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  • Nik Wallenda (World Record Holder & Author)

    In this episode, we talk to Nik Wallenda (World Record Holder & Author)as we discuss his new book, why he credits his community for his success, and what it is like going across an active volcano on a tight rope.

    Purchase his new book here

    **More On Nik**

    On June 23, 2013, Nik completed yet another life-long dream, this one 6 years in the making, becoming the first person to cross the Grand Canyon on a wire. His network partners, Discovery Channel, allowed Nik to undertake the walk in the Wallenda family tradition, completely untethered, and broke new ground as a network, broadcasting the event live in 183 countries. At a height of 1,500 ft above the Little Colorado River, Nik faced the challenges of wind gusts measured at 48 miles per hour, optical illusions of the canyon walls, and a dusty and precariously moving cable. Viewers listened breathlessly as Nik described the intense conditions he faced to Terry, his father and safety coordinator, and his Uncle Mike, his lead engineer, and also as he thanked God and prayed for peace in the midst of adversity as he traveled the distance of 1,300 hundred feet across. After nearly 23 minutes on the cable and realizing the end was in sight, he began to thank those that had made the walk possible, before kneeling to the cable, saluting his fans, and sprinting in the final distance to the waiting arms of family and friends. Through television and other media outlets, the event reached an audience of 23 million in the U.S. along, and millions more worldwide, setting viewing and social media records in the process. Revealing only days later the added adversity of battling and being treated for a severe cold the day of the event, Nik once again exhibited his motto, Never Give Up, and continued in his mission to inspire those around the world to pursue their dreams.

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    Written by: Dominic Lawson

    Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

    Music Credits:

    **Show Theme**

    Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

    **Break Theme**

    Cielo - Huma-Huma

    1 hr 2 min
  • Brian Ursu, CFP (President at Intentional Wealth Advisors)

    In this episode, we talk to Brian Ursu, CFP (President at Intentional Wealth Advisors) as we discuss financial planning for the future, how his daughter sparked the idea for his new book, and we even talk a little soccer.

    Purchase Brian's book here.

    Check out Intentional Wealth Advisors, LLC

    **More On Brian**

    Having worked nearly 30 years in the financial industry, actively listening to his clients, Brian has a clear idea of their concerns: enough money for a comfortable retirement, the ability to help their children through school and their parents through life, manageable taxes, and financial stability and confidence. Twelve years ago, this knowledge, coupled with his integrity, compelled Brian to open his own, small-by-design wealth management firm where he could freely choose and design investment strategies that best address his clients' individual needs and risk tolerance. An avid reader and passionate about his work, Brian strives to stay well-educated and current in what the financial industry is doing, using his experience, skills, and advanced financial planning software to help individuals, their families, and their closely-held businesses.

    Brian uses asset allocation (that is, the process of dividing a portfolio among major asset categories such as bonds, stocks or cash) and rebalancing to keep portfolios diversified and to minimize loss. (See "Our Mission.") His goal is to provide clients with some of the best professional and personal service they have experienced in this industry as he works with them toward building and preserving their wealth and financial confidence.

    He has earned several titles acknowledging his accomplishments:

    • President, Economic Club of Traverse City, MI
    • Certified Financial Planner, since 1994
    • Registered Principal, Securites licensed in MI, IL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, NY, OH, TX, WA, WI
    • SmartVestor pro in the (Dave) Ramsey Solutions directory
    • True Wealth Planning, Certified Advisor
    • Life and Variable Contracts, licensed in MI
    • PEAK Practice of the Year 2009 (based on client services and business growth)
    • LPL Financial Patriot Club (Top 5% of LPL Advisors, based on revenue)

    Brian, his wife, and two of their five children live in an intentional community in Leelanau County. (The older ones are in college or beyond, with two living much too far away on the west coast.) As much as possible, they enjoy reading, outdoor activities, and get-aways to Mackinac Island. Brian's personal goal is to live with intention, to enjoy a long, healthy, meaningful life while helping others do the same.

