The Renaissance Brothers Podcast

Retire at Halftime: Redefining Wealth, Purpose, and “Recreational Employment” — with Kyle Kuyat, CFP®

Retirement doesn’t have to be the finish line — it can be halftime. In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Mike and Russ sit down with Kyle Kuyat, CFP® of Defining Wealth to unpack what it really means to “retire at halftime” and design a life you actually want to live. From the “I wish I knew that sooner” conversations to the Rubik’s Cube of healthcare, taxes, and investments, Kyle explains why so many high earners are wealthy on paper but stuck mentally when it comes to pulling the ripcord. You’ll hear how early retirees in their 40s and 50s are navigating purpose, lifestyle, and family dynamics, why great savers struggle to become confident spenders, and how couples can get on the same page before money fights derail their dreams. If you’re wondering, “Do I have enough — and what would I even do next?” this conversation will help you start defining wealth on your own terms. Work with Kyle: https://definingwealth.com/book-an-explore-call/ [https://definingwealth.com/book-an-explore-call/] Learn more: https://definingwealth.com [https://definingwealth.com/]

From Ghosted to Hired: Get 3–5x More Interviews in Today’s Broken Job Market

The job market is broken. Most candidates send hundreds of applications and hear nothing back. Former college football coach and executive recruiter John Yenney has spent 20 years watching great people get filtered out by systems that were never designed to find them. In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, John breaks down exactly why cold applications fail, how ATS filters quietly bury qualified candidates, and why referrals and direct outreach to hiring managers are the fastest path to more interviews. You’ll get real outreach scripts, mindset shifts to escape the spray-and-pray grind, and a clear game plan for interviewing at an elite level — without burning 8 hours a day on job boards. If you’re an engineer or professional stuck in today’s market, this episode gives you a concrete path from ignored to hired. Connect with John: John Yenney Managing Director GBA Consulting Corp. 360 334 1873 john@11gba.com [john@11gba.com] https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyenney/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyenney/] GBA Website [https://johnyenney.carrd.co/] Select a Date & Time - Calendly [https://calendly.com/john-11gba/new-meeting?month=2026-03]

Reinvention Without Limits: Wealth, Risk, and Crossing Oceans with Cyndi Peach

In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, we speak with Cyndi Peach, a technology leader, commercial real estate investor, and rock star whose career reflects disciplined reinvention. During her 30 years at Intel, she helped drive strategic adoption that doubled revenue in the High Performance Computing (HPC) sector, working across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Finance. Alongside her corporate career, she built a diversified commercial real estate portfolio across multiple property types, including government-leased, retail, and residential investments. We explore investing, risk, and decision-making, along with the mindset required to pursue bold challenges — including her recent Atlantic crossing aboard a 50-foot catamaran! Beyond business, Cyndi is also the lead singer in a tribute band with her husband.

Ending the Year with Purpose: Looking Back So We Can Move Ahead

In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Russ and Mike discuss ending 2025 in reflection of the year behind us. As the year comes to a close, we slow things down and look back with intention. What helped us grow? What stretched us past our comfort zone? What surprised us along the way? This episode is not about resolutions or pressure. It is about honest reflection, lessons learned, and carrying forward what actually matters into 2026! Happy New Year!

Happiness Is a Team Sport with Scott Crabtree from Happy Brain Science

In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Russ and Mike sit down with Happy Brain Science founder Scott Crabtree to tackle loneliness, happiness, and why your brain literally works better when you’re connected to other people. They dive into psychological safety at work, the loneliness “epidemic,” and how tech, social media, and even air conditioning changed how we relate. Scott strips away the clichés and shows how happiness is less about “good vibes” and more about specific choices you repeat on purpose. Choose happiness on purpose: Treat it like daily choices, not a random mood. * Subdue stress: Turn stress into fuel with exercise, mindfulness, and connection. * Practice real positivity: Picture your best future, notice what’s good, skip fake “good vibes only.” * Get into flow: Do something hard-but-doable for 20+ minutes with clear goals, no multitasking. * Prioritize people: Relationships are your top asset—reach out, listen, forgive, volunteer. * Set tech guardrails: Use limits and “reach out before scroll” so screens don’t replace real people.