The Garden

Parker Brown is a writer, a recording artist, and a musical instructor.

In today's episode we dive deep into Parker's creative journey. We explore Parker's recent studio experience at the legendary Pachyderm Studios, his balance between family and career, and how he navigates the tricky territory of creative fulfillment and financial stability.

Key Moments and Takeaways:
- The role of fun when it comes time to create
- Integrating his musical career with his family life
- Where does inspiration come from?
- What happens when you burn out doing the thing you love?
- Staying true to your path
- Building a haven for musical creation in Red Lodge, MT

This was a beautiful conversation about creation, finding balance, staying true to your path, and committing do to the thing you were put here to do. I take a ton of inspiration from Parker and I hope you find some inspiration in his story too.

Thanks for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,
- Drew

Find Parker Brown:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/pword
Website → https://www.pbrownsound.com/
Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/parker_brown

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok →  https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3Cw...

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok →  https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf

Show Chapters:
00:00 Pachyderm Studios
04:56 Pressure and Performance
06:35 Balancing Fun and Creativity
10:07 The Importance of the Hang
18:36 Building a Creative Haven
37:56 Balancing Life and Music
41:09 Red-lining on Purpose?
49:54 Work-Life Alignment
01:10:16 Trusting the Journey
01:18:14 Embracing Uncertainty and Trusting the Process
01:21:32 Finding Success in Small Wins
01:23:56 The Power of Gratitude
01:27:26 Honest Feedback
01:29:35 Living in the Moment
01:31:20 Aligning with the Universe
01:42:07 Growth and Giving: A New Chapter
01:52:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Peter Vanderloos is a founder and owner of Black Orchid Yoga and Cycle.

In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of art, fitness, and entrepreneurship with Peter.

Expect to learn about his previous career as rockstar with his band A Million Pieces, his pursuit of the love of his life when music stopped fueling him, and Peter & Katie's creation of Black Orchid Yoga & Cycle, which they are beginning to franchise.

Key Moments and Takeaways:
- Following your intuition as an artist
- Why success didn't make Peter happy
- Driving 24+ hours for a date with Peter's future wife
- Starting Black Orchid
- Building a great culture comes from great people
- Gaining parents' approval
- Taking Black Orchid nationwide

Peter's story is an inspiring account of how trusting your gut and investing in the people around you can lead to a beautiful life.

I hope you enjoy the episode. Thank you for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,
- Drew

Show Chapters
00:00 Electrolytes
03:27 Caffeine Addiction and Health Scare
09:54 Healthy Habits
12:34 Cycle Class
15:21 Building Community
24:25 From Music to Fitness
40:05 Passion for Podcasting
40:24 The Journey of a Musician
41:21 ADHD as a Superpower
43:14 Creating Black Orchid
49:49 Get Good People Behind You
52:38 Growth
01:08:27 Franchising the Brand
01:14:14 Reflecting on Achievements
01:21:17 Gaining Parents' Approval

Find Black Orchid:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/liveblackorchid/
Website → https://www.liveblackorchid.com/

Find Peter Vanderloos:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pv_blackorchid/

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok →  https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3Cw...

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok →  https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf

Drew Korf (that's me!) is the host of Pressed for Presence and founder of Storyline Media Co.

In this solo episode, I sit down to reflect on a busy season where I dove head-first into a chapter of self-inflicted burnout, rebuilding, and learning what it really means to “get good.”

Over the past few months, I’ve been head-down in my business, rebuilding the foundation and getting back to the basics. In the process, I learned a lot about presence, burnout, and the balance between growth and peace.

We broke the episode down into three sections where we covered a reflection of the most recent chapter in life and business, broke down insights from my Creative Act notes section, and answered some audience questions in a Q+A.

Key takeaways: 

- Why pattern breaks might be the key to lasting memories

- How burnout can actually be an impactful teacher

- Speaking as if the best version of yourself is listening. 

- Reframing the question "What are you running from?"

