The Garden

Drew Korf
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Conversations about finding your calling and building a life around pursuing it.

  1. #44: Failure Is A Part of the Journey | Shane Perry

    2D AGO

    #44: Failure Is A Part of the Journey | Shane Perry

    Shane Perry is a custom home builder and firefighter in Billings, Montana. In this episode, Shane talks about how hard work and failing forward has been a constant theme throughout the chapters in his life, and how those two practices have led him to success in everything from college sports to business. Key Highlights:- How growing up on a ranch with entrepreneurial parents shapes work ethic - Going from D1 walk-on to earning significant playing time - Being medically retired from football and reversing the downward spiral that resulted from it - Firefighting creating extreme humility - Going from no experience to making the leap to GC in the construction industry - Ultramarathons and having something hard to pursue at all times Shane is the kind of guy who wants to see everyone around him win, and his energy is contagious. I'm thrilled to share his story with you and hope you have as many takeaways from it as I did. Thanks for listening.Be Where Your Feet Are. Follow Shane & Perry Built:Shane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shaneperry/ Perry Built's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrybuiltllc/ Show Chapters:00:00 Growing Up Ranching 03:16 Entrepreneurial Parents 04:25 Football 09:11 Walking On to a D1 Program 11:16 Bozeman MT 14:00 Medically Retired From Football 21:09 Identity Crisis 25:36 Fire Service and New Purpose 30:30 Ultramarathons 32:40 Zion 100K Ultra 44:40 Lessons That Stick 48:28 Chasing Annual Ultras 49:45 Firefighting 52:24 Humility (Get Up & Walk!) 56:20 Construction 01:02:45 Mentors 01:07:32 Next Play Mentality 01:08:29 What's The Worst Case? 01:10:05 Process Over Outcome 01:13:00 Separating Your Days 01:17:14 Small Wins 01:20:50 Gratitude And Faith 01:24:54 Starting Perry Built 01:28:51 Imposter Syndrome 01:32:53 Curiosity Beats Ego 01:41:38 Keep Going 01:45:38 Final Sign Off

    1h 46m
  2. #43: Forge Your Own Path | Mercede Hittmeier

    APR 13

    #43: Forge Your Own Path | Mercede Hittmeier

    Mercede Hittmeier is a yoga instructor with over a decade of teaching. In today's episode, Mercede shares her story of how following her intuition led her to pursuing careers in modeling, massage, barre, and finally guided her to yoga. Along the way, she lived all over the world and gained valuable insights about what it looks like to follow her calling along the way. Can't wait for you to hear her stories. Key Moments and Insights: Nicaragua yoga retreatHow do you bring back lessons after traveling?Moving to New York CityHandling burnout and knowing when to pivotDiscovering yogaThe value of community and Home Mercede's yoga class was a blessing for me in my first year of business, and her contagious energy is something that I've wanted to find a way to emulate since I've met her. Can't wait for you to hear her story! Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are. Follow Mercede: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercedeblackorchid/ Follow The Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegarden.podcast/ TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@thegarden.podcast Follow Drew Korf: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf Show Chapters: 00:00 Nicaraguan Yoga Retreat 04:35 Vacationing As A Mom 06:24 Bringing Home Lessons 09:11 Origin Story 13:12 Acts of Service 16:20 Burnout And Barre 20:43 New York 26:53 Trust And Support 31:00 Manifestation Without Expectations 33:41 What Matters 39:42 Coming Home 41:16 Embrace the Suck 42:20 Trust Opportunities 46:58 Conviction Over Opinions 50:40 No Option to Quit 52:42 The Importance of Community 57:19 Billings, MT 01:00:06 Black Orchid Community 01:03:08 Finding Yoga Everywhere 01:08:28 Why I Instruct 01:13:16 Serving Through Teaching 01:17:19 Lessons & Blessin's

    1h 21m

  3. APR 8

    #42: We Were Craving Real-World Impact | Jessie Scelzi

    Jessie Scelzi is the co-founder of The Paddy Shack in Billings, MT. In today's episode, we focus on the "muddy middle," and why it's a uniquely valuable part of a story to share with other dream chasers. Jessie walks us through her career as a key player in many early-stage startups, and shares her story behind starting her own project with her husband, The Paddy Shack. Key Insights and Highlights: - Craving real-world impact - Set an ambitious vision and work backwards from there - Bringing third spaces to Montana - Building a business with your spouse - The priority pyramid framework - Your knowledge gaps are killing your potential. - Ask for help. I'm so glad we got to catch Jessie during this part of her journey, and I think her expertise in the startup world combined with her realtime experience launching The Paddy Shack is a gold mine of insights for founders and creatives. Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are, Drew Follow Jessie At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicascelzi/ Follow The Paddy Shack: Website: ⁠https://thepaddyshack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepaddyshackmt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Paddy-Shack-61571994161908/ Follow The Garden Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence⁠⁠⁠ Follow Drew Korf: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf Show Chapters: 00:00 Paddy Shack Origin Story 03:28 Burnout 07:13 Parenthood & Fulfillment 13:14 Community First 16:36 Craving Real World Impact 19:36 Take the Leap 25:44 When to Tell People Your Vision 30:45 Building With Your Spouse 35:18 Marriage/Business Boundaries 36:26 Priority Pyramid Framework 42:28 Be Where Your Feet Are 46:10 Honor Yourself 51:23 Asking For Help 55:34 Mentorship Value Exchange 01:01:52 Knowledge Gaps 01:05:06 Loose Agendas 01:08:30 Inviting Critical Feedback 01:12:39 Meetings 01:15:58 When Silence Is Strategic 01:18:48 Building Your Own Dream 01:20:53 Messy Middle Mindset 01:25:37 Handling Doubters And Naysayers 01:29:12 Paddy Shack Vision

