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Pt 2 of our Journey Through Infertility podcast. In this episode we walk through Aarons part of their family journey through infertility while also arriving at a place of excitement for what the future holds. Give it a listen, get to know Aaron and understand his perspective on the entire journey. I sure learned a lot!  Donate to their adoption here: https://adopttogether.org/families/?fundraiser=richie-adoption You can find all things Tastemakers on our social media here: https://linktr.ee/tastemakers.crtv

Guest host... (and my awesome bride) Amanda takes on the interview with Carolyn Richie. In this episode they walk through Carolyn's journey through infertility while also arriving at a place of excitement for what the future holds. Give it a listen, get to know Carolyn... and please reach out to her on IG  if you want to share in a similar story! https://www.instagram.com/carolyns_life/?hl=en   You can find all things Tastemakers on our social media here: https://linktr.ee/tastemakers.crtv

With a Linked-In tagline of "Working hard to help others see the world as a place full of possibility"... you have to wonder who this guy is. After quitting his day job and realizing he wanted to be in control of his own destiny, TK has built Aptera Inc into a successful tech company... that isn't in silicon valley!

Carrie is an amazing friend and entrepreneur! She launched SkyZone Fort Wayne, is continuing to start other businesses, and still makes quality time for her family. With a mission to just "be kind to one another"... she wants to see... well how about we just let the interview speak for it self.   Subscribe to our other channels: https://linktr.ee/tastemakers.crtv

Derek is a genuine person known as a  "neighborhood hope dealer" and a person that lives a life that demands an explanation. As he recently made a few big changes in his life, we had the opportunity to sit down and discuss business life, leaving Aptera, starting a new venture, what it means to be a "Disrupter", and his path from alcoholism to sobriety. Derek is a man with heavy influence in the world of business, but at his core he just wants to be a good dad and excellent husband.  Be sure to follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/tastemakers.crtv 

Freddy is genuinely a nice dude and an excellent tattooer! Have a listen as we talk about his former life as an undercover cop, his current life as a tattooer/small business owner, and a little bit about his future aspirations. Be sure to follow us on social: https://linktr.ee/tastemakers.crtv

A former engineer turned Bartender. He went on to earn national recognition as a top 15 Bartender in the United States at the global competition World Class. He continues to push through life by living out the motto "Be Better" and has really pushed the cocktail scene forward here in Fort Wayne. Oh.... and both his parents are sober! Interesting huh! 

Please text 494949 if you have a secret struggle and would like someone to listen. ------- In this episode we sit down with my good friend Clinton Faupel to discuss the state of mental health, suicide, and how screen usage is having an effect on our brains. We encourage you to listen and join the conversation. We are both more than welcome to further the discussion with anyone willing to have the conversation. Above all else, we hope to bring the topic and meaningful conversation to businesses, schools, families, and anyone who may or may have a friend who has a secret struggle.

KOFA (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS STEPHEN BRYDEN) IS A FORT WAYNE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER WHO LOVES TO THROW-DOWN SWEET RAPS AT THE BRASS RAIL IN HIS FREE TIME AWAY FROM ROCKING THE DAD LIFE. SPENDING HIS YOUNGER YEARS LIVING IN AUSTRALIA, LOSING HIS FATHER AT A YOUNG AGE, TEACHING IN CHINA, DAD GOALS, AND THE STATE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ARE ALL THINGS WE TALK THROUGH IN THIS EPISODE. HE LOVE HIS FAMILY, HE LOVES WHAT HE DOES, AND HE HOPES TO INFLUENCE FORT WAYNE FOR THE BETTER THROUGH LEADING BY EXAMPLE

Sometimes you have to fall to rise again. Aaron Butts is a multi award winning and nominated chef who has been one of few to be invited to cook at the James Beard House in NYC. A man who started in the kitchen of Little Caesars Pizza at age 17 eventually became nationally recognized for his culinary genius at a local farm-to-fork restaurant. After many awards and with much confidence, he opened 'The Golden', only to have it close a year later. After a short hiatus, he is back on the scene as Executive Chef for local farm-to-fork restaurant, "The Copper Spoon".