In Episode 3 of Season 2 of Hold The Standard, Logan Gelbrich sits down with celebrity chef, restaurateur, and TV personality Antonia Lofaso for a raw and inspiring conversation about the relentless pursuit of greatness. From her early days in culinary school to navigating the highs and lows of building a restaurant empire, Antonia shares her journey with unflinching honesty.

This episode explores the power of embracing failure, the value of humility, and the importance of leadership in fostering growth—not just for yourself, but for your team. Antonia opens up about her commitment to mentorship, the sacrifices behind success, and the mindset that has helped her transcend the kitchen to become a force in the culinary and business world.

Whether you're an aspiring chef, entrepreneur, or leader in any field, this episode will inspire you to push past mediocrity, embrace the grind, and choose greatness every day. Tune in for a masterclass in resilience, passion, and purpose.

In Episode 3 of Season 2 of Hold The Standard, host Logan Gelbrich is joined by renowned chef, TV host, and community advocate Naisha Arrington for an inspiring conversation about discipline, creativity, and the transformative power of purpose. Naisha shares her journey from starting in kitchens as a teenager to leading culinary teams and becoming a co-host on Next Level Chef.

This episode explores the role of organization and mindfulness in mastering your craft, the evolution of leadership in the culinary world, and how prioritizing health and wellness can change your life. Nyesha also dives into her passion for community-focused projects, like building gardens for kids, and her commitment to celebrating food as a connection to culture and nature.

Whether you’re striving for personal growth, seeking inspiration in leadership, or simply curious about the culinary journey, this episode offers rich insights and actionable wisdom to help you craft a purpose-driven life.

In Episode 2 of Season 2 of Hold The Standard, host Logan Gelbrich welcomes filmmaker Tyler Nilson to discuss the profound journey of pursuing creative excellence and personal growth. Tyler recounts his transformation from living in a tent to co-creating the award-winning film Peanut Butter Falcon, sharing insights into the role of curiosity, resilience, and unwavering commitment in achieving success.

This candid conversation explores the challenges of cutting out distractions, the importance of community, and the vulnerability required to create meaningful work. Tyler's story is a testament to the power of embracing fear, leaning into discomfort, and staying true to your vision, even when the odds seem insurmountable.

Whether you're navigating creative pursuits, building a business, or redefining your purpose, this episode offers practical inspiration to help you align with your passion and push beyond your limits.

The Hold The Standard Podcast is back with Season 2, and this time, host Logan Gelbrich dives deep into the heart of leadership and creativity. In this episode, Logan welcomes his longtime friend Zack Parker—a former 10-year professional baseball player turned filmmaker and past-life regression guide. Zack’s unconventional journey reveals how embracing creativity can help you meet the next version of yourself, even when you don’t know what’s next.

From navigating professional sports to producing the acclaimed film Thunder Road and exploring spiritual growth, Zack shares how curiosity, failure, and relentless exploration shaped his life. This episode is packed with insights on overcoming self-doubt, understanding the power of taste in creativity, and learning to "work it out" instead of waiting for things to work out.

Whether you’re striving for personal growth, building a business, or simply facing life’s uncertainties, this conversation will challenge you to choose leadership and embrace the unknown. Tune in, and get ready to reframe how you think about failure, creativity, and what’s possible. Learn more about Zach’s work at Narrativerecalibration.com. 

Welcome to Season 2. Choose leadership. Choose creativity.

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Episode 7 wraps the ’Season 1’ conversation on the pursuit of our peak expression by applying it to the collective. Logan asks listeners to express leadership inside of group dynamics. Listeners will understand the opportunities and the common faults that arise when humans work together. On one hand it’s our most powerful evolutionary tool and, on the other hand, teams, organization, and community are ripe with struggle as complexity increases exponentially when two or more are gathered.

This episode  has appearances from ‘Season 1’ regulars like director, Tyler Nilson and former UFC fighter, Tait Fletcher. Dr. Cara Miller advances the conversation about group dynamics and we hear from boots on the ground business leadership from thought-leader in the coffee world, Nicely Abel, and celebrity chef, Antonia Lofaso.

As if the cast needs more support, there are insightful bonus clips from 50 Cent, Oprah Winfrey, and more!

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Episode 6 buttons up the ultimate justification for pursuing our peak expression with the claim that the skills one develops in pursuit are highly transferable. Logan confronts a common reason folks shy away from pursuing out peak expression, which is the fear of failure. Logan claims that vulnerably attempting greatness offers the utility of skill transferability whether you’re “successful” or not.

The episode opens with wise words from Admiral William H. McRaven and a key point from business mogul, Gary V. The conversation progresses with impactful insights from interviews with Top Chef All-star, Antonia Lofaso, former gymnast, Carl Paoli, and developmental psychologist, Dr. Cara Miller.

This episode marks the first time listeners hear from an interview with former UFC fighter, actor, entrepreneur, Tait Fletcher, and has a return appearance from world-renown photographer, Vava Ribiero. There are also surprise clips from Brené Brown and Jordan Peterson.

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Episode 5 examines the pinnacle human experience: flow. Logan offers that not only is flow a worthy pursuit for a number of reason, the pursuit of it could very well be the meaning of life. Season 1 of the podcast has moved sequentially through the linear developmental truths for those who pursue their best selves and it’s no coincidence that the necessary ingredients for the deepest flow states are literally the concepts of proceeding episodes.

Listeners will hear the voice of the man whose research brought the name “flow” and the science that backs it, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, as well as the voices of best-selling authors Steven Kotler & Sky Nelson-Issacs. Season 1 guests Carl Paoli, Chef Antonia Lofaso, Bboy Kid David, and NCAA Baseball Coach Rich Hill also make key real world contributions.

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Episode 4 addresses that which binds us: adversity. Logan offers that we all experience adversity, but some people are better at it that others. Could pursuing your peak expression make you more fit for unknowable life struggles?Listeners will hear from Hollywood’s hottest new director, Tyler Nilson, as well as Chef Antonia Lofaso and photographer Vava Ribiero. This episode not only features the unexpected troubles sustainable toothbrush company founder, Christina Ramirez, had to overcome when her first batch of product had to be trashed, you’ll also hear never before heard audio recordings from Logan Gelbrich as he and his DEUCE Gym team navigated the most challenging moment in the history of the fitness business.

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Episode 2 is the foundation for the pursuit of one’s peak expression: commitment. Logan investigates unique levels of commitment in rich interviews with one of the winningest NCAA Division I baseball coaches alive, Rich Hill, and Top Chef All-Star, Antonia Lofaso. Episode 2 also features BBoy Kid David, Brazilian photographer Vava Ribiero, and award-winning writer/director, Tyler Nilson (The Peanut Butter Falcon).

Supporting ideas from developmental psychologist, Dr. Cara Miller, push the listeners’ thinking throughout the episode.

Thank you for choosing leadership and enjoy the show.