Pursue Your Passion (Tyler Kamerman)

The Challenge of Episode 54 is that there almost wasn’t an episode 54…or at least not at its regularly scheduled time. In this episode, Tyler shines light on recent and ongoing challenges that he’s been working through. This flows into the question - Do problems stretch you or stop you - and a discussion around that. He also shares recent insight from his personal journey and highlights his guest spot on The Even Better Podcast and the upcoming Many Hands Impact Breakfast.

 

To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

To check out the Even Better Podcast - http://evenbetterpodcast.libsyn.com/website

To attend the Many Hands Impact Breakfast - www.mh4h.org/ib2023

After a three-month hiatus, Tyler Kamerman is back! In this episode, he provides updates on his journey—the ups and downs—and shares about his recent trip to Haiti and what's new with Many Hands.

He also shares about where this time of refocusing has lead and what's up next.

To get in touch with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

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Samantha Boone is a touring audio systems engineer and audio tech with experience designing and deploying sound systems for various applications ranging from clubs to festivals and arenas. Working with artists such as Volbeat, Miguel, and Lee Brice, among others, has given her experience with various systems throughout her career so far. Most recently, her work has involved designing and deploying large-format, low-variance systems for touring productions.

In this episode, Brandon Hart, the founder and owner of HartSmart Products, an eco-friendly 3D printing shop in Des Moines, Iowa, walks us through how a hobby became an expensive hobby, turned into a side hustle, and then morphed into a unique, thriving business. Brandon is a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Liberal Studies and a minor in Biology. Prior to starting HartSmart Products, he spent 20 years in the cellular and Internet of Things (IoT) industry working for companies such as Verizon Wireless and NimbeLink where he established himself as a subject matter expert on the topic of integrating cellular connectivity into custom electronic devices.

Visit HartSmart Product's website - https://hartsmartproducts.com/ 

In her practice, Whitney Custer places great focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to unpack struggle and discomfort. She believes that positive rapport between client and therapist is paramount to the therapy model and she commits to placing that at high value in her work with each client.

Whitney specializes in co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health treatment. She understands the connection from a personal perspective as well as through her education and professional experiences. She utilizes a variety of modalities including Strength-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

In this first episode of a 2-part series, Tyler gives insight into what he's been soaking in this fall - the Heart Led Leader Retreat with Tommy Spaulding, a return to Abaco and his daily reading (shout out to John Maxwell) - all while highlighting the "golden nuggets" from his previous guests. You'll want to have a notepad handy because the good stuff is plentiful!

To donate to Feed the Hungry - https://www.mh4h.org/fth/

To donate to Give Joy - https://www.mh4h.org/give-joy/

To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Tommy Spaulding is the founder and president of Tommy Spaulding Companies, a leadership development, speaking, training, and team building organization based in Denver, Colorado. A world-renowned speaker on leadership, Spaulding has spoken to thousands of organizations, associations, educational institutions, and corporations around the globe. His first book, It’s Not Just Who You Know: Transform Your Life and Your Organization by Turning Colleagues and Contacts into Lasting, Genuine

Relationships, quickly climbed to the top of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today national bestseller lists. His second book, The Heart-Led Leader: How Living and Leading from the Heart will Change Your Organization and Your Life, is a New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal national bestseller and was also listed on Inc.com’s Top 100 Business Books of 2015. He newest book, The Gift of Influence: Creating Life-Changing and Lasting Impact in your Everyday Interactions was a #3 Wall Street Journal national bestseller.

Tommy spend most of his career and rose to become the youngest president and CEO of the world-renowned leadership organization, Up with People. In 2000, Tommy founded Leader’s Challenge, which grew to become the largest high school civic and leadership program in the state of Colorado. He is the founder and president of the Global Youth Leadership Academy as well as the National Leadership Academy, a leading national non-profit high school leadership development organization.

To connect with Tommy - https://tommyspaulding.com/

To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Like life, Rick & Monique Elgersma do this counseling thing together too! They call their company Real Connections Counseling and they primarily see couples. Their goal is in the name. Real Connection. Their hope is to build the relational health of their community and beyond. But what is super-cool about HOW they do it, is that they counsel together. From the very first day a client comes in, they’re not only thinking about their needs, they’re watching unity happen right in front of them as they learn it for themselves. They call their company “Iowa’s Co-therapy Company.” They are not typical, they are very passionate, and they know that to be a good thing.

