Unpolished Gems dives into the lesser-known stories of today's top entertainers, executives, athletes, and entrepreneurs. Through engaging interviews, father-son duo Brian & Jesse Kay uncover the triumphs and failures that have shaped their guests' journeys, revealing how they continually learn, grow, and reinvent themselves. Join them weekly as they explore the raw, unpolished moments that inspire growth and success.
On Episode 12 of Unpolished Gems, Jesse & Brian dive into the life changes of the past few weeks and discuss: What differentiates very successful people from everyone elseHow Growth vs. Fixed Mindset affects performanceHow the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment Predicts Long Term Success at AnythingThe Secret of The 25 Year FrameworkWhy Success doesn’t predict happiness Stay connected with us for behind-the-scenes content, highlights, and more! https://linktr.ee/unpolishedgems F...
30 Jul 2023
#11: Brian & Jesse Kay - Embracing New Chapters
In Episode 11 of Unpolished Gems, cohosts Brian & Jesse Kay delve into the excitement and challenges of pivotal transitions in their lives. Jesse shares his experiences on graduating college and the adventure of moving to New York City, providing an intimate glimpse into the journey of personal growth and discovery. Brian highlights the feelings of starting to become an empty nester with his young adult children. Stay connected with us for behind-the-scenes content, highlights, and ...
23 Jul 2023
#10: Mike Mark - Investor & Founder of CoachingSales.com
Mike Mark, investor & founder of CoachingSales.com joins Jesse and Brian for Episode 10 of Unpolished Gems. Mike dives into the art of sales and persuasion, his thoughts on the value of a college education, deciding to become an entrepreneur, and the future of investing in AI & digital assets. Stay connected with us for behind-the-scenes content, highlights, and more! https://linktr.ee/unpolishedgems Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpolishedgemspod/ Join us...
16 Jul 2023
#9: Will Levis - Titans QB Talks Draft Day, NIL & NFL Goals
Will Levis, QB for the Tennessee Titans, joins Jesse and Brian for an exclusive sit-down on Episode 9 of Unpolished Gems. Will talks about his journey from Penn State to the University of Kentucky, his experience on Draft Day, and his take on NIL along with his career aspirations and mindset as an NFL QB. Stay connected with us for behind-the-scenes content, highlights, and more! https://linktr.ee/unpolishedgems Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpolishedgemspod/ Join us o...
9 Jul 2023
#8: Eric Friedman - Leading Skadden, One of the World's Largest Law Firms
In this episode of Unpolished Gems, Jesse and Brian have a conversation with Eric Friedman, Executive Partner at Skadden. Over the course of this conversation, and Eric’s first podcast interview ever, he provides us with a detailed view of his journey in law, sharing his experiences, challenges, and lessons learned throughout his tenure leading one of the world's most prestigious law firms. Episode Highlights: * (2:14) - The Decision to Pursue Law : Eric discusses what led him to the l...
2 Jul 2023
#7: Coach RAC - Pro Baseball to Content Creator with 750K+ Followers
On episode seven of Unpolished Gems, Jesse and Brian sit down with RobertAnthony Cruz (Coach RAC), a former professional baseball player turned content creator and coach. In this episode, Coach RAC shares his unique journey from professional baseball to growing his social channels to over 750k followers. Episode Highlights: • Coach RAC's transition from the baseball diamond to becoming a social media baseball coach • How he suffered from crippling performance anxiety and discovered the ...
25 Jun 2023
#6: Jennifer Fessler - Real Housewives of NJ & Entrepreneur
In episode six of Unpolished Gems, Jesse and Brian welcome Jennifer Fessler, the newest star on The Real Housewives of New Jersey and co-founder of F.Major, an innovative shoe brand. Jen shares her journey from entrepreneur to reality TV star, offering a wealth of insights and wisdom about her privacy concerns, the dangers of believing your fans and critics on social media, getting cosmetic surgery, and her real-life "behind-the-scenes" experience of being on the show. In this episode, we exp...
18 Jun 2023
#5: Brian & Jesse Kay - Father's Day Special
In this unique Father's Day edition of Unpolished Gems, Brian and Jesse sit down for a long-form, two-part conversation. Recorded on May 31st and June 10th, this episode offers a unique before-and-after perspective of Jesse's experience off the grid for 6 days at Onsite Workshops' Living Centered Program. Episode Highlights Include: Wildlife Experiences - Hear Jesse's lively recount of his unexpected encounters with wildlife in Tennessee (and NJ!) Being Present - Brian shares insights int...
11 Jun 2023
#4: Steven Krein - Serial Entrepreneur & CEO of StartUp Health
In this episode of Unpolished Gems, we chat with Steven Krein, Co-Founder and CEO of StartUp Health. In our conversation, Steven offers insights into: His journey of founding StartUp Health and its mission to improve global healthThe unique culture of 'batteries included' at StartUp Health and its significanceThe challenges he faced while taking his previous company public and the lessons he learned from itThe importance of having a "Moonshot" mindset to bring groundbreaking changes in any in...
4 Jun 2023
#3: Tim Larkin - Self-Defense Expert & NYT Bestselling Author
In this episode of Unpolished Gems, we sit down with Tim Larkin, world-renowned self-defense expert and founder of Target Focus Training (TFT). Tim shares insights into his journey, including: - His approach to teaching self-defense - The ethics involved in using lethal force - How his experience as a Navy SEAL Candidate impacted his career - Getting banned from the UK Thanks for tuning into this episode of Unpolished Gems. We hope you enjoyed our conversation with Tim as mu...
28 May 2023
#2: Paul Rodriguez Jr. - The Ride of a Lifetime (Part 1)
In part one of this episode of Unpolished Gems, we sit down with the legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur, Paul Rodriguez Jr., also known as P-Rod. Paul shares insights into his journey, including: - Mastering the craft of skateboarding - What he discovered about success from his comedian father - How he learned to make, keep and grow his wealth - The ups and painful downs of success - Advice on finding your true passion and not being afraid to reinvent yourself Thanks...
20 May 2023
#1: Jesse & Brian Kay - Introducing Unpolished Gems
In the inaugural episode of Unpolished Gems, father-son duo Brian & Jesse Kay revisit themes from their 2018 episode, "Being an Orchid: Evolution Through Adversity," providing a unique intergenerational perspective on parenting, coping with adversity, finding happiness, and the many lessons they’ve learned about leadership, business, and what true success really means. Unpolished Gems, building on Jesse's previous podcasts '20 Under 20's' and 'Trendsetters', delves deeper into the raw mo...
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