Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Abbie Shepherd. Abbie is our long-time friend and real estate agent. She is the founder of The Abbie Shepherd Real Estate Group serving the Atlanta area community and someone I admire for her consistent communication and persistent follow-up. She's also got a large family like us, with 5 of her own kids. In this conversation, Abbie shares how she stumbled into real estate from an engineering background, the lessons she's learned along the way, and how she's survived multiple economic crises and thrived on the other sides of them. Connect With Abbie Shepherd Connect with Abbie | LinkedInAbbie Shepherd Real Estate Group | Website - Facebook - Instagram - Youtube Additional Resources For the video version, show notes, and additional resources, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Dan Fellars. Dan is the founder of BuiltOnAir, an Airtable Community, and co-founder of InAir Studio, an Airtable consulting firm.  I originally met Dan when he had me on an early episode of the BuiltOnAir podcast where we explored in-depth, my Path of the Freelancer freelancing dashboard. Recently, he had me on a recent live episode of the podcast where we survey a new addition I made on the freelancing dashboard while also demonstrating other ways I use Airtable.  In this conversation, we flip the table and I ask Dan all the questions! He shares his story, how he loves to build things, how he intersected with Airtable, and how he's adapting to the new future ahead. Listen or watch this discussion below! Connect With Dan Fellars Connect with Dan | Openside - LinkedinBuiltOnAir | Website - Podcast - Slack Community - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - YoutubeInAir Studio | Website - Linkedin - Twitter Additional Resources Click here for more show notes, links, and the video version. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Glenn Carver. Glenn is an author, speaker, and trainer. We originally met through a mutual friend over a decade ago and have remained friends ever since. In this conversation, Glenn shares his amazing 96-day experience in the hospital after getting COVID-19 and the complications that followed. And if it was not bad enough, as soon as he recovered, he came to find out that the fight was not over and he had stage 4 cancer. Explore Glenn's inspirational story as he faces and endures adversity. Connect With Glenn Carver Connect with Glenn | Website - Linkedin - Facebook Glenn's Book >> Stand in the Heat: Lessons from Legendary Entrepreneurs on Staying Cool Under Pressure | Amazon (affiliate link) Medical Disclaimer As Glenn mentions in this podcast, he's betting his life on how he understands his health situation and what he should do to gain the healing he desires. He discusses failures and successes throughout his medical journey. The focus of this conversation is to learn about Glenn's story and the lessons he learned, not to discover the merit of his medical intervention argument. While we discuss his medical condition and various forms of treatment, the information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease.  A powerful way to discover the truth is to deeply challenge our own assumptions of what we believe, seek out competing information and perspectives from the strongest people, groups, and institutions, and invite the strongest arguments against our own. A dialectic between the best arguments for and against something is how we can deeply understand all facets, and learn to discern what is most true, as we make the best decision we can. Additional Resources For the video version, show notes, and additional links, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Tom Biondolillo, my former professor from the Art Institute of Atlanta. In addition to his teaching, he's also a creator, illustrator, designer, and writer. He has worked professionally on advertising, animations, role-playing games, graphic novels, and toys for products and properties including Star Wars, Tales of the Jedi, Aliens, Aliens vs. Predator, Vampire VTES, Mage, Scion, Swords and Sorcery, Dragonlance, Duke Nuk’em, Myst, GURPS, Steam Punk, FRAG, Cardboard Heroes, The Weird West, Crucible, Shadow Run, Legends of the Five Rings, Legends of the Seven Seas, and Legends of the Burning Sands. In this conversation we Tom, we discuss his creative origins, his mid-life vocational aspirations, how cancer shifter gears for him, and the lessons he learned along the way. Watch or listen to the discussion below. Connect With Tom Biondolillo Connect with Tom | Linkedin | Berry College Faculty Page & EmailExplore some of Tom's Art | Legend of the 5 Rings - Comics - Alien vs. Predator Additional Resources For notes, links, photos, and the video episode, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Natalie Born. Natalie is a speaker, podcast host, and founder of Innovation Meets Leadership, a product strategy consulting business. We originally got connected through her husband Aaron, and have both been involved in different seasons of lives at Victory World Church. In this conversation, we dive into Natalie's story, the role of empathy, how women affect the dynamics in the workforce, meeting the needs of customers, finding peace in chaos, and leaving behind a trail of dead bodies. Connect With Natalie Born Connect with Natalie | Twitter - Linkedin - Connect with Innovation Meets Leadership | Website - Podcast - Linkedin - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube Additional Resources For show highlights, the video discussion, and additional resources, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Julie Christine Hubbard (AKA Julie Kitsulie). Julie is a talented freelance project manager, animator, and designer. We went to the