Pressed for Presence

Brady McLean is a writer, a photographer, a brand therapist, and the co-founder of GoFastDontDie. In this episode, Brady shows up in a unique season of life where he’s been dealing with a spinal injury **insert Mike Tyson voice** that’s caused some high-level nerve damage for the last couple of weeks. That has meant little to no sleep. Little to no exercise. Hallucinations. And lots of time for co...

Parker Brown is a writer, a recording artist, and a musical instructor. In today's episode we dive deep into Parker's creative journey. We explore Parker's recent studio experience at the legendary Pachyderm Studios, his balance between family and career, and how he navigates the tricky territory of creative fulfillment and financial stability. Key Moments and Takeaways: - The role...

Peter Vanderloos is a founder and owner of Black Orchid Yoga and Cycle. In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of art, fitness, and entrepreneurship with Peter. Expect to learn about his previous career as rockstar with his band A Million Pieces, his pursuit of the love of his life when music stopped fueling him, and Peter & Katie's creation of Black Orchid Yoga & Cycle,...

Drew Korf (that's me!) is the host of Pressed for Presence and founder of Storyline Media Co. In this solo episode, I sit down to reflect on a busy season where I dove head-first into a chapter of self-inflicted burnout, rebuilding, and learning what it really means to “get good.” Over the past few months, I’ve been head-down in my business, rebuilding the foundation and getting back to the b...

Andrés Vega Jaimes is the founder of The Colombian Guy Coffee Van in Sheridan, Wyoming. In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the life and philosophy of Andrés from TCG Coffee Van. Andrés shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Colombia to creating a beloved coffee business in Sheridan, Wyoming.  We discuss his experiences growing up with a single mother, the impact of his Colombian...

Zach Peterson is the Founder of Tattooed and Successful, a streetwear brand rooted in the tattoo community and culture. In this episode, Zach shares the story behind T&S’s evolution from a grassroots brand in Boise, Idaho, to a bold new chapter in Arizona. We dive deep into the emotional and strategic decisions behind relocating the business, the challenges of leaving a hometown legacy, and th...

Daniel Robbins is a Co-Owner of Lab Management. In this episode, Daniel walks us through his journey of creating one of the biggest management agencies in the CrossFit space. From talking his way into internships at Wodapalooza and landing a mentorship and eventually a job with Matt O'Keefe in Miami, Daniel went all-in on his vision for representing athletes in his early 20's and did wha...

Drew Korf is a podcaster and the owner of Storyline Media Co. Welcome to another Solo Q&A episode! The questions you all submitted for this Q&A covered a wide range of topics from workout splits to biggest life lessons, and some of the questions prompted me to go deep on some topics that I haven't ever shared on the show until now. Expect to hear about: - My favorite books at the mome...

Brandon Mair is a world-class videographer. In today's episode, we have Boise native Brandon Mair (aka @basicbrando) on the podcast to share his decade-long journey of becoming a full-time traveling videographer. Starting with a dinosaur of a Nikon camera and a computer that could hardly handle video editing software, Brandon leaned into his passion for storytelling at the beginning of high s...

Tyler Geiger is the owner of Nock Performance and is a former police officer. In this episode, Tyler opens up about the identity shifts that come from changing careers, embracing fatherhood, and building a life rooted in discipline, honesty, and action. He shares the story of leaving behind a structured law enforcement career to bet on himself, diving headfirst into entrepreneurship with no backup...

Dylan Turner is a Professional Boxer from Las Vegas, Nevada. Dylan and his videographer Angelo set out on a 50 state roadtrip with the objective of fighting one boxer in each state. Inspired by a viral video of a YouTuber skateboarding across America, Dylan decided to take his skillset in boxing and set out on a similar journey to inspire people to go all-in on their dreams. While many people migh...

Casey Cole is an outfitter, hunting guide, and taxidermist in Montana. In this episode, Casey shares how saying "yes" and taking chances in the right moments allowed him to transform his passion for hunting into Cole Ridge Outfitters.  He opens up about trusting his gut in the early days of launching his guiding career, and what it took to tune out the potential of disappointing people a...

