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We talk to Timothy Lewis, an educator looking to leave this world even better than he found it.  Timothy discusses his childhood in Flint, Michigan, his love of the arts and how meditation, yoga and spiritual practices have changed his life.  Timothy is a great dude who can make playing the clarinet seem cool.  

Timothy is a native of Flint, Michigan- an educator and researcher with over 15 years of diverse experience across a wide range of disciplines.  As a New York City Master Teacher, Timothy has worked with adolescents and young adults from many different backgrounds across all 5 boroughs and Westchester, Co. Through a research fellowship with Columbia University, Timothy has led teacher trainings in STEM Education to educators across Singapore and Malaysia, and conducted marine biology research at James Cook University in Australia.  Today, Timothy gives of himself by allowing his love of learning, science, and health/wellness to expand his ability to influence change in the lives of others through teaching, mentoring, and coaching.

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I had the honor of interviewing high power performance coach, motivational speaking legend and all around amazing human being Jordan Montgomery.  I felt an immediate connection to this man and had a conversation that ranged from growing up as sons of painters to mentors that had tremendous impacts on our lives to overcoming the obstacles that were in our paths.  Jordan is a mentor for me in this motivational speaking space and someone who I consider a role model and a friend.   

Jordan Montgomery, owner of Montgomery Companies, is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs.

From small town Iowa, to a dominant force in the performance coaching industry, Jordan travels the country speaking and coaching executives at Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and sales people.

In addition to his work speaking and coaching, Jordan is an accomplished business leader who has managed top-performing sales teams in the financial services industry.

Jordan resides in Tiffin, Iowa with his wife Ashley, and his three daughters, Audrey, Claire, & Olivia. When he is not writing, coaching, or speaking, Jordan spends time with his family and enjoys the outdoors. He is a lover of sports and all things Iowa Hawkeyes!

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Mike Salemi specializes in human performance and is a sought-after international presenter in the field of health and fitness. We had an absolute blast speaking with this BEAST of a human being. In addition to serenading Mike, we talk about:

• his stellar mustache
• strange things men do in the shower
• cold exposure
• breath work
• the importance of a community of men

Mike has a diverse background in strength and conditioning and has competed over the course of 15+ years at an elite level in Powerlifting and Kettlebell Sport. Through his own path of resolving sport-related injuries, Mike understands the importance of integrating the body, mind, and spirit as a means to foster high performance for the long term. His motivation is to help people discover their own potential from the inside-out. 

Today, Mike leads retreats focused on self-development, as well as educational workshops, certifications, and programs that build more balanced humans.

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The creator of the movement "Scarred and Unbeaten", Kevin Demmons joins the Building Men Podcast in an episode titled "Post Traumatic Growth".  Kevin shares stories of his past, dealing with horrific abusive situations during his childhood, his experience in the military and how finding strength in his pain has transformed his life.  We start the process of creating an organization called: The Shrinkage Awareness Foundation.  Kevin started Scarred and Unbeaten because there is not enough discussion about post traumatic GROWTH!  According to Kevin, scars both physical and mental, are constant reminders of just how strong and resilient we truly are.   

Kevin Demmons is a:

-Combat veteran 

-Childhood trauma advocate 

-Personal development coach 

-Strength and conditioning coach

-Public speaker 

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This was a game changing interview on the Building Men Podcast.  I had the opportunity to speak with a truly enlightened human being - Kute Blackson.  We discuss: Breaking free from the expectations and shadows of our fathers, spirituality, being brutally honest with ourselves, dulling the pain of our existence and finding ways to truly feel aligned.  Kute shares his thoughts about masculine rights of passage, meditation, and the concepts of mortality, transcendence and spirituality.  You will want to have a notebook nearby to take notes.  

A charismatic visionary and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute's multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual's true gifts and greatness.

Though Kute was raised all over the world, he had always dreamed of life in America. As if by kismet, he won a green card just after finishing school in London. He came to America alone just months later, with no connections or prospects. When Kute arrived in Los Angeles, all he had to his name were two suitcases and the dream of seeking out the spiritual and self-help icons who had inspired him when he was a boy.

Kute quickly learned that the "outside-in" approach favored by so many in the personal development space had to become an inside-out approach. So he decided to create his own method—a process that liberates the individual and the true self at the core and then pushes those gifts outward into the universe. This helps the individual get in touch with who they really are. It is a process of breaking free—so that the individual can live, give, and share the truest expression of their self. This is what Kute calls "Liberated Living."

Kute is a next generation world leader out to awaken millions to Love and to Live their inspired destiny.

I highly recommend following along with Kute and learning from him as I have.

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Episode 129 - In this episode, we talk with Divorce Men's Coach Dustin Elliott about life after divorce.  We talk about NFL football (Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes), Cousin Eddie from Christmas Vacation, how men deal with separation and divorce and a few other funny topics.  

