Taking it for Granted

Rob is a 26 year Army veteran, a paramedic in an ER, and co-host of the H-Train Show on Military Broadcast Radio. He is a charismatic man if I've ever met one, and his love for his family, friends, and country shine through when you get to know him. He is a servant at heart, whether it be in the veteran community or helping a neighbor, but he isn't afraid to speak his mind when he believes in something either. Take a listen to learn more about as well rounded an individual as you'd ever hope to know!

A minisode with friends, family, and a few strangers. I truly appreciate how open and vulnerable these conversations were, and I think it shows you that everyone has their own path to what makes them happy in life. You have to figure that out for yourself, but it sure helps to have a great group of humans around you!

Tom is one of the most genuine and friendly people you will ever meet. He's a Colorado radio personality whose love of sports is contagious. Tom lives his life with no regrets, and whatever he does, whether it be making sales or caring for his children, he gives it his all.

Jerod is an ex con turned activist advocating for positivity and acceptance in a community that welcomed him with open arms. After nearly two decades in the prison system, he decided to turn his life around for the better and help others do the same. Whether it be through his artwork, his passion of disc golf, or just a friendly conversation, Jerod is creating the positive change he wants to see in the world.

Leilani is a bright light of positivity in this world, but that hasn't always been the case. Through ups and downs, losses of loved ones, and career changes, Leilani now uses her work to help others find their positive frame of mind. She has left the corporate world for the spiritual one, and as a medium, reiki practitioner, and tarot reader, she helps her clients find peace and understanding in their lives.

Nick is a musician from Columbus, Ohio, and he also works with the non-profit We Amplify Voices. After playing in bands his whole life, Nick's new album "Aslan" is his first solo venture, and what an album it is. He is a devoted father, and after being agnostic for many years, now a devoted Christian. His life journey is full of twists and turns, from psychedelic to religious experiences, from feeling down and out to feeling full of love. Take a listen to his story here, and find out more about Nick and his music at www.nicholasdandreamusic.com.

Matt has been very successful with his films winning festivals and showing at places like Sundance and SXSW, but that's not what defines him. He finds the most joy in being a father, playing his guitar and tending to his garden. He is always looking for the next story to tell and living his life to the fullest along the way.

Lauren is a survivor of a traumatic brain injury who is now acting as a resource guide to others in similar situations. She is transparent about her struggles to find proper care, rehabbing through the ups and downs, and getting back to the things she loves like power lifting. Find out more at wakeupbrain.org.

Kristal's story is one that needed to be told. She is a retired Air Force pilot who has pivoted into the fields of wine and yoga. After being forced to call it quits as a pilot, she looked for the next opportunity life was opening up for her, and now she is a sommelier and yoga instructor. We talk dealing with grief, stepping outside your comfort zone, and of course, wine.

Darrick is a man with a curious mind. He is the host of the Louisville, Kentucky based radio show "Inside A Question" and so much more. Darrick was a K-12 teacher, lived in a monastery and like me, a huge music lover. His curious mind leads him to seeking out answers to any questions that peak his interest in a variety of fields, reflected by his degrees in Physics, Mathematics, Hindi and Philosophy. Darrick's wife is celebrity chef Damaris Phillips.