Uncharted

What happens when you stop waiting until you feel ready and decide to step into the unknown? In this episode of Uncharted, I sit down with Matthew to talk about building a personal brand, leaving college, making money through social media, running a marathon, surrounding yourself with people who challenge you, and learning to do hard things even when you don't feel like it. We also dive into s...

What if the life you want is on the other side of the decision you're afraid to make? In this episode of Uncharted, I sit down with entrepreneur Luke Dobson to talk about taking risks, building an unstoppable mindset, and turning a vision into reality. Luke went from working at Trader Joe's making $16–$17 an hour to building a successful content and advertising business. He shares how he o...

Welcome to Season 2 of UNCHARTED. 🎙️I’m officially back in Arizona, and I’m starting Season 2 by opening up about the biggest changes happening in my life right now. After spending the past couple of years in Utah, I made the decision to move back to my home state and start a completely new chapter. In this episode, I’m sharing why I moved, what I’ve learned about myself, how my mindset has change...

In this episode of Uncharted, I sit down with Mayzie, Eddie, and Colby, the founders of EvoGen, a community built around young entrepreneurs who are actively building businesses while learning along the way. We dive into some of the biggest mental battles young entrepreneurs face: being afraid to look foolish, overvaluing preparation, comparing yourself to people online, and feeling like you’re fa...

After losing his wife to cancer at just 25, Howard was forced to rebuild his life from the ground up. What happened next completely changed his perspective on grief, success, entrepreneurship, and the future. In this episode of Uncharted, Howard shares how his darkest season pushed him toward a new purpose, how he built a successful videography business, and why he believes struggling might actual...

What if everything you’ve been chasing isn’t what actually leads to happiness? In this episode of Uncharted, we sit down with a BYU–Hawaii student turned entrepreneur and author of Happier Us. She shares her journey from studying on the beaches of Hawaii to serving a mission in Canada, making the difficult decision to leave college, and writing a book exploring the connection between science, psyc...

In this episode of Uncharted, Daniel Beddoes shares his incredible journey from becoming one of Ohio’s top drum majors to serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, discovering songwriting during his mission, and building a life as both a firefighter and country artist. We dive into faith, military life, PTSD, purpose, relationships, fear of success, and the healing power of music. This is an honest conver...

At 18, Jay dropped out of college, packed up his life in Vegas, and drove 23 hours to Florida in a beat-up manual with no cruise control. The car broke down, he almost went to jail in Texas for weed, and somehow that chaos turned into a path toward real estate and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we talk about: Moving across the country with no real plan Getting pulled over in Texas and realizin...

Skyler Colvin grew up everywhere—from Idaho to Australia to the rougher parts of Austin, Texas—but his real journey started when he gave up his lifelong soccer dreams to serve a mission. In this episode, Skyler opens up about exact obedience, depression after coming home, relearning how to walk with God, and why vulnerability might be the antidote to our “lonely pandemic.” If you’ve ever felt behi...

Everyone sees the views, no one sees the cost. In this episode of Uncharted, creator Brandon DeLuna pulls back the curtain on what being a content creator is really like—from BYU Honor Code drama and viral tampon videos to building a clothing brand, handling hate, and learning to stop caring what people think. If you’ve ever thought about betting on yourself and posting anyway, this one’s for you....

In this episode of Uncharted, I sit down with Jimmy Rex, entrepreneur, podcast host, and former top-producing real estate agent, to discuss what it really takes to build an extraordinary life. Jimmy shares how he became Utah’s #1 real estate agent, why most people hold themselves back, and the mindset shifts that helped him create success in business, relationships, and personal growth. We dive in...

What happens when a torn ACL completely changes the direction of your life? In this episode of Uncharted, I sit down with Brad to discuss how an injury led him from studying architecture to becoming a physical therapist and business owner with seven clinic locations. We dive into the fears that stop people from starting businesses, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and...

