Standing Still

Standing Still is BACK! After a few weeks off due contracting covid, I sit down to break down my complete covid experience. I break down the restructuring of how I'm attacking life, and how that was beginning to build steam before getting covid. I give the straight facts of how covid effected my health, and also lean into what I learned from contracting such a divisive virus. I get into the thought of a thriving community and how divisiveness has handicapped the individual. Feels good to be back. Thank you to all that support the show!

Ari joins the show to talk her new fitness clothing brand, "Resilient Body". We recap her past with fitness, and weight loss, and discuss for a bit on getting too focused on JUST what the scale says when pursuing personal fitness goals. We get into how the original thought of Resilient came about, and how she responded. She explains the difficulties of starting a business of this nature, but also just how sweet the early rewards have been. Thanks again Ari. Be sure to give Ari and her business a follow on Instagram @transforming_ari and @rslntbody

Victor Laveaga is the father of a childhood friend of mine and a retired fire fighter. I sit down with Victor to essentially meet him for the first time as an adult and get his take on his life and career. Near death experiences, following your heart, and so much more. From high school to retirement, Victor's story is one I will never forget. Thank you Mr. Laveaga.

Jakob Morgan is an old friend I grew up with as a kid. We revisit old stories of growing up on the same street and what each household brought as a hangout spot. I talk about self discipline and a few of the efforts I'm putting forth in my life to improve that front. We get into what Jakob is trying to be the best man he can be. We discuss playing to our strengths vs constantly striving to fix our weaknesses. This episode was a blast. Thanks Jake! Instagram: @standingstillpodcast

Danny Mancera is an old friend that has his own podcast, The Alternate Take. I invite Danny on the show to trade perspectives about venturing out and starting our own shows and some of the rewards and frustrations that come with that. We talk stand-up comedy and our goals within that space, and life in general. Be sure to check out The Alternate Take Podcast! Follow us on Instagram @alternatetakedm and @standingstillpodcast

Mike Flach is a professional MMA fighter and coach. Mike and I talk his career in MMA from wrestling in high school, fighting for a spot in the UFC, and his present day coaching. We discuss various emotions he's had throughout his career, including walking into his first professional fight. We discuss what he brings to the table in his coaching and how that translates into his everyday life. Such a humble guy. Check him out on Instagram @flachnessmonsta and follow the show @standingstillpodcast

Forrest Devitt is the creator and owner of The Young American Salon in Orange County California. I invite Forrest on the show to talk, and get a perspective for, small business. We discuss his own upbringing, how he started his salon(s), and the craziness of being a small business owner during the Covid Pandemic. We ponder the lack of small business start-ups by our younger generation and talk life in general. Be sure to check out The Young American Salon at www.theyoungamerican.com or on Instagram @theyoungamericansalon Follow the show on Instagram @standingstillpodcast

Will, Jeff, and Josh are old buddies of mine. We got the chance to catch up and laugh at some old stories. We talk Will's bachelor trip to Vegas earlier in the year and all the hilarious chaos that ensued. Chaos like waking up on a different hotel floor drunk. We discuss a certain coworker and banter about office pranks. We finish by getting into a vacation I took to Montana a few months back. Follow us on Instagram! @standingstillpodcast

Quis Williams is a guy I would see here and there at various get-togethers with friends. I didn't know him all too well before getting the chance to sit down with him, but I loved the way he carried himself in a room and just his attitude towards life in general. We discuss his upbringing in Chicago and what his move to California was like. We talk acting and his current side hustle (Quickies) selling cookies. They really are THE BEST DAMN COOKIES IN LA. Give us a follow on Instagram @theogquickies and @standingstillpodcast 

Dalton and Jake are long-time friends dating back to childhood. Dalton was blessed with a grandfather that took to looking after him throughout his life. His grandfather also started, and ultimately handed down, a multimillion dollar business and livelihood. Dalton details growing up, his grandfather's passing, receiving his inheritance, the struggle and success he's faced, and the incredible outlook he now possesses. Massive opportunity and equally massive hard lessons learned. Jake sits in to hang and bring laughter throughout. Thanks boys. Follow us on Instagram @standingstillpodcast