The Constant Quest Podcast

In the second part of this 2 part conversation with Brennen & Donnie Fetner, they further explore their experience raising their son, Micah.  Micah was adopted from Ukraine and has down syndrome and ASD (autism spectrum disorder).  They describe what their daily life is like, and how making this decision has impacted their lives up to this point and will continue into the future.  They discuss cha...

This episode of The Constant Quest Podcast is Part 1 of a 2 part conversation Tine and Taylor have with Brennen and Donnie Fetner.  Donnie is a return guest on the show and this time being joined by his wife, Brennen.  They talk about the pursuit of individual growth while also working together as a parenting duo to their four children.  They talk about the importance of their morning routine wher...

Mayor of North Augusta, SC, Briton Williams joins the show to talk to Tine and Taylor about an array of topics.   Briton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, and talks about a career change, moving from a previous role in banking.  He gives insight into his responsibilities as mayor, and the importance of having an aligned vision to move a city forward.  North Augusta was  in the direct line...

Tine and Taylor are joined by Doctor of Physical Therapy, Daniel Morales.  Daniel started as Taylor's PT several years ago which grew into a great friendship.  He has an insatiable desire for learning in many areas of life, including his diagnostic process in PT, meditation, sculpting, and more.  Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation that has been nearly a year in the making, and it was cert...

Endurance athlete Lindsay Walter sits down with Tine and Taylor in this in-person episode to share her inspirational story.  She was an athlete from an early age, and began finding success on the basketball court as she was heavily recruited as a high school player.  She played collegiately at University of Minnesota - Duluth, where she also ran her first marathon while a student there.  Since, sh...

In this episode, Tine and Taylor are joined by Matt Jaco. Matt talks about how an impromptu trip with a classmate while in pharmacy school ignited a love for the western U.S. Nearly 20 years later, now with the family of five, Matt talks about how his family recently made a month-long road trip out west in an RV. He talks about highlights and challenges of the trip. Matt also shares how his son's...

Tine and Taylor are joined by Emily Scott Robinson for today's episode. Emily is a talented singer-songwriter with John Prine's Oh Boy Records, who uses her music as a beautiful form of self-expression. She takes us through her journey of pursuing music as a full time career and how some of her early performances helped shape her mindset and appreciation for her craft - a beautiful reminder to us...

Tine is fresh off of a two month van trip across America in a Ford Transit he and his girlfriend Nikki outfitted.  He talks about his trip, challenges, what he learned, and how he feels now that it has had a couple of weeks to sink in.  Taylor has a unique perspective on the subject having completed a similar trip two years ago.  He is able to to offer a helpful lens of how his trip fit in the gra...

In this episode, Tine and Taylor are joined by Dan Gomer. Dan talks about his path of leaving a career as a high school teacher and basketball coach to pursue a real estate business.  After feeling burned out, he and his family went on a 6 week trip to a remote area in Costa Rica.  On this trip, he allowed himself for the first time to slow down, be present, and "do nothing".  He discussing on the...

In this episode Tine and Taylor chat with Tine's classmate Ailly Welch.  Ailly was born to Puerto Rican parents in the Bronx, NY, and experienced full hearing loss at a very early age.  She shares her experiences throughout life and in the workplace, as well as discusses some general best practices when interacting with people with hearing loss.  Tine and Taylor also talk to Ailly about working wi...

In his own words, Ryan Garvey is a follower of Jesus Christ, and the rest is just details. But some of those details include being a husband to his amazing, beautiful wife, Victoria, and father to their three children: Eamon, George, and Lucy. Ryan is the co-founder of Thee Uncommon, a business and movement that exists to inspire and empower men to design and live their most Uncommon lives. They a...

In this episode Taylor interviews Tine and they discuss updates in his life.  They cover his career transition as it stands today where he has officially left his job of 18+ years.  Tine goes into detail about growth, comparing his mental health and mindset today with previous periods in his life.  They also talk about Tine's upcoming van trip across America! He and his partner have bought a deliv...

