Bring It Out

On Episode 7 of the Bring It Out podcast, Ben sits down with Jon Tyson to talk about how our character formation is way more important than our gifts and competencies. Jon is the Lead Pastor at Church of the City in New York City. He is the author of multiple books, including Beautiful Resistance and The Intentional Father. We dive into how to know yourself, recognize the major themes in your life, and redefine how you think about significance. We even cover how you can begin to bring out the unique gifts and callings in your children.

In Episode 6 of the Bring It Out podcast, Ben sits down with Christian Huang to talk about where vision comes from and how it expands. Christian is the Founder of Mobilize Love and he's also the chaplain for the San Francisco Giants. We dive into these topics: how vision can only expand if we're faithful with the little we have in the beginning, why you should be willing to raise funds for your vision, and how to encourage yourself when things get hard. Christian shares how we care too much about what others think of us and how this keeps us from pursuing our purpose.

In Episode 5 of the Bring It Out podcast, Ben has a riveting conversation with Minnie Lee. Growing up in a traditional Korean family had huge implications for Minnie's overwhelming need to achieve. And she did achieve - at companies like Fox and Disney, as well as helping Uber get off the ground before most of us ever heard of it. She shares about her own experience with burnout and what you should consider if you're thinking about transitioning into a new vocation. Perhaps the biggest lesson from Minnie comes when she shares all that she's learned through her own experience with chronic pain and whether or not pain can take away our purpose. 

In Episode 4 of the Bring It Out podcast, Ben has a compelling conversation with Trae Stephens. Trae is a partner at Founders Fund and a co-founder of Anduril Industries. Trae talks about how to align your vocation with what gives you life, how to steward influence well, what kinds of ideas capture people's attention, and what it takes to carry heavier assignments in life.

In this bonus episode, Lindsey Lee interviews Ben Pilgreen about how to prepare for the coming year. Ben acknowledges that the pandemic caused us to come close and think short-term over the past two years, but he also shares how now is the time to get back to dreaming again. He even walks us through a process for gaining or regaining our vision, as well as how we can close the gap between our current reality and the vision we are pursuing.

In Episode 3 of the Bring It Out podcast, Ben sits down with Jonathan Mayes. Jonathan is Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Albertsons Companies, which employs nearly 300,000 associates. 

Jonathan shares what led him to this role and how he cultivates passion in his life. He shares his top 10 tips for career success and why we should begin to see the word "discipline" as a positive thing for our lives. 

In Episode 2 of the Bring It Out podcast, Ben has a fascinating conversation with Ruthie Kim. Ruthie is a writer, a speaker, a coach, a visionary, and the founder of Because Justice Matters, a faith-based non-profit that has been building pathways to brighter futures for women and girls since 2008.

Ruthie shares how she moved from a small village in England to San Francisco at the age of 18. She talks about the gifts we can find in seasons of uncertainty. We also cover transitions, grief, and our temptation to go back to what’s safe.

Ben Pilgreen is joined by Atul Dighe, a futurist who advises senior executives of some of the world’s largest companies. Atul shares helpful insights about how you can prepare for whatever your future might hold. As someone who’s been around some of the most successful people in the world, he breaks down the difference between leaders who are in it for others versus those who are only in it for themselves.