Best Blake Watson Podcasts (2025)

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Fashion, Film & Fine Spirits with Lequan “YP” Hunt: The Visionary Behind Certified Ave 26:49

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Send us a text From swap meet hustler to multi-industry entrepreneur, Laquan "YP" Hunt represents the relentless spirit of Vegas beyond the neon lights. As co-founder of Certify Avenue, his journey exemplifies how authentic hometown connections can fuel diverse business ventures in an evolving city. Hunt's entrepreneurial path began with a $20,000 …

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Investing in Your Daughter One Scoop at a Time (Interview with Ricky Dickson) 36:06

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The Truth About Headaches: Surprising Science & Groundbreaking Treatments | Tom Zeller Jr. 58:53

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Until 2018, we had no medications specifically designed to prevent migraines or cluster headaches - a startling fact given that headaches affect billions worldwide. In this revealing conversation, former New York Times journalist Tom Zeller Jr., author of The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction—and a Search for Relief, weaves tog…

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How Being Highly Sensitive Can Be Your Superpower | Elaine Aron, PhD [Best of] 1:08:01

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Psychologist Dr Elaine Aron sits down with Jonathan Fields to unpack the traits of the Highly Sensitive Person and show how this wiring can become your greatest strength in family life. Get science-backed strategies straight from her book “The Highly Sensitive Parent: Be Brilliant in Your Role, Even When the World Overwhelms You” and start turning …

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It’s Never Too Late to Let the Real You Shine. A Love Story. | Sherri Dindal 52:56

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What happens when a former investigator who spent 26 years keeping her true self hidden decides at age 50 to let it all out on social media? Meet Sherri Dindal, who transformed from living life behind a mask to becoming The Real Slim Sherri, amassing 5.7 million followers by showing up with raw authenticity, humor and hard-won wisdom that's inspiri…

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Who Really Owns Chattanooga? The Rise of Rental Homes in the Scenic City 13:09

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Chattanooga’s housing market is shifting. Nearly half the homes in the city are now rentals, with many owned by investors and out-of-state landlords. In this episode, we unpack the data behind rising absentee ownership, what it means for local buyers and renters, and how the trend compares across Hamilton, Walker, and Catoosa Counties. Whether you'…

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The Agility Architect: Your Life as an Evolving Design | Summer Series 1:03:09

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What if your life isn’t a fixed plan, but a living, evolving blueprint? In the final episode of our 4-part Inner Architect summer series, you’ll discover five practical, science-backed strategies to adapt with clarity, turn setbacks into growth, and build a life that keeps pace with who you're becoming. If you're craving more meaning, momentum, and…

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The Legacy Letter Challenge for Dads (Interview with Blake Brewer) 40:42

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The Surprising Upside of Regret | Dan Pink 1:07:54

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What if regret isn’t something to avoid, but a powerful tool for living a better life? In this conversation, Daniel Pink shares surprising insights from his book The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, revealing how our regrets can help us make wiser decisions, build deeper connections, and live more intentionally. If you've eve…

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Foundation & Flow: Designing Your Days for Peak Living | Summer Series 57:39

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Struggling to turn your dreams into reality? In this 3rd episode of our summer series, discover the secrets to effortless change and peak living. You'll learn practical strategies to master your habits, design your environment for success, and unlock a state of flow to experience more joy and fulfillment daily. Episode Transcript If you LOVED this …

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Top 5 First-Time Homebuyer Myths and the Truth Behind Them in 2025 14:23

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Welcome to Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, hosted by Blake Watson with Epique Realty. In this episode, Blake covers the biggest myths surrounding buying your first home—and reveals what’s actually true in today’s real estate market across Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia. This episode is packed with essential advice and practical tips for firs…

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Episode 19: Memories of a Fiddler: Jim Shumate 8:39

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Jim Shumate was a fiddler who gained his notoriety in the 1940s when he played with some of the great musicians of bluegrass, including Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys, Lester Flatt, and Earl Scruggs. He added his flair to the songs of the time, emphasizing 'long-bow' fiddling, a style which he discovered listening to Arthur Smith from the Grand O…

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A Balm for Anxious Times: The Power of Spoken Word | Sarah Kay 59:58

