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  • Rising Above Depression and Suicidality: Evan & Sarah Fitzgerald’s Story of Hope

    On this episode of 90 Proof Wisdom, Jeremy Barker sits down with husband-and-wife team Evan and Sarah Fitzgerald to discuss their journey through depression and suicidality and how they found purpose in the struggle. They share how openness, community and faith helped them rise above the darkness and build a foundation of hope.

    Key takeaways from their conversation: It’s okay to ask for help; building a supportive network is essential; vulnerability can save lives; and out of deep struggles can come a powerful mission to serve others.

    Tune in to hear the full conversation, and be sure to subscribe to 90 Proof Wisdom on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite platform. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out and know that you’re not alone—and join our community of parents and entrepreneurs committed to living with purpose.

  • The Wheelchair Dad – Dan Kotter on Resilience, Parenting and Purpose

    On this episode of 90 Proof Wisdom, Jeremy Barker speaks with Dan Kotter, the “Wheelchair Dad,” about life after a spinal cord injury and the lessons he’s learned about fatherhood, entrepreneurship and resilience.

    Dan shares how a mindset shift allowed him to turn disability into ability, the importance of building a supportive community and how he uses his platform to advocate for accessibility and inclusion.

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    Key takeaways: Resilience is a choice, community matters, and purpose drives progress. Subscribe to 90 Proof Wisdom on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform to hear the full story, and join our community of parents and entrepreneurs.

  • Services to Products to Assets: Travis Chambers on Scaling Without Selling Your Time

    In this episode of 90 Proof Wisdom, Jeremy Barker sits down with marketing strategist and entrepreneur Travis Chambers to talk about growing beyond the grind. Travis built a thriving agency helping brands tell their stories, but he knew service work has limits. Together they explore how shifting from services to products – and ultimately to long‑term assets – allows a business to scale without burning out its founder.

    Here are a few lessons from their conversation:

    Key lessons: Build repeatable products that don’t depend on your hours; invest in assets to acquire or build assets that appreciate over time; and think long term—services may pay the bills today, but assets build wealth for tomorrow.

    Want to hear the full conversation? Subscribe to 90 Proof Wisdom on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite platform, and join our community of entrepreneurs who build bigger lives.