Guest Bio

Jerrid Sebesta is the creator of Life-Undeferred, a platform dedicated to helping people unlock their dream life. He is a transformational speaker, coach, and Amazon best-selling author of "Life-Undeferred: How to Unlock the Dream Life Already Inside." Before moving back to the Willmar area in 2014, he was a TV meteorologist for 12 years in several top-20 markets including Phoenix and Minnesota's KARE11. Jerrid believes we're called to step into our most authentic selves, shining light on the world around us.

Show Summary

You’ve built the career, the family, the life you always thought you wanted — so why do you still feel unfulfilled? In this episode, Jerrid Sebesta, former TV meteorologist turned keynote speaker and author of Life Undeferred, shares his midlife wake-up call and the one mindset shift that changed everything. From burnout and success traps to discovering true purpose beyond the grind, Jerrid reveals why most people feel stuck in midlife and how to break free. If you’ve ever asked yourself, "Is this really it?" — this conversation is for you. Learn how to stop chasing empty goals, redefine success, and make your second half the best half.

Chapters

00:00 – The Midlife Wake-Up Call You Can’t Ignore

02:14 – Jerrid Sebesta’s Story: From Weatherman to Reinventing His Life

05:45 – When "Success" Still Leaves You Feeling Empty

09:02 – The Burnout Trap: Why High Achievers Struggle in Midlife

13:37 – The ‘Plant the Flag Moment’ That Changed Everything

17:21 – Grit vs. Surrender: The Secret to True Fulfillment

21:50 – The Power of Co-Creation: Stop Trying to Control Everything

26:03 – Why Most Men Stay Stuck (And How to Break Free)

30:42 – The Role of Faith, Mindset, and Letting Go

34:17 – Sunday Night Strategy: Jerrid’s Simple System for a Winning Week

38:55 – What to Do If You Feel Trapped in Your Own Success

42:18 – The One Question You MUST Ask Yourself to Find Purpose

46:09 – Closing Thoughts: How to Take Action on This TODAY

Connect with Jerrid

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerridsebesta/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerridsebesta/

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Guest Bio

A leading expert on brand-building, Melissa Hobley is currently the Chief Marketing Officer @ Tinder, the world’s #1 dating app. She has a reputation for marrying powerful brand marketing with data-driven digital advertising, in bold and breakthrough ways that jumpstart brands and create measurable value. She regularly appears as an expert on tech and relationships in media like The New York Times and NPR. Currently, she is a regular guest on NBC’s “Today Show” discussing relationships in a digital era. In 2020, she was #29 on Forbes Most Influential CMOs in the World list. In 2019, she was named to AdAge’s “Women to Watch” list, and was recently featured on AMA’s “40 Under 40.”

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Show Summary

Jon and Melissa Hobley, Tinder's Chief Marketing Officer, discuss her unique insights on modern dating in our latest episode. The conversation illuminates all the key hacks you’ll need to make the most of Tinder (or any other dating app) – from optimizing dating profiles and the value of portraying genuine personal stories and interests, to increasing your engagement and successful matches. Jon and Melissa discuss how to leverage dating app features to both attract and manage attention. From sharing intriguing photos to expressing clear intentions, this episode provides practical strategies to move beyond app interactions to real-life dates. Melissa's enthusiasm and wealth of insights make for a dynamic exchange, ensuring you’ll leave with valuable advice for navigating the app world with confidence.

Chapters

(00:00) Navigating Relationships and Dating Insights

(10:39) The Metrics of Dating Satisfaction

(13:48) Finding Love

(20:58) Optimizing Dating Profiles for Success

(28:27) Effective Online Dating Strategies

(36:00) Embracing Curiosity in Dating

Connect with Melissa

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahobley/
• https://www.instagram.com/melissahobley/
• https://x.com/MelissaHobleyNY

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Guest: Erin Coupe, Founder & CEO @ Authentically EC

Guest Bio

Erin Coupe is an executive partner, speaker, author, and facilitator leading people to an enriched human experience in work and life. She is known to energize, empower, and inspire audiences to cultivate the relationship inward while illuminating the possibilities of better ways of being and leading in the world. After discovering a thirst for learning and mastering non-conventional methods to navigate stress, anxiety and overwhelm, Erin dove deep into progressive studies in neuroscience (MIT), quantum mechanics, and spirituality. She now brings the sum of her whole life experience, credible corporate background, and transformational knowledge and guidance to the professional world through her work. Erin lives in the north shore of Chicago with her husband and two boys, and is an avid writer, cook (not baker!) and nature enthusiast.

Show Summary

Erin joins Jon to share the life-changing awakening she experienced in 2017, and her ensuing journey of transformation. Erin realized she was living in accordance with society’s definition of success, taking the traditional path of working tirelessly for future retirement - rather than living a life filled with meaning and alignment. Erin's story highlights the power of listening to the inner voice, which guided her to live the life she’s living today, a life she previously could not have imagined. The episode also uncovers the profound impact of overcoming limiting beliefs, especially the paralyzing fear of "not being good enough”. Erin shares techniques for converting these limiting beliefs into supportive thoughts and underscores the need to align one's internal world with how they are living their life, to manifest a fulfilling external experience.

Chapters

00:00 Awakening to a New Path
06:00 Embracing Authenticity on the Journey
12:17 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in Midlife
18:39 Transforming Limiting Beliefs for Success
22:01 Discovering Your Inner Voice and Purpose
28:00 Cultivating Authentic Leadership and Empowerment
36:08 Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs


Connect with Erin

LI: www.linkedin.com/in/erin-coupe/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/authenticallyec
YT: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYlzu2mWhPbV4KVPr2n3vCheWQyDPFSiS
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eCMSw8qLTKYSTWm6aUNoe
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-erin-coupe-podcast

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