In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Berg, who generously took some time away from his packed schedule as a student, athlete and influencer to discuss how he built his dream life, and how you can, too. A true Swiss Army knife of a life well-lived, Nate has represented the US National Youth Soccer Team, created a clothing brand, amassed nearly 400k followers on TikToks, and shot countless films and photos for weddings, music videos, sporting events, parties, and more.

00:00 - Intro
1:10 - His adoption from Uganda at age seven, and  what the transition was like coming to America
3:35 - When Nate started playing soccer, and when/why he decided to hone his talent
5:04 - The lessons he gained from soccer that he applies to the rest of his life
5:55 - The process in his college commitment, and how Wheaton College won him over
8:09 - The origin story behind his clothing brand, Dreamwear, which became a hit within Whatcom County
11:16 - The shaping experience that made Nate realize how precious life is, and how there's no time to not do what you love
13:26 - The challenges and doubts Nate faced on the way to building a following, an impact, and being himself
18:30 - How starting TikTok as a joke between his friends turned into a 400k following in about 6 months, and his favorite and least favorite parts of the platform
20:58 - Nate's secrets to networking, building connections, and forging relationships as an expert networker
22:42 - Nate's advice to aspiring content creators/influencers that are crippled by self-consciousness and self-doubt
25:07 - Nate's vision for the upcoming 5-10 years, and where he sees himself in the long-term
26:40 - Who Nate believes has been the biggest supporter throughout his life
28:42 - What Nate believes makes him cutting edge (bonus: Nate asks me something, too!)
 
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Visuals Instagram: @nathanbergvisuals
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