This is a podcast about the journey to 40. In lieu of having an epic 40th birthday party, I’m embarking on a journey to learn what it means to be 40 and how to make this next decade the best one so far. Each week I will feature a guest or two to explore a new topic.

I want to thank Penn Davis and Michaela Adams for their contributions to this project. The music you hear is from Penn Davis; the song's title is "Everybody Wants to Be a Rapper." Penn is a gifted rapper, writer, and teacher and he graciously lent me this track for my podcast. You can find his latest album, Penn's Bayou, and more of his work on Spotify, Apple Music, and anywhere you can find music. Michaela Adams created the cover art for the podcast. She has wonderfully captured the essence of this program and I am privileged to have taught, mentored, and become friends with both these people!

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