The Constant Quest Podcast

In this episode, Tine and Taylor are joined by Tim Donoghue.  Tim shares his journey that has led him to launching his coaching business where he helps people understand how to create a vision, redefine their self image, and achieve their highest goals.  He mentions being driven by a desire to spend valuable time with his kids during their formative years, and leaving his career after seeing an infomercial on passive income in real estate.  Little did he know, continuing to lean on the principles he learned of belief, discipline, and repetition would lead him to creating his own coa...

Tine and Taylor are joined in this episode by Bryan Narcisse, AKA BNice.  This is a wide ranging conversation with a multi-faceted person in BNice that approaches everything in life with passion and energy.  He and Tine met previously in their hometown when Tine coached him in rec basketball when he was ten years old.  Bryan went on to play basketball for Clemson University and the world famous Harlem Globetrotters.  Bryan is a creative, a connector, an artist, and a guide; and he literally makes sure that he 'Brings the Juice' into any environment he enters.  You do not want...

Tine and Taylor were joined by an additional Taylor, Taylor Prokes.  She is an all around adventurer, creator, and collaborator.  In this episode, she shares her unique and creative method of getting on Jesse Itzler's radar, which eventually led her to working directly with him.  She manages his personal brand, and also partners with him in businesses such as All Day Running Co., All Day Sauna Co., Runningman Festival, and The Big Ass Calendar.  Taylor has run a 100-miler and gone on many other epic adventures; she talks about her method of building community and finding like-minded friends who have...

Happy Birthday to Tine and Taylor!  With Taylor's birthday coming one day after recording this episode, both co-hosts are now officially in their 40s.  Given the stigma and conversation around being 'Over The Hill', Tine and Taylor wanted to unpack this phase of life.  Knowing others likely have similar thoughts, questions, and ideas; it felt meaningful to tackle this topic with vulnerability, curiosity, and openness.  They share their personal experiences and philosophies, and offer deep exploration of potential and possibility. 

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Tine and Taylor are joined by all around amazing human, the creator of The Constant Quest Podcast logo, 100k ultra-marathon finisher, and someone that has been with the show since the beginning, Nikki Barthelemy.  Nikki has been present since the recording of the first episode of the show in the mountains of north Georgia, but today these three sit down to talk about her journey.  She just recently finished 100k in Arizona shortly after running 45 miles on her 45th birthday as a fund-raiser for BeLoved Asheville in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene.  Nikki tried several avenues aft...

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This episode of TCQP is a little different than usual.  Tine gave a talk to a group of college students on January 31, 2025 at a leadership conference at University of South Carolina - Beaufort; this episode is a recording of his talk.  

He reflects on his experience in corporate America, and how the weight of stress, overwhelm, and suicidal ideation grew heavier as he climbed the ladder.  He speaks on how he has been able to find joy through authenticity, and challenges the audience to search within - prompted by his five steps - to c...

Tine and Taylor are joined on the show today by Natalie Neal Hassett, a branding and marketing guide, consultant, and speaker.  The three met through mutual friend, and former guest, Nicole Griffin.  In the first time meeting the co-hosts, Natalie reads Tine and Taylor's Human Design report on the show!  If Human Design is a relatively new concept for you (as it was for Tine), this is a great episode for you!  Natalie breaks down the 5 types and covers all of the basics, which will leave you definitely wanting to hear more!   Natalie's business, Naturally by Design, was started durin...

Michelle Gruening joins the show from her home in Colorado.  After working for Disney, where she met her husband, and briefly in Charlotte, Michelle had a decision to make in the face of corporate burnout.   She left the corporate world and become a personal growth coach.  Soon thereafter, her and her husband moved to Colorado to be closer to mountains and great hiking.  In a casual conversation with a friend, Michelle jumped at the opportunity to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.  She talks with Tine and Taylor about her experience on Kili, and how that has impacted her life as a...

In this episode, Tine and Taylor talk with Daniel Sergent.  Taylor first met Daniel as a client in his nutrition coaching program, and quickly realized the shared a similar life philosophy.  Daniel joins the episode by sailboat in the Bahamas, where he has been anchored for a few weeks after sailing down from the United States.  

He discusses how childhood obesity led to a passion for nutrition and fitness. He talks about how his sailing journey grew from a hobby to a lifestyle, and is also in the process of launching functional, sustainable, and stylish apparel company Sea...

