Wise Words & Whisky with Wylie McGraw

If you’re the type of person who seeks ways to command a better life but find that you’re lacking in consistent happiness when faced with hostile environments or other obstacles, then this conversation is an opportunity to learn how personal leadership and sheer will make everything more harmonious. Today, with my guest, 2x Emmy Award Winning Choreographer Kathryn “Kat” Burns, I’m bringing you into a world where focus, choice, and discipline—coupled with an altruistic connection to the dynamic movement of life itself—paves the way for a more joy-filled life. And I’ll tell you right now, the conversation is light and boisterous. Our conversation reveals why Kathryn is uniquely able to naturally and effortlessly navigate the myriad of life’s challenges and responsibilities with grace and confidence, and how that plays into her professional ambitions and success. Join us as we sip THE DANCING DAUGHTERS WHISKEY NEAT and flow with the insights that will inevitably change how you view and take charge of your life, and why being more fluid helps you manage every experience with grace, no matter which chapter of life you’re in. Before you go… The whiskey in this episode was donated by the Founders of Dancing Daughters, Kelly Nolan & Jessica Steelberg. Please support their business and order your own here: https://www.dancing-daughters.com/buy Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website 1 - https://www.thekathrynburns.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katmburns/ Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

If you're a high achiever who wants to help others, or you just want to know whether your business is on the right track, this discussion will provide you with valuable insights that can change your viewpoint on why you do the work you do. In today's podcast, I bring you into a world where you can create a powerful platform of connections and success by giving more than you promise, with my guest, CEO and Award-Winning Podcaster, Jeremy Ryan Slate. And I’ll tell you right now it’s informative. Our conversation reveals how Jeremy's athletic upbringing, formal education, and desire to challenge the status quo have contributed to his drive to break down media barriers for visionary founders and leaders so their messages can reach the masses. Join us as we sip RUSSEL'S RESERVE SINGLE BARREL NEAT and dig into the insights that can inspire you to look at your life and business differently, and how a mission-focused mindset makes it even more rewarding. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website 1 - https://commandyourbrand.com Website 2 - https://jeremyryanslate.com Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

For those who want new ways to keep their lives stimulated, look no further than the power of sound. Find out how becoming one with it can transform you from the inside out. Today I’m bringing you insights into the value of quality music, and why listening and playing from the heart can lead to a profound sense of purpose in every area of life with my guest, Billboard Recording Legend & Icon, Esteban. And I’ll tell you right now the vibe is palpable. Our conversation reveals how Esteban naturally tunes himself into his music, why his passion for it never dies, and how that has made him a master at teaching hundreds of thousands of people to know, understand, and play effortlessly, in as little as 30 minutes. Join us as we sip GALVESTON 12YR OLD SPANISH SINGLE MALT NEAT and dig into the insights that will inevitably uplevel your ability to use sound to keep your fire lit, no matter what you set out to do. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

For those of you who feel trapped by the rigid culture of business, who struggle to find ideal solutions to the problems you must navigate as a leader or employee, it’s time to learn what it takes to simplify the complex and why settling for what doesn't serve you is a recipe for burnout. Today, with the help of my guest, Wall St. Journal Best Selling Author, Karen Mangia, I’m bringing you a fun conversation that presents all sorts of standards and values to change your mindset, unleash playfulness/creativity, and give you the momentum needed to achieve your goals. And I’ll tell you now, it will set you on the path for true success. Our conversation explores how Karen uses play in business for tighter, more inclusive team function and how organizations can become more efficient in their operations. Join us as we sip THE BALCONES BIG BABY NEAT and dig into the insights you need to know to experience more curiosity, creativity, and positive change in both life and business. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

If you’re the type of person who tends to wait until bad things happen before finally taking action, it’s crucial for you to slow down and reevaluate what distractions are interfering with your presence of mind. Today, with the help of my guest, former Counterterrorism SWAT Officer, Adam Contos, I’m giving you access to the personal leadership lessons that will stop victimization in its tracks, help prevent the worst from happening, and free up your mind so you can properly respond to any threats in life, business, and beyond. And I’ll tell you now, it’s eye opening. Our conversation unpacks a few real-life scenarios that highlight why intuition and personal awareness are essential attributes plus showcases how preparation leads to a truly successful life. Join us as we sip WIDOW JANE 10YR BOURBON NEAT, and dive into the insights you’ll need to meet any challenge that threatens your peace with poise, purpose, and strength. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website – https://adamcontos.com Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

