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The Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 16: A Conversation with Mike BaasMike Baas, Regional President of Houchens Insurance Group, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this candid conversation, Mike shares insights from his journey in building a successful insurance company, along with other life lessons and advice for young professionals.
Grayson and Mike discuss philosophies in leadership, the need for a solid support system, and how setbacks can lead to substantial achievements.2024-07-0239 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 15: A Conversation with Rhett WisemanRhett Wiseman, President of Wiseman Advising, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this dynamic conversation between friends and former VandyBoys, Grayson and Rhett discuss the foundational lessons learned in sports that propelled them into success in their next ventures.
This episode with Rhett demonstrates the value of learning from failure, the need to take risks, and how to create an impact wherever you go.2024-06-2542 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 14: A Conversation with Allen HugginsAllen Huggins, Founder & Owner of WH Properties, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this astute conversation, Grayson and Allen discuss how goal-setting and accountability are essential for success and what you can do to engage others authentically in a relationship-driven business.
This episode with Allen will encourage you in your pursuit of big goals and in your commitment to sustained personal development.2024-06-1838 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 13: A Conversation with Tim CorbinTim Corbin, Head Baseball Coach at Vanderbilt University, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this exclusive conversation with his former Vanderbilt coach, Coach Corbin shares insights from his extensive and esteemed coaching career. They discuss transformational leadership, the value of character development, team-building that creates legacies, and the disciplines that are required in the pursuit of excellence.
In this episode, Coach Corbin explains in detail what it takes to win.2024-06-1148 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 12: A Conversation with Ben ZobristBen Zobrist, MLB All-Star and World Series Champion/MVP, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this anticipated conversation between friends and former professional athletes, Grayson and Ben share their experience post-baseball and detail their journeys of finding purpose beyond the game.
This episode with Ben brings to light some of the unseen and undervalued facets of professional sports, emphasizes the importance of mental health, and inspires everyone to seek fulfillment from the things that truly last.2024-06-0449 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 11: A Conversation with Neal FreemanNeal Freeman, President of Competitive Social Ventures, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this compelling conversation with his former coach, Grayson discovers the keys to Neal’s distinguished success – for himself, for his teams, and for his business.
This episode with Neal is a testament to the importance of integrity, the mutual benefit of mentorship, and the transcendent impact you can have when you focus on building community and enriching lives.2024-05-2844 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 10: A Conversation with Jason WeissJason Weiss, Founder of Symphony Advice, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this dynamic conversation, Grayson and Jason discuss intentional practices and the art of building relationships.
This episode with Jason will inspire you to engage more fully with those around you and establish habits that help you flourish both personally and professionally.2024-05-2139 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 9: A Conversation with Brian C. AdamsBrian C. Adams, President & Founder of Excelsior Capital, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this candid conversation between two entrepreneurs, Grayson and Brian discuss personal growth, the need for community, and healthy benchmarks for measuring true success.
This episode with Brian underscores intentional living and illustrates the hard work that is required for meaningful fulfillment.2024-05-1446 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 8: A Conversation with Mason McSpaddenMason McSpadden, Co-Founder of WELD Recruiting, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this honest conversation between friends, Grayson and Mason discuss the unique tension that exists between your profession and your identity. They share personal insight into how to not let yourself be defined by successes or failures, and describe the authenticity that is required for fulfillment.
This episode with Mason will encourage you to explore where your true worth comes from and reveals how knowing yourself can ultimately lead to even greater success.2024-04-3048 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 7: A Conversation with Brian LesniakBrian Lesniak, Co-Founder of Tex Tenn Design & Consulting, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this insightful conversation between friends and former Vanderbilt colleagues, Grayson and Brian discuss the journey of entrepreneurship. They summarize the advice they wish they had been given upon setting out to launch a business and identify perseverance and patience as keys to success.
Brian’s story and advice highlight what it means to find success in the pursuit.2024-04-3040 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 6: A Conversation with Kevin ZiomekKevin Ziomek, Senior Managing Director at Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL) and former 2nd Round MLB draft pick, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this candid conversation between friends and former Vanderbilt teammates, Grayson and Kevin talk about their journeys post-baseball and share the things they wish they could have told our younger selves upon being drafted.
