Everybody Pulls The Tarp

This week Andrew welcomes 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Tessa Virtue back to the show.  Andrew and Tessa explore her emotions heading into the first Winter Olympics since her retirement from competition. Tessa shares what her months, weeks, and days leading up to the Olympics used to look like—and gives Andrew a behind the scenes look at how she stayed confident, focused, and energized preparing for some of her career’s biggest moments. This conversation is filled with ideas, concepts, and actionable tips that will help you make the most of big moments in your life. Show highlights:2:01 - Andrew welcomes Tessa 2:48 - Tessa's emotions heading into the Olympics5:05 - Tessa's experiences competing in the Olympics5:57 - Tessa's advice to Olympians7:35 - Managing your energy8:00 - Tessa & Scott's PyeongChang performance9:00 - Moulin Rouge music choice in PyeongChang9:22 - Planning for an Olympic moment11:29 - Navigating the Olympic experience11:58 - Creating a routine to achieve peak performance13:20 - Serving as Canada's flag bearer in 201817:54 - How to stay confident amidst doubt22:02 - Growth mindset22:28 - Role of feedback in success25:35 - Approaching life from a holistic standpoint28:06 - Being a catalyst for changeBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Follow Andrew on Twitter:@andrewhmoses and IG: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).

Andrew talks with author & child development expert Claire Lerner. Claire is a trained clinical social worker and psychotherapist—she’s worked with thousands of children and families over the last 30 years. She's also the author of the book “Why Is My Child In Charge?” Andrew and Claire explore ways parents and role models can help kids be great leaders, effective collaborators, and resilient enough to overcome whatever challenges life throws at them. This conversation is filled with simple strategies and tips to put kids on the road to success. Show highlights2:18 - Role of nature vs. nurture in helping children become leaders2:30 - Providing children a range of experiences4:31 - Determining how adaptable a child is7:04 - Tuning in to a child's needs7:30 - Building resilience & grit8:16 - Mistakes parents and caregivers make12:46 - Getting kids comfortable with failure15:04 - Growing though challenges17:20 - Building success through incremental steps20:02 - Benefits and risks of goal-setting with children23:27 - Helping children be effective collaborators25:16 - Impact of preschool on child development32:55 - Claire's advice for parents and role modelsBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Follow Andrew on Twitter:@andrewhmoses and IG: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).

Andrew is joined by Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda. Jason is a nominee for the NFL’s 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Considered the NFL’s most prestigious honor, the award recognizes NFL players for outstanding community service as well as excellence on the field. The winner will be announced a couple of days before this year’s Super Bowl. Jason has hosted back-to-school book drives, virtual reading comprehension sessions with students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and he spends hours mentoring kids. On the field, Jason is one of a few NFL players to make the transition from defense to offense—a rare feat at the sport’s highest level. You'll hear what inspires Jason to work as hard off the field as he does on it. Show Highlights2:24 - Changing positions in the NFL3:27 - Leveraging past experience during change4:44 - Reaching out to others for advice5:51 - Planning to play different roles6:54 - Leadership and finding ways to lead7:57 - Outworking the hardest worker8:05 - Learning from Mike Hull at Penn State9:05 - Preparation and seizing opportunities10:05 - Building confidence through preparation11:42 - Little things in the NFL that make a big difference14:45 - Gratitude15:35 - Jason's faith and staying grounded16:15 - Eliminating "I just" from your vocabulary19:30 - Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination20:24 - Role Jason's mom plays in his career21:52 - Community service experiences25:55 - Inspiration to give back26:52 - Leading at a young age and with limited experience27:57 - Favorite football memory at Penn State28:22 - Learning from Marshawn LynchBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Follow Andrew on Twitter:@andrewhmoses and IG: @AndrewMoses123 Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).

Andrew talks with 2021 WNBA Rookie of the Year Michaela Onyenwere.  Selected 6th overall by the New York Liberty in the 2021 WNBA Draft, Michaela led all WNBA rookies in points per game and three-pointers made during her rookie season. She received 47 of a possible 49 votes in Rookie of the Year voting. In this conversation, Andrew and Michaela reflect on her successful 2021 and explore the mindsets, approaches, and techniques that powered the fast start to her pro career. Show highlights:1:44 - Michaela reflects on successful 20212:44 - Challenging transition from high school to college3:28 - Most surprising aspect of WNBA4:45 - Decision to play overseas during WNBA offseason5:33 - Importance of striking a balance in life6:27 - Seeking advice from teammates & mentors7:32 - Importance of self-discipline and confidence8:52 - How to balance being confident while staying humble9:51 - Goals 15:40 - Role of parents in developing Michaela's work ethic17:58 - Specialization vs engaging in multiple activities21:22 - Managing expectations and high-pressure22:33 - Pregame routines23:56 - Continuous improvementBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on Twitter:@andrewhmoses and IG: @AndrewMoses123 

Andrew shares info about the all-new Everybody Pulls The Tarp Book Recommendation List which you can access for free: http://www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/booklistIf you enjoyed Season 4, please leave a review in your favorite podcast app. Season 5 launches on January 13th! Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmoses

