Unbeaten Path Podcast | Careers, Career Change, Personal Development, Entrepreneurship, Adventure, Travel
110 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 130 ratingsThe Unbeaten Path shares the stories of risk takers, people who get out of their comfort zone to blaze their own trail in life. Each episode we deconstruct their journey, learn what drives them to do unconventional things, find out what works and what doesn’t work so you can apply the lessons and insights to your career and create the life you want on your terms. If you’re looking to take your first action step toward a new meaningful career, then consider this podcast your guide. Our host, Sean Sechrist, helps young professionals create fulfilling careers without quitting their day job.
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PM (36): Trim the Fat and Simplify Your Life
December 21, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBToday’s episode highlights the importance of taking the time to reflect on what you want to accomplish and your goals, and why you need to take time and cut the fat from your daily life. Connect with Sean: Instagram: sean_sechrist Email: [email protected]
070: 2020 Presidential Candidate and Entrepreneur Andrew Yang
December 18, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBAndrew Yang is running for President of the United States in 2020. He is also an entrepreneur and the founder of Venture for America. Venture for America’s mission is "to revitalize American cities and communities through entrepreneurship" by training recent graduates and young professionals to work for startups in emerging cities throughout the United States. Learn Andrew’s story and what led him to run for president. We also discuss Andrew’s vision for the country and why he wants to i...
PM (35): Know Your WHY
December 14, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes - 9.21 MBToday’s episode highlights the importance of understanding your true “why” and how it propels you in accomplishing your goals. Contact Sean: Instagram: sean_sechrist Email: [email protected]
069: The Power of Deep Work and Creating Your Own Gratitude with Goya Robles
December 11, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBGoya Robles stars as Yago in the EPIX hit series Get Shorty. Season 1 is now available on Netflix and the show just got picked up for season 3. Goya has been through a lot to get where he is today, overcoming hardship and struggle. Learn Goya’s story, how he has relied on deep work and taking action to keep going and not give up. Goya opens up for us and shares a ton of valuable advice in our conversation. You can find Goya at: Twitter: @GoyaRobles Instagram: goyarobles Get S...
PM (34): Make Time for Yourself Every Day
December 07, 2018 07:00 - 5 minutes - 8.19 MBToday’s episode highlights why you need to make time for yourself to be present every day. Contact Sean: Instagram: sean_sechrist Email: [email protected]
068: Travel More, Spend Less, and Live Better with Lee Huffman
December 04, 2018 23:04 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBLee Huffman is the founder of the blog baldthoughts.com and the We Travel There Podcast. Lee recently left his high paying career in the banking industry to pursue his blog, podcast, and freelance writing full time. Lee has a lifelong passion for travel and helps others travel more efficiently while spending less money and getting the local experience. He also focuses on personal finance. If you follow Lee, his blog and podcast, you will learn how to “travel more, spend less, and live bet...
PM (33): How to Beat the Sunday Scaries in 15 Minutes
November 30, 2018 07:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBToday’s episode shows you how with 3 simple steps you can overcome the Sunday Scaries in 15 minutes. Contact Sean: Instagram: sean_sechrist Email: [email protected]
Encore: Rob Harsh Part 1 – Breaking Free from Your Conditioning and Following Your Passion
November 27, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MBI felt it was right to give an encore to the Rob Harsh interview that was a game changer for our last guest, Travis Morrow as he pointed out in the episode. This is going way back in the episode vault to over a year ago! Link to Rob Harsh Part 2 here. Rob Harsh is the founder of Awakened Adventures. Rob is an adventurer, coach, and cancer survivor. He has been leading and guiding people in business, outdoor adventure and personal growth for twenty years. He has traveled extensively throug...
PM (32): There will NEVER be a Perfect Time
November 23, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBToday’s episode highlights the importance of understanding that your circumstances will never line up perfectly in life for you to start making a change. It’s time to stop making excuses and get after it! Connect with Sean: Instagram: sean_sechrist Email: [email protected]
067: From Biotech to Organic Granola with Travis Morrow
November 20, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBTravis Marrow is the founder of Topoglow Granola. Travis had a successful career in the Biotech industry, making a great living, but eventually had a desire for more. He had a few life-changing moments that led him to make the leap. One of those moments was on a plane while he was traveling to China for work. A random conversation with the passenger next to him changed his life. This is a special episode as Travis is the show’s first listener turned guest. He first reached out to me abou...
