Dauntless

Let’s face it. Not everyone can make millions out of their passion. But the professional artists who have gone that road have so much to teach us about balancing that passion with the need to have a profession that pays the bills. Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur or any other kind, there is so much to take away from the stories of artists who decided to break away from old habits and build real deal careers without having to sacrifice their passion. In this episode, Dr. Kate Hixson brings in visual artist, musician, and entrepreneur Cory Stowers to share how he went from his formative years as a budding graffiti artist trying to fit into the street art culture to becoming the multifaceted creative entrepreneur he is today. You will learn about the critical role of mentorship and community in the development of your craft and how important it is to build a toolbox of skills and an arsenal of little tricks that you can use to make your mark in the world (and some serious money in your pocket while you’re at it).

The journey to success never happens overnight. We’ve heard of successful people having a clear picture of what they wanted their lives to look like from a young age, but what if you don’t have a vision of how you want it to be? In this episode, Kate Hixson talks with Jason Teeters, a man with many different chapters and paths in his life. Growing up from a humble background, Jason eventually worked with the United Nations. Don’t miss some amazing life lessons from Jason as he shares how you can live a life by design that is not dictated by where you come from.

For many people, having children means putting your personal life and personal goals on pause. How do you maintain your own growth and interest while focusing on being parents? In this episode, Kate Hixson talks with Tommy and Polly Hilleke, an outdoors power couple living in Colorado. They're avid kayakers with numerous awards on their shelf. They've traveled the world jumping from one high achievement to the next. On top of that, they're raising four sons to be absolute savages in a variety of extreme sports - from big mountain skiing to incredible kayaking expeditions. These boys are crushing it at everything that they do. How do you keep crushing it in your own life while raising dauntless children? Find out on this episode where we're exploring life lessons from the world's preeminent overachievers.

In today’s episode, Kate chats to renowned world-and Canadian champion whitewater kayaker, Nick Troutman about his career as a professional kayaker, how he got into the sport and how he is able to push boundaries in himself and in the kayaking community as he overcomes fears and challenges on a regular basis. Nick shares his insights on making life decisions that follow your passion - not societal norms. Kate and Nick both have valuable advice on how exactly you too can CRUSH your fears.

Discussion points

• What a competition day looks  like for Nick
• Nick’s scariest moment 
• Having a “Win or Learn” mentality
• Looking past the big paycheck and doing what you love 
• The importance of preparation - for “overnight success” 
• Dealing with Fear
• Knowing the difference between fear and danger (Fear is not real)
• Getting rid of negative self-talk 
• Overcoming fear by breaking it down into smaller “chunks”
• Not letting society determine your success
• Setting a goal of success to increase potential
• Overcoming childhood fears of water and heights
• Fear isn’t real - push past it 
• Managing risk (because while fear isn’t real, danger still is)
• What’s in the near future for Nick?
• Challenge to focus on your fears

Resources:

The Crush Method

Nick Troutman Podcast - The Art of Awesome

Nick Troutman Instagram

Nick Troutman Facebook

Nick Troutman’s YouTube Channel

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What’s better than a superhero? Finding out your unique superpower and becoming your own superhero. Doctor Kate Hixson talk about the keys to unlocking your superpower and spoon-feeding it to the world.

Eye on the end game. Find yourself a mentor. Say yes to the next thing. Embrace the journey.  Crush it.  I am talking to the fantastic Brent Taylor, who built his photography career one frame at a time. And he is telling us all about how he got here and what he learned along the way.

Episode 2 is all about fashion model, Amy Hixson.  Amy’s seemingly effortless journey from gangly teenager to world famous model is packed with great stories and advice.  Join Amy and Kate as they talk about cross-country trips, world travel and the uniquely surreal experience of seeing your own face on the cover of a magazine.  Naturally, we had to learn how this woman made such an amazing transformation look uncomplicated.  Join us!

Episode 1 of the Dauntless Podcast features ultra-runner and Lead Woman, Megan Sweeney.  Megan completed the Leadville 100 – an annual ultramarathon consisting of five events and 280 miles over some of the most rugged at elevations as high as 12,000 feet.  Megan continues to run ultramarathons and we just had to know “why.” What makes this chick tick and what drives her to continue to be Dauntless?  Kate Hixson talks to Megan in Leadville about this and other cool stuff.  Don’t miss it.