Segment 1: The Hook & The Hustle Theme: Setting the stage, from small-town Flushing to full-blown financial independence. The Intro: A bubbly, high-energy greeting. Briefly cover your "elevator pitch" (Broad student, MHRLR admit, fitness instructor, brand partner). Leaving the Small Town Behind: Discussing the mindset shift from growing up in Flushing to wanting more out of life. Financial Independence as Fuel: How paying your own way through college wasn't just a burden, but the exact catalyst that made you ambitious. Takeaway for Spartans: You don’t need a safety net to succeed. Financial independence forces you to be resourceful, network harder, and say "yes" to opportunities that others might skip. Segment 2: Academic Grind Theme: Academic grind, strategic planning, and leveling up. The Undergrad Grind: What it takes to survive and thrive at Broad. The MHRLR Master's Acceptance: The strategy behind applying for the shared HR master’s program. Takeaway for Spartans: Success in a massive college like Broad is about finding your niche and planning ahead. Talk to advisors early. Segment 3: Finding Your Rhythm – Cycling & Community Theme: College, money, training, food That First Class at MSU: The story of walking into your first indoor cycling class and how it instantly clicked. Stepping up to the Podium: The transition from rider to instructor. How building a community in the cycling studio became your ultimate stress reliever and leadership training ground. Brand Partnerships ($) + Food (HUEL & BTFast): How promoting health and wellness authentically led to working with brands you actually love, money. Discussing the importance of protein and meal prep when your schedule is packed. Hotel (Marriott): Making many connections and furthering my interpersonal skills with my co-workers and guests. Takeaway for Spartans: Your campus experience shouldn't just be about academics. Find an intramural sport or a fitness class . Even consider getting a part-time job to find your people. Community is what grounds you when the academic pressure gets heavy. Segment 4: The Balancing Act & The Blueprint Theme: Time management, overcoming burnout, and handing the blueprint to the next class. The Reality of the Grind: Candidly discussing how I balance being a full-time student, working, teaching cycle, and maintaining brand deals. (Admit that it gets messy sometimes, but the discipline is worth it). Overcoming the Odds: Reflecting on the biggest hurdles you’ve faced and how being forced to fend for yourself early on gave you the grit to push through. The Spartan Blueprint: Your direct message to incoming MSU students who feel overwhelmed. Takeaway for Spartans: Time management is everything. Utilize your calendar, prioritize your physical health (like fueling properly with protein!) Segment 5: Branding Deal Side Hustle BTFAST: Talking Points Local + Young Entrepreneurial: every meal is produced here as Spartans in our Lansing community! Supporting an up and coming business (before its more $$) and bringing more business to Lansing! Macronutrient-Balanced: Every single meal is perfectly macro-balanced. No Seed Oils: This is a huge non-negotiable in the fitness space right now. BTFast uses absolutely zero seed oils. I am getting clean energy that actually sustains me through those brutal hill climbs in the studio, without that heavy, sluggish feeling you get from processed oils. Taste & Convenience: "And the best part? It tastes incredible. It’s like having a personal chef who knows exactly what your body needs to perform, packaged up and ready to go.”

Dr Ken Stringer is a Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine professor and world-renowned clinician. His Clinical practice was at Okemos Pediatrics, which is part of the MSU Health Care team. Dr. Stringer retired after 42 years of practice. He is currently teaching medical students in their Clinical Skills course, where they learn to listen to heart sounds, look into ears, etc. Highlights of his clinical career involved- taking care of sick children, i.e. asthma, cardiac issues and gastrointestinal concerns. Dr. Stringer has treated Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and we discuss this and many other issues that affect teenagers. Other highlights of his medical career included being a team physician for high school and collegiate athletes, and a physician at the US Olympic Committee Sports Festival in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Over the 42 years of teaching medical students, it has been an honor to be a mentor to these students with their enthusiasm of learning medicine during their Medical School careers. It has been great to see so many of them turn into caring, compassionate physicians, like Dr. Michael Shingles. Dr. Stringer was trained in Pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, before beginning my career with MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Pediatric Department. Ken is married to Nancy, and they have three sons. Ryan, David, and Jeremy, who with their exceptional wives have given us 8 grandchildren!! It has been a wonderful career, and Dr Stringer is honored to be part of the MSU faculty for over 42 years.

If you have ever wondered what good episodes are to explore on our program, Mitch Anderson, the renowned producer of our program for the past 6 years has his picks.  They are always great choices! They include- D. Leon Stokes-50 Things,,, Dr.Debbie Heiser- Many Phases of Life,,, Mike Draheim- XLR8 Sports,,, The Students-Multiple interviews with awesome MSU students Kendall Brooks and Brock Fletcher- Winning Time Mitch and I also talk about sobriety, and our own personal; journeys on just getting better!