- Sunday Neurosis

- Making the decision to Get Good at your pursuit

- The concept of sonder and how it relates to peace and perspective

This one’s raw and reflective. It’s about business, but also about life. About knowing when to press pause, when to push, and when to simply be.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, spinning, or running on fumes, I hope this episode reminds you to take inventory of what matters and spend your energy + focus on purpose.

p.s. thank you all for your patience while we grinded our way back into being able to release episodes of this show consistently. it feels great to be beack.

Thanks for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,
- Drew

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok →  https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3Cw...

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok →  https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf

Show Chapters:

00:00:00 – Intro & gratitude
00:03:09 – Breaking the Doom Loop
00:08:51 – Managing burnout
00:11:53 – Pattern Breaks
00:18:46 – Re-creating a 9 to 5 as an entrepreneur
00:22:22 – “Sunday Neurosis”
00:28:08 – Getting Good
00:37:45 – Naming the seasons of your life
00:40:54 – The Creative Act
00:43:22 – Speak as if the best version of you is listening
00:49:30 – Honesty as recalibration to reality
01:07:45 – Sonder

01:14:49 – The Poem I'll Leave Behind
01:18:30 - Q&A: Go-to coffee order

01:19:33 – Q&A: If you could sit with one person and just listen…
01:21:52 – Q&A: If I had to start a new business tomorrow

01:23:42 - Q&A: Bringing aspects of the podcast into the real world
01:28:16 – Q&A: Connor Bokman Invite
01:31:05 – Q&A: Dinner with any version of yourself
01:41:02 – Q&A: Advice to your 18-year-old self
01:46:52 – Q&A: Next chapter
01:49:54 – Outro

Andrés Vega Jaimes is the founder of The Colombian Guy Coffee Van in Sheridan, Wyoming.

In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the life and philosophy of Andrés from TCG Coffee Van. Andrés shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Colombia to creating a beloved coffee business in Sheridan, Wyoming. 

We discuss his experiences growing up with a single mother, the impact of his Colombian heritage, the genuine connections he's made through his coffee van, and the invaluable lessons he's learned through Jiu-Jitsu. 

Andrés' story is a testament to living authentically, building meaningful relationships, and the transformative power of passion and hard work. 

Whether you're a coffee enthusiast, a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, or someone chasing a passion, this episode is for you.

p.s. every time I leave a conversation with Andrés, I feel reminded that the point of life and business is to build something that's true to myself. I'm thrilled to share his story with you, and hope you walk away feeling a strong conviction that your intuition is a guide worth listening to.

Thanks for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,

- Drew

Find The Colombian Guy Coffee Van:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tcgcoffeevan/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndresVegaJaimes/

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok →  https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3Cw...

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok →  https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf

Show Chapters:

00:00 Growing up in Colombia

02:09 Growing up early

05:15 Appreciation and Gratitude

13:21 Avoiding Bad Influences

21:33 Rock Climbing

34:49 Working a side job to make time for your passion

37:16 Moving to the U.S.

38:50 Dealing with mental health struggles

42:55 Finding Purpose

46:52 Following love

53:31 Starting the Coffee Van

57:24 The importance of genuine relationships

01:01:56 Simple joys

01:07:48 The Coffee Van's Journey

01:10:32 Buy in to your craft

01:14:34 Maintaining high standards

01:16:10 The power of small gestures

01:31:36 Cultural Differences and Friendships

01:37:30 Dealing with Loss

01:41:34 Final Thoughts

Zach Peterson is the Founder of Tattooed and Successful, a streetwear brand rooted in the tattoo community and culture.

In this episode, Zach shares the story behind T&S’s evolution from a grassroots brand in Boise, Idaho, to a bold new chapter in Arizona. We dive deep into the emotional and strategic decisions behind relocating the business, the challenges of leaving a hometown legacy, and the vision for building a national presence through conventions, community, and authentic relationships.

