Devon Coombs | Moments that Matter & Teaching and Helping Others
Release Date: 10/21/2019
World Traveler | Scott Eliab
On Becoming
Scott Eliab is a world traveler, dancer, and accountant. After a few years of working as a CPA, he left to Japan to teach English. We explore the value in making decisions like this, and how it changed his world-view. We also talk about how no matter how many places he’s visited and sites he’s seen, it all comes down to the connections and relationships you make that really make it a valuable experience.
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The Podcast is Back | Daniel and Devon
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On today’s episode I chat with Devon Coombs, who was a guest on episode 15 but will now be my co-host on this podcast going forward. On this episode we chat about what happened to the podcast, where it has been, the current landscape, and what to expect going forward. We also talk about what it’s been like working from home as finance and accounting professionals, as well as preview other topics we hope to cover in the coming weeks.
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Voyager Craft Coffee | Sameer and Lauren
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Voyager sources, roasts, brews, and serves some of the best coffee in the Bay Area. Borne out of an intense desire to usher in a new paradigm within specialty coffee. On this episode, we talk about their voyage that began with a coffee cart and two optimistic people. A voyage towards wanting to bring new & intense & unique & challenging flavors to coffee. And a welcoming and engaging environment unlike any other cafe.
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My New Morning Routine During COVID-19
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On this solo episode of this podcast, I share my new morning routine During COVID-19 and things to think about as you design your very own routine.
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The Importance Of Mindfulness During COVID-19
On Becoming
In this first solo episode of this podcast, I speak about the importance, necessity and responsibility for mindfulness and training the mind during the coronavirus pandemic. And that the greatest contribution to society today is staying home.
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The West Coast Advantage | Gabe Yanez and Arielle Bloom
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Gabe is an experienced Digital Sales and Marketing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. Arielle is focused on providing a platform for education in Fitness, Health, and Wellness to help any and all achieve their goals. Together, they founded The West Coast Advantage Online Coaching and Podcast.
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The Importance of Failure | Alex Miller
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Determined sports creative that brings fresh and innovative twists to storytelling in an industry that is proud of traditional values. Alex talks about growing up in a family of pirates, her passion to encourage and move others. The power of sports, why we need to learn hard skills, working hard but also being kind. And the importance of failing.
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Sam Kabert | Soul Seeker
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Sam is a Silicon Valley native and Founder of WhatUp Silicon Valley, a Silicon Valley based media network. He is also a 40 under 40 recipient, podcaster, author and coach. Sam knows the ins and outs of establishing yourself in the Hustle and Grind that is Silicon Valley. He has also successfully built SwagWorx, a business centered around promotional products.
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Recipe for Life | Brandon Dearden
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Brandon Dearden is an experienced Executive Chef with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Specifically Michelin star restaurants. Currently in Silicon Valley, Brandon is now a private chef cooking for the ultra high profile in tech. Brandon dives into his journey on becoming the culinary expert that he is today and what cooking means to him. Brandon talks about proving value in any relationship and what people need to do no matter what they do.
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Mission of Life | Matt Beard
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Matt is a military veteran who spent almost three years as an army ranger in the 75th Ranger Regiment - U.S. Army’s premier large-scale special operations force, and it is made up of some of the most elite Soldiers in the world. Matt’s military experience has given him the ability to problem solve, collaborate and delegate under any work environment. Matt has since transitioned to the field of construction in pursuits of career development with passionate, motivated companies and individuals.
info_outlineDevon Coombs is a technical accounting advisory professional. He started his career at one of the largest accounting firms in the world, Deloitte. But he wasn’t always around accounting. Devon grew up never knowing his father. And when he was 15, his mom passed away. It was then, that Devon found solace in music - first playing with various bands and eventually starting his own record label at 18 years old. With that eventually failing and forced out of his home, Devon found himself waiting tables and often living out of his car. Still he kept looking ahead. Eventually finding his way to college. Finding a new passion in accounting, but more importantly, finding his passion in teaching and helping others. On this episode Devon talks about how the words you choose can have a big impact on an organization. How and why a lot of people don’t ask for help. And that he never felt like giving up was an option. To never stop trying.
Featured Guest/People Mentioned:
- @deadlydessertgame
- @Deloitte
- Humble the Poet @humblethepoet
- Nike @nike
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