This episode: Telling Stories That Heal: How Steve Seidel Turned Pain into Purpose Through Media and Mentorship.
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Introduction (0:03)
- Host Drew Deraney thanks the person who introduced him to Guest Steve Seidel and gives a shout-out to Lynn Winter for her work on happiness mapping.
- Drew introduces the concept of life being linear until external circumstances derail it, leading to choices on how to handle adversity.
Types of Men and Adversity (1:16)
- Drew describes three types of men: one who doesn't notice adversity, one who blames others, and one who sees adversity as an opportunity for growth.
- He introduces Steve Seidel as an example of the third type of man who uses adversity to become stronger.
- Steve Seidel shares his background, including his upbringing in a divorced family and his early life as a people pleaser.
- Steve recounts two defining moments: his layoff from Motorola and the death of his father, which led him to pursue a career in storytelling and media.
Personal Growth and Career Transition (21:41)
- Steve talks about his move to New York to pursue a career in creativity and storytelling.
- He shares the impact of his father's death on his personal growth and his role as a father figure to his younger brothers.
- Steve discusses the importance of hard work and problem-solving, influenced by his parents' careers.
- He reflects on his journey from being a people pleaser to developing resilience and finding his voice in media and storytelling.
Building a Media Agency (22:37)
- Steve explains how his experience in storytelling and media led to the creation of his media agency.
- He describes the four-part framework his agency uses: mission, media, movement, and impact.
- Steve shares his experience of moving to Lexington, Kentucky, during the pandemic and the challenges of starting a virtual agency.
- He talks about the support group he started, "Jen's Journey," to help other men navigate adversity and find connection.
Impact of Personal Losses (23:09)
- Steve recounts the loss of his stepfather and father and how it shaped his perspective on life and fatherhood.
- He shares the story of his mother's passing and the emotional impact it had on him and his family.
- Steve reflects on the importance of legacy and leaving a positive impact on his children and others.
- He discusses the role of...
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- (00:06:39) - In the Middle: When Parents Divorce
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- (00:11:57) - Interviewing Stars on the Streets
- (00:13:25) - The Philadelphia Eagles' Gents Journey
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- (00:23:15) - Jerry Seinfeld Is Your Favorite Comedian
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- (00:25:53) - Steve Seidel
- (00:26:59) - What Would You Tell Your Child?
- (00:28:17) - Steve Seidel's Advice For Young Entrepreneurs
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