For those of you who find yourselves in competition with your partner because you feel overshadowed or underappreciated by them, know that your value is determined not by your role but by the relationship you have with your desired outcomes. Today, with the help of my guest, Content Creator & Communications Expert Tyler Stevens, I’ll be showcasing the attitude shift that will help you become empowered no matter your position. And I’ll tell you right now, it’s very redeeming. Our conversation unpacks the “secret sauce” behind Tyler’s relentless commitment of service to others, how true leadership is ultimately about uplifting those around you, and why this standard breeds true fulfillment from within. Join us as we sip ANGEL’S ENVY BOURBON NEAT and dig into the insights you need to know to find satisfaction whether you’re currently in the shadows or out in the spotlight. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website – https://kinwoven.com/ Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

If you’re the type of person who’s passionate about their craft and driven to create a sustainably successful career, it’s imperative that you stick to who you are — to maintain your personal standards, core values, integrity, and personality no matter who (or what) surrounds you. In this conversation with my guest, Senior Producer at USA Today Sports Larry Berger, you’ll learn how humility and inner confidence make for robust connections and a more satisfying, rewarding journey through both life and business. And I’ll tell you right now, it’s warm-hearted and encouraging. We discuss how Larry is able to stay so joyful and personally fulfilled in his profession despite being surrounded by power, fame, and ego, and what he believes needs to be the standard mindset for others to stay true to their own selves in any environment. Join us as we sip BRADSHAW’S KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON ON THE ROCKS and delve into the powers that can help inspire others to have it, too. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website – https://www.usatoday.com/staff/2647125001/larry-berger/ Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star...

If you’re someone who feels that your environment and relationships are hindering your ability to honestly express who you are, learning how to confront them — along with the weaknesses they create — will undoubtedly free you from your constraints. Today with my guest, actress, activist, & health coach Alexandra Paul, we will discuss why most people end up suffering from mental and emotional weaknesses, how simply “coping” is not the answer, and what it takes to truly break free from the pain driven by a lack of authentic expression. And I’ll tell you right now, it’s a raw and vulnerable discussion. Our conversation touches on Alexandra’s own experience of how social constructs forced her to repress herself and why the avoidance of pain causes more of it, driving us into addictive behavior and further weakening our minds/bodies. Join us as we sip MONDAY VEGAN, NON-ALCOHOLIC WHISKEY and delve into the insights that will give you permission to be honest with yourself about where your standards lie and how to use emotional discomfort as an ally for personal performance. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website – https://alexandrapaul.com Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and...

If you’re the type of person who's constantly grinding, who never slows down to take a break or take care of yourself, actively changing this combative nature into natural motivation will undoubtedly ease your mind and improve your performance. Today with my guest, retired Navy SEAL sniper William Branum, we will discuss the mindset of rigidity and weakness versus that of bravery and vulnerability when it comes to seeking help, and why success heavily depends on which path you take. And I’ll tell you right now, it’s fundamentally truthful. Our conversation touches on William’s experience of PTSD, how it can be sparked by any abrupt life change (rather than just from combat), and why seeking natural, unconventional methods of recovery makes you a better “fighter” in life. Join us as we sip The ARDBEG WEE BEASTIE NEAT and delve into the insights you need to push beyond your limitations for a healthier, happier way of being. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website – https://nw-recovery.com/ Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and...

If you’re the type of person who feels life is not as animated as you want it to be, embracing your passions and obsessions head-on despite societal expectations is key. Not only will it help make your day-to-day life more exciting, it will also ultimately push you towards personal growth, allowing you to unlock the multi-dimensional version of yourself. Today with my guest, professional screenwriter & award-winning publicist Melissa Cassera, we’ll touch on the mindset and character truths that can － and will －“caffeinate” your inner creativity for a more enjoyable personal and professional life. And I’ll tell you right now, it’s quite the story. Our conversation explores how Melissa challenges the one-dimensional notion of separating the personal from the professional and proves that conforming to what others define us to be is one of the biggest mistakes we can ever make. Join us as we sip the classic JAMESON COLD BREW WHISKEY NEAT and dig into the insights you need to know to guide yourself towards a life filled with passion and satisfaction. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website – https://melissacassera.com/ Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by...

