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  • Here's To You LIVE: A Dinner Party with Builders, Creators & Owners
    2026/06/26

    Season 4 ends a little differently this year.

    For the first time ever, Here's To You stepped off the couch and onto the stage for a live reunion episode in front of nearly 100 people at Odd Fellow Hall in Wichita. What started as an idea back in 2021 turned into an evening filled with three conversations, a three-course dinner, three custom cocktails, plenty of shots of El Trago Blue Agave Espadín Spirit, and the kind of honest conversations that have always been at the heart of this podcast.

    This wasn't a business panel.

    It wasn't a networking event.

    It was a reunion.

    Throughout the night we welcomed back twelve incredible Season 4 guests to celebrate where they've been, what's changed since their episodes, and what they're cheering to next.

    🥂 THE BUILDERS

    Cole Thompson (Fortune 88 Run Club), Tianna Kelly (Hot Girls Vote), Bryan Parsons (Wichita Emerald Tattoo Convention), and Ben Myers (Wichita Food & Booze) joined us to talk about building community, the unexpected moments that happen when people come together, knowing when to keep going, and why Wichita deserves more flowers.

    🎬 THE CREATORS

    Miguel (Front Steps Creative Studio), Fitz "The Film Cowboy," Steve (Bully & Bulk), and Ashley (ICT Broke Girls) brought the laughs with conversations about creative hot takes, finding inspiration, internet culture, following your curiosity, and the realities of creating in public.

    🏢 THE OWNERS

    Erick Zayas made a special appearance filling in for Bryce Lob (yes, it was exactly as chaotic as you'd expect), alongside Michele Valadez (City Girlz Liquor), Cam, Stephen Reed (Elite Eclectic Company & Apprenticeship Academy), and Mariana (MD Suite Spa) for a conversation about entrepreneurship, hiring, defining success, and the lessons that only business ownership can teach you.

    This episode is full of laughter, vulnerable moments, unexpected stories, audience interaction, and exactly the kind of conversations that remind us success isn't just measured by titles or accolades—it's measured by the people you build life with.

    Here's to another unforgettable season.🥃

    Special thanks to our spirit partner, One Life Spirits Brands, for keeping the cocktails flowing with Una Vida Tequila and El Trago Blue Agave Espadín Spirit.

    A huge thank you to our event sponsors for believing in local conversations and community:• One Life Spirits Brands• Shelter Mutual Insurance – Rachel James• IC Therapy Works• Jordan Chiropractic• MD Suite Spa• ICT TaxAnd thank you to our collaborators who helped bring this night to life:Odd Fellow Hall, M00lay, and Erick Zayas.

    Here's To You. 🥂Subscribe/Follow on wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    00:00 - 03:34 Intro

    03:50 - 06:46 The Builders

    06:54 - 10:53 Tattoo Convention

    10:56 - 14:30 "Size doesn't matter," says

    14:40 - 16:11 Have You Ever Wanted To Give Up?

    16:13 - 19:05 Quitting Alcohol

    19:05 - 23:02 Who in Wichita Deserves More Community Flowers?

    23:03 - 26:02 Are You Even Tatted?

    26:05 - 31:47 What's The Unhinged Thing Someone Does At Your Event?31:47 - 34:36 Builders at the Halloween Party34:36 - 36:44 The Builders and the Creators36:45 - 39:20 PODCAST: Creators Segment39:21 - 41:41 Lucky 7 41:41 - 46:37 Dope Heads on Meth46:41 - 49:00 Film Photography: Hot Take49:01 - 52:42 What Is Everyone Getting Wrong With Creating?52:42 - 55:20 In The Elevator With Fanny55:20 - 57:16 #Unfollowing and #WorstHateComment57:17 - 01:00:46 On His Unfollowing01:00:47 - 01:05:29 What's Been The Most Hurtful Moment Of Your Career?01:05:29 - 01:09:48 A Taste of the Community01:10:02 - 01:11:40 A toast to the bar01:11:40 - 01:13:53 Welcome Home: One Life Spirits01:13:53 - 01:17:52 The Weight Loss Challenge01:17:53 - 01:22:31 Starting A Business01:22:31 - 01:26:38 On Hiring The Right People01:26:40 - 01:30:49 City Girls Liquor On Hiring01:30:51 - 01:34:21 Being a Solo-preneur or with friends?01:34:27 - 01:37:16 What Are You Cheering To?01:37:18 - 01:39:02 Dusty Needs A Few Words01:39:03 - 01:40:48 Throwdown at Snap Social

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    1 時間 41 分
  • Liquid to Lips and Lessons from the Midwest | One Life Spirits
    2026/05/14

    One Life Spirits founders, Bryce and Zach, discuss their transition to additive-free tequila, the impact of COVID-19 on their business, and their community-focused approach.


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    www.onelifespirits.com

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    1 時間 28 分
  • Turning Content Into Strategy, Not Just Posts | Trey Wiles
    2026/04/30

    In this episode, we sit down with Trey Wiles to unpack his journey from a curious college student with a camera to building a career in content creation and marketing strategy.

    Trey shares how his early interest in capturing moments turned into a full-time business helping brands and businesses grow through intentional, strategic content. We dive into the turning points that shaped his path, the lessons learned while building a creative career, and what it really takes to turn content into opportunity.

    We also break down how content creation has evolved—how it’s made today, how it’s consumed differently than even a few years ago, and what creators and businesses need to understand to stay relevant in a constantly changing digital landscape.

    Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or just curious about where content is headed, this conversation offers real insight into the mindset, strategy, and discipline behind building in the creator economy.

