Humongous Living by CADDIS

Join Tim as he dives deep into the fascinating life of Donavon Frankenreiter, a man who has seamlessly transitioned from professional surfing to a successful music career. In this engaging episode, Donavon shares his incredible journey and the lessons learned along the way.  Some things we discussed… How Donavon fell in love with surfing, his early days, and turning professional. The transition from surfing to music, the influence of surfing on his music career, and his evolution as a musician. The development of his unique sound, songwriting struggles, and the impact of his relationships on his music. What We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 01:08 How Donavon got into surfing 03:54 Transitioning to music 08:26 The uncertainty of music and surfing 10:46 Being creative while touring 12:57 Self-management in the music industry 15:38 Ego in music 16:55 Adaptability in business and growth 19:29 Touring on vinyl 23:15 Learning and growing in music without formal training 24:44 Self-taught musician's journey 29:55 Getting boo-ed on stage 32:00 Dealing with self-doubt 33:52 Embracing different communities and identities 35:51 Donavon’s upcoming album Follow Donavon Frankenreiter: https://www.instagram.com/donavon_frankenreiter/ https://www.youtube.com/@DFrankenreiterVEVO/videos https://www.donavonf.com/#! Follow Tim Parr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-parr-53147025 Follow Caddis Life: https://caddislife.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfaYlDSxWkvudyrLJRYQ1Rg/videos https://www.instagram.com/Caddis_life/ https://co.pinterest.com/caddis_life/ https://www.facebook.com/caddislife/

Diving into Lysa Cooper's journey is like flipping through a vibrant lookbook of life. Her story isn't just about what we wear; it's about the narratives we weave through our style choices, the confidence we garner from our outfits and the cultural conversations sparked by our fashion sense. We're not just talking about fashion here; we're exploring the deep connections between style, identity, and creativity. Some things we discuss… Lysa's journey from her early fashion influences to her current style philosophy. Unpacking style vs. fashion: what lasts and why. The dynamics of evolving style through life's phases. Lysa's insights on today's fashion industry and its challenges. What We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 00:10 Why does style even matter? 01:55 What is fashion? 02:32 Money and style 03:19 Stretch pants and sustainability 06:10 New York fashion before 08:34 The evolution of trends 10:30 Gen Z's shift away from brand obsession 12:59 How age influences personal style 14:52 Breaking free from fashion stagnation 18:18 Lessons from dressing icons of pop culture 21:39 Confidence in style 23:09 How technology is shaping fashion 26:05 Instagram's impact on fashion 29:28 Moving back to New York 32:17 What’s next for Lysa? Follow Lysa Cooper: https://www.instagram.com/lysacooper/ https://www.instagram.com/bringyourvibe/ Follow Tim Parr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-parr-53147025 Follow Caddis Life: https://caddislife.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfaYlDSxWkvudyrLJRYQ1Rg/videos https://www.instagram.com/Caddis_life/ https://co.pinterest.com/caddis_life/ https://www.facebook.com/caddislife/

Growing up the daughter of The Body Shop founders, Justine Roddick has had philanthropy and environmental issues engrained in her as far back as she can remember….in fact she can’t ever remember a time in her life where she wasn’t involved with what was the family business of philanthropy. This is not a discussion on “how to” become philanthropic, but a sit down on how the ways of “how to be” (socially and environmentally) before the idea became universally accepted around the globe. Some things we discuss… Early days of growing up with The Body Shop.  Living the life of service to others. Generational philanthropy, and how it’s complicated. When her mother placed her Body Shop wealth into a non-profit trust. What We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 00:05 Born into philanthropy 03:01 Impact of ethical and socially responsible business 06:08 The new age-conscious consumer 08:11 Background behind The Body Shop 10:03 Preserving social missions  11:48 Early exposure to business philanthropy 15:11 Justine’s involvement in the business  17:28 Rethinking wealth and inheritance 21:15 Parenting with philanthropic DNA 24:40 Starting Coco De Mer 28:08 Inherited family value in business 31:56 Boomers, Gen X, Millennials: Who gives more? Follow Justine Roddick: https://www.coco-de-mer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cocodemeruk/ Follow Tim Parr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-parr-53147025 Follow Caddis Life: https://caddislife.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfaYlDSxWkvudyrLJRYQ1Rg/videos https://www.instagram.com/Caddis_life/ https://co.pinterest.com/caddis_life/ https://www.facebook.com/caddislife/

Growing his boutique hotel business to 52 locations, Chip Conley sold his Joie de Vivre hotels (now JDV) to Hyatt Hotels, but that was the end of it all. The experience should have had the entrepreneur retired, but instead he jumped into a young startup called AirBnB where he discovered the paradox and nuances of multi generational work forces.  After writing his pivotal book, Wisdom at Work , Chip created the midlife wisdom school, MEA, in Baja, Mexico to assist people in the navigation of life’s transitions.  His new book, Learning to Love Midlife, will be out in February. Some things we discuss… Navigating life’s transitions.  Fixed mindsets vs. growth mindsets.  The idea of time affluence. How your ego needs to take a backseat as we progress into this next stage of life. 00:00 Intro 00:06 Starting similar but different age business 02:09 How Joie de Vivre started 04:08 The story behind Modern Elder Academy 07:07 The economic potential of older markets 10:23 The three stages of change in midlife 15:56 Where did the midlife crisis come from? 18:22 Breaking comfort zones, seeking clarity, finding support 20:49 Why are we scared of change? 23:23 Ego in transition 28:49 Finding inspiration in time affluence 30:24 Change with purpose and wisdom 31:47 Guidance and a roadmap during midlife transitions 33:44 What’s next for MEA? Follow Chip Conley: https://chipconley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipconleysf https://www.instagram.com/chipconley/ https://twitter.com/ChipConley https://www.meawisdom.com/wisdom-well Follow Caddis Life: https://caddislife.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfaYlDSxWkvudyrLJRYQ1Rg/videos https://www.instagram.com/Caddis_life/ https://co.pinterest.com/caddis_life/ https://www.facebook.com/caddislife/