Well - in about 3 weeks, I go from the twirly twenties into the thrifty thirties. It's been a decade of learning, showing up to new places, and moving around the country - but I'm officially saying bye to my twenties. As I approach that mark,…
The Challenge of Asking for Help Have you ever found yourself struggling but unable to ask for help? You’re not alone. Many of us hesitate to reach out, even when we’re drowning, because asking for help feels uncomfortable, vulnerable, …
Navigating political conversations can feel like walking a tightrope. With the presidential election right around the corner, there’s no shortage of passionate discussions and charged opinions. And yet, amidst this divisive season, talking pol…
Moving to a new city can be both thrilling and overwhelming. While the excitement of exploring new places and opportunities is undeniable, one of the biggest challenges is rebuilding your social circle from scratch. Whether you're relocating…
Making a podcast episode is like reading a book five times. For starters, I typically choose guests based off their ideas. I have a planning call with them, introduce myself, and hear their ideas directly. I explore their ideas even…
This weekend I asked over 3,000 people what’s one thing that would help them communicate. Their answer? CONFIDENCE. So I sat down and created a comprehensive guide that I believe will help people share their thoughts confidently …
My wife and I met in grad school. We were both students and teachers. She taught relational communication - I taught public speaking. We both delivered lectures, lead activities, and GRADED PAPERS (fun!) 🤩 She developed an expertise in relati…
The other day I was on a podcast that amplifies voices in the social impact sector. Despite having recorded 70 podcasts myself - I felt pretty nervous. I wondered what I was going to say, whether it would sound good, and why I was there in the f…
Questions the bedrock of any good conversation because they allow us to create something out of nothing. Have you ever been in a conversation that comes to an absolute dead end? This happens a lot, so my guess is that you have been there. The…
In 2019 an article was published looking at the effects of loneliness and social isolation on physical, mental, and cognitive health. In addition, the article differentiates social isolation from loneliness, which I think is important. We can still …
In 1938, a group of scientists at Harvard University selected 234 sophomores and began what is now seen as one of the most respected longitudinal studies in history. I first heard of it when watching this viral Ted Talk presented by Robert Wa…
After 17 episodes and 17 different conversations, we have officially implemented cameras into the podcast recording process. I have always wanted to establish a channel that presented all the conversations I'm having in video format. Some ben…
I have officially recorded 12 podcast episodes! If I released them monthly then I'd have a one-year set! If I released them hourly, then I'd have half a day. Each of these episodes has featured a conversation with a different guest. Each conv…
Podcasting has exploded in popularity in recent years, with millions of people around the world tuning in to listen to their favorite shows on a daily basis. But the medium has a rich history that dates back much further than most people realize. B…
The Zoom H6 is a popular choice for podcasting, and for good reason. Its key features include the ability to record and edit audio on the device itself, as well as its versatility as a standalone recorder or audio interface for a computer. QUALIT…
Having my own podcast was always wishful thinking. Let me share a quick story as to what I mean by this, and then I'll get on with the guide: After a long work week at a client site, I hopped in my rental car to drive to the airport and start the…
One of the biggest questions anyone receives on a creative pursuit: "what is the ______ about?" (painting, movie, podcast, song, poem, etc.) I struggled with an answer to this question. I always heard that you need to find your niche before you sta…
