Matt talks with Bridget Cobb, the owner of Bridget Cobb Coaching and host of the podcast, The Energetic Entrepreneur, where she inspires business owners and side-hustlers to keep their eyes on the prize and focus their energy on achieving their goals. Bridget gives people the strategies to unlock the mindset they need to realize their full potential. If you are in the process of building your own empire, I think you’ll appreciate what Bridget has to say.

You can find and connect with Bridget here:

• Website: https://www.bridgetcobbcoaching.com/
• Join the private facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/427037561336777
• The Energetic Entrepreneur Podcast: https://www.bridgetcobbcoaching.com/podcast
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetcobbcoaching/

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Matt talks with Emma Petersen, aspiring actor who lives in Los Angeles along with many other struggling actors. It’s a tough business, show business, and she explains how she got into it and why she continues to pursue her dream of being a real working Hollywood actor. Emma also has a podcast, The Everyday Actor, which you can find on all major podcast providers or through her website, emmadaytonpetersen.com.Follow Emma on Instagram as well, @everydayactorpodMusic in this episode by Verified Picasso, MK2, and DJ Williams*Affiliate links follow. Using these links to shop will earn me a small commission that helps to produce this podcast.Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outliers, offers a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers -- and why they often go wrong. Check out his latest book, Talking to Strangers: https://amzn.to/2ZktYVkThe RØDECaster Pro is designed to simplify podcast production whilst delivering superb audio quality. It supports up to four presenters, as well as offering easy connection to phone, USB and Bluetooth sources. Eight programmable pads offer instant playback of sound effects and jingles. Podcasts can be recorded directly to microSD card, or to a computer via USB. https://amzn.to/3005oInPodcasting isn’t hard when you have the right partners, and the team at Buzzsprout is passionate about helping you succeed. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link lets Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=573505The interview in this episode of Caught By Happy was recorded with SquadCast. Record remotely, simplify editing and create engaging podcasts with an intuitive platform that allows you to connect with anyone, anywhere. Try it out for free.

Kelli Swazey talks to Matt about how and why she made her way to Indonesia where she's spent the past decade working in education, religious diversity, and cross-cultural studies. As her TedX bio says, "Swazey believes biodiversity and cultural diversity are inexorably linked. Her work insists we can't protect one without defending the other."Interestingly, Kelli and Matt knew each other briefly growing up. In the summers, Kelli would travel from Maine to Western New York, where she would visit her grandparents for a few weeks. Matt was friends with the kid next door to her grandparents, so they would spend those few weeks having bonfires, jumping on trampolines, and just hanging out like kids do.The short documentary Kelli co-directed and produced in 2018 about  climate change and culture in the Sama Bajau community in Southeast Sulawesi, Our Land is the Seahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI3ubl4vTE8Kelli's recent TEDxTalk at TedxUbud: How biodiversity and cultural diversity are inexorably linked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzCWcJT5m3cKelli's Instagram where she posts a lot of mini essays about the projects she's working on: https://www.instagram.com/kelli_swazey/Music in this episode by Verified Picasso, MK2, and DJ WilliamsCaught By Happy is powered by Rring Media. Join the Rring Media Network and let's make good stuff together. The following contains affiliate linksThis interview was recorded with Squadcast. Get fantastic audio quality and separate tracks for each guest for your remotely recorded podcasts. Sign up using my link to help support this show. Save yourself that trip to the market — Instacart delivers groceries in as fast as 1 hour! They connect you with Personal Shoppers in your area to shop and deliver groceries from your favorite stores.Caught By Happy is hosted by Buzzsprout. Podcasting isn’t hard when you have the right partners, and the team at Buzzsprout is passionate about helping you succeed. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. 

Freddy Martinez talks to Matt about growing up in Virginia after moving to the US from Panama, what it was like to learn English, and how tight he was with his mother. He eventually joined the Navy, and ultimately met his wife, Mary, who was stationed at a nearby Army base.Colonel Mary Martinez joins the chat to talk about her military career, and being deployed when their kids were young, but how those sacrifices and hard work have cemented their future.Freddy and Mary are big Buffalo Bills fans, so we talk about that as well - how a kid from Panama who grew up in Virginia started following a football team from Buffalo, NY.*Affiliate links follow*Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.

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Natalie Garramone is the queen of conflict resolution. She's the owner and principal consultant at ONE EIGHTY, LLC and specializes in conflict resolution and mediation so coworkers, managers, and employees can have an open dialogue with one another so they can chart a new path forward and get work done. Natalie talks about why she became a superwoman conflict resolver, and all the stops along the way (she was named CEO of her former company before the age of 30 so you know she’s got the chops for running a successful business). Natalie is also a fellow upstate New Yorker, growing up in Utica, NY and attending Ithaca College.To learn more about Natalie visit oneeighty.io or connect with her on LinkedIn.Music in this episode by Verified Picasso, MK2, and DJ Williams

