21. Tacos and Transformation: How Mexico Changed My Life - Scott Porter

Send us Fan MailScott Porter's passion is infectious. He's on a lifelong quest he calls the search for the perfect taco. But it's much deeper than that. The taco is a simple metaphor for all things wonderful about a positive and welcoming human experience. Scott is a lifelong entrepreneur, executive consultant, and brand experience strategist. He's completely obsessed with tacos and churros. He is a consultant, speaker, podcaster, and leader of taco tours masterminds in Mexico City to help leaders humanize their brand experiences with Vitamin T. On top of all of this, he delivers deep-fried happiness to churro lovers everywhere as the founder and owner-operator of the gourmet churro experience business, San Diablo Artisan Churros. Scott has been the executive director of two nursing homes and a home health agency; co-founded Surf Air, the first all-you-can-fly membership airline; co-founded and launched the game of Reverse Charades; co-founded an international nonprofit organization called Singular Humanitarian; and been a management consultant with Gartner (formerly CEB), InsideOut Development and General Assembly. Scott shares the power of shared experiences, symbolized by moments like enjoying tacos together, which forge deep connections. Emphasizing a growth mindset, the discussion highlights how negative experiences, such as betrayal and heartbreak, pave the way for personal growth and beautiful future opportunities. The episode explores the purpose of life, emphasizing continuous learning, love, and meaningful human interaction. It underscores the importance of creating joyful, memorable moments and the principle of giving and doing good. Ultimately, it is about fostering relationships and understanding that true courage stems from facing and overcoming fear.🔔 Subscribe for more great content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFYJpy3OfFBfxi8pA4Dg5nwFollow Scott Porter:https://forevervitamint.com/https://sandiablochurros.com/https://www.instagram.com/scottcporter/https://www.instagram.com/sandiablochurros/Listen to this episode on the go:🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sparks-of-gratitude/id1725414927🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ddtJyRwhdAxj2Eh2oj4NAChapter:00:00 - Intro04:17 - God Sent Me to Mexico and it Changed Me08:40 - Mexican Food - Masterclass in Brand Experience14:20 - Tacos: Metaphor for the Experience Economy18:04 - Transformative Energy of Latin America20:58 - Following What Calls to You24:07 - Check out this Dr. Paul Jenkins Podcast: https://youtu.be/ddD2033jm2c26:50 - What I Learned From Betrayal33:46 - The Two Most Important Days of Your Life35:05 - My Father's Death - Facing Mortality Taught Me About Life 41:33 - San Diablo Artisan Churros - Creating an Experience 46:24 - Lucha Libre - I'm a Luchador48:36 - The Taco Tour Mastermind 52:15 - Scott Porter's Daily Practices Follow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:[email protected]