Description

Julian A Lewis II is a Marketing Practitioner, rocking a Salesperson’s Fedora. In constant pursuit of his Ikigai, a Japanese term meaning purpose, he maximizes his time seeking ways he can make an impact beyond himself. Currently retired from corporate, he’s focused on empowering others through audio as the CoFounder of StudioPod, a podcasting production and media company. Oh, and he’s an Adjunct Professor, elevating the next generation as he rises.

"I can say that I'm self-driven but I'm self-driven by the fact that I have a support system that is going to allow for me to do me…" - Julian Lewis
 

Topics we discuss:

•  Leaving stability to pursue his passion
  • Making the decision
  • Building the financial muscle to make it happen
  • Getting involved with Studio Pod
• Economic Privilege
  • Getting help from others
  • Relationship with Money
    • How his parents modeled the relationship
  • Generational influence
• The impact of not Drinking
• Family dynamic growing up
  • Relationship with Sister
  • Support and belief from his parents
  • Dad's influence
• Cultural dynamics with Diverse representation
  • His experience at Pinterest and what he brings
• Managing Mental Health
• Gift Pod

References:

• Ikigai
• Studio Pod
• Gift Pod
• Dave Ramsey - Total Money Makeover
• Podcast - Lessons from a Quitter
• Pinterest
• (Drink) Mezcal Negroni
• 'The Playbook'
• Masters of Scale Podcast

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Guest theme:  "Step on Chest" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.