The Hunter and Hippie

Ep30 Being Intentional in Business - Having Goals vs. Setting Intentions

Intentional Business: Strategies for Sustainable Success In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of being intentional in business. With a blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice, we share how intentions, rather than just goals, can sustain and inspire business ventures across different industries. Setting intentions to prevent burnout is something that is often overlooked when the focus is solely on goals. Goals can become overbearing and lead to weariness, while intentions remind us of our foundational purpose. Intentions are tied to the reasons why a business was started and help maintain its momentum. Whether you're a business owner, manager, or employee, these practices will help you feel inspired each day! Throughout the episode, several questions are posed to aid in setting meaningful intentions: 1. What kind of owner or employee do you want to be? 2. Which parts of your business feel heavy? 3. Where are you saying YES to out of fear, rather than alignment? 4. What does success look like for you, NOT social media? 5. What kind of clients or projects energize you vs. drain you? 6. If you trusted yourself more, what would I do differently? To relate, I (Olivia) shared my journey as a wildlife and travel photographer, elaborating on how I shifted away from family photography that didn't inspire me. And Pat discussed his motorcycle detailing business, focusing on quality over quantity and developing a clientele that values his services enough to keep coming back. Both instances illustrate how setting intentions can transform business practices and personal satisfaction. With actionable questions, this can guide you to aligning your business practices with personal values, promoting a peaceful and fulfilling career path. **New episodes come out every other Monday!** Don't forget to SHARE YOUR intentions once you've done this practice! Xo, Liv and Pat

E29 How Do You Persevere in the Music Industry? Sit down with Sarah Buxton, Danny Myrick, and Rivers Rutherford

Pat and I sat down before the performances of Sarah Buxton & Rivers Rutherford during The Art of Song in Deadwood this month. We discussed so many things; among the few were Songwriting, Divorce, Faith, and Doing Hard ThingsSinger-songwriter, Sarah shares early musical influences, choir experiences, her first performance at 16, and how journaling and songwriting helped her process major life changes, including writing “Hard Things” in 2020 just before separating from her husband of 11 years. She recounts her first major cut that Keith Urban released called “Stupid Boy,” and discusses the realities of co-writing, rejection, habits for resilience, and gender dynamics in a male-dominated industry. Songwriter, Danny Myrick briefly joins to discuss the value of female perspectives in writing and the Headliner, Rivers Rutherford shares his Memphis upbringing, early songwriting, a first cut recorded by The Highwaymen, harsh financial realities, and how faith and his wife’s support kept him going, ending with advice to his 17-year-old self about trust and taking time. TIME STAMPS:- 00:00 Meet The Hosts- 01:06 Tonight’s Guests- 01:46 Deadwood Weather Talk- 02:13 Sarah’s Early Music Spark- 05:16 Choir to First Stage High- 08:32 Hard Things and Divorce- 10:33 Journaling and Healing- 13:36 Songs for Soldiers- 16:45 First Big Cut Stupid Boy- 20:41 How Hits Get Made- 26:15 Handling Rejection- 29:06 Habits for Better Writing- 29:55 Wedding Song Lyric Shock- 30:50 Gender Roadblocks in Songwriting- 33:26 Danny Myrick Joins In- 35:26 Music Moods and Streaming- 38:18 What Makes a Country Song- 40:04 Rivers Rutherford Origin Story- 41:53 Highwayman Sequel Breakthrough- 45:00 Reality Check and Nashville Leap- 48:57 New Growth After Divorce- 52:16 Advice to Your 17 Year Old Self- 57:05 Closing Thanks and Wrap Up **New episodes are released every other Monday. If you want a topic, comment on an episode and we'll see to it! Like, Share, and Subscribe to be a part of our HH community. Xo, Liv and Pat

Ep28 As A Family of Artists, Here Are Inspirational Words for Striving Artists w/ Scott, Sharon & Alexa Jacobs | The Jacobs Yacht

