Bold Perceptions

On today’s episode Jake celebrates his one year sobriety from drugs! George joins him as Jake opens up about his addiction, rock bottom, how he got clean and stayed clean. We are very happy for Jake and are excited for what the future holds! ~Nick's Notes~ Jake's story is inspiring. Seeing it first hand has made a powerful impact on me. If he can do what he's done, I see no reason anyone else can't overcome their struggles. Proud of you Jake, no going back!

On today’s episode we welcome Anastasia Tymtsiv! Anastasia a model and traveler from the Czech Republic. She shares with us her modeling story, her spirituality and how the role it plays in her industry, leaving home at a young age, traveling, and much more! Intro, traveling while working as a model and the cons of modeling, (0:00-9:50) Spirituality, maintaining happiness and feelings on living in America. (9:51-17:35) Background on getting into modeling, leaving home at a young age and developing her spiritual side. (17:36-24:34) Tips for living in the present, what she’s learned from mediation and changing your belief system. (24:35-24:49) Spirituality in the modeling industry, traveling bucket list and thoughts on America for those who do not appreciate it. (24:50-34:15)

On today’s episode George showcases the importance and benefits from having a morning routine. Share your morning routines with us!

On today’s episode Nick shares his experience from his solo travels to three Italian cities, Genoa, Lucca and Pisa.

On today’s episode we welcome Taline! Taline is a traveler, free spirit who has studied international law and does humanitarian work for the Red Cross. We discuss the travel lifestyle and mindset, balancing work and travel, humanitarian work, traveling tips and much more! Intro, traveling as a humanitarian and getting hooked into traveling. (0:00-16:56) Balancing work and travel, working in dangerous zones and her desire to help the world. (16:57-26:39) The benefits she’s received from traveling, accusing the traveling vibe and balancing partying while traveling. (26:40-36:09) Top travel tips, traveling while getting older, lessons learned and connecting with the community. (36:10-47:03)

On today’s episode Jake and George discuss the reopening of America and whatever happened to the Coronavirus! They take a look at things from both a glass half empty and glass half full perspective on what is going on in our country.

On today’s episode we welcome John Dabla! John is a radio host for Keeping It Real With John, freelance model, educator of children and used to run his own website. On today’s episode we discuss creating your own platform, the importance of networking, living your true self and much more. Intro, creating your own platform and the impact of networking while running his site. (0:00-13:21) Having your own platform compared to being on social media, getting hate for having a platform and getting over your ego. (13:22-21:59) Lessons learned from running his site, hosting a radio show and lessons learned from radio. (22:00-33:03) John’s networking process, living his true self and coming out on social media. (33:04-43:54) Dealing with hate due to his lifestyle, the process of living your true self, connecting with community and the current state of Minneapolis. (43:55-55:29) Nick's Notes ~ Great time with John. Smart dude and good energy. It was fun talking to a creator and someone who isn't afraid to be who he is.

Thank you for joining us today! On today’s episode Nick reviews his recent solo travels to Ravenna, Cesenatico and Parma. He shares his favorite experiences from the trips and information about the art and history of these Italian cities. ***Nick's Notes ~ I also talk about mindset when traveling, meeting people, being free. Little pseudo philosophy and all that fun stuff. Enjoy!

Thank you for joining us! On today’s episode Nick discusses the Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect and the role that it plays in the media. We all should question what we see in the news and also remember to take a break from media/social media. Nick talks about how your perception is your reality and just how subjective it truly is.

