Pave Your Own Path

Matt Eckstein
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Pave Your Own Path Podcast

Many people are excited and ready to show the world their new talents learned from college or previous experiences. However, a majority of individuals find themselves lost, stuck, or afraid to pave their own path. The goal of this podcast is to interview a wide variety of young individuals who have found success in their passions. Success is not defined by the amount of money one accumulates. So let's leave it up to our guests to define it themselves and tell us their stories.

  1. Matt "Honeybee" Little - Pianist Composer

    08/09/2020

    Matt "Honeybee" Little - Pianist Composer

    Matt discusses growing up in Philadelphia in the 80's and how his love for playing piano started at 6 years old. He mentions how he got the nickname "Honeybee" from an unfortunate camping accident. We also talk about how his initial inspiration to pursue music stemmed from a conversation with a band, which ultimately lead him to applying to Berklee College of Music. Throughout the podcast, Matt shares his experience within the music world and with well known artists/performe...

    1h 22m
  2. MK Hurlbutt - Chorus Meditation - Cofounder

    24/08/2020

    MK Hurlbutt - Chorus Meditation - Cofounder

    Mary Kate Hurlbutt (MK) grew up in central California and has lived all over the state. Being involved in drama performances from a young age helped MK develop her creative spirit. Throughout our conversation, MK talks about her love for entertaining others. She also mentions a talent show which lead to teaching Tara VanDerveer (Women's Basketball Coach at Stanford University) the dance moves to "Beat It'. After attending Stanford University and getting ready to apply ...

    1h 35m
  3. Coltin Griffith - Television Production - Embodying Passion and Perseverance

    17/08/2020

    Coltin Griffith - Television Production - Embodying Passion and Perseverance

    Coltin grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and discusses his love for radio from an early age. The importance to entertain others was and will always be Coltin's passion. We talk about how the decision to change his major would ultimately encourage him to take a leap into the world of television production. Coltin shares the discomfort he experienced when moving across the nation to Los Angeles. He also mentions an unexpected setback that pushed him back to his hometown.&n...

    1h 23m
  4. Kim Giannone - Photographer - Polaris Photo Lab

    10/08/2020

    Kim Giannone - Photographer - Polaris Photo Lab

    Kim shares her experience growing up in Philadelphia being financially compromised yet academically motivated. Books became her way to escape into a realm that showed her the bigger picture of life and ultimately how her situation would improve. Throughout her story, Kim gives shout outs to many mentors and friends, showing the appreciation she had for their time and life lessons. We talk about her adventures hiking from Mexico to Canada and also the Appalachian Trail. ...

    1h 19m
  5. Elyse Rylander - OUT There Adventures - Founder - Empowering Youth in LGBTQ+

    03/08/2020

    Elyse Rylander - OUT There Adventures - Founder - Empowering Youth in LGBTQ+

    Elyse talks about growing up in a small town just outside of Madison, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in communication arts, gender studies, and LGBT studies. Elyse is the founder of an organization called Out There Adventures (OTA). The goal of OTA is to empower queer young people through their connection with the natural world. Elyse discusses the many obstacles she faced when creating OTA and the magical moments that have kept...

    1h 25m
  6. Lexi Lindsey - Musician - Social Media Marketing Manager

    27/07/2020

    Lexi Lindsey - Musician - Social Media Marketing Manager

    Lexi discusses her childhood and the importance basketball played in her life at an early age. The drums started calling her name in middle school where she would later find extreme bliss performing for others in her college band. Lexi mentions how she balanced working multiple jobs, attending school, and being in a band all at the same time. She is currently working as a social media market manager for a restaurant organization called The McNellie's Group in Oklahoma. ...

    57 min
  7. Hannah McGowan - Outdoor Enthusiast & World Traveler - Focuses on Empowering Others

    20/07/2020

    Hannah McGowan - Outdoor Enthusiast & World Traveler - Focuses on Empowering Others

    Warning: you will find yourself laughing, imagining, and craving to be outdoors while listening to this episode. Throughout this episode, Hannah discusses her childhood and the adventures she experienced in her life. Hannah values surrounding herself with positive and empowered females that share her love for the outdoors. She also works with an organization called Mission Saipal, which concentrates on lifting the status of the women of Nepal. We talk about the commonalities...

    1h 10m
  8. Alex Prichodko - Co-Founder of Logan Square Improv - Comedian

    06/07/2020

    Alex Prichodko - Co-Founder of Logan Square Improv - Comedian

    Alex shares his story of growing up in Carmel, Indiana from an early age. He mentions that he was heavily involved in extra curricular activities and sports throughout school. Alex gives a shout out to his favorite teacher, who everyone from the area will remember. We discuss what it was like to get on stage for the first time in both a band and comedy setting. The episode ends with us talking about his business, Logan Square Improv, where he hosts improv shows and als...

    1h 27m
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About

Many people are excited and ready to show the world their new talents learned from college or previous experiences. However, a majority of individuals find themselves lost, stuck, or afraid to pave their own path. The goal of this podcast is to interview a wide variety of young individuals who have found success in their passions. Success is not defined by the amount of money one accumulates. So let's leave it up to our guests to define it themselves and tell us their stories.

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  • Creator
    Matt Eckstein
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Pave Your Own Path
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