In this episode we discuss the importance of networking with people in our professional and personal lives. Powerful conversations and network connections cause us to grow and can potentially shift the trajectory of our lives. 

We hope to inspire our listeners to be approachable, see their value, and know that they “belong in the room” too. 

As always… ENJOY AN EPIC LIFE!

Interested in joining the Just an Epic Bookclub? Request info at [email protected] 

Resources discussed in this episode:

Book: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, and Jay Papasan 

Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! By Robert Kiyosaki (Audiobook recommendation: 20th Anniversary from 2017, Paperback recommendation: 25th Anniversary from 2022)

Association: AZREIA - Arizona Real Estate Investors Association 

https://azreia.org/ 

Join us as Keslie’s grandmother “Nonie” shares stories from the past 90 years of life. Her legacy of unconditional love is obvious as she speaks of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She authentically shares stories from the hardships of poverty, to the pain of losing her mother at a young age, and the ache of emptiness in a marriage. Through these emotional stories Nonie conveys her deep desire for everyone in her life to experience a life full of love and joy. 

By sharing this conversation, we hope to inspire our listeners to intentionally live a life full of epic love and joy.

As always… ENJOY AN EPIC LIFE!

You can reach out to us at [email protected] 

In this episode we have a beautiful conversation with Robert Anders. He is a business owner, drummer, father, husband, and oh yeah… he is our brother-in-law. He speaks with authenticity about his life’s journey through joys and trials. He shares about his leap of faith shifting from being someone’s employee to building his own career and future. We joyfully share memories of Robert’s late father and express how Robert continues to live out his father’s epic legacy.   

The three of us hope to inspire our listeners to make intentional choices along the path of building an epic life worth enjoying.

As always… ENJOY AN EPIC LIFE!

Contact Information for Robert Anders

Robert’s Running Boards & Floors, LLC

602-369-1162

Resources discussed in this episode:

Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona

https://www.celebritytheatre.com/ 

Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona

https://www.luckymanonline.com/ 

Music Genre: Math Metal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Math_metal 

“I have had epic moments everywhere I have played” - Robert

Just do it! (Thank you Nike!)

Feel it… take action… and move! 

Things don’t need to be perfect before you begin. 

Use us an example: This is the first episode where we shift from The Nick & Keslie Show to the Just An Epic Life Podcast. As our podcasting journey evolves, we continue to gain clarity and purpose. We are excited to re-brand, re-focus, and re-energize. Thank you to our loyal listeners and welcome to our brand new listeners as we all enjoy an epic life together. 

Just An Epic Book Club - September 2022
Book/Audiobook:
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Author: James Clear
September 12 & 19 on Zoom
RSVP or find out more by emailing [email protected]

In this episode we share some of our experiences and perspectives of parenting.

We hope to inspire our listeners to make intentional choices in their interactions with the young people in their lives.

As always… ENJOY AN EPIC LIFE!

You can reach us at [email protected] 

Resources discussed in this episode:

Quote from Jon Acuff/Zig Ziglar from Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking - by Jon Acuff

https://soundtracksbook.com/ 

Send us an email to request a free PDF of checklists that our family has created. 

Podcast Notes

In this episode we share experiences of growing into adulthood and striving for improvement every day.

We hope to inspire our listeners to find opportunities to grow everyday. Mediocrity is not an option when we choose to live an epic life. 

As always… ENJOY AN EPIC LIFE!

You can reach us at [email protected] 

Resources discussed in this episode:

Parkinson’s Law: "Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion."  (All work fills the time allowed) 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_law 

The production we are seeing tonight:

It Could Be Worse, We Still Have Wine

Written & Performed by Jessica Hackenson

Vista Broadway Theatre

Podcast referenced about Kobe Bryant: Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Episode released 8/11/22: The 5 Things BROKE People Do That The Rich DON’T Do. Nick’s note: Listen to the conversation with Jay Wiliams

Arizona State Thespian Festival

https://arizonathespians.com/festival-2/ 

Fools A play by Neil Simon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fools_(play) 

“If I Can’t Love Her” from Disney’s Broadway Production of Beauty and the Beast

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_I_Can%27t_Love_Her

Grand Canyon University

https://www.gcu.edu/

TGI Fridays

https://tgifridays.com/

Words of wisdom starting around 32:00

“Find your own greatness and stop beating yourself up”

In this episode we dive into Nick’s journey through life and focus on the powerful connections he has made with people along the way. We discuss the power of learning from the wisdom of generations older than us. We discuss inspiring generations younger than us. We even explore the significance that we have during different stages of our career and life.  