If you’re a professional facing a life-altering situation and feel it’s steadily draining the passion from your soul, rest assured this is an opportunity not a detriment － a chance to surrender to pain and explore where it’s meant to take you. Today, with my guest international athletic coach & Under Armour training advisor Todd Durkin, I’ll demonstrate just this with a story, one where extreme vomiting during recovery forced him, an injured NFL hopeful, into the unknowns and onto a new path that would shape his wildly successful career all while changing the lives of millions. Our conversation will reveal how Todd’s mindset was transformed from rigid selfishness to the service of others and why it was the holistic healing work he did after nearly becoming paralyzed that finally ‘got his mind right.’ Join us as we sip the KILBRIN 10 IRISH WHISKEY NEAT and delve into a few insights that will assist you with finding a life of selfless purpose and satisfaction with success. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website – todddurkin.com Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or...

For the parents out there, who struggle under immense stress and feel like you just cannot catch a break, I’ve got a story here that will show you just how strong you are no matter what you face, and why the love you have for your children is the source of this strength. Today we hear about a story where a husband murdered in Iraq radically transformed a woman in fear into a fearless mother, with my guest, Gold Star Widow and Award-Winning Author, Barbara Allen. And I’ll tell you it’s full of intense ups and downs. Our conversation reveals how Barbara was forced to face her deepest fears after losing her husband and why her faith allowed her to find resilience, courage, and success even in her darkest moments. She used this hope to become a beacon for others to build a better life no matter the odds. Join us as we sip The REDBREAST 12 NEAT and dig into the insights that can inspire new ways of facing and overcoming your life’s challenges as a parent. Wise Words from this episode: parenting in paininsistence of assistance. Guest Links: Website - Barbara Allen - Speaker, Award Winning Author, And Gold Star Wife (barballenspeaks.com) Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the...

To those of you who strive to achieve your dreams at all costs but feel like your life is over the moment you even slightly fail, it’s time to reevaluate what your purpose might actually be. Today, with the support of my guest, CEO of Man-Made Josh Kalinowski, I’m bringing you a story about why tying who you are to what you do might actively cause you to experience more failures and less successes. Our conversation unveils how Josh’s professional baseball career abruptly collapsed and left him feeling lost. It was in those dark moments he discovered his faith, and his calling to help other men discover who they were meant to be as well. Join us as we sip WHISTLE PIG SMALL BATCH RYE NEAT and delve into the insights you need to better get to know yourself and what you’re meant to do during your time on this planet. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website – joshkalinowski.com Work With Josh – man-made.org Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

For those of you who have ever felt constricted by your leadership abilities, this conversation might be just what you need to discover strength where you’ve ever only seen limitations. Today, with the help of my guest, CEO of Peak Demand Inc. Jon Rennie, I’ll bring you into a world where confinement gave birth to tighter team function and optimal leadership. And I’ll tell you right now, it’s pretty enlightening. Our conversation reveals how Jon’s humble beginnings molded his teamwork spirit, turning him into a successful Cold War Naval Officer who thrived in small spaces under immense pressure, and later, a businessman capable of running several successful companies. Join us as we sip The OLD FORESTER ORIGINAL BATCH NEAT and dig into the insights that can help you develop a more successful, sustainable leadership style, regardless of what restrictions you may find yourself encountering. Wise Words from this episode:   Guest Links: Podcast Books Website - jonsrennie.com Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

To those of you who are younger corporate leaders or entrepreneurs that want more freedom within your challenging career, just know it’s going to require altering your mindset, attitude, and priorities to accomplish this goal. Today, with the help of my guest, Business Systems and Analytics Manager Alex Chrusciel, I’ll share the very principles that transform the limiting beliefs of FOMO and YOLO into sustainable, long-term success. Trust me, though, it’s not as hard as you might think － at least, as long as you’re willing to play the long game. Our conversation uncovers how Alex hit a point in his life where he felt stuck going through the motions, remorseful of where he’d ended up, and how that drove him to find the growth he craved. Join us as we sip The BALVENIE CARIBBEAN CASK 14 with a SPLASH of water and dig into the insights you need to know to propel yourself towards even your loftiest, most ambitious of goals and within a shorter period of time than you’d ever expect. Wise Words from this episode: Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

