Dreaming Big

Scott Krava, the founder of Dreaming Big, joins the Uncommon Wealth podcast to share his journey of starting and growing his apparel brand. He discusses how he came up with the idea for Dreaming Big and the process of designing his merchandise. Scott emphasizes the importance of taking action and learning from failures along the…

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After the Interview: Brandon McNace

In this bonus discussion, we react to our episode 183 interview with Brandon McNace, founder of Exodus 5:1. 

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Simple Step: Tortoise and Hare

In this simple step episode, we discuss the importance of being the tortoise rather than the hare when it comes to achieving success. There’s  value of slow and steady progress and you’ll be head to find joy in the process and focus on consistent effort rather than seeking quick wins.

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Freeing Slaves

Brandon McNace is a former finance professional who left his dream job to pursue a calling to free slaves in Pakistan. He is the founder of Exodus 5:1, an organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating victims of modern-day slavery. Brandon shares his journey from a successful career in finance to becoming a modern-day abolitionist. He…

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Chop Wood, Carry Water

This week we’re discussing the book “Chop Wood, Carry Water” by Joshua Metcalf, which teaches valuable lessons about finding joy in the journey and embracing the process of achieving one’s goals. We’ll cover key themes in the book including the importance of patience, discipline, and focusing on the present moment. We also discuss the significance…

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Bear Hunt

Brad Moeckley, a farmer from Iowa, shares his life-changing experience of going on a bear hunt in Alaska. Despite being a non-hunter, Brad challenged himself to reconnect with God, facing physical challenges and forming a close bond with his guide, Ralph. After days of searching, Brad finally had the opportunity to shoot a bear,. The…

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Thankful

‘Tis the season for being reminded that oftentimes our dissatisfaction can come from forgetting how grateful we should be for the things around us. What are you thankful for?

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Independence

Josh Nielsen, the creator of Zencastr, shares his journey of building a successful publishing company for podcasters. Looking to create both financial and geographical independence for his family, he initially started the company to solve the problem of remote recording for podcasters, but as the podcasting industry grew, Zencastr expanded its services to include hosting,…

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After the Interview: Brittany Overton

In this bonus discussion, we discuss our episode 177 interview with Brittany Overton.  To listen to the original interview, check out https://uncommonwealth.com/podcast/positive-emissions/

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Naysayers

Welcome to the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, where we explore the stories of individuals who have chosen to live an uncommon life. In this episode, we delve into the topic of discouragement and the reasons why people may try to dissuade you from pursuing your dreams. We will examine the fear of failure, jealousy or envy,…

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Positive Emissions

Brittany Overton, founder of Positive Emissions, joins us to discuss her unique approach to preserving family memories through life documentaries. Brittany shares her personal journey, from being a radiation therapist to pursuing her passion for storytelling. She explains how her own experiences with illness and the loss of loved ones inspired her to start documenting…

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Simple Step: Ask Uncommon Questions

In this episode’s simple step, we’re talking about the power and perhaps even intrigue of asking really good questions, especially when trying to build relationships. There are a million really good questions out there, of course, but a great one to start with is: If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you do? Take…

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