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Welcome to the Pursue Your Passion podcast! Each episode, I’ll talk with someone who is intentionally pursuing their passion in their work, hobby, side hustle, family, or all of the above. We’ll discuss the highs and lows, where they started, and plans for the future. I’m confident that each episode will leave you more inspired to Pursue Your Passion!
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In this episode, Tyler gives updates on his journey and shares his message from Sunday, May 18th at New City Church in Des Moines, IA. To view Tyler's message (speaking starts at 57:20) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X6V4O3GqL0 To view Tyler's message from Freedom Fellowship Church, in Indianola, IA (5-11-25) - https://youtu.be/LXzK_m6fbjI?si=-…
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Jamie Cord has nearly 35 years of experience owning and managing successful companies. He is a driven entrepreneur and began his first registered business at the age of 13. Jamie has extensive background in the light industrial commercial warehouse industry. For over 10 years he was a vice president at Jacobson Companies, and now owns his own, JTLo…
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#88 - Curtis Fry - C.H.O.I.C.E.S. - Choosing Him Over I Changes Every Situation
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Curtis grew up on a farm outside of Wilton, Iowa and is the youngest of three children. His parents, Jim and Cathy, started Miracles Can Happen Boys Ranch in 1992 when he was just 5 years old. After high school Curtis got recruited by multiple colleges to play football and decided to attend St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. After a semeste…
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#87 - Alysha Martin - Organizing with Passion
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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…
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#86 - Tyler Kamerman - Parenting, Perspective and Passion
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Tyler shares what's been going on in his life, some exciting things that are coming up, and areas he's been focusing on. In the conversation, he references and recommends "The Intentional Father," by Jon Tyson - https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Father-Practical-Courage-Character/dp/0801018684; encourages you to check out his "Life Changing Trip t…
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Ep 85 - Dallas Poore - Passion for Veterans
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Dallas Poore, a native of Villisca, Iowa, has been a student, a Marine Officer, the owner of a construction company, and most recently has continued his entrepreneurial path in 2023 by starting his nonprofit Warriors of the Wind Foundation, based in Lemoore, California. Over the years, Dallas has lost many friends to suicide and self-damaging behav…
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#84 - Marcus Engel - Passion for Compassion
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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 sp…
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#83 - Nathan Crankfield - Seeking Excellence
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Nathan Crankfield is a motivational speaker, husband, and father who helps people feel prepared and confident to take on the challenges of fulfilling their potential. He is a former Army Ranger now serving as a Sales Manager at Hallow, the #1 prayer app in the world. Nathan also serves as the podcast host for Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfie…
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#82 - Aaron Englert - Kidnections (intentionally connecting with your kids)
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At work, Aaron Englert is a full stack marketing consultant that helps companies clarify and amplify their message online. He serial entrepreneur who is focused on providing value for people through a number of different channels. At home, he is a husband, dad, and coach who is on a mission to help parents raise stronger, healthier and happier kids…
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Sam Goodwin is an American entrepreneur, bestselling author and international keynote speaker known for his thought leadership on embracing uncertainty. A former Division I hockey player, Sam co-founded a tech company and NGO in Singapore and is one of the few people to have traveled to all 193 countries in the world. His book, Saving Sam, recounts…
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#80 - Tyler Kamerman - The Intersection of Passion and Purpose
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Happy New Year Passion Pursuers! Join Tyler as he gives updates on - his daughter’s health journey, his passion pursuits, Many Hands. He also talks about Passion vs Purpose and walks through some new ideas to help you find your passion and/or purpose and highlights some key take always from his most recent guests. To connect with Tyler - www.tylerk…
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#79 - Teeg Stouffer - First Purpose. Then People
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Teeg Stouffer is a storyteller and filmmaker. His business, Fascination Film Studio, tells the fascinating stories of ordinary people who shaped the world around us. But he’s a husband and father, Christ-follower, outdoorsman - and has done a lot of things in his career as he’s pursued his passion. It could be said that he’s made most of his living…
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#78 - Tom Hadden - Passion for Public Service
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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 ad…
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#77 - Jack Beers - Incurable is not a declaration, it’s a Dare
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Jack Beers is the founder and leader of The Catholic Mentor. On top of over a decade in ministry as a speaker and leader, Jack is trained to accompany individuals through the storms of life through an integration of sound psychology and authentic Christian anthropology. He lives in Cincinnati with his wife and three children. To connect with Jack -…
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#76 - John O'Leary - Seek Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly with God
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In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John…
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#75 - Tyler Kamerman - I'm Bringing Passion Back
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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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#74 - The Importance of Being Intentional
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In this episode, Tyler updates us on his journey, Many Hands, highlights from previous episodes and walks through some of the questions he focuses on with his guests. Announcing a hiatus from recording, Tyler requests that listeners: - Rate the show on your favorite platform - Write a review on your favorite platform - Subscribe to the show - Pick …
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#73 - Tyler Kamerman - When the Going Gets Tough…
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In this episode Tyler shares about the recent floods in NW Iowa and ways that you can help. He also talks about how struggles of all shapes and sizes can help us grow. If you’re interesting in volunteering in NW Iowa, here are a couple of options: https://www.spvolunteer.org/ https://rms.org/nw-iowa-flooding/volunteer There are more options availab…
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#72 - Stephanie Keller - Bold Hope: Finding Joy In The Journey Of Infertility
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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 becomi…
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#71 - Cori Myka - Finding Freedom in the Water
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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…
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#70 - Carlene Thissen - Woodstock and Back Again: A Musician's Tale
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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 experien…
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#69 - Kelley McManus - Insights from a Recovering Corporate American
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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 m…
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#68 - Sam Boone - When you teach a kid how to push the buttons, and they never stop
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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 recen…
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#67 - Tyler Kamerman - A Passion for Coaching
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In this episode, Tyler shares about the importance of working with a coach or mentor and the benefits of mentoring others. Also, he highlights his takeaways from the past 3 guests - all of whom are pursuing their passions as coaches. To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/By Tyler Kamerman
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#66 - Stan Gibson - People-Centric Leadership
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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. Sta…
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