Former Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes joins us for a powerful conversation on leadership, public service, and the challenges shaping our future. From personal stories to lessons in politics, law, and technology, Sean shares insights that will leave you rethinking what it means to lead with impact.

This episode dives into values, resilience, and the decisions that define both personal and public life.

Topics:

0:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Former AG Sean Reyes

0:35 - Sean Reyes' Journey to Becoming Attorney General

1:28 - Podcast's Success & Connecting with Wen Silverman

2:56 - Sean's Father: An Immigrant's American Dream Story

5:29 - The "Miracle Mentality" and Celebrity Connections

8:17 - Sean's Mother: A Pioneering High School Principal

11:06 - Parenting Styles: Dad's Charm vs. Mom's Strict Discipline

13:20 - Growing Up in LA & Summers in Rural Hawaii

14:15 - Cultural Influence: Filipino Hospitality & Japanese Honor

16:36 - From BYU Football to Cal Law School & Volleyball

21:17 - Advising the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)

22:33 - The Shock of Becoming Utah's First Minority Attorney General

24:00 - The Hidden Bipartisanship & Media Polarization in Politics

26:07 - Navigating Compromise and Values in Political Office

30:33 - Why Sean Reyes Avoided Higher Office in Washington D.C.

32:51 - The Attorney General's Role: Civil Law & Criminal Prosecution

33:41 - The Real Fear: Protecting Family from Criminals & Political Enemies

36:04 - Non-Partisan Aspects of an AG's Work & Interstate Collaboration

37:40 - Tackling Big Pharma & Social Media for Public Good

40:50 - The Urgent Need to Regulate AI: Lessons from Social Media

43:52 - The Global AI Race, Data, and Energy Challenges

46:56 - Bipartisan Imperative: Uniting on AI for America's Future

48:17 - Transitioning to the Private Sector for Greater Impact

50:22 - The Power of Public-Private Partnerships for Solutions

55:07 - Government Inefficiency vs. Private Sector Innovation

58:22 - The Difficult Realities of Public Service Today

1:00:23 - The Lost Art of Storytelling in Leadership & Law

1:03:12 - Cultivating a "Miracle Mentality" & The Call to Service

1:05:31 - Family Heritage Stories: Kamehameha and Japanese Nobility

1:08:37 - President Ramon Magsaysay: Love, Compassion, and an Assassin

1:13:59 - El CID's Loyalty & The Power of Love in Service

1:17:01 - Conclusion: Love as the Catalyst for Connection and Success

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From flipping gum at school to building a premium tequila brand, Jon shares how grit, faith, and survival shaped his path. He opens up about beating cancer at 25, breaking into the mortgage world, and launching a tequila company rooted in authenticity and quality. This is a deep dive into resilience, entrepreneurship, and why every detail, down to the smell test, matters.

Chapters:

[00:01:31] Early hustle

[00:02:28] Flipping gum for profit

[00:04:01] First consequence at school

[00:03:41] Failing and figuring it out

[00:06:14] Diagnosed with cancer at 25

[00:07:13] Creative roots from his dad

[00:08:58] Inspired by success after church

[00:09:50] Sales is reps not magic

[00:13:37] Tequila club idea during pandemic

[00:14:08] Wives sparked the tequila pivot

[00:15:07] Real tequila starts in Jalisco

[00:16:44] Why family distilleries matter

[00:18:09] The smell test standard

[00:20:08] What mass producers do wrong

[00:26:32] Their unique tequila blend

[00:27:17] Sell-through matters more than sales

[00:28:03] How to really taste tequila

[00:32:34] Sweet tequila is a red flag

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Join hosts Wynn Silberman and Casey LeBlanc on this episode of Flip Your Friday as they sit down with Austin Keen, World Champion skimboarder, pro wakesurfer, and social media powerhouse. From his early days in Georgia to becoming a global water sports icon, Austin shares his unconventional journey through bartending, plumbing, and hustling his way to the top.

He opens up about the secrets behind building a million-follower brand, launching his own vitamin bar line that’s now on Kroger shelves, and gives an exclusive reveal of his new drink. Plus, Austin breaks down the magic of hydrofoiling, riding waves before they even break.

Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, entrepreneur, or just here for the wild ride, this episode is full of energy, insight, and pure Flip Your Friday vibes. Don’t miss it.

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