This week, we’re chatting with Christy Trujillo - author of Trusting You. Christy’s pulling back the curtain on her journey: one that wasn’t always very fun. From high-pressure sales roles to a few traumatic experiences that led to spiritual and emotional awakenings, Christy’s here to tell it all. Whether you’re looking for an emotional boost or not, this one’s a great listen!

https://www.christytrujillo.com/books

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This week, we have the stately Scott Graham of Pinpoint Merch joining us to commemorate the 69th episode of The Blueprint. Much to the behest of our producer, this is a scattershot conversation - in between off topic stories, Scott’s dropping knowledge about the apparel industry and sharing about some of his most vulnerable moments. (Listen for that story and let us know your thoughts)

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This week, we’re talking with Brad Skistimas - the musician behind Five Times August and Juicebox Jukebox. Brad’s telling us about his 25-year journey in the music industry, from high school talent shows to having songs featured on MTV. He pulls back the curtain on the harsh realities of the music business and also goes in depth about his unexpected creative pivot to becoming a “protest artist,” and all the related challenges along the way.

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http://www.thejuiceboxjukebox.com/

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This week we’re excited to have Zyzick Owens remoting into the podcast! Zyzick’s the VP of Operations at Skyline Education - an academics, arts and athletics powerhouse with humble beginnings - and we’re getting into it all, starting with the story of Zyzick’s own mother founding the organization. We’re specifically focusing on AZ Compass Prep - as you’ll hear, they started small in a church and now they’re a Nike Elite school with a staggering list of athletic prospects, but they’ve stayed true to their non-negotiable academic focus.

https://www.azcompassprep.com/

https://www.skylineschools.com/

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This week, we’re sitting with Jason Wilson - veteran and BBQ enthusiast behind Meat Therapy. From the high-adrenaline realities of his role as a lead gunner while stationed in Baghdad to the high-pressure environment of hospital administration during a global pandemic, Jason pulls back the curtain on his story and delves into why he started Meat Therapy. Plus, Jason lets us in on some serious BBQ tips. Enjoy!

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This week we’re sitting down with Tony B of The Culture Connextion - he’s a marketing veteran who specializes in helping major brands navigate the complex landscape of cultural relevance. This one’s a discussion on culture, PR disasters, connecting with consumers the right way and more.

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This week we have John Zacharias, CEO of Advantage Health Care Systems, sharing the story of his ricochet path to success - from starting as a triple-time college student to never finishing school, and finding his niche in the medical business. We’re talking everything from emerging technologies to business mindset in this one - enjoy!

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For the first time, we have a repeat guest back for an update - from Gallery DeFi, not.travis and Kyle Sauter are on The Blueprint this week to talk about finally opening, their mission to make art more accessible for the Dallas community, their future vision for Gallery DeFi and all the twists and turns along the way.

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