Pressed for Presence
Conversations with creative leaders about finding presence while pursuing big dreams.
Episodes
34 episodes
#32: Just Start | Jared Ponce Casados
Jared Ponce Casados is the operator and strategic partner at Amplifi, a financial education brand.In today’s conversation, we talked about what it’s like to be a young entrepreneur. Building businesses and going an unconventional route c...
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Episode 32
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1:17:01
#31: Keep Moving Forward | Will Grundhauser
Will Grundhauser is a world champion grappler, and the founder of The Grindhouse.Will has a superpower for seeing the best in people and helping them get on-course to pursue their lives' best stories. In this episode, Will talks about so...
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Episode 31
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2:01:12
#30: Year In Review | Drew Korf
Drew Korf (that's me!) is a podcast host and the founder of Storyline Media Co.Today’s episode is a year-in-review of 2025, which was the most transformative year of my life. As opposed to some of the Q+A formats or “lessons”...
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Episode 30
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2:13:42
#29: Conquering Cringe Mountain | Veronica O'Hara
Veronica O'Hara is the founder of Veronica Candle Co.In this episode, Veronica talks about her personal evolution while building her brand.Key Topics and Moments:- Climbing Cringe Mountain- Why candles?- Can y...
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Episode 29
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1:42:40
Highlights: Is Your Journaling Practice Harmful? | Summer Peterson
On Episode 28 with Summer Jean, she highlights how some journaling practices can actually be more harmful than helpful. Enjoy this quick discussion about how to be mindful about your journaling practice.Thanks for listening!Drew
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#28: Alignment Before Action | Summer Jean
Summer Jean is an author and a licensed therapist across multiple disciplines. She owns and operates Agami Karma Therapy.In this episode, Summer talks about how to live a life that's aligned with your calling. We take pit stops along the...
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2:18:55
Highlights: A Hallucination About What Doesn't Matter
This story came as a part of a month and a half journey of sleep deprivation that Brady was facing due to a spinal injury. It has helped me me make some big decisions over the last couple of weeks, and has been a helpful lens to re-examine life...
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#27: What Matters? | Brady McLean
Brady McLean is a writer, a photographer, a brand therapist, and the co-founder of GoFastDontDie.In this episode, Brady shows up in a unique season of life where he’s been dealing with a spinal injury **insert Mike Tyson voice** that’s c...
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Episode 27
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1:36:28
#26: We're Here to Create | Parker Brown
Parker Brown is a writer, a recording artist, and a musical instructor.In today's episode we dive deep into Parker's creative journey. We explore Parker's recent studio experience at the legendary Pachyderm Studios, his balance between ...
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Episode 26
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1:54:21
#25: Follow Your Intuition | Peter Vanderloos
Peter Vanderloos is a founder and owner of Black Orchid Yoga and Cycle.In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of art, fitness, and entrepreneurship with Peter.Expect to learn about his previous career as rockstar with h...
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Episode 25
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1:26:03
#24: Getting Good (Solo Q+A) | Drew Korf
Drew Korf (that's me!) is the host of Pressed for Presence and founder of Storyline Media Co.In this solo episode, I sit down to reflect on a busy season where I dove head-first into a chapter of self-inflicted burnout, rebuilding, and l...
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Episode 24
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1:51:57
#23: Let Your Passion Lead the Way | Andrés Vega Jaimes
Andrés Vega Jaimes is the founder of The Colombian Guy Coffee Van in Sheridan, Wyoming.In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the life and philosophy of Andrés from TCG Coffee Van. Andrés shares his inspiring journey from growing u...
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Episode 23
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1:43:36
#22: How to Decide if It's Time to Move Your Brand From Its Hometown | Zach Peterson
Zach Peterson is the Founder of Tattooed and Successful, a streetwear brand rooted in the tattoo community and culture.In this episode, Zach shares the story behind T&S’s evolution from a grassroots brand in Boise, Idaho, to a bold n...
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Episode 22
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1:20:51
#21: The Road to Representing CrossFit's Biggest Athletes | Daniel Robbins
Daniel Robbins is a Co-Owner of Lab Management.In this episode, Daniel walks us through his journey of creating one of the biggest management agencies in the CrossFit space. From talking his way into internships at Wodapalooza and landi...
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Episode 21
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2:04:54
#20: Stoicism, Analysis Paralysis, Life Lessons, & Dream Guests | Solo Q&A
Drew Korf is a podcaster and the owner of Storyline Media Co.Welcome to another Solo Q&A episode! The questions you all submitted for this Q&A covered a wide range of topics from workout splits to biggest life lessons, and some ...
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Episode 20
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1:34:21
#19: 3 Things You Should Do Instead of Going to Film School | Brandon Mair
Brandon Mair is a world-class videographer.In today's episode, we have Boise native Brandon Mair (aka @basicbrando) on the podcast to share his decade-long journey of becoming a full-time traveling videographer. Starting with a ...
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Episode 19
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1:58:27
#18: Motivation is Bullsh*t | Tyler Geiger
Tyler Geiger is the owner of Nock Performance and is a former police officer.In this episode, Tyler opens up about the identity shifts that come from changing careers, embracing fatherhood, and building a life rooted in discipline, hones...
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Episode 18
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1:47:28
#17: 50 Boxing Fights in 50 States | Dylan Turner
Dylan Turner is a Professional Boxer from Las Vegas, Nevada.Dylan and his videographer Angelo set out on a 50 state roadtrip with the objective of fighting one boxer in each state. Inspired by a viral video of a YouTuber skateboarding ac...
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Episode 17
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1:16:29
#16: My Passion for Hunting Saved Me from a 9-5 | Casey Cole
Casey Cole is an outfitter, hunting guide, and taxidermist in Montana.In this episode, Casey shares how saying "yes" and taking chances in the right moments allowed him to transform his passion for hunting into Cole Ridge Outfitters.&nbs...
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Episode 16
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1:34:16
#15: Dream Big & Reverse-Engineer Your Path to Success | Dayne Dyer
Dayne Dyer is the founder of Beartooth Performance in Billings, Montana.In this episode, Dayne shares the real story behind leaving a stable, high-paying career in medical sales to become a personal trainer. He talks about the fear of st...
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Episode 15
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1:55:45
#14: Behind the Scenes of Building a 500k Person Audience | Kylie Nelson
Kylie Nelson is a fashion influencer and content creator.In this episode, Kylie shares her journey from competitive fitness to content creation, and how her focus shifted from helping people feel strong in the gym to helping them feel c...
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Episode 14
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1:38:29
#13: Honor Your Creativity | Ruby Hahn
Ruby Hahn is an acrylic and mixed-media artist.Ruby's lifelong passion for art has taken shape in everything from classroom doodles to throwing flaming objects onto canvas as she's worked towards her career as a full-time artist.I...
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1:32:05
#12: Leaving the Spotlight to Reclaim My Identity | Koni Dole
Koni Dole is a co-founder of Montaniac, a sales team builder, and a former Division I athlete.Koni's story has inspired people across the state of Montana, but in this episode we highlight how Koni's ...
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Episode 12
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1:38:08
#11: Operating as a Giver Instead of an Extractor | Solo Q&A with Drew Korf
Drew Korf (me!) is a podcaster and the founder of Storyline Media Co.For the first ever solo Q&A podcast, I answered 10 guest questions and opened up about what gets me up in the morning, my ongoing challenges with work/life balance,...
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Episode 11
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1:12:41
#10: Wear Your Failures as Badges of Honor | Keith Lauver
Keith Lauver is a serial entrepreneur, and is the current founder of Atomic Elevator and Ella AI.In today's episode, Keith shared the many chapters of his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Starting in h...
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