Pure Ambition

Episode 32 - Today I am joined by special guest RJ Stern, a Laney College alum and star of the hit Netflix documentary Last Chance U. In our conversation, RJ shares how moving around as a kid and constantly having to adapt and overcome challenges shaped him into who he is. He also talks about his time on the show, the grind of JUCO football in California, and what compelled the filmmakers of Last Chance U to make him a focal point and share his story. Also, he explains why despite his elite talent at the game of football and successful high school career, he received no offers to play college football. I also got to see another side of RJ that is not shown in the show. The side of him shows how he has grown as a man over the years and what it took to humble himself in the process. I had a blast getting to know RJ and am grateful for him being so open and willing to share his story. Follow him on social media, and stay tuned for his upcoming commitment!

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Episode 31 - Today, I will share some of the things I came to learn and recognize while spending the first half of my senior year of college at home. Ask me four years ago what my senior year would be looking like, I would say exactly like this! I'm Kidding. Beyond kidding. A fully remote semester was difficult for me, especially with the wound of my football career coming to an unexpected end still bleeding. Things like how I structured my day, what time I would eat and workout, when I would do my schoolwork, all changed.

However, we adapted and overcame. These past few months challenged me in many different ways, and I am excited to share my struggles, triumphs, discoveries, and realizations. Tune into this mini-episode and see if any of the things I share are relatable to your own life, and make sure to reach out to me and share what you have learned over the past few months!

Thank you all as always for tuning in today, your support means the world to me! Make sure to reach out and connect with me at the links below.

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Episode 30 - Mariel Arias is a recent graduate from Dickinson College and is developing his online presence and building his personal brand to provide tons of content and value on the topics of personal finance, positivity, and self-development. He also writes reviews of the books he reads on The Success Bug (blog and podcast). Professionally, Mariel is currently attempting to transition into the Commercial Real Estate industry. He's currently using online courses and resources to teach himself the skills necessary to excel in his future role. Mariel has chosen Multifamily Real Estate as his future investment vehicle of choice and hopes to build wealth to ensure he has the time and freedom to make a difference and continue serving his audience. He recently published a course on Udemy on the topic of resume writing. The course contains the strategies and tips that have helped him secure positions at Bank of America, Bloomberg L.P., etc.

Throughout the conversation we also discuss how everyone's path to success is different, living below your means and avoiding lifestyle inflations, the tools to keeping a sharp mindset, how to find your niche, how reading daily can change your life, and much more!

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Episode 29 - Aaron Patton is the host of the New Age Influencers Podcast which is Top 200 in over 50 countries and offers conversations with social media influencers, celebrities, content creators, community builders, and entrepreneurs. He also recently launched a podcast consulting business helping fellow podcasters scale and improve their shows. Aaron left his 9-5 sales job two years ago because he was not feeling fulfilled and he believes that EVERYONE should be able to make a living doing something they love and become a "new ager". He has incredibly successful guests on his podcast including Jason Capitol, Bill Perkins, Brendan Kane, Ryan and Jen Hamilton, and many more.

But, what is a "new ager" you might ask? It is someone who embraces the modern era and realizes that there has never been a better time to start making money whether it be creating content, building a personal brand, starting a business, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Whether it be gardening, cooking, skiing, or love for poker, Aaron explains how to utilize the tools available to us in the digital age to begin the journey of making a living talking about and doing things you actually enjoy.

This conversation goes into how Aaron has been able to support himself since quitting his job, monetizing an online venture, the keys to developing and sustaining a new-age mindset, social media growth strategies, and how he is bridging the gap between generations. If you feel like you are meant for more in this life, want to start an online business or channel, or just need a good pick-me-up, then this episode is for you.

I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast!

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-age-influencers/id1438975162

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Episode 28 - Julius Marchi is a Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Investor, and College Student. Alongside his brother, he and Julius started a Power Washing business and this summer alone made over $30k in revenue. He also ran a successful dropshipping site through Amazon before the pandemic ran its course. However, when one door closes, another opens. His entrepreneurial drive led him to look for new opportunities to start another business and did so quickly and effectively with his power washing gigs.

While many college students are looking forward to Holiday breaks to binge watch the latest Netflix craze, catch up with friends and relatives, or just relax, as a normal student would. Julius on the other hand is amped up to use the extra time to develop new business strategies, build connections, work towards purchasing his first real estate property, and invest in index funds. Talk about ambition! Julius also lets us in on the daily habits he has adopted to see improvements in all aspects of his life.

