The Venture Life with Riley McGhee

By Riley McGhee

The Venture Life podcast pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to pursue your passion. From founders and freelancers, to creatives and adventurers, you'll hear all about the ups and downs of chasing your dreams, through vulnerable stories and with practical advice. Host Riley McGhee speaks with artists, travelers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and yes, even 9-5'ers to better understand what it means to be successful and how to live life like a story worth sharing.

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#16 How traveling solo will change your mindset with Tara Donnino

The Venture Life with Riley McGheeAug 22, 2019

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#16 How traveling solo will change your mindset with Tara Donnino

Tara’s story is both inspiring and educational... and potentially terrifying if you’re not big on taking risks.

We talk about how she went from playing pool nearly every night of the week, with the hopes of perhaps even playing professionally, to contemplating a move to an entirely different country with no plans for a return flight back home.

In that time span we cover relationship crossroads, how to manage the logistics of traveling solo, pushing against “The American Dream”, safety concerns as a female and even what you’ll probably be thinking about when you’re 80 years old.

SHOW NOTES:
rileymcghee.com/16

CONNECT:
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MUSIC:
“Just the Other Day” by Kevin Cox

Aug 22, 201952:05

#15 Why investing in yourself is good for business with Shyam "Snad" Anand

If you’ve ever given any thought to a career in the music industry, you know that despite your dreams of making it big in the music business, it’s downright hard.

In fact, you might actually have a better chance winning the lottery, but that ultimately depends on what your definition of “making it” looks like.

Is it lots of money? Fancy cars? Traveling the world? Living your passion?

If it’s money and cars you might be fighting an uphill battle. But if it’s the latter, you could be closer to the limelight than you think.

DJ Snad shares the truth about your “big break” and how you can weave together passion and practicality to support a lifestyle you can be proud of.

SHOW NOTES:
rileymcghee.com/15

CONNECT:
Website: www.theventurelife.com
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MUSIC:
“Just the Other Day” by Kevin Cox

Aug 08, 201951:22

#14 Why you should remember your inspiration with Charles Catchings

If you’ve always known exactly what you’re supposed to do in life, then there’s a really good chance that you haven’t tried to do it yet.

Most of us tend to stumble through life, jobs, and unforeseen circumstances that push us around until our paths eventually begin to take shape and make sense.

Addictions counselor and founder, Charles Catchings, knows this better than most as his personal experience with abuse, drugs and alcohol, and mental illness could have derailed him from the path he’s on now.

Instead, rather than a crystal clear and detailed plan for life, Charles has more of a compass that he uses to navigate the twists and turns that come along with building a business, raising a family, and living dare I say, a Venture Life.

SHOW NOTES:
rileymcghee.com/14

CONNECT:
Website: www.theventurelife.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theventurelife
Facebook: www.facebook.com/theventurelife

MUSIC:
“Just the Other Day” by Kevin Cox

Jul 25, 201956:07

#13 How to build something bigger than yourself with John Allen

Former Navy SEAL John Allen credits much of his success (and his life) to having the help and support of a strong and capable team around him, but it wasn’t always smooth sailing.

From barely getting into college to taking a grenade in combat, it’s fair to say John has had his share of road bumps.

After being injured fighting in Afghanistan, John was unexpectedly medically retired and left desperately searching for what his next steps might be.

A chance encounter with the future co-founder of Elite Meet led to scaling a single networking event into an organization that has provided hundreds of other Veterans with new career opportunities, connecting them with high level potential employers.

But it’s actually what John doesn’t do that may be the biggest reason he’s found success.

SHOW NOTES:
rileymcghee.com/13

WHERE TO FIND US:
Website: www.theventurelife.com
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MUSIC:
“Just the Other Day” by Kevin Cox

Jul 11, 201901:02:37

#12 Turn your pain into your passion with Brittany Mitchell

Have you ever wondered what your purpose is? Who you’re meant to be? Etc?

Those kinds of questions can get pretty deep pretty quick and they’re not so easy for everyone to answer.

But founder and coach Brittany Mitchell shares how her purpose came from her personal experience and the pain that she went through at an early age, along with her faith that she has a gift - and it’s her responsibility not to waste it.

Brittany has a masters degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in sport psych from Cal State Fullerton and is currently working towards certification through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. In this episode we talk about dealing with discouragement, managing social media, and what it’s like to juggle work, school, and growing a business.