PM (31): A New Spin on “You Are the Average of the 5 People You Spend the Most Time With”
November 16, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBToday’s episode puts a new spin on the famous Jim Rohn quote “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” You have heard it 1000 times. I used to think “well that’s great and all for the Millionaires and famous people who say that, but what about the average person. How can we surround ourselves with all these amazing and spend the most time with them?” Today I show you 5 ways you can do this without being famous or super successful, and get the same value to he...
066: Escaping a Cult with Leah Garcia
November 13, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBLeah Garcia’s parents joined the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB) when she was 10 years old. The main purpose of the AUB is to marry multiple women and have as many children as possible in order to gain access to the “Kingdom of Heaven.” Leah left the cult when she was 16. This shattered the relationship with her family, and she had to adjust to living in the outside world all alone. I’m not going to give away any of her story in the show notes because it’s that captivating. She now lives...
PM (30): F*ck Your Identity
November 09, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBToday’s episode explains why it’s time to let go of the identity you have for yourself and how others identify you. Instagram: sean_sechrist Connect with Sean: [email protected]
065: From the NFL to Hollywood - An Underdog Story with Isaac Keys
November 06, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBProfessional football player-turned-actor Isaac Keys, doesn't believe in letting anything stand between him and the achievement of his goals. As his last name serendipitously indicates, the Saint Louis, MO native realizes that he's innately armed with the utensils necessary to bypass any and all barriers. Among these tools are talent, optimism, perseverance, a killer work ethic and a healthy heap of faith. Isaac is one of the stars of the Epix original series Get Shorty, which is now av...
PM (29): Why You Should Travel Alone This Year
November 02, 2018 06:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBToday’s episode highlights how much you can learn from taking a trip by yourself. I go over the top 5 lessons learned from traveling alone last year and how impactful it is in your life. Linkedin: Sean Sechrist Connect with Sean: [email protected]
064: Overcoming Abuse While Empowering Yourself and Others with Ultra Runner Flo Zurkinden
October 30, 2018 06:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBFor nearly a decade Flo Zurkinden has been a wellness professional, ultra runner, personal trainer, and nutrition specialist, she has not only learned the importance of taking care of others around you but more importantly taking care of one's own self. Flo has overcome a lot in her life and it has all lead her to what she is doing today, and the way she now lives her life. Flo now wakes up each day with a growing passion to teach, mentor and coach all those around her the power of self-...
PM (28): You’re NOT That Important
October 26, 2018 06:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBToday’s episode highlights why you are not that important. This is an important concept to grasp to help you get out of your comfort zone and put yourself out there. Connect with Sean: [email protected]
063: Traveling the World and Running a Million Dollar Business with Zach Benson
October 23, 2018 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBCEO of Assistagram.us + Professional Dancer, Zach Benson is an entrepreneur, hustler and world traveler. Zach also was a round 4 finalist on the hit TV show “So You Think You Can Dance. He specializes in creating Instagram campaigns reaching millions. His philosophy in life is to encourage others to reach their potential through the arts and social media. Seeing a shift from traditional advertising and marketing to social media marketing, Benson decided to jump in, creating Assistagram. ...
PM (27): Having FUN to Get into the Action Mindset
October 19, 2018 06:00 - 6 minutes - 8.46 MBToday’s episode highlights why sometimes you need to stop taking yourself and life so seriously, and have some fun to reprogram yourself into being an action taker. Connect with Sean: [email protected]
062: From Public Defender to Entrepreneur with Goli Kalkhoran
October 16, 2018 06:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBGoli Kalkhoran is a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur. As Goli puts it “that’s a fancy way of saying I quit practicing law, did a lot of soul-searching, tried a bunch of different things to figure out what I wanted to do next, and happened upon an idea I turned into a business.” Goli was the quintessential risk-averse, people-pleasing, type-A personality. She studied hard, got good grades and followed the predictable path to a great law school, never really questioning what being a lawyer actuall...