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    Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

    Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

    Music Credits:

    **Show Theme**

    Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

    **Break Theme**

    Cielo - Huma-Huma

    Sponsors/Partners

    If you want to try any of Swanson Health's great products for yourself, use code STARTUP20 for 20% off on https://www.swansonvitamins.com/.

    If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

    Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

    Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

    Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

    44 min
  • Taylor Shupe (Founder & CEO of FutureStitch)

    In this episode, we talk to Taylor Shupe (Founder & CEO of FutureStitch) as we discuss his origin story, doing business overseas, and his partnership with Rob Drydek.

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    **More On Taylor**

    Taylor Shupe being a serial entrepreneur has founded numerous successful start-ups. In 2009, Shupe co-founded Stance Inc., a premium sock and apparel brand, and served as its Chief Product Officer for the better part of a decade. He has over 13-years of general manufacturing experience and has authored extensive intellectual property in both material development and knitting execution. In 2018 Taylor co-founded FutureStitch Inc., a knitting facility that challenges the exploitation of factory workers in the fashion industry. FutureStitch possesses world-class kitting capabilities and is disrupting archaic and damaging apparel manufacturing practices through sustainability initiatives, new workforce management techniques, and just-in-time manufacturing processes.

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    Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

    Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

    Music Credits:

    **Show Theme**

    Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

    **Break Theme**

    Cielo - Huma-Huma

    Sponsors/Partners

    If you want to try any of Swanson Health's great products for yourself, use code STARTUP20 for 20% off on https://www.swansonvitamins.com/.

    If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

    Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

    Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

    Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

    1 hr 2 min
  • Pitch Winners From The 36|86 Entrepreneurship Festival

    In this the first half of the show we talk to Amber Hayes (Co-founder & CEO of Second Keys) as we discuss her winning her pitch competition, what's next for her company, and why its best for investments in Memphis come from Memphians.

    Later we talk to the team at Arms Cyber as we discuss them winning the student pitch competition, how Vanderbilt has played a role in their success, and why it was important to appoint a new CEO.

    This episode is presented by LaunchTN. Be sure to register for next year's festival here.

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    Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

    Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

    Music Credits:

    **Show Theme**

    Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

    **Break Theme**

    Cielo - Huma-Huma

    Sponsors/Partners

    If you want to try any of Swanson Health's great products for yourself, use code STARTUP20 for 20% off on https://www.swansonvitamins.com/.

    If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

    Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

    Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

    Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

    53 min
  • Uri Adoni (Venture Capitalist & Author)

    In this episode we talk to Uri Adoni (Venture Capitalist & Author) as we discuss his new book, the startup culture in Israel and more.

    **More On Uri**

    After spending 20 years in high-tech and over 12 years of being a partner at Jerusalem Venture Partners Media Labs, I decided to write the book The Unstoppable Startup; Mastering Israel's Secret Rules of Chutzpah. I wanted to share the secrets to Israel's incredible track record of success in this new guide that will help make any startup unstoppable. More than half of all startups fail—often during the crucial early stages of development when they need to prove their viability on a limited budget. But when it comes to startup success, one country stands out: Israel. Even though it is a relatively small country with a population of just over 9 million inhabitants, Israel has one of the highest concentrations of startups in the world, has the highest venture capital per capita, is one of the top countries in terms of number of companies listed on NASDAQ, and is well recognized as a global leader in research and development. In The Unstoppable Startup, I go behind the scenes to explain the principles and practices that can make any startup, anywhere in the world, an unstoppable one. Packed with insider accounts from leaders who have achieved tremendous success utilizing the strategies and insights outlined in these pages, The Unstoppable Startup distills Israeli chutzpah into six operational rules that will help you to: • Build an unstoppable team; • Foresee the future and innovate to meet its demands; • Manage your funding and partnerships through all phases of growth; • Dominate the market category you are after or create a new one; • Build and manage an early-stage investment vehicle; and • Build and grow a healthy high-tech ecosystem. Grab your copy here: www.theunstoppablestartup.com

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    Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

    Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

    Music Credits:

    **Show Theme**

    Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

    **Break Theme**

    Cielo - Huma-Huma

    Sponsors/Partners

    If you want to try any of Swanson Health's great products for yourself, use code STARTUP20 for 20% off on https://www.swansonvitamins.com/.

