Between the Highs: Life Before the Logo - with Mack Ridgeway

9. Reva Triantos, Part 2: "But God": Running on Empty and Finding Redemption

In Part 2 of Reva Triantos' story on Between the Highs, we explore her incredible journey from absolute rock bottom to building a luxury six-figure business. Reva shares how she navigated homelessness with a toddler, a terrifying custody battle, and feelings of profound hopelessness. But a simple billboard reading "But God" changed everything. From using TV dinner trays as cake counters to finding grace, Reva's story is a raw testament to resilience, faith, and the power of refusing to be a victim.

8: Reva Triantos, Part 1: Surviving The Unimaginable

Episode 008: Reva Triantos – Part 1: Surviving The Unimaginable In this raw episode of Between the Highs , Mack speaks with Reva Triantos, founder of Blushed by Reva. Reva bravely details her early trauma, from surviving a near-fatal accident at age three to navigating severe poverty, losing her father, and experiencing homelessness as a teen mom. Together, they discuss the heavy labels trauma creates and the sheer resilience required to keep moving forward. Join us for a powerful conversation about finding profound hope in the darkest places.

7. Matt Campbell, Part 2: Launch & Loss (Suicide Awareness)

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide. If you or a loved one is struggling, you are not alone. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org [https://988lifeline.org]. Available 24/7. Host Mack Ridgeway and Matt Campbell share a deeply moving conversation about life, lobbying, and surviving loss. Matt opens up about the tragic loss of his son to suicide, his ongoing journey of grief, and finding strength through faith. Learn more about his cause at michaelchartefoundation.com [https://www.michaelchartefoundation.com]

6. Matt Campbell, Part 1: From the Railroad Tracks to the Capitol

Host Mack Ridgeway sits down with Matt Campbell, President of Georgia Matters. We explore life behind the logo, diving into Campbell's journey from a teenage father in Richmond Hill to a CSX railroad conductor. Discover how he overcame early adversity and transitioned into the state Capitol to become a passionate lobbyist for railroad workers. It’s not a story of overnight success; it’s about the hard work that happens in between the peaks.

5. John Reynolds, Part 2 : If You're Not Growing, You're Dying: Surviving the 10-Year Mark

In this episode, Mack Ridgeway continues his conversation with John Reynolds to uncover the gritty reality of building a massive company from the ground up. John shares his chaotic early days- including heavy regulatory fines and accidentally flooding buildings - and how his business survived the 2008 recession. We dive into the raw truth of entrepreneurship, his "duck in the water" mindset , and why true leadership means getting out of the way so your team can thrive. It is packed with hard-earned wisdom for any business owner!