In this episode of Talk Y'all to Me, Tori Kruse sits down with Brian Johnson—an Amazon bestselling author, Hollywood talent strategist, and founder of Book Rich Profits Club, a community for aspiring authors.

He worked on the 5 time Emmy winning series Carpool Karaoke: The Series and has talent produced for On Purpose with Jay Shetty and Getcha Popcorn Ready with NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens.

Brian opens up about why he walked away from the traditional "who are you wearing" glamour of LA to focus on cause-driven impact. He discusses the determination it took to move to California with just $325 and a red suitcase, and how those experiences now allow him to help others unearth the "treasures in their minds."

In this episode, we discuss:

- The Red Carpet Shift: Why Brian moved from interviewing celebrities at the Emmys to helping everyday leaders amplify their message.

- The Art of Listening: How having "small ears but big listening skills" became his greatest asset in storytelling.

- From Skipperville to the Spotlight: The journey of a dreamer who refused to let a small-town background limit a global calling.

- The "Unexpected" Collaboration: A behind-the-scenes look at Brian’s work on Tori’s new book and the power of professional storytelling.

- Faith & Resilience: Overcoming personal rock bottoms to build a brand centered on gratitude and the "Thank You God" mindset.

Whether you are in a "becoming" phase or navigating an unexpected season of life, Brian’s story is a testament to the fact that your past doesn't define your future—your faith and your hustle do.

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What does it actually take to go from working three retail jobs in Nashville to standing on the Ryman stage with Keith Urban and Blake Shelton? In this episode, Tori Kruse sits down with the powerhouse finalist from CBS’s The Road, Cassidy Daniels, to pull back the curtain on the "grit" required to make it in modern country music.

Cassidy isn't your typical 25-year-old. Raised in a high-stakes military family with a Special Forces father and a sex crimes detective mother she moved to Nashville alone at 17 with a "now or never" mindset inspired by Taylor Swift. She shares the hilarious and exhausting reality of her early days, balancing shifts at Gigi’s Cupcakes, Ulta, and Victoria’s Secret by day, only to play the 10 PM to 2 AM slots in Broadway’s "crusty, dusty" dive bars by night.

In this episode, we dive into:
•The Ryman Experience: What it’s really like backstage at the "Mother Church" with Gretchen Wilson and Taylor Sheridan.
•Yellowstone News: Cassidy reveals details about her upcoming appearance in the highly anticipated Beth and Rip Yellowstone spinoff.
•The Next Chapter: The excitement of making a new record and having it produced by none other than John Osborne (of Brothers Osborne).
•Appalachian Roots: How her family’s history in the mountains shaped her "yapper" personality and raw storytelling style.
•The "Grit" Factor: Why playing to empty dive bars was the best training for commanding a national TV audience.

Whether you’re a fan of The Road, a Yellowstone junkie, or just love a story about a woman working her tail off to chase a dream, this conversation with Cassidy Daniels is the shot of motivation you need.

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In this episode of Talk Y’all to Me, we sit down with platinum-selling country artist Brett Young as he kicks off an exciting new chapter with his 2.0 Tour, beginning January 22nd at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Brett opens up about life on tour and how becoming a husband and father has shaped his perspective both personally and professionally. He shares how those seasons have influenced his music, the best advice he has ever received, and the habits that help him stay grounded and successful on the road.

We also dive into what fans can expect from the 2.0 Tour, which Brett promises will be unlike anything he has done before.
Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering Brett Young for the first time, this conversation offers a meaningful behind the scenes look at the man and the music driving this next season.

🎟️ Be sure to grab your tickets below and catch Brett Young live. This is one tour you do not want to miss.

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