On today’s episode we welcome Tevin Grant! Tevin is a reality TV star, motivational speaker and business owner. We discuss his reality TV experience, the impact the show had on his life, having a success mindset, his brand PMO and much more! Intro, mindset going into the show and standing out on TV. (0:00-15:39) His DM’s, family watching his love show, marketing the show and the synergy between cast mates. (15:40-27:30) Filming his second reality show, detoxing after the show, next move with reality TV and getting casted for a movie. (27:31-37:25) Having a success mindset, creating his brand PMO, positivity and self help. (37:26-47:01) Subconscious & awareness, book recommendations, morning rituals and affirmations. (47:02-58:48)

Binaural Beats: Nick's Life Hacks (Manipulating Your Mental State) by Bold Perceptions

On today’s episode we welcome Ben Polizzi! Ben is a comedian who has been a viral sensation all over the internet and has been featured on Barstool and Mens Humor, he is a Top 101 comic in the World Series of Comedy. We discuss how he got into comedy, going viral, stand up comedy, making money as a content creator and much more! Intro, becoming a viral sensation and creating videos as a kid. (0:00-10:09) Getting out of the 9-5, becoming a stand up comedian & podcaster and stories from his internet fame. (10:10-17:54) Working during quarantine, dealing with the haters, staying disciplined and making money as a content creator. (17:55-24:03) End goal with comedy, imitating Ben’s viral TikTok, difference between platforms and advice for getting into creating content. (24:04-32:34)

The Last Dance: Jordan Mindset (Episodes 5-8 Recap) by Bold Perceptions

On today’s episode we welcome Doof! Doof is a traveler, blogger, National American Miss Grand Rapids winner, and a Nigerian Princess! We have a raw and authentic conversation with her where we discuss traveling, childhood and her relationship with her mother, finding internal happiness, taking accountability and much more! Intro, traveling and childhood development career. (0:00-12:49) Epiphanies and realizations from traveling, going into a mental institution and doing things for external approval vs doing things for yourself. (12:50-25:15) Finding internal happiness and taking accountability. (25:16-37:01) Healing her relationship with her mother and creating her own blog. (37:02-51:51) What the future holds, connecting with the community and final words. (51:52-57:40)

After 50 some odd days quarantined, most of Italy was given back more freedoms on May 4th, 2020. Sitting in the city center, Nick and Stevie (former guest) talk about life under lockdown in Italy and the current situation in Bologna.

Today we welcome Harry and Russell of Carpe Diem Rome, a tour guide company that they created that gives personalized tours of Rome. We discuss working their way from tour guide ticket salesmen to having their own company, being from England and living in Rome, the travel lifestyle, their tour company and the experience they create, travel tips, Roman history and much more! Intro, the journey to where they are today and process of becoming a tour guide. (0:00-11:30) Tour guiding, adventurous lifestyle and creating the experience for the tourist. (11:31-18:46) Creating their business, what makes Carpe Diem Rome unique and tips to making money while traveling. 18:47-27:08) Fulfillment of their work, things to do in Rome and where to stay. (27:09-35-19) 5 days in Rome, partying in Rome and restaurants, food & wine. (35:20-44:37) Why everyone should visit, where to find them and connecting with the community. (44:38-50:27)

Welcome to Bold Perception’s first episode of the Last Dance docuseries. George and Jack team up to recap the first four episodes of ESPN’s latest documentary fixated on Michael Jordan’s world-class Chicago Bulls. We discuss the mindset, perception, and antics of the four main characters and how they are all so different yet fit together so perfectly. They also look forward to episodes 5/6 this Sunday and how comfortably Lebron James currently sits on the “Goat Meter”.

This is part 2 of Allie Maurer, the psychic! If you missed the first episode, make sure you listen to that first. On today’s episode we discuss the spiritual awakening that is happening in the world and how society’s norms will change, Allie does an on air reading of Bold Perceptions and of Jake and George. We also discuss spiritual healing, tips to raise your vibration and how to create momentum in your life! Allie has given the Bold Perceptions listeners a promo code to use for readings that is good through May 20th. Visit her website Alliemaurer.com and use “BoldPerceptions” for $50 off a Skype reading or use “Vibration” to get $50 off a New Client Package! Intro and Spiritual awakening. (0:00-10:10) Society norms changing, reading of Bold Perceptions and a reading of Jake & George. (10:11-28:00) Spiritual Healing and tips to raise your vibration. (28:25-42:00) How to create positive momentum in your life and final words. (42:01-55:04)

On today’s episode Nick and Jake discuss how the world is changing rapidly in front of our eyes. The times are changing! They discuss new routes college aged individuals can take, what the job landscape will look like after quarantine, how relationships have evolved in society with online dating and sugar daddies, as well as the paradox of choice that we as humans have. Join us as we take a glimpse into what our world looks like post quarantine!