Art Institute together over a decade ago and got reconnected because of my friend's independent movie project. In our conversation below, we explore Julie's story before we met in college, how her career diverged after graduation, the lessons she learned in the industry, the aspirations she has for the future, and how she has fun along the way. Connect Connect with Julie | Visit her website and follow her on social media here >>Consider financially supporting Julie here Additional Resources For additional notes, links, video conversations, and resources, visit this link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Ebner. David is the founder of Content Workshop and advisor of Copywriter Exchange. David and I met through our mutual participation in a shared small group community of marketers that spawned out of the Atlanta Hubspot user group. We collaborated when I presented a Path of the Freelancer webinar about building a steady stream of paying clients for the Copywriter Exchange. In our conversation below, we explore David's storytelling background, how his sense of homelessness fueled his pursuit of creative endeavors, and how he navigates the challenges of life. Connect With David Ebne Connect with David | Linkedin - David's Book (Kingmakers: A Content Marketing Story - affiliate link) Connect with Content Workshop | Website - Facebook - LinkedinConnect with Copywriter Exchange | Website - Linkedin - Instagram - Facebook Additional Resources and Links For the video version, show note highlights, and additional links, visit the podcast page here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Amanda Utter, a freelance voice-over talent. Amanda Utter is known for her delightful personality and charming spunk as a voice-over talent. Her versatility can be heard nationally on network TV, radio, Pandora ads, and Sirius XM for companies like YouTube, Dell Computers, Discount Tire, Capital One, Chevrolet, and Facebook. We originally got connected when I owned my marketing agency and we hired her for different video projects. I've always been impressed at how consistently she markets her freelancing services, a key attribute of all successful entrepreneurs. Watch or listen to our conversation below where we discuss Amanda's backstory, systems, mentorship, how she overcomes difficult moments, how she manages her anxiety, and why family and community are vital. Connect With Amanda Utter Connect with Amanda | Website - Instagram - Linkedin - Audio Demos - Video Demos Learn More For show notes, transcript, the video interview version, additional resources, and links, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview, I'm speaking with Jonathan DeYoe, founder of Mindful Money. Jonathan has been teaching practical beliefs and helping people create order out of financial chaos for 25 years. He's a Lutheran seminarian turned Buddhist academic turned financial advisor, now bridging money and life. He believes anyone can experience a vibrant, financially successful life by developing a few important beliefs and following a few simple practices. He does his best work teaching these beliefs and practices in spaces where love and money overlap, including this podcast. Our mutual friend Toby Bloomberg (whom Jonathan recently had on his podcast) connected us and we quickly came to recognize how much we share in common. Watch or listen to our conversation below where we discuss Jonathan's backstory, systems, mentorship, how he understands the universe, his passion for personal responsibility, and his kind spirit. Connect With Jonathan DeYoe Connect with Jonathan | Twitter - LinkedinMindful Money | Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube Video + Transcript For a video version and transcript, visit this link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Listen to Learn In this listen-to-learn discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm chatting with repeat guest and business consultant Lauren Hisey. You can check out my 2020 conversation with Lauren on episode 28 of the Share Life podcast. In this conversation, we're talking about her mission to have 100 lunches with 100 people and the lessons she learned along the way. In 2019, Lauren (a continuous improvement specialist) transitioned from corporate America working with Nielson (and AT&T before that) to the Entrepreneur life as an independent coach and consultant. She works with business owners to rapidly get from where they are to where they want to be. We originally connected after I spoke at Kettering Executive Network about flourishing as a freelancer during a pandemic. Now that she's finished her 100 lunches, I wanted her to share the lessons she learned in the process. Her project is similar to one I did when I launched into freelancing, and the go-to approach for anyone jumping into entrepreneurship. Agenda-free community building is a powerful force. Understand why in this conversation. Connect With Lauren Connect with Lauren | Linkedin - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter.Visit her consulting website here | Visit her blog here. Additional Notes, Links, & Video Version Click here to visit the podcast episode page --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Book Discussion with Author In this book discussion episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Zahl. David and I discuss his latest book, Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others and Yourself. David is the director of Mockingbird Ministries, an organization he founded in 2007. He is editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird blog and cohost of the Mockingcast podcast. David is also an author of multiple books and has written for Christianity Today and the Washington Post. He lives with his