Meet Sam Coil of Branded Bills. Sam built an empire from humble beginnings using a utility knife, a scrap of leather and a hand forged iron brand. He sold 30 hats in one day by wearing his creation to work. In the next six months, he sold 80 hats that he made by hand at home after working a full day at his other job. He now owns a large apparel brand, Branded Bills, that sells made to order quality products and has exclusive merchandise partnerships with individuals like Cameron Hanes and Adam Greentree. From side hustle to apparel success story, Sam continues to live on his own terms and stay true to his path. There’s no right way to do any of it. My hope is that by hearing Sam’s journey it will help you dive deeper into your own. I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation. Tune in now! EPISODE SHOW NOTES: standtoserve.com/episode37/ JOIN OUR INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY: www.instagram.com/standtoserve/ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/standtoservepodcast/

The whole reason I’m doing this podcast is to highlight the people who are living the life they’ve defined for themselves. The people who shut out outside distractions and dive into serving the world we live in by being themselves. I love the conversations I've had on this podcast, and it serves me to be reminded that there’s no right way to do this. The right way is what's right for you and what's right for me and hearing others’ stories opens my mind up to that. In this episode, I share my story of hosting my first Intro to Handlettering Workshop at The Local, and the lessons I learned along the way. I had to work through mindset shifts, ultimately take action (aka burn.my.boats) and approach the results with a whole lotta grace. Is there a project calling to you but you're not sure where/how to get started? I put together a free worksheet for you to help you journal, reflect and give you the freedom / permission to do / host / schedule / sell your first *thing*! Download the worksheet over on the Stand to Serve show notes and listen in to hear the full episode now! EPISODE SHOW NOTES: standtoserve.com/episode36/ JOIN OUR INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY: www.instagram.com/standtoserve/ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/standtoservepodcast/

Do you believe that by creating a space that inspires you, your life will launch from there? These were words of wisdom given to our guest, Morgan Molitor, and she’s taken that advice to heart and continues to design a life that lights her up. Not only have Morgan and her husband, Jamie, created an inspirational space for their family, but they also help others express themselves by creating spaces that feel good to them. “You need to make your happy place in your home, no matter if it’s on-trend, no matter if it’s other people’s style, do your own style.” She and Jamie started a DIY blog, construction2style, in 2012, and since then their blog has evolved into a full-service design and build interior residential and small media company based in Minnesota. In this episode, you’ll hear how Morgan and Jamie’s blog launched into a full-time husband & wife team, how to be more transparent with your clients, tips to create a space that speaks to who you are, and how to listen to your audience and give them what they need. I admire Morgan and Jamie’s work and am so excited for you to hear their story. So grab a cup of coffee and listen in. EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://standtoserve.com/episode35/ JOIN OUR INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY: https://www.instagram.com/standtoserve/ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/standtoservepodcast/

When do you feel like your truest self? This week on the podcast I chat with Eliza Raney, Owner and General Manager of Skogen Kitchen, an innovative restaurant in Custer, South Dakota. Eliza shares how she and her husband (and Executive Chef) are pursuing a life aligned with their truest selves, and the mindset shifts that have changed everything. “My truest self is a full dining room, and I’m hopping around opening up bottles of wine, getting to know our guests, seeing our regulars, laughing and enjoying life.” Skogen Kitchen is a legend, and Eliza and Joseph's story is just as good as the food they serve, the menu they’ve curated, and the brand they’ve built. In this episode, you’ll hear how to move past your fear and doubt when taking big risks, how to share your creativity with the world in a meaningful and vulnerable way, and how to look past social norms to uncover your truest self. “No one lives your life but you and you have to be happy.” You don’t want to miss this conversation; tune in now! EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://standtoserve.com/episode34/ JOIN OUR INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY: https://www.instagram.com/standtoserve/ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/standtoservepodcast/