Taking it for Granted

Justin Amash is a Freelance Camera Operator who has now worked three Super Bowls, the World Series, and numerous other major sporting events. He comes from a hippie commune in rural Ohio, and that makes him even more appreciative of everything he has now. While his priorities have changed over the past year with an addition to the family, Justin still cherishes what he gets to do for a living, and the life it provides for him and his family. To learn more about Justin, and have a good laugh from some of his hilarious content, give him a follow on Instagram @jaymash49.

The band Wildermiss is an indie rock band based out of Nashville and previously of Denver, Colorado. The members, Emma Cole, Joshua Hester, and Caleb Thoemke continue to rise up through the music scene with songs like their latest single W.I.F.I., and they have a new album coming out soon. After coming together in school, Wildermiss found a large following in Denver playing the Underground Music Showcase, and selling out shows at the Bluebird Theatre. Now they have moved across the country to continue their growth as a band, and no matter what life throws at them, they know their relationships with one another will keep them strong and on the right path. To learn more about Wildermiss, and to see where they will be playing near you, check out their website https://www.wildermiss.com/.

Angel Martinez is the Founder of Angel Aesthetics, Denver's top medical spa, and host of the podcast "It Hurts to be Pretty." While this keeps her busy enough, she also founded Single Mom Strong, and hosts the annual Women event to help others get to where she is today. Being a mom is always what has meant the most to Angel, and everything she does is to help her kids have the best life possible. To learn more about Angel and her work, visit the website https://skincarebyangel.com/ or give her a follow on Instagram @angelaestheticsdenver.

Jose Moreno is the Chief Marketing Officer for the Fiesta Bowl, and one of the most giving and dedicated people I've ever had the pleasure of speaking with. He is the Director of the Children's Cancer Network, speaks to organizations, schools, and institutes, and loves his family to death. Jose is a self-made man, but knows he wouldn't be where he is today if it weren't for some of the connections he has made throughout his life. Now he is that connection, helping others bloom into the best versions of themselves.

A look back at some lessons learned on my recent trip to Ohio, and some thoughts on life after almost two years of the podcast.

Lance Schneider is a Fire Captain and EMT in Colorado, and a giver at heart. He continues to further his education to become the best he can to serve his community, but it's not all work and no play. Lance is an avid skier and mountain biker, and finds time within is crazy schedule to live the life he wants to live. To learn more about Lance, give him a follow on Instagram @cofiremedic88.

Nicolette Richardson is the Founder and chief conversation starter of The Grown Up Millennial, a space that provides personal development resources for adults. She was born in Jamaica and studied in Canada, worked in behavioral health and journalism, and is a human rights advocate. All of these experiences have shown her that many of us are searching for answers to the same questions, and that is where The Grown Up Millennial was born. To learn more about Nicolette and her work, check out https://thegrownupmillennial.com/.

Kim Swaney is the Founder and Operator of Happiness Through Horses, a non-profit that provides programs and scholarships that allow youth to participate in social, emotional, and behavioral growth as well as significant learning experiences through interaction with horses. She is constantly finding ways to improve her farm, providing the best life for her rescue animals, and providing the next generation with the emotional and physical tools to be the best they can. To learn more about Kim and Happiness Through Horses, check out their website https://happinesshorses.org/.

Charles Wesley Godwin is a singer/songwriter who touches home with all types of music lovers through his genre-bending sound. His latest album "How The Mighty Fall" takes you on a ride through hard-hitting songs like "Lyin' Low" to ballads like "Gas Well" that you can see play out in your mind. Charles' road hasn't been without its bumps, and he certainly paid his dues, but he is starting to bear the fruits of his labor, touring to larger crowds than ever, and even playing at Red Rocks. To learn more about Charles and his music, check out his website http://www.charleswgodwin.com/.

Amanda Edwards is an Intimacy and Mental Health Coordinator and Trauma Therapist who is doing her best to be the change she wants to see in the world. After working in community health for many years, she recently combined all her passions of music, theater, acting, and mental health into her new career, working on sets to provide the best environment possible. To learn more about Amanda, visit her website https://www.amandamedwards.com/.