Coffee/Lunch/Beer
Coffee/Lunch/Beer
Mark Lyda and Darin Evangelista
In every episode, we sit down for coffee/lunch/beer with a successful professional to learn from their triumphs, failures, and everything in between. Whether you're a budding young upstart or a seasoned vet, everyone needs a mentor.
The Business Consultant - Sindhu Zachariah
Season 1 finale! We learn about the world of big-firm business consulting from Sindhu Zachariah - Director, Salesforce at Price Waterhouse Coopers. Darin and Mark reflect on the season.
Sep 17, 2021
1 hr 4 min
The Air Force JAG Captain - Susan Bet-Sayad
In this episode, we talk about military service as a lawyer and the beautiful game that is Gator Ball with military attorney Capt Susan Bet-Sayad.
Aug 24, 2021
1 hr 5 min
The Online Dating Coach - Erika Ettin
In this very fun episode, we talk to the pun-loving Erika Ettin about her career as an online dating coach, leaving a stable job to start her company (A Little Nudge), landing her first clients, constructing crossword puzzles, getting published in the New York Times, and much more.
Jul 30, 2021
1 hr 8 min
The Professor, Advisor & KU Legend - Mary Klayder, PhD
In today’s episode, we’re joined by University of Kansas Professor, Mary Klayder, PhD. We discuss her famous slogan, why she loves advising as much as teaching, pioneering study abroad programs, self discovery through literature, and so much more.
Jul 2, 2021
1 hr 16 min
The Ageless Entrepreneur - Rick Terrien
Rick Terrien is a lifelong entrepreneur and the author of Ageless Startup: Start a Business at Any Age. He has launched businesses in industries ranging from manufacturing to printing to small foods. In this episode, we learn how Rick started his first business, how he has sold several businesses to go on “sabbaticals,” the misconceptions about starting a business later in life, and much more.
Jun 25, 2021
1 hr 14 min
The Sports Journalist & Broncos Reporter - Phil Milani
In this very special episode, we sit down with Denver Broncos reporter Phil Milani to discuss sneaky ways to land a job interview, rising through the ranks of network journalism, and transitioning to a role with the Denver Broncos. We also talk about The Drive, the Broncos cafeteria, interviewing John Elway, misconceptions about his career, and much more.
Jun 18, 2021
1 hr 15 min
The Heart Surgeon - Dr. Tony Mozer
On today’s marathon episode, we talk to one of Mark’s lifelong friends, Dr. Tony Mozer. Tony is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. We discuss how Tony started his path towards becoming a surgeon, why he decided to get his MBA during his residency, the importance of meditation, how The Sopranos is kind of like heart surgery, his recommendations for the show, and much more. Mark also has a heartwarming moment during the reflection section.
Jun 11, 2021
1 hr 43 min
The Baptist Minister Turned LGBTQ+ Advocate & Political Consultant - Josh Cogan
Josh Cogan has an amazing story to tell and is consistently surprising us with unexpected details about his life. In this episode, we learn how Josh went from being a punk rocker to a baptist minister to an advocate for LGBTQ+ youth in the Dallas, TX area. Buckle up, because it's a wild ride.
Jun 4, 2021
1 hr 8 min
“Hosts Only” with Mark and Darin
We’ve got a very special episode today as we spend the entire episode without the rude interruptions of guests. That’s right, it’s a hosts only episode with Mark and Darin! We run through the typical run of show so you can learn a little bit more about us and our journeys. We also discuss Mark’s transition from music to law, why Darin hates “cool” jobs, current endeavors, and much more.
May 21, 2021
1 hr 13 min
The Grammy Award-Winning Opera Singer & Mediator - Matthew Carroll
In this episode, we welcome Matthew Carroll, a Grammy Award-winning opera singer for the Lyric Opera of Chicago and founder of Keystone Mediation. We discuss getting surprised by texts on Grammy night, what it's like to be a professional opera singer, what sparked his interest in mediation, transitioning to life off the stage, and the future of his profession. Mark also shares a tender parenting moment with Darin and much more.
May 13, 2021
1 hr 9 min
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