Zach opens up about the whole journey of T&S - from the brand starting as an idea on sticky notes, to all of the challenges that come with building a national e-commerce brand. We cover everything along the journey including navigating the complexities of business growth, the importance of community, growing pains & adaptability, and the power of staying true to your roots while chasing a bigger vision. 

Key Moments and Takeaways:

• The emotional journey of deciding to move a business away from its hometown
• Strategic factors in choosing a new location (taxes, culture, access, and opportunity)
• Building community both online and in-person
• The power of grassroots marketing and authentic connections
• Trade show and convention strategies for brand growth
• Partnering with artists and supporting their entrepreneurship
• Creating systems to elevate artist education and help them earn passive income
• The “T&S on Tour” vision
• Balancing personal growth, business decisions, and team empowerment
• Advice for business owners considering a big move

Enjoy this honest and nostalgic conversation about growth, change, and the courage to step outside your comfort zone to build something bigger than yourself.

Thanks for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,

- DK

Find Tattooed and Successful & Zach Peterson:
T&S Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tattooedandsuccessfulco/
T&S Website → https://tattooedandsuccessful.com/
Zach’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/zachjpete/

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok →  https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3Cw...

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok →  https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf

Show Chapters:
00:00 – The Big Move
02:26 – Weighing Options: Taxes, Culture, and Community
03:54 – The Fear of Change
06:10 – Beginnings in Boise
08:56 – Building Community
12:13 – Fashion, Culture, and Arizona
14:49 – Trade Shows, Conventions, and Brand Growth
24:47 – Artist Partnerships and Supporting Creatives
30:57 – T&S on Tour: Hitting the Road
40:06 – Advice for Business Owners Facing Big Decisions
49:07 – Balancing Emotions and Strategy
58:19 – Looking Ahead: The Future of T&S
1:10:00 – Final Thoughts & Thanks

Daniel Robbins is a Co-Owner of Lab Management.

In this episode, Daniel walks us through his journey of creating one of the biggest management agencies in the CrossFit space. From talking his way into internships at Wodapalooza and landing a mentorship and eventually a job with Matt O'Keefe in Miami, Daniel went all-in on his vision for representing athletes in his early 20's and did whatever it took to make it happen.

Key Moments and Takeaways:
- College Athletics & Transitioning to the "Real World"
- Taking Unpaid Internships to Get His Foot in the Door
- Moving to Miami to Work With the Best in the CrossFit World
- Why Sitting on the Floor of His Boss' Office Created His Biggest Early Wins
- Navigating Imposter Syndrome with Early Career Success
- Building Lab Management
- The State of CrossFit Today
- How Athletes Can Navigate Personal Branding While Training to be the Best in the World
- The Future of CrossFit and Hybrid Fitness Competitions

Enjoy this inspiring story and beautiful reminder of the value of being willing to sleep on the floor to make your dream come to life.

Thanks for listening.

Find Daniel Robbins & Lab Management:
Daniel's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drobbins95/
Lab's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/labmgmt/

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@pressedforpresence⁩
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:
00:00 Football & Education
05:51 Cal Berkeley
08:26 Discovering CrossFit
09:57 Pursuing Athlete Representation
12:14 Internships
16:16 Chasing CrossFit
26:44 Miami
27:09 Dream Job Offer
31:07 Stepping Into a Bigger Role
35:54 Work/Life Balance
40:42 Merging Agencies
41:54 Lab
57:47 The Evolution of CrossFit Influencers
58:35 Challenges in Athlete Branding
01:00:29 Building Authentic Relationships
01:02:28 Content Creation for Athletes
01:07:32 HYROX
01:12:53 Marketing Strategies for Athletes
01:16:26 Organic Content
01:20:51 CrossFit's Media Strategy
01:30:49 Navigating the CrossFit Landscape
01:33:24 Functional Fitness
01:40:17 The Importance of Authenticity
01:44:19 Balancing Success
01:51:47 Future of Competitive Fitness
01:56:59 Exploring New Avenues in Sports

Drew Korf is a podcaster and the owner of Storyline Media Co.

