In this episode of Making It Happen, Pauline sits down with Adam Gay, full-time drummer, content creator, coach, and member of the band When the Sun Sets. Adam shares how he went from saying yes to every opportunity to building a life around music, touring, teaching, creating content, and helping other drummers find their own path.

This conversation is full of practical motivation for anyone trying to figure out what they really want and how to start moving toward it. Adam talks about building confidence, learning through failure, creating multiple income streams, staying focused when shiny distractions pop up, and why getting just 1% better every day can completely change your direction.

If you have ever felt like you have big goals but no clear roadmap, this episode will remind you that the first step matters, belief matters, and you have more control over your future than you may think. As Adam puts it, if you care about something, do not take your focus off of it. Make it happen.

Nick Myrhow’s story is not polished and that’s exactly why it stands out. In this episode, he shares what it really looks like to grow up fast, take responsibility, and figure things out without a safety net.

From getting kicked out at 18 to becoming a young father and working his way through barber school in record time, Nick didn’t follow a straight path. Today, he’s balancing two businesses, raising two kids including a son with autism, and pushing toward something bigger than just getting by.

This conversation gets into the realities most people avoid talking about. The pressure to provide, the trade-offs between family and business, and the constant tension of trying to build something while still being present at home. Nick is honest about the mistakes, the mindset shifts, and the moments that forced him to grow up quickly.

One idea comes through loud and clear: you don’t fail when things go wrong, you fail when you stop trying.

If you’re navigating business, family, and the pressure to do more with your life, this episode will hit close to home and give you something real to think about.

What does it really take to build a business from the ground up while raising a family and navigating real-life pressure?

In this episode, Miguel Cerpa shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship and the lessons that came with it. He breaks down how he turned a simple skill into a growing business, why focusing on quality over quantity changed everything, and what most people get wrong about scaling.

We also get into the realities behind the scenes, managing stress, hiring the right people, balancing family life, and figuring things out when nothing feels certain. Miguel doesn’t pretend it’s easy, but he makes it clear it’s possible.

If you’re building something of your own or thinking about it, this episode will challenge how you think about growth, failure, and what it actually means to make it happen.