    1h 34m
  4. #41: Building Yourself Instead of Finding Yourself | James Chapman

    MAR 30

    #41: Building Yourself Instead of Finding Yourself | James Chapman

    James Chapman is a writer, photographer, traveler, and the founder of Black Coffee Roasting Co. In today’s episode, we traveled to Missoula, MT and got to have a wide-ranging conversation about creative pursuits, storytelling, and building yourself. Key Insights and Highlights: Turning Pro with your creative pursuitThe impetus of Black Coffee Roasting Co.Leaving stability behindStories from behind the scenes of the coffee worldCan multiple creative ventures feed off of each other?Building yourself over finding yourself Spending the day with James felt like it made my life tangibly better, and I’m absolutely thrilled to share a couple of hours of the conversations we had with you today. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for listening! Be Where Your Feet Are, Drew Follow James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawsonatlas/  Substack: https://lawsonchapman.substack.com/  Follow Black Coffee Roasting: Website: https://www.blackcoffeeroastingco.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackcoffee.mt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackCoffeeRoastingCo/  Follow The Garden Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence⁠⁠ Follow Drew Korf: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf Show Chapters: 00:00 Turning Pro 01:38 Beating Perfectionism 05:35 Creativity 11:47 Coffee and Storytelling 15:18 Black Coffee Origin 18:49 Business Plan Meets Reality 25:18 Leaving Stability Behind 36:34 Why Small Business Matters 42:31 Building A Coffee Community 44:17 First Coffee Farm 46:55 The Roasting Dream 47:38 Stories from the Coffee World 01:05:29 Creative Outlets 01:11:56 Fighting Creative Blocks 01:19:26 Capturing Ideas 01:30:57 Play vs. Serious Work 01:33:03 Connection Over Isolation 01:35:01 It’s All About People. 01:39:09 Ralph Steadman Label 01:45:55 Be Up to Something 01:56:17 Hard Days Make Stories 02:02:25 Build Yourself 02:13:39 Enough. 02:20:01 Looking Ahead

    2h 23m
  5. #40: What's Your Misogi? | Solo Episode

    MAR 23

    #40: What's Your Misogi? | Solo Episode

    Drew Korf (that's me!) is the founder of The Garden Podcast and Storyline Media Co. In today's episode, I celebrate 40 episodes and turning 27. We tried a new format today, and the episode is 90 minutes of bite-sized lessons, quotes, books, insights, and frameworks that I gathered over the last year. Key Insights and Highlights: - Rebranding to The Garden - What's your Misogi? - Don't chase butterflies - Focus for the show this year - The year of the re-read - Perfection & procrastination - Growth without suffering - Work is the most dangerous addiction? - Talking to past & future Drew- Moving to Austin These episodes feel like a fun digital journal entry, and they're a ton of fun to share with you. I hope you enjoy it and find a takeaway or two that feel helpful in your life. Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are, - DK Follow Pressed for Presence At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/⁠ TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence⁠ Follow Drew Korf At: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf Show Chapters 00:00 New format! 02:26 1 year in! 04:47 What's Your Misogi? 06:02 The Garden 11:35 What's Behind the Garden 15:56 Future Vision 19:32 Focus on Great Guests 25:19 Quotes 31:52 Fear 40:07 Year of the Re-read 47:20 Tuesdays With Morrie 49:29 Purpose And Curiosity 53:41 Growth Without Suffering 59:32 Work Addiction 01:06:13 Nearsighted v. Farsighted 01:11:05 Black Coffee Theory 01:16:12 Advice To Past Self 01:25:19 Talking to 26yo Drew 01:29:21 Moving To Austin 01:32:29 Thanks for Listening