On today’s episode we welcome Allie Maurer! Allie is a psychic, medium, animal communicator and life coach. She works to support and awaken people in their lives. Both Jake and George have had multiple readings with Allie and were absolutely flabbergasted and blown away. This is one of the most fascinating conversations we have had the pleasure of taking part in and the best part is, this is only part one! We discuss her psychic ability, connecting with the higher self, how she uses her ability for life coaching, evolving your soul, past lives and more! Intro, using energy to conduct her readings and communicating knowledge from the higher self. (0:00-9:05) What is a ‘higher self’, using her abilities for life coaching and communicating negative events. (9:06-17:55) Is she ever wrong, evolving your soul and past lives. (17:56-31:18) Connecting with your higher self, choosing your life, knowing people from past lives and listening to your intuition. (31:19-45:30) Animals intuition, how to improve your intuition and the importance and effects of astrology. (45:31-1:00:33)

On today’s episode Jake and George discuss their experience with a psychic! It may seem a little bit out there but both of them left their sessions absolutely mind blown. They share some of the things that the psychic told them, her psychic process and how they felt about it all. This episode is a precursor for when the the two of them sit down with the psychic herself. Join us and let us know what you think!

Today we welcome Matthew Beem to the podcast! Matthew is a youtuber, shoe collector and works in the collision industry painting cars. He is an extremely hard worker when it comes to Youtube, amassing 20k subscribers, and collecting shoes, his collection is worth up to $300k. We discuss getting into the shoe and youtube scene, the hard work that goes into it, doing what makes him happy, dealing with the haters and much more. Make sure to check out his youtube channel, youtube.com/mbeem10 where he uploads every week and follow him on Instagram @mbeem10! Intro, how he got into collecting shoes and craziness of the shoe scene. (0:00-13:01) Does his shoe collection define him, suggestions for getting into collecting shoes and getting over the haters. (13:02-22:25) Balancing the line between staying himself and a character on Youtube, deciding when to take advice or go with his gut and what drives him. (22:26-31:40) Being able to tell if he is being used, advice for others, having a strong work ethic and doing what you love. (31:41-47:53) Connecting with the community and what the future holds. (47:54-52:31)

Welcome back to Bold Perceptions. On today's episode, Jake and George welcome Gino Giovannelli, who runs his own digital marketing business and is a professor at the University of St. Thomas. On top of that, he is a father of three boys and plays drums in a rock band. As one of the most captivating speakers we have hosted, Gino touches on life lessons from teaching college students and what he has learned from many different career paths. We hit on engaging topics such as the current online landscape and why anybody can make money on a self-created site, what it takes and some of his own experiences from building the Super Bowl 52 website from scratch. He sheds light on staying young, being prepared, and trusting your gut. A bio cannot be long enough to cover all the wisdom he gives our listeners from his time on the podcast. This one is so good that he just may be back on. Enjoy.

Jake and Nick talked about documentaries they have watched in quarantine. They have an in depth discussion about the Tiger King, Logan Paul's boxing documentary, Detroit's White Boy Rick, Hoaxed and more.