wife and three boys in Charlottesville, Virginia where he also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. Today, we're talking about anthropology, as it relates to our understanding of human nature. Connect With David Zahl Connect with David | LinkedinGet the Book >> Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself) [affiliate] | Hardcover (Amazon) | Kindle (Amazon)Mockingbird | Website - MockingCast (flagship podcast) - MockingPulpit - TalkingBird - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Additional Resources For show notes, more links, and the video version click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Interview Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview, I'm speaking with Maria Joyner, the co-founder of FounderScale. On a prior episode of the podcast, I spoke with her co-founder Josh Sweeney. For those not familiar, FounderScale helps organizations leverage HubSpot to increase sales and enhance marketing. Maria is an entrepreneur, marketing technologist, Hubspot specialist, and an American ex-pat living and working with her husband and son in the jungles of Costa Rica. Her professional background includes email deliverability, marketing automation, and scaling B2B startups. She considers her greatest professional achievement surfing during the work day. In this conversation, we talk about her big leap from Atlanta to Costa Rica, how she lives better, the ways she approaches work smartly, her systemic mindset, and how stories have impacted her. Connect With Maria Joyner Connect with Maria | Twitter - Linkedin - Instagram - MediumFounderScale | Website - Linkedin - Facebook Additional Resources For the video version and additional links, visit the following URL >>  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Listen to Learn In this Listen to Learn discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Koyzis. David holds a PhD in government and international studies from the University of Notre Dame, taught undergraduate political science for thirty years, and is the author of two books and multiple chapters and articles. In a prior episode of the podcast, David and I discussed his book, Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey and Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies (affiliate) where he synthesizes the ideologies (idolatries) of liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, democratism, socialism into a larger meta-story. In this conversation, we're discussing geographic sovereignty. To whom does the land belong? This is the root question that came to my mind when Russia fully invaded Ukraine in 2022. Also, with Kuwait in the ’90s, and Taiwan now, we have situations with conflicting claims of geography and populaces. In the United States, we have differences in the ownership of American land between settlers and natives, and past conflicts about whether the states are obligated to remain in the union or whether America can break off from Great Britain. This conversation is geared towards helping us make sense of and navigate these conflicts. Connect With David Koyzis Connect with David | Website, Blog, & Newsletter - Linkedin - Facebook - Instagram - TwitterBuy David's Books (affiliate links) >>Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey and Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies | IVP Press | Amazon (Paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) We Answer to Another: Authority, Office, and the Image of God | WIPF and Stock Publishers | Amazon (Paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | Amazon (Hardcover)Consider supporting David Koyzis through Global Scholars Canada >> Video Version + More Insights, Notes & Links Visit the episode page here for more resources on the topic of territorial sovereignty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Listen to Learn In this listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Jesse Nigro about Alasdair Macintyre's suggestion in After Virtue, emotivism, the enlightenment's failures, and whether we should choose Aristotle or Nietzsche. Jesse is the editor-in-chief at the North American Anglican since 2012. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife and children where he teaches philosophy at a classical high school. Jesse has a BA in philosophy and an MA in theology. My reason for asking him on the show resulted from reading his four-part essay series on the North American Anglican site titled Secular stories. After reading five of Alasdair Macintyre's books, I wanted someone who knew Macintyre's work well so that we could discuss these ideas and better make sense of them. We explore these concepts and others in this conversation. A Quick Note About This Recording If you're watching on video, you'll notice that Jesse's daughter Isabel is joining us in the conversation. Throughout the recording, you will hear her chiming in from time to time, particularly at the end. We hope you won't mind these mild noises:-) Connect With Jesse Nigro Connect with Jesse | Website - Linkedin - Facebook - Instagram - TwitterSecular Stories Essay Series | Intro - Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4The North American Anglican | Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram Notes, Links, & Video For additional conversation notes and links, visit my website here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Book Discussion In this book discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Koyzis, author of Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey and Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies. David holds a PhD in government and international studies from the University of Notre Dame and taught undergraduate political science for thirty years. David argues in his book that what we believe about politics matters.  