Welcome to another Solo Q&A episode! The questions you all submitted for this Q&A covered a wide range of topics from workout splits to biggest life lessons, and some of the questions prompted me to go deep on some topics that I haven't ever shared on the show until now.

Expect to hear about:
- My favorite books at the moment
- Workout splits and running experiments with yourself
- Analysis Paralysis
- Biggest fears and frameworks for dealing with hardship
- My calling and some important life lessons
- Dream guests for the podcast (and why)

I enjoy checking in with all of you during these solo episodes, and we'll plan to do one of these every 10th episode to stay in touch.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit thoughtful questions for this episode, and for pushing me to think and share my thoughts about a handful of topics that were a real pleasure to riff on.

Appreciate the heck out of you all taking the time to listen.

Be Where Your Feet Are,
- Drew👣

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UC7lrwcEJ4Es2xTLw_ZwPvJw
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:01 1. P4P Merch
07:06 2. Dog Bowls
11:03 3. Workout Split
15:18 4. Favorite Books Right Now
21:24 5. Planning vs. Improvisation
28:17 6. Frameworks for Hard Times
39:45 7. Biggest Fear
46:40 8. Authenticity & Social Media
58:33 9. Defining Life's Calling
01:03:58 10. Biggest Life Lessons
01:10:16 11. Advice to My 18-Year-Old Self
01:16:44 12. Dream Podcast Guests
01:27:59 Outro

Brandon Mair is a world-class videographer.

In today's episode, we have Boise native Brandon Mair (aka @basicbrando) on the podcast to share his decade-long journey of becoming a full-time traveling videographer.

Starting with a dinosaur of a Nikon camera and a computer that could hardly handle video editing software, Brandon leaned into his passion for storytelling at the beginning of high school and began capturing videos of him and his friends gaming, skiing, and everything in between.

His journey took him from creating content for fun and for high school courses to traveling the world with the biggest names in EDM and in the automotive scene.

Brandon's story is an inspiring arc for anyone pursuing a creative career, and is a reminder to stay consistent through the difficult chapters where your passion hasn't yet turned into a full-time profession.

Key Moments & Takeaways:
- a senior video that almost got his entire high school class barred from graduation
- getting "good" through thousands of hours of unpaid work
- overcoming the "cringe" phase
- landing his first paid gigs
- why being authentic is your most important skillset
- learning to ask for a seat at the table
- overcoming imposter syndrome in rooms of elite creatives
- keeping your creative spark alive with passion projects

If you like this episode, show Brandon some love in the comments and tell him thanks for sharing his story!

Thanks for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,
- Drew

Find Brandon Mair:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/basicbrando/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@basicbrando
YouTube →https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@BasicMedia⁩

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@pressedforpresence⁩
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters
00:00 First Steps in Video Editing
04:12 Picking up a Camera
08:56 High School Broadcasting
18:12 Senior Year Video
29:15 Transitioning After School
38:02 Discovering Self-Worth and Pricing
38:23 Mentorship & Networking
41:37 Entering the Car Industry
42:45 Landing the First Paid Gigs
49:22 Transition to Music Industry
52:58 Navigating COVID
56:36 Shooting for Kai Wachi
01:05:41 Imposter Syndrome
01:09:45 Balancing Travel and Personal Life
01:17:01 Building New Friendships in the Industry
01:20:25 Navigating Social Media
01:21:07 Advice for Newcomers
01:23:15 Balancing Trends and Originality
01:27:24 Avoiding Burnout
01:29:00 The Importance of Side Hobbies
01:39:01 Iconic Moments and Viral Videos
01:46:34 Future Goals
01:53:21 Inspiring the Next Generation of Creatives

Tyler Geiger is the owner of Nock Performance and is a former police officer.

In this episode, Tyler opens up about the identity shifts that come from changing careers, embracing fatherhood, and building a life rooted in discipline, honesty, and action.