In this inspiring conversation, Brayden Black shares his journey from seminary teaching to psychology and coaching, revealing how a life-changing shift transformed his relationship with God from transactional to transformational. He discusses the power of trusting divine guidance, embracing uncertainty, overcoming limiting beliefs, and pursuing meaningful growth. Through personal stories and coach...

In this episode of Uncharted, Aubrie shares her story of becoming seriously ill in 2021 and the long road to finally getting answers. What started as unexplained pain quickly turned into years of doctor visits, rare vascular diagnoses, feeding tubes, multiple major surgeries, and moments where she truly feared for her life. She talks about growing up in Utah, struggling to feel understood in schoo...

In this episode of Uncharted Podcast, I sit down with Chance to talk about how one devastating moment changed the trajectory of his life forever. At just 17 years old, Chance lost his childhood home in a house fire, a moment that forced him to rebuild mentally, emotionally, and financially. That experience sparked his entrepreneurial journey, leading him to start businesses at a young age, step in...

What does it take to launch a business when the odds are stacked against you? Brock Painter opens up about his "blind optimism" that kept him going through years of financial struggle, living on faith, and supporting a growing family. He shares the pivotal moments, the sacrifices, and the unwavering belief in himself and his vision that ultimately led to a thriving community. From the unexpected i...

In this episode of Uncharted, we sit down with Frank Romney, a lifelong adventurer, physical therapist, and dedicated humanitarian. From climbing Denali with blind wounded warriors to exploring the depths of caves, Frank has spent decades pushing his own limits — all while helping others rise above theirs. He shares stories from his 38+ years as a physical therapist, his work with the Warrior Rize...

In this episode of Uncharted, I sit down with Austin Whitney to talk about what it really means to walk away from security and build a life on your own terms. Austin shares his journey from starting his first entrepreneurial venture in 2018 to going fully self-employed in 2021, followed by his wife in 2022. Together, they made the difficult decision to leave behind traditional stability — includin...

In this episode of Uncharted, Austin Tesch shares the story behind his decision to walk away from a college soccer scholarship to pursue content creation full-time. What many people would consider risky or even reckless became, for him, a step toward alignment. We talk about the pressure to follow the traditional path, the realities of making money on social media, and how finding Christianity res...

What if the very thing that made you feel different is actually your greatest advantage? In this episode of Uncharted, Jeffery Mann shares his story of growing up adopted and Black in predominantly white spaces — and how learning to navigate rooms where he never fully “fit in” shaped his identity, confidence, and drive. We talk about stepping into the unknown, walking away from comfort, rebuilding...

In this episode of Uncharted, I sit down with motivational speaker and host of The Progress Podcast, Noah Cannon, for an honest conversation about mental health, suicide prevention, and personal growth. Noah shares his personal journey, the moments that made his mission real, and how he turned pain into purpose. We talk about what real progress looks like when you’re struggling, how to support fri...

In this episode of Uncharted, I sit down with Kaysen Stevens — an entrepreneur, top-performing sales leader, and coach who’s built success at a young age by thinking differently. Kaysen grew up around entrepreneur parents, launched his company Not A Thrift Store, and scaled it to $500,000 in revenue within six months. He went on to become the #1 sales rep in his solar company, lead the #1 team nat...

In this episode of Uncharted, I sit down with country artist Jackson Hartley to talk about creativity, identity, and the moments that change everything. Jackson started his journey at just 16 years old, working professionally in video and photography and creating everything from commercials to personal films. Along the way, he fell in love with country music and began finding his voice not just be...

Johnny moved out at 16 and learned early how to survive on his own. He joined the Air Force, built a life around discipline and purpose, and later found himself coaching at the highest level in the NBA. From the outside, it looked like he had “made it.” Then everything changed. After a serious helicopter accident, long periods of unemployment, and ongoing back surgeries, Johnny was forced to sit s...

What do you do when you don’t want to keep going—but you do anyway? In this episode of Uncharted, I sit down with Jacob Johnson, an insurance agent whose career was born out of one of the darkest seasons of his life. Jacob opens up about nearly losing himself—and how running became the habit that helped keep him here when everything felt overwhelming. We talk about how fitness helped quiet the dar...