The Prism of Perspective

In this episode, I talk with Jeremy Wilmes, Financial Advisor and Founder of Endeavour Wealth Management and Protection. Jeremy specializes in business owner planning, succession, estate, and complex financial planning, and holds multiple prestigious designations including CFP, ChFC, and CLU. 

His journey spans continents, ocean channels, and career reinventions, and the philosophy threading through all of it is surprisingly simple. If you have ever wondered what genuine confidence is actually built from, this conversation will challenge how you think about it.

Some Key Highlights:

• What a spontaneous move to Hawaii revealed about opportunity, growth, and showing up
• The unexpected lesson Jeremy learned from big wave surfing that applies directly to business and relationships
• Why trust is earned in small moments, and what happens when you get that right
• The communication principle a mentor shared that changed every conversation Jeremy has, in business and in life
• The personal commitments Jeremy holds himself to that most people his age have quietly abandoned

Growth is rarely one big moment. Jeremy's story is proof that it is built on small decisions, repeated over time, in the places most people are not willing to stay. This conversation will leave you thinking differently about what it means to show up.

Jeremy’s links
https://www.endeavourwmp.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-wilmes/

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In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Michelle, a traumatic brain injury survivor whose life was irrevocably changed by a motorcycle accident and reshaped by what followed. Shannon shares how waking up from a coma with memory loss, physical limitations, and a new reality forced her to redefine identity, purpose, and healing from the inside out. This conversation explores what it truly means to choose presence, hope, and growth when everything familiar has fallen away.

Key Highlights

• The pivotal moment when survival turned into a conscious choice to live differently
• How neuroplasticity and incremental progress became the foundation for rebuilding her life
• Why acceptance is not resignation, but a powerful starting point for transformation
• The inner shift that helped her move from post-traumatic stress toward post-traumatic growth
• How redefining identity opened the door to joy, meaning, and service in unexpected ways

Shannon’s story is a reminder that healing is rarely linear, and growth often begins in the moments we feel most broken. Her insights offer a grounded, compassionate perspective on resilience that goes far beyond inspiration. Whether you are healing from trauma, coping with loss, or redefining who you are, this conversation meets you right where you are.

Shannon’s links
Website: https://stepintoyourmiracle.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-michelle-a870a4371/
Instagram Thread: https://www.threads.com/@stepintoyourmiracle?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonmch?mibextid=wwXIfr

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In this episode, I talk with Josh Dillingham, founder of Playing Injured, men’s wellness advocate, and former college athlete, to discuss identity, self-belief, and navigating major life transitions. Josh opens up about how losing his athlete identity affected his confidence, sense of purpose, and direction in life—and what it took to rebuild from the inside out. We dive into the practical mindset shifts required to create strength and clarity amid uncertainty, exploring what it truly means to trust yourself when old definitions of success no longer apply.

Key Highlights

• The moment many men face after success fades, and why it can feel so disorienting
• How self-limiting beliefs quietly take over during transitions, and what interrupts them
• The role mentors play in helping you recognize strengths you can’t see alone
• Why authenticity is cultivated through action and feedback, not isolation
• The subtle difference between real masculinity and the version that drains men of energy

Josh’s insights remind us that growth comes from taking action, facing uncertainty, and learning from each step. If you’re ready to explore your true identity, reconnect with your enthusiasm, and show up authentically in every area of life, this conversation is for you.

Josh’s links
https://www.youtube.com/@playinginjured
https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured

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In this episode, I talk with Cayla Birk, a contemporary fine artist whose work has been exhibited and collected internationally, to explore the intersection of creativity, discipline, and personal growth. From launching her innovative gastro-art channel, The Palette, to producing immersive exhibitions like The Late Checkout, Cayla shares her journey of transforming passion into a sustainable and fulfilling career. We dive deep into how daily practices, self-awareness, and intentional practices shape not just art, but life itself.