Alexia comes back for more (just released an episode with her recently)! She answers these questions for us: I feel like I am searching for a relationship, I don’t feel complete without one, why is that? How do I stop comparing myself to everyone on social media? What are ways to build my confidence? Instead of dealing with my problems I binge watch Netflix or indulge in some other distraction to get them off my mind. What is a healthy way to deal with them? All I can think about during the week is getting to the weekend to party to deal with my stress, what is a better coping mechanism that I can use? How I can I be more productive, what are your best tips? I have no motivation to do anything, what can I do to change that?

We review some movies and shows we've watched during quarantine. Let us know what else we should watch!

On today’s episode of Bold Perceptions Nick welcomes Jack Seedorf. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2018 with an undergraduate degree in marketing and is currently a salesman at a marketing agency firm in San Francisco. Being that Jack and Nick both have packed their bags to leave old lives behind, this episode focuses on the thrill of the unknown. They discuss the initial shocks of fresh beginnings, how to flourish in a new chapter in life, and looking back why the initially daunting step out of the comfort zone was amazing for them. If you are on the verge of something new in life, this podcast is for you.

Have you been thinking about therapy but have difficulty with travel, schedule or anxious about the waiting rooms? Perhaps you want more flexibility in your mental health without skipping out on the quality? Easily connect with Alexia online face to face through a secure portal for mental health anywhere in Illinois. Alexia (Muniz) Catan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in fighting anxiety and depression. Alexia graduated with a Master of Arts in Clinical Professional Psychology from Roosevelt University in 2007. She has 13 years of experience working with adults and their families. She has extensive experience working with teens and adults who face anxiety, ADHD/ADD, interpersonal and relationship conflicts. She understands the challenges of managing work, school and personal life. Personally, and professionally, she has experience with autoimmune disorders and managing caregiver stress in other health related issues. Part of her early career from 2007- 2015 she specialized in families of Intellectual Disabilities who faced challenges related to financial, social and educational stress. She earned a Level 1 in Clinical training in the Gottman Method to provide a set of unique techniques to couples to strengthen their communication. Part of her goal is to teach clients how to use different strategies aimed at reducing symptoms and thoughts related to daily stressors. If you need some help renovating the mind of stress or anxiety due to various life events don’t hesitate to reach out to let us know and we will connect you!

On today’s episode we welcome Tyler Castillo! Tyler is a European football player and teammate of Nick. He is originally from Florida and was a division 1 football player at Colgate University in New York where he earned All American honors his senior year. We talk about his journey to Italy, his playing career, his never take no for an answer mindset and much more! Intro, getting nominated as an All American and being tested as a white cornerback. (0:00-7:26) Going through the recruiting process in Florida, dealing with schools that didn’t want him and mindset going into college football. (7:27-12:17) Advice for those going from high school to college sports, advice dealing with sports & academics and what he learned from his experience at Colgate University (12:18-16:29) Growing up without his biological father, experience playing in the Arena Football League and traveling to Italy to play football. (16:30-22:25) Experience in Florence, has this journey been worth it and biggest lessons he has learned. (22:26-31:08)

Today Jake and George welcome on Aaron Kubal! Aaron is a chiropractic student in his 8th trimester at Northwestern Health Sciences. His passion is rehab and resistance training. Aaron is doing his part in changing the current paradigm in musculoskeletal health care. He explains how modern medicine is failing us when it comes to health span which is the number of our years that are spent doing things that are meaningful to us rather than being limited by chronic pain. We also discuss why he chose chiropractic, how feels about the stigmas that surround it, the importance of resistance training, sedentary lifestyle and much more! Intro, how modern medicine is failing us in our health span and why our health span is shorter today than ever in history. (0:00-13:35) Importance of resistance training, why he chose chiropractic and how he feels about the distaste of chiropractic from parts of the medical community. (13:36-25:28) Why you should see a chiropractor, what younger individuals can do to prevent lower back pain and sedentary lifestyle being the norm in society today. (25:29-36:05) Proper way to sit, is cracking your knuckles bad, sitting posture at work and final thoughts. (36:07-50:06)

On today’s episode Jake and George welcome a member of the U.S. political class! He works with a member of the House of Representatives. We get an inside view of what is happening in US politics. He shares with us what really goes on in Washington D.C., is politics all theater or do they believe what they are saying? We learn inside information about the coronavirus, how Congress is handling it and where he feels America goes from here and much more. Join us as we learn about the state of our nation!

