Today’s episode is dedicated to my sister, Kylle, who is celebrating her 23rd birthday! Congratulations! Kristin and I are proud to see her grow up and reach such a transitional age. It is sad and crazy to realize how much time has went by, and how quickly it’s happened. I wanted to sit down behind the mic today, not only to congratulate her, but to offer some advice as she continues to become an adult. Kylle, your family loves you more than anything. We will always be here to assist with anything you may need. As you continue to carve your own world, never be afraid to ask for guidance. That is what we are here for. I carry no doubts that you will go on to do amazing things! Enjoy your day and have a wonderful celebration. We all love you very much!

Happy Fourth of July! It’s a great day to fire up the grill, surround yourself with loved ones, knock a cold one back, and appreciate the significance of what it means to be an American. America has had a long history of ups and downs, all have lead us to this point in our country’s progression. Regardless of the ups and downs, through all the struggles and challenges, this nation is an amazing place to live! We are privileged for the opportunity to be Americans. I wanted to sit down behind the mic today, and take a second to ponder a simple question - what does it mean to live in America? Tune in to hear about my initial inspiration for today’s episode, reflecting on our place/time in history, how freedom equals opportunity, and how staying united as Americans is our ticket to a better future! Stay tuned, next week I am introducing a new show segment! Celebrate hard today and be safe.

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Hi friends! Today’s episode is a reflection of my most recent interview with Kylle Hraban. This interview was different in almost every aspect from our previous sit-downs. The entire experience was exciting and new; we even had a special guest for the first time! I was nervous about approaching this interview in a new fashion, but we were rewarded heavily for doing so. We shared a lot of laughs, insightful conversations, and unforgettable travel stories! Be sure to check out her most recent travel page on Exposure (Colorado, June 2023). Thank you for tuning in!

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Pull up a chair folks, it’s time to take inventory! It is hard to believe that half of the year is already over. Time is moving way to quickly. With that said, I wanted to sit down and reflect on how the first half of this year has went. Between the Exposure pages and the Mind of the Messiah podcast, we’ve been extremely busy with projects. I couldn’t be happier with the way things have been moving. There has been a lot of growth this year as a writer, photographer, traveler, and podcaster. I’m glad I was able to get behind the mic today, slow things down, openly reflect, and take the time to appreciate the journey. Thank you to everyone tuning in for this show, and those who follow along on our Exposure platform. We appreciate your love and support so much!

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Welcome back for another cup! I'm grateful that I was able to sit down with my sister, Kylle Hraban, and hash out our fourth interview together. Recently returning from Colorado, I wanted to get her on the show and talk about the wonderful experiences she endured while traveling. Not only was this a unique traveling experience for her, but this was also her first trip using a brand new 500mm Nikon lens. Her photographs were an amazing addition to our Exposure platform; she has really blossomed as a photographer and traveler! We are so proud of her for taking on new adventures, exploring new worlds, and capturing the beautiful moments along the way. Kylle, thank you for taking the time to come on the show to share your stories and spread some laughs. I can't wait to see where you go next! I love you.

Click the link below to see her Colorado photographs!

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Today's Quote: "Investment in travel is an investment in yourself." - Matthew Karsten

Mornin' everyone. Thanks for stopping by for another segment of, Footprints and Photographs. We have finally made it to the end of June! Thank goodness. It has been a challenging month for Kristin and I, by far the most difficult circumstances we've had to face. Nevertheless, we were still able to create some great Exposure pages for this month that we are very proud of. Summertime photography is back in full swing, we couldn't be more jazzed about that! The excitement has been much needed. We are curious to see what July has in store for us, anything is better than what June has been! Keep your eye on the Mind of the Messiah page, July has a lot of content lined up and ready to go. Thank you for tuning in (:

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Mornin’ everyone. Welcome back to, Footprints and Photographs. June remains a chaotic month for us, our reality continues to be altered daily. Nevertheless, we’ve always relied on nature to rebalance ourselves. We decided to retreat to one of our favorite hiking spots, Harrington Beach State Park. This was our fourth time returning to this location; upon each visit we’ve stumbled upon new adventures and fresh opportunities! Tune in for stories about my unusual work week (or lack of), our rare bird encounter, and an appreciation for true teamwork. Stay tuned, there is a lot of content coming out before the end of June!

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Today’s Quote: “No pressure, no diamonds.” - Thomas Carlyle

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