He shares the story of leaving behind a structured law enforcement career to bet on himself, diving headfirst into entrepreneurship with no backup plan and no guarantees. Tyler’s journey is full of sharp turns: growing up with a chip on his shoulder, moving 600 miles to become a cop in Nashville, and later walking away from the police force when he knew it was time to chase something bigger.

Throughout the conversation, we explore impactful recurring themes in Tyler's life that he transfers to his coaching philosophy: showing up for your family, doing hard things when no one is watching, and building a life that demands your presence and your potential.

🎯 Key Moments & Takeaways:

• Lessons from the academy and policing in the Nashville projects
• Building confidence through action, not motivation
• What law enforcement taught him about reading people and leading teams
• Why he doesn't set traditional goals and what he focuses on instead
• The real reason people get stuck in comparison and excuses
• The power of manifesting what you want through work, not wishes
• How being authentically yourself is the best way to build anything

If you need some dry, direct advice about how to crush your goals and stay true to yourself - this episode is going to make it onto your Saved Episodes list. 

Hope you enjoy it.

Be Where Your Feet Are,
 – Drew 👣

Find Tyler Geiger & Nock Performance:

Tyler's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nockperformance/
Nock Performance Website → https://www.nockperformance.com/

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:

00:00 Fatherhood

02:37 Motivation and Discipline

05:30 Tyler's Background

08:29 Moving to Tennessee

11:53 Police Academy

20:07 FTO Slate

35:05 Complacency

36:30 Learning from Partners and Mentors

43:56 From Cop to Entrepreneur

47:27 Building a Personal Brand

53:08 Manifestation and Visualization

01:00:09 Authenticity

01:10:27 Dealing with Online Negativity

01:14:17 Mentorship

01:17:43 Consistency

01:22:59 Self-Improvement

01:27:52 Manifesting Success

01:34:28 The Power of Giving

01:46:39 Final Thoughts

Dylan Turner is a Professional Boxer from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dylan and his videographer Angelo set out on a 50 state roadtrip with the objective of fighting one boxer in each state. Inspired by a viral video of a YouTuber skateboarding across America, Dylan decided to take his skillset in boxing and set out on a similar journey to inspire people to go all-in on their dreams.

While many people might see his journey as a glamorous one from the outside, Dylan and Angelo embarked on their journey with a total of about $5k combined, and have been sleeping out of their car and eating at Costco food courts for the majority of their trip. Dylan discussed the things he's learned about people throughout his journey on the road, and the ups and downs of living in his car for months at a time while traveling the country.

Faith was a common theme that carried throughout this entire conversation, and Dylan talks about how his faith has led him to chasing his passion with this project, has put him in a position to lead young men in youth group, and how his faith serves as a guide for him throughout his life.

Key Moments & Takeaways:

• Why he left comfort behind to chase a dream
• Living out of a car while traveling the country
• How faith and prayer gave him the green light to do something out of the ordinary
• Making meaning through service, not recognition
• Finding joy during the hard parts of the journey instead of after them
• The responsibility of being seen and leading with purpose

This serendipitous episode came about after I had sparred with Dylan when he dropped in at the Grindhouse, and his story inspires me to take more risk and trust in the calling that lights my soul on fire. Hope it does the same for you.

Be Where Your Feet Are,

- Drew

Find Dylan Turner:
Dylan's YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ChampagneBoxing
Dylan's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dylanturnerboxing/ 

Dylan's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dtboxing?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:

00:00 50 States Boxing Challenge

01:12 Overcoming Doubts and Finding Confirmation

02:37 Taking Risks

04:15 Should You Share Your Dreams?

12:53 Support and Challenges on the Road

29:03 Faith and Personal Growth

37:13 Realization of Influence

38:39 Self-Reflection

40:10 Embracing Change and Faith

46:26 Inspiring the Next Generation

51:01 Human Connection and Optimism

53:45 Creating for Fulfillment

59:10 The Power of Authenticity

01:11:11 Living in the Moment

01:14:55 Conclusion and Future Plans