Coffee/Lunch/Beer
By Mark Lyda and Darin Evangelista
Coffee/Lunch/BeerJun 25, 2021
The Business Consultant - Sindhu Zachariah
The Air Force JAG Captain - Susan Bet-Sayad
In this episode, we talk about military service as a lawyer and the beautiful game that is Gator Ball with military attorney Capt Susan Bet-Sayad.
The Online Dating Coach - Erika Ettin
In this very fun episode, we talk to the pun-loving Erika Ettin about her career as an online dating coach, leaving a stable job to start her company (A Little Nudge), landing her first clients, constructing crossword puzzles, getting published in the New York Times, and much more.
The Professor, Advisor & KU Legend - Mary Klayder, PhD
The Ageless Entrepreneur - Rick Terrien
The Sports Journalist & Broncos Reporter - Phil Milani
The Heart Surgeon - Dr. Tony Mozer
We discuss how Tony started his path towards becoming a surgeon, why he decided to get his MBA during his residency, the importance of meditation, how The Sopranos is kind of like heart surgery, his recommendations for the show, and much more.
Mark also has a heartwarming moment during the reflection section.
The Baptist Minister Turned LGBTQ+ Advocate & Political Consultant - Josh Cogan
“Hosts Only” with Mark and Darin
We’ve got a very special episode today as we spend the entire episode without the rude interruptions of guests. That’s right, it’s a hosts only episode with Mark and Darin!
We run through the typical run of show so you can learn a little bit more about us and our journeys. We also discuss Mark’s transition from music to law, why Darin hates “cool” jobs, current endeavors, and much more.
The Grammy Award-Winning Opera Singer & Mediator - Matthew Carroll
In this episode, we welcome Matthew Carroll, a Grammy Award-winning opera singer for the Lyric Opera of Chicago and founder of Keystone Mediation. We discuss getting surprised by texts on Grammy night, what it's like to be a professional opera singer, what sparked his interest in mediation, transitioning to life off the stage, and the future of his profession. Mark also shares a tender parenting moment with Darin and much more.
The Political Consultant, Lobbyist, & Attorney - Justin Till
In this episode, we talk to the most likable man in Texas politics (according to Darin, who has never met anyone else in Texas politics), Justin Till. Justin talks to us about how high school debate sparked his interest in politics, transitioning from student body government to real-world politics at the Texas capitol, getting a gun pulled on him while campaigning, deciding to go to law school, and much more.
The Soul Food Scholar - Adrian Miller
Today we’re joined by a very special guest: The Soul Food Scholar, dropping knowledge like hot biscuits, Adrian Miller. Prior to becoming a James Beard award-winning author and preeminent scholar on soul food and the culinary history of African Americans, Miller earned degrees from Stanford and Georgetown, served as a special assistant to President Bill Clinton, and served as a senior policy analyst for Colorado Governor Bill Ritter.
Adrian Miller is the author of three books. His first book, Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time won the James Beard Foundation Award for Scholarship and Reference in 2014. His second book, The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, From the Washingtons to the Obamas was a finalist for a 2018 NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Literary Work – Non-Fiction,” and the 2018 Colorado Book Award for History. And his upcoming work, Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue, is scheduled to come out later this month.
In this episode, we talk to Adrian about leaving the comfort of his political career to pursue his dreams, working with publishers, dealing with rejection, finding inspiration, the best soul food and barbecue places in Colorado and the country, tips for a barbecue road trip, and much, much more.
The Advocate & Activist - Morgan White
Today we’re joined by the Director of the Birth Equity Advocacy Project, Morgan White. We talk about her family’s deep roots in political activism, eating nothing but lasagna during her internship for Congressman John Lewis, transitioning to work for then-Senator Kamala Harris, and much more.
The President-Elect of the Colorado Bar Association - Joi Kush
The Meteorologist and OpenSnow Founder - Joel Gratz
Mark also expresses his love for Total Request Live VJs and pitches a new cookbook idea.
The Nonprofit President and Former State Representative - John Wilson
The Attorney & Nonprofit Executive Director - Ryann Peyton
The Serial Entrepreneur & Clearscope Founder - Bernard Huang
In this episode, we talk to Clearscope Founder Bernard Huang about the many ups and downs of his career, including a successful stint as a poker player, a brush with homelessness, a failed BBQ business, getting shut down by SXSW, and much more.
Book Recommendations:
- Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
- Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
- Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
A Note From Mark & Darin: You may notice references to the former name of this show, The Mentor, in the episode. This episode was recorded before we switched to the current name: Coffee/Lunch/Beer. The new name is derived from a common question in outreach emails, "Would you be interested in meeting up for coffee/lunch/beer?"
The Lobbyist & Political Consultant - Tyler Mounsey
There are a lot of misconceptions about lobbyists and Tyler Mounsey is here to clear the air. In this episode, we talk to Mounsey about how he started his career in politics, why he loves being a lobbyist, what it is like to work on a political campaign, and more.
Book Recommendations:
A Note From Mark & Darin: You may notice references to the former name of this show, The Mentor, in the episode. This episode was recorded before we switched to the current name: Coffee/Lunch/Beer. The new name is derived from a common question in outreach emails, "Would you be interested in meeting up for coffee/lunch/beer?"
The Attorney, Traveler, & SaaS Founder - Dan Culhane
In our first episode, we talk with Denver-based attorney Dan Culhane. We discuss how he happened upon a career in litigation, working as in-house counsel for a major corporation, hanging his own shingle, leaving his practice for a year-long trip around the globe, starting a SaaS company, and much more.
Book Recommendation:
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
A Note From Mark & Darin: You may notice references to the former name of this show, The Mentor, in the episode. This episode was recorded before we switched to the current name: Coffee/Lunch/Beer. The new name is derived from a common question in outreach emails, "Would you be interested in meeting up for coffee/lunch/beer?"