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From Broke to “Fancy Like” | Walker Hayes

From Broke to “Fancy Like” | Walker Hayes

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 Walker Hayes wasn’t an “overnight success.” He was a songwriter for two decades. A dad of six. Clocking in at Costco at 4AM. Drinking. Burning out. Still writing anyway. In this episode, Walker talks about what it really looked like before “Fancy Like” — the years where bagels felt like a luxury, security felt like a trap, and quitting felt like the responsible move. Then we go to the hardest day of his life: losing his daughter Oakley on the same day he was supposed to perform on TV — and watching his wife fight to survive. Walker tells the truth about grief, rage, and the moment he realized he was about to make it worse. This is a conversation about sobriety, purpose, family, and what success does and doesn’t fix. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠https://ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho Nutrition: https:/rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Athletic Brewing: ⁠https://athleticbrewing.com Code "RIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Welcoming Walker Hayes (00:20) First Hunting Experiences (01:05) Learning from Father-in-Law (05:50) Reflecting on Life and Career (10:47) Overcoming Adversity and Sobriety (29:59) Tragic Loss and Perspective (41:09) Embracing Life's Challenges (42:04) The Best Grapes Face the Most Resilience (43:31) The Overnight Success Story (45:46) The TikTok Dance That Changed Everything (48:42) Balancing Family and Career (53:06) The Importance of Hard Work and Grit (58:13) Navigating Social Media and Public Perception (01:04:51) Homeschooling and Raising Diverse Kids (01:07:05) The Value of a Supportive Partner (01:11:39) The Challenges of Parenting Teenagers (01:17:24) Navigating Parenting Challenges (01:19:07) The Business of Music (01:21:01) Venturing into Merchandise (01:23:47) Collaborations and Social Media (01:28:20) The Pressure of Success (01:39:56) Emotional Vulnerability and Brotherhood (01:44:43) Reflecting on Personal Growth (01:48:13) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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