PM (26): Create Your Own Motivation
October 12, 2018 06:00 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBToday’s episode highlights how to create your own motivation and why you need stop waiting to be inspired. Connect with Sean: [email protected]
061: Exploring the New Human Experience and Technology with Mark Metry
October 09, 2018 07:34 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBMark Metry founded a Minecraft server at age 15 and it went on to be one of the biggest servers on the planet. He stayed as the creative operations director of PPMC, started in 2013 until 2018, the #1 Pixelmon Minecraft server in the world. As creative director, Mark grew the company’s website to reach over 10 million users and 10,000 registered premium members. Mark managed a remote staff team of over 40 talented individuals and directed company growth programs. Founded and operating VU ...
PM (25): Breaking Through the Return of Bad Habits
October 05, 2018 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBToday’s episode highlights how to navigate when your previous bad habits return and how to push past them. I recently went through this, I share my experience, how I’m getting back on track, and how you can use this in your life as well. Connect with Sean: [email protected]
060: Helping People Get Sh*t Done and Find Self Love with Ricky Bodner
October 02, 2018 06:00 - 55 minutes - 44.6 MBRicky Bodner is someone who lives life on his own terms. He dropped out of Miami University, a great school, to move out to California because he knew it was the right move for him at that time. Ricky is a Yoga instructor and entrepreneur. Ricky explains in detail how to use Law of Attraction to reach your goals on a daily basis. This is a topic that has a lot of skeptics and Ricky gives a thoughtful and informed breakdown on how to use it along with taking action. Ricky is a creative in...
PM (24): If You Read Your Own Biography…
September 28, 2018 20:12 - 5 minutes - 4.21 MBToday’s episode highlights the question if you read your own biography would you be inspired? Connect with Sean: [email protected]
059: From Corporate to the Severed Life to Inspiring Entrepreneur with Jay Hanagan
September 25, 2018 04:51 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBOne of my favorite parts of the podcast is building a network and connecting with amazing individuals who inspire and motivate me time after time. Jay Hanagan is one of those individuals. Introduced by a mutual friend, I knew Jay was a must for the Unbeaten Path. Jay was enjoying an excellent corporate career, and then Jay’s company got acquired. Long story short, Jay took a severance package, and he had a decision to make. Go find a similar job at a different company, or take the time to ...
PM (23): Unbalance Your Life to Achieve Your Goals
September 21, 2018 06:00 - 7 minutes - 5.67 MBToday’s episode highlights why sometimes you need to say screw balance for a short period of time in order to achieve your goals and make a change in your life. Connect with Sean: [email protected]
058: From Corporate Executive to the Confidence Creator with Heather Monahan
September 19, 2018 04:11 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MBHeather Monahan started from very humble beginnings growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts. After graduating from Clark University, she began her career in sales and quickly advanced to top salesperson and Brand Manager within her first year in corporate America. Heather finished her corporate career as the Chief Revenue Officer for Beasley Broadcasting. Heather was recognized as a Glass Ceiling Award winner and as one of the Most Influential Women in radio in 2017. Last year Heather dec...
PM (22): Take Time to Disconnect
September 14, 2018 06:00 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBToday’s episode highlights the importance of disconnecting from your smart phone, social media, and the news. Connect with Sean: [email protected]
057: Building a 7-Figure Lifestyle Business from a Lemonade Stand with Josh Lange
September 11, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBEver wanted to rip off your suit and tie, ditch the 9 to 5 lifestyle and live life on the road? Josh Lange wanted a business to fund his winter ambitions, travels, and adventurous lifestyle. So, in 1998 Josh founded Just Squeezed Juice, Inc. The company’s philosophy has been and continues to be working hard every summer to support global adventures. From April to September of each year, Just Squeezed's one of a kind crew travel from coast to coast selling fresh squeezed lemonade at some of...
PM (21): Stop Living in the Negative – Work Challenge
August 31, 2018 06:00 - 7 minutes - 6.11 MBToday’s episode shows you how to stop living in the negative in a job/career you don’t like, and gives you an actionable challenge to start seeing things in a more positive light so you can figure out what you enjoy for your next move in the working world. Connect with Sean: [email protected]
056: From the Marines to Barstool Sports with Kate Mannion
August 29, 2018 06:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBKate Mannion is a blogger, podcaster, and personality for Barstool Sports. She is a former Marine who decided to join with only one semester left in college. Kate is someone who isn’t afraid to go against the grain. Kate has always had a love for comedy and worked at the Daily Show after her military career. She has had a fascinating path to working for Barstool. Not long ago she was in school to become a dental hygienist and one tweet got her on the radar of the massive media company, and...
