The Up and Comers Show

In this episode, Thane and Adam reflect on 2018 and all that's transpired, as well as take a look at the year ahead and what goals are set before them. Tune in for some quality bro-time and some reminders of what this time of year is all about!

For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/vision

Time-Markers:

1:00 - Thane's New Book! 10:00 - End of Year Process / Recap 21:00 - Next Year Projections 34:00 - Merry Christmas!

Natasha is a West Coast Native who, by the time she went to college, lived in every state on the immediate west coast (WA, OR, CA, NV) but considers the Bay Area and Portland OR, to be the two places she feels most at home. The only girl out of 5 boys, her tomboy toughness took her all the way to a Track & Field scholarship at The University of California Irvine, where she earned a degree in Political Science and Education, and split her talents between the track and the chorus; as she was also an integral member of the UCI Chamber choir. Upon graduating, Natasha was scouted by Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited and went on to pursue a career in the Fitness modeling industry. Today: a model, actress, and vocalist, she is best known for her work with Global Brands such as Nike and Athleta; for her Lyrical skills as seen in the Viral Disney/Migos parody 'Belle and Boujee', as the face of National commercials such as AmazonGo (as seen on Jimmy Fallon); and most recently, as #19 on the all new Deal or No Deal with Howie Mandel on CNBC. As an influencer, Natasha has become a powerful and eloquent voice for self esteem and body image in the Instagram community. Utilizing her platform to educate and encourage us to ask the tough questions, embrace our vulnerability, face our fears, and chase our dreams. She currently lives in Hollywood, CA and is excited to continue to partner with God as he utilizes her talents and testimony for the kingdom. For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/natasha Time-Markers: 5:30 - Favorite Nicknames 8:30 - Natasha's Childhood 12:00 - Career Transitions 24:00 - Racial Tension / Prejudice 40:00 - What Helpful Opposition Is 48:00 - Natasha The Athlete 1:00:30 - Fitness / Exercise 1:05:45 - Coffee with Jesus 1:23:00 - Defining Moments in Natasha's Life 1:42:30 - Natasha's Current Work 1:49:00 - Common Misperceptions of Modeling 1:54:00 - What Natasha Preaches to Herself Most 1:59:00 - Natasha's Favorite Books 2:02:30 - What Natasha Wants To Know About The Future 2:05:30 - Morning Text Reminder 2:06:30 - Connect with Natasha!

Zack Honarvar is an entrepreneur and talent manager for Yes Theory. Raised in Toronto, Canada, Zack started his professional career at Shopify, building out their streetwear and men's fashion divisions. Aligning with his childhood entrepreneurial mindset, Zack quit his comfortable job to move to Los Angeles in order to start his own management company, One Day Entertainment. He now works with Yes Theory, one of the biggest and fastest growing YouTube channels in the world. In this interview, Thane and Zack discuss elements of being an Up and Comer, the unseen reality of creating content, managing vs. leading, childhood influences, and much more. This is a conversation you won't want to miss! For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/zack Time-Markers: 5:00 - High School Commitment 8:00 - What "Up & Comer" Means to Zack 13:30 - The Purpose / Importance of Discomfort 21:00 - Nature vs. Nurture 24:30 - Growing in Discomfort 27:30 - Yes Theory 39:30 - YouTubers 43:30 - Storytelling 47:30 - Future Growth 50:30 - Purpose Behind Content Creation 53:00 - Zack's Foundational Why 54:30 - Management vs. Leadership 1:01:00 - Zack's Dream as a Kid 1:03:30 - Childhood Experiences 1:14:30 - Pivotal Moments in Zack's Life 1:21:30 - Personal Board of Directors 1:28:30 - Importance of Having a Mentor 1:30:30 - Most Impactful Books 1:35:00 - Belief Zack Wishes Everyone Else Believed 1:38:30 - Cornerstone Habits 1:40:30 - Most Common Self-Talk 1:42:30 - What Class Zack Would Teach 1:46:30 - Morning Text Reminder 1:48:30 - Connect with Zack!

Zack Honarvar is an entrepreneur and talent manager for Yes Theory. Raised in Toronto, Canada, Zack started his professional career at Shopify, building out their streetwear and men’s fashion divisions.    Aligning with his childhood entrepreneurial mindset, Zack quit his comfortable job to move to Los Angeles in order to start his own management company, One Day Entertainment.   He now works with Yes Theory, one of the biggest and fastest growing YouTube channels in the world.   In this interview, Thane and Zack discuss elements of being an Up and Comer, the unseen reality of creating content, managing vs. leading, childhood influences, and much more. This is a conversation you won't want to miss!     For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/zack      Time-Markers:   5:00 - High School Commitment 8:00 - What "Up & Comer” Means to Zack 13:30 - The Purpose / Importance of Discomfort 21:00 - Nature vs. Nurture  24:30 - Growing in Discomfort 27:30 - Yes Theory 39:30 - YouTubers 43:30 - Storytelling 47:30 - Future Growth 50:30 - Purpose Behind Content Creation 53:00 - Zack’s Foundational Why 54:30 - Management vs. Leadership 1:01:00 - Zack’s Dream as a Kid 1:03:30 - Childhood Experiences 1:14:30 - Pivotal Moments in Zack’s Life 1:21:30 - Personal Board of Directors 1:28:30 - Importance of Having a Mentor 1:30:30 - Most Impactful Books  1:35:00 - Belief Zack Wishes Everyone Else Believed 1:38:30 - Cornerstone Habits 1:40:30 - Most Common Self-Talk 1:42:30 - What Class Zack Would Teach 1:46:30 - Morning Text Reminder 1:48:30 - Connect with Zack!

