Passion & Prosperity Podcast

Welcome to the Passion & Prosperity podcast.  I created this podcast out of a love of speaking with people who have leveraged their passion to create something interesting and extraordinary. Whether it’s a business, a brand or even a hobby, I’m truly enamored when people combine vision and determination to generate prosperity in their lives.  It is my hope these stories will inspire you to consider what illuminates your soul and perhaps even provide some guidance on how to create more abundance in your life.

PP024 | Cathy Bonner & Josh Walpole: In Episode #24 of Passion & Prosperity, I speak with Cathy Bonner and Josh Walpole.  Cathy and Josh are the Founder and Manager or Meditation Bar, respectively, which is located in Northwest Hills here in Austin.  The two of them talk about their separate paths and how it brought them together at this unique and life-enhancing space.  I hope you enjoy!

ps - you can learn more about the 10% Happier Project that Cathy mentioned here.

Welcome to the Passion & Prosperity podcast.  I created this podcast out of a love of speaking with people who have leveraged their passion to create something interesting and extraordinary. Whether it’s a business, a brand or even a hobby, I’m truly enamored when people combine vision and determination to generate prosperity in their lives.  It is my hope these stories will inspire you to consider what illuminates your soul and perhaps even provide some guidance on how to create more abundance in your life.

PP023 | Evan LeRoy: In Episode #23 of Passion & Prosperity, I speak with Evan LeRoy.  Evan is the man "behind the pit" at Austin's most delectable BBQ experience, LeRoy and Lewis.  I had the please of visiting his food truck after a friend and self-proclaimed BBQ expert informed me he just tried the best BBQ in Austin.  (He wasn't kidding!)  The food truck certainly wasn't Evan's first rodeo as he fine-tuned his culinary expertise at Hudson's on the Bend, Hill Country BBQ (NYC) and finally as the Founding Pitmaster and Executive Chef at Freedmen's.  Together, with his co-partner, Sawyer Lewis, he opened a food truck in Central Texas with a unique and delightful twist on Texas BBQ.  I hope you enjoy -- both the podcast and the food!

Welcome to the Passion & Prosperity podcast.  I created this podcast out of a love of speaking with people who have leveraged their passion to create something interesting and extraordinary. Whether it’s a business, a brand or even a hobby, I’m truly enamored when people combine vision and determination to generate prosperity in their lives.  It is my hope these stories will inspire you to consider what illuminates your soul and perhaps even provide some guidance on how to create more abundance in your life.

PP022 | Allan Staker: In Episode #22 of Passion & Prosperity, I speak with Allan Staker.  Allan is the Founder & CEO of Brain Chase, an online program initially created to help keep children sharp over the summer -- and is now enriching children everywhere, one global treasure hunt at a time.  Allan's journey began as a child, where he recorded progressively larger projects with a camcorder and eventually enrolled in Film School.  From there, he worked on a number of unique and interesting projects, all with some sort of tie to recording and producing content.  He then completed his MBA at Harvard, did a short internship with Apple, some work with Hawaiian Airlines and eventually relocated to Austin, TX so his kids could attend Acton Academy.  After a short stint at Dell, he founded Brain Chase where the journey to produce magical things continues.  I hope you enjoy!

Welcome to the Passion & Prosperity podcast.  I created this podcast out of a love of speaking with people who have leveraged their passion to create something interesting and extraordinary. Whether it’s a business, a brand or even a hobby, I’m truly enamored when people combine vision and determination to generate prosperity in their lives.  It is my hope these stories will inspire you to consider what illuminates your soul and perhaps even provide some guidance on how to create more abundance in your life.

PP021 | William McLeroy: In Episode #21 of Passion & Prosperity, I speak with William McLeroy.  William is the Owner & CEO of Taurus Academy and the Founder of Embodiment Therapy.  William's path from passion to prosperity began at an early age when he began working with and training dogs.  Through the guidance of a friend, he co-founded Taurus Academy and helped grow it to a multi-disciplinary and multi-location business here in the heart of Texas.  From there, he continued to follow his passion for helping others and started Embodiment Therapy.  William brings tremendous depth and insight into his journey and I think you'll find his story interesting and informative.  I hope you enjoy!

Welcome to the Passion & Prosperity podcast.  I created this podcast out of a love of speaking with people who have leveraged their passion to create something interesting and extraordinary. Whether it’s a business, a brand or even a hobby, I’m truly enamored when people combine vision and determination to generate prosperity in their lives.  It is my hope these stories will inspire you to consider what illuminates your soul and perhaps even provide some guidance on how to create more abundance in your life.

PP020 | Courtney Ray Goodson: In Episode #20 of Passion & Prosperity, I speak with Courtney Ray Goodson.  Courtney Ray is the Founder of Uncle Ray's Peanut Brittle.  Her journey to becoming The Brittle Babe began with a stint in the Peace Corps, where her sweet uncle sent her care packages containing his homemade brittle.  Courtney Ray shared the brittle with the locals and even used it as a fundraising tool for a local woman in Fiji.  Upon her return to the States, her ongoing exploration and personal development - as well as her sharing some brittle with her mentor - helped her to uncover some of her own creative talents and led to the launch of her company.  Courtney Ray also continues to be inspired by Charles Bukowski.  I hope you enjoy!

ps - while Courtney Ray may be famous for her Bacon Pecan Brittle (yes, bacon) my favorite is the Pecan Brittle.  Mmmm, brittle.

