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Katie Ernest has her Master’s degree and is a professional Speech Language Pathologist who works in acute care. She has a passion for singing, shopping, and sparkles. She also enjoys baking and staying active. In this episode, Katie defines what a speech pathologist is, and we talk about her social media account: Katie’s Kulture, Katie’s hobbies, and our relationship.

Daily Reminder. While watching a newly released documentary, the importance of a balanced mindset was reinforced.

Daily Reminder. A great broadcaster was interviewed recently about his career. He was asked to give his best advice to young people aspiring to broadcast at the national level. His advice was simple- don’t skip steps, don’t rush the process.

Dennis Wayne is a Supply Chain professional, competitive bodybuilder, and an excellent husband and father. He has been competing in bodybuilding for over a decade with 5 successful stage appearances. What stands out about Dennis… he’s as real as they come. He fully embraces his purpose in life - he was put on earth to help people around him become their best self. In this episode, Dennis tells us...

Daily Reminder. When America trained the first astronauts to fly into space, there was one skill that they trained them on more than any other skill. What was it? The art of not panicking.

Dr. Kelly Drye is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Counselor Education and Supervision Ph. D with a passion for helping others believe there is always potential for a life they love. She is trained in TF-CBT, Brainspotting phases 1 and 2 and is a specialized Certified Trauma Professional. Kelly is an advocate for accessible mental health services and for the advancement of the professio...

Daily Reminder. There’s a critical voice inside all of us. Where is this from? How do we deal with this? Do we counter these thoughts?

Little Rock artist Strozay has been making music for over 6 years. Known for creating wavy vibes, his unique style has led to multiple collaborations with Atlanta producer Wheezy, NLR Zach and FireFace. In this episode, we explore Strozay’s journey in rap, the Arkansas rap scene, and preview his new studio album, “Love Koma” — an album that will indeed make you want to listen more and more and mor...

Daily Reminder. You don’t need to fill in the blank. It’s exhausting to try and play armchair psychologist. We are all living our own complex life. Lessen your load by leaving the blanks unfilled.

Daily Reminder. We can easily get stuck in our own world, thinking we are too busy to catch up with those we care about. This reminder provides an easy solution to better keep up with friends and family. It is based on the great advice I was given a few months ago while at a wedding.

Amin Elwan is a multifaceted individual having experience working in international trade, co-founding a clothing line, and working in medical devices all while on the constant pursuit of self betterment. This is a special edition episode, recorded in the gym while training chest day. During this episode we discuss Amin’s fitness journey, dealing with difficult circumstances, 75 Hard challenge, and...

Nico Reza is the founder and owner of “Nico’s Landscaping” in Belvidere, Illinois. He also has over 5 years of experience as a real estate investor. During this episode, Nico lays out the origin story of Nico’s Landscaping. We also discuss his path into real estate investing.

Will Gray is the owner and host of Pinewood Sports Network which is based out of Chicago, Illinois. During this episode, Will provides his take regarding recent coaching hires around the NFL. We discuss the Chicago Bears upcoming NFL draft. Will also predicts the outcomes for the NFC and AFC Championship games this weekend. You can follow Will on IG by searching the handle, @willgray.psn, or Pinew...

Quick daily reminder. The phrase we should avoid at all cost. You’ve heard this phrase in conversation. You may have even said it yourself.

Aaron Leonard is a PE teacher and the Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach at Belvidere North High School. During this episode, Aaron provides his reaction to sweeping the series between conference rival, Boylan High School, for the first time in Belvidere North history. We also dive into several topics related to coaching high school athletes, Aaron’s coaching goals, and of course, (with a Cheesehe...

Dylan Pearson is the Chief Marketing Officer at Cube Group, Inc. He is a world class marketing strategist who previously founded the software development firm, Pondir, where he managed ad spend and collaborated with hundreds of businesses. During this episode, we discuss Dylan’s fascinating story from struggling to pay rent with a credit card to developing successful businesses. We also dive into...

Kavin Alexander is a Los Angeles-based former collegiate athlete turned videographer/cinematographer. He has over 5 years of experience working with content creators, music artists, and local businesses. Kavin has worked with Grammy award winning producer Hit-Boy and Ballislife; as well as, major brands such as Dick’s, C4, Jordan, and Draftkings. During this episode, we discuss Kavin’s recent cont...

Quick daily reminder episode. Benaiah chased a lion down into a pit. Despite the poor conditions, he caught the lion and killed it. This is Joshua Medcalf’s version of the well-known story with the voiceover by Adam.

Sabree is a Doctor that specializes in Hematology and Oncology. He is also a lifelong and die hard Chicago Bears fan. During this episode we discuss the recent news at Hallas Hall. Sabree also gives us his predictions for Wildcard Weekend in the NFL.

Lauren Paul is a stay at home mom who just celebrated her four years sober milestone. During this episode, Lauren shares her story on struggling with alcoholism throughout college and her flight attendant career.

Quick daily reminder episode. Run to your duty. We were made to accomplish our life’s work. It starts right now, by getting up, and running to your duty.

Quick daily reminder episode. Don’t say maybe when you want to say no. The power we all have to protect our greatest resource.

Ariel is a 20 year old college student who serves part-time in the National Guard. Ariel spends time lifting weights in the gym as well as enhancing his overall physical and mental health. During this episode we discuss his experience joining the National Guard at the age of 17 and his fitness goals for 2024.

Will Gray is the owner and host of Pinewood Sports Network which is based out of Chicago, Illinois. During this episode, Will provides insights into Pinewood, recaps the Chicago Bears difficult loss to the Cleveland Browns and gives his take on which direction the Bears will go with Justin Fields. You can follow Will on IG by searching the handle, @willgray.psn, or Pinewood by following, @ pinewoo...

Jason Plyler is a Saint Louis native, Saint Louis University alumnus and current Enterprise Area Manager. As a fitness junkie, Jason is striving daily to improve himself. During this episode we talk about his experience on 75 Hard, his successful start to his career at Enterprise, and a few fun stories about the friendship that we’ve developed.