    If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

    Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

    Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

    Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

    47 min
  • Gil Beverly (Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer of the Tennessee Titans)

    In this episode, we talk to Gil Beverly (Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer of the Tennessee Titans) about his time at ESPN, how he engages fans of the Titans, and what he thinks what the turning point was in his career.

    Gil was featured at the 36|86 Entrepreneurship Festival presented by LaunchTN. Be sure to check here to keep up to date about next year's festival.

    **More On Gil**

    Gil Beverly enters his second season with the Titans and his first as Senior Vice President/Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer. He joined the team in 2019 as team's Vice President of Brand, Marketing & Communications. In this new role, he will direct Ticketing, Marketing, Corporate Partnerships, Digital Communications and Community Impact.

    In his first season with the Titans, Beverly challenged and guided departments to find new and innovative ways to engage with fans. Highlights on the marketing side included a joint venture with Lipscomb University on the development and launching of the cartoon character "Titans Man," a series of Pop Up Shop parties to introduce new merchandise to a younger demographic and "Titans Art Rush," an art show that featured Titans-centric photos and artwork. On the ticketing side, the team introduced a digital season ticket for new fans, the "Fireball Fast Pass," and a season ticket member reward program, "The 22nd Element." The digital content team debuted several new content series, including a three-part series on Marcus Mariota that originated from Hawaii. The team's community relations outreach was also a focal point and rose to new heights in response to the tornadoes that swept through middle Tennessee in March 2020, and in July 2019, hosting a community engagement panel with players and local agencies addressing issues in the Nashville community with $450,000 distributed in grants.

    Before joining the Titans, Beverly worked as Vice President, Partnership Solutions for Learfield IMG-College. In this role he oversaw the development of marketing & sponsorship programs across over 200 collegiate athletics departments and other related sports properties. In doing so, he helped to create and drive partnerships with a range of Fortune 500 companies including Allstate, Nissan and State Farm, among others.

    Prior to his experience at Learfield, Beverly served as Vice President College Sports Marketing for ESPN. In doing so, he was involved in development of sponsorship architecture and promotional strategy around various media properties including the College Football Playoff, SEC Network, College GameDay and Tournament Challenge, among others.

    A native of Evanston, Ill., Beverly graduated from the undergraduate division of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He then went on to secure his MBA from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon.

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    Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

    Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

    Music Credits:

    **Show Theme**

    Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

    **Break Theme**

    Cielo - Huma-Huma

    Sponsors/Partners

    If you want to try any of Swanson Health's great products for yourself, use code STARTUP20 for 20% off on https://www.swansonvitamins.com/.

    If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

    Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

    Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

    Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

    1 hr 8 min
  • Jennifer Chow (Co-Founder of Nurture Life)

    In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Chow (Co-Founder of Nurture Life) as we talk about her company, how she fosters a great company culture, and why it's important for her sons to see her build her company.

    Visit Nurture Life website and enter code "STARTUP" for 25% off your first order.

    **More On Jennifer**

    Jennifer is a lifelong foodie and mother of two little boys whose passion for helping families through childhood nutrition led her to start Nurture Life. As she works towards setting a new standard for the kids food industry, Jennifer focuses on new product development and innovation, customer experience and strategy. Prior to Nurture Life, Jennifer spent 17 years in marketing and product development in the technology industry, most recently as vice president of marketing at a high-growth, cloud platform startup. She previously ran marketing at a media software company and cleantech company. Jennifer holds a B.S. in Economics and MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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    Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

    Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

    Music Credits:

    **Show Theme**

    Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

    **Break Theme**

    Cielo - Huma-Huma

    Sponsors/Partners

    If you want to try any of Swanson Health's great products for yourself, use code STARTUP20 for 20% off on https://www.swansonvitamins.com/.

