
140 episodes

Everybody Pulls The Tarp Andrew Moses
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4.9 • 65 Ratings
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Weekly conversations with Olympians, pro athletes, CEOs, elite coaches, bestselling authors, and other top performers about their success secrets and the power of leading by example.
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Jesse Serventi: Connecting People Around Common Goals
This week Andrew talks with Jesse Serventi. Jesse is a founding partner of Renovus Capital, a private equity firm that manages over $1 billion and has a portfolio of more than 25 businesses. Jesse grew up in a small rural town with more cows than people and is part of a family with a long line of hard working entrepreneurs. In this conversation, Jesse shares how he and his team identify entrepreneurs, leaders, and businesses to partner with. You’ll also hear practical lessons on connecting people around a common goal, building authentic relationships, and how stand-up comedy classes powered Jesse’s growth as a leader. This episode is filled with powerful lessons about leadership, betting on yourself, following your passions, and so much more.
Show Highlights:
(2:44) - How Private Equity works
(3:42) - Growing up in rural town
(4:10) - What drew Jesse to Private Equity
(6:40) - Lessons learned from family business
(11:07) - Launching Renovus Capital
(14:41) - 3 keys to successful leadership
(16:18) - Signals a leader is all-in
(17:36) - Leadership “red flags”
(20:40) - Uniting teams around common vision
(22:02) - Leading with humanity & simplicity
(24:16) - Changing an industry narrative
(28:20) - Stand–up comedy course
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Ally Schlegel: Navigating New Experiences
This week Andrew talks with Ally Schlegel. In January, Ally was drafted 23rd overall by the Chicago Red Stars in the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League Draft. Ally is a leader on and off the field. At Penn State, she was a 2x All-American, a 2x team captain, and chaired the university’s Student Athlete Advisory Board. It’s been a whirlwind few months for Ally as she transitions from life as a college athlete to the start of her pro soccer career. Andrew and Ally explored her past few months and what she’s doing to prepare for success at the next level. This conversation is all about navigating new experiences, pushing your limits, and building upon successful habits to achieve even more. It’s filled with lessons for everyone—no matter where you are in your journey.
Show Highlights:
(2:48) - NWSL Draft experience
(3:16) - Not overthinking periods of transition
(4:45) - Mental preparation for draft
(5:05) - Being okay letting go
(7:02) - Starting pro career with college teammate
(7:31) - Dialing in the focus
(9:50) - The power of having fun
(10:59) - Balancing focus and relaxation
(12:17) - Car ride with mom to Chicago
(15:01) - Experiencing new things
(16:16) - Learning during new experiences
(17:31) - Embracing new opportunities
(18:11) - Humble confidence
(20:53) - Creating intentional habits
(21:05) - ESP Journaling Method
(23:31) - Revisiting fundamental skills
(27:05) - Impact of gratitude
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Herm Edwards: Getting Back To Basics
This week Andrew talks with Herm Edwards. Herm is a former NFL player, former NFL and college football head coach, and ESPN TV personality. He is also one of the most sought after corporate speakers on leadership, coaching, & success. Herm went from undrafted free agent to a 10-year NFL playing career—and then onto a coaching career that spans over 30 years. In this conversation, Herm shares actionable advice on achieving ambitious goals, leading with consistency, and how to get back to basics when times are tough. This conversation is filled with stories that will make you smile—and timeless life lessons to help you improve in anything.
Show Highlights:
(2:47) - From undrafted to NFL career
(3:11) - College football career
(5:09) - Growing up in military family
(7:44) - Staying confident
(8:46) - Working way onto NFL roster
(9:50) - Learning from mentors
(11:23) - Betting on yourself
(11:50) - Knowing your purpose
(12:58) - Making sacrifices
(13:57) - How to be available
(15:01) - First NFL interception
(15:31) - Understanding strengths & weaknesses
(18:30) - Transition from player to coach
(20:36) - Working with Tony Dungy
(23:59) - Being visible as leaders
(27:06) - Balancing goals & action
(27:15) - Time management
(29:10) - Making difficult decisions
(30:50) - You play to win the game
(32:18) - Getting back to the basics
(33:46) - Staying consistent
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Dani Wexelman: Creating Your Own Path
This week Andrew talks with journalist and broadcaster Dani Wexelman. Dani is a host on SiriusXM MLB Network Radio, an ESPN play-by-play announcer, SNY TV studio analyst, and more. She has built her career by taking a nontraditional path, following her passions, and staying true to herself. In this conversation, you’ll hear lessons on creating your own career opportunities, building connections through storytelling, how to make your unique skills a superpower, and so much more. This episode is jam packed and has important lessons everyone needs to hear.