Dayne Dyer is the founder of Beartooth Performance in Billings, Montana. In this episode, Dayne shares the real story behind leaving a stable, high-paying career in medical sales to become a personal trainer. He talks about the fear of stepping into the unknown, the slow grind of building something new, and the deeper "why" that kept him going as he built Beartooth. We also talk about wh...

Kylie Nelson is a fashion influencer and content creator. In this episode, Kylie shares her journey from competitive fitness to content creation, and how her focus shifted from helping people feel strong in the gym to helping them feel confident in their clothes. What started with a few photos for a local boutique turned into a platform where she now has an audience of over 500,000 people and enco...

Ruby Hahn is an acrylic and mixed-media artist. Ruby's lifelong passion for art has taken shape in everything from classroom doodles to throwing flaming objects onto canvas as she's worked towards her career as a full-time artist. In this episode, Ruby shares what it took to go full-time with her painting career after years of bartending after graduating art school. She opens up about th...

Koni Dole is a co-founder of Montaniac , a sales team builder, and a former Division I athlete. Koni's story has inspired people across the state of Montana, but in this episode we highlight how Koni's high-profile injury thrust him into a box of being an "inspiration," and stripped him of being able to forge his own identity. After spending years in the spotlight, Koni left Mo...

Drew Korf (me!) is a podcaster and the founder of Storyline Media Co. For the first ever solo Q&A podcast, I answered 10 guest questions and opened up about what gets me up in the morning, my ongoing challenges with work/life balance, beliefs about karma and free will, and more. Key points in the show: Pull vs. push motivation Doing something you enjoy vs. doing something for financial gain Is...

Keith Lauver is a serial entrepreneur, and is the current founder of Atomic Elevator and Ella AI. In today's episode, Keith shared the many chapters of his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Starting in his teenage years, Keith developed his first company when he built a computer software program in the air travel space. He then went on to form and operat...

Nicky Freymond is a writer and social media manager for BarBend and The Morning Chalk Up. Nicky's story is an exceptional example of how following your passions can set you down a path towards building a beautiful life. Her journey evaporates the Sunk Cost Fallacy and serves as a great inspiration for being willing to change careers, move out of the country, start businesses, and give your al...

Zach Peterson is the owner of Tattooed & Successful and Empyre Fitness in Boise, Idaho. The term "brand" is often misconstrued for a logo on a T-shirt and a catchy tagline. But what does it take to turn a brand into a life force that builds community and gives a group of people a voice and a sense of belonging? In today's episode, expect to hear Zach open up about the long journ...

Jeremiah Warner is a tattooer from Billings, Montana. In today's special episode we sit down with Jeremiah, a talented black and white realism artist, for a podcast during a live tattoo session. Jeremiah's tattoo journey kicked off during COVID-19 and quickly became both his passion and his profession. We talked about the delicate balance for artists when their passion becomes their job,...

Wes Harshbarger is an Ultramarathon runner, and a Controller at a hospital in Dillon, Montana. In today's episode with Wes, we dive into the world of ultra running and cover everything from training regiments to the self-talk it requires to finish a race. Wes shares his journey into the world of ultra-endurance races, starting with the pivotal moment when a Cameron Hanes Instagram post inspir...

Koby Jeffers is the owner of Kava Roots in Billings, MT and is a former MMA Amateur World Champion. In today's episode, shot late-night at the new Kava Roots location in Billings, we covered a wide range of topics from Koby's childhood growing up on an island to his philosophies on living a limitless life. Koby was raised on an island called Ambergris Caye in Belize, and spent his summer...

Brady McLean is a creative across a variety mediums, a traveler, and a co-founder of Go Fast Don't Die and Only Co. . Today we got a chance to dive deep on a handful of subjects ranging from the bittersweet realities of making your passion your livelihood, to the invaluable lessons that heartache can teach you when you take the time to feel into it. In this episode, we got to lay the foundati...

Dan Lee is a graphic designer and is the owner of Destiny Kid Labs. Dan is one of the internet's (and my personal favorite) graphic designers. Based out of Sheridan Wyoming, Dan grew up in Philadelphia and earned a Master's Degree at Drexel University in Chemical Engineering before making his full-time jump to an art career. In today's conversation, we got to talk about Dan's p...