What a first season.  If you have not heard any of our episodes, this is a good starter so you can hear what type of people have been on our podcast.  If you have heard all of our episodes, it is a good one to listen to hear us reflect on what each episode has been for us.  

Full Gorilla Life

Season 1 Wrap Up

How do you make a difference in the world?  You start with one child at a time.  You then share your experiences with other people.  Listen in as we talk with Sam Chibaru, choir director of Imamamele.  This is one of those conversations that are needed in this world.  Hope you enjoy!

Imamamele

In this episode, we speak with Mike Mertens who worked with the NYPD in the warrants department.  We talk through his life of service as he was also in the military.  Listen in as we talk through life and some of his experiences.

Wanted

As a child I walked through drugs and mayhem.  I never done them, but I cam out the other side a better man.  You are probably wondering about my mom and dad.  While my mom was amazing, while struggling through addiction.  My dad is pathetically sad.  He’s a drunk, he was a punk, and ultimately a disgrace.  He would eventually die in prison for shooting a man in the face.  As a boy, I was touched by another.  My mom was going through so much stuff, I didn’t even tell her.  I watched my grandfather get shot in the chest with a shotgun.  I can’t make this stuff up.  LIFE, is that all you got?  In this episode, we speak with Cory Martin who is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur and retired firefighter.  He has plenty of life experiences and all around good story.  

Life, Is This All You Got?

In this episode, we speak with CrossFit Games athlete, McKenzie Flinchum. Throughout her whole life, McKenzie has been involved in sporting competitions. When we spoke with McKenzie, this was when COVID first hit and when we thought the CrossFit would still go on as scheduled. Please listen in as we talk about how McKenzie went from just starting CrossFit to where she is now.

McKenzie Grace Fit

Recently, the city of Sebastian has been running through some local government drama where the Governor is being asked to step in.  In this episode, we speak with Jim Hill of Sebastian, FL.  Jim is a man who wears many hats.  He is a family man, city councilman and runs three businesses.  Listen in as we talk about his businesses and some of the drama that we have been running through in our local government in Sebastian, FL.  

Government Coup?

In this episode, we speak with Danielle Waugh of CBS12 News.  Danielle takes us through her journey of becoming an investigative reporter.  We talk through her humble beginnings of how she broke through into becoming a news reporter.  How she has had to move five times in the last 8 years.  Listen in as we cover a bunch of different topics in the news industry. 

Investigative Reporting

Meet Jen Ruiz, who in 2017, right before turning 30, decided to take 12 trips in 12 months.  Because of her love of travel, Jen found a whole new career path.  She went from successful lawyer to #1 bestselling author, TEDx speaker as well as a trusted partner that can help you find cheap flights.  Please join us as Jen takes us on the journey of her career path. 

Jen On A Jet Plane

Remember when we used to be able to go to the movie theater and enjoy a good movie?  Well, next week, that world will be back open to us.  In this episode, we talk with Rick Star, a man with many business ventures.  One of those business ventures is movie theaters and he walks us through the business and what made him want to get get into owning a movie theater.  

Cinema World

Stop me if you've heard this before. Thinking of creating a business and when you express the business, people think you're crazy. Nick Verola of Verola Media started a production company in a town with little population. People must have thought he was crazy, but now he has a successful media company. Listen in as we discuss his path to success.

Through The Lens

Ever hear of, one man's trash is another man's treasure?  In this episode, we speak with Adam Ogilvie of ORC Services.  Adam walks us through how he found a desk on the side of the road and that's when he started his business.  He has gone from finding no work to making over a million dollars in his journey.  Please listen in as he walks us through his entrepreneurial journey.  

Take Action

Working for the U.N. sounds peaceful, right?!  Well, that may not always be the case, but as Jorge Masvidal would say, it is super necessary.  We talk with Christine Spencer who worked with the United Nations.  She was stationed in Sudan while they were in the middle of a civil war.  Christine has had a whole lot of life experiences, listen in as she shares her wisdom with us.

Life In A War Zone

In this episode, we talk with Rob and Wendy of Vero Beach Strength and Conditioning.  We talk through the evolution of fitness and what some of their training methods are as well as business.  During the Corona pandemic, Rob and Wendy had to be creative on how they navigated through being closed as a gym while trying to keep their business alive.  

Think Outside The Box

How do you keep the lights on when running your own business? Should you always look to grow your business to make more money? What are the reasons why you would want to grow your business and does it make sense? Listen in as we talk with Marty of Linear Logix. For more info on Linear Logix, they can be found here: http://www.linearlogix.com/

Make The Switch

So you want to be a rock star?!  I think the better question would be, who doesn't?  In this episode, we have the honor of talking with Hayley Thompson-King, who is a singer/songwriter and has toured the world.  Hayley is currently recording her fourth album which should be released soon. 

It’s What I Must Do

Life is hard, but does it have to be? Let's have some conversations together and learn from one another. We love meeting ordinary people doing extraordinary things! Our goal is to bring you content that can inspire and help you live your Full Gorilla Life. 

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