Finding Fulfillment

This episode is a little different. It’s not what happens in life, it’s how you choose to respond. Enjoy.

Seth Williams is a veterinary medicine student at the University of Missouri, based in Columbia, MO. Seth and I first met in the University of Miami Drumline, and proceeded to share the drum chair in both Men’s and Women’s Basketball bands, as well as each serving terms as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia chapter president. Along with both studying music business and entertainment at UM, we have quite a few things in common! In this episode, we take a deeper look at Seth’s upbringing and family dynamic, as well as the impact of growing up within the Jewish community of St. Louis. Seth has made some significant pivots in his life, and we take a look at what went into making those decisions, and how they’ve shaped him into the soon-to-be veterinarian, husband and now father! As always, thank you for listening, and please SUBSCRIBE on iTunes and leave a review!

Todd “Toddzilla” Austin is a musician, songwriter, bandleader and guitar expert based in Nashville, TN. Originally from Greensboro, NC, Todd has been a Nashville icon for over 20 years, with his signature style and jaw-dropping guitar performances. He has also been a fixture for many years as electric guitar guru at Nashville’s premier independent professional music store, Corner Music. Todd and I go back to the roots and discovery of music and guitar in his life, and how creativity and artistic expression has been paramount from the very beginning. We also cover strategies to reveal and nurture your own true personal identity and essence, and how important it is to be bold, loud and proud with what makes YOU special. In addition, we officially announced the launch of our new musical endeavor, Toddzilla’s Rip-Roarin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Big Top…hopefully coming to a town near you! Please leave a rating and review however you discovered this show, and go find yourself some Fulfillment :). findingfulfillment.blubrry.net

Jenny Denk is a board-certified music therapist and bereavement coordinator based in Austin, Texas. I met Jenny in The Band of the Hour marching band at the University of Miami, and our collective love for the school and its’ athletics has kept us in touch over the years. I find music therapy absolutely fascinating, and Jenny has been active in three different cities over 8 years in the field. We discuss the challenges of attending a university far from home, how to stay grounded in the face of isolation, and how to bring pieces of home along with you wherever you go. We also discuss how her faith guides her music therapy practice, as well as influences all aspects of her life. Show Notes: www.musictherapy.org – American Music Therapy Association Homepage www.cbmt.org – The Certification Board for Music Therapists Music to Check Out: Andy Grammar – “Fresh Eyes”

David Ask is a vocalist, published author and product designer based in Nashville, TN. In our most personal episode thus far, we discuss growing up in musical households, and how that contributed to the paths we eventually pursued later in life. We also examined our individual faith journeys as Christian men, and the ups and downs that life puts us through, which can challenge even the most firmly-believed tenants and values we have in life. Please visit David’s website [http://www.davidask.com]for links to his music (also on Spotify), as well as the children’s book he wrote, Fire and Ice: “The Very Scary Noise in the Trunk.” Lastly, David’s StatGuardPlus Thermostat Cover with Combination Lock is available at Home Depot.