In this episode, we have a wide ranging chat with KG Lillian, from music to content creation to letting go of expectations. She even announces some big news for the first time on this episode! Learn more about KG at www.kglillian.com or follow her on Instagram or TikTok - @kglillian.

In this episode, we draw cards from the friendship edition of the game "We're Not Really Strangers". We get super deep in this episode and even shed a few tears. 

In this episode, we sit down with Derrick Huskey to have a wide ranging conversation about music, entrepreneurship, and being a dad. 

In this episode, we discuss our "why" for doing the podcast! Whether it's a physical trek or a big career change, everyone has a journey that we can learn from. 

In this episode, we catch up after a hiatus from the podcast! We discuss life and new plans moving forward. 

He grew up sharing a bedroom with his entire family in a small Central Illinois town, but later went on to earn his Doctorate and become a renowned college professor. On this episode, Alan and Nick talk with John Drea, their college Marketing professor, and dive deep into what it takes to persevere when the odds are stacked against you.

Nick recently got a self-reflection journal from We're Not Really Strangers, so we decided to have a deep talk led by prompts from the journal. We dive into vulnerable topics like body image, expectations placed on others, and insecurities we are currently facing. Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Instagram, @shawgostudios & @nicktylersmith.  /  tothewestandback.com

After a year of emotional reckoning and lessons learned, Jared Haynes joins us to talk about his solo cross-country road trip that helped him confront some valuable truths about himself. Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Instagram, @shawgostudios & @nicktylersmith.  /  tothewestandback.com