At The Table with Luke Haverty

Hello Friends! Today we have an insightful episode & dare I say, one of my favorite episodes yet . Ginger Rothhaas , from my hometown of KC,  is an author and the founder of Compassion Fix , a therapy and coaching practice focused on learning, healing & thriving. She’s the author of Being Human: 150 Practices to Make it Easier and is currently doing research on her next book! She’s a spark...

Hellllllo friends - Newsflash: our world needs more hosts.. matter of fact, it's starving for hosts. You are suited to be (or become) a phenomenal host . I've hosted hundreds of events now and put together a mini 'starter pack' to talk through how resistance manifests, lessons of simplicity & other tips. Lessons I wished I learned much, much sooner. If you get in the habit of h...

We are baaaack! Welcome to At the Table . Today we have Rachel Liverman ( Instagram / Glowbar ) joining the show. Rachel is the Founder & CEO of Glowbar, a 30-minute facial membership concept that has scaled to be one of the fastest growing skincare brands in the US.  In the episode, we talk about Rachel’s early exposure to entrepreneurship, the failed and cringeworthy ideas that came before G...

Friends .. In this episode of Off the Top: Learnings : i) The biggest lie I’ve told myself is that I need to ask for permission.. To chase my dreams & take real swings.. “Everything you want in life is on the other side of fear”, ii) ways to find comfort in boredom -> observing the subtleties of life in solitude, iii) the core ingredient of being interested vs. interesting.. (hint: you can...

Friends, this week on Off the Top I discuss: Learnings : Lessons from a hot dog stand.. Giving when it is hardest, expecting nothing in return. Stop keeping score. Challenges : Using fear vs. reward as motivation.. "What's the best case scenario?" Wins : "It's a different kind of awesome" Eyes on : Craig Mod's Walk & Talks .. week long adventures with unique folks, one dinner topic every night...

Friends .. In this Parisian episode of Off the Top: Learnings : “Did you really learn the lesson” - Shaan from MFM .. Many times we are lazy with our lessons learned, ensuring you are taking away the right lesson helps build the right framework ; Nostalgia = Memory - Anxiety (cc: Tadz’s Trend Report / Lydia Keating ), What if you decided you already won the game of life? How would that contribute...

Welcome back to At the Table . Today’s guest is Isaac French , a builder and designer who turned five overgrown acres outside Waco into one of the most thoughtful microresorts in the country. Isaac started as a bookkeeper. He had no architecture degree, no big team behind him BUT had a clear vision, a deep love for design & artistry, and the ability to dream.. That vision became Live Oak Lake...

Friends .. In this episode of Off the Top, I discuss: Learnings : Timothee nailed it.. "You can be the master of your fate, the captain of your soul.. but you have to realize life is coming from you not at you".. Choosing your hard and remembering it's shaping you into the person you will become. Challenges : The patience game.. "slowly erupting" from Jermaine on 90 Proof . Focusing on your craft,...

Teammm - welcome back to At the Table . Today’s guest is LJ Troilo , a serial entrepreneur who lives at the intersection of business, wellness, technology, and human connection. In this episode, we talk about the core lessons from our shared Vipassana meditation retreat, LJ’s path to building multiple companies, and why third spaces are essential in a world that’s becoming more & more isolated...

Friends.. In this episode of Off the Top, I discuss with my good friend Lando : Learnings : The art of noticing and complimenting; how to embody the roll and mindset of a boss ( My First Million with Hayes ); the danger of leaning too much on AI Challenges : Finding peace and lightness in the struggle; picking a game you can win vs. following your intuition Wins : Remaining stoic and balanced thro...

Welcome back to At the Table . Today’s guest is Jai Howitt , an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and founder of three multi-million dollar businesses, including Art of Mondays , one of the fastest-growing global founder communities. Jai’s story hasn’t been linear. One of seven siblings, he skipped university and by 22 had scaled a creative agency to over $1 million in revenue. He simultaneously co-founded...

Friends - this week on Off the Top: Learnings : A star wide receiver reading a book on ' Inner Excellence ' during the NFL Playoffs. Joy comes from love, aim to serve in secret. Challenge : Short form content.. If I asked you to remember a reel you watched yesterday, could you? How about the last week? What if I asked you about a song that you heard or a book that resonated? Your answer is likely...

Hello Friends.. welcome to another episode of At the Table. Today we travel back in time to the FIRST ever recorded episode of At the Table (fka Learning Out Loud.. thanking God that changed). Our first episode was with Landon Gagner, private equity professional turned musician & one of my best mates. In the episode we discuss Landon's journey, how you can find your unique passion or purpose,...

