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Erika is a professional organizer based in West Michigan. From an early age, Erika has always had a knack for organization but it wasn't until recently that she realized that her passion could become a career. After this realization, Erika found the courage and motivation to start her own business. Erika's business Ease with Erika has a mission to bring order, harmony, and ease into the lives of others. With the fast paced world that we live in, some times we can take for granted how much of an impact organization of our spaces could be. Our environment can have a profound impact on our mental health and overall productivity. It's really cool to hear Erika talk about her passion and to see all the work that she is doing. I've been fortunate to know Erika for a while now, and I know that this is just the beginning for her.

In this episode Erika talks about organizing, mindset, being in your 20s, and much more! 

Connect with Erika! 

Instagram: @easewitherika

Website: easewitherika.com

Facebook: Ease with Erika

Connect with me! 

Personal: 

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14 Email: [email protected] 

The Official Podcast: 

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial 

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

In this episode we have a solo episode where I reflect back on 2023. I’ve never been one to look at my podcast metrics, but, once a year when I get my Spotify Wrapped for Podcasters I take a look at how the year went. It’s so awesome to see some positive growth with the podcast this past year. I love having the podcast, so, it’s great to be able to maintain support and encouragement - thank you all, it means more than you know. In addition to talking through some podcast metrics from 2023, I share a bit about how my 2023 went. For both the podcast and my personal life 2023 has been a good year. Looking forward to another great year! Thank you all for the support!

Connect with me!

Personal: Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14 Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast: Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Sadeek is a content creator and has been an entrepreneur for the majority of his life. Sadeek has always wanted to take control of his own destiny and work hard to accomplish his goals, so from a young age, he gravitated towards the idea of being an entrepreneur. Throughout his journey, Sadeek has had a lot of successes, but has also seen his fair share of setbacks. However, Sadeek hasn't let any of these setbacks or obstacles stop him - rather, he has always preserved. Sadeek has an internal drive and dedication that has helped him accomplish many things and I know that he is just starting to scratch the surface.

In this episode Sadeek talks about spiritually, content creation, getting started, and much more!

Connect with Sadeek!

Instagram: @sadeekshoates

YouTube: Sadeek Shoates

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14 Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Denis is the Chief Business Development Office at Infinity Technologies. While Denis has various passions and quiet the story, this is a special conversation because Denis shares his experiences will being from the Ukraine. In this conversation Denis walks us through what's going on in his country and how things are. Knowing that Denis and his country are going through such turbulent times with the war is heart wrenching. This was an extremely powerful conversation. While this podcast focuses on passions, I also like to create spaces for folks to talk about their lives and what's going on. Denis is definitely passionate about his country and his idea that we can all get along and work together in this world. Thinking of you Denis and sending you, your loved ones, and the country our thoughts and prayers.

In this episode I wanted to give Denis a space to talk about the Ukraine and Russia War.

Connect with Denis!

LinkedIn: Denis Fedorenko

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Zach is the Co-Founder and CEO of Harmony. While we cannot get too deep into Zach's business, it is an early start up that is striving to revolutionize workplace communication. Zach has an expertise in consumer AI, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Zach has had vast corporate work experience and now is following his passion of being an entrepreneur and AI expert. Zach has accomplished a lot in his professional career and he shares with us what has led him to this moment in his life. While Zach's biggest passion is consumer AI, we spend this first part of the episode getting to know who "Zach Gunderson" is. It is cool to learn about what makes Zach who is is. Stay tuned for Part 2 to learn more about Zach's love of AI.

In this episode Zach talks about his journey through life, our ALDI connection, AI, and much more!

Connect with Zach!

