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Whenever Chef Nikki pulls up, you know the episode is going to be a vibe.

Join in on this impromptu hang as we go everywhere. Food, travel, energy, and what it really looks like to build an experience brand that’s global, intimate, and completely its own lane.

Nikki’s the founder of High End Affair and she’s out here producing microdosed supper clubs and “adult field trips” (yes, like the nostalgic brown-bag lunch… but infused). She breaks down how she designs these experiences safely and intentionally, what’s in the mocktails, how she times everything, and why she vets guests before they ever get a seat at the table.

We also talk about the parts people don’t post on Instagram: the emotional labor of holding space for rooms full of adults, the energetic sensitivity that comes with being that perceptive, and how traveling overseas can make America feel… loud.

If you’ve ever romanticized leaving your life behind and building something bigger, this conversation will hit.

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Ever feel like a rudderless ship in the ocean—moving, busy, maybe even working hard… but not actually steering toward anything?

That’s where Mental Athleticism comes in.

In this episode, we introduce the  first foundational pillar of MA: anchoring yourself to a bold vision for your life. Because when you know where you’re going and who you’re becoming, your entire trajectory will start to shift.

This episode sets the stage for how to think bigger, act more intentionally, and start training your mind like an athlete.

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How do you build a profitable, sustainable company without losing your marriage or yourself?

In this episode, Cameron Mitchell shares how he turned a turbulent childhood and a chip on his shoulder into one of the most successful restaurant groups in the country. But this isn’t just a business conversation.

His incredible wife, Molly, joins the discussion, offering the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes perspective on what it really took to build the company, raise three kids, survive near-death business moments, and stay married for 30 years.

This is a conversation about ambition, partnership, resilience, and building a legacy that lasts (at work and at home).

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What if we’re spending more time training our kids to compete than we are teaching them how to cope?

In this conversation, I sit down with Amy Jo Hamilton, founder of The Balanced Child Method, to talk about something that feels urgent right now: raising emotionally regulated kids in a world that feels anything but calm.

Amy shares her journey through miscarriage, fertility struggles, and entrepreneurship. She shares how those seasons shaped the work she’s doing today inside schools, sports teams, and communities across Central Ohio. We talk about why breath work matters more than we realize, why mental wellness can’t be an afterthought, and why carving out space for our kids to slow down might be the most important investment we make.

If you’re a parent, coach, teacher, or someone who simply cares about the next generation, this episode is your nudge.

Follow Amy and learn more about The Balanced Child Method here.

And as always, follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone raising the next generation.

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Katalina’s didn’t become a beloved Columbus restaurant by accident.

In this conversation with founder Kathleen Day, we talk about staying power, what it takes to build something people love, keep it standing through hard seasons, and still care deeply about the work years later.

We bounce from wild life stories to music obsessions, famous run-ins, creative intensity, and the unfiltered realities of the restaurant industry, alongside the very real work of protecting a legacy brand when the economics get tougher and the stakes get higher.

Kathleen shares what she’s learned about leadership, resilience, and why being liked was never the goal, while reminding us that you can be serious about your work without taking yourself too seriously.

This episode is equal parts grit, honesty, laughter, and grabbing life by the balls... then staying in it long enough to make it matter.

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Confidence isn’t something you magically wake up with one day. It’s built quietly, consistently, and often when no one’s watching.

In this episode, I sit down with mental performance coach and podcast host Sean Fee to talk about what it actually takes to believe in yourself again, especially after burnout, major life changes, or a season that knocked the wind out of you.

We get into:

• Why your brain needs small wins to rebuild confidence
• How micro goals create momentum when motivation is gone
• What “earning your own respect” really looks like in real life
• How routines, boundaries, and self-talk shape performance
• Why acceptance, not hype, is the real mental edge

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What happens when a brand like Homage hits year 19?

You get a conversation that’s equal parts thoughtful, absurd, and completely unfiltered. This sit-down with Homage founder, Ryan Vesler jumps from nostalgia and creativity to sales plans, leadership, and the strange realities of building a brand for nearly two decades. Sometimes serious, sometimes sarcastic, and occasionally interrupted by a fart app (because why not). Recorded in a bowling alley locker room, the energy is loose, funny, and honestly kind of a vibe. 

We talk about how Homage was built on obsession and detail, what changes (and what doesn’t) as a brand grows, and why staying creative gets harder when numbers, investors, and expectations enter the picture.

What we talk about:

• What Homage looks like 19 years in
• Creativity vs. the sales plan
• Why nostalgia and detail still matter
• Copycats, competition, and focus
• Leadership anxiety and overthinking
• What could be next for Homage beyond apparel

If you’ve ever built something (or followed a brand long enough to wonder what happens after the early wins) this one's for you.

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I don’t usually sit down with history professors, but after this conversation, I might need to start.

In this episode, I’m joined by Hasan Kwame Jeffries, College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Associate Professor of History at The Ohio State University, and I’ll be honest, I was little intimidated. 

What followed was one of those conversations that stretches you. Not because it’s heavy, but because it’s honest.

We talk about history as story, not nostalgia. About why banning books is a hard no. About capitalism, debt, incarceration, and the long shadow of slavery and how those systems didn’t disappear, they just changed shape. Professor Jeffries breaks down complex ideas in a way that’s accessible, grounded, and deeply human.

He also shares a story about his dad, a baseball call that “was too close to take,” and how that lesson shaped his discipline, his truth-telling, and the way he shows up in the world. 

We get into what today’s college students are really like post-COVID and what it means to live through this moment in America without fear-mongering or performance.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s me asking real questions, sometimes for dummies (my words, not his), and having a conversation that left me thinking long after the cameras stopped rolling.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, confused, or just hungry for context about how we got here this episode is for you.

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What happens when the validation disappears and you’re left alone with yourself?

In this episode, Keri sits down with Achea Redd for a raw, honest conversation about counterfeit relationships, people-pleasing, and learning how to trust your intuition. Achea shares how being married to NBA Hall of Famer, Michael Redd, sharpened her ability to spot fake energy, forced her to protect her peace, and ultimately pushed her into a deeper relationship with herself.

Achea opens up about growing up in a chaotic religious household, becoming addicted to external validation, and how anxiety and panic attacks brought her life to a halt. She reflects on the unseen emotional labor of supporting a high-profile athlete, the identity loss that can come with visibility, and why becoming your own best friend is the foundation for every healthy relationship.

This episode explores:

• What “counterfeit relationships” really look like
• Why visibility and success reveal people’s true intentions
• Learning to trust your intuition without over-explaining
• Anxiety, panic attacks, and breaking the stigma around medication
• Reparenting yourself and setting boundaries with family
• Choosing peace, even when it costs you relationships

This conversation is for anyone who’s outgrown old versions of themselves, is tired of chasing validation, or is learning how to choose themselves without apology.

🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder.

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This week, I’m sitting down with Ashtyn Pharis, founder of Pilates by Ashtyn, the largest Pilates studio in Ohio, to talk about the long game of building: discipline, identity, and knowing when to go all in… and when to walk away.

We unpack her path from elite athletics to heavy weightlifting, shutting down a decade-long online fitness business, and rebuilding from the ground up with a business rooted in relationships not transactions. We also talk about control, scaling, burnout, and why the client experience matters more than trends, algorithms, or competition.