The Jalapeño

The hypnotizing, memorizing, muscle-reading, mind-voyaging showman, Nat Lawson, has been a student of human potential since he was a kid. As a live performer and the youngest ever certified consulting hypnotist, Nat has dazzled clients and audiences all over the world. At age 8 he became hooked on magic - mesmerizing family, friends, and teachers with his acute focus, sleight of hand, and command...

Chris Gentile is the creator and owner of Pilgrim Surf + Supply, a surf and apparel shop in Brooklyn. Chris is a visual artist, a surfing enthusiast, and a filmmaker who has combined his creative interests and love of the ocean to craft a unique lifestyle for himself, which we discuss on this episode. Some topics covered: Creative intuition Authenticity Curiosity Adaptability

Ryan Duffy -- international explorer and adventurer shares his experiences and advice on story finding and telling.

Bennett Sullivan: banjo expert, entrepreneur, founder of tunefox shares his story on Episode 13

As a long-time business owner in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill, Ms. Brown believes in the power of art and the importance of protecting it. For nearly thirty years she has provided custom framing and art consultation to her customers, spreading good energy in her community all the while. In this episode, she explains more about her journey as an independent entrepreneur.

Rich Awn is a man of many talents. Owner of Mombucha Kombucha, Rich operates out of his shared kitchen space/dreamspace called Magick City in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Smart, funny, tuned-in, Rich is a unique character and a contributor of positivity and improvement.

Expert sailor and master woodworker, Nat Benjamin, shares his story on episode 10

Barber, entrepreneur -- the one-and-only Mike Sposito

What do you do with a life? Oil painter, adventurer, lifelong journeyman Geoff Parker shares his thoughts on art and much more.

Ian Ridgeway is on a journey, hard at work developing his company, FUEL (Foundation for Underway Experiential Learning). Aiming to build a 115-foot steel schooner, Ian will take gutsy students all over the world as crew members. In this episode, Ian elaborates on his vision and the incomparable gift of learning through outdoor adventure. http://www.thesteelschooner.org/

Take care of your health so you can take care of your life. Riki Bryan will show you how. Riki is the owner of Hardboiled Holistics, a fitness speakeasy in Brooklyn where he coaches and guides his clients toward physical strength and mobility. With ambitions spanning beyond physical training, Riki plans to use HB as a step toward his larger goal to create a lifestyle rehabilitation retreat. In thi...

What drives your creativity? Pierce Meehan is a visual artist working with materials related to 'aquaculture'. His latest focus his surf panel series, inspired by his southern California roots and love of family. In this episode, Pierce discusses his inspirations, aspirations, and roundabout way of ending up where he is now. Enjoy!

Why does reading matter? Ted Thompson, author of "The Land of Steady Habits", shares ideas on how reading stories can spark our potential.

Rob Herschenfeld is a jack of many trades. Woodwork, metalwork, building, design, restoration - Rob has mastered them all. His design firm Ar & Dee is active in Brooklyn and Manhattan, sought after for creative strategy, taste, and dedication to quality. He has a diverse and well-known list of clients, having worked with groups like Pilgrim Surf + Supply, Roberta's Pizza, Brooklyn Roasting Company...

What does it take to be a good leader? This question and more are explored in this episode. George Casey, Jr. is a four star General who served 41 years as an American soldier, eventually leading as the 36th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Known for his integrity, candor, and humor, General Casey is widely credited with restoring balance to the Army during one of the most unusual periods in polit...

Cory Schneider is the starting goalie for the New Jersey Devils. The day before his last game of the 2015-2016 season, Cory and I discussed his background and what it takes to excel as a teammate and a leader. Thank you for listening. For more information check out: www.thejalapenoshow.com