In this episode, Tyler highlights key takeaways from the first three episodes and gives more insight to his passion and journey.

To get in touch with Tyler go to https://tylerkamerman.com/ 

In this second episode of a 2-part series, Tyler gives insight into what he's been soaking in this fall - the Heart Led Leader Retreat with Tommy Spaulding, a return to Abaco and his daily reading (shout out to John Maxwell) - all while highlighting the "golden nuggets" from his previous guests. You'll want to have a notepad handy because the good stuff is plentiful!

To donate to Feed the Hungry - https://www.mh4h.org/fth/

To donate to Give Joy - https://www.mh4h.org/give-joy/

To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Adam Carroll - a Professional Speaker, Author, Documentary Film Maker, and Podcast host - discusses highs and lows as well as some routines and processes for his success. Adam has consistently pursued his passions throughout his career and loves inspiring others to do the same.

For more information on Adam, visit https://adamcarroll.info 

To get in touch with Tyler go to https://tylerkamerman.com/

Alysha Martin is the President and CEO of Uncluttered Life LLC, where she helps people bring order and simplicity to their spaces and lives.  With a lifelong passion for organizing, she took a leap of faith to turn her talent into a thriving business.

What sets Alysha apart is her heart-centered approach.  She takes the time to truly connect with her clients, ensuring they feel supported throughout the process.  Known for her bubbly personality she makes the journey of decluttering both effective and enjoyable.

 Alysha is also the creator of the Color Move System and the Life Management System, innovative tools designed to streamline moves and everyday life organization.  Through her expertise she empowers clients to embrace a more organized, stress-free lifestyle. Alysha is also in the process of writing her first book!

To get in touch with Alysha - www.unclutteredlifellc.com or Uncluttered Life on the socials!

To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Lucas Meek began using checklists to ensure everything received the attention it deserved, long before becoming a private pilot. He created spreadsheets to track communication and log all the information he received. And because time is too precious to waste, he implemented routines for efficiency.

He has now toured for over fifteen years, traveled to all fifty of the United States and more than thirty-five countries.He's worked in legendary venues like Madison Square Garden, coordinated production for television performances worldwide, and entertained troops aboard an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.

Lucas has found himself in many difficult situations throughout his career and has made mistakes and learned hard lessons. He continues to refine my approach for better performance and more efficient work to benefit myself and the people he works with. Because there is no how-to manual for the live production industry, He founded The Efficient Hustle as a way to share what he's learned.

In this episode, Lucas shares about his journey through the production industry and how A Passion for Efficiency has helped direct his path

To connect with Lucas-https://www.theefficienthustle.com/contact

To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Brandon McNace is an international evangelist who is passionately focused to see people set free and become all that they were designed to be. He is the founder of a non-profit that does amazing work in the Middle East. Last year they freed over 300 people from slavery, gave out 200,000 meals, ran a slave school, started a church, and preached to over 18,000 people in two crusades.  He is committed to using his ministry as a conduit of God's resources to bring light to the darkest places on earth.

To get in touch with Brandon - www.exodus51.org

To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Marcus Engel helps create compassionate organizations. His survival story and the compassion he received educate and inspire us all to greater levels of humanity. He holds a Master's in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University and is an adjunct instructor at University of Notre Dame where he teaches compassion science to premeds.

As a keynote speaker, Marcus has presented to the best colleges, universities and healthcare organizations in the country, as well as at the United Nations in honor of International Nurses Day. Marcus consults with organizations who want to keep their best people in place, engaged and connected to mission.   

To connect with Marcus: https://marcusengel.com/ or 

To get in touch with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/ 

Stan Gibson is passionate about guiding organizations to build thriving, human-centered cultures.

Through his engaging keynotes and leadership coaching, Stan equips companies with frameworks and tools to put people first.

He advises executives on adopting transparent, collaborative leadership styles that tap into the collective wisdom of teams. Stan's actionable insights help leaders role model vulnerability, foster psychological safety, and unlock the full innovative potential of their people.

Organizations that work with Stan soon benefit from improved trust, communication, and knowledge sharing. By focusing on developing a shared sense of purpose and community, Stan enables companies to boost engagement, agility, and performance.

