In this milestone episode of Masters of Resilience, Mark and Ryan take a moment to reflect on the journey so far—what they’ve learned from the conversations, the leaders, and the struggles along the way. They explore what it really takes to stay resilient: from practicing patience and managing energy, to building an unshakable inner game. Whether you’ve been here from the start or just tuning in, this episode captures the heart of what Masters of Resilience is all about.

Chapters

01:07 — Lessons from the Past Year

06:15 — Movement vs. Action: What’s Real Progress?

10:11 — Failure Isn’t the End, It’s the Way

12:50 — Mastering the Inner Game

17:14 — You Can’t Do It Alone: The Power of Support Systems

22:10 — What’s Next for Year Two

In this episode of Masters of Resilience, Joey Bowen and Drew Beech, co-founders of Few Will Hunt, share how a simple mantra—“Everybody wants to eat, but few will hunt”—sparked a movement rooted in hard work, community, and mindset. Hosts Mark Phillips and Ryan Seager explore how faith, authenticity, and daily discipline shaped their path from frustration with entitlement to building a fast-growing apparel brand and loyal community.

Follow Few Will Hunt:

Website: fewwillhunt.com

Instagram: @fewwillhunt

Podcast: youtube.com/@fewwillhunt

Highlights:

01:28 — The birth of Few Will Hunt

03:31 — The power of hard work

10:00 — Facing fear and taking action

25:47 — Authenticity in business

38:01 — Parenting and sacrifice

46:18 — High agency and daily habits

57:33 — “The Few Energy” philosophy

In this episode, Donnita Travis shares her journey from a thriving corporate career to founding By The Hand Club For Kids, a nonprofit transforming the lives of children in under-resourced neighborhoods. Donnita opens up about the tension between self-reliance and trusting God, how faith and purpose shaped her leadership, and the business-minded strategies that helped scale her impact.

From personal growth to organizational expansion, this conversation offers wisdom on leadership, calling, and the courage to pursue transformation.

00:00 – Framing the Role of Resilience in Leadership

01:25 – Wrestling with Self-Reliance vs. Trusting God

04:12 – From Corporate Success to Community Impact

10:21 – Applying Business Principles to Nonprofit Leadership

14:16 – What Resilience Really Means in Adversity

17:01 – Leading Through Crisis: COVID-19 Challenges

24:50 – Innovation, Adaptability, and Thriving Through Uncertainty

25:19 – Personal Growth and Leadership in Times of Crisis

29:31 – Purpose-Driven Leadership and the Power of “Why”

31:14 – Navigating Career Transitions with Faith

44:32 – Growing the Mission: Expansion Beyond Chicago

50:15 – Embracing Humility, Faith, and Partnership in Leadership