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Lester Brown found a love for hitting the mountain bike trails with his friends, and he took that love to the next level. Throughout the past decade he's been competing in races and heading up local cycling clubs in Richmond, Virginia. Obviously, mountain biking takes a lot of practice and a fair amount of skill, and with Lester's dedication and focus he soon was competing on the national cycling and biking stage. He's talking to Matt about how he went from riding his bike around campus, to hitting the trails with friends, to finding his tribe of fellow collegiate cyclists, and to eventually competing in high-profile races with some of the country’s top cycling athletes. Affiliate links follow:You’ve gotta check out the KindleUnimited program on Amazon. Unlimited reading. Unlimited listening. We’re talking any device you might own like an ipad, iPhone, or a Kindle reader. You can get Millions of books, magazines and audiobooks to keep you engaged during this stay-home quarantine time during coronavirus. Sign up using this link and you’ll get 2 months completely free. 2 months of unlimited reading or listening content! Unlimited!Interested in mountain biking? Choose from beginner to advanced mountain bikes.Shop all of Amazon's top rated productsThe Caught By Happy podcast is powered by Rring Media. Join the Rring Media Network and let's make good stuff together.Thanks for listening and leaving a rating or review.Music in this episode by Verified Picasso, Konrad OldMoney, and DJ Williams

Mike Lunsford is the co-founder of the Great Geek Refuge, or GGR. He’s been writing and podcasting for the better part of a decade. GGR takes a unique stand on “geek culture.” They have a mission of welcoming all people, from hardcore nerds to casual fan. Mike talks to Matt about writing a comic book and attending his first convention, growing up with Star Trek: TNG, and the overall goals for the GGR Pirate Radio podcast and website. Music in this episode by Verified Picasso, The Grand Affair, and South London HiFi.Affiliate links follow:You’ve gotta check out the KindleUnimited program on Amazon. Unlimited reading. Unlimited listening. We’re talking any device you might own like an ipad, iPhone, or a Kindle reader. You can get Millions of books, magazines and audiobooks to keep you engaged during this stay-home quarantine time during coronavirus. Sign up using this link and you’ll get 2 months completely free. 2 months of unlimited reading or listening content! Unlimited!Start shopping for Mother's Day. Take 20% off Bath and Spa products with code PAMPERMOM at Allswellhome.com! This interview was recorded with SquadCast.The Caught By Happy podcast is powered by Rring Media. Join the Rring Media Network and let's make good stuff together.Thanks for listening and leaving a rating or review.

Aaron Spicer is a man of many hobbies and interests. Aside from being a professional photographer based out of Roanoke, Virginia, Aaron is a hiker, fly fisherman, runner, and loves to cook (and eat) a good meal. He and Matt catch up over a Zoom chat to talk about how the coronavirus situation has impacted a self-employed wedding and event photographer. They also chat about the photo projects they collaborated on back in the day as well as how each is holding up their end of the social distancing bargain.  

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Greg Roedersheimer talks to Matt about the various jobs he’s had in the gig economy throughout the years, from guitar teacher to dressing up as a Disney character for kids’ birthday parties. But his main profession is being a data research and reporting guy in the healthcare field, and he really enjoys it. So he’s building a business centered around data management and analytics. When he’s not crunching numbers or turning data into visuals that the layman can understand, Greg runs marathons, records music, and hosts a podcast about personal finance, health, travel, and household DIY projects. Check out his podcast, Suburban Folk, wherever you get your podcasts or at suburbanfolk.com.If you need data consulting, be sure to check out his business Roedy Consulting as well.

Music in this episode by Verified Picasso, South London HiFi, and DJ Williams

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As mentioned in the intro to this episode, I’ve got my sights set of some gear and upgrades for my next podcast adventure. If anyone has any experience with the following equipment, I’d love to hear your feedback. Or if you have other recommendations, please email me at caughtbyhappy@gmail.com and let me know.

Rode RODECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio

Shure SM7B microphone

Cloudlifter CL-1

Recently, I bought a little mirrorless camera, Canon M50. If anyone has any tips for getting the most out of this little guy, let me know.

I also picked up a Rode on-camera mic which I’ve been impressed with. 

Looking to add some lights, maybe a ring light like this one for stationary vlogging. 

Check out some of my other getting started gear recommendations

Matt sits down with the queen of Quarter Castle, Kiera Rooker, to talk about why she started her baking-focused YouTube channel. Kiera also talks about getting ideas for her content, the gear she uses to get the shots just right, and the process by which she edits strategizes and publishes her excellent videos. If you're into plant-based / plant-forward baking recipes or if you're just a fan of good cooking content, you've got to check out Quarter Castle on YouTube, and be sure to follow her on her social channels as well.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/quartercastleInstagram: https://instagram.com/quartercastlekieraTwitter: https://twitter.com/quartercastleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/quartercastleMusic in this episode by Verified Picasso, MK2, and DJ Williams*The following contains affiliate links. I will earn a small commission if you use those links to shop*Podcasting isn’t hard when you have the right partners, and the team at Buzzsprout is passionate about helping you succeed. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=573505Discover KindleUnlimited from Amazon. Unlimited reading. Unlimited listening. Any device. Millions of books, magazines and audiobooks available! Sign up using this link at get 2 months free. 2 months of unlimited content! Can't beat that. https://amzn.to/2QREGho