Episode 032 – Benjamin Brown – Humility & Respect

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This week's episode is an interview with martial artist/ordained minister Benjamin Brown about the biggest lessons learned in his life and pursuits. Listen to find out how parental examples of integrity, a profound moment in preparing for prison ministry, peacefully defusing dangerous situations, and a whole lot more relate to those lessons. This conversation is everything from funny to serious, all through the lens of some fundamental themes. Whether you like the idea of a martial artist minister or you just enjoy interesting life stories, this one might be for you!

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Episode 031 – Scott Kyger – Composure Tactics & Learning from Mistakes

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This week's episode is an interview with filmmaker Scott Kyger about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how coming from a military family, working as a professional First Assistant Director, the importance of curiosity in the work of others, and so much more relate to those lessons. Although mostly focused on experiences in film production, the central ideas of this funny conversation apply to life as a whole. If you appreciate stress management techniques or the value in errors, this one might be for you!

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Episode 030 – Daniel Hirshleifer – Using Laughter

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This week's episode is an interview with studying primatologist/film aficionado Daniel Hirshleifer about the biggest lesson learned in his life so far. Listen to find out how a stressful time in a South American rainforest, coping with a family member's serious medical situation, the double-edged nature of humor, and a whole lot more relate to that lesson. Overall, this is a fun conversation that also manages to show just how important laughter is in every facet of life, from the good to the bad. Whether you like science, art, or just laughing, this one might be for you!

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Episode 029 – Walker Haynes – The Lessons of Challenges

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This week's episode is an interview with actor/filmmaker Walker Haynes (www.facebook.com/WalkerHaynesPage) about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how inspiration from his family, working on the television show CSI: NY, the trials and tribulations of making feature films from the ground up, and so much more relate to those lessons. Many life and creative experiences are shared in this engaging, fun discussion. If you are on any kind of endeavor in life, this one might be for you!

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Episode 028 – Andrew Corvey – Positive Outlook & Long Game

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This week's episode is an interview with editor/filmmaker Andrew Corvey (www.filmsoffury.com) about the biggest lessons learned in his life and filmmaking so far. Listen to find out how Becker's muscular dystrophy, trusting editorial instincts, being prepared for opportunities and so much more relate to those lessons. This is simply a funny and reflective talk about life and creative pursuits. Whether you are also chopping your path through the jungle of life or you just enjoy a bunch of movie references along with your introspective discussions, this one might be for you!

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Episode 027 – Rimarria Appling – No Worries & Flexibility

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This week's episode is an interview with marketing person/renaissance woman Rimarria Appling (www.youngbrightthings.com) about the biggest lessons learned in her life and career so far. Listen to find out how a transformational experience in Australia, growing up in a family of 15 kids, treating high-stature and low-stature jobs equally and a whole lot more relate to those lessons. This lively discussion keeps things fun while presenting some valuable perspectives. Whether you are working on trying to take more of life in stride or you just like upbeat conversations, this one might be for you!

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Episode 026 – Cle Thompson – Acceptance

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This week's episode is an interview with singer/teacher/actress Cle Thompson (www.clethompson.com/homepage.htm) about the biggest lesson learned in her life and career so far. Listen to find out how the danger of expectations, the difficulty of interpersonal acceptance, the importance of working hard early in life and so much more relate to that lesson. This is simply a down-to-earth yet deep talk about always striving to learn on the journey of life. If you appreciate wisdom for that journey, this one might be for you!

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Episode 025 – Alan Van Dyke – Non-Applied Lessons & Distracting Achievements

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This week's episode is an interview with writer/filmmaker Alan Van Dyke about his biggest lessons learned in life and writing so far. Listen to find out how author Ray Bradbury, the importance of responsibility and accountability, dealing with the “business” part of show business and much more relate to those lessons. This is a fun discussion that is as much witty as it is thoughtful. Whether you are specifically a writer or you are simply interested in self-improvement, this one might be for you!

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Episode 024 – Jen Holly – Your Own Path & Self-Trust

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This week's episode is an interview with violinist/singer Jen Holly about her biggest lessons learned in life and music so far. Listen to find out how standing up to a controlling parent, the power of chasing her dream, using improvisation a test of her abilities and more relate to those lessons. This is a motivational discussion that spans from fun to serious. Whether you enjoy stories about transcending strife or you are musically-inclined, this one might be for you!

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Episode 023 – Tiffany – Flexibility of Vision & Creativity Is Not Enough

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This week's episode is an interview with writer/filmmaker Tiffany about her biggest lessons learned in life and writing so far. Listen to find out how time spent living and working in Japan, the decision to come out of the closet, balancing the demands of productive creativity with living life and so much more relate to those lessons. This is a humorous and heartfelt discussion that covers a lot of valuable ground. Whether you enjoy analyzing the pursuit of an emotionally healthy life or you like laughter along with your deep thoughts, this one might be for you!

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