23: Broisode (ft. Wyatt Sosey): A Conversation About Culture, Motivations, and Asking Hard Questions

03/29/17 • 99 min

Wyatt Sosey is a fellow Up & Comer living in the PNW. He attended The Master's College with Thane and Adam, studying business, and then worked for a business consulting firm in Seattle after graduating in 2015. Currently, he is on an adventure with his wife (and dog) traveling the U.S. (and Europe) in a renovated trailer. This episode is a three-way conversation on a wide range of topics. It is thought-provoking and is guaranteed to stimulate your mind, perspective, and beliefs! For the full show-notes, check out theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/broisode Time Markers: 9:00 - What Wyatt is Currently Doing 22:15 - What Led to their Decision 26:30 - Concept of Facing Fears 47:45 - Introspective Talk 55:30 - Main Goals for the Trip 1:02:00 - What Drives Wyatt / His Mission/Goal in Life 1:10:00 - The Question of Why 1:26:30 - Why ask Why 1:37:30 - Parting Advice

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22: Rick Dempsey: Man of Integrity, Making Disney Dreams Come True

Rick Dempsey is currently the Senior Vice President of Disney Character Voices and has been working in that department since its creation in 1988. Along with his robust career in the animation film industry, he lives a successful life on all fronts - from his family, to his faith, and even in personal development.

In this interview we hear about his journey to his current job, stories from his childhood, advice for the upcoming workforce, what it means to have a "personal brand", and much more.

For the full show notes, go to theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/rick

Time Line:

5:25 - Setting for Show 6:25 - Who is Rick Dempsey 11:05 - How Rick interacts with famous people 14:35 - Rick’s Magician Career 20:20 - What Rick’s childhood entailed 22:05 - Rick’s college story 25:00 - Balancing creativity with business 26:50 - Rick’s father and his influence 30:45 - Rick’s Career Path 39:30 - Rick’s Motivation for Animation Career 40:45 - Rick’s Role at Disney 48:30 - The Value of Integrity 53:35 - Being True to our Personal Brand 58:35 - How Rick Remains Humble 1:01:25 - Low Points in Rick’s Life 1:04:00 - Rick’s Marriage and Marriage Advice 1:06:10 - Family Advice 1:08:45 - Closing Questions

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24: Lizzie Effinger: Successful Suffering and Practical Advice on Depression

Lizzie Effinger is a 25 year-old girl living in southern California who has battled (and beat!) cancer from 2010-2013, and again in 2015. Now she is learning to live with Chronic Graft vs Host Disease, as she strives to be a testimony of God's goodness, a good steward of her health with nutrition, and ultimately thrive.

In this episode we hear the story behind her two-fold battle with cancer, as well as the many perspectives she can provide on suffering, depression, gratitude, and joy. It is an episode that we all need to hear, and you don't want to miss it!

For full show-notes visit theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/lizzie

Time Markers: 6:00 - Who is Lizzie Effinger 10:00 - Last 7 years of Lizzie’s Journey with Cancer 36:40 - What a typical day looks like for Lizzie (currently) 41:00 - How to encourage those who are suffering 55:00 - Depression and the Battle Within 1:05:00 - Questioning God and Entitlement 1:09:00 - Importance of Discipleship / Accountability 1:19:10 - Perspectives on Depression 1:27:45 - What We Know vs. What We Feel 1:29:00 - Lizzie’s Definition of Joy 1:40:40 - How Suffering Changed How Lizzie sees God 1:47:40 - What Makes a Good Writer 1:51:45 - What most Non-Sick People Take for Granted the Most 1:57:30 - Where Lizzie finds Inspiration 2:00:20 - Lizzie’s favorite “guilty pleasure” 2:01:30 - Lizzie’s Daily Reminder to our Generation