In this episode of The Art of Hustle, we’re giving you a real-time family + business update as we close out the year.

We talk about Hannah stepping into her new role—what it means for our family rhythm, our leadership structure, and the season we’re entering. Then we break down the next wave of growth at Lift: youth programs as the pipeline, the mission, and the long game for impact in Bend.

We also pull back the curtain on what we’re building with the Reset Summit—why we’re launching it, what it stands for, and how it fits into the bigger vision of performance, leadership, and community wellness.

And because it’s Christmas season, we don’t skip the real stuff: how to stay present while still carrying ambition. How we protect our home, our marriage, our kids, and our faith—while still making moves.

If you’re trying to build something big without losing what matters most, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Art of Hustle, I sit down with Brighton — Central Oregon’s breathwork, recovery, and longevity specialist — for his first in-person podcast conversation.

We start at the beginning: growing up in Mount Shasta, a deep connection to nature, and the identity pressure that comes when performance becomes who you are. Brighton opens up about injuries, anxiety, and a defining moment on a rock wall that shaped his relationship with fear — and how a breathwork session years later helped him finally release what his body had been holding.

We go deep on:

• Why breathing is the hidden epidemic in modern health

• How breath impacts your nervous system, biomechanics, emotions, and performance

• The real meaning of toughness (and why hyper vs. hypo masculinity both miss the mark)

• Longevity beyond lifespan: healthspan, VO₂ max, respiratory rate, and why community matters

• “Healing isn’t a thing you do — it’s a way you live” (and how to audit your lifestyle without overwhelm)

We close with Brighton’s vision: building an ecosystem of holistic health, functional labs, and breath-led coaching — plus he hooks me up with a tool he’s partnering with: Intake Breathing magnetic nasal strips to improve nasal airflow for training and sleep.

If you’re trying to level up your health, regulate stress, recover better, and build real resilience — this one will hit.

Baltimore built his backbone. Bend revealed his purpose.

In this episode of The Art of Hustle, Cornelius Edison sits down with DaWayne Judd — business owner of Mirror Pond Dry Cleaners, civic leader, and community advocate — to unpack what it really means to lead from your roots.

From running the streets of Baltimore under the watchful eyes of neighborhood matriarchs to earning his MBA and becoming a voice for business equity in Central Oregon, DaWayne’s story is one of grit, grace, and growth.

He shares how “mother wit” — the wisdom of Black women who raised generations — shaped his leadership, why the definition of success keeps evolving, and how fighting for community remains his greatest hustle.

In this week’s Art of Hustle, Cornelius Edison sits down with Justin Coats, a Central Oregon entrepreneur and founder of LearnAIR (formerly known as Neesh AI), a company helping people understand and harness artificial intelligence for good.

This episode dives into:

The mindset of navigating change and transition

Lessons from failure, adaptability, and leadership

How AI is transforming business, creativity, and daily life

The importance of staying grounded and human in a tech-driven world

Justin’s story is a reminder that progress isn’t about avoiding discomfort—it’s about learning to enjoy the hard parts and turn them into growth.

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In this powerful episode, Cornelius and Hannah sit down to unpack what it really means to choose hard things—as coaches, athletes, and parents.

Hannah reflects on closing out her first full season as Head Coach of Trinity Volleyball, sharing the emotional highs, growing pains, and breakthroughs that came from building a program and leading young women to believe in themselves. Then, just as the final whistle blew on volleyball season, she signed up for something completely new—a half marathon.

Cornelius and Hannah dive into what that decision represents: stepping into discomfort, chasing growth over ease, and modeling for their athletes (and kids) what it means to do hard things on purpose.

From post-season reflections to pre-race mindset, they talk training, faith, identity, and how the lessons from one season feed the next. And, in true Lift fashion, they share how these same principles are shaping the Lift High School Performance Academy, launching in January to help Bend’s young athletes move, perform, and live with purpose.

If you’re in a season of transition—or need a reminder that the hard path is often the one that leads to growth—this conversation is for you.

On today’s episode of The Art of Hustle, I’m joined by Dan Vetras, CEO of Kollective Technology and a leader with over 30 years of experience running global companies at the intersection of tech, culture, and innovation.

Dan shares what it really takes to lead at scale — aligning teams across borders, building cultures that challenge without burning people out, and embracing the realities of an AI-driven, multi-generational workforce.

We dive into:

• The biggest lessons Dan learned leading global organizations.

• How to create a “positively challenging” culture that fuels growth.

• What leaders often underestimate about scaling internationally.

• How AI is reshaping business and leadership.

• Why generational change should be seen as an opportunity, not a threat.

If you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with practical wisdom to help you future-proof your leadership and company culture.

On this episode of The Art of Hustle, I sit down with Victoria Chiampas — a former educator turned entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and owner of Kid Strong Lake Oswego.

Victoria’s story is about more than just business. It’s about the courage to leave the classroom, the drive to launch ventures like Mom What’s Next, and the mission of building confidence and leadership in kids through Kid Strong.

We talk about:

• Why she pivoted from teaching to entrepreneurship.

• How she balances motherhood, advocacy, and ownership.

• The role of moms and families in shaping civic wellness.

• Hustle lessons every parent, entrepreneur, and leader needs to hear.

If you believe strong kids create strong cities, this conversation is for you.

What up, what up, what up! We’re back with another episode of the Art of Hustle Podcast. This one is all about transition—wrapping up a wild summer and stepping into the structure of fall.

Cornelius and Hannah reflect on their summer highlights, the nonstop “last hurrah” energy, and how volleyball coaching has been stretching Hannah in ways she never expected—teaching lessons about leadership, people-pleasing, and faith in the process.

We also talk family rhythms, intentional rest, Cornelius’s new leadership journey in Bend, and the importance of building traditions as the seasons shift. From coaching highs and lows to parenting wins and the grind of entrepreneurship, this episode is raw, fun, and full of real-life hustle.

Tap in to hear about:

• Summer highlights + family adventures

• Hannah’s first season as head coach

• The hard lessons of leadership and faith 🙏

• Corn’s new leadership cohort + civic work in Bend

• Building family rhythms as the kids start school

It’s a season of growth, grounding, and chasing wins on and off the court. Let’s get it!

What does it take to build something that truly lasts—something rooted in purpose, people, and process?

In this first-ever episode recorded in our official podcast studio, The Art of Hustle takes a meaningful step forward—not just in production, but in purpose. Hosts Cornelius and Hannah Edison sit down with Bobby Grover, owner of Thump Coffee, and a foundational leader in Bend, Oregon’s community and business culture.

Together, they explore how personal hardship clarifies purpose, why showing up daily matters more than going viral, and how a well-made cup of coffee can unlock something far deeper than caffeine. From chasing quality in every roast to creating a space where people feel seen and served, Bobby shares his journey of crafting more than just great coffee—he’s building a place where people belong.

This episode also marks the beginning of Lift the City—our new movement to invest in the health, connection, and development of Central Oregon through leadership, wellness, and community collaboration.

Legacy doesn’t happen by accident—it’s brewed daily. And sometimes, it starts with a simple smile and a shared cup of coffee.

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Topics Covered:

• Why community is the foundation of lasting leadership

• What makes Bend a place worth rooting into

• The real hustle: suffering, clarity, and staying the course

• Crafting culture through consistent excellence

• Why investing in people is good business strategy

Call to Action:

This week, invest in your city. Smile at a stranger. Grab coffee with someone building something. Lead with purpose—right where you are.