Nick and Jake dive deep into Operation Mockingbird. Watch what you consume. Get out of your bubble. Turn off the TV. Social media is not reality! Be aware.

Nick and Jake discuss how to productively use your time during the quarantine from the coronavirus. They share what they’ve been doing, what they’re planning to do and tips for the listeners to come out of the quarantine a winner. It’s wise to use your time locked down to improve yourself rather than waste it. Stay safe everyone! Nick's Notes ~ I love this episode. It will motivate you.

Jake and George share what creating has done for them and why you should start creating yourself. With the coronavirus coming to America, this is a great opportunity for people to start finding their passion and creating.

Nick updates you on the coronavirus from Bologna, Italy. It has gotten more serious in Italy and America has started seeing the first sign of its effects.

Nick's Notes ~ Quick update (3 min) from the city center of Bologna, Italy on the coronavirus. Day 2 of Italy being quarantined. Last episode got people worked up. Didn't mean for that. I am fine (thanks for reaching out), but am trying to warn people to take the coronavirus serious. Especially Americans.

Nick is currently locked down and unable to leave Bologna. Italy currently has the second most cases of the virus in world. All events have been cancelled, borders have been closed and the entire country is quarantined. He shares what is happening in Italy from his perspective as the Coronavirus spreads throughout the country and a possible foreshadow of what is to come in America.

Today Jake and George welcome Joey Hanel onto the podcast! Joey is a former division one basketball player at DePaul University. He is currently living in Tanzania helping at schools after traveling the globe. He began running marathons after basketball ended and is currently training for the Boston Marathon. Today we discuss marathon training, living and teaching in Africa, traveling, life after basketball, ‘holy hell’ moments he has experienced and more! Intro, training for the Boston Marathon. (0:00-10:10) Training & living in Africa, the African school system. (10:11-22:02) Traveling the globe, balancing work while doing a podcast and life after basketball. (22:03-29:29) ‘Holy hell’ moments, stepping outside your comfort zone and final thoughts. (29:30-39:11) Nick's Notes ~ I love those moments when you can feel good energy from people. That is how I felt listening to this. Keep doing you Joey!

We are back with another Coronavirus update! Jake and George welcome on a new Bold Perceptions team member, Jack Seedorf. Jack lives in San Francisco where there has been a state of emergency put in place by the Governor of California. We discuss how it is impacting business, how are people reacting and where we think the virus will go. Make sure to wash your hands!

Nick is in northern Italy, which has the most cases of the Coronavirus in Europe. He shares his perspective versus what is displayed in the media. He talks about how it has impacted travel, food supply and everyday life. Tune in to hear first hand experience of the Coronavirus!

Today we welcome Stevie Ivette! With the northern part of Italy on lockdown, Nick is staying healthy and away from the Coronavirus. Stevie is an Italian Youtuber originally from Ecuador. We discuss youtube, creating, being vulnerable, finding acceptance internally rather than externally and more! Intro, Italian lifestyle and stepping outside of the norm. (0:00-7:48) Finding a niche on youtube, branching out to different content and lessons learned from being a youtube creator. (7:49-17:05) Young relationships, searching for acceptance, The Gamma Mindset and finding confidence. (17:06-26:50) Traveling, quotes that have made a difference, favorite book and her best advice for the listeners. (26:51-35:07)

Today we welcome back Heem for his return to Bold Perceptions! For those that don’t know, Heem is a cohost and a part of the Bold Perceptions team. He is also a musician and salesman. We discuss finding balance, his new song, letting go and his returning to the podcast! Finding balance and restoring his faith. (0:00-8:16) Heem’s new song and how he keeps momentum to stay in a high place in life. (8:17-16:59) Letting go, returning to the podcast and Kobe’s death. (17:00-27:17) ***Nick's Notes ~ Braheem is back :). Heem has had a crazy year, I am very happy for him. Sometimes he likes to talk, and I am hard on him to be accountable with action. But what I love about Heem is he is not afraid to let it all out raw and uncut. We need more Heem's in the world, people who keep it real and aren't afraid to be vulnerable.