What A Year!  2024 has brought many changes and areas of growth for both Tine and Taylor.  They start the episode by briefly catching up on where each of them are personally.  Then the episode turns its focus to all of the amazing guests the show has seen over the past 52 weeks.  Both Tine and Taylor share a takeaway or two from each of the seventeen guests that made an appearance.  Looking back at the diversity of guests, areas of expertise & insight, and incredible stories of transformation & growth ensure that there is something of value to everyone!  A huge thank you to...

Tine and Taylor are joined by Britney Peterson to talk all things ayurveda.  She founded Om Maitri, where she practices and teaches the ancient Indian "knowledge of life."  Britney openly shares her journey to get where she is today, by leaving a 20 year career as an administrator in Montessori schooling during Covid to pursue this practice that had a profound impact on her life.  Britney shares her story of spiritual growth through ayurvedic movement, diet, and mindfulness.  

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Tine and Taylor are joined on this episode of The Constant Quest Podcast by Michael White.  Michael shares the depth of his connection to the Asheville & Western, NC community, specifically in light of the devastation brought by recent Hurricane Helene.  He has felt called to volunteer with BeLoved Asheville, a local organization that has been helping support community throughout the region since 2009.  They have also become a central hub for donation and distribution of goods & supplies to those who continue to be impacted by the aftermath of the storm.  Tine and Taylor were able to see a glimpse of the...

In the second part of this 2 part conversation with Brennen & Donnie Fetner, they further explore their experience raising their son, Micah.  Micah was adopted from Ukraine and has down syndrome and ASD (autism spectrum disorder).  They describe what their daily life is like, and how making this decision has impacted their lives up to this point and will continue into the future.  They discuss challenges, blessings, resources, and frustrations that come with their family structure.  Brennen talks through how her work in IFS (internal family systems) therapy and shadow work have helped her know, understand, and respect herself in a ne...

This episode of The Constant Quest Podcast is Part 1 of a 2 part conversation Tine and Taylor have with Brennen and Donnie Fetner.  Donnie is a return guest on the show and this time being joined by his wife, Brennen.  They talk about the pursuit of individual growth while also working together as a parenting duo to their four children.  They talk about the importance of their morning routine where they carve out time dark and early to spend time together.  Brennen goes in depth on how her life experiences and societal and  generational conditioning have led her on an endle...

Mayor of North Augusta, SC, Briton Williams joins the show to talk to Tine and Taylor about an array of topics.  

Briton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, and talks about a career change, moving from a previous role in banking.  He gives insight into his responsibilities as mayor, and the importance of having an aligned vision to move a city forward.  North Augusta was  in the direct line of the devastation of recent Hurricane Helene.  Briton talks about the effects of the storm on the city, and also the resilience and togetherness the community has shown...

Tine and Taylor are joined by Doctor of Physical Therapy, Daniel Morales.  Daniel started as Taylor's PT several years ago which grew into a great friendship.  He has an insatiable desire for learning in many areas of life, including his diagnostic process in PT, meditation, sculpting, and more.  Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation that has been nearly a year in the making, and it was certainly worth the wait!

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Endurance athlete Lindsay Walter sits down with Tine and Taylor in this in-person episode to share her inspirational story.  She was an athlete from an early age, and began finding success on the basketball court as she was heavily recruited as a high school player.  She played collegiately at University of Minnesota - Duluth, where she also ran her first marathon while a student there.  Since, she has completed 52 marathons and eventually got into Ultra-marathon running, completing several 100 mile races, 48 hour races, and holds the age group record for the Six Days in the Dome indoor race in Wisconsin whe...

In this episode, Tine and Taylor are joined by Matt Jaco. Matt talks about how an impromptu trip with a classmate while in pharmacy school ignited a love for the western U.S. Nearly 20 years later, now with the family of five, Matt talks about how his family recently made a month-long road trip out west in an RV. He talks about highlights and challenges of the trip. Matt also shares how his son's cancer diagnosis helped to shape his approach to life and cultivate an immense practice of gratitude.  His story proves that with a little planning in t...

Tine and Taylor are joined by Emily Scott Robinson for today's episode. Emily is a talented singer-songwriter with John Prine's Oh Boy Records, who uses her music as a beautiful form of self-expression. She takes us through her journey of pursuing music as a full time career and how some of her early performances helped shape her mindset and appreciation for her craft - a beautiful reminder to us all to enjoy the ride!  We dive into challenges of fear, expectation, direction, and balance.  Emily pulls back the curtain on the inspiration behind her music and even gives a ch...

