Enthusiastic Life | with Brendan Walsh

Brendan Walsh
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Brendan Walsh is the host of the Enthusiastic Life podcast - where he interviews friends, colleagues, and all around interesting people to learn about their origin stories, what's made them successful, what lessons they've learned throughout life and most importantly what's bringing them joy

  1. Ep 31 - Brendan Walsh: From Host to Guest - Life, Podcasting & What Matters Most

    2D AGO

    Ep 31 - Brendan Walsh: From Host to Guest - Life, Podcasting & What Matters Most

    For the first time, Brendan Walsh — the host and founder of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast — steps into the guest seat as Ryan takes over the mic. This conversation pulls back the curtain on Brendan’s story, from his background and life experiences to the habits, mindsets, and lessons he’s picked up from the incredible guests he’s met along the way. They talk about what inspired him to start the podcast, what he’s learned through the process, and how those conversations have shaped the way he approaches life. More than anything, this episode is about perspective — slowing down, reflecting, and focusing on what truly matters. And most importantly, Brendan shares what’s bringing him joy these days. In this episode, we cover:  Brendan’s background and personal journey  The habits and mindsets he’s adopted from podcast guests  What inspired him to start The Enthusiastic Life Podcast His favorite part about building the show  Lessons learned through conversations with others  What’s currently bringing him the most joy 🎙 The Enthusiastic Life PodcastHosted by Brendan Walsh Produced by Ryan Dewan, Wave Media 📲 Instagram → @enthusiasticlifepod  📲 Facebook → Enthusiastic Life Podcast 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms.

    33 min
  2. Ep 30 - Matt Loria: AI, Cybersecurity, Podcasting & the Power of Modern Leadership

    APR 29

    Ep 30 - Matt Loria: AI, Cybersecurity, Podcasting & the Power of Modern Leadership

    In Episode 30, Brendan sits down with Matt Loria, CEO and Managing Partner of Auxiom, to talk about the journey from early sales roles to building and leading a high-performing technology and cybersecurity company. Matt shares stories from his early days selling extreme sports equipment, his experience working with Midwest Technology Leaders, and how those chapters shaped his approach to leadership and business. He walks through the process of starting and scaling Auxiom, the mindset required to build a strong team, and what it means to lead in today’s fast-moving tech landscape. They also dive into the impact of Vistage, the peer-to-peer leadership network both Matt and Brendan are part of, and Matt’s newest creative outlet — the BLTNT Podcast — where he’s exploring ideas around performance, mindset, and growth. This episode is about evolution, leadership, and building something that lasts. In this episode, we cover:  Matt’s early career and selling extreme sports equipment  His experience with Midwest Technology Leaders  Building and growing Auxiom into a cybersecurity and IT leader  What great leadership looks like in today’s environment  The role of Vistage in personal and professional growth  Why he started the BLTNT Podcast  Lessons from entrepreneurship, team building, and scaling a business 🎙 The Enthusiastic Life PodcastHosted by Brendan Walsh Produced by Ryan Dewan, Wave Media 📲 Instagram → @enthusiasticlifepod  📲 Facebook → Enthusiastic Life Podcast 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms.

    36 min
  3. Ep 29 - Cathy Harber: Reinventing Yourself Through Social Media & Content Creation

    APR 22

    Ep 29 - Cathy Harber: Reinventing Yourself Through Social Media & Content Creation

