unleashed with Rick Simmons

We wrap up our chat with YouTube star and founder of Bark and Jack, Adrian Barker. In part two, Adrian (and Rick) talk about the fascinating subculture of wristwatch lovers, the meaning behind his motto "Drinking coffee and exploring the world of watches," and how you can turn a side hustle into a fulfilling career.

Change is scary. We fear change because it means that outcomes are unknown. We’re wired to find peace in knowing. And this week, Rick welcomes an entrepreneur that embraces change, Adrian Barker. Adrian went from working at Apple to creating a highly successful YouTube channel, Bark and Jack, that has amassed nearly 130,000 subscribers and over 15 million views. Adrian talks about how he went from working at one of the biggest companies on the planet to becoming a YouTube star, why a dream job isn't a dream job for everyone, and why collaboration has been the key to his success.

Rick concludes his conversation with swimming legend and 12-time Olympic medalist, Dara Torres.  In part two, Dara shares how she deals with traumatic moments inside and outside the pool, how she handled overnight fame, and the importance of being a great mother.

We define perseverance as the continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties or failure,  and this week Rick has the pleasure of welcoming the human embodiment of perseverance,  Dara Torres to the first episode of Unleashed.  Dara is a legendary 12-time Olympic medalist and the first swimmer to represent the U.S. in five Olympic Games, including the time she became the oldest swimmer to earn a place on the U.S. Olympic team at the age of 41. In part one, Dara talks about her amazing comeback during the 2008 Summer Games, how she's handled moments of volatility in her life, and what was it liking competing mentally in her 40s.