Tine is fresh off of a two month van trip across America in a Ford Transit he and his girlfriend Nikki outfitted.  He talks about his trip, challenges, what he learned, and how he feels now that it has had a couple of weeks to sink in.  Taylor has a unique perspective on the subject having completed a similar trip two years ago.  He is able to to offer a helpful lens of how his trip fit in the grand scheme of life, how it changed his trajectory, and what he still draws from it to this day.  

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In this episode, Tine and Taylor are joined by Dan Gomer. Dan talks about his path of leaving a career as a high school teacher and basketball coach to pursue a real estate business.  After feeling burned out, he and his family went on a 6 week trip to a remote area in Costa Rica.  On this trip, he allowed himself for the first time to slow down, be present, and "do nothing".  He discussing on the episode how the trip has impacted his perspective and daily life since returning to the states.  More is not always better.  

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In this episode Tine and Taylor chat with Tine's classmate Ailly Welch.  Ailly was born to Puerto Rican parents in the Bronx, NY, and experienced full hearing loss at a very early age.  She shares her experiences throughout life and in the workplace, as well as discusses some general best practices when interacting with people with hearing loss.  Tine and Taylor also talk to Ailly about working with an interpreter, and she flips the script and has some questions for Tine and Taylor as well.  She is so many more things than a person who is deaf, but I don...

In his own words, Ryan Garvey is a follower of Jesus Christ, and the rest is just details. But some of those details include being a husband to his amazing, beautiful wife, Victoria, and father to their three children: Eamon, George, and Lucy. Ryan is the co-founder of Thee Uncommon, a business and movement that exists to inspire and empower men to design and live their most Uncommon lives. They achieve their mission through their podcast, where they explore important topics and practical wisdom around relationships, holistic health, worthwhile work, stewardship, faith, and casting victorious vision for life! Additionally...

In this episode Taylor interviews Tine and they discuss updates in his life.  They cover his career transition as it stands today where he has officially left his job of 18+ years.  Tine goes into detail about growth, comparing his mental health and mindset today with previous periods in his life.  They also talk about Tine's upcoming van trip across America! He and his partner have bought a delivery van and are outfitting it to get a little taste of #vanlife

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It has been a while since Tine and Taylor have caught up with each other on updates in their own lives.  In this two-part series, they play host-guest with each other similar to the format of episodes 1-4.  Taylor is up first as the guest from a beautiful park setting in Charlotte where he offers updates on his venture of becoming a business owner through franchising.  He goes into depth on finding alignment and determining his own definition of what it means to be successful, in a society that has us conditioned to believe certain things.  

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In this episode Tine and Taylor are joined by Ryan Timmerman.  Ryan currently lives as an expat in Switzerland working as an executive in the power industry.  He shares his path from growing up in a small town in South Carolina to living all across the world.  He talks about the importance of voicing your career desires, and when possible, being flexible and willing to take risks.  Ryan speaks on the importance of being adaptable and building credibility within other cultures as a leader.  Expat lifestyle presents some challenges as well, and Ryan talks about focusing on being present and b...

As the Executive Director of SC Economics, Chandler Jordan discusses her non-profit's role in educating teachers in South Carolina in the areas of economics and personal finance, and offers extensive resources to assist in better educating our students.  She acknowledges personal finance can be scary, but simply talking about it and taking an interest can be the gateway to enabling us to live more in alignment.  Chandler not only talks personal finance with Tine and Taylor and how it is a form of personal growth, she also offers practical tips and resources that may be helpful wherever you are in...

Tine and Taylor are rejoined in this episode by the sensei, Nicole Griffin! Nicole was the very first guest on the Constant Quest Podcast discussing presence.  She makes her return to talk about nervous system regulation.  She gives an in depth description of the nervous system and the importance of its effect on our physical and mental health.  She provides tips on what it feels like to be in a state of dysregulation and gives insight on how to bring ourselves back to a healthy regulated state.  

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In this episode, Tine and Taylor are joined by Sergio Ricardo Santos.  They talk about Sergio's path from CEO of one of the largest healthcare companies in South America to goat cheese producer, bed and breakfast host, restaurant owner, rug sewer and so much more.  Sergio talks about how we need to enjoy the process of constructing your dream life while it's underway.  He talks about some of the challenges he faced growing up as a gay man to finding his way as an advocate for the LGBT community.  He talks about the pressures and challenges of CEO life and...

