How Almost Dying Led to a Life Behind the Camera

How to Be Resourceful, Fearless, and Unstoppable in Tech with Amelia Paro

Alex sits down with Amelia Paro, an award-winning speaker and powerhouse in the tech space. From her scrappy beginnings in boiler-room sales to leading national event strategy for Kaseya, Amelia shares how curiosity, resourcefulness, and relationships propelled her nonlinear journey. Whether she’s decoding tech for executives, organizing impactful customer events, or juggling her roles as a dog-mom, speaker, and strategist, Amelia embodies the essence of integration. Tune in for candid insights on reinvention, resilience, and the power of showing up—even when you don’t have it all figured out. Chapters: * 00:00:00 – Welcome to Masters of Integration: Where Skills Collide * 00:01:16 – Enter Amelia Paro: Tech Trailblazer and Relentless Leader * 00:07:11 – From Call Centers to Tech Trenches: The Origin Story * 00:16:26 – Chaos, Clients, and Clarity: Life in IT Consulting * 00:28:40 – Mic Drop Moments: Stepping Into the Spotlight * 00:31:49 – Lights, Stage, Action: The Adrenaline of Speaking * 00:32:31 – Hitting the Road: Changing Lives, One MSP at a Time * 00:34:01 – Big Leagues and Big Software: The Kaseya Chapter * 00:36:29 – Resilience in Motion: Milestones and Momentum * 00:38:08 – Breaking Barriers: A Woman’s Rise in Tech * 00:39:37 – Event Strategy Meets Superpower Integration * 00:43:45 – Real Talk: Relationships, Risks, and ROI * 00:48:12 – Bold Advice, Big Laughs, and the Final Word Links and Resources: * Amelia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaseya/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaseya/] * Kaseya: https://www.kaseya.com/ [https://www.kaseya.com/] * Cathedral Collective: https://www.cathedralcollective.com/ [https://www.cathedralcollective.com/]

How Almost Dying Led to a Life Behind the Camera

Alex sits down with cinematographer Kevin to talk about going from dreaming big to figuring it all out along the way. Kevin tells how a hockey injury completely changed his life, the way The Breakfast Club opened his eyes to storytelling, and what it's really like to chase filmmaking as a career. They get real about how hard it is to balance family and creative passion, discuss why kindness on set is super powerful, and how being a “jack of all trades” is not a bad thing; it’s really a strength. This is an open and honest conversation about creativity, resilience, and remembering why we started in the first place.

The Detour Is the Way: Rethinking Success and Faith with Jeremy Ashworth

Alex sits down with his pastor and friend, Jeremy Ashworth, to talk about what it really means to integrate every part of your life—faith, work, passions, and even the unexpected detours. Jeremy shares how the desert unlocked new layers of the Bible for him, why being risk-averse doesn’t mean avoiding bold moves, and how he and his wife made the wild decision to give a year’s salary to their church’s future. They talk about fear, purpose, and the tension between remembering the past and making space for what’s next. If you’ve ever felt stuck or questioned if you’re on the right path, this episode is definitely for you. Chapters:      • 00:00:00 – Jack of All Trades, Master of Integration      • 00:01:15 – The Phrase That Changed Everything      • 00:02:25 – A Pastor, A Businessman, A Connector      • 00:04:09 – Life Isn’t Linear—Neither Is Faith      • 00:13:49 – $5 Million and a Leap of Faith      • 00:20:40 – Fear, Faith, and the Weight of Big Decisions      • 00:21:35 – The Church, The People, and The Why      • 00:22:37 – Playing It Safe vs. Playing It Right      • 00:25:17 – Suspicious of Fear, Certain of Purpose      • 00:27:56 – When Detours Aren’t Detours At All      • 00:31:48 – Words That Reshape How You See Life      • 00:36:30 – The Road Ahead—And Why It’s Worth It Links and Resources:      • Jeremy on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyashworth]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyashworth [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyashworth]       • Circle of Peace Church [https://circleofpeacechurch.com/]: https://circleofpeacechurch.com [https://circleofpeacechurch.com/]  #faith #riskandreward #integration #fearlessliving #detouristheway #churchcommunity #lifepurpose #bolddecisions #trusttheprocess #allin #spiritualgrowth #jackofalltrades faith journey, decision making, life detours, personal growth, biblical wisdom, church leadership, taking risks, unexpected paths, purpose-driven life, overcoming fear, integrating passions, bold faith, spiritual lessons, community building, leadership insights, transformative choices, following God, stepping out in faith, real conversations

