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Weekly conversations with Olympians, pro athletes, TV stars, CEOs, elite coaches, bestselling authors, & other top performers about their success secrets and the power of leading by example.
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This week Andrew talks with Olympic gold medalist Nick Baumgartner. In 2022, Nick won Olympic gold at the age of 40 years old — becoming the oldest medalist in Olympic snowboard history. Along the way, Nick worked summer jobs pouring concrete to fund his dream & lived out of an old construction van to reduce his commute time to training. When he didn’t have access to his training facilities due to pandemic travel restrictions, Nick spent 30-hours building a pump track in his yard. Nick’s ...
This week Andrew talks with West Bromwich Albion team captain Jed Wallace. Jed is amidst a remarkable pro football career & has played in over 500 professional games. Yet unlike many of his peers, Jed didn’t join an academy at age 7 or 8. Instead, he spent his childhood and much of his teen years simply playing football with his friends. In this conversation, Andrew asks Jed about his unconventional path to pro football that’s taken him from playing on school playgrounds all the way to so...
This week Andrew reflects on the remarkable momentum in women’s sports over the past few years & sits down with women’s sports trailblazer Shannon Higgins-Cirovski. Shannon was a star midfielder for the US Women’s National Soccer Team in the 1980s and early 90s — and played a pivotal role in the team’s championship run at the first ever Women’s World Cup in 1991. In 2002, Shannon was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame — at the time, just the 3rd woman to be bestowed that honor...
This week Andrew talks with Grammy-nominated recording artist & songwriter Miles Zuniga. In 1994, Miles started the band Fastball with Tony Scalzo & Joey Shuffield. Fastball’s smash hit “The Way” was released in 1998 and ultimately became one of the most popular songs of the year. The song was part of an album that went platinum just 6 months after its release & the band was nominated for 2 Grammy awards. Today, Fastball is entering its 4th decade together as a band & sh...
This week Andrew talks with acclaimed psychotherapist & bestselling author Amy Morin. Amy turned unimaginable tragedy & grief in her own life into a platform to help others. Her book "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” is an international bestseller and she has published numerous other books on mental strength as well. Amy’s books have sold over 1 million copies worldwide & have been translated into over 40 languages. She’s also delivered one of the top 15 TEDx talks of al...
This week Andrew talks with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray. Stephanie began her career as a practicing attorney — but eventually changed course to chase her dream of becoming an author. Today she’s a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author of historical women’s fiction. Her award-winning work has been translated into many languages & regularly tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. This conversation is filled with so many p...
This week Andrew talks with new Duke University Head Football Coach Manny Diaz. Manny’s coaching journey began in the late 90s when he stepped away from an emerging career at ESPN to chase his coaching dream. He took an unpaid volunteer role at his alma mater Florida State — and the rest is history. Since then, he’s spent 26 years in coaching — including 3 as a head coach and 15 as a defensive coordinator. In this conversation, Manny shares a behind-the-scenes look at his career and many of t...
This week Andrew talks with Green Bay Packers quarterback Sean Clifford. Sean’s journey is a shining example of what’s possible when you ignore doubters, show up daily, & believe in yourself. For example, Sean wasn’t even invited to the NFL Combine — the annual event where NFL scouts evaluate the year’s top draft-eligible players. However, Sean kept working and was selected by the Packers in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Andrew & Sean explore what it’s like being a rookie in th...
This week Andrew talks with former US Women’s National Team soccer star Leslie Osborne. Leslie played for the US Women’s National Team from 2004 to 2009, including 5 starts at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2007. In all, her professional career spanned 10 years — and she served as a team captain for every single one of the WPS & NWSL teams she played for. Leslie has been a member of the FOX Sports broadcast team since 2015. She’s also an entrepreneur and co-founder & owner of Bay FC, t...
This week Andrew talks with Grammy-nominated singer & songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins. Over the course of her extraordinary career, Sophie has released seven albums — including her acclaimed platinum-selling debut album which featured her iconic hit single “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” that reached #6 on the Billboard Top 100. In this conversation, Sophie pulls back the curtain on many of the challenges & complex ideas she’s wrestled with through the years — and explores some of the mom...
