What does it mean to truly live your own story?

In this episode, Craig sits down with Rob Dake—Peace Corps volunteer, world traveler, jiu-jitsu practitioner, and lifelong Tennessean—to explore a life packed with adventure, resilience, and real-world lessons.

From evacuations in West Africa, to disaster relief after the Haiti earthquake, to building a life and community back home in Tennessee, Rob shares his powerful and hilarious stories of growth, loss, service, and survival.

🔥 What You'll Discover: ✅Growing up in small-town Tennessee after the loss of his father ✅The highs and lows of Peace Corps life in West Africa ✅What it’s really like to survive political unrest and evacuation ✅How service, hardship, and travel shape your mindset ✅Life after trauma — rebuilding, finding purpose, and giving back ✅Reflections on marriage, connection, and finding meaning later in life

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to live fully, push your limits, and stay true to yourself, this conversation is for you.

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