Passion Pod

Stefano Langone popped onto the scene as a contestant on season 10 of American Idol. Many of us are aware that tv shows never really tell the real story. Tune in and hear his story a bit more in his words. His career is a bit of a roller coaster of ups and downs. We were super lucky to have caught Stefano when we did. A few months prior he had lost his voice, had career saving surgery, and had to...

This week we travelled to Hollywood California to meet with one of the world’s premier personal chefs. Chef Andre Sickinger hails from Sydney Australia and has lived and cooked all over the world for everyone including celebs like Jessica Simpson, Eddie Murphy, Robert Downy JR., royalty, and the elite. Tune in to hear stories from growing up, becoming a chef, traveling the world, meeting incredibl...

I was in another room recording another episode for season 6 when Gwen came by the penthouse I was staying at to shoot with @visualdirt . I finished the interview and when I came into the living area we immediately started chatting. Gwen is incredibly friendly and was super excited to hear about my show since she had just began her own podcasting journey. Sometimes things are just meant to happen....

Lamorne is arguably the coolest guest I've had so far. I was beyond stoked to be welcomed into his home to hang out and record one of my favorite episodes to date. Lamorne wasn't handed anything. After growing up in Chicago, he had quite the journey. Don't let his success fool you. Tune in and hear how he went from being homeless to a household name while staying humble and grounded.

Garrett Galvin aka @FishinGarrett lives life with no fear. He has over 1 million followers on TikTok for a reason. The videos he posts playing with massive snakes, alligators, fish, and all kinds of Florida wildlife are captivating to say the least. Go check it out and you'll understand why. This was his first podcast interview. After seeing the short videos, you're gunna want to hear his stories.

Ashwin came to L.A. with virtually nothing but a dream. Through hard work, a positive attitude, and building relationships, he's made an incredible life for himself. Now, he wants to do the same for others. Tune in and learn some seriously helpful stuff.

This week we travelled to Hudson, WI to kick it with the owners of a super cool new brewery. Justin and Brian welcomed me in with open arms and gave me a full tour of their spot. I highly recommend you check it out if you're ever in their area. Brewing and selling beer is an art of its own. Cheers to new friends!

This week we travelled to Minneapolis to meet with a lady of many faces. Midnight Mary has been a personal friend of mine for years, so I was really excited to finally have her on as a guest. I knew she was good at cosplay, but over 300k tiktok followers good? I guess I didn’t realize how amazing my friend was this whole time.

This week our guest drove from his studio in Minneapolis to my home to discuss the flavors of life. Drew Kinkade was going to college for architecture before dropping out to pursue his brand Flavorworld full time. I tell people often that in order to build a business you have to make sacrifices and go all in. Drew is a prime example of this. With just a mattress in the corner of his warehouse prin...

This week we travelled to Los Angeles to meet up with a master of his craft. Cameron Davis has been in the Photography game for a long time. He started at the bottom like most of us. He worked at Wendy's to earn enough money to buy his first beat up car, but through consistent hard work over the years he's become a very respected individual in his industry earning a bit more comfortable of a livin...

This week we travelled to Los Angeles to link up with a rising star in the art world. Isaac Pelayo is a bit of an art prodigy that is just now really hitting his stride and gaining notoriety. Isaac is most notably known for his oil paintings, in which Diddy is a collector, but also has made significant moves in tattooing, modeling, and rapping. At only 24, you can expect big things from this man i...

This week we traveled to Estero Florida to visit the home of a world renown illusionist. Wayne Hoffman has been featured on Ellen Degeneres and just about every major television network throughout his career. He grew up learning magic and performing for small parties before attending college to learn Psychology. With what he learned about the brain, he was able to combine magic and psychology to b...

This week we took an Uber to downtown Hollywood to sit on a rooftop with a very accomplished man in the entertainment industry. Scott Lipps has a life story that could easily be turned into a movie. Scott is the owner of Lipps Agency, which represents names like Cardi B, Doja Cat, Da Baby, David Guetta, and more. He has his own talk show "Lipps Service" with guests like Randy Jackson and Tommy Hil...

This week we travelled to Los Angeles to hang out with a pretty incredible human. Louis Carreon welcomed us into his studio and shared some stories from his life. From growing up chasing The Grateful Dead around the country, to serving time in prison, to becoming a celebrated artist in L.A., Louis has been on a wild journey. Everyone has a different path. You're going to want to hear this one.

This week we drove out to Minneapolis to chat with a real up and comer. Leighton Heegaard is a singer/model/actor that is living and working out in Los Angeles, but grew up in Minneapolis. We were lucky enough to catch her while she was back home visiting family for the holidays.

This week we hung out with another new business owner in downtown Eau Claire. Meredith Kervin Blankenheim recently took ownership of Forage EC. Since then, the business has changed drastically. Taking advantage of the time we all had to shut down, she moved Forage EC to a new location downtown and made some big moves and changes for the business. When things go back to "normal", you can expect to...

This week we travelled to Minneapolis Minnesota to sit with pro snowboarder Joe Sexton. Joe has been in the game for years, but more recently started his own snowboard brand with some friends. Public snowboards are now sold all over the world and Joe has been doing his best to keep up. He's learned a lot about business in the meantime.

This week we have another Eau Claire native on the show. Alicia Hash’s Art used to be an “afterthought” activity just for fun. These days it has become her full time career. Her creations from resin are something you really need to see to fully understand. Listen, get inspired, and go create something yourself!

Our guest this week grew up in Eau Claire, but now resides and works in the Minneapolis area. I first met him more than 10 years ago at the skatepark and was able to watch him blossom into a very talented artist and graphic designer. Art and business can indeed go hand in hand.

This week we caught up with an old classmate. Savannah and I graduated high school together in 2008, but really haven't kept in contact all that much. Since then, she has travelled all over the world creating and performing music. More recently she moved back to Eau Claire and is now co owner of 7 Suns Vintage store downtown. Tune in and hear us catch up and share stories.

This week we sat down and chatted with our friend and fellow Eau Claire business owner, Navontay Wilson. Navontay opened Premium Blendz Barber Lounge not long before the pandemic hit, but he hasn't let that get in the way of his success. What a time to start your first business venture.

This week we welcomed a new downtown business owner with a bit of a plant obsession. Don't worry, I mean that in a good way. Chris Buske recently opened Eau Claire's premier CBD and wellness shop called Wonders of Nature. I hope you enjoy this conversation about business, wellness, and growth.

This week we traveled to Minnesota to talk with St. Paul rap sensation Cashinova about his life, career, and new album “High Speed Cash”

This week we made sure to sit at least 6 feet away from our guest Aaron Krueger. I've know Krueger for years so it was about time I had him on the show. Krueger has been a tattooer for a long time and a few years back decided to go off on his own and opened his own place called Krueger Tattoo Studio with his wife. Covid-19 has been tough on small businesses, but it seems like nothing can shake thi...

This week our guest has the most beautiful singing voice I've ever personally heard. Naalia and her brother combine on this episode to talk music, diversity, and how they are navigating their blossoming success during such strange times.