Lessons from Leaders Podcast with Brian Beckcom

10/01/2025

What if, like me, you’re curious about psychedelics but too afraid to try?

In this clip from the Lessons from Leaders podcast with Rev. Hunt Priest, we explore how faith can guide you through even the most challenging experiences - and why God is always present, even in the darkest moments. For many, the greatest healing comes from facing what we fear most.

If you’re interested in learning more about psychedelics and spirituality, watch the full conversation: https://hubs.li/Q03LJPhH0

09/29/2025

We talk a lot about grace in Christianity, but do we truly practice it?

In this clip from the Lessons from Leaders podcast with Rev. Hunt Priest, we explore how grace, intention, and safe spiritual practices can help us navigate one of the most challenging periods in human history. From ancient wisdom to the grounding potential of psychedelics, this conversation invites us to rethink how we stay rooted in faith and wholeness.

Watch the whole conversation here: https://hubs.li/Q03Lj_b10

09/26/2025

Can psychedelics and Christianity go hand in hand? Rev. Hunt Priest believes they can, and should. As part of a Johns Hopkins/NYU study, he experienced psilocybin in a safe, guided setting and found it deepened his relationship with God.

In this clip from the Lessons from Leaders podcast, he shares why he believes the church has abdicated too much of its healing role to clinicians, and how healthy spiritual communities could bring profound change for people seeking emotional and spiritual wholeness in today’s difficult times.

Rev. Hunt Priest is an Episcopal priest who openly shares how psilocybin (magic mushrooms) transformed his faith and ministry. Hunt took part in a groundbrea...

09/25/2025

In the middle of the pandemic, a desert retreat sparked a radical idea: what if Christians openly discussed psychedelics, healing, and mental health?

In this clip from the Lessons from Leaders podcast with Rev. Hunt Priest, we explore how mystical experiences, spiritual wholeness, and the teachings of Jesus intersect with modern conversations about wellness.

Listen to the full conversation here: https://hubs.li/Q03KYk9M0

09/22/2025

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Rev. Hunt Priest, an Episcopal priest who openly shares how psilocybin (magic mushrooms) transformed his faith and ministry. Hunt took part in a groundbreaking Johns Hopkins/NYU study where clergy explored psychedelics, and the experience reshaped and reinvigorated his spiritual life.

In our conversation, Hunt shares how partaking in the study expanded his understanding of Christianity, deepened his relationship with God, and challenged him to rethink how the church approaches healing. For Hunt, psychedelics became not just an altered state of consciousness, but a doorway into mystical experience, emotional wholeness, and spiritual renewal.

Out of that calling, he founded Ligare - a Christian Psychedelic Society. Through education, retreats, and spiritual direction, Hunt and his team are creating supportive communities for Christians to wrestle with big questions: How can psychedelics help us heal? What role do they play in faith today? And what does it mean for the church to reclaim its historic role in health and wholeness?

I invite you to listen to this fascinating conversation, where we explore theological history, modern science, and the intersections of mental health, psychedelics and spirituality.

And now I give you, Hunt Priest.

https://hubs.li/Q03KgJtM0

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Rev. Hunt Priest, an Episcopal priest who openly shares how psilocybin (magic mushrooms) transformed his faith a...

08/04/2025

Two years. Three investor groups. $350,000 a month in legal fees.

In this clip from Lessons from Leaders, Greg Vetter shares the chaotic and painful downfall of a business that once looked worth hundreds of millions - only to be sold for $4.5 million.

A raw, honest lesson in how fast things can unravel, even when sales are strong.

Watch the full episode for the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03B7H0m0

08/01/2025

“If it feels like I’m forcing it, I stop.”

In this clip from Lessons from Leaders, Greg Vetter shares one of the most important lessons he’s learned in business—trust the process, trust your gut, and don’t push what isn’t flowing.

Watch the full episode to hear more about how he built and rebuilt successful ventures: https://hubs.li/Q03zYzdc0

07/30/2025

Social media marketing is powerful - but it’s not everything.

In this clip from Lessons from Leaders, Greg Vetter shares why face-to-face connection still matters, and why his motto is “leave no stone unturned.” Whether it's magazines, health trends, or handing out samples in-store - be everywhere your customer is.

Watch the full episode for more lessons from his entrepreneurial journey: https://hubs.li/Q03zwd720

07/29/2025

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Greg Vetter, a charismatic entrepreneur and storyteller best known for turning his mom’s salad dressing into a $300 million brand - before losing it all. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to build, and rebuild, a business from the ground up.

Greg is a high-energy and insightful founder who co-created Tessemae’s with his brothers, which became the leading organic salad dressing company in the U.S. through relentless hard work, in-store demos, and an authentic origin story that resonated with millions.

Greg has gone on to found multiple ventures across food, beverage, and manufacturing, and now coaches CEOs and high-performers, helping them lean into their instincts and navigate the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. He’s also the author of Undressed : The Unfiltered Story of My Failed American Dream and How It Led to Success.

In our conversation, we examine the mindset it takes to succeed in business - touching on trusting your gut, storytelling, hard work, and what happens when things fall apart. Greg opens up about the painful unravelling of his company due to investor conflict, and the lessons that came from losing it all.

We also talk about how sports prepared us for the pressures of public wins and losses, and how learning to let go of control can unlock surprising growth.
I invite you to listen to the full conversation on building something meaningful, and surviving when it breaks.

And now I give you, Greg Vetter.

https://hubs.li/Q03zl_Vd0

07/21/2025

A lawyer recently used ChatGPT to draft a court brief and it cited a case that didn’t even exist.

AI is a game changer, but without ethical frameworks and human oversight, it can cause real damage. On the Business of Tech Podcast with Dave Sobel, I discuss how large language models are transforming legal work - and why we still need to read the cases.

Watch the full episode: https://businessof.tech/podcast/exploring-the-intersection-of-technology-and-ethics-with-brian-beckcom/

07/18/2025

If tools like ChatGPT weaken our ability to write and think critically, who will be qualified to supervise their output?

On the Business of Tech podcast, I raised a concern few are talking about: what happens when we can no longer judge the quality of what AI produces?

07/16/2025

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Dave Sobel on the Business of Tech podcast where I spoke about a reality we can’t ignore: AI will eliminate certain jobs - and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Just as radiology is shifting to AI-driven diagnostics, legal is moving away from repetitive, low-value tasks. What used to be called “grunt work” is exactly what we should be automating.

This isn’t about replacing people - it’s about elevating the work we do. The future of law should be more strategic, more thoughtful, and more human.

Full conversation now on Business of Tech: https://businessof.tech/podcast/exploring-the-intersection-of-technology-and-ethics-with-brian-beckcom/