Website: myubq.com

LinkedIn: Zach Gunderson

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Claire is a chef, foodie, and a lover of all things food. Throughout her whole life, Claire always had a love and passionate for food. From an early age Claire would experiment with cooking and knew that that was her path in life. Fast forward to today and Claire is a chef at Albena, a fine dining restaurant located in Detroit, Michigan. Albena is a Chef's Tasting Menu that uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Hearing everything that goes into the dining experience that you get at Albena was absolutely fantastic. As a lover of food myself, it's very interesting to hear about how much love and time goes into the fine dining establishment. While fine dining establishments can have a lot of similarities, it was cool to learn about how Alebena differentiates itself from other restaurants. While Claire makes her living by creating elegant and elevated dishes, it was cool to hear that that isn't always the way that she cooks. Claire shares a few cooking hacks that can elevate basic meals and shares a bit about her passions and interests outside of food. I am happy to report that this chat has helped my cooking skills lol. I cannot wait to check out Albena and enjoy a one of a kind dining experience.

In this episode Claire talks about food, letting go, having fun, and much more!

Connect with Claire!

Instagrams: @c_moraw and @albenadetroit

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/VajxUXWwSpA?si=FXtceP22QpAZTNph

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Dan is a fellow Central Michigan University graduate where he completed both his undergrad and graduate degrees. Dan’s academic background is in business and now he is a Financial Management Technician for the Air National Guard. Before finding his way to his current role, Dan experienced basic training where he went through intense physical and mental training with the Air National Guard. Dan has always been passionate about sports and fitness so the physical aspect of basic training was something that Dan felt was reminiscent to his days as an athlete. However, the mental aspect of basic training was where the real work came. Dan took the skills that he learned as an athlete and an RA in college and utilized those skills to help him push through basic training. Through everything, Dan has had his faith to guide and ground him. Dan is extremely passionate about his faith and it plays a major role in his life. Dan is also a husband and father and those are the most important roles that he has in his life. Dan has always been a great, stand up guy and it’s exciting to hear all that he has been up to. I have no doubt that he will continue to do really great things for his family and for this world. 

In this episode Dan talks about sports, faith, being a parent, courage, and much more!

Connect with Dan!

LinkedIn: Dan Harazin

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Making a return to the ZAP! Podcast is Barry Carenza. While Barry is still a video game industry analyst, physical media collector, co-host of the NintendoFuse Podcast and Premium Playcast, and a founding member of Premium Edition Games, a big change for Barry is that he is now a father. Barry shares some of his experiences being a new father and some of the things he is doing now as a parent and what he plans to do for his child as they grow up. Barry is doing amazing work with Premium Edition Games, which recently had their Fall Direct where the company revealed new games that they are making physical editions for. Barry is clearly passionate about Premium Edition Games' work and walks us through all the new and exciting games that will be coming out in this new wave. It is always great to hear about what Barry is doing and his thoughts on all things gaming. I'm looking forward to seeing if Barry's gaming predictions come true and cannot wait to have him come back again in the future!

In this episode Barry talks about parenthood, Premium Edition Games, gaming, and much more!

Connect with Barry!

Twitter: @HawkHellfire, @NintendoFuse, @PremiumEdition1

YouTube: NintendoFuse

Websites: www.premiumeditiongames.com and www.nintendofuse.com

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Briley is a former 2x USA Gymnastics National Team Member and Senior Team Captain of the University of Michigan women's gymnastics team. Briley currently works as a Cognitive Performance Specialist that works with Air Force student pilots, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant for Complete Performance, and the creator of the Pursuing Excellence Podcast. While being a student athlete, Briley completed her degree in psychology and then later attended LSU where she completed her masters in Kinesiology. As an elite athlete herself, Briley has always understood the mental aspect to sports so it only seemed natural that she would find ways to help athletes with their own mental performance. Whether it's listening to Briley's podcast, chatting with her, or recording this episode, I learn so much about mindset and how to be the best version of myself that I can be. Briley has achieved great success within her own athletic endeavors, and it is awesome to see how she can help others following their passions within sports and their careers. Briley has positively impacted so many lives and I cannot wait to continue to see all of the great work she continues to accomplish.

In this episode Briley talks about mental health, coaching, being authentic, and much more!

Connect with Briley!

Instagram: @mentalcoachbriley

Twitter: @MentalCoachBri

Podcast on All Streaming Platforms: Pursuing Excellence

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!