Somewhere along the way, I realized there are a few things that set me apart from most people my age. One of the biggest ones is this: I’ve never been afraid to talk to strangers.

In this episode of Unsupervised Supervision, Jax and Sean break down why that didn’t happen by accident. From breweries and business meetings to speech coaching for a childhood stutter, they talk about the intentional parenting decisions that built social confidence early on. Being introduced to adults instead of dismissed. Speaking in front of large groups before it felt comfortable.

They also explore how those small reps turned into bigger outcomes, like becoming a manager at 18, feeling natural in adult rooms, and building real independence instead of just loud confidence.

This one is about exposure, discomfort, individuality, and why teaching kids how to communicate might be one of the most important skills you can give them.

If you’ve ever wondered what actually builds confidence, this conversation is for you.

Somewhere along the way, tipping stopped being a thank you and started being a pressure test.

In this episode of Unsupervised Supervision, Jax and Sean talk about tipping culture and why it feels like everyone is asking for 20 percent now, no matter what you ordered or how much “service” actually happened. They get into the iPad tip screen awkwardness, the places that should never be asking for tips, and the difference between rewarding real effort versus guilt tipping because someone watched you click a button.

They also break down their personal tipping rules, what they always tip for, what depends, and what they will never tip for. It’s honest, funny, and way too relatable if you’ve ever stared at a tip screen and thought “for what?”

This is our Christmas special and the final episode…
of the year.

In this episode of Unsupervised Supervision, Jax and Sean talk about what actually makes Christmas meaningful. They share stories about memorable gifts, why thought and sentiment matter more than price, and what it means to be a good gift receiver. They also get into family traditions, which ones they have kept, which ones changed, and why traditions matter even when they are imperfect.

To close things out, they reflect on the first season of the podcast. What surprised them, what they learned about each other, and why sitting down for these conversations turned into something bigger than they expected.

It is a relaxed, fun conversation about gifts, traditions, and wrapping up the year with a little perspective.

Thanks for listening this year. Merry Christmas.