In a unique and overarching way, David synthesizes the ideologies, and what he also calls the idolatries of liberalism, conservatism, nationalism,  democratism, and socialism into a larger meta-story. He explains these ideologies' points of view, where they aim to provide a redemptive human story, and how their redemptive story fails to recognize the deeper problem and achieve their political ambitions. The book is a fabulous framework for navigating politics while also transcending the emotional pull that comes with political crises or deeply rooted political belief-based discussions. We're often driven by these ideologies without recognizing how they're fueling our point of view and behavior. Connect With David Koyzis Connect with David | Website, Blog, & Newsletter - Linkedin - Facebook - Instagram - TwitterBuy Political Visions & Illusions | IVP Press | Amazon (Paperback) | Amazon (Kindle)Consider supporting David Koyzis through Global Scholars Canada >> Additional Notes, Links, & Resources Visit my website here for the video version, additional show notes, and additional resource links >>  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this discussion, I'm speaking with Jaime Ellithorpe, founder of 540 strategies, which focuses on leveraging Linkedin, among other mediums to effectively generate leads for heart-centered businesses. I was so impressed with her relationship-building approach, I wanted to meet her. In this episode, you too get to meet her. >> Connect with Jaime | Website - Blog - Linkedin - Facebook Click here for additional notes, links, and the video version of the conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Book Discussion Welcome to another Book Discussion episode on the Share Life podcast. In this wandering discussion, I'm speaking with author, Bible teacher, and writer Traci Rhoades. Traci is also a thinker, listener, and follower of Jesus who cares deeply about church unity, church history, everyone reading God's word, and engaging with others on Twitter - where we originally connected. She lives with her family outside of Grand Rapids. She's been on the podcast before, talking about the final moments of Jesus on the cross. In this conversation, we're discussing Traci's recently published book, Shaky Ground: What to do After the Bottom Drops Out (Affiliate). It is written for Christians and the spiritually curious, who wonder how a life built on Christ’s solid ground can make a real difference in our own lives, and in our communities and churches. Connect With Traci Rhoades Connect with Traci | Website - Linkedin - Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest - Instagram - Email NewsletterBooks (affiliate links) | Shaky Ground: What to Do After the Bottom Drops Out - Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost: A Story of Church Watch this discussion and read the conversation highlights here >>  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this expansive discussion, I'm speaking with author, speaker, and president of Belhaven University Roger Parrott. We were connected through my friends at Voices to Connect. Roger is delivering actionable insights for parents and businesses. He was named among the 10 Most Visionary Education Leaders of 2021 by The Education Magazine. As one of the longest-serving college presidents in America, Dr. Parrott is a fountain of knowledge for Christian leaders. His book, published earlier this year in February, is titled Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results. Connect With Roger Parrott Connect with Roger | Website - Linkedin - TwitterBooks (affiliate links) | Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results - The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising LeadersBelhaven University | Website - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linkedin - Youtube For additional notes, links, and the video version, go here >> https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/596-roger-parrott --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this discussion, I'm speaking with Kinsman Journal Founder Peter Ostapko. Peter is a Marketplace and Kingdom Connector Inviting men to lead lives of transformative faith, redemptive fatherhood, and honoring work. He believes God is good, and that each of us has a story to tell, because of a Savior that redeems. Connect With Peter Ostapko Connect with Peter on LinkedinKinsman Journal | KinsmenJournal.com - Instagram - Facebook - Get Your Copy of the First Issue Click the following URL to watch this discussion and for discussion notes >> https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/594-peter-ostapko --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this discussion, I'm speaking with purpose-driven leader Casey Cavell. Casey is a Jesus Follower, serial entrepreneur, trusted advisor, and innovative investor helping others reach their highest potential. Casey and I connected several years ago through a mutual friend and a shared passion for sharing the good news about Jesus while also caring deeply about mentoring others. A former client, Casey's business consulting company Legacy 4:12, provides entrepreneurs with operational strategies to accelerate growth, increase efficiency, and create margin. Additionally, Casey is reaching the next generation of leaders through Turn2Ministries and cultivating a mission-driven NFT community called Kingdom House. Connect With Casey Cavell Connect with Casey on social media | Linkedin - FacebookVisit Casey's Websites | CaseyCavell.com - Legacy 4:12 - Kingdom House - Turn 2 Ministries For the video version and conversation highlights, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support