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Unlock the transformative power of poetry to dissolve your isolation and unveil universal human truths. Sarah Kay, author of A Little Daylight Left: Poems, shares her lifelong journey of using metaphor and imagery to illuminate life's most visceral experiences - from violence and heartbreak to aging and mortality. Discover how poetry can crack you …

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The Future Self Project: Envisioning Your Next Chapter | Summer Series 53:18

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Feel stuck wondering if this is all there is? In part 2 of our Summer Series, transform that uncertainty into clarity as we explore science-backed tools to create a compelling vision of your future self. Learn practical exercises that harness your brain's natural visualization powers to move from simply dreaming about change to actively creating th…

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Behind the brand with Zachary King: The hustle of a multi-industry boss. 59:32

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Send us a text Dive into the mind of a multi-industry entrepreneur as Zachary King reveals how he built his business empire spanning fashion, restaurants, and candy. From getting Tom Brady to wear his Residency clothing line to managing a restaurant portfolio that includes concepts like Cubana and Earth Cafe, King demonstrates remarkable versatilit…

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Insights about Fathering from a Relationship Expert (Interview with Dr. Gregg Jantz) 32:51

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As a way to honor the life and legacy of my colleague and friend, Dr. Gregg Jantz, who tragically died in an automobile accident two weeks ago, I’m re-airing this interview I did with him a few years ago titled, “Insights about Fathering from a Relationship Expert.” Dr. Gregg has authored 45 books and founded of The Center: A Place of Hope….and tod…

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Andrea Gibson on Searing Honesty, Pure Love & Surrender to Awe 1:08:25

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In this heartfelt conversation from 2020, celebrated poet Andrea Gibson shares intimate wisdom on creativity, identity, and embracing life fully, including soul-stirring performances of their cherished poems. Gibson, whose memorable works include "You Better Be Lightning," brings gentle wisdom and profound insight to this meaningful discussion, now…

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Mid-Year Reset: Taking Stock, Realigning, and Reclaiming Your Year | Summer Series 45:11

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Ready to hit the reset button? In this powerful episode, Jonathan guides you through a transformative mid-year reset process. Discover how to reflect with self-compassion, practice emotional agility, align with your core values, and intentionally design the second half of 2025 for more purpose, joy, and authenticity. Episode Transcript If you LOVED…

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The 4 Chemicals That Secretly Run Your Life (and How to Rebalance Them) | Tj Power 1:04:50

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What if your phone is actually training your brain to feel less motivated, less connected, and more stressed? In this fascinating conversation, neuroscientist TJ Power, author of The DOSE Effect: An Inspiring Self-Healing Guide About the Mind-Body-Hormonal Connection, reveals how four key brain chemicals shape our experience of life, and shares sur…

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Episode 18: Storytelling in the Blue Ridge with Connie Regan-Blake - Part Two 8:22

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In 1975, Connie Regan-Blake teamed up with Barbara Freeman to travel and tell stories across the country. The women made a marvelous duo, strategically and creatively sharing stories from the past and present. Many Appalachian tales have roots in Irish, Scottish, and English history, dating back hundreds of years, while others were developed and sh…

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Reclaim Your Free Time: Simple Strategies to Take Back Your Life | Jenny Blake 1:24:10

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What if working less could actually make you more effective? In this perspective-shifting conversation, Jenny Blake (author of Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business) reveals how she runs multiple successful companies working just 20 hours a week, and shares her revolutionary three-part framework for creating more space and choice in your…

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Flood Zones Explained, and Chattanooga's History of Flooding 15:12

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In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson demystifies the often misunderstood topic of flood zones and flood insurance. From FEMA flood maps to elevation certificates and building restrictions, Blake breaks down what homebuyers, sellers, and builders need to know when dealing with properties in flood-prone areas acros…

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Born of a Legend, Teddy Riley Jr., ‘Yung Tash,’ Is Built for His Own Stage 38:18

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Send us a text What does it take to emerge from the shadow of a music legend and create your own path? In this compelling episode, we sit down with Teddy Riley Jr., better known as Yung Tash, who's blazing his own trail in the music industry while honoring the legacy of his father, new jack swing innovator Teddy Riley. Yung Tosh takes us through hi…

