When I think about commitment, no stronger commitment comes to mind than that of Data Scientist, self professed nerd and certified killer, Eddie Detvongsa. Eddie just recently received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after 12 years of committed training.

In this episode I sit down with architect, illustrator and heart attack survivor, Mike Smith, AKA Doodlebags. Mike was running roughly 3 miles a day and was blindsided by a heart attack named the "Widow Maker."

In this, the first episode, I talk about the turning point in my life that led to establishing a fitness/movement practice, how it affected my creative confidence and how you can craft a routine and lifestyle that works for your own interests and abilities.

In this episode I sit down with brand designer, letterer, photographer and runner, Cymone Wilder. We talk about setting boundaries at work, losing 120 pounds and her experience creating artwork for the Elizabeth Warren Presidential Campaign.

On this episode we talk to 3 Time World Champion Muay Thai fighter and graphic designer, Ognjen Topic. We talk about establishing a professional mindset as an amateur, taking whatever challenge is put in front of you and how his devotion to creating everyday has helped him continually learn outside the ring.

Marcus Whitney is a creative entrepreneur, author of Create and Orchestrate and co owner of Nashville's MLS soccer Franchise. He is also one of my best friends. You don't want to miss this conversation about the value of sleep and how sobriety and a plant based diet has affected his life. We talk about investing in our bodies to sustain our creativity for the long haul. It's a real treat. Find everything Marcus at https://marcuswhitney.com/

Today I check in with my friend, brand designer, marathoner and accidental copywriter Jordan Cullen. We talk about the push pull of life while training intensely for a marathon, how we can supplement our physical strength with mental strength and pacing ourselves for a the long creative game.

In this episode I sit down with Ariel Klontz, writer, yoga practitioner and pole dancer. We get into overcoming the anxiety that comes with joining a new gym or fitness studio, the therapeutic effects of kiddie pools for recovery and becoming more aware of and connected with your own body.

In this episode, I sit down with the owner of Creative Punch, designer and avid soccer enthusiast, Chris Porter. Chris and I talk about how Memphis is changing for the better and finding purpose in our passions. We also talk about his mindset shift from himself to his clients. There is some background construction noise due to the ever changing nature of working in a co-working space, but the interview is great. Check it out!

Kristin Fowler is a human centered UX designer, illustrator and weightlifter in Nashville, TN. In this episode we talk about pivoting careers, going from agency to in-house and finding the right reasons to sustain your fitness practice.

Everyday felt like it was impossible to reach my own expectations. It became harder mentally to commit to the work that I knew I needed to be putting in. That was fear talking, and it was hindering my evolution. Here are some of the ways I’ve been able to shake my own demons.

There is nothing that slows down a project more than having to tell someone that their business idea is great, but their name is an intellectual property liability. I’d like to give you a list of things to keep in mind that can save you some heartache and time when naming or renaming your company.

I’d be lying if I said I haven’t been jaded by the design industry. After seeing how studios use their people up and throw them away, I became bitter and fell into an isolated space. I didn’t look at the power of design and how it can help someone bring an idea to life. I focused on our industry’s faults. That’s when I…