Gravity Brett Kaufman | Soulfire Productions

Today, Brett dives deep into the importance of inner work for personal growth and success. He explores finding balance between work and peace, discussing the roles of money, attachment, and the potential addictive nature of work. Drawing on insights from "The Power of Kabbalah," Brett encourages listeners to create positive change both internally and externally, avoiding a complacent life. He delves into the concept of true freedom, encompassing purpose, money, and safeguarding time and relationships. The episode is a reflective journey on how to approach work, purpose, passion, peace, and productivity in a balanced way, promoting the art of being.

Today, Brett’s coach and friend Chet Scott joins the show to discuss the importance of self-awareness and letting go. Chet emphasizes the need to tune into our feelings and develop gut instincts, while letting go of masks and personas that prevent us from being our true selves. He also explores the impact of our beliefs on our behavior, and encourages listeners to be open-minded and curious about opposing views. Finally, Chet shares the spiritual aspect of his approach, emphasizing the need to give more than we take and share our experiences with others.

Tim Ryan, a former Ohio congressman, passionately served in the United States Congress for 20 years and brought back $1 billion to help transform the economic and cultural landscape of northeast Ohio. He talks about family dynamics and finding father figures in his coaches, ways he masked his pain as a child, and how he found healing through breathwork and meditation. Tim also discusses the loss of his identity after a sports injury and how it led him on the political track, and emphasizes the importance of having trust in the process and grace through difficult life experiences.

Dalton Thieneman is the founder and CEO of Cracked Racquets, a tennis media company that’s disrupting the way tennis media is created and consumed. Dalton shares his background in sports and politics, as well as his passion for tennis and what led to the grassroots success of Cracked Racquets. He discusses the importance of making sports coverage relatable, expanding the company, and the future of sports and sports coverage. Dalton also shares insights on how the landscape of tennis is changing, with the rise of paddle sports and its impact on racquet sports.

Walker Evans, co-founder of Columbus Underground, discusses his journey from tech enthusiast to journalism and the importance of filling a void in local news. He emphasizes the need to stay positive and focus on solutions when examining systemic problems and encourages cities to invest in the arts to create a vibrant culture. Walker also shares his experience curating events in the early days of Underground and navigating negative feedback in the online sphere. Lastly, he shares insight on the food scene in Columbus and unpacks issues with mass consolidation in US industries.

Blake Compton, founder of Compton Construction and partner in Side Street Development, shares his journey from a childhood around the foster system and generational trauma to running a successful construction company. He recounts impactful lessons from his teenage years that informed his career trajectory, and unpacks the importance of empowering those who work alongside him. Blake discusses how coaching and therapy completely transformed his life and career, along with his experiences with plant medicine that have allowed him to heal childhood wounds.