Episode 16 of the NYE Lollapalooza is one of the most grounded, emotional, and necessary conversations of the entire day.

Jay Doran is joined by Jenna Silverman, Bill Reiman, Jonathon Haddad, and Joe Silva for a raw discussion on the words that shaped 2025—and the ones guiding 2026.

What begins as a simple reflection on annual themes quickly evolves into something deeper: fatherhood, responsibility, faith, emotional regulation, and perspective. The group wrestles with what it truly means to lead—not just businesses, but families, communities, and themselves.

You’ll hear:

Why consistency without faith lacks purpose
How strength becomes a blessing when responsibility is embraced
Why balance is not 50/50—but situational awareness
How perspective is forged through sacrifice, time, and choice
What it means to raise children in a world that often avoids discipline, honor, and accountability

The conversation moves through personal stories of parenting, marriage, mental health, addiction, recovery, leadership pressure, and cultural erosion—without posturing or performance. It’s honest. It’s emotional. And at times, it’s heavy in the best way.

A standout moment includes a reading of Rudyard Kipling’s If, used as a lens to discuss masculinity, discipline, and the responsibility to protect—not dominate—the village.

This episode isn’t about resolutions.
It’s about choices.
It’s about keeping the main thing the main thing.
And it’s about understanding that life doesn’t give perspective gently—it teaches it through experience.

If you’re stepping into 2026 as a leader, a parent, or someone trying to become steadier in a chaotic world—this conversation will stay with you.

🎧 Listen closely. Share what resonates. And if it moved you, leave a review—because that’s how this work continues.

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