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#9 Josh Thomsen - Living for More Than Work: A Chef’s Path of Pausing to Reprioritize

Even if you love your job, focusing too much on your career can distract you from what's most important in life. It can be hard to stop the momentum of a successful job in order to reprioritize... but that might be exactly what you need!
In this episode, LIVE A GREAT STORY founder Zach Horvath talks with Josh Thomsen, a successful high-end chef who had a life-changing realization after his mother passed away.
Listen to the full episode the hear Josh's full story and to be inspired in reexamining your own commitment to career and life.
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#8 Sam Osborn - Muscular Dystrophy, A Huge Smile and a Short But Great Story

Sam's great story began not only at birth but again when he was diagnosed with congenital muscular dystrophy at a very young age.
Despite the diagnosis, Sam and his family refused to let the disease hold them back. They were determined to elevate Sam's Story despite the challenges- and that they did!
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#7 Brian Parker - Empowering First Responders to Share Their Stories

Everyone has a story but sometimes it can be hard to share... especially if you're a first responder who has lived extraordinary experiences that are sometimes unrelatable to the general public.
Seeing an opportunity to highlight his fellow officers, Brian Parker started a podcast that helps first responders share their stories and legacies.
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#6 Jaime Ferguson - Breaking the Cycle: High School Delinquent to Community Leader

From a troubled childhood to triumphant adulthood, Jaime was determined to break the cycle of her troubled upbringing. Despite her father's suicide and her mother's rejection, Jaime refused to become a victim of her circumstances, instead choosing to overcome homelessness, delinquency and substance abuse to become an inspiring mother and shining member of her community.
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#5 PK and DK - Behind the Mic: A Radio Couple Who Built a Thriving Podcast and Community

Put in the work long enough and eventually, your side project could turn into your full-time passion. 
In this episode, LIVE A GREAT STORY founder Zach Horvath talks with PK and DK, a married couple who run a daily comedy podcast business.
What started as a creative outlet recorded in their closet has grown into a full-time business.
But the journey hasn't been without its obstacles.
From getting fired to potential lawsuits and lots of mess-ups along the way, this episode is packed with inspiring lessons, mindset, and useful tips for anyone looking to turn their passion into a successful and fulfilling creative business alongside their partner.
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#4 Kevin Eassa - How to Dropout of College to Build a Creative Career Traveling the World

Want to build a photography or video business? Do you crave world travel while shooting bucket list destinations? Need some inspiration to chase your passion?
In this episode, I talk with Kevin Eassa, an adventure photographer who quit college to pursue a career with a camera. 
With no roadmap for success, Kevin hustled his way into creative business that takes him around the world creating content for CEOs, hotels, tourism boards, outdoor companies and private jet manufacturers.
Kevin has a long list of adventures having traveled to 50 countries, buying a van in South America, and going from living a "dirt bag lifestyle" to shooting $5,000 and $20,000 per night hotels and private jets.
Kevin has recently doubled down on his adventures, climbing the second-tallest mountain in Ecuador, the 3rd tallest active volcano in the world and the 2000 ft climb in Nevada.
 
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#3 Jennifer Fox - From Rock Bottom to Starting a Coffee Company: One Woman’s Journey to Change and Inspire Others

Struggling with family addiction, death, divorce or depression and not sure what's your next step to get back on track with your story?
 
In this in-person episode, LIVE A GREAT STORY founder Zach Horvath sat down with Instagram-friend turned personal friend Jennifer Fox for a conversation about what happens when everything falls apart and how to rebuild your life's purpose. 
 
Some of the topics we covered included coping with alcohol, the importance of community both online and in everyday life, undertaking difficult challenges and the value of stories.
 
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#2 Mike Burlotos - How to Quit Your Corporate Job and Travel the Country in a Bus

Feeling unfulfilled with your career path? Grieving the loss of a loved one? Questioning your purpose? Listen to this episode for inspiration to make the life adjustments needed to align with your purpose, find excitement in your story and to make your loved ones proud of you.
In this episode, I talk with Mike Burlotos, a finance professional who felt stuck, purposeless and unfulfilled with his corporate career.
When Mike's grandfather passed away, he realized major changes were needed to reenergize his life. 
So he packed up and set out for a life-changing cross-country road trip to search for a new path and a deeper sense of fulfillment.
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#1 Bobby Stephenson - Stage 4 Cancer with Two Weeks to Live

Death always seems so far away, until one day it isn't. For Bobby Stephenson, the end of his story came only weeks after learning he was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. It was enough time to plan one last final adventure. 
 
In this episode LIVE A GREAT STORY founder Zach Horvath talks with lifelong friends of Bobby, Robyn and Justin, to learn more about Bobby's story, how he made a positive impact in his community and the final "mystery trip" for his friends to scatter his ashes in the mountains.
 
This was the first episode recorded for the LIVE A GREAT STORY Podcast.
 
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