The Successful Flop

Episode 6 - Writing Books and Knowing your Creativity

David Schmaltz senior pastor of Valley Community Church talks about growing up in a world of sports but having a heart for arts. He brings up the opportunities to paint, create music, and become a writer.  All while still making sure to place family and work first! Check out his book The Maple Tree Story: https://www.amazon.com/Maple-Story-David-Meredith-Schmaltz/dp/1519637578 [https://www.amazon.com/Maple-Story-David-Meredith-Schmaltz/dp/1519637578] and follow his instagram page dms_artworks to see his paintings and artwork!

Episode 5 - City Management, Mentoring, and Music?

Brandon Holland is a City Manager, Podcast Creator, Inspirational Speaker, Mentor, and Drummer. A man who has had a huge step towards leadership at a young age and has taken it by the horns. Take a listen to our discussion on the movement on culture and the value of listening to those who have amazing knowledge to give us.  Follow Brandon through https://linktr.ee/bwholland32 [https://linktr.ee/bwholland32] Join his Podcast Conversing with the Kings: https://anchor.fm/brandon-holland7/episodes/Kickoff-edpucv [https://anchor.fm/brandon-holland7/episodes/Kickoff-edpucv] His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwholland32/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/bwholland32/?hl=en]

Episode 4: Photography and the Customer

Photographer and Business Owner Amber Lamphere. Talks a little about the beginning steps into her career as a photographer. She discusses the enjoyment of Wedding and Boudoir photography. The future steps she plans to take for her business and dives into the do's and don'ts of photography. If you are interested in seeing her work please check her work out on instagram and her website! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saddlebackstudio/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/saddlebackstudio/?hl=en] Website: https://www.saddlebackphotos.com/ [https://www.saddlebackphotos.com/]

Episode 3: Pastoring and Relationships

Jamie Taylor-Fillinger discusses a little about his beginning steps. Starting from plumbing to teaching and eventually becoming a pastor at Valley Community Church. Then followed by the concept of relationships between the church and its people. Also the relationships between a father, husband, and self and how that should look.  If you are interested in checking out Valley Community Church in Weldon NC, click on this link: https://valleychurch.us/ [https://valleychurch.us/]

Episode 2: Wasted and Young with the band Rain Theory

Drummer Cameron Podruchny and Lead Vocalist Zach Collier from the band Rain Theory. Discuss the ups and downs of creating music, the spark of the original song Wasted, and the hopes and dreams for the future of the band.  Check out merchandise for the band at raintheoryband.bandcamp.com [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fraintheoryband.bandcamp.com%2F&e=ATNDRC9HYumJYbgoHY7ImX56T63-RGUKXDkGIV45vGWxEbjKpN-SHWBemTU8NyWu2TikYSof&s=1] or follow the band on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/raintheoryband/ [https://www.instagram.com/raintheoryband/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MWoM7nBZZVFdIG6kUNC3b?si=f9olSLL_QbajGoqMk3K7HA [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MWoM7nBZZVFdIG6kUNC3b?si=f9olSLL_QbajGoqMk3K7HA]