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Kirby Reitzer: Did you ever dream of being part of a World Series Championship? Ever wonder if you could make that dream a reality without being a Major League player? If so, this is the podcast for you! Come along as Kirby Reitzer , MS, CMSS,RSCC, shares his incredible journey—from playing baseball at the Don, to a player at FGCU, to working with athletes, to ultimately becoming part of the Boston Red Sox World Series championship. Kirby discovered that there’s more than one way to win a championship. For him, helping players recover from injuries and get back on the field became just as meaningful as being on the field for the victory. Listen as Kirby takes us through his amazing story—from player, to the sidelines, to exercise science, and finally to a World Series championship. If you love a dream-come-true story, or you’re inspired by seeing an idea turn into a lifelong passion, you won’t want to miss Kirby’s story. 🎙️ Take a listen, subscribe, and give us 5 stars! And if you’ve already been a guest, thank you for being part of the journey. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, leaving those 5 stars, and supporting the podcast. Without you, there would be no pod

Have you ever chased your dream job… only to realize it wasn’t the dream you imagined? In this episode, Elana shares her incredible journey—one filled with hard work, ambition, and ultimately, a surprising turn. After reaching the goal she worked so tirelessly for, she found herself facing an unexpected truth: it wasn’t right for her. What comes next is where the real story begins. This is a powerful conversation about reinvention, resilience, and having the courage to pivot when everything you thought you wanted no longer fits. Elana’s story is a reminder that success isn’t always about reaching the destination—it’s about what you do when you get there. If you’ve ever questioned your path or wondered what comes after “making it,” this episode is for you. And as always—thank you for listening, supporting the show, rating us 5 stars, and following along. This podcast exists because of you. Want to share your story? Reach out on social: @howigotheremrp

🎸🔥 Ever wondered what it REALLY takes to become a Rock & Roll star? Get ready for an incredible ride as Zoe shares her journey from Club 128 all the way to New York City! From stepping onto the stage at The Don, to diving into jazz, to finally finding her true passion as the lead singer of a rock band—this story has it all: determination, music, setbacks, and big dreams. And here’s the twist… not getting into Fine Arts High School might have been the best thing that ever happened to her. Sometimes the unexpected path leads exactly where you’re meant to go. If you love stories about chasing dreams, finding your voice, and the power of hard work both in and out of the classroom, you won’t want to miss this one!🎧 Hit play, turn it up, and come along for the journey.👍 Don’t forget to smash that like button, follow the show, and drop a comment—we truly appreciate the support!

Have you ever wondered how to combine your two favorite passions into one career? This episode, tune in to hear how Jacob blended his love of music and engineering—like the perfect mix of peanut butter and chocolate—into one incredible job. Today, he creates music for his favorite video games and other creative projects. If you’ve ever felt torn between two passions and weren’t sure how to bring them together, Jacob’s story will inspire you. He shares his highs and lows, the challenges he faced, and how he found a way to pursue both passions without giving up either one. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, leaving a 5-star review, and spreading the word. If you enjoy what you hear and want to share your own story, reach out—we’ll make it happen.

Sara Rudeseal: Ever wondered what it really takes to become an actor? What’s involved in seeing yourself on TV or on the big screen? If so, come take a ride with me as Sara shares her journey—from watching her dad light up the stage and make people laugh, to carving out a path of her own on both the small and big screen. Sara opens up about navigating a difficult time in middle school, the twists and turns along her journey, and how perseverance ultimately led to a speaking role on Law & Order. No two paths are the same—and none are easy. It takes hard work, tenacity, and a little bit of luck. As always, thank you for listening. Hit that 5-star rating, smash that like, and don’t forget to follow!

Come take a listen to Surya tell his story from Club 128 at the Don (08-11) to High School(11-15), to California Berkley School of Engineering(15-19) all the way to the mean streets of The Big Apple, NYC. Surya is the opitomy of don't let failure stop you. We all fall down, how many times do we get up? Don't let failure define you, let it guide you, and hopefully learn from it. Always have a passion and even if it doesn't become a career, it can still be in your life. If you are not sure how to find you happy place and pot of gold, take a listen t this podcast. As always, thank you for listen, please like, subscribe, and hit those 5 stars.

What happens when a kid obsessed with technology discovers the world of filmmaking? Meet Armaan—a creator who turned curiosity into a calling. In this episode, Armaan shares how getting into his town’s arts high school set everything in motion, how a Florida Bright Futures scholarship opened the next door, and how determination carried him from Georgia all the way to Los Angeles. If you’re trying to find your passion—or figure out how to turn it into a real career—you won’t want to miss Armaan’s story.

