Passion Pod

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.

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.