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Older Daughters Still Need Their Dads 41:21

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Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I’m talking to every father with an older daughter. If she's over the age of 18 and now “adulting,” you may wonder how to strategically invest in her heart in intentional ways like when she was younger and lived under your roof. On today’s episode, I’ll be giving you practical ways to connect to the heart of your…

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Finding Joy in a Life You Never Saw Coming | Jessica Slice 57:57

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From high-flying real estate mogul to proud disabled mother, Jessica Slice's transformative journey will shake you awake to your own yearnings. In this candid conversation, the Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World author exposes medicine's dehumanizing biases and reveals how honoring our shared fragility unlocks profound…

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3 Surprising Ways to Make Peace With Your Anxious Mind | Spotlight Convo 1:12:59

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Three leading experts reveal how to transform anxiety from an enemy into an unexpected ally. Dr. Jud Brewer shares neuroscience-backed techniques to break free from worry loops, Dr. Wendy Suzuki (author of Good Anxiety) shows how anxiety can fuel creativity and resilience, and Emiliya Zhivotovskaya introduces her groundbreaking Mind Over Chatter fr…

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Episode 17: Storytelling in the Blue Ridge with Connie Regan-Blake 8:42

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Storytelling can be found across cultures. It's been used to teach morals, share news, and entertain. In this latest episode of the Down the Road podcast, Laura Boosinger sits down with professional storyteller Connie Regan-Blake to share how storytelling jumped from personal circles (campfires, living rooms, and porches) to stages. Connie Regan-Bl…

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Ever Have One of Those Moments That Changes Everything? | Tara Roberts 1:03:59

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Unlock the hidden depths within on a profound journey of ancestral healing. In this powerful conversation, National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts shares her extraordinary odyssey sparked by a single photograph, leading her to confront shadowed histories and reclaim her place in an interconnected world. Tara's breathtaking memoir, Written in the …

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From Renting to Riches: Why Homeowners Are 43 times Wealthier Than Renters 11:59

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Did you know the average homeowner is 43 times wealthier than the average renter? In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson of Epique Realty explains the surprising and powerful link between homeownership and wealth creation. Discover why homeowners significantly outpace renters financially, how Chattanooga's growing …

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Did You Know Being Humble Can Be a Bad Thing? | Joe Hudson 1:08:42

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Have you felt trapped by self-doubt, negative inner voices, or constant self-improvement? Explore a radically different approach to personal growth with Joe Hudson, Executive Coach & Cofounder of The Art of Accomplishment. Discover powerful practices for embracing all emotions without resistance, holding goals lightly for life's surprising solution…

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From Prostate Checks to Kidney Stones: A Urologist's Guide to Men's Health 43:47

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Send us a text Ever wondered what really happens during a vasectomy? Or why that morning coffee might be setting you up for kidney stones? Dr. David Ludlow pulls back the curtain on men's health topics most guys are too uncomfortable to discuss. "That wasn't as bad as I thought it would be" – the phrase Dr. Ludlow hears so often from vasectomy pati…

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Dads Raising Daughters to Follow Christ (Interview with LeeAnn Mancini) 38:21

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Hey Dads…Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my dear friend, LeeAnn Mancini. She is a powerful influencer and educator (who was just awarded an honorary doctorate for her lifelong investment in students and parents), and she is pouring her wisdom into you as fathers so you’re even more equipped to lead your daughters to follow Christ. …

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Could This Ancient Mantra Open a Portal to Pure Joy? | Susan Piver 52:18

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Unlock profound joy through the paradoxical wisdom of the Heart Sutra, one of Buddhism's most revered ancient texts. Join bestselling author Susan Piver as she shares over 30 years of insight into this enigmatic scripture's teachings on emptiness, impermanence, and the art of letting go - revealed through her powerful encounters like a 95-year-old …

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How to Change Your Habits For Life | Katy Milkman 1:02:22

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Ever struggled to turn your goals into lasting habits? Unlock the secrets of behavior change with Katy Milkman, award-winning author of How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. In this insightful discussion, Katy reveals counterintuitive strategies - from leveraging flexibility to temptation bundling - to ov…

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This Might Be the Missing Link to a Good Life | Shigehiro Oishi 1:04:08