055: Impacting Over 200,000 People Around the World with Taylor Conroy
August 21, 2018 06:15 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBTaylor Conroy is a meditating surfer obsessed with building businesses that make change. His first social enterprise, Change Heroes, mobilized people in 80 countries to fund and build 400 schools, water projects, libraries, girls scholarships, anti-sex trafficking work, and more for 200,000 people around the world. He has lectured at Harvard, Princeton, NYU, Cornell, and the United Nations on the subject of social enterprise (How to make money while making profound impact in the world), an...
PM (20): Micro Changes Lead to the Macro Change
August 17, 2018 06:00 - 8 minutes - 6.5 MBToday’s episode highlights the importance of making the small changes to start building toward accomplishing your big goal in life. Connect with Sean: [email protected]
054: Making Your Childhood Dream A Reality with Professional Dancer Meghan Manning
August 14, 2018 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBMeghan Manning is a Professional Dancer who has worked at following her dreams since she was 3 years old. She has developed her craft for decades and is extremely well-versed. Meghan has performed with artists such as The Weeknd on the Oscars this past year, and has danced for world-renowned choreographer Michael Rooney in ABC Family's Lovestruck: The Musical. Meghan’s extensive resume also includes a member of the Brooklyn Nets Dance Team, appeared in multiple music videos including wit...
PM (19): Morning Routine Part 5 – Putting it All Together
August 10, 2018 06:00 - 13 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week we are not releasing an interview episode. Instead, we are releasing a path minutes episode talking about different aspects of building your morning routine. Each Episode this week will build off the previous ones so by the end of the week you will have the tools you need to create your morning routine. Today’s episode we wrap things up with the morning routine and put it all together. You will also learn some extra tips and trips to make sure you make this a part of your life mo...
PM (18): Morning Routine Part 4 – Accountability
August 09, 2018 06:00 - 9 minutes - 7.36 MBThis week we are not releasing an interview episode. Instead, we are releasing a path minutes episode talking about different aspects of building your morning routine. Each Episode this week will build off the previous ones so by the end of the week you will have the tools you need to create your morning routine. Today’s episode you will learn about accountability and why it makes your morning routine a staple in your life and not a quick fix that you do for a week or two, and then back to...
PM (17): Morning Routine Part 3– Dominate as Soon as You Wake Up
August 08, 2018 06:00 - 12 minutes - 9.98 MBThis week we are not releasing an interview episode. Instead, we are releasing a path minutes episode talking about different aspects of building your morning routine. Each Episode this week will build off the previous ones so by the end of the week you will have the tools you need to create your morning routine. Today’s episode shows you how to dominate your morning as soon as you wake up. Learn the #1 mistake your making when you wake up and how to simplify the process to crush your goal...
PM (16): Morning Routine Part 2 – Sleep
August 07, 2018 06:00 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MBThis week we are not releasing an interview episode. Instead, we are releasing a path minutes episode talking about different aspects of building your morning routine. Each Episode this week will build off the previous ones so by the end of the week you will have the tools you need to create your morning routine. Today’s episode highlights the importance of sleep. Learn the ways to fall asleep and stay asleep, and how to consistently go to bed and wake up earlier. Connect with Sean: sean...
PM (15): Morning Routine Part 1 - The Foundation
August 03, 2018 06:00 - 8 minutes - 6.98 MBIn this week’s path minutes we focus on the foundation of your morning routine. Learn the number one aspect to waking up ready to crush your morning!
053: From Undrafted to Super Bowl Champion with Josh Kline
July 31, 2018 04:52 - 42 minutes - 39 MBJosh Kline is the starting Offensive Guard for the Tennessee Titans. Josh is a major part of the resurgence of the Titans and helping them make the playoffs last season. Josh recently signed a 4-year contract extension for $26 million. Josh has been down a long road with a lot of ups and downs along the way. This includes going undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft. He then decided to sign with the New England Patriots to learn from the best. He spent 3 seasons with the Patriots including time o...
