Everybody Pulls The Tarp

This week Andrew talks with Ball State University Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell.  Jeff leads a highly successful Ball State athletics department that includes 19 sports and more than 450 student-athletes.  He has helped guide Ball State to 8 regular season or tournament conference championships — and has raised millions of dollars to support the university’s athletic programs. In this conversation, Jeff shares a behind-the-scenes look at many of the leadership principles he utilizes to navigate one of the most complex periods of time in the history of collegiate athletics. This is an episode about leading through change, balancing competing priorities, juggling different skills, & so much more. 

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This week Andrew talks with national bestselling author Erika Robuck. Erika’s career as a novelist started when she self-published her first novel — after being rejected by 100 literary agents. From there, Erika continued to develop her craft and went on to become a bestselling author. In this conversation, Andrew & Erika explore many of the philosophies, tools, & techniques that have powered her journey. You’ll hear actionable ideas on the creative process, learning from rejection, storytelling, communication, & so much more. 

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This week Andrew talks with Florida State University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Brooke Wyckoff. In each of her first three seasons as head coach, Brooke has led Florida State to the NCAA postseason — something no other Florida State Women’s Basketball coach has done to start their career. Brooke’s success as a new head coach has also come amidst adversity off the court. In 2023, Brooke was diagnosed with breast cancer and has courageously led her team throughout her treatment. This episode is about more than basketball – it’s about overcoming adversity, growing as a leader, & the power of lifting others up along the way.

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This week Andrew talks with A’s play-by-play announcer Jenny Cavnar. In 2024, Jenny became the first woman in Major League Baseball history to serve as a team’s primary play-by-play voice. Jenny shares a behind-the-scenes look at her trailblazing journey and many of the ideas, techniques, & mindsets powering her success. This conversation is about self-belief, connecting with others, being where your feet are, rising to the moment, & so much more.

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This week Andrew talks with poppi Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer Allison Ellsworth. poppi is the prebiotic soda brand revolutionizing soda for the next generation. Allison launched poppi in her kitchen, landed a deal on Shark Tank (while 9 months pregnant), & has since grown the company into a massive business. Since then, poppi became Amazon’s #1 selling soda brand & is beloved by millions — including celebrity fans like Kylie Jenner, Billie Eilish, Russell Westbrook, & Jennifer Lopez. In this conversation, Allison shares her blueprint for building poppi from the ground up along with many of the powerful career & life lessons she’s learned along the way. 

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Welcome to a new season of Everybody Pulls The Tarp! This week Team USA Swimmer & 8x Olympic Medalist Regan Smith returns to the show. This past summer, Regan added 5 more Olympic medals to her count — winning 2 golds & 3 silvers at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this conversation, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at Regan’s whirlwind experience preparing for the Paris games, the complicated mix of emotions she felt at her second Olympics, & what she’s learned about herself as a person (and a swimmer) along the way. This episode is about far more than swimming — it’s filled with actionable ideas on navigating uncertainty, overcoming fear, & finding the formula that works best for you to maximize your success & happiness in anything. 

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Andrew puts a bow on Season 10 & highlights some recent episodes getting a lot of new downloads lately. Season 11 kicks off on January 9th. Until then, keep pulling the tarp!

Links:

Stephanie White Episode (Apple)
Stephanie White Episode (Spotify)

200th Interview Celebration Episode (Apple)
200th Interview Celebration Episode (Spotify)

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This week Andrew talks with country music artists Casi Joy & Madelyn Rose. Casi returns to the podcast for a deeper dive into a journey that’s taken her from days as a 5-year old on the talent show circuit all the way to The Voice finals and beyond. You’ll also hear from Madelyn Rose, another rising star in country music who signed her first record deal in 2022 and recently released her second EP. This conversation is filled with actionable life & career lessons — and it’s a powerful reminder that there are different ways to chase a similar dream. 

Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
5:30 - Early days
6:41 - Navigating ups & downs
13:35 - Transition from hobby to “pro”
19:30 - Benefits of Nashville music community
30:25 - Trying new things
31:15 - Making pivotal career decisions
35:20 - Building your inner circle
41:10 - Overcoming imposter syndrome
45:20 - Areas for growth as artists
50:30 - Taylor Swift’s authenticity

This episode wraps up Season 10 — Season 11 kicks off on January 9th. In the meantime, be sure to catch up on past episodes you may have missed! 

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This week Andrew talks with USA Today bestselling author Jenny Hale. Jenny began her career as an elementary school teacher — and eventually began writing as a creative outlet. Today, Jenny is the author of more than 20 books — including two which have now been turned into Hallmark Original movies. Her books have sold over a million copies worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages. Jenny also founded & leads her own publishing imprint Harpeth Road where she helps other authors reach their dreams as well. This conversation is about creativity, entrepreneurship, the power of curiosity, & so much more.   

Show Highlights

0:00 - Intro
2:24 - “Look out for this one, she’s going to be an author…”
4:53 - Jenny’s childhood
5:37 - Career as a teacher
6:17 - Writing a book for fun
11:03 - Biggest ‘aha’ moment
15:52 - “I won’t know unless I try”
19:05 - Learning from others
22:15 - Decision to build own publishing house
28:24 - Why “failure is fake”
30:41 - Power of the pivot
32:05 - Understanding your strengths
33:22 - Continuous growth 

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This week Andrew talks with Hootie & The Blowfish lead guitarist & 2x Grammy Award winner Mark Bryan. In addition to his work with Hootie, Mark maintains a non-stop pursuit of other creative endeavors & business ventures. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at Mark’s career, creative process, & so much more. You’ll hear powerful ideas on learning from others, trying new things, & how to connect authentically with whoever it is you’re trying to reach. This conversation will inspire you to take on new challenges — no matter how much success you’ve already achieved.

Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
4:06 - First musical memory
4:58 - Writing songs as a teenager
6:57 - Playing a friend’s Sweet Sixteen as first gig
8:23 - Connecting with the audience
9:40 - Power of live shows
10:38 - Learning from others via cover songs
13:31 - Writing songs for Cracked Rear View
17:13 - Adjusting to new challenges
21:00 - Other creative endeavors & business ventures
25:12 - Creative process / BTS songwriting
27:50 - Lessons & inspiration from Cal Ripken Jr.
29:40 - Trying new things
29:50 - Balancing consistency with evolving approach
32:12 - What Mark hopes to give back to fans  

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