    @Treyductions is a content creation / marketing brand focusing on things like:

    • Helping creators and entrepreneurs build content strategies
    • Video production, storytelling, and branding
    • Turning social media content into business results (clients, revenue, growth)


    Find One Life Spirits products near you: ⁠onelifespirits.com⁠

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    1 時間 15 分
  • ICU to Med Spa Founder, Hypnotherapy & Women Building Something Different | Still Nova & Co.
    2026/04/16

    This episode is what happens when you leave your city, sit down with a group of women building something together… and let the conversation go wherever it wants.

    We hit the road to Oklahoma City to sit down with the team behind Still Nova & Co. — and what started as a conversation about skincare and wellness quickly turned into something much bigger.

    We talk about:

    • Going from ICU nursing to building a med spa business
    • The realities of healthcare post-COVID
    • Botox, microneedling, IV therapy — and why people are really seeking them
    • Being the “hype woman” in your friendships and business
    • Hypnotherapy, energy work, and tapping into the subconscious
    • Astrology, identity, and the way people make meaning of their lives
    • And yes… the conversation goes all the way to aliens, relationships, and the idea of a shifting power dynamic between men and women

    This is one of those episodes that starts light, gets chaotic, gets funny… and then somehow gets a little deeper than you expected.

    If you’re building something, exploring who you are, or just love conversations that don’t stay in one lane…

    Pour a drink and come sit with us:

    🍓 Worth Knowing Martini

    Because every good conversation deserves a good drink.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz Hi-Post Lime Vodka
    • 1 oz strawberry puree (or muddled strawberries)
    • ½ oz elderflower liqueur (or simple syrup)
    • ½ oz fresh lime juice
    • ½ oz cream of coconut

    Garnish:
    Strawberry slice or sugared rim

    Instructions:
    Muddle strawberries.
    Add all ingredients.
    Shake HARD with ice.
    Strain into a chilled martini glass.
    Garnish and enjoy 🍸

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    1 時間 13 分
  • No Degree, Built Anyway: Trades, Brotherhood & Creating Your Own Path
    2026/04/02

    This isn’t another startup story, it’s what building with your people looks like.

    We sat down with Luis Acosta and Stephen Reed — longtime friends and the builders behind Elite Electric — and got into what it actually looks like to create something from the ground up while you’re still figuring yourself out.

    Not the polished version. The version that happens in between.

    We talk about:

    • Building a business from a garage with your friends
    • Growing into bigger opportunities without a clear blueprint
    • Why trade paths deserve more respect (and attention)
    • What 20+ years of friendship looks like under pressure
    • Lessons from the military that still show up in business and life
    • Creating community through things like run clubs and shared experiences
    • And the question that sneaks up on you: who are you outside of what you’re building?

    If you’re building something, chasing something, or somewhere in the middle of figuring it out — pour yourself an Una Vida cocktail and cheers with us.

    Learn more about: Elite Electric!

    Find One Life Spirits products near you: onelifespirits.com

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    1 時間 28 分
  • Drinking, Masculinity & Mental Health: Real Talk with Ben Meyer
    2026/03/19

    In this episode we sit down with Ben Meyer, Founder of Wichita Food & Booze. It starts off funny and then we ended up unpacking something a lot of us are quietly navigating — what happens when the identity you’ve been carrying your whole life… doesn’t actually fit anymore.

    We get into:

    We talk about:

    • Redefining masculinity beyond ego, noise, and performance

    • What it feels like to outgrow old versions of yourself

    • Drinking culture — enjoying it without letting it run your life

    • The habits we build to belong (and how to break them)

    • Building real community in a digital world

    • ADHD, anxiety, and channeling chaos into growth

    • Why you don’t need a big audience to make an impact

    • Small city culture, politics, and actually getting involved

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re figuring life out in real time — this one’s for you.

    Make yourself an espresso martini with Hi-Post Vodka (or don’t), pull up a chair, and let’s get into it.

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    1 時間 27 分
  • 058 - Hybrid Athlete: Building Community Through Running, Film & Vibes
    2026/03/05

    In this episode, we’re joined by Cole Thompson, founder of F88 Films and F88 Run Club — a community where hybrid athletes run 5Ks, take shots after, maybe have a tattoo artist with flash sheets after, and party with a DJ in the middle of the day.


    That’s our vibe.

    We talk about:

    • ​Building a run club that feels like culture, not competition
    • ​What it means to be a hybrid athlete
    • ​Creating community in your late 20s and early 30s
    • ​Blending fitness, film, and real connection
    • ​Why fitness doesn’t have to be toxic to be disciplined


    The vision behind F88 is bold — and this conversation shows how community can change the way we train, create, and show up.


    🍹Make an Una Vida Strawberry Margarita with us and join us. Here’s to running it up — together. 🥂


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    Fortune 88 Run Club

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    1 時間 20 分
  • 057 - How to Build Your Own Creative Path w/ Fitz the Film Cowboy
    2026/02/19

    Legal assistant. Stripper. Escort. Film photographer.


    What does success look like when you don’t follow the traditional path?

    In this episode, we sit down with Fitz — the Film Cowboy — to talk about carving your own lane, staying creative without selling out, and redefining what “making it” really means.

    We talk identity, creative pressure, hustle culture, and what it actually takes to keep going when you’re building something from scratch.


    And as always, we’re raising a glass with our spirit sponsor, One Life Spirits — because you only get one life, and you’re allowed to live all of it.

    Cheers to owning every chapter. 🥂



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    1 時間 34 分