Show Highlights:
(2:09) - Writing to journalist Dana O’neill
(3:22) - Taking your own action
(3:48) - What to learn from mentors
(5:18) - Experience at University of Missouri
(5:50) - Taking a nontraditional path
(6:20) - Working with Harrisburg Senators
(6:40) - Learning what you don’t want to do
(8:10) - Lessons learned from playing softball
(9:20) - Storytelling
(10:35) - The importance of mistakes
(13:22) - Taking a huge career risk
(16:01) - Identifying stories to tell
(19:33) - Preparation process
(24:10) - Balancing different roles
(27:18) - How to ask great questions
(31:25) - “You are your competition”
(31:45) - Being yourself
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Instagram: @AndrewMoses123
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Mark Sullivan: Writing From A Place Of Joy
This week Andrew talks with #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Sullivan. Mark is the acclaimed author of 18 novels, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Private series which he writes with James Patterson. Mark is also the author of #1 bestseller Beneath A Scarlet Sky, a novel based upon the true story of Italian teen Pino Lella who rescued Jews from the Nazis during World War II. Andrew is also joined by special guest co-host Nathan Baugh. Nathan studies the world’s best storytellers and tweets about it to over 200,000 people every day. He also writes World Builders, an email newsletter about storytelling which he sends to over 50,000 people each week. Andrew and Nathan ask Mark all about his creative process, what he’s learned collaborating with James Patterson, and so much more. This conversation is filled with actionable lessons on how to maximize your creativity, organize your ideas, find your voice, and do whatever you do from a place of joy.
Show Highlights:
(2:42) - Working at Fenway Park
(5:13) - Discovering creative ability as a child
(8:10) - Impact of teacher on Mark’s life
(9:30) - Work in investigative journalism
(10:37) - Standing out from the crowd
(11:33) - Learning to trust your voice
(13:31) - Outlining stories
(14:27) - Keys to writing great novels
(15:05) - Getting to know Pino Lella
(17:29) - Researching a story
(21:11) - Evolution of writing throughout career
(22:47) - Studying with monks
(23:05) - Finding joy in your craft
(24:26) - Mark’s typical day
(24:45) - Role of meditation, exercise, & rest
(26:25) - Pre-writing routine
(31:16) - Lessons from James Patterson
(33:44) - Role of rest in creativity
CONNECT WITH ANDREW
Twitter: @andrewhmoses
Instagram: @AndrewMoses123
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CONNECT WITH NATHAN
Twitter: @nathanbaugh27
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Dr. Kamali Thompson: Chasing Two Dreams At The Same Time
This week Andrew talks with Dr. Kamali Thompson, a retired national champion fencer and orthopedic surgery resident. In 2016, Kamali won a fencing national championship for Team USA while also attending medical school. Andrew and Kamali explore her journey in fencing, medicine, and what she learned while chasing two of her dreams at the same time. Kamali’s story is a reminder of how impactful it is to immerse yourself in a network of like minded people when you are chasing ambitious goals. You’ll hear practical lessons on time management, how to present options instead of problems, and so much more. This conversation is a stepping stone to achieving one (or maybe two) of your most ambitious dreams.
(2:27) - Kamali’s childhood
(3:16) - Getting started in fencing
(5:20) - Excelling at something new
(7:02) - Expanding your skills
(8:05) - Peter Westbrook Foundation
(9:22) - Overcoming intimidation
(9:58) - Power of like-minded communities
(12:50) - Role of mentorship
(15:02) - Balancing two big goals
(16:57) - Time management
(17:29) - Presenting options instead of problems
(21:13) - Decision to go into orthopedic surgery
(23:42) - Transferable skills
(26:23) - Medical literacy challenges
(27:12) - Day in the life of a medical resident
(27:38) - Driving more efficiency
CONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIAL
Twitter: @andrewhmoses
Instagram: @AndrewMoses123
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Customer Reviews
These podcasts are a must listen!!
I really enjoyed these podcasts. Andrew allows the interviewee to speak freely while he still focuses on pertinent questions and concerns of the audience. Amazing!
Motivating, Inspiring, Doable
This is one of my favorite podcasts around. Andrew’s guests are top-notch in their fields, and through powerful conversations with him as an incredible host full of insightful questions, listeners walk away feeling motivated and ready to pull the tarp in their own ways. Each guest brings a unique flavor to the conversation and I always feel like I’ve learned something from not only Andrew’s guests, but also from Andrew.
One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to!
This podcast is amazing! Andrew’s passion to make the world a better place and help others along with him is so obvious. His guests are incredible. I always have an “ah-ha” moment or a powerful takeaway. I actually send his episodes to a lot of the athletes I mentor frequently! Keep up the amazing work, Andrew!