In this episode of the #365Firsts Podcast I tell you the story that lead to my first leadership lesson and what I learned from it. If you haven't done so, I recommend first listening to the First Time as a Platoon Commander episode.

In this episode of the First Time Story Series my guest was Judith Vergara. Judith shared the story of the first time she went to a gay bar and how this unlocked a chain of events that led to the discovery of her strength through vulnerability and self-expression.

Judith is an affiliate marketer, Podcaster, and nosy AF human. She’s passionate about learning people's stories - what makes, them happy, sad, what their desires are.

This is a raw, emotional, and powerful story/interview that exemplifies how our lives can change and what it takes.

In this episode of the First Time Story Series my guest was Stu Swineford. He shared the story of his first attempt with running 100 miles at one time in the Leadville 100.

This is an inspirational story about learning to push yourself past your limits and has many lessons on how to tackle the biggest of goals.

Stu is a digital marketing guy, the co-founder of Relish Studio. He is a vegan, distance runner, outdoor enthusiast, environmentalist and doer of stuff.

In this episode of the #365Firsts Podcast I share the story of my first stay in an AirBnB. While I created my AirBnB account in May, 2012, it wasn't until December, 2015, that I booked my first room in someone's home for $27 a night. The whole thing is definitely awkward at first...

In this episode of the First Time Story Series I was joined by Allison Jackson. She shared the story of the first time she competed in a figure competition. She covered her entire journey from deciding to compete to stepping on stage for the first time and eventually earning her pro card.

Allison is the founder of Allison Jackson Fitness. She is an NASM-certified personal trainer, Precision Nutrition-certified coach and ANBF pro masters figure competitor. She is also the host of the podcast Fit to Lead.

In this episode of the First Time Story Series my guest was Ryan Estes. He shared the story of his firs time trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Ryan is an excellent storyteller and we had many other great conversations about the beginner's mindset, benefits of first times, and discussed quite a few other topics!

This is a really fun, inspirational, and entertaining episode!

Ryan is the co-founder of Kitcaster – where they put the world’s top startup founders on the world’s top podcasts.

In this episode, of the #365Firsts Podcast, I share my story of my first time out of the gate as an entrepreneur and what I learned along the way. It starts with leaving the Marine Corps, becoming a life coach and the progression from there to what made me realize I didn't have a valid business.

The theme of this episode is that I always went for it, did what needed to be done and I have no regrets although I failed.

Have a listen and get inspired to get started with whatever you're putting off!

In this episode of the First Time Story Series my guest was Cynthia de Lorenzi. Cynthia shared the story of the first time she bought a house online and moved to a city she had never visited before!!

This interview is full of inspiration for anyone seeking a great story about following your intuition and allowing yourself to be guided by the magic of all that life has to offer.

Cynthia is a speaker, artist, photographer, former tech CEO & entrepreneur. She’s passionate about innovation, art, creativity & neuroscience.

In this episode of the First Time Story Series I was joined by Ido Singer. Ido shared the story of the first major loss in his life, that of his father. It's a story he has never shared in this format before.

Ido recounts the story beautifully starting with introducing us to his dad and how his life was changed by an accident at work that took a toll on him and lead to his death.

But he also tells us about how the changes in his dad impacted him and how the day his dad died - was a day he played the best game (basketball) of his life.

It's an incredibly moving story, that yes, brought me to tears.

Ido is an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. He's also the creator and host of the One Last Thought Podcast, a husband, father, leader, and instigator

This is a first time story that reminds us to let the people we love know how we feel about them.

In this episode of the #365Firsts Podcast I share with you my first experience going on a game show, The Price is Right, when I was a young Marine.

It's an experience I'll never, that was educational, but didn't quite go as I'd wanted...