In this episode of Atypical Journey, Namketa sits down with Maxwell Bentley, video producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Bentley Media.

Maxwell is known for helping brands and leaders tell powerful stories through video, blending cinematic craft with strategic clarity. He walks us through his path from his early passion for filmmaking to building and scaling a creative business. At only 17, his work attracted Roblox as his first major client, marking an early moment of success and rapid growth.

But behind that success lies a journey shaped by risk, ambition, failure, and deep personal transformation. Maxwell speaks openly about doubt, fear, and the pressure of carrying a vision as circumstances begin to turn against him.

Somewhere along his journey, everything collapsed. The success vanished, and he entered the darkest season of his life, marked by loss, grief, bankruptcy, and financial collapse. He hit rock bottom, with nothing left to lean on except the decision to keep going.

What makes this conversation powerful is not the hardship itself, but the honesty with which Maxwell reflects on resilience, inner drive, and the choice to keep moving forward even when confidence is shaken and the future feels uncertain.

This episode is a reminder that success is rarely linear, that rebuilding is often invisible, and that purpose can survive even the hardest seasons.

An honest, thoughtful conversation for creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating transitions in life or career.

In this episode of Atypical Journey, Sarah Drake shares her inspiring path from rural America to fighting for clean water, education, and women’s empowerment globaly.

A single mom, artist, and activist, Sarah overcame gatekeeping, harassment, and health struggles to create real impact through Her Arts in Action.

🔥 Topics Covered:

✅ Turning adversity into activism

✅ The real struggles of running a nonprofit

✅ Gatekeeping & harassment in fundraising

✅ The fight for clean water & girls’ education

✅ Motherhood & biracial identity in activism#inspiration

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Andrea Bartoli shares his journey of faith, peace mediation, and humanitarian work. He reflects on the power of invitations, the role of spirituality, and the challenges of navigating global conflicts. As an immigrant in New York and a leader in Sant’Egidio, he discusses trust in mediation, the impact of serving the homeless, and why hope is essential for change.A powerful conversation on faith, community, and the path to peace.

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of behavioral science with Matt Wallaert, a seasoned behavioral scientist with nearly 20 years of experience. Matt opens up about his journey from academia to working with startups and Fortune 500 companies. He shares candid insights about the challenges he faced, including the dark moments, and how he pioneered the application of behavioral science to tackle real-world problems. We discuss his approach to effecting change, his open stance on sharing knowledge, and his belief in the power of democratizing behavioral science. This conversation is filled with wisdom, humor, and thought-provoking ideas about how we can use science to improve lives and navigate the complexities of our world. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about change, resilience, and making a lasting impact!