The Aesthetic of Relief with Larry Madrigal

In this episode, Alex chops it up with artist Larry Madrigal, who keeps it real about the wild journey of making it in the art world while juggling family, deadlines, and the never-ending hustle. Larry breaks down how a single studio visit and one Instagram post changed everything, what it’s like to have solo shows in New York, LA, and Romania, and why painting his own awkward, everyday moments—sock struggles, dad bods, and all—ended up being his most powerful work. They also talk about the tension between ambition and presence, the weirdness of the art market, and why tripping up the metaphorical Met Gala stairs might actually be the most relatable kind of success. Links and Resources: * Larry Madrigal [https://www.larrymadrigal.com/]: https://www.larrymadrigal.com [https://www.larrymadrigal.com/]  Larry on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/larrymadrigal]: https://www.instagram.com/larrymadrigal [https://www.instagram.com/larrymadrigal]

From Actor to Broker, Outsourcing to Millions: Two Wildly Different Paths to Success with Leandro Munoz & Chris Yap

In this episode of Masters of Integration, Alex sits down with Leandro Luis Munoz, a former actor who walked away from fame to start over, and Chris Yap, a business leader who went from selling a country to selling people—legally, of course. They talk about what it really takes to build something that lasts, the struggle of balancing ambition with family, and why they don’t believe in retirement. From not looking at the right side of the menu to breaking free from survival mode, they get honest about their journeys, their mindsets, and how they found purpose beyond just making money. If you’ve ever felt torn between multiple passions or wondered if you’re on the right path, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success. Chapters: * 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Masters of Integration: No, We’re Not Talking About Math * 00:00:53 - Creativity Isn’t Just for Artists (Or Why Your Job Might Be Art) * 00:01:37 - Jack of All Trades? More Like Master of Making It Work * 00:03:17 - From Forklifts to Fortune: The Unexpected Roads to Success * 00:05:10 - Running a Business with Your Spouse: A Love Story or a Thriller? * 00:13:11 - Building a Business: The Good, The Bad, and The ‘Why Am I Doing This?’ * 00:15:55 - If You’re Doing Everything Yourself, You’re Doing It Wrong * 00:19:56 - Why Filipino Entrepreneurs Are Quietly Taking Over the Business World * 00:31:00 - The American Dream: Some Assembly Required * 00:36:01 - Passion is Overrated, Purpose Pays the Bills * 00:37:37 - Before the Big Break: The Late Nights, Failures, and Doubts No One Talks About * 00:39:39 - Business Isn’t About What You Sell, It’s About Who You Help * 00:42:37 - Love, Leadership, and Not Letting Business Ruin Thanksgiving Dinner * 00:49:40 - 20 Years of Friendship, Business, and Probably a Few Bad Decisions * 00:53:16 - Rejection Therapy: How Hearing “No” Can Actually Make You Win * 01:02:54 - The One Thing You Need to Hear Before You Give Up (Seriously) Links and Resources: * Leandro Luis Garc Munoz [https://livemore.net/leandromunoz]: https://livemore.net/leandromunoz [https://livemore.net/leandromunoz]  * Leandro on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/leandromunoz/]: https://www.instagram.com/leandromunoz [https://www.instagram.com/leandromunoz]  * Chris Yap on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyapaz]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyapaz [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyapaz]  * Gabtech Global [https://www.gabtechglobal.com/]: https://www.gabtechglobal.com [https://www.gabtechglobal.com/]