Hello friends, in this episode of Off the Top, I discuss: Learnings : Reframing anxiety into excitement; true confidence is built when no one’s looking Challenges: Am I doing enough?; battling comparison -> imposter syndrome goes all the way up; what lie have I been telling myself? I must drown myself in work for success to come; hosting vs producing Wins: Living life and documenting the journe...

017 | Tadzio Dlugolecki - The Architecture of a Meaningful Life Welcome back to At the Table . Today’s guest is Tadzio Dlugolecki — a writer, what I call a ‘cultural thinker’, and co-founder of Lobster Club, the rotating gallery and residency program that’s been quietly reshaping the art world. He’s the voice behind Joy Arbitrage , a substack that explores what it means to live a lighter and brigh...

Friends .. In this episode of Off the Top, I discuss: Learnings : The process of reinvention.. the phase between old self and new self; where comfortability evaporates and genuine growth is discovered. Finding comfort in vulnerability.. "The only constant in life is change" Challenges : Learning to detach from "good" or "bad labels; "The Chinese Farmer" by Alan Watts ( The Book ; Lectures ) Wins :...

Today’s guest is Sean Hotchkiss . He’s a former GQ writer turned men’s coach and the author behind One Man’s Heart , a newsletter exploring what it means to live with more honesty, vulnerability, and depth. Sean’s story started in the fast lane: fashion weeks, parties, and bylines at one of the top men’s magazines in the world. But after years of chasing what he thought would bring him happiness,...

Friends .. In this episode of Off the Top, I discuss: Learnings : Scottie Scheffler , the #1 golfer in the world, “I’d much rather be a great father than a great golfer. If golf ever gets in between my relationship to my wife or kid, it’ll be the last day I play professionally”. Challenges : The hardest day of the podcast  Wins : Vogue Business on the importance of “hosts” in society; Luke’s art.....

Welcome back to At the Table. Today’s guest is Anne Mahlum . She’s the founder of Solidcore and Back on My Feet , two companies built on one belief: people can change their lives when given the chance. Back on My Feet started from a personal place. Anne grew up watching her dad struggle with addiction. She saw how hard it is to rebuild a life and how powerful it can be when someone believes in you...

Hello Friends.. In this episode of Off the Top, I discuss: Learnings : Turning Pro .. not waiting for inspiration but showing up no matter how you feel; The (Wo)Man in the Arena by Teddy Roosevelt. Judgement will come from those outside the arena Challenges : Niche down on the podcast.. Or follow genuine curiosity  Wins : Mindset reframe: Instead of I ‘have to’.. I ‘get to’; comfortability on came...

Hi friends. Today I sit down with Eli Snyder , a man from my home town in Kansas who has made it his mission to visit every country in the world. What stands out most isn’t the number of countries he’s visited (+100), it’s how he’s doing it. Eli has chosen the road less traveled, immersing himself in places most western travelers wouldn’t dare to go, and doing it with humility, curiosity, and a re...

010 | Your 2nd Life Begins When You Realize You Have One Friends .. In this episode of Off the Top, I discuss: Learnings : Principles of business from Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, “how you climb a mountain is more important than reaching the top” Challenges : Solo Founder journey Wins : First sponsor Inbound (: but building the right way; a new biz line opportunity  Eyes on : Bill Gurley...

Hi friends. Today I sit down with Flynn Skidmore — a licensed therapist and someone many consider to be one of the most impactful practitioners of our generation. He’s built a platform by naming the patterns most of us tend to avoid, myself included. But behind the reach and sharp delivery is someone who’s spent real time turning inward and doing the work for himself. Flynn hasn’t bypassed the har...

Friends .. In this episode of Off the Top, I discuss: Learnings: The importance of not comparing timelines; Imperfection is perfection Challenges: Finding a flow for pre-production; Being busy vs. productive Wins: Releasing control, taking hands off the tiller; Developing a voice of authenticity  Eyes on: @ CreateMore Spotlight series & event last night; @ MaggieRogers showing @ Pharrell ‘Alas...

Hi friends. Today we sit down with Maja Dlugolecki . A Polish-American painter, curator, and the founder of Lobster Club , a gallery and rotating residency program that blends art, music and food around the world. Maja started painting after a breakup. It was just a way to move through what she was feeling, but over time, it became a daily practice. Her style is abstract and intuitive, with layere...