In this episode of the Been to the Mountain Top Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews his podcast producer Gunce Akpinar.

They discuss Steve's current projects, the pressures he faces, and the importance of mental resilience in training for a marathon.

The conversation also touches on themes of collective liberation, community impact, and reflections on life and legacy, culminating in details about an upcoming event.

Takeaways

• Gunce has been working with Steve for two and a half years.
• Steve runs an agency and a design-build firm.
• He is preparing for the New York City Marathon.
• The importance of mental resilience in training is emphasized.
• Collective liberation is a key theme in Steve's philosophy.
• Steve reflects on the impact of community and relationships.
• The conversation highlights the pressures of leadership.
• Steve shares insights on life and legacy after attending a funeral.
• Training for a marathon parallels the pressures of life.
• Gunce discusses the importance of structure in training and life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:48 Current Projects and Pressures

05:53 Training and Mental Resilience

08:27 Collective Liberation and Community Impact

11:41 Reflections on Life and Legacy

18:55 Conclusion and Event Details

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