PM (14): Reach Your Goals FAST by Utilizing Feedback
July 27, 2018 06:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this week’s path minutes we focus on the power of feedback and how it is critical for reaching your goals fast. You will also learn the three rules of Feedback so you can utilize it to help you succeed. Connect with Sean: [email protected]
052: From Helping Build Barstool Sports to Leaving for Rosé Cider with Louis Roberts
July 24, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBLouis Roberts in the Founder of Anyday Rose, a direct to consumer alcohol business. Their product is a rose cider containing only 1 gram of sugar and made with real ingredients. This might seem like a crazy idea, especially when Louis was working at arguably the hottest media company around with Barstool Sports. You will learn Louis is a natural born risktaker and he loves building a brand. He started working for Barstool Sports well before they were a national brand and before it was the ...
PM (13): Why Clarity is Key
July 20, 2018 06:00 - 8 minutes - 6.63 MBIn this week’s Path Minutes we focus on why clarity is the #1 factor in making a change in your career or life. Connect with Sean: [email protected]
051: Creating a Career and Life You Love with Scott Stolze
July 17, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBI first connected with today’s guest Scott Stolze a few months ago. He has been a great peer and mentor and has helped me as I’ve begun my coaching business. Scott has a fascinating and very inspiring story. Scott’s has had quite the career jumping in and out of the corporate world, quitting his job and moving to New Orleans to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, spending almost all of his money to help, getting back into the corporate world and now entrepreneurship. Scott is the Foun...
PM (12): Why You Need to BREAK FREE from Your Comfort Zone
July 13, 2018 06:00 - 8 minutes - 6.79 MBI release a new Path Minutes episode every Friday. They are quick episodes that add value to your life and get you feeling great riding into the weekend. This week I explain why the key to opening up doors for yourself in your career and life all comes down to getting out of your comfort zone. Listen and find out why. Connect with Sean: [email protected]
050: Developing Childhood Passions into a Successful Film Production Company with Nick Martini
July 10, 2018 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBNick Martini is the founder and Creative Director of Stept Studios. Early on, the founding partners, Nick Martini, Alex Martini, and Cam Riley learned their craft shooting documentaries featuring elite members of the alpine community. The trio’s commercial endeavors led to the construction of their studio in Los Angeles, while their headquarters in Jackson Hole was inspired by their mountain roots. Today, the crew at Stept has diversified their commercial roster to include the next generat...
Encore: Creating the Next Great American Sport with Spikeball Founder Chris Ruder
July 03, 2018 06:00 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MBEnjoy an encore of a listener and personal favorite with Spikeball founder Chris Ruder. It's the perfect episode to replay this 4th of July week as many of us will be playing this game celebrating America! Chris Ruder is the founder of Spikeball. Chris knew early on he did not want a desk job which led him to get a photojournalism degree. After graduating, Chris had the realization there weren’t a ton of ways to make a good living with it and one thing led to another, and he found himself ...
PM (11): Stop Waiting to Make a Change
June 29, 2018 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.01 MBI’m releasing a new Path Minutes episode every Friday moving forward. They are going to be quick episodes that add value to your life and get you feeling great riding into the weekend. Link for the 12 Day Personal Reboot Challenge: http://bit.ly/12dayrebootchallenge Today’s episode focuses on how easy it is to stay comfortable being in a bad place even if you hate it because it’s tough to make the first step toward change. It’s time to stop being comfortable and make a change. Learn how ...
049: Pioneering Venture Capitalism with Boston Celtics Part Owner Bill Egan
June 26, 2018 05:23 - 54 minutes - 62 MBBill Egan is an owner of the Boston Celtics and one of the original Venture Capitalist. He is one of the original investors of Federal Express (FedEx) to give you an idea of the successes Bill has had as a VC. Bill started his Venture Capitalist career in 1969 well before anyone had heard of it that wasn’t in the industry. It’s fascinating hearing how things were in the early days of the industry. Bill is a founder and General Partner of Alta Communications and Marion Equity Partners, Mass...