Send us Fan Mail What actually shapes the person we become? In this episode of Everyday Lives, Passionate People, I sit down with Matt Santore for a conversation about the experiences, passions, challenges, and unexpected turns that have shaped his life. Matt shares stories from his time in the military, including the loneliness that can come with deployment and what helped him navigate it. We talk about his connection to music and drumming, discovering Buddy Rich, finding an emotional outlet...
23 Sept 2026
Smelling Like Intention ( Part 1 ) : A Hobby Turned Intentional
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever smelled a memory? A single scent can bring back a person, a place, a moment—or even a version of yourself you thought you had forgotten. In this episode of Everyday Lives, Passionate People, Dante steps into one of his favorite hobbies: fragrance. What started as a simple desire to smell good quickly became something much deeper after one fragrance unexpectedly transported him back to childhood Christmases, family, and memories he hadn’t thought about in years.&...
15 Aug 2026
Are we learning or Submitting? AI in the Classroom
Send us Fan Mail Without a doubt, AI has been more involved in our everyday lives. From creating to planning, we've learned that AI is a tool to help us be successful, especially in the classroom. However, with recent use of AI, students may turn to AI as a shortcut to complete entire assignments. Students and educators both must be forced to change how we view AI. Students need to take charge of their learning and decide if they want to become active or passive in how they learn. Educat...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Everyday Lives Passionate People, we take a look at leadership from a perspective of humility, authenticity, and how we grow confidence. This episode features Bradley Jenkins, a student who's getting his master's degree and taking the mantle of new leadership positions. Come and join the conversation and see what it means to develop leadership from your roots, and advocating for others. Support the show Enjoyed this episode? Follow Everyday Lives, Passionat...
10 Jul 2026
Waiting To Feel Ready will Lead you Nowhere
Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of Everyday Lives, Passionate People, Dante sits down with himself for a deeper conversation about growth, purpose, and the responsibility that comes with pursuing passion. Instead of focusing only on success or motivation, this episode explores the quieter parts of becoming: the doubts, lessons, discipline, and self-reflection that shape who we are. This episode is an honest look at what it means to keep showing up for your story, your goals, and the peo...
3 Jun 2026
Episode 1: Welcome to Everyday Lives Passionate People!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of Everyday Lives, Passionate People. In this opening episode, host Dante Patterson introduces the purpose behind the podcast: creating space for real stories, honest conversations, and the everyday people whose lives are shaped by passion, purpose, struggle, and growth. This episode explores why people’s stories matter, what listeners can expect from future conversations, and the question at the heart of the show: what is one part of your story...
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