They cover a full range of topics from how to celebrate accomplishments without becoming complacent, who and what should influence your decision-making, and the value of prioritizing the things that matter most in...2024-04-3034 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 5: A Conversation with Tommy ObenchainTommy Obenchain, Co-Founder of SpeakScale.com and business growth expert, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.
In this thought-provoking conversation between friends, former Vanderbilt colleagues, and fellow business owners, Grayson and Tommy consider what happens when you keep a proper perspective and pursue success on a deeper level.
Together they discuss Tommy’s background, how he’s overcome the odds in multiple startup ventures, why it’s important to answer a single question for your business, and other mainstays for business no matter the industry.
This episode is chock...2024-04-3044 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 4: What It Takes to WinThis episode of The Pursuit podcast dives into the fourth and final core tenet of “real focus, hard work, and perseverance are what it takes to win.”
Grayson uses personal anecdotes and shares significant insights he’s learned from others to illustrate the essential elements for success and personal fulfillment – no matter what your personal “win” may be. It is here that Grayson explores the “true” meaning of success and highlights the importance of what is learned and earned along the way.2024-04-3015 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 3: We Are Better TogetherThis episode of The Pursuit podcast explores the third core tenet that “we are better together” and the role that community plays in achieving success.
Reflecting upon personal experiences and expounding upon the foundation of his business, host Grayson Garvin explains the power of teamwork, the confidence that comes from knowing you’re not alone, and the joy that is derived from building authentic, deep relationships.2024-04-3013 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 2: Fear Is the EnemyIn this second episode of The Pursuit podcast, host Grayson Garvin defines the next core tenet as “fear is the enemy.”
Grayson reflects upon his journey from childhood in Atlanta to student athlete at Vanderbilt University to professional baseball and beyond. With great vulnerability, he shares the lessons he’s learned in each season of “endeavoring” – such as the impact of fear, the struggles of identity tied to achievement, and the intangible takeaways from his time in athletics that he still draws upon to this day.
Listen here to Grayson’s powerful testament of choosing to see the ”goo...2024-04-3022 minThe Pursuit with Grayson GarvinEp 1: Fire Refines GoldIn this introductory episode of The Pursuit podcast, host Grayson Garvin shares his personal journey from 1st Round MLB draft pick to launching and leading a multi-family office in Nashville, TN.
Grayson draws upon his unique experiences and engages other successful individuals (including former teammates, coaches, colleagues, mentors, and friends) in a series of thoughtful conversations to discuss the challenges and triumphs that exist on the path to success.
This first episode serves as an overview of The Pursuit podcast and outlines the core tenets that will guide each episode.
The first core te...2024-04-3022 min
Learnin'& Yearnin'Pride month bookstackHappy Pride! And what better way to celebrate than a curated bookstack of great LGBTQIA+ titles to carry you through the summer! Below is a list of the books recommended in the segment! Have a great Pride and keep the love going throughout the year!
Brave Face by Shaun D. Hutchinson
Complicated Love Story in Space by Shaun D. Hutchinson
Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer
The (Un)popular Vote by Jasper Sanchez
Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by David Levithan and John Green
Dangerous Art...2022-06-2312 min
GPS to GodGod and Baseball - Episode 12Grayson Garvin, former Vanderbilt pitcher and 1st Round MLB draft pick, talks about seeking God's plan through the trials of being a professional athlete. You're invincible until you're not.2021-09-271h 05
Bee Cave Public Library Podcast ChannelBee Cave Book Haul_016_PrideEpisode 016 June Pride month with Cate and patron Ryan
Public services librarian Cate welcomes back patron Ryan to celebrate June Pride month by talking about some of their top LGBTQAI+ picks from the YA and JF sections.
Books discussed in this episode of the Bee Cave Book Haul
The Best Man by Richard Peck
George by Alex Gino
Gracefully Grayson by Ami Polonsky
Every Day by David Levithan
Symptoms Of Being Human by Jeff Garvin
Winger by Andrew Smith
Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit by Jaye Robin Brown
Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out by Susan Kuklin
Highly Illogical...2017-06-0300 min