The path you never expected your life to take, the road you were never prepared to travel. That part of life when the point between A and B gets a little messy. Roadblocks, pivots, failure and all the inbetween. But what happens when we start taking chances on ourselves, and start finding opportunities to turn our negatives into our greatest positives. Sometimes on our path we find a dead end, sometimes maybe a short cut but every once in a while, you just find a much better path. So stop resisting and follow us on a journey down, the path of Least Expectance.WATCH episodes now on YOUTUBE : The Path of Least Expectance Channel
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April 25, 2024Episode 351 min
The Coastal Succulent: The Mushroom Episode
Brandon and Thurston went to California on a friends trip and came back as business owners. They were just as surprised as everyone else. What started out as a fun side hustle, has now flourished (get it?!) into an amazing business that is so much more than just succulents. I had a little too much fun with Brandon and Thurston hearing all about they turned an idea into a multi tier business, The Coastal Succulent. We dive into all the important topics, everything from toe rings to mushrooms. They explain to us how team work makes the dream work, and let us in on some of their tricks of the trade.Join us on their journey down the path of least expectance...LEARN more about The Coastal Succulent HEREFOLLOW The Coastal Succulent HEREFOLLOW us on Instagram HERE
April 22, 2024Episode 240 min
Evonne Varady: It all started in a closet....
For Evonne, it took a serious health scare to realize she needed to a full start over in life. Divorce, Career Change and a cross country move.Her story is one that you read about in books. She took her life from a futon in the closet in the back of a cafe in midwest America, to the owner of Clean Eatz Franchise with over 100 locations (and another 70+ in development).Hearing her story in her own words is both inspiring and also very REAL. Evonne and her husband Don thrive in the workplace but cherish their time out on their new farm. Follow us on her Journey down The Path of Least Expectance...LEARN more about Evonne HERELEARN more about Clean Eatz HEREFOLLOW us on Instagram HERE
April 19, 2024Episode 142 min
Leah (Thompson) Smith : Leaving a Legacy
Leah was destined to be a surfer from day one. Growing up on Wrightsville Beach, her dad took her surfing any chance he got, his little buddy. Flash forward 20 years, she has traveled the world surfing and modeling for many big name surf brands from Sea Folly to RipCurl. And she is now about to launch her own swim wear brand Legacy the Label. As brand that "commits to produce innovative high quality swimwear with a purpose, pieces that are both luxurious and versatile, fashionable yet functional." At just 22 years old she is so wise beyond her years and has lived such a full life at a time most are just graduating college. Leah shares with us what's it been like to come full circle from bikini model to bikini designer. She also shares a bit about her NEW husband and what its like to be in a relationship in the spotlight with a country music star. I just loved catching up with Leah and hearing about her dreams that are all becoming a reality. Follow us on her journey down the Path of Least Expectance...LEARN more about Leah HERESHOP Legacy The Label HEREFOLLOW us on Instagram HERE
November 13, 2023Episode 1048 min
Becca Ingle of LainSnow: Strength in Numbers
Becca Ingle was in the middle of a very successful IT recruiting career in corporate America when she decided she ready for a big change. After spending time working from home during pandemic she realized going back to the office wasn't in the cards for her. She faked it until she made it and found a new very successful career in travel blogging. Once thing lead to another and Becca launched her own swimsuit line, Lainsnow. Becca has the amazing ability to make all the pieces in her life fit so perfectly together. She always stays ahead of the curve with her entrepreneurial spirit, and she has lots of success to show for it. In this business 101 episode, Becca teaches us how to create your community, and create your following. She encourages us to simply starting doing the job you want. She also reminds us that rejection is redirection. We talk about how to use social media to reach your potential customers. In this episode we cover it ALL, from work life to mom life and how to make it all work together.There is SO much to learn from Becca , follow us on her journey down her Path of Least Expectance.....
October 6, 2023Episode 91 hr 1 min
Josiah Carr: From Nashville Show Pony to Celebrity Wedding Planner
It's been about 5 years since Josiah has planned his first celebrity wedding and opened his wedding planning business Samkoma, an Icelandic word meaning "the art of coming together". Most days it seems those last 5 years have been a bit of a blur. He went from dreaming about a life of traveling the world and planning huge celebrity weddings, to actually living out that life. Checking dream weddings off his bucket list one weekend at a time.So how did this aspiring country music artist in Nashville go from waiter to living out his biggest dreams? A little manifestation in the desert, constant networking and connecting, and a whole lot of good vibes. Josiah's story is so inspiring, yet he shares with us how success is so tangible for anyone and everyone. After a near death experience he was given a second chance at life and is determined not to let it go to waste.Josiah's energy in unmatched, refreshing and SO infectious. He knows what he wants and doesn't stop until he accomplishes it. There is something we can all learn and take away from Josiah's story, so get ready to laugh and learn with us on his journey down the path of least expectance....LEARN more about Samkoma HEREINQUIRE about their wedding services HEREFOLLOW us on Instagram HERE
September 8, 2023Episode 850 min
Britt Joy Co : "CHO" Chief Humanity Officer
Brittany was a middle child, and that in itself explains a lot. She was always in charge of smoothing things over and keeping the peace growing up in single mother household. She spent a good chunk of her childhood and adolescent years with a watchful eye for what subtleties would break the ecosystem and how to adjust, pivot, and deflect. She was able to use these tactics when she had to do long distance the first year of her marriage (because she got banned from Saudi Arabia wait till you hear that story) and then again when her mother was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer on Christmas Eve in 2013. Brittany has turned her years of personal growth and years in corporate America into a new approach to the workplace. She founded Britt Joy & Co, a Growth & Culture Strategy firm that places an emphasis on the humanness of organizations. I cannot wait for you to hear her story, it it one of grit, inspirational, and tactics to handle life when things get tough. You can use her strategies not only in the workplace but on a personal level. This episode felt bit like a therapy session I didn't know I needed.... A bit about Britt Joy & Co. It is a Growth & Culture Strategy firm that places an emphasis on the humanness of organizations. They practice Immersive Alignment, the process of identifying the gap, name the need and bring solution in a relentless pursuit of discovering if there is a better way. What makes it unique is the practice of detaching from the bias of intention, and fully stepping into the shoes of employee, customer, and stakeholder. It requires deep empathy, objectiveness, and an insatiable curiosity of where the human experience intersects with the business. This business culture strategy is unique because it leads you to the intersection of Culture + Integrity and Humanness + HustleFollow us on a her journey down the path of least expectance...LEARN more about Britt Joy & Co HEREFOLLOW us on Instagram HERE
August 24, 2023Episode 71 hr 8 min
What's Up Wilmington : When two paths merge...
