David McKissic (Cerebro Creative House, IBJ Forty Under 40) joins the show to talk about his South Bend origins, his recent self-discoveries in the last ten weeks, and why he believes the Midwest is the creative mecca, not just in the U.S., but in the WORLD.

Learn more about and connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mckissic-51b771a6

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• (00:00) - Intro
• (03:31) - The Dream Machine
• (19:27) - Coping v. Feeling
• (35:40) - The Midwest Creative Mecca
• (42:39) - Hoosier Humility
• (01:03:10) - The Next Play

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Mike G and GP, co-founders of We Don't Run From Adversity, join the show to unpack how personal loss, family legacy, and hard won retail lessons shaped the Indianapolis-based streetwear brand into a decade-strong lifestyle movement built on community over hype.

Learn more about WDRFA: https://wdrfa.com

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