Gamers Growing UP

GGUP #15 - Meet: Shimmer Island

Find Shimmer Island at:https://shimmerisland.com/IG/TikTok @shimmerislandSpotify: https://bit.ly/GGUShimmerThe 15th Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with the music artist Shimmer Island [Jeremy] to discover what life is like as a musician living between Austin, Texas & Bali, Indonesia. Listen in to hear his winding path from garage bands to big business meetings and how all of that ended up with him traveling the world to reconnect with his inner artist. Hear it all on this week's episode of GGUP!🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 Intro0:55 GGUP THEME SONG1:51 Meet: Shimmer Island4:25 Why NBA Jam?6:15 What Matters Most13:43 How to Run a Kickstarter Campaign17:27 What It Means to Be a Musician20:44 Making Money as an Independent Artist29:09 Building a Brand Online37:47 AI & The Music Industry55:35 Jeremy's Life Journey1:05:07 Video Games & Real Life Skills1:08:33 What Inspires You?1:22:05 Friendships Across a Lifetime1:23:13 Health Check-In1:28:20 What Does Fulfillment Mean to You?1:29:08 Finding Your Purpose1:29:49 Counter Spell1:37:25 Cheat Codes: Advice to Your Younger Self1:44:49 Closing Words1:47:06 Subscribe : )⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!

GGUP #14 - Meet The: Career Transformation Coach

Connect with Troy Droegemueller on Instagram @getyourcareerhttps://www.instagram.com/getyourcareer or connect with him on his website https://subscribepage.io/TTVDF4 The 14th Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with Troy Drogemuller - a Career Transformation Coach who spends his time helping others realign their lives to live more true to their inner values. If you've ever felt a bit lost in life or are working a job that you're not finding fulfilling you won't want to miss this week's episode. Hear it all on this week's episode of GGUP!🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 Intro0:35 GGUP THEME SONG1:31 Meet: Troy24:02 Troy's Career Journey38:51 Friendships & Networking44:40 STAT CHECK!47:32 Fulfillment50:40 Purpose52:30 Counter Spell1:03:14 Cheat Codes1:05:31 Subscribe : )⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!

GGUP #13 - Meet The: Entrepreneur who is SELLING COMPANIES at 26

The 13th Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with Shoale - a friend from Nick's past who shares his journey starting and selling companies at only 26 years old! Hear about how he got his start in Health Tech, what he thinks of the Biomedical Engineering & Computer Science Degrees he earned and some hot takes about working for Big Corporate America all on this week's episode of GGUP!🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 Intro0:37 GGUP THEME SONG1:33 Meet: Shoale7:17 Falling in Love with Physics17:50 The Exited Founder21:26 Dreams & Drive: Health Tech30:20 The Mercenary Builder49:14 Taking Risks & Betting on Yourself52:31 Breaking Into Freelancing1:00:19 The Degrees Debate1:10:53 Confidence, Breakups & Growth1:35:49 Subscribe : )⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!

GGUP #12 - Meet The: Historian Working in a Scrap Yard?

The 12th Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with Mark - a friend who has walked the winding path of navigating his early career and now is mapping out where he wants the next chapter to take him. Listen in to find out what life is like working in insurance, what its like to go to grad school for history and how a historian ended up finding happiness working in a Scrap & Salvage Yard!🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 Intro0:26 GGUP THEME SONG1:20 Meet: Mark4:29 The Scrap & Salvage Industry12:11 Career Goals & Next Steps13:41 Challenges & Proud Moments21:42 Compensation24:46 Job Security25:53 AI & The Future of Work32:49 College & Career Path41:45 Gaming Skills in Real Life45:50 Heroes & Inspiration48:59 Societal Pressure & Success54:09 Relationships & Friendships1:04:10 Health & Wellness1:15:47 Life Satisfaction & Purpose1:25:34 Counter Spell1:34:26 Cheat Codes1:49:21 SUBSCRIBE : )⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!

GGUP #11 - Meet The: Construction Manager Who Runs an Urbanist Book Club

Filming this episode literally got me a job and ended a year of unemployment :) Follow your heart and your dreams ✨The 11th Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with Caleb - a friend navigating the early chapters of his career right after a major pivot into a new side of the profession. Listen in to hear about Caleb's time in the army, stories of him & Nick in architecture school and what life is like working as a Construction Manager who runs an Urbanist Book Club. 🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 Hook0:17 GGUP THEME SONG1:12 Meet: Caleb10:13 Career Path: From Architecture to Construction Management13:58 What Does a Construction Manager Actually Do?20:22 How to Get a Job (Tips & Networking Advice)23:32 Networking as an Introvert34:22 Pay & Compensation in Architecture38:35 Caleb's Origin Story: Military, Architecture School & Health Struggles42:30 Pivotal Moments & The Venice Biennale44:07 Travel, Perspective & Why You Should Go Now58:32 Relationships & Making Friends as an Adult1:03:22 Health Bar Check-In (Out of 100)1:04:10 What Makes a Fulfilling Life?1:18:50 Counter Spell — Caleb Asks the Questions1:04:10 Cheat Codes: Advice to 17-Year-Old You1:20:40 Would You Recommend This Career?1:21:02 Subscribe : )⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!