What Do You Love?

My guest for this episode is Joe Kapp. During our conversation, we discussed his recognition that we aren’t here for a long time and how that has affected his decision-making processes; how he truly doesn’t care what others think about him; the concept of the “crab pot” and how it relates to both personal and professional relationships; his decision to focus on entrepreneurship in order to have dominion over his time; the importance of trying to silence the incredibly loud loss aversion voice in your head; and ultimately, why he loves scuba diving.

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My guest for this episode is Molly Barnes. During our conversation, we discussed the qualities that lead her to believe she’s neither right nor left but instead middle-brained; her quest to have a life where she explores her creativity and still has an impact on the world; the pressures of teaching and what eventually led to her leaving the classroom; her motivation to seek out more “both and” opportunities instead of “either or”s; and ultimately, why she loves cooking shows.

This episode was produced by Justin Gott.
Music composed by Justin Lebens.

My guest for this episode is Adrian Bellomo.  During our conversation, we discussed his resourceful nature and his forever goal to never come across as a know-it-all; how he approaches being presented with the concept of “we’ve always done it this way;” how being the eldest sibling relates to his desire to help others; the pros and cons of a pros and cons list; and ultimately, why he loves, road trips.

This episode was produced by Justin Gott.
Music composed by Justin Lebens.

My guest for this episode is Kenny Tjay. During our conversation, we discussed his memories of moving from Indonesia to the United States as a kid; why his curiosity about everything life has to offer has led to him traveling all over the world; the moment he realized the grind of the traditional working model wasn’t for him; why he thinks your early 20s is when you should take every opportunity you can; and ultimately, why he loves sound healing.

This episode was produced by Justin Gott.
Music composed by Justin Lebens.

My guest for this episode is Jessica Jackley. During our conversation, we discussed her optimistic mindset and how it’s something she feels naturally and yet still requires practice; her passion for entrepreneurship; the realization of the fact that everyone is doing life for the first time; why she hovers when someone is fixing something at her house; her goal to have a special “thing” with each of her four children; and ultimately, why she loves people.

This episode was produced by Justin Gott.
Music composed by Justin Lebens.

My guest for this episode is Devon Stewart. During our conversation, we discussed his beginnings as a class clown and his idolization of Jim Carrey; why finding everything funny means uncomfortable conversations with him don’t really exist; how everyone eventually has to “pick their hard;" the ups and downs and everything in between about being Black in Hollywood; and ultimately, why he loves laughter.

This episode was produced by Justin Gott.
Music composed by Justin Lebens.

My guest for this episode is Kiana Kamalian. During our conversation, we discussed her ever-present energetic spirit and her quest for freedom in all forms; the experience of not wanting to leave her home country and the long adjustment period she faced emigrating from Iran to the United Kingdom; the importance of feedback and being asked the right questions; the prominence of mental health conversations on social media; the value of trial and error in every walk of life; how breaking both of her wrists at the same time propelled her towards a new future she truly desired; and...

My guest for this episode is Jay Cluitt. During our conversation, we discussed how he is bad at doing nothing and thus is seemingly always on the go; why he’s not a fan of smalltalk; the combination of excitement and fear that comes from being on the cusp of a major fork in his life; why he and his wife are childfree; trying to get away from doing things simply out of obligation; and ultimately, why he loves waterfalls.

(Note: The opening for this episode is a bit longer than usual - it's around ten minutes or...

My guest for this episode is Reza Aslan. During our conversation, we discussed his decision to retire from public life; how he came to an understanding on what “living his best life” actually means; the concept of nationalism in relation to figuring out who you are (or, for some people, who you aren’t); why learning things simply to learn them is a big deal; becoming a pretty solid cook late in life; and ultimately, why he loves the Raiders.

This episode was produced by Justin Gott.
Music composed by Justin Lebens.

*SEASON TWO PREMIERE*

My guest for this episode is Scott Paine. During our conversation, we discussed the influence that his father’s music career had on his life and how he has never stopped wanting to make his parents proud; why he pays such close attention to the details; how waking up his wife by talking in his sleep one night changed his entire existence; and, ultimately, why he loves yellow legal pads.

This episode was produced by Justin Gott.
Music composed by Justin Lebens.