🎙️ Come take a listen to Tiffany’s story — from being the quiet, shy (but quietly confident) kid in my History class, all the way to one of the top engineering schools in the country… and eventually, to Cupertino AKA Apple Mothership. Her journey takes some unexpected turns — from art, to NorCal, then SoCal. Tiffany shares, in her own words, how she prepared herself for the path ahead. From the IB program, followed by navigating college and choosing engineering as a career to eventually landing the job of a lifetime (Mechanical Engineer for Apple), hers is a story of growth, courage, and self-discovery. If you’ve ever felt like the shy kid no one notices… or if you have no idea what your future holds — this one’s for you. Thanks for subscribing, following, 5-starring, and everything else you do to keep this pod going strong! Wanna be a guest? Hit me up on Insta: @HowIGotHereJeremyProper — I’d love to hear your story.

Ian Mellul, former White House Director of Presidential Production and former student of mine, joins the podcast to share his remarkable journey from Club 128 to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Ian’s interest in government began in my 7th grade civics class, where he first discovered his passion for public service. That spark eventually took him to George Washington University, national politics, the Obama White House, and the Joe Biden White House. In this episode, Ian Mellul shares what it really takes to make it to the White House, what it’s like working behind the scenes for presidents, and how a career in politics is built through persistence, relationships, pressure, and purpose. From presidential advance to presidential production, campaign life, and the realities of public service, Ian tells his story his way. If you’re interested in the White House, presidential politics, political careers, or what happens behind the scenes in Washington, this episode is for you. As always, thank you for the likes, subscribes, follows, and 5-star reviews.

Come on a wild ride with Taylor as she explains how she made it all the way to opening night of Dallas Cowboys Stadium, to earning hr Ph. D, to becoming a wife and a mom. This women proves that hard work in and out of the classroom really pays off. Taylor will tell you about her ups, and downs, and her all arounds. This is the episode to listen if you are a band kid in middle school, and have no idea what comes next. Listen to Taylor, and she'll tell ya. As always, thank you for listening, and if you ike what you hear, please like, subscribe and give 5 stars.

Come on a ride with Max as he tells his journey from Don Estridge Middle Scholl all the way to Yale Medical School. Max will explain how he graduated College before he graduated High School. He was told he was too young to go to Medical School at the ripe old age of 18. He did not take that as a set back, he figured out how to shift to Brain Research. To make matters worse, he was not selected for his first choice of matching Colleges. This just helped him grow even more as person. Max is the true testament that hard work in and out of the classroom will payoff. If you just keep moving forward, you will find success, or it will find you. Thank you gain for listening, and if you could, like, subscribe, or 5 star, it would be greatly appreciated.

Come along and listen to Kirill tell his story from the Don all the way to Sanford University. Listen to Kirill tell how he went from a middle school kid with big dreams, t making those dreams become a reality. If you ever wanted to be a computer scientist and wok for a space faring company, this is your podcast. Kirill talks about how his hard work in and out of the classroom payed massive dividends by not only reaching his dreams but actually making them come true. If you love STEM Kirill is your man. Pleas take a listen and enjoy the ride. Sorry in advance for the extra 20 minutes, but I think it is totally worth the ride.

Come take a listen to Jordan's story, a kid who was into Pokemon in middle school and turned that into being a social influencer. Then, he used his prelaw knowledge to attend the NBA Draft. This is the ultimate episode about throwing away the rule book and going your own way. Jordan will tell you about the ups the downs and the all arounds of set backs to success. Jordan has a wealth of knowledge for such a young man. If you ever wondered how to be a success on the internet, this is the episode to listen to. As always, thank you for listening and DM me if interested in being a guest.

Come take a listen to Fabi tell her story form The Don all the way to London England. Fabi has taken some twists and turns, had to make some hard decisions in order fr her to find her way. Listen as Fabi tells how she decided not to go to her school of her dreams, ignorer for her dreams to be come even bigger. This is a true story of How I Got Here, that is still in the infancy stages. If you wanna know how hard work in and out of the classroom pays off, you have to listen to Fabi's tale.

Come take a listen to an incredible story of one year at the Don, to dual enrollment at Boca High and FAU High, to graduating from college at 19 with a degree in Bio sciences. All this to enroll in medical school. But wait, there's more. Then take a quick left turn to try some business management for fun, which all started at the ripe old age of 6. How many can say that is when they started a business? Please take a listen to Darian tell her story of amazing success, and of course her personal bumps along the road. As always, thank you for listening. If you'd liked to be interviewed, just hit me up on my DM's