Andrew talks with Brad Feinberg, a professional sports bettor and NBC Sports Philadelphia on-air betting expert. Brad has made his living as a full-time sports bettor since 1993 and is one of the most successful Daily Fantasy Sports players in the US. He won $1 million dollars in the 2016 FanDuel World Championship and has made 8 live championship finals. For Brad, the backbone of it all is a database he tirelessly built and stocked with decades of data in order to enable optimal decision-making.  You'll hear about Brad's research process and frameworks for decision-making which include principles that will help you make better, more informed decisions in everything you do. Show highlights: 1:50 - Brad's career before sports betting 4:51 - Collecting and leveraging data6:36 - Decision-making7:25 - Process over result9:40 - Challenging your thinking 11:52 - Balancing data and your gut instincts18:25 - Optimizing for your strengths18:48 - Staying humble and choosing what's right over flashy20:37 - Why you shouldn't compare yourself to others20:53 - Surrounding yourself with smarter people22:37 - Asking others to challenge your opinions26:02 - Brad's day31:29- "I like the process of doing the work"32:10 - If you don't pay the toll, you aren't getting over the bridge Be sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmoses

This week Andrew talks to the entrepreneur behind a product Time Magazine named one of the best inventions of 2021. Chris Kanik is the CEO & Founder of Smart Cups, a technology company that created the world's first printed beverage.  Chris took his first chemistry class at age 10 and started working in a research lab when he was 12.  A few years later, his career pivoted to an unexpected place—standup comedy. Chris spent 7 years as a stand up comedian and performed at many of the top comedy clubs across the United States. Today, Chris says his experience as a comedian makes him a better CEO. His story is a powerful example of what’s possible when you push your limits, work hard, and step outside your comfort zone.Show highlights:1:50 - Explanation of Smart Cups technology & printable beverages5:37 - Validating the idea for the product6:52 - "Everyday is a grind"7:08 - Life is not linear7:30 - First chemistry class and working in a lab at age 127:50 - Pivoting career to standup comedy8:15 - Initial idea and prototype for Smart Cups 9:23 - Not your conventional chemist9:45 - Operating with a chip on your shoulder10:17 - Childhood meeting with Dwayne Johnson 11:31 - Why science was a means to a better life for Chris12:19 - Role of teachers and staff at school advocating for Chris15:34 - Adapting experience as a comedian to be a better CEO15:45 - Power of storytelling, communication, and adaptability17:06 - How to observe body language and adapt your message18:00 - Enthusiasm is the key to engagement18:50 - Communication style as CEO20:23 - Loyalty as a leader20:38 - Decision to make sanitizer to save staff jobs during pandemic21:41 - Leading by exampleBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmoses

Jaelin Kauf is one of the top female mogul skiers in the world—and the fastest woman on the moguls World Cup circuit. Hard at work preparing for the Olympics in Beijing this February, Jaelin estimates she only spends 20 minutes competing each year. The rest of her time is spent preparing for those 20 minutes. In this conversation, Andrew and Jaelin explore her Olympic training process, the power of visualizing success, and how to get back on track when you fall short of expectations. Show highlights:2:15 - Jaelin's Olympic training process2:43 - Day in the life4:15 - Finetuning skills5:17 - Measuring progress7:20 - Turning failure into a positive8:11 - Overcoming disappointment10:35 - Routines and consistency12:01 - Role of coaching staff and teammates15:32 - Jaelin's visualization techniques21:01 - Impact on young athletes22:02 - Jaelin's "Deliver The Love" motto24:10 - Perspective Be sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmoses

Andrew sits down with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. Jennifer writes books on pop culture history and her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Billboard, and more. You'll hear Jennifer share how she generates new ideas, her creative process, and how to promote your work while staying humble. This conversation will help you make the most of important projects in your life.  Show highlights:1:40 - Jennifer's interest in being a writer at a young age2:31 - Andrew's chronicling of 1993 Mets season with aspirations to be a journalist3:37 - Experiences writing as a kid5:10 - Getting her first "dream job" at Entertainment Weekly 8:01 - Behind the scenes covering Hollywood 8:30 - Seizing career opportunities when they arise10:52 - Writing her first book13:01 - Going fulltime as a writer14:17 - Combining skillsets and experiences16:39 - Looking for the "story in a story"17:21 - Creative process and writing environment18:59 - Life as a freelance creative22:51 - Being confident in your own work23:27 - Overcoming roadblocks and doubt 25:15 - How to promote your own work while staying humble 26:28 - "Nobody cares about your project more than you"Be sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmoses

This week Andrew sits down with Elliott Avent, one of the most successful college baseball coaches in history. Avent is 1 of only 10 active coaches to surpass 1,100 career wins. He's led NC State University for more than 25 years and 120 of his players have been selected in the Major League Baseball draft, including 47 since 2014 alone.  In this conversation, you'll hear timeless lessons about how to create and sustain a winning culture over a long period of time. Show highlights:1:31 - Turnarounds and staying the course when things aren't going your way3:21 - Leading with stability, consistency, and transparency4:59 - Loyalty 6:44 - Recruiting and identifying the right players for a team8:31 - Honesty and transparency11:36 - How to determine if someone has the work ethic and heart to succeed13:32 - Role of body language14:16 - Signs of great work ethic15:03 - Albert Pujols, Ozzie Albies, Ron Washington, and Trea Turner17:21 - Leading by example and understanding your role18:24 - Doing the "little things" in the Sportscenter highlight era20:23 - Coach Avent's appreciation for the military21:14 - Communication, leadership, coachingBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmoses