This week, I sit down with my dear friend Aaron Rich. He’s an entrepreneur, podcast host, fisherman, and community builder. We talk about leadership that trusts people, making room for fun (yes, fishing on the golf course), and how his podcast “Road to Rich” lifts up local voices. Aaron also opens his heart about losing his mom during COVID, the grief that shaped him, and the compassion that followed. Together, we reflect on Hurricane Michael, healing, and why making time for people matters most. Episode Highlights: [2:00] The words that describe Aaron—and why they matter [5:30] “Road to Rich”: purpose, community, and storytelling [9:00] Many hats: studios, IT, cabling, and more [14:00] Culture by design: joy, respect, and playful traditions [20:00] Investing in downtown Panama City [25:00] Hurricane Michael, COVID, grief, and growth [32:00] Therapy, compassion, and being present [40:00] Golf, fishing, and unplugging well [47:00] “Progress you don’t measure doesn’t exist” [55:00] Make time for people—you’ll never regret it Special Thanks to Our Season 6 Sponsors: 🏡 Lending Hand Mortgage: Heart-led lending with purpose Kevin Kenerson 615-390-7534 www.lhmtg.com 🍳 The Grocery Kitchen & Taproom – Creative bites, cozy brunches, and incredible hospitality https://thegrocerykitchenandtaproom.com 🌾 Lucky’s Pine Straw – Beautiful pine straw delivered and installed for homes and businesses https://luckiespinestraw.com 💛 Bay Tax – Experts in cost segregation and ERC savings Brian Yormack, CPA (720) 310-0084 https://www.bay.tax ✨ Hue Salon: huesalonandboutique.com ✨ Amor Boutique: amorboutiquepc.com 🎙 Presented by ADF MediaLet’s Stay Connected! Follow @MyHappyAssLife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.Be sweet, y’all! 💛