I love it when two worlds collide. When very different people some how find each other and connect, then start down a new path together. In this episode we talk to two Roz and Aly. Two (now) best friends who 2 years ago, had never even met. The girls interviewed me on their PODCAST last week, and now its time for me to hear their separate stories. Roz created What’s up Wilmington years ago out of a need for connection and a sense of homemade. It's a platform where she is dedicated to connecting you to the coolest places and happenings in and around Wilmington. Along the way, Roz met Aly via instagram (just wait till you hear that part of the story!) The both have full time jobs. Roz works in the Tech world, Aly is a real estate agent/super mom but in this episode we dive into the story of how their very different paths enevitably lead them together and to their new venture, The Whats up Wilmington Podcast.There is so much to learn from these girls on branching out and finding your own sense of home, even when its seems its no where to be found. We talk about twists in life, finding your lighthouse, and how they are working to create community in the Port CityFollow us on their journey down their Path of Least Expectance...LEARN more about Whats Up Wilmington HEREListen to their Whats up Wilmington Podcast HEREFOLLOW us on Instagram HEREWATCH this episode HERE
August 17, 2023Episode 61 hr 10 min
Tracey Holmes : Time to rip off the Band-aid...
Being the oldest of four, Tracey has been a great leader since childhood. This lead her down the fairly straight path to teaching, education and administration. But then one day things seemed to shift and she started down a much different road. Tracey started running a Cross Fit Gym, which then turned into ownership and eventually that path lead her to her husband and a new part of her life was unlocked. After getting married, Tracey took a practical path for a few years (relatable right?) until her personal health journey lead her to a new crossroads. Tracey is now a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She is dedicated to fully healing her patients, getting all the way to the root of the issue and disease. Instead of putting a Band-Aid on the problem, she solves the problem so Band-Aids are never needed. She takes the time to find healing opportunities where all function has been lost. Tracey gives hope to those who have come to the end of their rope. In our conversation, we cover all sorts of major health topics and I ask ALL the questions. What's one thing we need to START doing today for our health? What's one thing we should STOP doing today for our health? How can stress lead to cancer? Why is gut health so important? We cover all of that and so much more. I cannot wait for you to listen to this conversation and learn all the things Tracey has to share. Follow us on her journey down The Path of Least Expectance....LEARN more about Tracey HERECall Her : 919-414-0892Email her: traceylynn.holmes351@gmail.com FOLLOW us on Instagram HEREWATCH this episode HERE
March 23, 2023Episode 51 hr 32 min
The Greenhouse Restaurant : LIVE Panel - Living a more sustainable life
LIVE from The Greenhouse Restaurant!A live recording from Thursday February 9th 2023. I was honored to sit down with a guest panel, all experts in their field, and dive into a conversation spanning all facets of sustainability, and our environment. I was privileged to speak with Travis Quinn of Mother Earth Brewing, Jordan Appel-Hughes Executive Director of Feast Down East, and brothers Riley and Trey Alber who own The Wilmington Compost Company. We get to hear their individual paths of least expectance and how it directed them to where they are today. We get to hear the all mighty work they are doing, and how it is changing our world for the best.This conversation is SO interesting whether you are on the path to a more sustainable, environmentally sound life style or not. I learned SO much from this panel and I can't wait for you to listen and learn from these trailblazers.
March 13, 2023Episode 41 hr 2 min
Craig + Danny from Hotworx : Creating the life you alway wanted but never thought was possible
Craig and Danny were leading parallel lives, both content but both wanting families and both wanting to make more of an impact on their community. From single corporate America to parenting a daughter as small business owners. This episodes covers it ALL. Even how they learned they were becoming fathers on FATHERS DAY! We laugh, we cry and we dig deep into how to handle life when you know want MORE. We learn about their business, HOTWORX a 24/7 infrared sauna fitness studio. And heads up, if you are not working out in the Sauna, you need to start ASAP (seriously wait till you hear the list of benefits!)Their individual stores blend so well to bring you learned knowledge, lessons and advice on how to lead the life you always wanted, the one you dream of but never think could be your reality. They prove to us that no matter how hard it is, it's possible! Things may get hard, you have to sell family heirlooms and you may have to face the harsh reality that you can't even afford to rent a movie for your daughter on amazon prime, but in the end if you put in the work and build the strong concrete foundation, your successes one by one will become your new reality.I LOVED sitting down with these two inspiring men, who tell it how it is but lead with such grace and wisdom. As fathers, and businesses owners, as bosses, and as friends. This is an episode that is sure to resonate with everyone and leave you feeling inspired to tackle what ever challenge lie ahead. Follow us on their journey down The Path of Least Expectance....LEARN more about Hotworx HEREFOLLOW us on instagram HEREWATCH this episode HERE
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