You’ll even learn which mental skill you can start using right away to improve your mindset and performance.

SHOW NOTES:
rileymcghee.com/episode/12

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MUSIC:
“Just the Other Day” by Kevin Cox

Jun 27, 201953:52

#11 Don't be scared to make the scary choices with Blaine DeLuca

It was a big decision to leave behind a solid career in corporate, but Blaine decided to take the leap anyway.

What WAS he really thinking? Well, Blaine shares his perspective and thought process before, during, and after taking the leap. Throughout our conversation we discuss his values, his passions, and some of his highlights from what wound up being a 319 day trip traveling around the world.

Whether it's taking a hard look in the mirror or helping monks carry their groceries, there are plenty of lessons to be learned from Blaine's travels and his outlook on life.

Share this episode with a friend or share your own thoughts/comments with us over on Instagram or Facebook at @theventurelife.

SHOW NOTES:
rileymcghee.com/episode/11

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MUSIC:
“Just the Other Day” by Kevin Cox

Jun 13, 201959:23

#10 How to be resourceful and defeat self-doubt with Whitney Danielle

Today’s episode is packed full of business advice, transparency, and lots of laughs. This conversation is so much fun and so effortless - which makes sense considering Whitney is a networking expert. She works as a success and mindset coach and is also the host of her own podcast, which you’ll hear about in today’s episode.

We talk about confidence, perspective, and of course Whitney’s journey to where she is now. You might not believe that confident people experience the same self-doubts and negative thinking as the rest of us, but Whitney reveals the raw human truth that can help you level up and change the game for you and your future self.

Make sure to share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it and share your thoughts/comments with over on Instagram or Facebook at @theventurelife.

SHOW NOTES:
rileymcghee.com/episode/10

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MUSIC:
“Just the Other Day” by Kevin Cox

May 30, 201901:02:35

#9 Designing your dream job with Em Romano

Em is an artist and designer who specializes in helping brands to tell a story through their visuals. She spent three years as a Chief Creative Officer in the tech scene, but as of April 2018, she founded Taurean Trade, a small nomadic design company where she gets to work with people around the world both in person and remotely.

During this episode we talk about business, we talk about design, but what really stands out is our conversation around growth. Em’s journey continually unfolds and as you listen you’ll hear just how much she’s learned along the way.

(Em was also in Carson National Forest in NM, calling in from her 1973 Airstream Argosy, so I hope you can excuse some of the disruptions in the audio quality during the episode!)

SHOW NOTES:
rileymcghee.com/episode/9

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MUSIC:
“Just the Other Day” by Kevin Cox

May 16, 201957:36

#8 How to handle change with Burt Giges

Burt Giges is a bit of legend in the field of sport psychology. Nicknamed the "Yoda" of the field, Burt has studied how people change for over 50 years. Aside from his professional expertise, he has a wealth of personal experience, having traversed three distinct careers in his life time. As a physician & medical researcher, a psychiatrist, and then finally as a sport psych practitioner, Burt has made countless personal and career decisions that have lead to an astonishingly successful and inspirational life-long journey.

After receiving his MD in 1948 from NYU College of Medicine (and graduating first in his class) Burt was later elected as the President of the Honor Medical Society chapter. He's also a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and a Past-President of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

In this episode you'll learn about the importance of curiosity, openness, self-awareness, and self-acceptance as well as what to do when you feel like you aren't making any progress.

Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it and share your thoughts/comments with @theventurelife on Instagram or Facebook.

SHOW NOTES:
rileymcghee.com/episode/8

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MUSIC:
“Just the Other Day” by Kevin Cox

May 02, 201950:05

#7 Why you should live life on the edge with Andrew Miller

If you’ve ever felt like you were stuck in a job or a career that wasn’t a good fit for you, or maybe there was just something that didn’t feel right about it, Andrew proves that you can do something about it.

Having stumbled out of college and into a corporate sales job, Andrew climbed the ladder pretty quickly to build what most would call a successful and stable career. But, after some life altering circumstances he decided to quit his job in order to help a group of guys he’d never met film a documentary on the other side of the country over the course of a year.

Today, Andrew is back on the east coast living in Philadelphia and working as a freelance videographer. He’s also the man responsible for editing the short clips that you see on social media for @theventurelife and needless to say, he’s loving the process and the journey.

In this episode you’ll get to hear Andrew’s story of how he came to be where he is today, and what some of the challenges were that he faced along the way.