It has been a while since Tine and Taylor have caught up with each other on updates in their own lives.  In this two-part series, they play host-guest with each other similar to the format of episodes 1-4.  Taylor is up first as the guest from a beautiful park setting in Charlotte where he offers updates on his venture of becoming a business owner through franchising.  He goes into depth on findin...

In this episode Tine and Taylor are joined by Ryan Timmerman.  Ryan currently lives as an expat in Switzerland working as an executive in the power industry.  He shares his path from growing up in a small town in South Carolina to living all across the world.  He talks about the importance of voicing your career desires, and when possible, being flexible and willing to take risks.  Ryan speaks on...

As the Executive Director of SC Economics, Chandler Jordan discusses her non-profit's role in educating teachers in South Carolina in the areas of economics and personal finance, and offers extensive resources to assist in better educating our students.  She acknowledges personal finance can be scary, but simply talking about it and taking an interest can be the gateway to enabling us to live more...

Tine and Taylor are rejoined in this episode by the sensei, Nicole Griffin! Nicole was the very first guest on the Constant Quest Podcast discussing presence.  She makes her return to talk about nervous system regulation.  She gives an in depth description of the nervous system and the importance of its effect on our physical and mental health.  She provides tips on what it feels like to be in a s...

In this episode, Tine and Taylor are joined by Sergio Ricardo Santos.  They talk about Sergio's path from CEO of one of the largest healthcare companies in South America to goat cheese producer, bed and breakfast host, restaurant owner, rug sewer and so much more.  Sergio talks about how we need to enjoy the process of constructing your dream life while it's underway.  He talks about some of the c...

In this episode Tine and Taylor talk with Meg Syms about how a focus on history instilled by her grandparents led her to anthropology at William & Mary and on to a career in architecture and historic preservation.  They discuss the economic and social impact that historic preservation has on a community.  In this actual Sunday morning coffee conversation in Meg's 1910s house in historic Earlewood...

Wow! Happy 1 year anniversary to The Constant Quest Podcast!   In this episode, Tine and Taylor reflect on the past year both personally and about their experiences with the podcast.  They talk about the power of just getting started, from recording Episode 0 with an iPhone from a couple of notes scratched out with a crayon to what all has transpired in 1 year's time.  They also highlight each of...

Sarah is a musician and neuromuscular massage therapist from the Bay Area.  In this conversation she chats with Tine and Taylor about self-preservation and how we need to "leave some in the tank" so we aren't running on empty.  She gives her perspective on adopting from other cultures and religions that she has experienced through experience and travel.  Sarah is a talented musician and is the lea...

Tine and Taylor are joined by their friend Ramira Alamilla.  Ramira has had an extensive career in education in several different capacities, including teaching, career counseling, and administration in Montessori school.  In this episode they discuss some challenges and inequities of the current education model and how they might stifle creativity, individuality, and self-confidence.  This is a c...

In this episode Tine and Taylor talk about balance and the ebb and flow between taking action and giving ourselves grace to make space in our lives.  They talk about how taking small steps can catapult us towards big changes in our lives leading to a complete perspective shift.  They discuss how American culture pushes us to constantly want more which can lead to lack of fulfilment.  They also cov...

Tine and Taylor are joined in this episode by Rho Sims.  Rho is a mother of four, podcast host, realtor, and entrepreneur.  She discusses how despite "success" in multiple fields, she was called to pursue a more meaningful path.  Her faith, positivity, confidence, and drive certainly inspire.  This conversation covers her journey thus far, purpose, podcasting, self-care, mentors, and so much more....

In this episode, Tine and Taylor are joined by AI industry expert Jack Forester.  Jack is the host of the "Is AI Coming For Your Job?" podcast.  They discuss some of the ways in which AI may augment or replace many occupations within our current workforce.  What does that mean for individuals who are impacted by these advances in AI? How soon is this happening? What will this do to mental health a...

In this episode Tine and Taylor talk about the provocative question "Should we all be leaving our corporate jobs?"  This question came as a result of a group coaching program that the co-hosts are going through hosted by former Constant Quest Podcast guest Nicole Griffin.  The program entitled "Staying grounded in your growth zone" got the wheels turning so much that Tine and Taylor wanted to addr...