The Special Generalist Podcast

Ep 14 | Kellen Kersten

Kellen Kersten [https://www.instagram.com/k2.moves/?hl=en], entrepreneur, adventure runner, co-owner of Embrace North [https://embracenorth.com/], and former MEd, Teacher. Kellen discusses the recent struggles of regulation and scale with his Sauna and Cold Therapy business in the city of Minneapolis and the future of the business. As well as the modern disconnect with fundamental human needs such as being outside, healthy stress, running, etc. Kellen speaks on behalf of his experience running from Duluth, MN to the Twin Cities (170 miles) and the unique perspective that was only offered through such conditions. Follow me @TheSpecialGeneralist Subscribe for more content

Ep 13 | Jake Thompson (Compete Every Day)

Jake Thompson, [https://jakeathompson.com/] professional speaker, leadership advisor, and author of the book titled Compete Every Day [https://www.competeeveryday.com/products/compete-every-day-book]. He is the Chief Encouragement Officer and has worked with numerous leaders and organizations many featured in Forbes. His message delivers the idea of reaching your potential through competing against yourself. Listen with Peyton and Jake as they touch on several of the book's concepts and ideas and how they blend in with Peyton's thoughts. Jake was a great resource and is an example of a modern-day entrepreneur. You can find his podcast here [https://open.spotify.com/show/0o4cJkMH3OBBb5NmJ6Ij7J?si=a03e5336823146fa]. His Instagram is here. [https://www.instagram.com/jakethompsonspeak]

Ep 12 | Carmine Gallo (Power of Communication)

Carmine Gallo [https://www.carminegallo.com/], popular keynote speaker, communication advisor, and international bestselling author, two books of which I had the pleasure of reading the first Talk Like Ted. [https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Like-TED-Public-Speaking-Secrets/dp/1250041120] Was used in the modeling of my first and recent keynote speech. The other book, newly released titled The Bezos Blueprint  [https://www.amazon.com/Bezos-Blueprint-Communication-Greatest-Salesman/dp/1250278333] This guest has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and on CNBC, MSNBC, and ABC's 20 for 20. Tony Robbins calls his book titled Five Stars, an "enormously valuable Tool for entrepreneurs and Leaders in every field."

Ep 11 | Kumar Mehta PhD (Potential Best and The Innovation Biome)

Kumar Mehta PhD, [https://www.kumarmehta.com/] is an author, his two books, The Exceptionals and Innovation Biome are #1 Amazon bestselling . He writes regularly for organizations like Forbes. He has a long and diverse history/experience. He was Senior Director at Microsoft for 14 years, a CEO of several organizations. He is actively the Principal and Founder of an organization titled Bridges Insight, a think tank committed to personal and organization excellence. He is also currently Senior Research Fellow at University of Southern California, focused on a Center for Digital Future. As well as Board Member of a non profit called Committee for Children. Lastly – he holds a doctorate in Pharmaceutical Socioeconomics.  Peyton and Mehta discuss his two books and Kumar's philosophies around development and innovation through his experience and research

Ep 10 | Robert Fuller (Powerlifting and Coaching)

Robert Fuller, International Power Lifter, coach, teacher, brings insights and practice derived from his various experiences. From training for 38 years, working with young adults, head coaching in the IFL (Indoor Football League) and developing athletes. Peyton and Robert talk about many topics such as programming philosophies, young adult decisions, multi sport vs single sport, and a lot more. Tune into the full episode.