The Other Side of Success

Pastor and author Ian Simkins joins The Other Side of Success for a conversation on burnout, platform building, workaholism, marriage, fatherhood, and authentic faith. From social media pressure to being truly present at home, this episode challenges the idea of success and explores what it really means to live like Jesus in everyday life.

Mark Gentry opens up about how passivity nearly cost him his marriage—and the moment everything changed. This episode is a raw look at ownership, faith, and what it really means to lead as a man.

Summary In this episode of the Other Side of Success podcast, host Tyler Rutledge engages in a deep conversation with Lindsay Maestas, a writer, speaker, and author of 'Don't Burn Your Own House Down.' They explore Lindsay's journey through marriage, faith, and the challenges of writing her book. Lindsay shares her childhood experiences, the impact of her parents' divorce, and...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Hannah Nabors returns to share what’s happened since her life-altering accident — and how joy continues to rise from the valley. After closing the chapter on the courtroom case, Hannah steps into a new season marked by community support, bold advocacy, and a dream that once felt impossible: the Boston Marathon. In this episode, we dive into: • The emotional...

In this episode of The Other Side of Success , Tyler sits down with Hannah Nabors — a lifelong runner, coach, special education teacher, and mother of two — whose life changed in an instant on an ordinary morning drive to school. After being struck by a driver under the influence, Hannah survived a devastating accident that resulted in a below-the-knee amputation. What followed was not just physic...

From fronting High Flight Society to touring with Disciple and taking the national stage on NBC’s The Voice (Team Blake), Georgia native Jason Wilkes — known professionally as WILKES — has lived several lives in music. But behind the lights and stages was a husband and father wrestling with calling, identity, and what success really means. In this powerful close to the season, WILKES opens up abou...

In this episode, Tyler Rutledge interviews Shay Eskew, a remarkable individual who has overcome significant adversity, including being a burn survivor and competing in Ironman events. Shay shares his journey from childhood trauma to becoming a motivational speaker and author, emphasizing the importance of resilience, faith, and perspective in overcoming life's challenges. He discusses the role...

In this episode of the Other Side of Success podcast, host Tyler Rutledge speaks with Jen Jones, founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC. Jen shares her journey of faith, motherhood, and advocacy, particularly in relation to her daughter with Down syndrome. The conversation explores themes of purpose, community, and the importance of health and wellness. Jen discusses her new book, 'Divinely Diffe...

In This Episode: Tyler sits down with Emmy Award-winning ESPN broadcaster and author Lauren Sisler , whose life was forever changed at just 18 years old when she lost both parents within hours of each other to prescription drug overdoses . What followed was years of grief, shame, and silence — but also an incredible journey of redemption, faith, and purpose . Today, Lauren uses her platform to tel...

Episode Summary This is as personal as it gets. It's raw and 100% unedited. I sit down with my grandparents—married 70 years —to capture the stories, grit, and faith that shaped our family. Born into the shadow of the Great Depression, they watched World War II reshape America, raised 4 kids , loved 11 grandchildren , and now cheer for 23 great-grandchildren . Nanny shares how playing the chur...

About Today’s Guest: Jon Root is a sports and entertainment media professional whose contagious energy and unapologetic personality made him one of the youngest in-arena hosts in professional sports. From the San Jose Sharks to the Santa Cruz Warriors, he helped create some of the most-watched team content in history. A three-sport athlete in high school and former college football player at Azusa...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Other Side of Success , Tyler sits down with Niki Noto Palmer — a dynamic multimedia personality with over 15 years in broadcasting. From ESPN sideline reporter to Atlanta Falcons host, Niki lived her dream job early. But as life shifted, so did her calling. Today she pours her passion into mentoring student-athletes, shaping the next generation through medi...

In this episode, Tyler Rutledge sits down with Andy Kennedy , head men’s basketball coach at UAB and one of the most respected voices in college hoops. From his small-town roots in Louisville, Mississippi, to a standout playing career at NC State and UAB, to leading Ole Miss for 12 years and now his alma mater, Coach AK’s story is packed with grit, resilience, and perspective. Andy opens up about:...

