63: Bet on Yourself with Collin Strachan (What off-grid living and brand storytelling teach us about reinvention)

Collin Strachan began life battling severe autoimmune disorders that nearly left him blind and bedridden, but through resilience, fitness, and mindset, he overcame his health challenges and reclaimed his future. After working in corporate marketing in Dallas, he walked away from the comfort of a steady paycheck in 2017 to pursue a deeper calling for creativity and adventure. With his wife Kendall, he launched Every Mile Creative, a bold move into off-grid living, full-time Airstream travel, and capturing wild, remote landscapes through cinematic storytelling. A few courageous decisions later, including an uncertain drive to Alaska during the pandemic, their niche production company now serves top brands with unforgettable campaigns. Fueled by grit, purpose, and a refusal to settle, Collin’s journey is a testament to betting on yourself, embracing discomfort, and building a life worth remembering. Starring: Michael Newborn (⁠⁠@michaelnewborn⁠⁠) John Ballenger (⁠⁠@john-ballenger53⁠⁠) Guest: Collin Strachan Join Collin's ⁠Become Unforgettable⁠ community! Find Collin @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinstrachan/ Find Collin's company @ https://www.alaskaproductioncompany.com/ Network/Produced by: Seltzer Kings (⁠⁠@seltzerkings⁠⁠) (⁠⁠seltzerkings.com⁠⁠) Theme Music by ⁠⁠Saint Josh⁠⁠ Listen Here: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/71Uji4fPLsnGEJjeAqomiJ?si=77e3d7bb636c422a⁠⁠ Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-second-act-with-michael-and-john/id1707412739⁠⁠ Amazon: ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6b369bb-36a9-47ab-9f22-1bacfcff6166/the-second-act-with-michael-and-john⁠⁠ iHeart: ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-second-act-with-michae-123242148/⁠⁠ Socials: Linktree: ⁠⁠linktr.ee/secondactmovement⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@secondactmovement⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠@secondactmovement⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠@secondactmovement⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@secondactmovement⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠secondactmovement.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices