Fireside Chats, Episode 90: The Passion Project
Added 2019-05-22 13:01:01 +0000 UTCIn a strange sort of way, this week's episode of Fireside Chats is all about reality. The reality of living your normal, everyday life while also trying to pursue your dreams and passions. To talk about such a common (yet seldom-discussed) situation is Brian Penaloza, a CLS fan who works by day at a car dealership, and by night growing his tabletop RPG Twitch channel. How does Brian balance the necessities of life with the things that make life worth living? And how is he slowly turning a side project into something real? That's what our nearly hour-long discussion is all about, a chat that we hope inspires you to get out of your comfort zone, and pursue your own wild ideas.
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Polite Provisions is wonderful, and I've only met Erick once but he was an incredibly kind person. No establishment makes a better Old Fashioned.
2019-05-26 07:28:57 +0000 UTCIt's owned by one of my best friends. If you ever see a shorter dude in there with a mustache, that's Erick. Tell him I sent you. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-05-24 20:36:32 +0000 UTCOmg Colin thatβs so awesome you gave a shout out to Polite Provisions! Love that place! I live on Adams Ave. as well, just a few blocks away from there ππ»
Joshua McGee
2019-05-24 18:13:32 +0000 UTCThank you!
2019-05-24 00:06:50 +0000 UTCGlad this spoke to you, for sure.
2019-05-24 00:06:32 +0000 UTCThank you!
2019-05-24 00:06:04 +0000 UTCYeah, it's definitely tough out there for new (and small) creators. But as I said in the chat, you gotta make sure you are creating for the right reasons, whatever those may be for you. And what a small world! I would definitely bet our wives have crossed paths. Seems like everyone knows everyone in Brockville. Hope you get to check out a stream, and best of luck on all your endeavors as well!
2019-05-24 00:05:38 +0000 UTCThanks! I'm glad our chat could inspire you. And best of luck with your own tabletop endeavors as well!
2019-05-24 00:03:09 +0000 UTCI'm glad to hear that. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-05-23 23:29:18 +0000 UTCThat's what's up. Thanks for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2019-05-23 23:29:11 +0000 UTCGlad you enjoyed our show!
Colin Moriarty
2019-05-23 23:29:00 +0000 UTCI'm glad it could be inspiring for you. Chase your dreams!
Colin Moriarty
2019-05-23 23:28:42 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2019-05-23 23:28:22 +0000 UTCI'll say.
Colin Moriarty
2019-05-23 23:28:16 +0000 UTCHey! I published early to get out of the way of the Side Quest letter. We'll be reverting back to 9a PT moving forward. Sorry. =\
Colin Moriarty
2019-05-23 23:28:08 +0000 UTCDon't get used to it. (See below!)
Colin Moriarty
2019-05-23 23:27:47 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2019-05-23 23:27:38 +0000 UTCLove this one, as a small content creator part time while working a full time job , it really speaks to me.
Gunnerzaurus
2019-05-23 20:23:56 +0000 UTCThis was great as always, looking forward to discovering a new creator cause of this show!
Marcus Brown
2019-05-23 19:59:53 +0000 UTCGreat conversation about the realities of being a creative on these video/content platforms we have today. The saturation is real and to stand out and create a small community of any size is impressive so good on you Brian. Coolest thing to me honestly though was that I actually just finished going through the whole greencard process (pain in the ass) with my wife from Canada and guess where she is from....Brockville Ontario!! It's a beautiful town right there on the river but yes very small, probably to the point where our wives have crossed paths more than once lol anyways good luck with the immigration and hope you have continued success with your Twitch channel, will have to checkout a stream!
Seth Eden
2019-05-23 12:06:06 +0000 UTCGreat conversation! This was really inspiring for me and definitely hit home - I just started my own company to make D&D 5e (and other tabletop) software. I feel your pain and think it's great you're putting yourself out there. It's not easy to work full time while trying to build something of your own. Hang in there Brian and best of luck to you!
Lotiuss
2019-05-22 19:42:13 +0000 UTCGreat episode Monsieur Brian!!!!
Thereβs No I in LLC
2019-05-22 15:35:50 +0000 UTCRelevant topic for the modern world
Shawn Jones
2019-05-22 15:01:04 +0000 UTCDunno if it's possible to make 9am EST the norm but I appreciate it even this once!
2019-05-22 14:05:05 +0000 UTCWanted to say, cool to see a 9am eastern drop for the episode since I'm up early most days! π
Ryan Harvey
2019-05-22 13:59:16 +0000 UTCReal America appreciates the earlier drop time!
Ivan Hornett
2019-05-22 13:58:02 +0000 UTC
