Lessons Learned

In this episode we sit back and chop it up with one of Houston's best tattoo artist Jonathan Jay. I have been fascinated with the journey one takes in order to become a legit artist in the game and Jonathan was kind enough to sit with me and walk me down this path. He does first class work and his portfolio speaks for itself. So if you could sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Be Someone Podcast with Super Chango Tattoo Studio artist Jonathan Jay! 

On this episode of the podcast we speak with Eileen Cullen of Garden by the Sea, a bed and breakfast on the beautiful island of St. John's. I first saw Eileen on an episode of Caribbean Life a show that highlighted people purchasing property on gorgeous islands. After watching the show I was convinced that we needed to not only visit St John but also Eileen Cullen. Several months later I am so happy that we got the chance to visit the island and experience this heaven on earth. We chat with Eileen about all the wonderful things to do while visiting St John as well as learn her backstory on acquiring the property. If you are in the market for a beautiful island get away I would def look up Eileen and John Cullen at Garden by the Sea. 

On this episode we chat with my long time friend Chip Baker. Chip has been a busy man as of late, going around the country promoting his most recent book release "The Impact of Influence 2." On top of that he has steadily been chopping it up with successful people in all walks of life on his YouTube series "The Success Chronicles." So sit back and enjoy this awesome conversation with this master coach, motivator, educator, and author Chip Baker. 

On this episode we conduct another small business spotlight with my former student Erik Regalado. Erik runs Lawn Boys, a lawn care and maintenance business located in The Woodlands, TX. This young man has taken the untraditional route of starting a business first and using the funds from that to put himself through school. This route has kept him debt free and given him a chance to grow both as a student and business owner. We chat about all things lawn and garden as well as dive into all the expenses a young small business owner incurs on their journey. So sit back and relax as we chop it up with Erik Regalado. 

On this episode my good friend Dr. Jesse Robinson changes places with me and conducts the interview. We dive into my educational philosophies,  practices, and anything else educational one could think of. He does an excellent job going behind the curtain and getting to the root of all my outside projects namely the podcast and books. So sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of the podcast with myself and Dr. Jesse Robinson as we "meet the teacher." 

On this episode we take a stroll down memory lane with my good friend Justin Ruchti. This was one of the most fun episodes I have had a chance to conduct in a long time. Justin and I were able to pick back up right where we left off over twenty years ago and seamlessly chop it up. We talk about his College World Series run under Wayne Graham and the Rice Owls as well as life post baseball. It was an honor and pleasure catching back up with Justin and there is tons of gold littered throughout the interview in terms of parenting and youth sports as well. So sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Be Someone Podcast with Justin Ruchti. 

In this episode we sit down with my good friend Joey Hamlin of Pro Pest Control and Termite. Joey shares with us the impact that his father had on him as well as the community. As The Woodlands grew so did his fathers business, and after his passing Joey was able to take the torch and run with it. Joey has used his engaging personality and concrete business practices to make his company a house hold name in the. We also take a deep dive into Joey's thoughts on entrepreneurship and how one should treat their employees. So sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of The Be Someone Podcast.  

In this episode we chop it up with Cyrus, Geminhigh, and JustinFX of the Penguin fight club. There is a silent revolution taking place right beneath many of our noses and we should get hip to it if we don't want to get left behind. The PFC takes some time out of their day to educate us on the growing phenomenon known as NFTs. The art game has evolved and this young group of savvy individuals has staked an early claim in this growing field. Not only do we get a first class education on the subject we get a sneak peek into the future and have our minds blown by what's to come. If you fancy yourself a forward thinker I would really give this episode a listen. Thank you gentlemen for coming on the show and I look forward to watching you grow this project to crazy heights. 

On this episode we chop it up with the creator of The Source Magazine and now head of Breakbeat Media David Mays. Dave helped get hip hop to where it is today. Something that started off as a fringe music scene went mainstream when Dave gave birth to The Source Magazine. The Notorious B.I.G, Eminem, and a whole host of other hip hop legends got their first national attention through his publication. Along with the music came the clothing and eventual culture we now know as hip hop. Dave is now in the midst of recreating that same magic with his new venture Breakbeat Media. He plans on giving hip hop some prime representation on that platform and something tells me he is just the man for the job. Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of The Be Someone Podcast with Dave Mays. 

We sit and chop it up with the winner of the UFC's reality T.V. series "The Ultimate Fighter" Ricky Turcios. We chat about life post tournament and see how things have changed over night for this young star. In typical Ricky fashion we enter some pretty interesting rabbit holes getting into the matrix, the multi-verse, and operating in the zone. If you are a fan of Ricky you will absolutely love this interview. Thanks for tuning in and go out and be that someone. 

