, one of the biggest and fastest growing YouTube channels in the world. In this interview, Tha...
In this episode, Thane and Adam talk about the benefits of exercise and writing. With recently returning to a daily fitness routine, Adam shares from his personal experiences of the benefits that exercise bring, and they both share how instrumental it is to what they do in all areas of their lives. Both Thane and Adam are passionate about writing and encourage their fellow Up & Comers to engage the life of the mind through reading and writing and examining the thoughts and experiences we fac...
Brad Mulvey is a tech marketer and host of The Millennial Mastermind Podcast. Brad helps motivated millennials and innovators of all ages build amazing lives via stories from best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and startup founders. He is passionate about family, fitness, and all things related to personal development. In this conversation Brad and Thane talk about all things podcast — what the current market is like, what the process of creating and producing a podcast looks like, and the typic...
In this episode, Thane and Adam dive into a wide array of things they are thinking through in current life. From exercise and it's importance, to God's design with the Sabbath, to the life of the mind and the importance of thinking, to the necessity of emotion especially as men. Join them as they continue striving to live a good life! For the full show notes, visit: https://theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/fit Time-Markers: 2:30 - iTunes Review 4:30 - Importance of Exercise / Fitness 12:00 - Purp...
Jake Vermillion is the Director of Mortgage Professionals Providing Hope and a co-founder of Fit For Hope, a growing community of active and aspiring athletes committed to leveraging their fitness to restore hope to the hopeless. Jake and his wife, Hannah, live in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, where they attend Redeemer 30A Church, serve on the Board of SendWell (a movement to reengage the church in missionary car), and are anxiously awaiting the approval of their application to foster. Jake is cur...
In this episode, Thane and Adam talk about Adam's current life and the way he now views being an "Up and Comer". They break down the different stages of learning and how to develop from acquisition to adaptation, as well as discussing the paradox of knowing God while expressing gratitude in reflecting on His blessings. From book recommendations, to practical tips, to some good old-fashioned bro-talk: this is a fun and entertaining episode you'll want to enjoy. For the full show notes, visit: the...
Josh Thompson is the Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Legacy City Church, located in Studio City, CA where he lives with his wife Katie and their daughter Eden. He was born and raised in Riverside, CA with his two younger brothers Jake and Jesse. After attending Harvest Christian Fellowship in High School, he was brought on staff in 2002 working with the high school ministry. A few years later, Josh got to attend a pastors-in-training school in Mexico with Pastor Jon Courson. He also got ...
Brit, a native of Detroit, is President of The Giving Keys, a company that exists to employ people transitioning out of homelessness in Los Angeles to make inspirational jewelry and accessories. Each wearer of a Giving Key is meant to embrace the word on their key and pass the key on to a person they feels needs the message more than them. The self-funded company’s products are carried in over 1,400 stores worldwide including Nordstrom, ASOS, and Fred Segal. The Giving Keys has created 90+ jobs ...
