Jul 14, 2025
“If pain is unavoidable, I’d rather suffer doing something I love.”
Michael Dargie reconnects with creative rebel and longtime friend David Schmeikal for a raw and deeply reflective conversation about creativity, permission, and building a life that feels right—not just looks right.
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Jul 11, 2025
“Taking time for yourself is not selfish. It’s critical.” – Lori Pieper
In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Lori Pieper—meditation teacher, wellness guide, and spiritual rebel—to talk about what happens when you stop living for everyone else and finally take care of yourself.
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Jul 9, 2025
“Personal responsibility is where all good things start.”
In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Alan Lazaros, co-host of Next Level University, a podcast with over 1,900 episodes dedicated to helping people grow 1% every day. Alan shares his journey from achievement-obsessed engineering grad to...
Jul 7, 2025
“People don’t resist you—they resist what you shake up.”
In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Simone van Neerven, founder of ReBella, a Dutch-based consultancy helping organizations harness their internal rebels to spark meaningful innovation.
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Jul 4, 2025
“Never stop believing in your abilities to create.”
In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Venezuelan-born filmmaker, photographer, and educator Gustavo Bernal from his home in Austin, Texas.