Dustin is an experienced Men’s Divorce & Life Coach.  Driven by his passion for helping others achieve their dreams, and through his own divorce and over-comings, he shifted his coaching business to work specifically with men experiencing divorce or separation.  In addition to his coaching business Dustin is a real estate investor, Jiu Jitsu blue belt and martial artist, and his motto is “Driven to Make an Impact.”

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Curt Jordan - Founder of Kong Academy

In this episode, we talk about Curt’s unbelievable story, running away from home and living south of the border for over a year, his experience as an educator and honorary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and the life lessons he teaches through adventurous movement concepts. 

Curt has trained and worked as a physical therapy assistant, paramedic, personal trainer, lifeguard, parkour instructor, and a special education teacher. He has worked with kids since 1999 and loves to help people improve their minds, bodies, and spirits.

Growing mindful movers is his passion and he is grateful to bring people together through play.

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I started the Building Men Movement in 2005, a few months after my son Denny was born.  When I started the Building Men as a middle school assistant principal, I would never have imagined  that I would have the opportunity to interview my son seventeen years later.   During the evolution of Building Men, I have kept Denny at the center of my mission, reminding myself that I needed to live my life with integrity to live up to the promises I made to him when he was born.  

Have I always lived up to that promise?  No.  I have made mistakes as a man and as a father.  I haven’t always been my best for him.  Over the past 17 years, I have failed as a father, and I have succeeded as a father.  Every day when I wake up, I know that the way I live my life and the lessons I can teach him have an opportunity to leave a legacy that will impact his life and the lives of others who are lucky enough to know him.  It is my hope that the way I have lived and the lessons I have taught him have made an imprint on who he is a human being and who he will become as a leader of men in the future.  

On this funny and emotional episode, I interview my son, Denny about his experience in school, on the football field and some life lessons learned (and not learned) growing up with me as his old man.  We talk about him being a child of divorced parents, we talk about how he overcame difficulties in his life and how he used those experiences to become a better leader in his life.   (We also talk about how Denny miraculously passed his driving test even though he almost killed two living creatures, PEENI and elbow sacs.). I am absolutely in awe of this kid.  

Happy birthday son.  You are one of the most amazing people I have ever met in my life and I am honored to be your father.  I love you Denny.  

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This episode was a really cool experience, interviewing a legend in the podcast hosting space.  Matt Halloran is an expert communicator, host and interviewer.  We talk about communication nuances, masculinity and unwanted body hair just to name a few.  

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Co-Founder & CRO, ProudMouth 

Imagine what your business would be like if you didn’t have to chase prospects! 

Matt Halloran and Kirk Lowe co-founded ProudMouth to help you sell less and advise more by amplifying your influence over a growing audience of magnetically attracted fans who’ll chase you down instead. To date, their team has produced over 4K podcast episodes and over 50K social media posts in one of the most highly regulated industries –– financial services. 

A former business and life coach to top advisors, Matt has helped advisors understand how to create trust and build rapport before they’ve ever even met a prospect or center of influence. He has studied the way people communicate for over 20 years, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal as an expert in digital communication, and is also an author of “The Social Media Handbook for Financial Advisors” –– the first social media book dedicated to financial services! He has now combined his extensive knowledge and expertise in business and coaching with one of his passions: podcasting. 

Matt has hosted and been on over 1,000 podcasts. He’s also the host of ProudMouth’s podcasts, the Top Advisor Marketing Podcast, where he shares marketing strategies tailored for advisors and connects with top industry leaders, and Be Your Own Loud, which features amazing people who've gained influence by being unapologetically themselves.

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Building Men Podcast Episode 125 - we talk with a huge fan of the Building Men Podcast "Happy" Julie Holly.  We talk about how enduring an abusive relationship changed the trajectory of her life, her ability to shift focus and move in the direction of her goals and about raising young men in society today.  Anthony does a great Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation and Dennis reveals an embarrassing incident from middle school.  

Julie is founder of Three Keys Investment, helps people like you find their freedom through multifamily real estate investing so that they can live the life of their dreams! She has invested in single family homes, house-hacked before it had a name, managed properties from 1k miles away and passively invested in multifamily assets. Currently, Julie is passively invested in nearly 300 doors, strategically partnered in 68 Atlanta based and a general partner in 120 units. 

Her podcast The Conscious Investor is designed to support investors at every step of their journey. From mindset and personal development to powerful insight from a variety of professionals, listeners are invited to unravel and discover the harmony in life, family and wealth. 

Julie’s experience as a public school teacher, ability to relate with people and genuine care for their financial well-being allow her to raise capital for the team’s offering. She serves clients as a high performance coach and runs the Five Week Book & Networking Club as well as an accountability group.

Her free time is filled with backcountry mountain biking with family and friends, baking delicious treats to share with others and writing grants for 9B Trails, a local non profit and leading book clubs to stimulate minds and build community.

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