In this episode Tine and Taylor talk with Meg Syms about how a focus on history instilled by her grandparents led her to anthropology at William & Mary and on to a career in architecture and historic preservation.  They discuss the economic and social impact that historic preservation has on a community.  In this actual Sunday morning coffee conversation in Meg's 1910s house in historic Earlewood in Columbia, SC, she shares her thoughts on the importance of a cohesive & engaged neighborhood, experiencing a city at a human pace, and the ability to blend her work hours with her personal hours.  Ok...

Wow! Happy 1 year anniversary to The Constant Quest Podcast!  

In this episode, Tine and Taylor reflect on the past year both personally and about their experiences with the podcast.  They talk about the power of just getting started, from recording Episode 0 with an iPhone from a couple of notes scratched out with a crayon to what all has transpired in 1 year's time.  They also highlight each of the 13 guests that have been on the show this year, each offering personal takeaways from those incredible conversations.   

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Sarah is a musician and neuromuscular massage therapist from the Bay Area.  In this conversation she chats with Tine and Taylor about self-preservation and how we need to "leave some in the tank" so we aren't running on empty.  She gives her perspective on adopting from other cultures and religions that she has experienced through experience and travel.  Sarah is a talented musician and is the lead vocalist in her band, Lost Leaves (link below to the song featured in this episode).  

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Tine and Taylor are joined by their friend Ramira Alamilla.  Ramira has had an extensive career in education in several different capacities, including teaching, career counseling, and administration in Montessori school.  In this episode they discuss some challenges and inequities of the current education model and how they might stifle creativity, individuality, and self-confidence.  This is a comprehensive conversation that also explores Ramira's reconnecting with art after setting it aside for several years, how telling your story can be such a valuable exercise, and understanding that regardless of age we are not behind where we are "supposed" to be in...

In this episode Tine and Taylor talk about balance and the ebb and flow between taking action and giving ourselves grace to make space in our lives.  They talk about how taking small steps can catapult us towards big changes in our lives leading to a complete perspective shift.  They discuss how American culture pushes us to constantly want more which can lead to lack of fulfilment.  They also cover work/life balance, is that even a thing? It is also nearing the end of the Group Coaching program they have been enrolled in with Nicole Griffin Wellness, so the...

Tine and Taylor are joined in this episode by Rho Sims.  Rho is a mother of four, podcast host, realtor, and entrepreneur.  She discusses how despite "success" in multiple fields, she was called to pursue a more meaningful path.  Her faith, positivity, confidence, and drive certainly inspire.  This conversation covers her journey thus far, purpose, podcasting, self-care, mentors, and so much more.  

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In this episode, Tine and Taylor are joined by AI industry expert Jack Forester.  Jack is the host of the "Is AI Coming For Your Job?" podcast.  They discuss some of the ways in which AI may augment or replace many occupations within our current workforce.  What does that mean for individuals who are impacted by these advances in AI? How soon is this happening? What will this do to mental health as a whole? With technology continually evolving and consuming more space in our lives, does that make it more difficult to pursue personal growth? The hosts dive int...

In this episode Tine and Taylor talk about the provocative question "Should we all be leaving our corporate jobs?"  This question came as a result of a group coaching program that the co-hosts are going through hosted by former Constant Quest Podcast guest Nicole Griffin.  The program entitled "Staying grounded in your growth zone" got the wheels turning so much that Tine and Taylor wanted to address some of their thoughts on an episode with just the two of them.  How do we know when is the right time for change and how do we keep from feeling stuck and...

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Tine and Taylor cover a lot of ground with guest Donnie Fetner in today's episode.  The conversation covers pillars of parenting, promoting self discovery, personal struggles with anxiety, and so much more.  Donnie is a husband, father, and director of business development for Hood Construction based in Columbia, SC.

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Tine & Taylor Check In With Each Other on an Exclusive Co-Host Only Episode.  Life, School, Work, Drinking, Clarity, and so much more!

They found it valuable after seven months on the podcast to catch up with each other and where they currently are in different aspects of their lives.  With several diverse and unique guests coming up over the next several weeks, this was the perfect time for a great conversation between the two co-hosts.  

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Tine & Taylor sit down with Kelli Brown to discuss how she focuses on personal growth (and maintaining sanity) while raising three children.  As the first guest who has known both Tine and Taylor for a long time, she provides some unique insight into both of their lives.  This ranges from Kelli's background in education to reading, exercise, and overall physical and mental health all while raising three children.  

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