East Side Fish Fry is a well-known restaurant in Lansing, Michigan. It wasn't always that way! Henry Meyer is the epitome of "never say quit"! When Henry bought an investment property in Lansing, he intended to rent it out to a small business that was looking to set up shop. There was a problem, the first of many. No one would rent it, so Henry decided to utilize the building, really out of necessity; East Side Fish Fry was born. Listen to this fabulous interview with the man who has dealt with so many troubles; he really should write a book in his spare time. Henry also discusses his newest business, Fortuo , a great marijuana dispensary in Lansing. In this episode, please listen for these points- Being an involved Dad Never say die Give em a chance How to bounce back

Since 1970, Airport Tavern & Steakhouse has been Lansing’s neighborhood steakhouse and bar. In today’s interview Marcus Powers will discuss his core principles and business savvy! Hospitality at its core Restaurant industry Las Vegas industry experience Lansing experience personal/ professional My vision for ATS. Bio: Grew up in Tucson AZ Went to culinary school at AIPX Externship at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris France Continued education at NAU Worked at Emerils fishhouse Worked for a restaurant chain that was private when I started that went public Went back to work for Emerils Delmonico's Steakhouse as a manager and eventually a Sommelier

Tom Mitchell is a long-term friend and trainer who started the 'Spin Class’s at MSU over 20 years ago, he has ridden some miles. In this episode we cover Tom's journey into the #ReFirementZone, his 50-year career at MSU, from Ag Econ to Purchasing this man has done it all. A fine athlete, serious competitor and great trainer Tom can be reached by email @ mitch27@msu.edu In my friend’s words these are a few tips- Be curious not judgmental Accountability is the key to success Spin, what is it and why should you try it Is exercise the "Fountain of Youth"?

Lee Boyce is one of the finest trainers in North America. Based in Toronto Lee has taught, trained, lived, and done all the heavy lifting. In this episode Lee and I discuss:  How the business of training has changed. How Lee has leaned into being a trainer on the gym floor FIRST! Training at basically 40 years old for Lee has taken an entirely different perspective. Social media is an unreliable teacher and learning tool "Charging Your Worth" has become egregious Lee and his acronym TEST t-Trust e- Enjoyment s-Safety t-Theory

Kendell Brooks was an intern for Brock Fletcher of the Selling Team of Keller Williams and now a pro football player for several teams, currently the Tennessee Titans. Kendell Brooks is an American professional football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He played college football for the North Greenville Crusaders and Michigan State Spartans and was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2023. The Titans signed Kendell Brooks to the team's practice squad early in the 2024 season to add depth to special teams and in the secondary. Prior to joining the Titans, the 6-foot-0-inch, 206-pounder spent the offseason with the Indianapolis Colts and a brief week with the Washington Commanders. The Swansea, S.C., native was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals following the 2023 NFL Draft and spent the offseason program with the team. TITANS TIDBITS: • Since being signed to the Titans, Brooks has been heavily involved in the community by attending weekly school visits. 

Michigan State Athletic Communication Department, East Lansing, MI September 2022 – Present Student Assistant/Sports Information Director Intern Directed communication efforts supporting 25+ varsity athletic programs, strengthening fan engagement and brand visibility. Executed live game coverage for Men’s and Women’s Soccer on Twitter/X, delivering 100+ in-game updates per season to 14,000+ followers. Facilitated official live statistics on NCAA.com for Men’s Soccer and Basketball, ensuring accuracy across 50+ games. Published 100+ postgame interviews with players/coaches, producing content for press releases and social media. Partnered with national broadcast networks (FOX, Big Ten Network, NBC/Peacock, CBS) as Timeout Coordinator and Official Statistician, directly contributing to production quality viewed by 500,000+ fans per broadcast. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI January 2024 – Present NIL Peer Innovator, Sales/Marketing Lead Led a team of 3 to develop a Q1–Q4 framework supporting 3 student-athletes in navigating NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) landscape. Conducted market research to analyze the demographics, interests, and preferences of student-athletes and their fan bases. Built partnerships with 5+ public agencies and brands, expanding athlete exposure to an audience of 20,000+ fans across digital and in-person channels. Panel Member discussing NIL strategy and athlete brand development at MSU’s 3rd Annual NIL Business Summit, 2024 Atlanta Tipoff Club/Naismith Awards, Remote August 2024 – Present social media Captain Produced social media content across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, and YouTube, reaching 50,000+ followers total and generating 15 million impressions per month during the men’s college basketball season. Conducted and published athlete interviews, creating original video and written content that drove a 25% increase in engagement across campaign posts. Represented Naismith Awards as credentialed media at the NCAA Men’s Basketball Sweet 16 and Elite 8, capturing live content that expanded brand visibility to a national audience of 500,000+ viewers. Barstool Sports, Remote January 2024 – Present Social Media Manager Represented MSU by creating social media content that showcased athletics and student life while aligning Barstool’s brand voice with campus culture. Grew Instagram followers by 15,000 (129K → 146K) and Twitter/X followers by 14,600 (55K → 70K) through targeted strategies and engaging content. Collaborated with another student creator to design and execute social campaigns reaching 255,000+ followers across platforms (Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok). Actively engaged with the MSU community to strengthen the Barstool brand presence