We hope to inspire our listeners to intentionally learn from wise people in their lives. 

As always… ENJOY AN EPIC LIFE!

You can reach us at [email protected] 

Anytown Leadership & Diversity Camp

https://anytownleadershipcamp.org/ 

In this episode we spend time with Isaiah and Raven as we talk about our family dynamic, their relationship as siblings, and lessons we have learned together. 

We hope to inspire our listeners to make intentional choices in their relationships, playtime, and life. 

As always… ENJOY AN EPIC LIFE!

You can reach us at [email protected] 

Resources discussed in this episode:

Words of wisdom from Isaiah:

How to play life: If you don’t go 100%, you fail.

Words of wisdom from Raven:
Battle scars are trophies.

Our amazing orthodontist:

Dr. Vina Zinn

https://saportho.com/ 

Sid the Sloth from Ice Age

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0268380/

The Future’s Course at the 500 Club Golf Course

https://the500club.com/the-futures-course-at-the-500-club/the-futures-course-programs/ 

In this episode we share challenges and triumphs from our faith journey and throughout our career as worship leaders. We reflect honestly about the low points and doubts we have faced in our faith journey. 

We hope to inspire our listeners to be open to where their faith journey may take them. We hope to offer our listeners who are new to faith or who have yet to start in faith a fresh perspective on the doubts that come naturally as part of a faith journey. 

We invite our listeners to share this episode with other worship leaders to help promote a sense of community in what is often a lonely and challenging position. 

As always… ENJOY AN EPIC LIFE!

You can reach us at [email protected] 

Resources discussed in this episode:

The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

Book/Audiobook: https://melrobbins.com/5secondrule/

Book/audiobook Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking - by Jon Acuff

https://soundtracksbook.com/ 

“It’s Good” spoken by Jim Carey & Morgan Freeman in Bruce Almighty (2003)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qpE8bW1iAA 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0315327/ 

Documentaries narrated by Morgan Freeman

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2478551/the-best-documentaries-narrated-by-morgan-freeman-including-the-story-of-god 

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) narrated by Morgan Freeman

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/?ref_=tt_ch 

I Will Go recorded by Big Dady Weave

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgvlu8yfgMA 

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas

Senior Pastor: Adam Hamilton

https://cor.org/ 

Sermon Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-of-the-resurrection-leawood-sermons/id1206582072 

National Community Church in Washington D.C.

Lead Pastor: Mark Batterson

https://national.cc/ 

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) starring Harrison Ford

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097576/ 

Matt Maher

https://www.mattmahermusic.com/ 

Hope 4 Kids International

https://www.hope4kidsinternational.org/ 

Grand Canyon University

https://www.gcu.edu/ 

In this episode we share our story from the worst week in our lives (so far). Keslie shares of the physical pain she endured during a gallbladder incident and the positive mindset she applied to combat this painful experience. We share how the training we received in the Bradley Method’s childbirth preparation gave us valuable tools to participate in informed choices with our medical team.

We hope to inspire our listeners to approach similar experiences as knowledgeable consumers of medical services. We also hope to encourage our listeners to support family and friends who are experiencing similar situations. 

As always… ENJOY LIFE!

You can reach us at [email protected] 

Resources discussed in this episode:

The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

Book/Audiobook: https://melrobbins.com/5secondrule/

Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Journal-Daily-Fastest-Power/dp/168261722X 

The Bradley Method for childbirth

https://www.bradleybirth.com/ 

Movie: Fever Pitch (2005) with Drew Barrymore & Jimmy Fallon

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332047/