To connect with Stan - https://www.stangibsonspeaks.com/

To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Kelley McManus brings over 30 (feels like 10, so don’t mention age) years of leadership experience, specializing in Delivery, Change Management, and Strategy. Recognized for her commitment to driving mission-aligned initiatives, she has led local PMOs, global strategy development and change management, and worldwide delivery teams. She attributes much of her accomplishments to the teams she has led and worked with. 

Joshua Rathbun grew up in Northwest Iowa and attended college at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. After graduating in May 2021 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in video production. He landed a gig at a “dream company” but ended up quitting after only 3 full-months to pursue his passion of starting and building my own business. Fast forward to today and he is fully invest into his startup, Cheecam - full-service disposable film camera + development company for weddings. 

He discusses the ups and downs of a start up and the discovery his passion for the process. 

To connect with Josh - 

https://cheecam.com/ on IG @getcheecam

To get in touch with Tyler - 

https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Beth Shelton is a passionate speaker and change-maker. Beth has caught the attention of outlets across the country with her innovative approach to workplace culture and leadership.

As a CEO and life-long amputee, Beth speaks from the heart about overcoming obstacles, leading with compassion, and driving amazing results.

To get in touch with Beth - https://bethshelton.com/

To connect with Tyler go to: https://tylerkamerman.com/contact 

To find Tyler on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/TylerKamerman 

To reach out to Uncommon Wealth Partners - https://uncommonwealth.com/about/

Carlene Thissen is an American singer-songwriter who is the daughter of a generation with a deep desire to hand down peace and love to the "youngers": the Baby Boomers. She experienced firsthand some of the most captivating periods and moments in the realm of popular music, like Woodstock '69, when her path crossed with wonderful people to experience not only the music, awakening one morning at Woodstock to Joan Baez's voice, but the air of freedom and peace, and the feeling of having no fear of anything.

After that experience, she turned into a working person and created a successful business. She stopped making music for 40 years, but deeply remembered the air of Woodstock. That changed when she got involved as a volunteer in the Immokalee Unincorporated Agricultural Community. From that catalyst event, she ended up working at the University of Florida’s research center, which inspired her to get a Master’s Degree in Latin American History, write a book based on her final thesis called “Immokalee’s Fields of Hope,” (based on the moving stories she gleaned from the Immokalee people she got to know), make a documentary based on the book, which needed music she decided to write and perform, even if she didn't know if she could. But she did.

From then on, she could not stop writing songs to tell stories of people who are often overlooked, like farm workers, the homeless, and children who lost their parents. She doesn't want to leave with music sitting out there that could benefit people. Carlene's journey is not just about music, but also about the generational value music can bring, the stories that have brought her making music with roots in the first edition of Woodstock, and the work as a volunteer with immigrant communities, which also led her to advocate for compassionate immigration policy, and writing books on the stories she came across.

Carlene recently shared a capella version of her beautiful new song, "Carry It On," and moved to be near Woodstock, where the energy she experienced caused her musical journey to take flight and where she will continue to perform.

To connect with Carlene: https://carlenethissen.com/

To get in touch with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

To get In touch with Tyler go to https://tylerkamerman.com/contact

Stephanie Keller was born and raised in Iowa, where she resides today with her husband, Charlie, and daughter, Avrielle. She enjoys watching birds, spending time with family and friends, and obsessing over her cat, Axel. When her Plan A didn’t result in the desired outcome, Stephanie learned that she would do anything to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother.  With the struggle of infertility comes marriage challenges, grief, and doubt. But, God schlepped through the mess with her. In her debut book, Bold Hope, Stephanie pins stubborn hope against societal norms and shares stories of shattered dreams, messy faith in the complicated gray, and the relentless love of God.

Thomas Hadden was appointed the West Des Moines City Manager in May of 2014. 

Prior to joining the City of West Des Moines, Hadden served as the Executive Director of Metro Waste Authority from 1996 to 2014. Under his leadership, Metro Waste provided environmentally sound and cost-effective services for 16 cities and Polk County. Hadden worked to advance solid waste management by developing and implementing the Environmental Management Systems across the Des Moines Metropolitan Area and the state of Iowa. 