If you’re the type of high achiever who runs towards life’s most arduous moments, that means your leadership is innate － you’ve been blessed with the ability to thrive in any environment. Today, together with my guest, Paramedic Tylor Gilbert, I’ll be introducing you how his selfless mindset relentlessly focused on service to others has ultimately allowed him to experience a more optimal, fulfilling lifestyle. I’ll tell you right now, it’s respectable and refreshing to see. Our conversation uncovers how Tylor innately knew being fulfilled in life would only be possible through the pursuit of caring for others in their darkest moments, further demonstrating that commitment and care really does make the world a better place. Join us as we sip The GLENDRONACH ORIGINAL 12 with a SPLASH of water and dig into the insights that’ll show you just how relentless altruism can empower the lives of others while completely changing your own. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: First Responder Fountain Valley Fire Department, Fountain Valley, CA Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

To those of you who’ve been suddenly and surprisingly forced to take a different path in life, here’s an opportunity to see this change as the right step towards the life you’re meant to build. Today, with the help of my guest, Evolution of Brand Founder Jason Cercone, I’ll share a story where a successful corporate job abruptly ends only to positively transform a side hustle passion. And I’ll tell you right now; it should resonate with you. Our conversation uncovers how Jason’s mindset, emotions, and attitude allowed him to quickly adapt to the shock of suddenly losing a job he was thriving in, and, in turn, unveil where he was meant to channel his entrepreneurial spirit. Join us as we sip The GLENDRONACH ORIGINAL 12 and dig into the insights you need to know to prepare yourself for the winds of change you’ll undoubtedly face on your quest for ultimate satisfaction and success. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website – jasoncercone.com Podcast - jasoncercone.com/evolutionofbrand/ Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

To those of you who want a more rewarding life but have been told the way in which you think is “not normal”, it’s time for you to discover there’s another side of mental health -- one that can help you achieve your goals. Today, with the help of former Tonight Show Writer Frank King, I share a story where thoughts of suicide actually ended up being more of a blessing and less of a curse, fueling a fearless desire to show the world how mental health issues can actually be valuable and not just detrimental. Our conversation uncovers how Frank embraced his inherited thoughts of suicide as a gift and used his innate comedic genius to not only create a successful, fulfilling life for himself, but also teach others like him how they can do it for themselves. Join us as we sip The BALVENIE CARIBBEAN CASK 14 NEAT and dig into the insights that might just help alter your mindset enough to take bigger risks and finally live like you’ve got nothing to lose. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website – thementalhealthcomedian.com TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D4m33DXtsI Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

If you’re the type of high achiever who wants to blow past your own limits, embracing fear is the only way to accomplish this feat. Today, with the help of my guest, YouTube Marketing Expert David Walsh, I’ll be introducing you to an intense challenge and how this type of experience activates deeper potential. And I’ll tell you; it involves blood, sweat, and － not tears － but laughter. Our conversation uncovers how David realized charging toward challenges and opportunities for the experience rather than the result is where the magic lies in shattering personal limits. Join us as we sip the classic JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY NEAT and dig into the insights you need to know to guide yourself through the right unknowns for higher levels of success. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: David’s Rodeo Story - www.facebook.com/thedavidwalsh/posts/10160898013830992 Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com

For those of you who want satisfaction with your success, it’s imperative to know who you are, what you stand for, and the type of environment you require to keep your energy consistently elevated. Today I’m exposing the type of standards and values that make this all possible with my guest, LIVETHEFUEL Founder, Scott W. Mulvaney. And I’ll tell you they’re simple, but very demanding. Our conversation uncovers Scott’s secret to an endless fuel source that he channels into his very successful health, business, and lifestyle brand. Join us as we sip The BALVENIE DOUBLEWOOD 12 ON THE ROCKS and dig into the insights you need to know about so you can tap into your own endless energy source. Wise Words from this episode: Guest Links: Website – livethefuel.com Connect with Wylie: Whisky Giveaway Website - https://wyliemcgraw.com/ YouTube Instagram If you’re digging the show, please help others join in our future conversations by leaving a 5-star review and a friendly comment on your podcast app. It only takes a moment and helps me bring on other fantastic guests for your benefit. If you have an idea or potential guest for the show, please contact me at: wylie@wyliemcgraw.com