Creativity and Art; is it genetic or is it from being exposed to it our whole lives? That's the real question we explore while recording on the family yacht in The Bahamas. Olivia (a wildlife and travel photographer) and Pat (a Marine Corps veteran) introduce the episode with Olivia's sister Alexa, her dad, Scott, and her mom, Sharon Jacobs. Alexa explains her path from underpainting for their dad, Scott to finding a looser, more textured style, describing how deadlines and high-volume gallery demands affected her inspiration and how leaving that situation helped her reconnect with making art. Scott recounts early signs of Alexa’s talent, his own creative development (including his early influences owning an art gallery at 19, adopting the name “Escotete” for unbiased feedback on his paintings, and later leaning into photorealism after becoming the first licensed artist by Harley-Davidson in 1993. He emphasizes persistence and making connections to succeed as an artist as well as a love for creating .Sharon describes her creativity through interior design and organization, as well as having two parents that were artists.  The group discusses how travel and environment influence inspiration. Olivia shares her imposter syndrome about not enjoying painting and the moment she found her calling as a photographer. They talk about creative blocks, stepping away rather than forcing work, experimenting with mediums, and the future of art with AI-generated art. TIME STAMPS:- 00:00 Meet the Hosts: The Hunter & the Hippie Podcast Teaser - 01:06 Welcome Aboard: Recording on a Yacht in the Bahamas - 01:38 Creativity in the Family: Inherited or Learned? - 02:48 Does Paradise Spark Art? Alexa & Scott on Inspiration - 04:48 Mom’s Take: Creativity Beyond Painting (Design, Cooking & More) - 06:17 When Did Alexa’s Talent Show Up? Early Signs & Family Stories - 08:42 Lex’s Journey: From Underpainter to Finding Her Own Style - 11:01 Deadlines vs. Soul: How Pressure Can Kill Creativity - 13:12 Where Ideas Come From: Influences, Imagery & Staying Original - 14:45 Scott’s Origin Story: High School Doodles to Harley Photorealism - 17:17 Building a Name: “EscoTte,” Gallery Life & Choosing a Style - 18:50 Breaking the “Famous Dad” Shadow: Rebranding as ‘Lex’ - 20:07 Olivia’s Path: Not a Painter, Finding Art Through Photography - 24:08 How to Start Creating: Fear, Overthinking & Putting Yourself Out There - 27:23 Real Art vs AI: Why Handmade Work Still Matters - 31:07 Imposter Syndrome in Photography: When Olivia Knew It Was Real - 32:11 The Photo That Made a Grown Man Cry: Timing the Perfect Horse Shot - 33:50 Am I Creative If I’m Not Painting? Redefining Art & Storytelling - 37:03 Pat’s Musical Side: Writing Songs, Playing for Love, and Laughing at the Process - 39:02 “Do It Anyway”: Pushing Past Judgment and the ‘Starving Artist’ Myth - 44:11 Creative Block vs. Showing Up: Breaks, Deadlines, and Letting It Come Back - 48:48 Breaking Patterns: Painting Left-Handed, Blurring Your Eyes, Flipping the Canvas - 50:22 How Our Parents Nurtured Creativity (and How We’re Doing It With Our Kids) - 57:49 Art Is Freedom: Final Reflections, Thanks, and Wrapping the Vacation Episode SHOW NOTES: - Jacobs Family Art Gallery: https://jacobsgalleryshop.com- Scott Jacobs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottjacobsartwork/ - Scott Jacobs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottjacobsartwork/ - Alexa Jacobs Art Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexaJacobsArtwork - Alexa Jacobs Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexajacobs.art/ - Olivia Jacobs Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oliviajacobsphotography - Olivia Jacobs Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviajacobs.photography/ **New episodes are released every other Monday.** LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE so we know what you enjoy. Thank you for watching, Liv and Pat

Ep27 Unplugged Conversations with Hall of Fame songwriter Danny Myrick and Entrepreneur Scott Jacobs

