My Badass Friends

I am very fortunate. I have amazing friends. ”My Badass Friends” is the place where I help my friends tell their stories. Not long ago, I started asking myself, ”How cool would it be to spend more time with my friends. What if I could give them a forum to tell their life story, and then have it live on forever?” The wins. The losses. The learnings. Their dreams. What makes them great? What drives them to be such phenomenal people. I want them to tell their whole story. I want to have it memorialized. I want their kids, their grandkids, and all of their friends to be able to hear their story in a way that doesn’t currently exist. I want them to hear what has gone into making these people so amazing. I may be a bit biased, but these are people that have had incredible personal and professional successes. Because they are not famous, odds are you will never hear their stories. I’m here to change that! ”You are the sum of the people you surround yourself with.” I love that quote, and if it were the bar for success in life, I would be as successful as anyone. My friends are amazing, so please enjoy getting to know ”My Badass Friends”.

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Episodes

Thursday Mar 27, 2025

Not everything was easy for Doug. Anxiety as a young man. Imposter syndrome as a professional. Too many relocations to count. Even laid off after 20 years. Doug is a great example of how you can use your attitude, resilience, and the support of an incredible family, to always come out on top. I love when I meet a great human. There is no doubt Doug is exactly that. Enjoy this conversation with Doug Bireley. 

Thursday Feb 13, 2025

Brittney Zeedik is just one of those people. You know them when you meet them. She is infectious. She is full of energy, optimism, & kindness. But, most of all, she loves helping people. She's done it her whole life. You will hear Brittney's life story, but you will also get a feel for what she provides as a life and health coach. This is a badass discussion with a truly badass woman. 
You can find her on Instagram, TikTok & her website:
https://www.instagram.com/mindbodybrit/
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbodybrit
https://mindbodybrit.com/

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024

Matthew Zeedik is one of a kind. He is a father and husband. He's a friend to countless people. From growing up in a small bubble, to his move to Chile at a young age, to building a faith-based and fulfilling personal and professional life back home, Matt shows us through his simple life philosophies what you can accomplish if you are steadfast and kind. Enjoy this wide-ranging discussion with many people's favorite guy - Matt Zeedik!

Friday Sep 20, 2024

Joe Moore, Orland Mott, Bryce Storie, Nick Zambeck and Paul McClintock make up the golf group they call "The Hacks". This is a discussion over cocktails with all 5 of us at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California. I thought it was going to predominantly be about golf, the sport we love, but it ended up being more of a discussion about life. This episode was different, but it was super fun. What great friends! I hope you enjoy it!
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Monday Sep 16, 2024

Ten of my favorite people have joined us on My Badass Friends - so far. This is a quick episode where I share a few thoughts and look back on our first 10 guests. What an honor it was to be a part of these discussions.
I also add a book recommendation just in time for our upcoming election in the US. It's an indictment on our ruling class and exploits the major cause of government corruption - Money.
Enjoy this episode.  Please share My Badass Friends with your friends and family and like us on Spotify, Apple and on social media.

Friday Aug 02, 2024

Eriko is one of the most amazing people you will ever know. "Just do the work. There is nothing else." That's it.
She has "planted seeds" her whole life, and she is surrounded by things and people that grow - and flourish. It is not a coincidence.
Eriko is an example of what can happen when you commit to be great, give it all you have, and believe in yourself. She provides us a roadmap of how to live a truly fulfilling life. Work hard. Be willing to evolve. It is an honor to introduce you to a true Badass - Eriko.

Sunday Jun 02, 2024

Vinicius has lived an incredible life. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Now living in America. A history in politics and then medical technology. "Vini" has great perspectives and advice for life, & how to find happiness. He's the self-described "Luckiest Man in the World". When given the chance, he jumped all over the opportunity to move his family to America. It wasn't easy, but he knew it was the right call. Enjoy this conversation with a man of great integrity, humility, energy, & passion for life. 

Tuesday Apr 30, 2024

Rob Namy is an amazing human. He went from troubled youth, to the depths of addiction, & then to total reinvention. Rob is one of the happiest & most infectious people I've ever known. In episode 10, he shares his journey through addiction to 21 years (& counting!) of sobriety. As he reinvented himself, he built an amazing career, & with the "Love of his life", built an incredible family. This is a story of what is possible when you dig in, & commit to change.

Wednesday Apr 17, 2024

Paul Hansen is one of a kind. His friends & family love him. He lives life at full speed. But, as you will see, he keeps his priorities exactly where they should be. He's a throwback. Strong character. Happiness. Gratitude. Loyalty. Work ethic. Family. It's all here for you. After a "Lucky" childhood, Paul faced big obstacles as a young man & adult. Listen & be inspired by someone who lives an amazing life, regardless of what comes his way.

Monday Mar 18, 2024

This is part 2 of my conversation with Maj. Garrett Cathcart. Part 1 ends with Garrett just beginning to talk about the hard things he dealt with in Iraq and Afghanistan as an officer in the US Army Cavalry. This is such an awe inspiring conversation. I hope you enjoy hearing it as much as I enjoyed having it. Please go out of your way to support our military veterans, and make sure to follow Garrett's current work with More Perfect Union at mpu.us. 
Thank you, Garrett, for having this conversation, and for your willingness to share your amazing story!

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