On this episode we catch up with my long time friend and bjj training partner Scott Sparks. I have been wanting to sit with Scott and chat for a long while now because of his interesting journey. He is a gentleman that has an interesting perspective on life after nearly losing it twice to health related issues. Despite his bullet proof demeanor he understands all to well that we are all human and our time on earth is limited. Because of his experiences I have noticed that he lives a little differently than your ordinary man. I am hoping you enjoy the episode with my friend Scott as much as I had recording it. Have a blessed day and go out and be that someone. 

We were lucky enough to sit and chat with Mike Hernandez, aka Max Heights ahead of his New Texas Pro title match in Houston, TX. Big shoutout to his son also who was celebrating a birthday over the weekend. On this episode we were able to talk about his roots in the pro wrestling game and where he hopes they will eventually lead. We also get into parts of his game he hopes to grow and evolve as well as the genesis of his high flying style. So sit back and relax as we chop it up with the man himself Max Height. 

On this episode we sit down and chat with Gracie Barra black belt, Professor Joel Heinen. We get into a myriad of topics that range from his MMA debut taking place in early October to evolving as a jiu jitsu practitioner and broadening his horizons. On the mats his technique is calm, cool, and calculating. Joel's ability to teach the finer details and nuances is something else that had captured my attention which made this pod session a no brainer for me. So sit back and relax as we take a deep dive into the mind of my good friend Professor Joel Heinen.

On this episode we chat with Knox and CP legend Brittyn Corbishley. This young lady set the wrestling world on fire with her two Texas State championships and National Championship this past season. For all the success and accolades she has earned over the last four years it was interesting to find out how she found her way onto the wrestling mats. On top of that we discuss the journey from rookie to the best the country has to offer at her weight class. It was a honor and pleasure to catch up with Brittyn and I am hoping you enjoy our conversation. 

On this episode we step back into the booth with local hip hop artist Stackz or his birth name Aaron Boyd. Aaron is a young man that experienced quite a bit of success early on in the rap game only to have to start back over from the beginning. His experience was not wasted though, through trial and error he is coming back bigger and better than ever. Aaron shares with us some of those lessons that he has learned along the way plus lays out a blue print for future success in the game. He is a young man that you may want to keep your eyes on, he is attracting a lot of attention from hip hop magazines and publications and is ready to stake his claim. Thanks for supporting The Be Someone Podcast! 

On this episode we sit down with two of my favorite jiu jitsu training partners Josh Singh and Kendall Weeks. Both of these young men have ventured out into the business world and have started their own small company's. Even though one deals with health & fitness and the other landscaping & agriculture they have more in common than one would think. We were able to sit down and discuss the journey from idea to fledging business and everything in-between. There story is not unique though, it is one that countless people embark on taking a leap at the American dream. Hopefully after listening to this episode you can can confidence and insight into betting on yourself. Thank you Josh and Kendall for coming on and sharing your knowledge on the subject matter. If you are reading this please go out and support local and look up Silgrow USA as well as Hex Lab. 

In this episode we speak with the brother sister tandem of Erik and Lindsey Spjut The Woodlands College Parks wrestling coaches. These two have seemingly taken a program for all intensive purposes was dead in the ground and turned it into a state powerhouse. With both the boys and girls teams placing top 5 last year the program looks to be at an all time high. Erik and Lindsey would disagree though, they feel like there is much room for improvement and the sky is the limit for the Cavaliers. With several state champions in hand and for the first time a national champion the future looks bright at The Woodlands College Park. Thanks for tuning in and if you liked the show please feel free to share it with the world. 

On this episode we speak with Dr. T Will and talk all things education and sport. Tarell is a master of getting the most out of his student athletes and has started a new chapter in his life as a sports psychologist. His experience as a master teacher, coach, and psychologist makes him a resource that I feel needs to be tapped into if you are in the world of improving the human experience. We tackle a number of subjects such as Simone Biles, teacher & athlete burnout, and the art of communication. Thanks so much for the continued support it is greatly appreciated!! 

In this episode I sit and chat with a Knox JHS legend Alex Myres of the San Francisco 49er's. This young man always had a special and bright aura about him. Even as a young man it was evident that he was raised correctly and had quite the grasp on this thing called life. I would defiantly say that Alex has an old soul and it has helped him go from average junior high athlete to a young person that has climbed the ladder all the way into the NFL. He has a certain quality about him that lets you know that what ever he chooses to do he will excel at. We were blessed enough to grab a moment of his time and gain some wisdom from the experience. Hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast with Alex Myres!! 

On this episode of The Be Someone Podcast we chat with the president of the USMF "Irish" Mike Corley. This Houston resident has with the help of countless others have taken the sport of Muay Thai in the U.S from a niche combat sport to an official Olympic competition in the next games. While he has been working hard behind the scenes to give the sport the global attention it deserves he has also grown his gym Heritage Muay Thai into one of the most respected striking schools in the country. Mike is a perfect example of leaving something better than how you found it. If that is not enough he even found time to write a book about his journey in the sport. Thanks so much for tuning in and giving me and Mike a listen on this episode of The Be Someone Podcast.