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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 28 MIN

From Holy Water to Happy Hour: Matt Estrin on Faith, Entrepreneurship, and Taking the Leap

from Data science and Ai with Chiwetelu Henry · host Chiwetelu Henry

What happens when you leave a secure career to pursue an uncertain dream?In this inspiring episode of Telling My Story, I sit down with Matt Estrin, entrepreneur, founder of 477 Distilling, speaker, and author of I Know the Owner: From Holy Water to Happy Hour.After serving as a pastor for 15 years, Matt made one of the biggest decisions of his life—leaving ministry to become an entrepreneur. Today, he has built seven businesses while remaining committed to the values of faith, family, servant leadership, and authentic success.In our conversation, Matt shares the challenges of starting over, the lessons ministry taught him about leadership, the realities of entrepreneurship, and why building a successful business should never come at the expense of the people you love most.Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, person of faith, or someone considering a major life transition, this episode will encourage you to embrace courage, purpose, and the willingness to take your own leap of faith.Connect with Matt Estrin:🌐 https://www.mattestrin.netIf you enjoy this episode, follow Telling My Story on Spotify, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who's ready to take the next bold step in their journey.

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