The Art of Reinvention: Myke Metzger on Failure, Success & Starting Over #052

The Art of Reinvention: Myke Metzger on Failure, Success & Starting Over #052

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new] Follow Myke: https://instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] Learn more: https://mykemetzger.com [https://mykemetzger.com] Get the "Credibility Method": https://amzn.to/43xkYMV [https://amzn.to/43xkYMV] Over the last year, many of you have gotten to know Myke Metzger through Vera House — the conversations, the stories, the opinions, the occasional rant, and the perspective he brings to the table each week. But this episode is different. Today, we sit down to tell Myke’s story. From growing up between New York, Virginia and Florida, dealing with a rare skin condition, getting expelled from school, spending time in jail, and hitting rock bottom, to building multiple businesses, overcoming over $250K in tax debt, writing for Forbes, publishing a book, speaking on stages, growing an audience of hundreds of thousands, and ultimately launching Vera House — this is a conversation about reinvention. We talk about: * Growing up as an outsider * Music, art, and early creativity * Entrepreneurship before he knew what it was * Getting fired, getting arrested, and hitting rock bottom * The books that changed everything * Building a nationally recognized marketing agency * Writing for Forbes and publishing a book * Success, ego, and the hidden cost of ambition * Project Resurgence and rebuilding after failure * Personal branding, credibility, and self-education * Why Vera House exists * What success means now This is a conversation about resilience, responsibility, second chances, and the reality that your life can change dramatically when you decide to change yourself. This is The Art of Reinvention. Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/verahouse] Get more info about our studio here. [https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6] This podcast is produced by Vera House [https://www.verahouse.co/] — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses. Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co [https://instagram.com/verahouse.co] youtube.com/@verahousepod [https://youtube.com/@verahousepod] verahouse.co [https://www.verahouse.co/] Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young: instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri]

The Art of Becoming: Perri Young on Music, Media & Creative Identity #051

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new] Follow Perri: instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri] instagram.com/massfxmusic [https://www.instagram.com/massfxmusic/] Vera Creative Club Merch: https://veraclub.myshopify.com [https://veraclub.myshopify.com] Hire Perri: https://www.perriyoung.com [https://www.perriyoung.com/] Learn more about MassFX: https://massfxmusic.com [https://massfxmusic.com/] Over the last year, many of you have gotten to know Perri through the Vera House Podcast — the conversations, the humor, the production, the music, the creative direction, and the personality behind of and in front of the camera. But this episode is different. Today, we sit down to properly ask about the story of Perri Young. From growing up in Richmond and navigating ADHD, to working jobs he hated, discovering nightlife and DJ culture, developing his creative lens, traveling through Japan, diving deep into media and technology, and ultimately helping build Vera House from the ground up — this is a conversation about creativity, curiosity, identity, and evolution. We talk about: * Richmond nightlife and music culture * MassFX and DJ life * ADHD and Dyslexia growing up * Bartending and searching for direction * Fashion, aesthetics, and building taste * Japan and its creative influence * Entrepreneurship and freelance video work * Podcasting, personal branding, and Vera House * What it actually means to build a creative life Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/verahouse] Get more info about our studio here. [https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6] This podcast is produced by Vera House [https://www.verahouse.co/] — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses. Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co [https://instagram.com/verahouse.co] youtube.com/@verahousepod [https://youtube.com/@verahousepod] verahouse.co [https://www.verahouse.co/] Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young: instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri]

Richmond River Rats, Run Clubs & Red Flags (James River, Carytown Run Club, Eric Lannon, etc) — Unscripted #050

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new] Join Carytown Run Club every Saturday at 9AM  Instagram: @carytownrunclub [https://instagram.com/carytownrunclub] A free community run for all experience levels focused on movement, connection, and meeting good people in Richmond. Vera Creative Club Merch: https://veraclub.myshopify.com [https://veraclub.myshopify.com] --- In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including free GRTC bus rides, Dock Street Park, public spaces, social isolation, Carytown Run Club, James River summer culture, Eric Lannon, and some of the stranger stories coming out of Virginia lately. We start with Richmond extending free GRTC rides and how public transportation, parks, trails, and gathering spaces all play a role in helping people feel more connected to the city and to each other. We also discuss Dock Street Park, Rockets Landing, Oregon Hill, neighborhood culture, and why Richmond still feels like a small town despite how much it continues to grow. Later in the episode, we get into modern social behavior, phones, headphones, and the strange reality that people barely acknowledge each other anymore in public spaces. We also talk about Carytown Run Club, summer in Richmond, boating culture, the Lily Pad, and ways people are trying to rebuild real-world community and connection. The second half of the episode shifts into Richmond internet lore and Virginia chaos, including the ongoing legend of Eric Lannon, scams, social manipulation, and one of the wildest stories currently coming out of Chesapeake. Topics include Richmond public transportation, GRTC, Dock Street Park, Carytown Run Club, Oregon Hill, James River culture, social isolation, Eric Lannon, Richmond lore, boating, Lily Pad, public spaces, and Richmond summer culture. Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/verahouse] Get more info about our studio here. [https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6] This podcast is produced by Vera House [https://www.verahouse.co/] — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses. Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co [https://instagram.com/verahouse.co] youtube.com/@verahousepod [https://youtube.com/@verahousepod] verahouse.co [https://www.verahouse.co/] Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young: instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri]

Richmond Bears, Belle Isle & Burnout (Oregon Hill, sinkholes, Southside Speedway, etc) — Unscripted #049

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new] Join us at Carytown Run Club every Saturday at 9AM, info here: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/carytownrunclub⁠ [https://instagram.com/carytownrunclub]A free community run for all experience levels focused on movement, connection, and getting outside with good people in Richmond. Vera Creative Club Merch: ⁠https://veraclub.myshopify.com⁠ [https://veraclub.myshopify.com/]  In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including the black bear spotted near Oregon Hill, Belle Isle’s new Nature Zone, Richmond parks and public spaces, Southside Speedway, local motorsports culture, sinkholes, social media, and how technology is changing the way people connect.  We start with the recent Richmond bear sighting and how quickly local chaos spreads across the city, before moving into a larger conversation around Belle Isle, outdoor culture, public gathering spaces, and Richmond’s relationship with nature and community. We also discuss Oregon Hill, changing neighborhoods, and the balance between preserving Richmond’s character while the city continues to grow.  Later in the episode, we get into Instagram’s new “Blend” feature, algorithm-driven social behavior, content burnout, and the shift away from overly polished internet culture. We also talk about Apple’s ecosystem, AI workflows, MacBooks, and the increasing overlap between technology and everyday life.  The second half of the episode focuses on Richmond and Virginia motorsports culture, including Destiny Spurlock, NASCAR, Southside Speedway reopening, and the history of racing culture around Richmond. We also touch on local infrastructure issues including the recent Henrico sinkhole and water main break.  Topics include Richmond black bear sightings, Belle Isle, Oregon Hill, Carytown Run Club, Southside Speedway, NASCAR, Destiny Spurlock, Richmond parks, Instagram Blend, social media algorithms, Apple technology, Henrico sinkholes, and Richmond community culture. Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/verahouse] Get more info about our studio here. [https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6] This podcast is produced by Vera House [https://www.verahouse.co/] — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses. Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co [https://instagram.com/verahouse.co] youtube.com/@verahousepod [https://youtube.com/@verahousepod] verahouse.co [https://www.verahouse.co/] Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young: instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri]

Richmond Serial Killers, Surveillance & Shopping (cameras, Bagel the Beagle, Briley Brothers, etc) — Unscripted #048

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new] Vera Creative Club Merch: https://veraclub.myshopify.com [https://veraclub.myshopify.com] In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a wide range of Richmond topics including the Briley Brothers, surveillance cameras, local shopping culture, Richmond history, public infrastructure, and some of the city’s strangest stories and traditions. We start with Richmond being named one of the best cities in America for shopping local and talk about the city’s strong independent business culture, creative scene, markets, and community identity. We also discuss Rest Fest, Dogwood Dell, the Carillon, and the ongoing frustration around unfinished or poorly executed city projects. Later in the episode, we get into Richmond surveillance systems, red light cameras, automated traffic enforcement, privacy concerns, and broader conversations around data collection and “smart city” infrastructure. We also discuss Bagel the Beagle, Richmond internet nostalgia, and how certain local stories become part of the city’s identity. The second half of the episode shifts into Richmond true crime history, including a deep conversation around the Briley Brothers, violence, criminal psychology, death row escapes, and some of the darker stories connected to Richmond and Virginia history. Topics include Richmond shopping culture, local businesses, surveillance cameras, red light tickets, Dogwood Dell, the Carillon, Bagel the Beagle, the Briley Brothers, Richmond true crime, public infrastructure, privacy concerns, and Richmond history. Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/verahouse] Get more info about our studio here. [https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6] This podcast is produced by Vera House [https://www.verahouse.co/] — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses. Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co [https://instagram.com/verahouse.co] youtube.com/@verahousepod [https://youtube.com/@verahousepod] verahouse.co [https://www.verahouse.co/] Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young: instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri]