Former TV news anchor turned powerhouse publisher Nadine Bubeck joins us for a fun, insightful conversation. From anchoring morning shows in San Diego and Phoenix to taking over and growing Paradise Valley City Lifestyle (and now Scottsdale City Lifestyle), Nadine shares how she built a thriving local media brand focused on authentic storytelling, elevated events, and genuine community connection.

As a mom of three boys, she also opens up about raising entrepreneurial kids (including her 11-year-old sports reporter on Instagram), balancing family with a demanding career, and why she believes in giving back in a big way.

If you love media stories, entrepreneurship, lifestyle publishing, or strong women building empires while raising families — this episode is packed with value and real talk.

Topics Covered:

• Transition from on-air talent to magazine owner/publisher
• Launching and growing City Lifestyle publications in the Valley
• Raising three boys with an entrepreneurial spirit
• The power of print + digital + events in today’s media landscape
• Community support, partnerships, and staying authentic
• Balancing motherhood, media, and building something meaningful

Chapters:

00:00 Intro – Nadine Bubeck Joins the Show

01:53 What’s Your Story: TV News Roots & Early Career

05:30 Moving to Arizona, Family Life & Raising Boys

09:20 Taking Over Paradise Valley City Lifestyle

13:30 Expanding to Scottsdale City Lifestyle

17:00 Print vs Digital, AI, and the Future of Media

21:30 Events, Community Impact & Giving Back

26:00 Rapid Fire + Final Thoughts

Follow Nadine & the magazines: Instagram: @NadineBubeck | @ParadiseValleyCityLifestyle | @ScottsdaleCityLifestyle

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Entrepreneur, speaker, peak performance coach, and founder of Fathers of the Future, Luke Kayyem shares his raw, no-excuses story. Born to a single mom, haunted by an absent father who was in and out of prison, Luke spiraled into rage, multiple DUIs, bar fights, and self-destruction — until a near-miss with his newborn daughter became the wake-up call that changed everything.

Now 17+ years sober, Luke opens up about intentional suffering, plant medicine journeys, surrendering to faith, and building The Crucible — his legendary 32-hour men’s transformation experience that combines physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges.

If you’re a man struggling with purpose, identity, trauma, or just ready for the next level — this episode hits hard.

Key Topics:

• Growing up fatherless and the rage that followed
• Rock bottom: DUIs, fights, losing everything
• The moment his daughter was born that forced change
• Sobriety, CrossFit, and rebuilding identity
• Plant medicine, breathwork & intentional healing
• The Crucible: 32-hour men’s transformation (what really happens)
• Faith, surrender, and becoming the man you needed
• Fathers of the Future movement & helping the next generation

Chapters:

00:00 Intro & Luke Kayyem’s Powerful Story Begins

01:53 Fatherless Childhood & Early Trauma

04:45 From Rage & Alcohol to Sobriety Wake-Up Call

08:20 Building The Crucible – Intentional Suffering for Men

12:30 Plant Medicine, Breathwork & Deep Healing

16:40 Faith, Surrender & Letting Go of Control

21:30 The Crucible Experience – What It’s Really Like

26:00 May 1-3 Crucible + May 3 Mental Health Walk

30:00 Final Advice: Show Up, Don’t Quit, Smile (Your Face Is Your Fault)

More About Luke:

Check out Luke’s upcoming events at LukeKayyem.com

Follow Luke on Instagram: @lukekayyem

Kansas City Chiefs legend and Hall of Famer Nick Lowery is back on What’s Your Story for an inspiring, story-packed episode around the launch of his new book. From being cut 11 times by 8 teams to making game-winning kicks in brutal conditions, Nick shares the mental game, legacy-building mindset, and life lessons that took him to the top — and keep him serving others today.

You’ll hear unforgettable moments: roasting prep (Tom Brady money jokes included), playing with Joe Montana, meeting Muhammad Ali, the power of consistency and connection, and why true success is measured by who you lift up along the way. Plus, details on his upcoming live roast in Kansas City and his decades of work with Native youth and Champions for the Homeless.

If you love football stories, comeback mindset, leadership, gratitude, and turning rejection into fuel — this one delivers.

Key Topics:

• The brutal reality of getting cut 11 times and still making it
• Mental toughness & creating your own “office” (inner strength)
• Famous kicks, game balls & playing with legends (Montana, Allen, etc.)
• Muhammad Ali stories and what true greatness looks like
• Legacy, connection, and why trophies mean nothing without people
• Book launch + live roast this weekend in KC

Chapters

00:00 Intro & Nick Lowery Returns

01:28 Book Journey: Why writing it was the hardest thing he’s done

03:55 Getting Cut 11 Times – Building unbreakable mental toughness

07:30 The iconic rainy field goal + Bill Walsh’s reaction

11:30 Muhammad Ali at the Royals game – A moment of pure grace

15:30 Consistency, Connection & Legacy – What really matters

19:30 Serving others: Champions for the Homeless & Native Vision

23:30 Book launch + live roast this weekend in Kansas City

26:30 Final thoughts & why Nick keeps showing up

Grab Nick’s new book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03xOrKEm

Follow Nick: Search “Nick Lowery” on socials for event updates

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