In this episode, Thane and Adam talk about the benefits of exercise and writing. With recently returning to a daily fitness routine, Adam shares from his personal experiences of the benefits that exercise bring, and they both share how instrumental it is to what they do in all areas of their lives. Both Thane and Adam are passionate about writing and encourage their fellow Up & Comers to engage the life of the mind through reading and writing and examining the thoughts and experiences we face in this beautiful dance called life. For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/writing Time-Markers: 3:00 - Housekeeping 4:30 - iTunes Review 7:30 - Fitness Gains 24:00 - Writing

In this episode, Thane and Adam talk about the benefits of exercise and writing. With recently returning to a daily fitness routine, Adam shares from his personal experiences of the benefits that exercise bring, and they both share how instrumental it is to what they do in all areas of their lives.   Both Thane and Adam are passionate about writing and encourage their fellow Up & Comers to engage the life of the mind through reading and writing and examining the thoughts and experiences we face in this beautiful dance called life.   For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/writing     Time-Markers:   3:00 - Housekeeping   4:30 - iTunes Review   7:30 - Fitness Gains   24:00 - Writing

Brad Mulvey is a tech marketer and host of The Millennial Mastermind Podcast. Brad helps motivated millennials and innovators of all ages build amazing lives via stories from best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and startup founders. He is passionate about family, fitness, and all things related to personal development.

In this conversation Brad and Thane talk about all things podcast — what the current market is like, what the process of creating and producing a podcast looks like, and the typical stages of progression as you walk down that path. They also chat about marriage and authenticity in relationships, as well as the importance of community and more specifically Mastermind Groups.

For the full show notes, visit theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/brad

Time-Markers:

5:00 - Midwest Living 7:30 - Context on Brad 12:00 - All Things Podcasting 25:00 - Should You Start a Podcast? 34:00 - Brad's New Podcast On Marriage 39:30 - Haters and Pride 43:30 - Early Marriage Experience 48:30 - Millennial Mastermind 59:00 - Book Recs 1:01:00 - Morning Text Reminder 1:03:30 - Connect with Brad!

Brad Mulvey is a tech marketer and host of The Millennial Mastermind Podcast. Brad helps motivated millennials and innovators of all ages build amazing lives via stories from best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and startup founders. He is passionate about family, fitness, and all things related to personal development.

 

In this conversation Brad and Thane talk about all things podcast — what the current market is like, what the process of creating and producing a podcast looks like, and the typical stages of progression as you walk down that path. They also chat about marriage and authenticity in relationships, as well as the importance of community and more specifically Mastermind Groups.

 

For the full show notes, visit theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/brad

 

Time-Markers:

 

5:00 - Midwest Living 7:30 - Context on Brad  12:00 - All Things Podcasting 25:00 - Should You Start a Podcast? 34:00 - Brad’s New Podcast On Marriage 39:30 - Haters and Pride 43:30 - Early Marriage Experience 48:30 - Millennial Mastermind 59:00 - Book Recs 1:01:00 - Morning Text Reminder 1:03:30 - Connect with Brad!

In this episode, Thane and Adam dive into a wide array of things they are thinking through in current life. From exercise and it's importance, to God's design with the Sabbath, to the life of the mind and the importance of thinking, to the necessity of emotion especially as men.

Join them as they continue striving to live a good life!

For the full show notes, visit: https://theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/fit

Time-Markers:

2:30 - iTunes Review 4:30 - Importance of Exercise / Fitness 12:00 - Purpose/Role of the Sabbath 20:00 - The Life of the Mind 39:00 - Rationality vs. Emotions 46:30 - Men and Emotions 57:00 - Thane's New Book!

In this episode, Thane and Adam dive into a wide array of things they are thinking through in current life. From exercise and it's importance, to God's design with the Sabbath, to the life of the mind and the importance of thinking, to the necessity of emotion especially as men.

 

Join them as they continue striving to live a good life!

 

For the full show notes, visit: https://theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/fit

 

Time-Markers:

 

2:30 - iTunes Review 4:30 - Importance of Exercise / Fitness 12:00 - Purpose/Role of the Sabbath 20:00 - The Life of the Mind 39:00 - Rationality vs. Emotions 46:30 - Men and Emotions 57:00 - Thane’s New Book!