"Everything in my job is either hot, sharp, hard, or on fire."

Brian Clampet (@mostly_a_cook) has been a professional chef exploring the world of food for many years. From his humble beginnings in the weeds at Vin 909 in Annapolis, to working in a Michelin star restaurant, Brian's journey has been that of growth and pure passion for food. He just launched his new restaurant Forward Brewing (@forwardeastport) (also in Annapolis).

We discuss his various experimentations in the kitchen, what it takes to make it in the restaurant industry, how to work for the things you love, and much more.


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Colin Smith (@colin_thewanderer) and Chris Varano (@chrisvarano1) are the co-founders of MindHive; an online learning platform designed to teach us how to hack our biology to live longer, stronger, and happier lives. In a short amount of time, they have used their backgrounds in eastern philosophy, pre-med, yoga, meditation, and nutrition to create a plethora of content:

• YouTube channel
• FaceBook community
• Free online course on successfully setting goals and accomplishing them
• Free eBook on building micro-habits

Follow @_mindhive on Instagram.


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Benjy Himmelfarb (@benjyhimmel) is a standup comedian local to the NYC and DC areas. Starting out as the "funny email guy," he's spent the last several years honing his craft and pursuing the stage. Benjy runs the Time Machine Roast (which is exactly what it sounds like); dressing up as Mark Twain or Muammar Gaddafi, insulting his fellow major figures of history. He also cohosts the Sixty Minute Hate Podcast with Denise Taylor. For short, hilarious clips, follow Benjy on Instagram @benjyhimmel.


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Experienced investor, Michael Boyland, explains the fundamentals of stock investing...to a 5-year old.


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Connor Russo and Laura Marelic run Loco Studio, a web development studio, made for building and designing apps, websites, and brands. They have recently taken a break from major client work in order to launch their new website Learnlistt; a collection of curated lists of resources to help you learn or improve a certain skill or topic. Check it out and create your own list!


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A short guided mindfulness meditation. All you need is a seat in an area you will not be disturbed.

Creativity: "the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination."

Productivity: "the quality, state, or fact of being able to generate, create, enhance, or bring forth goods and services."

Scott Clampet is a music producer and software engineer. Through years of playing music, he's developed value-driven systems which allow him to maintain his love for creating and discovering new songs. His new single "Cookin' ft. Blueprint" is available on iTunes and Spotify.


iTunes: Hudat Chef - Cookin' ft. Blueprint

Spotify: Hudat Chef - Cookin' ft. Blueprint

Scott's Instagram: instagram.com/hudat.chef


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A few thoughts on the current pandemic.


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Colin Smith is yoga instructor and meditation enthusiast. His studies of Eastern philosophies and psychology have led him to pursue the questions of how we as a species can best live optimal and healthy lives; of mind, body, and spirit.

Check out his blog at: MindHive


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Hunter Ceroy is a fitness addict and past personal trainer. We discuss the vitality of fitness and overall health.


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