FinalVibe Podcast

Jacqueline Reape joins Kevin and Andrew for a special announcement that is going to change, well, everything.

This episode features music producer, engineer and mixer Andy Freeman, who is currently living out the seemingly unattainable music industry dream of many who aspire to create and thrive artistically among the Nashville elite.

In this episode, you’ll hear us discuss the following topics and questions:

• a quick chat about the Grammys and how it has evolved as music has changed

• What does Andy actually do on a day-to-day basis? 

• what it was like growing up analyzing the mechanics of music on the radio

• his thoughts on finding success once he stopped doing what everyone else was doing 

• love, hate, and indifference toward art

• the transcendence of certain songs and pieces of music

• Does formal music instruction corrupt innate brilliance? 

• Does the need for money taint the art musicians create? 

• Pearl Jam 

• the unexpected wisdom in saying no to opportunity 

• bringing out “the unique” in artists 

• the importance of his support system 

• lessons from failure 

• and much, much more

As always, we appreciate any and all kinds of constructive feedback for the show, so let us know what you’ve enjoyed, what made you yawn, and how we can improve for the future. Enjoy the episode.

Episode 40 is another solo episode of the FinalVibe Podcast, which means you get 60 minutes of pure Kevin and Andrew. In this episode, you’ll hear us discuss the following items:

• a recap of the last few podcast guests we’ve featured

• a discussion of our YouTube channels and the difficulties we’ve faced

• an in-depth conversation on motivational content and how it can be leveraged in favor of living out the FinalVibe lifestyle

This episode features Columbia power couple Andrew Sommer and Jenna Rozum. Andrew is a business consultant for MU Health Care and the University of Missouri School of Medicine and Jenna is the Horticulture Manager of Mizzou’s Botanic Garden and owner of Sommersweet Bakery.

In this episode, you’ll hear us discuss the following topics:

· finances and the power of saving for the future

· the importance of paying yourself first 

· delayed gratification 

· a few of Andrew’s recommended reads including The Millionaire Next Door and Mr. Money Mustache 

· generational differences in luxury appreciation 

· the dangers of playing the comparison game

· materialism and retail therapy 

· the free market mentality 

· Should we all get trophies? 

· self-resilience and the ability to fail 

· Jenna’s cookie business 

· tips for overcoming the fear of imperfection

· how to bet on yourself and build confidence

· thoughts on civil discourse 

As one of our longer episodes to date, this conversation is packed with enough thought-provoking content to make you think twice about whether or not you’re pursuing your own ideal life and legacy. And for a legacy podcast, that’s just about as good as it gets.

Episode 38 features Jon and Natalie Hardin - owners of Lean Kitchen Co., which is a franchise that helps provide people with individually packaged, whole food meals that support their health and body composition goals.

In this episode, you’ll hear us discuss the following items:

· What is Lean Kitchen Co.?· What was it like launching a new business endeavor in the heat of a pandemic?· Jon and Natalie’s appreciation of excellent system processes· the importance of evaluating systems for efficiency · their experience with the 75 Hard challenge· mental toughness · how to combat risk with confidence and strategy· the value of mistakes and how to use them to identify new processes for improvement · macros and calories · Are health and leanness the same thing? · how new customers can add Lean Kitchen into their life· top recommended Lean Kitchen meals · Jon’s preference for Chicago food over Columbia food 

We hope you enjoy! We sure appreciated Jon and Natalie’s time with us on the show, and we encourage you to give Lean Kitchen a chance if you’ve not yet dabbled in physique-friendly meals.

And lastly, remember that FinalVibe is all about the pursuit of your own individual legacy. Thanks for tuning in.

Episode 37 features current adventure enthusiast, writer, and suppressed minimalist Bob Overmann, who has decided to leave the luxuries of his home, workplace, and social spheres for the greater quest of hiking all 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail in 2021. Yes, you heard that right, the man is temporarily kicking his linear American life to the curb in order to explore the East with two shoes on his feet and a tent on his back.

The question is, why? What is he looking to accomplish in the mountains and the valleys? And will it be the soul-searching experience of a lifetime?

We highly recommend you tune in to find out.

This episode features conversation on the following topics:

• A description of his endeavor

• Bob’s hopes to reestablish and explore his identity

• The reality that great experiences in life tend to forge great writers

• The death of his father and the perspective that has given him

• The freedom a life without stuff can bring

• Trail culture, “tramilies,” and trail angels

• White-blazing versus yellow-blazing

• How Bob wants to be remembered

• Brief thoughts on the meaning of life

• Tofu

• And much, much more

As always, we appreciate any and all kinds of constructive feedback for the show, so let us know what you’ve enjoyed, what made you yawn, and how we can improve for the future.

Episode 36 is mainly three things:

• a welcome to all new listeners with a recap of our last few episodes and what kind of content you can expect from them if you’ve newly discovered FinalVibe and want to know what the heck of all this legacy banter is about

• an update on Kevin and Andrew’s goals for 2021 as pioneers of the FinalVibe brand

• a brief discussion surrounding one of Kevin's blog posts about Jeff Bezos and his recent statement regarding the power of invention and the value of a yawn

Episode 35 features former farm girl and forever fan favorite Sophie Cunningham, who helped put Mizzou Women’s Basketball on the map during her highly-decorated tenure as a Tiger from 2015-2019.

And yet, despite living a life of seemingly uncapped success and excellence as an athlete, Sophie’s story and perspective on life extends far beyond the basketball court.

In other words, she is much more than an athlete.

Known for her tenacity and “sass” she admits that’s different “inside the lines,” but we were fortunate enough to pick her brain throughout the episode.

Episode 34 features Alex Demczak, who is a public speaker, author, and specialist in leadership development on top of his newly assumed role of father to his four-month-old daughter. Alex is also a former Missouri Tiger quarterback, which makes him a wonderful guest for all our Columbia listeners.

In our chat with Alex, you will hear us talk about the following things:

• The importance of identifying long-term goals

• The importance of forming daily habits that support your long-term goal

• The power of winning streaks and the positive momentum they can generate

• How to make decisions based on what you stand for

• How to create healthy social media habits

• The influence of a few key mentors in Alex’s life

• Legacy

Somehow, we are now 34 episodes deep into this FinalVibe journey, and we hope this episode just like every other episode challenges you to think more deeply about your existence on this earth and how you might like to be thought of once your time is up. After all, FinalVibe is your pursuit of legacy. If you appreciate what we’re doing here at FinalVibe, we would be so grateful if you would consider leaving us a positive review on your platform of choice.

Episode 33 features Sinjun Koppi, who is a firefighter, paramedic, business owner, husband, and soon-to-be father. But beyond all the titles, it was clear to us that Sinjun is also a man who is deeply rooted in integrity and purpose, which made him a phenomenal conversation partner in the topics of life, death, family, and legacy.

You will hear us discuss the following topics in this episode:

• How did Sinjun become a firefighter?

• What’s it like facing death on a regular basis in his job?

• What’s it like to have spent the last few moments with someone before they die?

• How does seeing death on a regular basis impact the way he thinks about death?

• Thoughts on upcoming parenthood

• What his personal legacy will and won’t include

• Time management skills

• And much, much more

As always, we hope this episode presses you more deeply to think meaningfully about your own life (and death) in a way that leads you to create your own FinalVibe. If you have been enjoying the FinalVibe Podcast, we would love it if you would consider giving us a five-star review on your streaming platform of choice.

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