This week Andrew talks with former NFL quarterback Christian Ponder. Andrew & Christian dive deep into a journey that led Christian from a tough first season in pee wee football as a kid all the way to the NFL. Today, Christian is the Founder & CEO of The Post, a new private membership network connecting athletes turned business leaders. In this conversation, Christian shares a behind-the-scenes look at the mindsets, philosophies, & experiences that have shaped his approach on and...
This week Andrew talks with songwriter & country music artist Casi Joy. In 2017, Casi took NBC’s The Voice by storm with a 4-chair turn during her blind audition — and Rolling Stone called it one of the show’s top ten auditions of all-time. Casi’s run to the show’s live finals ultimately catapulted her music career to the next level. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at Casi’s journey — and many of the success secrets powering her music career. Casi shares her creative process, how...
This week Andrew talks with bestselling authors Kate Quinn & Janie Chang. Kate & Janie recently teamed up to co-author a brand new book “The Phoenix Crown” which was just released on February 13th. In this conversation, Kate & Janie share a behind-the-scenes look at their respective creative processes & how they collaborated to write their latest book together. This conversation is filled with actionable ideas on writing, creativity, & collaboration — and it’s a powerful r...
This week Andrew talks with University of North Carolina Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson. Erin’s story is unlike any you’ve ever heard before. In January 2023, UNC named Erin its field hockey head coach. At the time, she was just 22 years old — and it was just 2 months following her graduation as a student from UNC. Suddenly, she was the head coach for the same program she had just finished starring in as a student athlete. In her first year as a head coach, she went on to lead UNC to a n...
This week Andrew talks with USA Today & international bestselling author Eliza Knight. Eliza writes historical fiction & historical romance novels. She is the author of over 40 books — including The Mayfair Bookshop & Starring Adele Astaire. In this conversation, Eliza shares the tools, techniques, & mindsets that power her success as one of the most prolific authors in her genre. You’ll get a behind the scenes look at her creative process, daily workflow, & how she worksh...
This week Andrew talks with psychology researcher & author Tania Luna. Tania is an expert on the science of surprise — and how surprise can transform our work, relationships, & everyday life. Tania is the author of the book Surprise: Embrace the Unpredictable & Engineer the Unexpected. In this conversation, Tania shares powerful insights on the science of surprise & how to “engineer’ surprises that positively impact our own lives & the lives of others. Addition...
This week Andrew talks with entrepreneur & aerospace engineer Jordan Noone. In 2015, Jordan co-founded Relativity Space to build 3D printed reusable rockets — based on an initial concept drawn on the back of a coffee shop receipt. The company went on to build & launch the world’s first 3D printed rocket and today is valued at over $4 billion. Jordan is also the co-founder & general partner at Embedded Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech startups focused ...
This week Andrew talks with Emmy & Peabody Award-winning journalist Sarah Spain. A through line in Sarah’s life & work has always been her curiosity — and a remarkable willingness to try new things. As a kid & teenager, Sarah played lots of different sports — and was also in the band, chorus, & theater. In college, she competed as a heptathlete. In 2010, she joined ESPN and has since served as a columnist for espnW, a SportsCenter reporter, a host of numerous podcasts, & a...
This week Andrew has two guests — and a conversation you don’t want to miss. Andrew talks with Hootie & The Blowfish drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefeld and hit singer-songwriter Edwin McCain. Soni was first on the podcast in July 2023 & he’s back for an even deeper dive on his career and the success secrets that powered Hootie & The Blowfish to become one of history’s most iconic bands. Along the way, Soni and the Hootie guys crossed paths with another young musician, Edwin McCain, who w...
This week Andrew talks with Jesse Cole — the founder of Fans First Entertainment & owner of the world famous Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have entertained millions around the globe. Jesse & his team are fanatical about the fan experience — and have a tireless passion to experiment and do things the world has never seen. In this conversation, Jesse shares powerful ideas on how to be more creative, take bold risks, & win fans fo...
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