Have you ever gotten so busy building a good life that you realized you weren’t actually enjoying it?This episode is a little different. I want to tell you about a season when I was creating, showing up, and doing work I loved—but the people around me could see that I wasn’t healthy before I could.I’m going to talk about why fun isn’t always the same thing as rest, what a quiet week in South Carolina taught me, and how I’m learning to slow down enough to actually enjoy the life I’m building.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreativehttps://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7

What happens when a small experiment on the early internet turns into a community of millions?On this episode, I’m joined by Paul Gowder, founder of PowWows.com.We talk about how his time in the Boy Scouts helped spark a lifelong interest in Native American culture, what it was like building a website when the internet was still brand new, and why serving the people who are already there may be more important than constantly chasing bigger numbers.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreativehttps://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Visit PowWows.comSchedule a coaching call with Paul HERE

What happens when someone who was terrified to be on camera ends up building a career helping other people show up on video?On this episode, I'm joined by Katie Fawkes - Director of Marketing at Ecamm. We talk about overcoming fear, why authenticity matters more than polish, the variety of shows Katie co-hosts, and what happens when you get to create alongside your childhood best friend.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreativehttps://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Watch The VHS Club HEREWatch The Maker's Table HERE

What happens when a teacher decides learning should actually be fun?In this episode, I sit down with Fred Aebli — educator and creator of Get Me Coding.We talk about growing up inspired by Star Wars, the winding road from the Marines to the classroom, and why a Lego chicken became one of the most memorable teaching tools his students have ever experienced.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreativehttps://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Visit Get Me CodingListen to Mr Fred's Tech Talk's HERE

Can technology make us better… without making us less human?On this episode I’m joined by Jeff Sieh, Host of Creator News Live. We talk about thriving in the age of AI, building a life that lasts, and why rest fuels creativity.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Watch Jeff's show, Creator News Live HEREGet Move Think Rest by Dr. Natalie Dixon, PhD HERE

What if the loudest thing in your life is the thing you’re trying the hardest not to hear?On this episode, I talk with Jeremy Stein—host of Main Street Magic and author of Still Loud, Now Clear—about his journey through addiction, the illusion of control, and what it looks like to become present in your own life again.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Buy Jeremy's book Still Loud, Now Clear HERE: https://stillloudnowclear.comMain Street Magic: https://youtube.com/@mainstmagic?si=fKnt4tEo9IKhSKG3

What if the worlds you built as a kid were quietly preparing you to tell stories for the rest of your life?On this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Ridley Pearson. We talk about why storytelling matters more than writing, how a family trip to Disney led to The Kingdom Keepers, and his newest adventure series, Magical Map — a story that reminds us imagination might just be dreaming while you’re awake.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Ridley's Magical Map Books:https://amzn.to/4b5rJZVhttps://amzn.to/4cDLEkIhttps://amzn.to/3ZN282t

What if the thing you thought was just a side project ended up opening the door to your dream job?On this episode I talk with Cassie Tucker of Marketing Happy Hour. We discuss her journey in podcasting and how one dinner created a community of fellow creatives.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Listen to Marketing Happy Hour: https://tinyurl.com/4p43hwn3Join the MHH Collective: https://tinyurl.com/4fsw24cd

On this episode I talk with Dave Recchione. We talk about our shared love of Disney music, the joy of being a musician, and the concerts that got away.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Check out Dave's music: https://djrmusic.com

You’re invited!Join us for a cozy Christmas party as The Zac Brown Show wraps up the year with gratitude, laughter, and a look ahead at what’s coming in 2026.Thanks for listening this year.Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7