    In Episode 29, Brendan sits down with Cathy Harber, a Grosse Pointe-based realtor who has completely redefined what it looks like to succeed in real estate today. Cathy shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to building a thriving real estate career — and ultimately becoming a local social media standout by embracing content creation in a way few others in her space were willing to try. They dive into the mindset it takes to put yourself out there, how she built momentum through social platforms, and the pushback that comes when you choose to do things differently. Cathy also breaks down the simple but powerful formula behind her success — and why consistency, authenticity, and courage matter more than perfection. This conversation is about reinvention, creativity, and the willingness to bet on yourself. In this episode, we cover:  Cathy’s transition from stay-at-home mom to successful realtor  How she used social media to stand out in a traditional industry  The content strategy that helped her grow locally  Dealing with criticism and pushback when you break the norm  Why her journey helped inspire the creation of this podcast  Lessons on confidence, consistency, and trying something new 🎙 The Enthusiastic Life PodcastHosted by Brendan Walsh Produced by Ryan Dewan, Wave Media 📲 Instagram → @enthusiasticlifepod  📲 Facebook → Enthusiastic Life Podcast 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms.

    41 min
  4. Ep 28 - Erik Meier: Sales, Leadership & Coaching Teams to Perform at a Higher Level

    APR 15

    Ep 28 - Erik Meier: Sales, Leadership & Coaching Teams to Perform at a Higher Level

    In Episode 28, Brendan sits down with Erik Meier, CEO of Sandler Training by EAM Consulting Group, to talk about what it really takes to succeed in sales, leadership, and business today. Erik shares how his career in sales training evolved, the lessons he’s learned coaching professionals across industries, and why most people misunderstand what great selling actually looks like. From mindset and communication to leadership and accountability, Erik breaks down the principles that help individuals and teams perform at a higher level. They also explore how leaders can become better coaches, why traditional sales approaches often fall short, and what separates top performers from everyone else. In this episode, we cover:  What most people get wrong about sales  The Sandler approach to selling and why it works  How to lead and coach high-performing teams  The role of mindset in sales and leadership success  Why communication is the foundation of performance  Lessons from working with leaders across industries 🎙 The Enthusiastic Life PodcastHosted by Brendan Walsh Produced by Ryan Dewan, Wave Media 📲 Instagram → @enthusiasticlifepod 📲 Facebook → Enthusiastic Life Podcast 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms.

    40 min
  5. Ep 27 - Ashok Sivanand: Life After Exit, Startups, Mindfulness & Building What’s Next

    APR 8

    Ep 27 - Ashok Sivanand: Life After Exit, Startups, Mindfulness & Building What’s Next

    In Episode 27, Brendan sits down with Ashok Sivanand, a tech founder who has experienced the full arc of building, scaling, and ultimately exiting a company — and is now navigating what comes next. Ashok shares the real story behind selling a business, what life looks like after the exit, and how his perspective on success, identity, and purpose has evolved. They dive into his work in AI and product development, but also explore something deeper — mindfulness, meditation, and how those practices shape the way he approaches both life and leadership. The conversation also touches on Ashok’s new chapter as a step-dad, his experience as a podcast host with The Convergence Podcast, and how he’s thinking about building, creating, and living with more intention moving forward. In this episode, we cover:  The journey of building and exiting a company  What life actually feels like after a successful exit  How mindfulness and meditation influence leadership and decision-making  Ashok’s perspective on AI, startups, and product development  Becoming a step-dad and navigating a new season of life  His work on The Convergence Podcast and continued creative output  What it means to build something meaningful — again 🎙 The Enthusiastic Life PodcastHosted by Brendan Walsh Produced by Ryan Dewan, Wave Media 📲 Instagram → @enthusiasticlifepod  📲 Facebook → Enthusiastic Life Podcast 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms.

    55 min
  6. Ep 26 - Clint Crook: AI, Enterprise Technology & Solving Complex Business Challenges

    MAR 31

    Ep 26 - Clint Crook: AI, Enterprise Technology & Solving Complex Business Challenges