Welcome to another episode of Bold Perceptions! Today, Jake and George summarize a life changing book, The Gamma Mindset, written by Chris Walton, who has been on the podcast. The book goes in depth on the significance of the subconscious mind, the importance of updating your belief system in order to better manifest your desired reality and techniques on how to do it. With mind blowing study after mind blowing study, we recommend this book to everyone who is looking to take control of their life and make their dreams come true!

Today we welcome George Nusbaum! George has perfected the life of working the 9-5 while also being a free spirit in his off time. When he is away from being a successful salesman, George is in two rock bands, is a color commentator for the Prior Lake High School basketball team, where he became a viral star last month and coaches basketball among other things. Today we shares how he lives the lifestyle of a free spirit and outside of the comfort zone! Intro, father passing away and staying active. (0:00-8:49) Self awareness and living as a free spirit. (8:50-17:19) Color commentating for the local basketball team, being yourself and conquering your fears. (17:20-24:39) Living outside of the comfort zone, quote to live by and final words. (24:40-32:39) Quotes ———— “I was 16 making my own choices. I want my kids to make their own choices.” “I set a lot of goals and I have the energy to carry out those goals.” “These are coming from your insecurities not mine.” “When I am on the air, I want to be positive. That’s how you can pay it forward to the people that listen.” “When you’re comfortable in your own skin, you won’t be afraid to take a chance.” “If people want you to be fake then do you really want them to be your friends.” “There doesn’t need to be an ulterior motive for everything.” “9 out of 10 people will like what you are doing but there will be the person in the corner waiting to take their shot.” “You have to conquer your fears.” “Really try to figure out who you are. Be comfortable in your own skin and then you will be able to set realistic, incremental goals.” “Everyday is a new day.” “You have a choice to be happy or sad everyday.” “Life is a hell of a lot more fun when you are happy and positive.” “What you try to give to others, you get back fivefold.”

We welcome AudreyOffTheCuff today! Audrey is a licensed clinical social worker that hosts her own podcast. She owns two businesses, Simply Bee Wellness Center, which focuses on mental wellness counseling. She also created SheBe with a friend that centralizes around athletic training. We go in depth about producing vs. consuming, the Vagal Theory, starting businesses, creating a podcast and much more! Check out her podcast, audreyoffthecuff on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud. Also give her a follow on Instagram @audreyoffthecuff. Intro, producing vs. consuming and entrepreneurship. (0:00-7:18) Starting a business, dealing with “no” and creating a podcast. (7:19-17:10) Most important lesson learned, the Vagal Theory and having a podcast dedicated for solely women. (17:11-28:08) A/B testing, working with athletes and mental tips for athletes. (29:09-40:08) Best quote, why you should listen to her podcast and connecting with the BP community. (40:09-43:40)

We welcome on Blake Cashman once again! He has just completed his rookie year in the NFL as a linebacker for the New York Jets. Blake started 5 games this season as a 5th round draft pick out of the University of Minnesota. He shares his rookie year experiences, playing with & against some of the greats, dealing with the spotlight, being a bachelor in New York City and much more. We wish Blake a long and healthy career! Intro, rookie year experience, and playing against one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, Tom Brady. (0:00-8:14) Overcoming his draft status to become a rookie starter, first surreal moment of his first year and meeting NFL stars & egos. (8:14-16:03) Handling the spotlight and rookie hazing stories. (16:04-25:29) Earning respect from his teammates, Jet quarterback having mono and being a bachelor in New York City. (25:30-32:20) Behind the scenes in the NFL, dealing with stress & anxiety during the season and Blake’s charity foundation. (32:21-40:37) Questions from the listeners and Connecting with the community. (40:38-49:35) ***Nick's Notes ~ Great to have Cash back on! He is a good dude, who is an inspiration to a lot of people. I appreciate him taking us behind the scenes and keeping it raw and uncut! Look forward to what BP and Cashman are cooking up...

