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Episode Synopsis
Behind every business is a human story being lived in real time.This episode wasn’t about guests or headlines, it was about honesty. Will Abel and Michael Grier sit down to unpack the pressure, burnout, and weight that come with building something meaningful while navigating real life at the same time.Will shares how the drive to monetize nearly stripped away the joy of creating, and how the right conversations brought him back to why he started. Michael opens up about showing up through personal struggles, finding purpose behind the mic, and how podcasting became therapy instead of just another platform.It’s raw, unfiltered, and real - a reminder that success means nothing if you lose yourself in the process.Key Topics Covered:The danger of over-monetizing creativityJuggling family, work, and purposeProcessing emotions instead of burying themHow podcasting became more than a businessThe difference between building a brand and building a lifeFinding gratitude in the middle of the grindFollow and share if this episode resonates - it helps more founders and creators discover authentic, faith-grounded conversations like this.Connect with the hosts:Will Abel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willabelMichael Grier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgrier
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