    1h 35m
  6. #39: How to Build a Sustainable Fitness Routine | Dayne Dyer

    MAR 16

    #39: How to Build a Sustainable Fitness Routine | Dayne Dyer

    Dayne Dyer is the founder of Beartooth Performance in Billings, Montana. In today's episode, we discuss how to create an effective training structure once you no longer have a team, coach, or sports season for structure. Key Insights: - Analysis paralysis trying to pick a plan - Treating workouts like a non-negotiable meeting - The basic principles of effective programs - How long does it take to see results? - Breaking down different types of fitness classes - Fitting fitness into your life - Why individualized programming matters This conversation is one of the more educational episodes that we've done, and I'm excited to bring Dayne's insights about fitness to you. Hope you dig it. Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are. Find Dayne Dyer: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠ Find Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/49bgyxBLMF1x6jYD59PB7d?si=6c6261e5f3ed4c7b⁠ Find Pressed for Presence: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence Show Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Life After Sports 02:30 Group Training 04:14 Structure and Boundaries 10:51 Choosing Methods and Principles 13:47 Progressive Overload 14:37 Picking a Modality 17:16 Commitment 21:15 The Noise in Fitness 27:04 How Long to Test a Program 35:16 Finding Coaches 38:51 Stop Training in Silos 41:25 Why Generic Plans Fail 43:02 Make Training Fun 45:50 Coaching 49:22 AI vs Real Coaching 55:29 Programming 01:11:36 Build Consistency 01:15:59 Tracking Progress With KPIs 01:16:50 Lifestyle Goals 01:25:43 Choosing The Right Gym 01:27:06 Integrity 01:33:18 Modality Breakdown 01:34:19 CrossFit 01:39:02 Hyrox 01:44:46 Pilates & Yoga 01:51:09 Mixing Modalities 01:53:57 Cycling 01:55:20 Strength Training 01:59:12 Recovery 02:05:38 Goals and Life 02:08:35 Principles Over Methods 02:11:44 Hybrid Athlete 02:22:44 Long-Term Consistency

    2h 28m

  7. MAR 9

    #38: Why I Walked Away from A Successful Corporate Career | William B. Henry

    William B. Henry is a founder, leadership coach, author, and speaker. In this episode, William shares his journey of spending 2 decades building a successful career in blood banking to later discovering his purpose and walking away from it all. Along the way, he realized something many high performers eventually face: success on paper doesn’t always mean fulfillment. He talks about his journey of rediscovering his purpose by helping people unlock their potential, think differently about success, and take meaningful steps toward the lives they’re meant to live. Key Moments & Takeaways: Learning work ethic from a single mother “Bigger, Stronger, Faster” Mentorship and opening doors Why great leaders focus on building systems and developing people The loneliness that comes with leadership Curiosity as a lifelong competitive advantage Money doesn't mean purpose “I’ve arrived… but where?” William has a rare ability to see potential in people and help them take the next step toward it. I’m grateful for this conversation and excited to share it with you. Thanks for listening.Be Where Your Feet Are. Follow William Henry At:Website: https://williambhenry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williambreonhenry/https://www.instagram.com/williambreonhenry/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/william.henry.927698 Follow Pressed for Presence At:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence Follow Drew Korf At:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf Show Chapters: 0:00 Sometimes You’re Forced Into Your Calling2:20 William’s Background & Early Work Ethic6:14 “Bigger, Stronger, Faster”12:11 Mentorship & Opening Doors in His Career18:24 Pride, Humility & Asking for Help22:12 Curiosity as a Competitive Advantage29:18 Leadership, Loneliness & Outgrowing Relationships40:51 When Success Stopped Feeling Like Purpose46:46 The Corvette Moment49:22 Leaving Corporate & Following Intuition56:46 Building a New Life1:17:02 Defining Success for Yourself1:19:18 What Actually Matters in Life1:34:19 Legacy & the Ripple Effect of Impact1:36:58 Curiosity, Legacy & What Comes Next

    1h 59m
  8. #37: Celebrating 10 Years of Satsang | Drew McManus

    MAR 3

    #37: Celebrating 10 Years of Satsang | Drew McManus

    Drew McManus is the lead singer of Satsang, and is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of his hit album The Story of You. In today’s episode, he talks about the last decade of identity shifts, self-forgiveness, and the reality of building something meaningful over time. Key Moments & Takeaways: - Touring for years playing to empty rooms before anything clicked -The Nepal trip that clarified, “It’s always been music” - The paradox of insecurity + destiny in high performers - The split between “tour life” and “home life” - How success can quietly change you - Losing alignment with yourself - Regulating emotions instead of being reactive - Learning to love yourself so you stop hurting other people - The 10-year anniversary tour It's one of my greatest honors getting to be good friends with Drew, and I'm excited to share this conversation with you. Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are. Follow Satsang At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satsang/ Follow Drew McManus At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drew_mcmanus_/ Follow Pressed for Presence At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence Follow Drew Korf At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf Show Chapters:0:00 Intro 3:03 What Are We Doing This For? 8:05 Closing a Chapter & Not Being the Same Person Anymore 12:54 “Life Goes On” & Realizing He Actually Did It 17:55 Destiny, Insecurity & Chasing Greatness 26:14 Nepal 36:09 Tour Life vs Home Life 47:37 Grief, Regret & Self-Forgiveness 58:23 Acting Right & Rebuilding Self-Respect 1:04:52 The Real Cost of Touring 1:17:35 Dharma, Spiritual Work & Meaning 1:32:18 Be Where You Are

    1h 57m
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Conversations about finding your calling and building a life around pursuing it.

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  • Creator
    Drew Korf
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Drew Korf
  • Show Website
    The Garden

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