This micro-cast examines a business journal entry of mine from January 2018. A particularly challenging time in my life when it seemed as though stress was attacking me from all sides. In addition to quickly degrading living conditions, my physical health started to decline and I had to quickly figure out a way to combat stress.

Rien Long is a retired NFL athlete who played for the Tennessee Titans for five years. His outlook on life and fearless drive for self betterment elevates those lucky enough to be around him. In this episode we discuss the term failure, and how to recover from it.

Kyle Manner is a freelance producer and audio engineer based in Nashville Tennessee. We first met five years ago when Kyle recorded our band's (Down Home Band) first album at Station West Studios. His strong sense of self, steadfast dedication to his artists and ability to lead in the studio have provided him with a healthy client list, national support and a bright future in the industry.

Nate Akey is the founding member of Five String Furniture and is now currently self employed as a freelance fabricator. In this three part series Nate shares his stories on how he started the company, why he left, and where he aims to be in the next few years.

Nate Akey is the founding member of Five String Furniture and is now currently self employed as a freelance fabricator. In this three part series Nate shares his stories on how he started the company, why he left, and where he aims to be in the next few years.

Nate Akey is the founding member of Five String Furniture and is now currently self employed as a freelance fabricator. In this three part series Nate shares his stories on how he started the company, why he left, and where he aims to be in the next few years.

Hello, my name is Jeff Estes.  This is a brief introduction to the podcast, who I am, and what we're looking to do with Love Your Work. Join me as we take an in-depth look into the world of makers, small business owners and start-ups across the country.