Some Key Highlights

• How positive self-talk and boundary-setting supercharge both personal and professional fulfillment
• The surprising ways physical fitness and mindful habits unlock breakthrough creative ideas
• Mindset shifts that turn fear into unstoppable momentum
• Why steady, incremental progress consistently outperforms erratic effort in mastering your craft

Cayla’s insights remind us that creativity is as much about intentional practice and mental clarity as it is about talent. She offers a roadmap for harnessing your natural gifts, protecting your energy, and aligning your actions with your highest potential. For anyone looking to grow, create, and live intentionally, this conversation provides practical, inspiring strategies to turn vision into reality.

Cayla’s links
instagram.com/caylabirk
instagram.com/thepalatte
www.caylabirk.com

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In this episode, I talk with Venchele Saint Dic, a multifaceted writer, editor, and doctoral candidate in public health, about the intersections of storytelling, personal growth, and social impact. Venchele’s journey spans raising herself through trauma, pursuing higher education, and building a soul-led business that empowers writers and organizations to communicate more effectively. Together, we explore the balance between honoring your gifts, finding your voice, and creating meaningful influence in both professional and personal spheres.

Some Key Highlights

• How early life experiences shaped her understanding of self-worth and resilience
• The transformative moment that led Venchele to launch her writing business and claim her voice
• The subtle shift from hustle culture to mindful productivity and inner peace
• Insights on leveraging storytelling and strategy to elevate others while staying authentic
• The role of local boards of health in public service and Venchele’s mission to optimize their impact

Venchele’s message is a blend of empowerment, reflection, and intentional living, demonstrating how inner work fuels external influence. Her story reminds us that creativity, courage, and mindfulness are tools for both personal fulfillment and societal contribution. 

If you’re ready to embrace your gifts, navigate challenges with grace, and expand your impact, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration.

Vanchele’s Links

LinkedIn
Instagram @venchelesaintdic
Instagram @pathwaycoachwriting

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In this episode, I talk with Matthew Check, a Cincinnati-based author and musician whose life unfolded through music, faith, addiction, and creative risk. What began as a move to New York City in pursuit of purpose slowly became a long, complex process of self-examination, sobriety, and identity reconstruction. Through writing, music, and honest reflection, Matthew shares what it means to confront inherited beliefs and choose a more conscious way of living.

Some Key Highlights:

• What Matthew expected New York would give him versus what it actually revealed
• How writing became a place to confront identity, belief, and unresolved tension
• The quiet but profound role sobriety played in reshaping his inner life
• Navigating cultural and spiritual inheritance without clear answers 
• The moment creativity shifted from expression to self-reckoning

Matthew’s story is raw, reflective, and deeply human, offering a grounded look at what it means to live without shortcuts. His insights invite listeners to sit with discomfort, question certainty, and recognize growth as an ongoing process rather than a destination. If you are navigating change, recovery, or the space between who you were and who you are becoming, this conversation will meet you there.

Matthew’s Links

Website: https://matthewcheckmusic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewcheck
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewCheck1

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In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Scott, author of Before We Forget, host of The Evolved Podcast, former hedge fund founder, and co-founder of an alternative therapeutics company focused on breakthrough pain treatments. 

Drawing from his background in global finance, healthcare innovation, and consciousness research, Aaron offers a rare perspective on how modern systems quietly shape identity and awareness. Together, we explore what it takes to reclaim inner coherence in a world built on inherited beliefs.

Some Key Highlights

• Why modern systems subtly train us to live from the outside in without realizing it
• The hidden cost of tying identity, worth, and success to external achievement
• How inherited beliefs quietly fracture inner coherence and personal agency
• A reframing of awakening that challenges both spiritual bypassing and blind conformity

The question Aaron asks that makes people pause and reconsider what feels “normal”

This conversation invites a deeper look at how we participate in the world and who we become when we stop outsourcing meaning and authority. Aaron’s insights bridge personal awakening with collective responsibility in a way that feels both unsettling and clarifying. 

