From There to Here

Updated: 24 Sep 2025 • 94 episodes
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From There to Here is a podcast for the bold and the brave—those who carve their own path in work and life. Hosted by Jason Shupp, this show dives into the unconventional origin stories of entrepreneurs and industry experts who defined their own success. These are stories of risk, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of opportunity. Each episode uncovers the pivotal moments and insights that shaped their careers, revealing how personal and professional lives intersect in powerful ways. Whether you're navigating your own business journey or seeking inspiration to take the next big leap, this podcast is your guide to turning reflection into action. Discover the stories that spark change. Learn more at https://missionmatters.com/author/jason-shupp/

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Bill Sawalich is a commercial photographer.  In this episode, he talks about capturing the moment, the challenge of creating, hobby jobs, empathy from the lens, being present, technology evolution, the rising culture of ads, a dissolving ecosystem, and just doing what you want to. Bill Sawalich is a St. Louis-based pho

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Coleman Swisher is a co-founder of Boldr Futures and is a Valuation Advisor.  In this episode, Colman talks about lifestyle differences, questioning norms and constructs, impacts from elite coaching, just-in-time learning, the education from a small business, the pitfalls of extraction capital, and we do a deep dive wi

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Ryan Hogan is the founder of Talent Harbor and is a chronic problem solver. In this episode, he talks about understanding value creation, his path to financial acumen, risk thresholds, resilience and failure, being where you are supposed to be, and the value of systems and support. To learn more, visit: linkedin.com/in

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Peter Kelly-Detwiler is a definitive leader in the electric energy industry (who literally wrote the book on it).  In this episode, Peter talks about getting off the conveyor belt, devaluing the future, letting the trip take you, funding the opposition, serving others first, and examining your life. Peter Kelly-Detwile

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Hal Schild: OG Producer

In this episode, Hal Schild shares a childhood lesson in perseverance, tales when working for THE Agency, fixing it “in post”, easier vs. better, having nothing to do,  keeping the business simple, and looking at the bigger picture. Hal Schild is an award-winning editor, producer, animator, and director with over three

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In this episode, Anthony Cudjo openly shares how childhood abuse, bullying, and fighting shaped his personality and taught him about people’s energy; he also talks about receiving messages, positive self-talk, alignment with the natural laws, mastering the present, and being an agent of choice. Anthony Cudjo is a trans

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