    If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

    Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

    Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

    Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

    56 min
  • Ben Proudfoot (Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of Breakwater Studios)

    In this episode, we talk to Ben Proudfoot (Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of Breakwater Studios)as we discuss what it takes to tell a great story, his time at USC Film school, and more.

    **More On Ben**

    Award-winning director and 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Ben Proudfoot is the founder and creative force behind Breakwater Studios.

    Once a world champion in sleight-of-hand magic, Ben now brings that spirit of wonder to filmmaking, directing or producing more than forty original short films a year, many in partnership with brands like The New York Times, Charles Schwab & Co., Annapurna Pictures and Unity Technologies. The Nova Scotia native drives Breakwater's humanist storytelling across documentary, narrative, and branded mediums.

    Proudfoot's latest series, Almost Famous, was released with The New York Times to widespread acclaim. The series profiles figures adjacent to history.

    Whether he's crafting the latest Breakwater Original or directing an international branded documentary series, Proudfoot leads a diverse team of dedicated artists, craftspeople, technologists, and business people across a variety of pre-, post-, and physical production spectrums at the studio and around the globe, very much in the model of the original studio system. Proudfoot is highly sought-after for telling emotionally-moving and easily shareable stories in a short-form documentary style that combines the best of premium Hollywood filmmaking. In 2018, Proudfoot partnered with Gigi Pritzker and Clint Kisker's MWM to make Breakwater Studios one of the first venture-backed branded content studios.

    A pioneer in the brand filmmaking space, Ben and Breakwater also lead a wave of filmmakers reinventing the advertising industry. Breakwater produces bespoke branded content for individual, governmental, and corporate clients, including Charles Schwab & Co., LA Phil, Unity Technology, Kelly Services, and Annapurna Pictures.

    In addition to a long list of awards and distinctions, festival successes, and placement on television shows, such as Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, Breakwater won an Emmy for the PBS documentary Montage: Great Film Composers and the Piano. In 2019, Proudfoot's short documentary series, Almost Famous, including the films The King of Fish and Chips, Kim I Am, The Other Fab Four & The Lost Astronaut, were New York Times Op-Docs. His original film, That's My Jazz, had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, and his branded film, The Youngest Captain, won a 2019 Webby Award. His work has also received seven coveted Vimeo Staff Picks for films That's My Jazz, ink&paper, The Ox, Turns, Why This Road: Dan Portelance, Kunstglaser, and Still Here, made with Annapurna Pictures. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Grace and dog, Dumpling.

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    Written by: Dominic Lawson

    Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

    Music Credits:

    **Show Theme**

    Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

    **Break Theme**

    Cielo - Huma-Huma

    Sponsors/Partners

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    45 min
  • Mikaila Ulmer (Founder & CEO of Me and The Bees Lemonade)

    In this episode, we talk to Mikaila Ulmer (Founder & CEO of Me and The Bees Lemonade) as we discuss her business, her new book, and what she learned from President Obama.

    Purchase her book here

    Check out her website and non-profit.

    **More On Mikaila**

    Let our founder, Mikaila, explain the origin of Me & the Bees Lemonade:

    When I was just four, I got stung by a bee and then got stung again less than a week later! Naturally, I didn't enjoy the bee stings at all and I became scared of bees. But then after doing some research about them, I became fascinated and learned all about what they do for me and our ecosystem.

    Around that same time, my family encouraged me to make a product for a couple of children's business competitions - the Acton Children's Business Fair and Austin Lemonade Day. So I put on my thinking cap. I thought about some ideas. While I was thinking, my Great Granny Helen, who lived in Cameron, South Carolina, sent my family a 1940s cookbook, which included her special recipe for flaxseed lemonade.

    So then I thought, what if I make something that helps honeybees and uses my Great Granny Helen's lemonade recipe? I decided to give her beloved lemonade a new twist by adding honey from bees, instead of only sugar. That's how Be Sweet Lemonade was born! However, we had to change the name due to a copyright issue so we decided to call it Me & the Bees Lemonade because we give a percentage of sales to help save the bees. We are now celebrating more than 10 years in "buzzness!"