If you have ever sensed that something about modern life feels misaligned but could not quite name it, this episode offers language, context, and a starting point for seeing more clearly.

Aaron’s Links

Book: Before We Forget: The Guide to Personal and Collective Awakening:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaaronscott

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In this episode, I talk with David Ask, an entrepreneur whose products sit on shelves in more than 3,700 retail stores, about the deeper inner work that made that level of success possible. 

David shares how self awareness, identity, and community shaped not only his business growth but the way he shows up as a man, husband, and father. This conversation goes far beyond strategy into what it truly means to live and lead from who you are, not who you think you should be.

Some Key Highlights

• Why David believes starting with “who” matters more than starting with “why”
• The unexpected role men’s masterminds played in reshaping his identity and confidence
• How understanding values on a granular level changes decision making
• The subtle difference between authenticity and the masks we learn to wear
• What raising resilient, grounded children has taught him about leadership and legacy

David’s insights invite a powerful reframe of success, shifting the focus from external achievement to internal alignment. His reflections on fatherhood, purpose, and resilience offer something both practical and deeply human. 

If you are questioning how to build a life that feels true, grounded, and impactful, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.

David’s Links

https://www.davidask.com
https://statguardplus.com
https://twitter.com/davidask
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidask
https://www.facebook.com/david.ask.18
https://www.instagram.com/thedavidask

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In this episode, I sit down with Patrick Williams, award-winning artist, TEDx speaker, and founder of Satori Innovation, for a deeply human conversation about creativity, resilience, and embodied wisdom. Patrick shares how art and martial arts became lifelines that shaped not only his work, but the way he thinks, learns, and moves through the world. Together we explore how discipline, curiosity, and presence can transform trauma into mastery and expression.

Some Key Highlights 

• A childhood disruption that changed how Patrick connected to creativity
• How martial arts and art function as moving meditations that train the mind
• The surprising role discomfort plays in creative and spiritual growth
• A pivotal critique that completely changed Patrick’s artistic direction
• Why learning how to learn may be the most important skill of all

Patrick’s story is a reminder that creativity is not just something we do, but something we live through the body, the mind, and experience. His insights bridge art, movement, psychology, and spirituality in a way that feels grounded, earned, and deeply reflective. If you are curious about how discipline, presence, and openness can unlock new dimensions of growth, this conversation will stay with you.

Patrick’s Links

https://patrickwilliamsstaycreative.com
http://www.patrickwilliams.com
http://celebrationflowerpaintings.com
https://substack.com/@pmwpainter
TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sy0ZciwT3g
https://www.instagram.com/pmwcreativity/
https://www.instagram.com/pmw_camera/
https://www.instagram.com/pmw_painting/

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In this episode, I talk with Miles Spencer, multi-exit entrepreneur, author, and CEO and co-founder of Reflekta.ai, a Soul Tech company redefining how families preserve legacy across generations. Miles shares the experiences and belief systems that shaped his journey through media, technology, entrepreneurship, and human-centered storytelling. Together, we explore how curiosity, presence, and values-driven creation influence both optimal performance and long-term impact.

Some Key Highlights:

• The early decision that quietly redirected the entire course of Miles’s life
• Why real confidence often appears only after certainty is released
• How adventure, entrepreneurship, and parenting follow the same core principles
• The personal moment that made preserving legacy through technology possible
• What it truly means to pass on values, not just memories

Miles’s work challenges the idea that legacy ends with memory, offering a new way to think about presence, voice, and values across time. This conversation invites reflection on performance not just as achievement, but as alignment with what matters most. 

Whether building companies, families, or meaning, this episode opens a powerful doorway into the long game of human connection.

Miles’s Links

Blog: https://milesspencer.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesspencer/
Reflekta: https://reflekta.ai/
You can speak to Miles’ Dad:
His name is Arthur. Though he passed in 2017, you can talk with him here.
He reconnects with his granddaughter Chloe in this video.
You can also talk to Virginia, a pretty cool lady as well. She passed in 2009.

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