In this powerful episode of The Other Side of Success , Tyler Rutledge sits down with his close friend and personal financial advisor, Arthur Strauss — President & CEO of Strauss Financial Group. Arthur’s journey takes him from a promising baseball career cut short by a devastating injury, to building a thriving financial practice, to facing the fight of his life with a Hodgkin’s lymphoma diag...

This week on The Other Side of Success, Tyler sits down with Ashlyn Kuyrkendall—better known online as The Triple Threat Mom. Ashlyn has built a fast-growing Instagram following of over 26,000 by helping women find affordable fashion, avoid the comparison trap, and stay grounded in their faith and family. But behind the curated reels and shopping links is a story of resilience, risk, and calling....

What do you do when the dream doesn’t go as planned? In this episode of The Other Side of Success, Tyler Rutledge sits down with his good friend Blake Smith — a former Mississippi State relief pitcher whose story is packed with grit, humility, and lessons that go far beyond the baseball field. Blake’s journey took him from small-town Alabama to junior college records, to walking on at Mississippi...

Legendary coach Josh Niblett joins Tyler Rutledge to kick off Season 2. From his days as an Alabama national champion under Gene Stallings to building dynasties at Hoover and Gainesville, Niblett shares how faith, discipline, and family keep him grounded through pressure, expectations, and the constant pursuit of excellence. Coach Josh Niblett is one of the winningest and most respected high schoo...

In the Season One finale of The Other Side of Success , Tyler sits down with Alabama’s most trusted voice during crisis — Chief Meteorologist James Spann . Known for his calm presence during deadly tornado outbreaks, Spann opens up about the private storms he’s weathered behind the camera: a broken home, early trauma, and the long road to faith and forgiveness. This episode is packed with wisdom,...

In this episode of The Other Side of Success , Tyler Rutledge welcomes Tommy McCollister , founder of High Level Husband — a global ministry that equips men to lead boldly at home, at work, and in the kingdom. Tommy’s story is anything but surface-level. Raised in chaos, hardened by trauma, and later fueled by success that left him empty, Tommy opens up about what it took to finally surrender — an...

In this powerful Independence Day special, Tyler Rutledge sits down with Michael Stafford — a decorated U.S. Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and survivor of a life-altering IED blast in Iraq. Michael lost his left leg in combat but refused to let that injury define his future. From battlefield trauma to personal redemption, from addiction to spiritual breakthrough, this conversation is raw,...

🎧 Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Tyler Rutledge sits down with Nashville recording artist, Ironman triathlete, and philanthropist Ryan Kinder to go far beyond the spotlight. From bar gigs in Tuscaloosa to touring with legends like Eric Clapton and John Fogerty, Ryan’s story is one of grit, grief, and growth. They dive into his pivot from baseball to music, the emotional high of perfor...

Keywords nonprofit, developmental disabilities, community, faith, entrepreneurship, mental health, family support, success, advocacy, inclusion In this episode of The Other Side of Success , Tyler Rutledge interviews Lindy Williamson Cleveland, founder and executive director of Unless U , a Birmingham-based nonprofit that creates inclusive community experiences for adults with developmental disabi...

In this power-packed episode of The Other Side of Success , Tyler Rutledge sits down with Michael and Courtney Weaver — the powerhouse couple behind Weaver Sales Academy and The Insurance Buzz Podcast . From sitting in lawn chairs in a sheetrock-covered office during their agency buildout to launching a 7-figure AI coaching venture for insurance pros, their story is one of grit, purpose, and relen...

In this deeply honest and vulnerable conversation, Tyler sits down with Mickenzie Vought, Senior Director of Community at OnSite , co-host of the Living Centered Podcast , and an advocate for mental and emotional health. They unpack everything from anxiety and panic attacks to the lasting effects of purity culture and spiritual shame. Mickenzie opens up about her early battles with anxiety, how ch...

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