    In Episode 26, Brendan sits down with Clint Crook, a technology leader with deep experience helping organizations solve complex business challenges through AI, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems. Clint breaks down how companies are actually using AI, data, and digital tools today — moving beyond the hype to real-world applications that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve decision-making. From digital twins and data governance to large-scale enterprise integrations, Clint shares what it takes to successfully implement technology at scale. They also explore leadership in high-stakes environments, working with C-suite teams, and how to navigate complex projects while balancing reliability, cost, and innovation. In this episode, we cover:  How AI is actually being used inside businesses today  What “agentic AI” and enterprise AI solutions really mean  The role of cloud infrastructure, data, and integrations  Why most companies struggle with complex tech implementation  Leadership lessons from working on large-scale enterprise projects  How to balance innovation with reliability and cost 🎙 The Enthusiastic Life PodcastHosted by Brendan Walsh Produced by Ryan Dewan, Wave Media 📲 Instagram → @enthusiasticlifepod  📲 Facebook → Enthusiastic Life Podcast 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms.

    40 min
  7. Ep 25 — Katie Katz: The Estate Planning Gap & Building Mitzi for Women and Families

    MAR 24

    Ep 25 — Katie Katz: The Estate Planning Gap & Building Mitzi for Women and Families

    In Episode 25, Brendan sits down with Katie Katz, founder of Mitzi, a company built to solve one of the most overlooked problems in America today — the estate planning gap. Today, nearly 70% of Americans don’t have a plan in place, and many don’t even realize they need one. Katie shares how her experiences across law, nonprofit work, and finance revealed just how broken and inaccessible the system is — especially for women and families. She explains why this gap matters so deeply, from preserving generational wealth to reducing the emotional and administrative burden placed on loved ones during life’s hardest moments. With women expected to inherit $84 trillion over the next two decades, the stakes have never been higher — yet confidence and access remain low. Mitzi is Katie’s answer: a more human, approachable way to help people plan, protect, and move forward with clarity and peace of mind. In this episode, we cover:  What the “estate planning gap” is — and why 70% of Americans are unprepared  Why this issue disproportionately affects women and families  The emotional and financial consequences of not having a plan  Katie’s journey from law, nonprofit, and finance into entrepreneurship  How Mitzi is rethinking estate planning to make it more accessible and human  Why confidence, clarity, and control matter in planning for the future 🎙 The Enthusiastic Life PodcastHosted by Brendan Walsh Produced by Ryan Dewan, Wave Media 📲 Instagram → @enthusiasticlifepod  📲 Facebook → Enthusiastic Life Podcast 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms.

    36 min
  8. Ep 24 — Dr. Seth Krupp: Inside Emergency Medicine & Building the Future of Care in Detroit

    MAR 10

    Ep 24 — Dr. Seth Krupp: Inside Emergency Medicine & Building the Future of Care in Detroit

    In Episode 24, Brendan sits down with longtime friend Dr. Seth Krupp, Vice Chair of Operations for the Emergency Department at Henry Ford Health. Seth shares the story of how he found his calling in emergency medicine, what residency was really like inside one of the country’s most respected training programs, and how he ultimately made his way to Detroit. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the massive work underway to design and build a brand-new emergency department and hospital, opening in 2029. From interviewing ED teams across the country to rethinking patient flow, staffing, technology, and even the helicopter operations — Seth explains how this new space is being built with intention, humanity, and impact. This episode blends medicine, design, leadership, and some unexpectedly awesome stories (including the helicopter ones). In this episode, we cover: Seth’s path into emergency medicine and what drew him to the fieldWhat it was really like training in a high-intensity residency programHow he came to Detroit and what makes its medical community specialThe design process behind Henry Ford Health’s new emergency department & hospitalHelicopters, jumpsuits, and other unexpected parts of the jobSeth's love for trees and his passion project on the Grosse Pointe City Council🎙 The Enthusiastic Life PodcastHosted by Brendan Walsh Produced by Ryan Dewan, Wave Media 📲 Instagram → @enthusiasticlifepod  📲 Facebook → Enthusiastic Life Podcast 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms.

    47 min
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Brendan Walsh is the host of the Enthusiastic Life podcast - where he interviews friends, colleagues, and all around interesting people to learn about their origin stories, what's made them successful, what lessons they've learned throughout life and most importantly what's bringing them joy

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