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The Dare to Dream Podcast

Vincent Van Patten and Gregory Benedikt

The Dare to Dream Podcast is where Vincent Van Patten and Gregory Russell Benedikt challenge you to embark on the adventure of your life. This podcast is for those who crave meaning and fulfillment and are willing to step into the unknown to find it. Vincent and Gregory draw wisdom from their own journey and from guests who exemplify what is possible when you have the courage to live a life that is truly yours. Dare to Dream represents what it"s like—not just reflecting upon one"s trial by fire—but

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01:11:47

#216 - Sodie Orr - A Musician's Journey: The Highs,...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/05/30

Sodie Orr is an incredibly talented musician who left college to pursue a career in music. His journey has been one of highs, lows, success, failures, and lessons ever since.In addition to his songwriting, Sodie plays in a family band with his stepdad, Wayne Johnson, dubbed The Swingin Johnsons. They play all over North County, San Diego, and over the 10+ years of performing, have found that sometimes, success can be found in the most unexpected places.Expect to learn:How Sodie was signed to

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00:43:53

#215 - Achieving vs. Enjoying—Which Is More Important?

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/05/21

Are we here to achieve things in our lives, or are we here to simply enjoy our lives? Push ourselves to meet our goals, or chill more and just let life happen? And when we push too hard, striving to reach our dreams or get the job or get in perfect shape, how do we navigate that inevitable stage of burnout? These are the questions that keep Gregory and Vincent up at night. Luckily, they got together for another episode of DTD to hash it out, hoping that what they discover can help you both strive

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01:18:46

#214 - Quentin Williams - Men's Groups, Masculinity,...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Quentin Williams (aka Q) is a mental performance coach & facilitator for men & athletes. His mission is helping high performers build confidence & embody healthy masculinity by training in the often misunderstood science of Emotional Intelligence. Q has trained over 1,000 business leaders and pro, olympic, & collegiate athletes, helping them clarify & activate their unique purpose and build confidence that transcends their title & uniform. Q has partnered with the likes of

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00:23:56

#213 - Are You Enjoying the Journey of Being Alive?

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/05/06

This solo episode explores the question: are you are truly enjoying the experience, the journey, of being alive?What else matters besides that?It makes no difference whether the experience you’re in right now is positive or negative—are you embracing it? Drawing inspiration from Michael Singer's teachings, Vinny emphasizes the importance of surrendering to life’s flow to find meaning in both the highs and lows of human experience. Vinny reflects on his personal struggles, including chronic pain

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01:03:33

#212 - Ryan Cousins - Feeling Fully Alive and...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Ryan Cousins is a current client of mine who has spent the last 10 years as a high-achiever crushing it in tech sales. He came to me saying that life was going great. He was financially successful, he had a great relationship with his wife, and he enjoyed the work he was doing . But that deep down he felt like something was missing. He knew he was capable of more and wanted to bring more purpose, fulfillment, and aliveness into his life. This episode is a deep dive into what working together has

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00:34:23

#211 - Vinny - Deepen Your Life By Taking On a Worthy...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/04/22

Vinny here. I’m gearing up to write my first fiction novel, based on my experience living in Japan. It’s daunting to write fiction when there’s already so much good stuff out there. So why do it?Because if you’re a dreamer, there’s no alternative. The point of writing a book isn’t to be better than other books; I’m not trying to be the next Hemingway, or Kerouac, or Murakami.The point to me is honestly not even to make money, although that’s an intended byproduct of writing something real and

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01:03:35

#210 - Scotty Scheller - How to Become an Expert...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Scotty Scheller is a full-time content creator and brand strategist. With over 7 years of experience in the digital space, he’s worked with 100+ brands and helped generate over $10 million per year in revenue through UGC (user-generated content) and social-first marketing strategies. Scotty specializes in helping creators turn their passion into a full-time career and guiding brands to create scroll-stopping content that converts. You name a brand, he's probably worked with them in one way or

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00:46:20

#209 - Vinny & Greg - How to Make It Through the...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/04/10

After committing to something for years, months, even weeks, you start to feel the burnout. You aren’t seeing the return that you expected, and it feels just plain hard.Don’t quit. This is the valley of despair, a necessary chapter of any journey worth taking. It’s when things don’t make sense. You don’t feel inspired like you did in the beginning. And you just don’t see the point of sticking it out. It’s also the point that most people give up. Are you most people? Do you have the perseverance to

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01:04:58

#208 - Thea Lauzon - Rewrite The Story of Your Life

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Thea was 20 years old when doctors told her she had signs of early onset Alzheimer's disease. After seven debilitating concussions, she suffered from chronic migraines, insomnia, and even temporary paralysis. Then, in what can only be described as a miracle, she completely healed herself in 2 months. She is now the founder of Rising Generations, a business and mindset coaching company with a goal of helping young entrepreneurs launch their first businesses. Rather than placing a heavy focus on

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00:52:18

#207 - Vinny & Greg - It Doesn't Matter If You Fail;...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/03/27