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Discover the secret to living a truly rich and fulfilling life beyond happiness and meaning. Renowned psychologist Shigehiro Oishi shatters conventional wisdom, revealing the path to a psychologically enriching existence through novel experiences, diverse emotions, and perspective-shifting insights. Embrace adventure, unlock new dimensions of vital…

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Why Everyone's Moving to Chattanooga (And Why You Might Be Next) 10:04

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Host: Blake Watson, Epique Realty Episode Focus: Exploring the top reasons why people across the country are relocating to Chattanooga, TN Episode Summary: Thinking of making a move? In this episode, Blake Watson breaks down why Chattanooga, Tennessee is quickly becoming one of the Southeast’s most desirable places to live. From unbeatable natural …

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Episode 16: The Bluff Mountain Festival 8:51

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In this Down the Road episode, host Laura Boosinger interviews Brandon Johnson, the Executive Director of the Madison County Arts Council and the director of The Bluff Mountain Festival. Johnson explains how the annual festival began, when he became involved, and the importance of the music and community. To learn more about the Bluff Mountain Fest…

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Groundbreaking Science on Bone Health (Your Genes Are Not Your Fate) | Belinda Beck 1:12:48

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Defy gravity and rebuild your bones at any age with Dr. Belinda Beck's pioneering high-intensity resistance training protocols. In this groundbreaking conversation, the Professor of Exercise Science shatters myths around weightlifting for women and reveals how targeted loading can stimulate new bone growth - even for those with osteopenia or osteop…

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Framed in Family: Galiano Tiramani on the Boxabl Vision 29:25

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Send us a text How do you solve America's housing crisis? For Galiano Tiramani, co-founder of Boxable, the answer lies in completely reimagining how homes are built, shipped, and installed. The journey from Bitcoin trader to housing revolutionary isn't an obvious career path, but Tiramani's entrepreneurial instincts led him to partner with his engi…

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Step into Building Your Daughter’s Emotional Confidence (Interview with Alicia Michelle) 38:04

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Hi Dad…If you’ve ever wanted to better understand your daughter’s emotions while helping her strengthen and build her emotional confidence, then you will LOVE hearing today from my good friend, Alicia Michelle on The Dad Whisperer Podcast. She’ll be sharing THREE SIMPLE STEPS you can use yourself and teach your daughter to support her in managing h…

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Six Eye-opening Ways to Feel More Alive, and Less Alone 48:05

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Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery with Jonathan Fields' soul-stirring spoken word essays from his Awake at the Wheel Substack. Dismantle limiting beliefs, reignite your passion, and unlock the courage to embrace life's uncertainties as you immerse yourself in his fearless exploration of what it means to live authentically. Each captiva…

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Why You Keep Reacting Badly (Even When You Know Better) | Shankari 57:51

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Feel an inner battle raging within yourself? Unlock the secrets of Internal Family Systems (IFS) - a powerful therapeutic approach that empowers you to befriend even your most challenging inner "parts." Guided by master IFS practitioner Shankari, discover profound practices rooted in neuroscience to rewrite limiting beliefs, reclaim your wholeness,…

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What if We’ve Been Missing One of the Biggest Causes of Disease? | Benjamin Bikman 1:24:22

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Unlock the secrets to reversing insulin resistance - the hidden driver of many chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Benjamin Bikman, biomedical scientist and author of Why We Get Sick, reveals surprising truths about carbs, fats, protein, stress, and lack of sleep that can help you reclaim y…

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What if Sleep Isn’t the Problem, but How You THINK About It is? | Spotlight Convo 1:04:13

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Unlock the hidden power of your body's internal clocks with three world-renowned experts in chronobiology. Learn how understanding and aligning with your natural biorhythms can transform your sleep, energy, focus, and overall wellbeing from leading sleep scientist Dr. Chris Winter, science journalist Lynne Peeples, and integrative neurologist Dr. R…

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Frank Fertitta IV & Landon Gyulay Make History for Veterans at the AMAs with Easy Day Foundation 47:04

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Send us a text What happens when two successful business leaders decide to channel their skills toward helping America's military veterans? Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay reveal the powerful story behind founding Easy Day Foundation, an organization determined to make every day easier for those who've served our country. The name "Easy Day" co…