    Mikaila started her lemonade at youth entrepreneurial events and at her lemonade stand out in front of her home, donating a percentage of the profits to local and international organizations fighting hard to save the honeybees. That is why she touts: "Buy a Bottle…Save a Bee."

    Now at age 15, her little idea from more than 10 years ago continues to grow and grow...by more than 500 percent since the company's humble Austin, Texas-based beginnings. Today, the award-winning, ready-to-drink Me & the Bees Lemonades in five refreshing flavors is buzzing off the shelves of Whole Foods Market, The Fresh Market, World Market, H-E-B stores across Texas and Kroger stores in Houston. It is also available at a growing number of restaurants, food trailers and natural food delivery companies.

    When not traveling for speaking events to share her stories of being a social entrepreneur, leading workshops on how to save the bees, or participating in social entrepreneurship panels, you can find Mikaila coming up with ideas to help the Healthy Hive Foundation, a nonprofit to further help the mission of saving the pollinators.

    And of course, she's working hard as a high school student, loving Spanish, science and rock climbing classes. Find Mikaila on Facebook and Instagram pages where followers can 'like' interesting facts about bees, honey and Me & the Bees Lemonade.

    Mikaila's first book, Bee Fearless, Dream Like a Kid, launches in August 2020. Published by Penguin Random House, it is about her adventures in being a social entrepreneur and heading up a purpose-based brand aimed at offering premium, all-natural lemonades in a way that helps save the bees.

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    Written by: Dominic Lawson

    Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

    Music Credits:

    **Show Theme**

    Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

    **Break Theme**

    Cielo - Huma-Huma

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    50 min
  • Pastor Chad Veach (Lead Pastor & Founder of Zoe Church)

    In this episode, we talk to Pastor Chad Veach (Lead Pastor & Founder of Zoe Church) as we discuss his new book, how he has transitioned during COVID, and his shoe game.

    Purchase his book here

    Check out Pastor Veach's church here

    **More On Pastor Chad Veach**

    While we remain on high alert through the Summer and Coronavirus fatigue firmly sets in, we are bringing you one of the most frequently sought-out voices in times of crisis — globally-renowned faith figure, bestselling author and pastor of LA's fastest-growing young adult church (first held services in LA at nightclub 1 Oak!), Chad Veach. Timely, as he redefines what modern leadership actually is at work, with friends, and at home. He boldly challenges the archaic prototype that you must be authoritarian, feared above respected, work-obsessed. (I saw a recent study that showed Americans are working more during quarantine, extended hours at home, despite the absence of long commutes, meetings and social events.)

    With a forward by the world's defacto business authority, John Maxwell, and rave endorsements from moguls Ed Bastian/ Delta Airlines CEO, Kourtney Kardashian, DeVon Franklin, and more, the book outlines unique practices seldom touted by the world's most successful— i.e. Literally scheduling in time to be unproductive, essential self-efficacy beliefs to counter negative spirals (especially in isolation), etc. Whether the team you lead is you and your spouse/ family, or virtual team of thousands— it explicitly starts with you.

    With a disarming prominence across Hollywood (Justin & Hailey Bieber, Chris & Katherine Pratt, the Kardashians, Rickie Fowler, Tim Tebow, etc.), Chad's family first became the focal point of a tattoo craze when stars like Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, got "G" tattoos for Chad's oldest daughter, Georgia, who suffers from a rare life-threatening brain disease. The most poignant detail here is that Chad maintains an unshakeable faith and hope for a future full of promise, which we could really use a dose of right now.

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    Written by: Dominic Lawson

    Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

    Music Credits:

    **Show Theme**

    Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

    **Break Theme**

    Cielo - Huma-Huma

    Sponsors/Partners

    Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner

    Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That's "BETTEREVERYDAY" for 30% off at ladder.sport.

    44 min

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