Julian Lewis /// Ledgeless /// Season4:E0106

Julian A Lewis II is a Marketing Practitioner, rocking a Salesperson’s Fedora. In constant pursuit of his Ikigai, a Japanese term meaning purpose, he maximizes his time seeking ways he can make an impact beyond himself. Currently retired from corporate, he’s focused on empowering others through audio as the CoFounder of StudioPod, a podcasting production and media company. Oh, and he’s an Adjunct Professor, elevating the next generation as he rises.   "I can say that I'm self-driven but I'm self-driven by the fact that I have a support system that is going to allow for me to do me…" - Julian Lewis   Topics we discuss:  Leaving stability to pursue his passionMaking the decision Building the financial muscle to make it happen Getting involved with Studio Pod Economic PrivilegeGetting help from others Relationship with MoneyHow his parents modeled the relationship Generational influence The impact of not Drinking Family dynamic growing upRelationship with Sister Support and belief from his parents Dad's influence Cultural dynamics with Diverse representationHis experience at Pinterest and what he brings Managing Mental Health Gift Pod   References: Ikigai Studio Pod Gift Pod Dave Ramsey - Total Money Makeover Podcast - Lessons from a Quitter Pinterest (Drink) Mezcal Negroni 'The Playbook' Masters of Scale Podcast   Credits: Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes   Music: Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive. Guest theme:  "Step on Chest" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.