Before working with Metro Waste Authority, Hadden served as the City Administrator for the City of Altoona and worked at the Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

As Founder and Owner of 10|10 Strategies, Heather enjoys helping families, businesses, and organizations “move the needle” on issues they care about while experiencing the freedom and joy that comes from generosity.

For almost 25 years, Heather has been helping people and organizations flourish financially. Her roles have included philanthropic advisor to many families and businesses, executive director of a private family foundation, program officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and fiscal analyst for the Washington state legislature.

Heather demonstrates her passion for good stewardship and generosity by providing volunteer financial coaching for families in need and speaking frequently on the joy of generosity. She is a volunteer champion for Generous Giving, on the board of the Strategic Alliance to Fight Exploitation which is working to fight sex-trafficking, and on the board of Storytellers.ai, a cutting edge machine learning company.

To connect with Heather - www.1010strategies.com

To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Ryan Lynch has been a banker, a marketer, a realtor, and more. Then in 2017 he got hit by a car and rewrote everything. Including more than 400 blog posts, and over 150,000 words towards his book that he is currently working on. He decided that his life would be better if he enjoyed it. And after reading hundreds of books, listening to thousands of podcasts, and having tens of thousands of hours of conversations, he decided he had something to share about how to live a happier life. He is here today to share his passion about living the life you want, your way.

To connect with Ryan - https://howtobehappier.blog/

To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Halfway to a century…Tyler shares some recent successes and setbacks in his journey. Then with the help of his past 4 guests he walks through the benefits of facing your challenges head on; the importance of having champions in your corner; and the significance of rolling up your sleeves and doing the work.

To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Cori Myka,  founder of Calm Within Adult Swim and a signature program, the Foundations of Change learning method. Cori transforms adult non-swimmers from fearful beginners into confident achievers of their wildest aquatic aspirations. Her work has been featured on NPR and in USA Today.

From opening up her first swim school for kids in 1999 to making a big pivot in her business after achieving great success to now expanding her impact to offering in-person retreats and certification for swim instructors. Her business continues to evolve and expand to create greater impact, but her passion is steadfast - helping adults to go from fear to finding freedom in the water.

After seeing the profound impact of helping adults reclaim their confidence, Cori has expanded her swim school to offer retreats and swim teacher certification with the same vision.

To connect with Cori - https://adultswimlesson.com/

To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Sarah Noll Wilson is on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams. Her goal is to empower leaders to understand and honor the beautiful complexity of the humans they serve. Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don’t Feed the Elephants”, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health.

Sarah creates a safe, honest environment, preparing people to deal with real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships. Working with CEOs, Human Resources leaders, and organizations that care deeply about their employees and understand the connection between employee development, employee satisfaction and organizational success, Sarah specializes in transforming relationships from good to great.

With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah earned a Master’s Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education – no wonder clients love the energy she brings to their teams! When she isn’t helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally.

Mike Wagner is the founder of White Rabbit Group, a trailblazing organization established in 2004. Mike is not only a captivating leader but also a visionary in the realm of leadership  development.

With a diverse toolkit drawn from various disciplines including design thinking, Mike collaborates with leadership teams to craft resilient organizations that thrive amidst today's tumultuous landscapes.

Transitioning from a 14-year tenure as a pastor to serving the marketplace, Mike brings a unique perspective to the table. His collaborative approach has garnered him partnerships with esteemed companies like John Deere, Corteva, Businessolver, and Accumold. In his home state of Iowa, Mike's impact resonates with clients such as Iowa State University and LifeServe.

To connect with Mike - https://whiterabbitgroup.com/

To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Sinikka Waugh, PMP, President and CEO of Your Clear Next Step, spends her days helping people have better workdays. Trainer, coach, business leader, and difference maker, Sinikka is known for consistently helping people solve problems and get things done at work. With a 20+ year background in languages, literature, and project management, Sinikka has helped over 50,000 people have better workdays since 2008. Her clients value how her professionalism blends seamlessly with her down-to-earth, “try this now” approach and her passion for helping others. Sinikka holds a BA from Central College, an MA from the University of Iowa, and is a certified Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

To connect with Sinnika Waugh - https://www.yourclearnextstep.com or Your Clear Next Step on the socials

To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com