In our new episode of The Hunter and Hippie Podcast, we sit down with artist and entrepreneur, Scott Jacobs and singer, songwriter, Danny Myrick.During this intimate conversation with Hall of Fame Songwriter, Danny Myrick, we discuss his incredible journey from growing up in a gospel family band to becoming a renowned songwriter in both gospel and country music. He's written songs for names like, Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Craig Morgan, LoCash, and more.As the episode continues, we learn about how he got involved in Deadwood's Wild West Songwriter's Fest which is held every October and how it became Scott's inspiration to launching The Art of Song, a new concert series held at Jacobs Gallery in Deadwood.The conversation covers a diverse range of topics including the influence of AI on music production, Danny's emotional induction into the Mississippi Songwriter Hall of Fame, and his inspiring work with Songwriting with Soldiers, an organization for U.S. veterans.Don't miss this heartfelt discussion filled with personal anecdotes, industry insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at the art of songwriting.CHAPTERS:- 00:00 Introduction to Olivia and Pat- 01:05 Meet Our Special Guests: Danny Myrick and Olivia's Dad- 01:47 Danny Myrick's Musical Journey- 04:47 The Songwriting Process in Nashville- 13:47 Impact of AI on Music Production- 23:09 Danny Myrick's Hall of Fame Induction- 30:40 The Deadwood Songwriter Festival- 35:39 Bringing Hall of Fame Songwriters to Festivals- 36:54 Excitement for Upcoming Artists and Events- 37:27 Joy Williams and the Civil Wars- 38:17 Highlighting Songwriters and Their Stories- 44:16 Creative Processes and Overcoming Blocks- 48:06 Personal Stories and Reflections- 53:56 Songwriting with Soldiers- 01:00:11 The Power of Songs and Emotional Connections- 01:07:39 Upcoming Events and Final ThoughtsSHOW NOTES & LINKS:- Danny Myrick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannymyrick/- Danny Myrick on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VnIRUWeM04JHxZvYkxJWv?si=0R13lL9YQXCVstHD96_ptQ- The Art of Song tickets and info: theartofsong.com- "Let Go of the Pain" by Danny Myrick- Songwriting with Soldiers: https://songwritingwithsoldiers.org **New episodes are released every other Monday.** We celebrate ONE YEAR recording our podcast with this episode! Thank you to everyone who has supported us in this amazing journey! Xo,Liv and Pat

Ep26 Aging Isn’t What You Think — It’s Better

Aging Isn’t What You Think — It’s Better!In Episode 26 of The Hunter and Hippie Podcast Pat and Olivia (I) delve into the topic of aging. We reflect on how it feels noticing the signs on signs, the lessons we've learned, as well as the personal growth and confidence that comes with getting older.They discuss how their perspectives on health, fitness, relationships, and self-discipline have evolved over their lives. From being more mindful of the time and energy they invest in different places to embracing the changes in their physical appearances.This candid conversation offers insights and inspiration for listeners of all ages.Join the community and explore how aging can be a beautiful journey of self-discovery and clarity.TIME STAMPS:- 00:00 Introduction to Olivia and Pat- 00:15 Diverse Topics and Strong Opinions- 01:10 Welcome to the Hunter and Hippie Community- 01:53 Episode 26: Aging Reflections- 02:58 Physical and Mental Changes with Aging- 07:35 Gym Routines and Health Priorities- 12:50 Diet and Lifestyle Adjustments- 15:31 Alcohol and Lifestyle Choices- 20:24 Social Media and Being Present- 27:43 Evaluating Time Spent on Apps- 27:57 Quality Time and Setting Examples- 28:46 Gym Adventures with Hailey- 30:43 Self-Discipline and Healthy Choices- 36:42 Understanding Internal Family Systems- 45:51 Advice to Our Younger Selves- 55:05 Embracing Aging and Self-Acceptance**New episodes come out every other Monday!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments!Thanks for watching!Xo,Liv and Pat