Welcome to the Passion & Prosperity podcast.  I created this podcast out of a love of speaking with people who have leveraged their passion to create something interesting and extraordinary. Whether it’s a business, a brand or even a hobby, I’m truly enamored when people combine vision and determination to generate prosperity in their lives.  It is my hope these stories will inspire you to consider what illuminates your soul and perhaps even provide some guidance on how to create more abundance in your life.

PP019 | Tara Chapman: In Episode #19 of Passion & Prosperity, I speak with Tara Chapman.  Tara is the Founder and Owner of Two Hives Honey.  Tara's path to founding a small business began after a decade long stint doing intelligence for the U.S. Government.  In an effort to transition away from a role that required extensive travel to the Middle East, Tara took a class on beekeeping and fell in love.  After an apprenticeship in east Texas, some guidance from The $100 Startup and some inspiration from the Being Boss Podcast, she launched her own company and has created a sweet opportunity for herself.  Make sure you check her out on Instagram.  I hope you enjoy!

Welcome to the Passion & Prosperity podcast.  I created this podcast out of a love of speaking with people who have leveraged their passion to create something interesting and extraordinary. Whether it’s a business, a brand or even a hobby, I’m truly enamored when people combine vision and determination to generate prosperity in their lives.  It is my hope these stories will inspire you to consider what illuminates your soul and perhaps even provide some guidance on how to create more abundance in your life.

PP018 | Troy & Michelle Kooper: In Episode #18 of Passion & Prosperity, I speak with Troy & Michelle Kooper.  The Koopers are the Founders and lone employees of Kooper Family Rye - Texas Rye Whiskey.  Their journey began as DIY'ers making home products such as toothpaste and other goods and evolved into crafting award-winning rye whiskey.  But it wasn't necessarily their love of whiskey that drove them to create Kooper Family Rye; both Troy and Michelle love the outdoors, camping and their family and have invested their energies into their company to ultimately create more time and space in their lives.  I hope you enjoy! 

ps – If this episode resonates with you, I would love to hear your feedback via an iTunes review or via my website at passionandprosperity.me.

Welcome to the Passion & Prosperity podcast.  I created this podcast out of a love of speaking with people who have leveraged their passion to create something interesting and extraordinary. Whether it’s a business, a brand or even a hobby, I’m truly enamored when people combine vision and determination to generate prosperity in their lives.  It is my hope these stories will inspire you to consider what illuminates your soul and perhaps even provide some guidance on how to create more abundance in your life.

PP017 | Andrew Willis: In Episode #17 of Passion & Prosperity, I speak with Andrew Willis.  Andrew is an ultra-cyclist and the Founder of Holland Racing, which produces and manages bicycling events.  Additionally, his company oversees The Driveway Series, America's largest weekly criterium race.  Andrew developed a love of cycling at an early age and was inspired by America's first Tour de France winner, Greg Lemond.  His love of the bike continued to develop while living in small town Texas as a way to keep his nose clean.  He went on to race bikes professionally in both the U.S. and in Europe.  When he's not managing races here in Central Texas, he's participating in events such as No Country for Old Men, a 1,000 mile-ultra race across West Texas.  In fact, Andrew won the event in 2017 and is back at it again in 2018.  I hope you enjoy! 

ps – If this episode resonates with you, I would love to hear your feedback via an iTunes review or via my website at passionandprosperity.me.

Welcome to the Passion & Prosperity podcast.  I created this podcast out of a love of speaking with people who have leveraged their passion to create something interesting and extraordinary. Whether it’s a business, a brand or even a hobby, I’m truly enamored when people combine vision and determination to generate prosperity in their lives.  It is my hope these stories will inspire you to consider what illuminates your soul and perhaps even provide some guidance on how to create more abundance in your life.

PP016 | Laura Sandefer: In Episode #16 of Passion & Prosperity, I speak with Laura Sandefer.  Laura is a Mother, Wife and Co-Founder of Acton Academy.  Her journey of passion and prosperity began with her departure for college and her Preacher Father's guidance of "Be Curious."  From there, Laura began working to determine how she could best serve the world.  In 2009, Laura and her husband, Jeff, started their first Acton Academy in Austin, TX with a mindset that every child is a genius and deserves to find a calling and change the world.  Today, in partnership with other parents who have invested in this philosophy, Acton Academies can be found around the globe.  I hope you enjoy! 

ps – If this episode resonates with you, I would love to hear your feedback via an iTunes review or via my website at passionandprosperity.me.

Welcome to the Passion & Prosperity podcast.  I created this podcast out of a love of speaking with people who have leveraged their passion to create something interesting and extraordinary. Whether it’s a business, a brand or even a hobby, I’m truly enamored when people combine vision and determination to generate prosperity in their lives.  It is my hope these stories will inspire you to consider what illuminates your soul and perhaps even provide some guidance on how to create more abundance in your life.

PP015 | Greg Goodman: In Episode #15 of Passion & Prosperity, I speak with Greg Goodman.  Greg is the Founder and CEO of KTonic Kombucha.  As a lover of coffee and kombucha, he began home-brewing over a decade ago.  At the recommendation of his wife, Greg created a low-sugar kombucha and the seeds of KTonic were planted.  Today, KTonic has created a highly enjoyable line of komuchas and are on a slow and steady path to becoming a national brand.  You can learn more about Greg's company at ktonickombucha.com.  I hope you enjoy! 

ps – If this episode resonates with you, I would love to hear your feedback via an iTunes review or via my website at passionandprosperity.me.