On this episode, Tyler’s friend Rimu stops by the podcast allowing them to get to reminisce about their long time friendship. Rimu shares many childhood memories about growing up in India such as her school’s uniforms, favorite treats, and travels to visit her grandparents in the mountains, which sparked her love of hiking. Rimu discusses her families transition to America, making friends through high school show choir, and how being a Community Advisor shaped her college experience. Finally, Rimu shared how the COVID-19 pandemic allowed her to bond with her fiancé, as they worked remotely, traveling to multiple states around the U.S.

On this episode, Tyler’s friend Donato joins the podcast from his pool house on a rainy afternoon! Donato discusses how the two met as ensemble men in The Music Man and how he dressed as Super Mario for a middle school dance. He chronicles his fitness journey, receiving the SMART Scholarship, and how traveling to Washington DC, Montana, and South Africa shaped his college experience. Finally, Donato discusses how he hopes his passion for real estate will continue to create new contacts and opportunities in his future.

On this episode, Tyler’s friend Caitlin joins the podcast after they finished moving her into her first house! Caitlin shares about growing up in a tight knit community and the strong bonds she shares with her family, especially her grandmother. She shares stories of being involved in almost every club, sport, and organization her high school offered and how those lessons helped shape the bonds and passions she discovered in college. Finally, Caitlin spoke of some of the most influential mentors she had in grad school.

On this episode, Tyler’s best friend of seventeen years, Michael Kuster, comes to visit and talks about his life as the youngest of three and how he rose above being bullied in elementary school. Michael shares how being a part of marching band, his church, and getting his first job helped him develop confidence and make life long friends. Finally, Michael describes how he hopes his passion for photography will continue to open up new opportunities in his future. All that and he tells the secret to making a McDonalds pizza!