Dear *****, Whenever I feel down or start worrying about little things, I think of what you are going through and snap out of it. You have made me realize how precious life is and inspired me to live my life to the fullest. To live BOLD! Love ya, Nick

Craig Nester joins us today! Craig has 25 years of experience as a successful business owner, building companies from scratch to over 400 employees, generating 25 million a year in revenue. He is a turnaround specialist for Fortune 500 companies, and also is high-performance marketing & sales coach for entrepreneurial businesses. We discuss replacing negative habits with positive ones by using the micro-winning system to manifest a more fulfilling & successful life. Intro, being challenged by outside obstacles, and 2020 goals. (0:00-10:36) Micro-winning and holding yourself accountable. (10:37-21:07) Systems vs. Goals, changes that occur with micro-winning and replacing negative habits with positive ones. (21:08-32:36) Winning the day, favorite book of Craig’s, ways to apply micro-winning and favorite quote. (32:37-44:47) ***Nick's Notes ~ Micro-Winning! Systems!

We welcome on Marcus Newsome, better known as DJ Nuski today, a Minneapolis based DJ who primarily residents every Friday night at Monarch Minneapolis, a popular night club in the Twin Cities. Marcus has been DJing for 3 years while also throwing parties and hosting his own events. We take a look at the scene in Minneapolis, what it takes to be a DJ, his back story, club life, and throwing & hosting parties. Intro, becoming a DJ, and throwing his own parties. (0:00-6:30) DJing in Minneapolis, Minnesota music scene and venturing into event planning. (6:31-13:12) Club life, his feelings on club life and the superficialness of it. (13:13-18:02) What it takes to be a DJ, lessons learned and club stories. (18:03-24:12) Putting on a networking event with Bold Perceptions and final words. (24:13-27:39) ***Nick's Notes ~ I had a great time recording with DJ Nuski. Marcus is a smart dude who has found a way to stay focused in a chaotic world - which isn't easy. It was interesting to go into the world of the DJ and talk about what's going on in the Twin Cities. I look forward to throwing events with him in the future!

Josh Parks is the 2019 MIAC Football Player of the Year. He is an All-American running back from the University of St. Thomas, a division III football power house located in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is an entrepreneur, founding his own clothing brand GhostFit, and his own barbershop. Josh shares his story of overcoming his own ego after leaving the University of Minnesota to finding success on and off the field at St. Thomas. He discusses his football career, entrepreneurship, handling the lows, lessons he has learned and much more. Bold Perceptions introduces a new community member! Intro, George is introduced as a new part of the Bold Perceptions team, Josh quitting football and raising his standards. (0:00-8:13) Reviving his football career, finding a football home & brotherhood at St. Thomas and finding happiness outside of football. (8:14-18:16) Creating his own clothing brand & entrepreneurship, about GhostFit and starting a barbershop. (18:17-29:02) Lessons he has learned, overcoming & handling the lows, networking and George’s relationship with Josh. (29:03-37:40) Top Book recommendations, Individuals that have helped the most, important lessons that were learned and being yourself. (37:41-48:28) ***Nick's Notes ~ I am very happy George connected me with Josh. Josh is a battle hardened survivor of the long and lonely road we call success. How he overcame his ego, the many times he has been told NO, his ability to continue creating/doing, and his extreme focus on becoming the best version of himself - is very inspiring. I love people like Josh!