Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody

From Coffee to Community: How Jamie Buttars Is Brewing Hope Through Cache Coffee

What if a cup of coffee could do more than wake you up? In Episode 17 of Everyone Has A Story, we sit down with Jamie Buttars, founder of Cache Coffee, to talk about much more than coffee beans, roasting, and business. Jamie shares the story behind how Cache Coffee got started, the challenges of building something from the ground up, and the vision that continues to drive him every day. But this conversation goes far beyond business. Jamie opens up about the importance of community, connection, and looking out for one another. We discuss the role Cache Coffee plays in helping support veterans, creating meaningful relationships, and being a part of suicide prevention efforts throughout the community. In a world where so many people silently struggle, Jamie believes that sometimes a simple conversation over a cup of coffee can make a bigger difference than we realize. This episode is packed with powerful reminders about service, purpose, and the impact one person can have when they genuinely care about the people around them. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a veteran, someone who has faced mental health struggles, or simply someone who loves hearing stories of people making a difference, this episode will leave you inspired. Jamie is a reminder that success isn't always measured by profits, buildings, or accolades. Sometimes success is measured by the lives you've touched, the people you've helped, and the hope you've given someone when they needed it most. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite drink, and join us for a conversation about business, community, service, purpose, and what it really means to make a difference. 🎙 Hosted by Kam Spackman & Cody Traveller Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Every person has a story, and Jamie Buttars' story is one worth listening to.

I Challenge You To Fail | The Braydon Christensen Story

Some people walk into a room and instantly raise the energy level. Braydon Christensen—better known to many as "Ol' Son"—is one of those people. In this episode of Everyone Has A Story, Kam and Cody sit down with a lifelong friend whose outlook on life is nothing short of contagious. Braydon is the kind of guy who has every reason to be bitter about some of the challenges he's faced, yet somehow chooses gratitude, optimism, and hard work every single day. Throughout this conversation, Braydon opens up about some of the toughest trials he's endured, the lessons they've taught him, and how those experiences shaped the man he is today. We dive into his journey of building a business, setting ambitious goals, chasing dreams, and navigating the ups and downs that come with creating a life you're proud of. But what makes this episode special isn't just the stories—it's the mindset. One statement Braydon makes during this conversation stopped us in our tracks: "I challenge you to fail." Think about that for a minute. In a world where most people are terrified of failure, Braydon flips the script. He believes failure isn't something to avoid—it's something to pursue. It's proof you're trying. It's proof you're growing. It's proof you're willing to step outside your comfort zone and chase something bigger than yourself. This episode is packed with practical advice, hard-earned wisdom, spiritual insights, and the kind of motivation that leaves you wanting to get up and do something meaningful with your life. Whether he's talking about business, family, faith, personal growth, or simply showing up every day with a positive attitude, Braydon brings an enthusiasm that is impossible to ignore. He's a cowboy through and through—tough, hardworking, resilient, and authentic. But more importantly, he's living proof that your circumstances don't have to define your future. If you've ever felt stuck...If you've ever been afraid to take a chance...If you've ever wondered whether your failures are holding you back... This episode is for you. Sit back, turn up the volume, and spend an hour with Ol' Son. We promise you'll leave inspired, challenged, and maybe even ready to fail a little more than you were before. Because sometimes the biggest successes in life begin with the courage to fail. 🎙️ Listen now and let us know what your biggest takeaway was from Braydon's story.

The Power of Perspective| Jake Christensen

Episode 15 of Everyone Has A Story is one that truly puts life into perspective. This week, we sit down with local Preston, Idaho rancher Jake Christensen. On the outside, Jake is one of the happiest, most positive people you could ever meet. But behind that smile is a life filled with challenges, heartbreak, resilience, and unbelievable strength. Jake opens up about losing his dad at a very young age and what that loss did to him growing up. He talks about living life with a hearing disability and the struggles that came with trying to navigate the world feeling different. As if that wasn’t enough, Jake also shares his current battle with a rare tumor located deep inside his pelvis — something extremely difficult to remove and something that has changed his life in ways most people could never imagine. But what makes this episode so powerful isn’t just the hard things Jake has gone through… it’s the way he chooses to live despite them. Through every setback, every diagnosis, and every challenge life has thrown at him, Jake continues to show up with gratitude, humor, kindness, and a love for life that is contagious. He talks about ranching, family, faith, mental strength, and the importance of keeping your head up even when life feels unfair. He also speaks so highly of his loving wife, who has stood beside him through it all and continues to be one of his greatest supports. This conversation is raw, emotional, inspiring, and incredibly eye opening. It’s a reminder that you truly never know what somebody is carrying behind closed doors. Jake’s story will make you laugh, make you reflect, and most importantly, make you appreciate life a little more. No matter what you’re currently facing, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to keep pushing forward. Because at the end of the day… everyone truly does have a story.

Everyone Has a Story: The Reason Behind the Mic

For the first time, Kam Spackman and Cody Traveller sit down and open up about the real reason behind starting the “Everyone Has a Story” podcast. Before all the guests, before all the conversations, before the cameras and microphones, there were two people who simply wanted to create something real for their community. This episode is raw, personal, emotional, and honest. Kam and Cody talk about the experiences that shaped them into who they are today, including adoption, losing children, grief, anxiety, stress, faith, family, and the everyday struggles that so many people silently carry. They open up about the moments that broke them, the moments that built them, and why meaningful conversations matter now more than ever. This podcast was never created just for views or entertainment. It was built to remind people that they are not alone. In a world where everyone seems to hide behind highlights and filters, “Everyone Has a Story” was created to give people a place to be real, vulnerable, and understood. This episode explains the mission behind the podcast, where it all started, what it means to Kam and Cody personally, and where they hope it goes in the future. More than anything, it’s a reminder that every single person you pass in life is fighting battles, carrying memories, overcoming hardships, and living a story worth hearing. It’s finally time for the community to truly get to know the people behind the microphones. Welcome to “Everyone Has a Story.”

From Rock Bottom to Running Tattles | Trisha Montes’ Story of Grit, Family & Small-Town Success

What does it really take to build a successful restaurant in a small town? This week on Everyone Has A Story, we sit down with Trisha Montes, co-owner of Tattles, for a conversation that goes way deeper than food. Trisha opens up about the journey that led her and her mom to becoming the sole owners of one of the most talked about restaurants in town. She shares how the opportunity to purchase Tattles even came about, the pressure and uncertainty of taking that leap, and what it has truly taken behind the scenes to grow the business into what it is today. But this episode is more than just a business story. Before Tattles was ever an idea, Trisha went through some incredibly difficult seasons in life. In this conversation, she gets vulnerable about the struggles, setbacks, and personal battles that shaped who she is today. We talk about resilience, anxiety, hard decisions, long hours, and what it feels like to carry the weight of a business while still trying to be there for everyone around you. We also dive into the fun side of things too — the atmosphere at Tattles, what makes it special to the community, some of the customer favorite menu items, and how they’ve expanded and continued to grow over the years. From working in the kitchen, to waiting tables, to handling the pressure that comes with ownership, Trisha is proof that hard work and heart still matter. This one is real, emotional, inspiring, and full of moments that so many people will relate to whether you own a business or not. If you’ve ever wondered what someone might be carrying behind the smile they wear every day, this episode is for you.