What does it really look like to live a life of service?

In this episode of Chasing Joy, we sit down with Clint Garman—former Santa Paula mayor, business owner, pastor, and now leader at the Rescue Mission Alliance—to explore a life shaped by reinvention, relationships, and a deep commitment to helping others.

From opening a restaurant to revitalize a struggling downtown… to navigating the realities of local government… to working directly with people facing homelessness, addiction, and trauma—Clint shares what he’s learned about leadership, empathy, and the human experience.

This conversation dives into:

• Why hospitality and leadership are more connected than you think
• The biggest misconceptions about being a mayor
• How real change happens at the local level
• What it means to “suspend judgment and get curious” about people
• How proximity to suffering reshapes your perspective on humanity
• Why relationships—not systems—are often the key to impact

At its core, this episode is about growth—learning from mistakes, letting go of ego, and choosing to show up for others with compassion.

Because behind every person is a story… and sometimes, all it takes is a conversation to start changing it.

Find out more about Clint's work with Rescue Mission Alliance at www.erescuemission.org

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What happens when pain becomes the turning point… not the end of the story?

In this episode of Chasing Joy, we sit down with Kevin Weaver-Bey to explore his journey from injury, frustration, and feeling stuck… to purpose, connection, and meaningful work.

After years of chronic pain and reliance on prescription medication, Kevin reached a breaking point. When he was unexpectedly laid off during the pandemic, he was forced to ask a deeper question… not just “What do I do next?” but “How do I actually want to live?”

What followed wasn’t just a career pivot… it was a complete realignment. Through personal healing, curiosity, and a genuine desire to help others, Kevin built a business rooted in care, connection, and service… turning his own pain into something that now helps others move more freely, physically and emotionally.

But this conversation goes far beyond CBD or entrepreneurship...

It’s about:

• Listening to the quiet voice telling you something needs to change
• Breaking free from work that doesn’t reflect who you are
• Turning setbacks into catalysts for growth
• Building a life around meaning instead of just making a living
• And rediscovering the simple truth… that helping people is where real fulfillment lives

If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step… this episode is a reminder that your path might already be trying to find you.

Find all of Kevin's healing products from Leaf Made Organics at https://leafmadecbd.com/

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What does it actually mean to navigate grief and uncertainty when life falls apart?

In this episode of Chasing Joy, Bryan, Spencer, and Wayne explore how to deal with grief, loss, and the overwhelming uncertainty that comes when you can’t control what happens next.

This conversation breaks down:

• How to process grief without rushing it
• Why uncertainty creates anxiety, stress, and emotional paralysis
• What it looks like to let go of control in real life
• How to keep moving forward when you don’t have answers

Rather than offering quick fixes, the episode reframes grief as something to move through, not avoid… and uncertainty as something to live with, not solve.

If you’re asking:

• “How do I deal with grief?”
• “Why does uncertainty feel so overwhelming?”
• “How do I move forward when life doesn’t make sense?”

…this episode offers a grounded, human perspective rooted in lived experience, emotional awareness, and honest conversation.

Core idea:

You don’t need certainty to move forward… you need the capacity to stay present and available inside the unknown.

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