In what started by selling some old clothes and gadgets out of his garage on eBay has now turned into an entrepreneurial journey, one that you can follow along with and learn from. Be sure to check out the links to connect with Julius below, and don't forget to leave a rating and review, it helps me out tremendously! I am so appreciative of all of you that tune in.

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Episode 27 - Today I will be discussing Matthew McConaughey's book 'Greenlights' and my five biggest takeaways from it. This book is rich with insight and relatable life lessons, many of them relatable to the average reader and applicable in our daily lives. I narrowed it down to my top five. I am constantly looking to make improvements to my life, and this book helped me realize a lot about myself and what I want to experience in this life. If you have read it as well, reach out to me on social media and let me know your biggest takeaways. Enjoy!

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Episode 26 - Justin Titchenell and Jack Volker are current college seniors and football players at (my college's rival school) Gettysburg College. Justin is the Founder and CEO of CoachTools, while Jack is the CMO. CoachTools is a platform for both High School and College Football coaches to improve the way they organize data, track progress, make comparisons, and strengthen the player-coach relationship.

I had a great time getting to talk to these two guys about how they were able to leverage their experiences playing college football to develop a platform for coaches to be more efficient and foster sustainable success by improving the way they prepare, evaluate, grade, and execute. Being a college football player myself, I see the need for what CoachTools is and just how valuable it can be to any coach looking to take a program to the next level.

Tune in to hear us talk about the rivalry between our respective schools, how injuries are secretly a blessing in disguise if you realize the lessons to be learned, what's next for CoachTools, how we can all learn from our failures, and advice on how to turn something you love into a profession. Thank you all for your continued support, it means a lot to me!!

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Mitchell Pehlke is a Division 1 Lacrosse Player and a current Sophomore at The Ohio State University. He is the host of his own podcast Pelk Talk and has a popular YouTube channel with over 13,000 subscribers. He has also been popping off recently on TikTok and is crushing it on all social media platforms. Mitchell is a fun, charismatic, and genuine guy who loves the life he has been given and lives it to the fullest every single day. Dedicating much of his time at Ohio State to Lacrosse, he shares how he is able to balance being a Division 1 athlete and the commitment it requires, how he got started in the YouTube game and continues to grow and foster a loyal fanbase, the extensive work it takes to run a podcast and still has time to socialize and enjoy life. I had an awesome time getting to know Mitchell and this was by far one of the most fun episodes I have done so far! Tune in to hear a great conversation between two college athletes at different levels, and learn from Mitchell on how to maximize your day and pursue your passions. Be sure to check Mitchell out in the links below! If you all could leave a rating and review it means the world to me and helps me out a ton!

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Episode 24 - Malthe Helt is a Bryant University student, former Hockey Player, and current PGA Golf Prospect. He is finishing up his last semester in college while also training intensely in pursuit of his goal to become a Professional Golfer on the PGA Tour. Born in Denmark, he has lived in 4 different countries and 5 different states. His early life was dedicated to hockey as he moved away from home to pursue his dream at 15. He also played for the Danish Junior National Team and played 2.5 years of juniors after graduating high school.

After having to step away from the game he loved and dedicated much of his life to, he picked up golf in April of 2018 and leaned on his lessons from playing hockey including dedication, hard work, and discipline to become a pro prospect. Since 2018, he has built a team of supporters such as coaches, nutritionists, strength trainers, and a marketing team.

Malthe has been crushing the TikTok and Instagram game, getting thousands of views for his insane trick shots, not all of them even using a golf ball. He is using these platforms to market himself for his future while trying to put a smile on people's faces and encourage everyone to do their part when it comes to social issues. I had a great time getting to Malthe, and hopefully, the next time I interview him he will be on the PGA Tour!

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Episode 23 - Welcome back, everyone! This episode is part two of my conversation with Krysta Huber. Krysta Huber is a Certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, founder and owner of The Fitness Fyx and co-founder CEO of The Well, a total mind-body-spirit and beauty company. She currently specializes in nutritional coaching, mindfulness, and overall well-being.

In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on fat loss and nutrition and debunk some common myths about what we should/should not consume. Then, Krysta shares some personal stories on how she bounced around exploring different roles in various professions. Krysta also opens up about how she fell into a deep depression after some unfortunate events unfolded in her life, and how eventually, she broke through that funk and started elevating her life. She has since quit her 9-5 and is taking the fitness and nutrition game by storm. This was an incredible learning experience for me, and will bring a lot of value to anyone struggling with mental health, struggling to find their purpose, dealing with self-doubt, and also any early entrepreneurs.

Thanks as always for tuning into DWD, I am beyond grateful for the support!

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