Passion Pod

This week we welcomed co owner of Soul Brewed Coffee Troy Hoyt. Troy and his wife are living a unique and quiet life on peaceful acres outside of Fall Creek, WI. Entrepreneurship is often not a money driven career path. In their case, it's about living the life they want to live and enjoying every moment to the fullest.

This week we were lucky enough to have our friends Jess and Adam Gardner as guests on the show. Jess created Hello Adorn years back from nothing. Through years of work and her husband Adam joining her along the way, they have grown Hello Adorn into a thriving company with limitless potential. I'm so glad to have met this power couple.

This week we had a great conversation with one of the most involved entrepreneurs in Eau Claire. Benny Haas is most known as the owner of my personal favorite bar, The Plus, but also owns The Rev and The Metro among others. The art and music scene have grown a lot in my hometown thanks to these venues.

Serena Wagner is the founder and owner of Eau Claire's very own downtown Queer shop. Odd Humyns is unique to say the least, but so incredibly welcoming. The world would be a much better place if we could all be so open minded.

This week;s guest went from inmate to entrepreneur. Chapin aka "Skotty Benz" turned his life around and now keeps a full schedule with family, his barbershop, music, and his clothing company "People Suck Apparel".

This week's guest is a second generation candle maker. She always imagined growing up to be someone that helps others. Making a custom scent for the show made me real happy at least!

This week we sat down with our youngest guest so far. Darton Weavor is an Eau Claire native that started traveling the country capturing collegiate sports content while still in high school. At only 19, his future is exceptionally bright.

On a trip out to California we made a stop to sight see in beautiful San Fransisco. We were lucky enough to get the chance to sit down with co owner of Create Skateboards Chris Martinez. Chris and his son had very recently opened their very own storefront just off of the heavily walked Market Street. Father and son making dreams come true makes for a pretty good story right?

This week we traveled all the way out to Santa Cruz California to speak to the one and only Andrew Cannon. Andrew tells his story from his professional skateboarding career to transitioning into his role as the brand manager for Santa Cruz Skateboards. Oh yeah, let's not forget his career in skateboarding announcing for X Games, Street League, SPoT and others. Andrew is one of the most humble peop...

This week our guest is the owner of both Honest Roast Coffee and Northbound Supply Co, Matt Schwann. Not the typical hipster coffee roaster one might expect. A night owl with a unique sense of humor and a strong sense of self. You don't have to like him, but you probably will.

This week we joined Boro Mojo in his studio to talk about glass blowing, the industry, and much more. Seeing him work up close was a real treat.

This week we flew out to Los Angeles to sit with a skateboarder many know as Jeffwonsong. A skateboarder's journey might be a lot different than you'd expect.

This week things heat up with local boudoir photographer Lexi Mae. Self care is such an essential part of life. Her stories of helping women love themselves are beautiful.

This week our guest is a custom jeweler with her own studio in Eau Claire. Jacki and I go way back and I was so excited to hear her entrepreneurial journey.

This week we sit down with the owner of Eau Claire's newest bike shop. Nick Berry has been heavily involved in the bike community for a long time and the timing was finally right for him to start his own thing. I promise he is more passionate about biking than he is about his mustache.

Director, producer, location manager, writer... My brother-in-law Tom Grey does a lot fo cool shit in the entertainment industry out in California. Just waiting on that Oscar.

Through every action who has Your Back? The big homie TeawhYB. Fresh off winning Best Hip Hop artist in the recent Volume 1 awards, we beatbox, freestyle, and talk about doing work with purpose.

This week we sit with the humble Bianca Winter and talk about her journey as a yoga instructor, the challenges she faces, and why it's all worth it.

This week we drove all the way down to Milwaukee to chat with the legend himself, Henry Schwartz. This dude owned his own skateboard shop when he was 14 years young, was on ABC's shark tank, and now owns the coolest brewery in Wisconsin. Cheers!

This week we delve into the wild mind of professional BMX rider Erik Elstran. Wait, he did a commercial for Nokia phones in Serbia?!

This week we broadened our horizons chatting with the lovely Korean lady from next door. Brooke Newmaster is an extremely humble, wonderful woman that has traveled the world performing and teaching cultural Korean Arts. This episode is beautiful.

This week the owner of the Kind Hand Tattoo, Jacob Haag kicks it with us to talk about art, passion, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood. Kind words from a kind soul.

This week we drove down to Platteville, WI to chat with the owner of Cuttin Up Salon, Amber Podstawa. Who knew a hairdresser would have so many awesome stories?!

This week we sit down with street artist/painter/sculptor Gabriel Fischer. An artist's mind sure is an interesting one to pick. We had a lot of fun with this one.

This week we sit down with professional photographer and entrepreneur Kyle Lehman. Kyle's profession has taken him on a hell of a journey. It's gunna be hard for anyone to not be entertained...