It’s scary to ask people to pay you for what you do. What if they say no? Well, then you’re right where you started. But at least you took action, and you tried. The only way to conquer that fear of failure is by taking action—any sort of action. Throwing your hat in the ring, and knowing, at least, that you tried. On this episode of DTD, we explore the life-changing power of taking bold action, the importance of playfulness when grappling with daunting life experiences, and the challenges of going

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00:57:47

#206 - Jackie Simek - Become Leveraged & Loaded and...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/03/14

Jackie Simek is a scaling strategist and mindset coach for unapologetic and ambitious holistic wellness practitioners that are here to create radical change in the world, without burning out. Jackie coaches clients to transform their businesses with her signature Leveraged&Loaded™️Business Model, which allows clients to get paid top dollar, lead a business that consistently brings in clients and still allows them to close their laptop by 3pm, so they can frolic off to the organic grocery

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00:32:24

#205 - Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs to Move Toward...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/03/06

The difference between you and the person you want to be is mindset. The person you want to be isn’t any better than you are now; they just believe they deserve to be there. On this episode, Vincent discusses the limiting beliefs that have held him back, as well as his recent insights related to embarking on the next phase of his career as a writer, creator, and mindbody coach. Ideas explored in this episode:This podcast documents what it’s like in the midst of uncertainty, not only when having

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01:04:52

#204 - June An - How to Build Heart-Centered...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/02/26

June An is the founder of The Group, the anti-networking networking community that is taking over San Diego. This heart-centered community was born from the triumphs and trials of his own entrepreneurial journey. Inspired by his experiences, June founded The Group with a clear mission: to empower individuals to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams with renewed hope and determination. The Group is more than just a community; it’s a place where dreams are nurtured and people come together to

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00:50:10

#203 - Succeed at the Game of Life by Making Every...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/02/20

In our modern age of TikTok and Instagram reels, we’re constantly bombarded with businesses and individuals that make us believe overnight success is a real thing. One day the person was just an average bloke, and the next they have 30 million views on YouTube. It’s enticing to believe that can be us, too. We just have to hit the algorithm, the trend, the title just right and BAM, we may go viral! We’re here to tell you that overnight success is a myth. What you don’t see behind the YouTuber who

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01:13:34

#202 - Jeff Stoner - Endurance Racing,...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/02/12

Jeff Stoner is a seasoned sports marketing and event production expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry.As the owner and founder of theEndurance Race Series, he has built one of the most successful trail running race companies in San Diego, providing athletes with premier racing experiences in some of the region’s most scenic locations. Beyond his work in race organization, Jeff is also theco-host of theNo Fixed Agenda Podcast, which focuses on the lighter side of life, business, and

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00:58:42

#201 - Sayonara Japan; Reflecting on the Most...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/02/04

In this episode of the Dare to Dream podcast, I (Vinny) reflect on my transformative two and a half years living in Japan as I prepare to leave the country. I share my experiences of decluttering life as I pack up, the joy of simplicity, and the emotions tied to saying goodbye to meaningful possessions and friendships. Expect to learn about the unique cultural aspects of Japan, particularly my profound love for the konbini (convenience store), which serve as a vital part of Japanese daily life

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00:58:01

#200 - Maria Soprano - How to Heal Your Mind, Body, &...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Maria Soprano went from being perpetually sick, on 17 pills a day and about to be wheelchair bound to 100% healthy and climbing volcanos in Guatemala. She overcame everything from autoimmune disease to colitis. She beat her depression and social anxiety. How'd she do it? Through a whole food vegan lifestyle. In this episode expect to learn:- How to find your purpose during your darkest hours- Why you need to be extremely specific with what you ask the universe for- How to eat vegan but never feel

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00:51:22

#199 - The World Needs Your Art, Creativity &...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/01/21

The world is hurting right now. We’re all affected no matter how removed from the pain we might seem as individuals, whether it’s the fires in LA, the wars in Europe and the Middle East, or the general conflicts of ideology. It might seem like we’re on the precipice of destruction, but this is nothing new. Times have never been ‘normal.’ It’s so easy to say, why bother? It’s a fair question. Why continue striving to be better? Why pursue your art, personal betterment, or whatever lights you up

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00:53:45

#198 - Julie Trainer - How to Move Through Grief &...

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Julie Trainer is a TEDx speaker and host of the Hidden Gifts of Loss podcast. She started the podcast a few years ago after the loss of her parents and found sharing her story to be incredibly healing. She believes there are no coincidences and when someone comes into your life, it's because you can teach each other something. In this video expect to learn: - How to set micro-goals toward your dreams - What most people get wrong about grief - How to find the hidden gifts of loss in your own

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00:21:30

#197 - 9 Powerful Lessons to Make 2025 Legendary

The Dare to Dream Podcast ·

2025/01/09

Hey Dreamers! Gregory here to share with you 9 powerful lessons I learned in 2024. These come from one of my favorite year-end activities where I re-read my journal and distill the insights into lessons and reminders. Expect to learn: Why you need to be willing to hurt your significant other's feelings to have a successful relationship How to find the best type of mentor Why you need to show the universe you're serious about your dreams How to supercharge your public speaking And much

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