The Banyan Collective

09/04/2025

Through The Pines : Ep. 81 - A Millennials Guide to Financial Freedom

On this episode of Through The Pines, we’ll provide a Millennial’s Guide to Financial Freedom   Millennials and Gen Z are navigating a financial landscape marked by high living costs, stagnant wages relative to inflation, and evolving career dynamics (e.g., gig economy, remote work). Recent dat...

08/20/2025

Through The Pines : Ep. 80 - The 5 Money Questions You MUST Ask Your Partner

On this episode of Through The Pines, we’ll discuss 5 questions to ask your partner to ensure you’re on the same page financially…   1. Hypothetical 2. How much $ do you need? 3. What happens if one of us were to die? 4. What happens if one of us is disabled? 5. How do you feel about our curr...

07/31/2025

Ep. 19 - Artist & Sculptor, Austin Casson
Website: https://austincasson.com/

Welcome to Ascent Life LIVE, I’m your host, R. Brandon Long, here with the mission to inspire 1 million people a day to live their best lives, and be the best version of themselves.

That is living an Ascent Life.

For daily visual inspiration, follow Ascent Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascentlife/

Our guest today is artist, sculptor, friend, Austin Casson - In the past 32 years, Austin's career has successfully crossed a wide range of mediums. His works in bronze, steel, stone and ceramics have been recognized throughout the country including an early bronze that went to President George H.W. Bush.

Austin has works on permanent display at the World Golf Hall of Fame and the California Thoroughbred Hall of Fame. The Fallen Heroes Memorial in Temecula, California is also among his works.

Welcome to the Ascent Life podcast...

Interview:

* Farm raised, Austin's parents were an accomplished craftsman and a gifted artist. "I got my dads hands and my mothers eye.”
* How did you get started in the arts? Did you go to school for the arts?
* What is your most meaningful piece to you that you have created so far?
* This is your retirement?
* Your touring now, so if people would like to see your work, where can they find you in person
* What is your Definite Major Purpose (Napoleon Hill) / Meaningful Mission (Lewis Howes) / Life’s Task (Robert Greene) - Mine: Help 1 Million People a Day Become the Best Version of Themselves by Living an Ascent Life
* How would you define living your best life?
* How do you want to be remembered?

WISDOM FROM THE PAGES: “Be satisfied if you can live the rest of your life, however short, as your nature demands. Focus on that, and don’t let anything distract you.” - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

07/24/2025

Through The Pines : Ep. 79 - Why Save & Invest (We’re just going to die anyway?)

Saving money vs spending money - what are the benefits to both saving & spending?    On this episode of Through The Pines, we talk to two certified financial planning professionals to get their opinion on saving vs spending:       Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vib...

07/18/2025

Through The Pines : Ep. 78 - Building Wealth With a Roth IRA

What is a Roth IRA, and How can you use a Roth to build wealth?   On this episode of Through The Pines, we’ll discuss all things Roth IRA’s, including…   Roth vs. Traditional IRA’s What is a Backdoor Roth Contribution? When can you do Roth Conversions? What is a MEGA-Backdoor Roth? Does yo...

06/04/2025

Through The Pines : Ep. 77 Mastering Debt: The Good, Bad & The Ugly

On today’s episode of Through the Pines we’ll explore the complexities of debt including:   What is debt & why it’s not always evil Using debt as a tool for growth Defining the debt that drags you down Recognizing when debt becomes a crisis Understanding the psychology of debt Looking at debt...

05/28/2025

Ep. 76 Preparing for Estate Settlement - Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DHj12SbVZuE

What you need to know about Estate Settlement including…   What is an Estate Settlement What generally needs to happen What happens with your home How personal assets are handled Bank Account transfers IRA Beneficiaries Life Insurance implications Annuity challenges Why you need a Trust   Welcom...

05/26/2025

Resonomics, SA Lopez and Smash Boogie together form Th3 Recipe on Van Sessions! First drop is tonight, 7pm on our YouTube channel. Tune in!

05/19/2025

This week’s featured band is the eclectic and fun Barrage à Trois! Tune in nightly, 7pm to our Van Sessions YouTube page for fresh drops!

05/15/2025

The Ogden Marathon is this weekend, there's still time...

Full Podcast: https://youtu.be/DDhk16fPKPA?si=0Jh5t4FQMhh7TxCD

05/15/2025

This week’s featured Van Sessions artist is Standards & Substandards! First drop is already available on our Van Sessions YouTube channel. Tune in each night at 7pm for the next drop. Full episode release on Saturday night. Thanks for supporting Van Sessions!

05/09/2025

The Bourbon, Beer & Books crew breaks down All Systems Red!

ALL SYSTEMS RED // Bourbon, Beer & Books