Taking the long route, Learning from GOATS & Building something meaningful - Thomas Wilder

Most people think the goal is to keep moving up.Bigger titles. Bigger roles. More recognition.But what if that is not it?In this episode, I sat down with Thomas Wilder, CCO and Founder of Reunion, and we got into the long game. The patient one. The one no one really talks about.From growing up in rural New Hampshire to leading some of the world’s biggest brands, Thomas did not rush it. He followed curiosity. Focused on getting better. And over time, that turned into something real.We talk about the moments that shaped him. A push from a college professor that gave him belief early on. The years at Collins where things really clicked. Where design stopped being about style and started being about impact.But this conversation is not just about where he has been.It is about why he chose to start again.To build something of his own.To create Reunion.We get into what that actually takes. Letting go of ego. Trusting your instincts. Surrounding yourself with people who challenge you. Having the patience to grow into it properly.No shortcuts. No pretending. Just doing the work.This one felt honest.A reminder that you do not need to rush your way to the top to make something meaningful.If you are figuring things out, building something, or just trying to get better at what you do, this will hit.Stories from the heart that make mum proud 🩷WDYMT to the world.