For awhile I've been saying the theme of Show and Talk is passion. And while that's definitely a huge element of the show, I think what I really want to accomplish is connection. After all, sharing your passion with people who don't understand it is great, but sharing it with someone who gets it is life changing.

For even the most prolific of people, having a great idea is not enough. For every great accomplishment in someone's life, it's almost guaranteed there were several ideas that never got off the ground. Think about it. When successful people do projects that are less popular, they're given a pass as a "passion project". Something we, as an audience, can appreciate but don't necessarily understand. Why? Because there's no connection.

There are a slew of books and articles about how to make a connection. But, really, the best connections come organically. And that is what I hope to accomplish. By allowing celebrities and other creatives to share their story, I'm giving them a greater opportunity to be known. By watching our content, we hope that you can find something in their story that you relate to. It's also my hope that viewers and talent alike connect with what we're trying to do. The ultimate goal for everyone is to know and to be known.

I feel like I reiterate the purpose for this show over and over. But it is necessary, even if just for myself. Doing this isn't easy, and some days I want to give up. But I think it's important to encourage and inspire each other. There are many out there already doing that, hopefully many of you reading this are among them. But we can always use more. And, if I'm completely honest, some of my motivation is selfish. I love connecting with people, hearing their stories and helping them reach their dreams. It is this innate desire that keeps me going sometimes. So now you know what motivates me. Let's connect, shall we?