In this entertaining episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle chats with Max Shippee—actor, gym owner, storyteller, and all-around creative force. From rural Maine to Hollywood, with stops in Texas, Bali, and beyond, Max’s journey is full of unexpected turns, resilience, and reinvention.

We explore how his wide-ranging life experiences—from acting and entrepreneurship to parenting and writing—have shaped his creative voice. Max talks about what inspired him to finally put his stories on the page, how he balances discipline with spontaneity, and why embracing change is key to creative growth.

Whether you’re chasing your next chapter or just curious about how one man juggles it all with humor and heart, this conversation will leave you inspired.

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ABOUT MAX:

Max Shippee grew up in rural Maine and knows the woods well. His own journey took him to Hollywood, California by way of Oklahoma, Nevada, Texas, DC, and even Bali, Indonesia. For the last 20 years, he has been busy as an actor, a gym owner, a husband, and a father. Along the way, he’s had some stories brewing in that silver-haired head of his. He thought he best write them down. You can find his spontaneous science-fiction installments on Reddit, and now, Moonshine: The Series has begun with Book One: Path of the Raven.

WHERE TO FIND HIM:

Website | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Threads

WHERE TO BUY: Amazon