Travis Makes Money 614: Jason Ellis | Being Yourself is the Only Way
Expressing who you really are is the way to fulfillment. This is what Jason Ellis believes. Jason is a professional skateboarder, mixed martial artist, radio DJ, and podcast host. In this episode, he shares why authenticity is the way to having satisfaction in life.
He tells us his story of moving from Australia to the United States and pursuing his passion for skateboarding. Jason also shares his transition from skateboarding to being a radio DJ to having his own podcast.
Let’s get into Jason’s incredible story. Listen in!
[00:01 - 12:31] Opening Segment
- I introduce Jason to the show
- Jason’s background story
- Why he hated school
- Leaving Australia for the US
- Getting into skateboarding
- His plans on commentating on sports
- Why authenticity matters in sports commentary
[12:32 - 25:06] From Skateboarding to Being a Radio DJ
- How Tony Hawk got Jason into the radio industry
- Jumping from skateboarding to becoming a radio DJ
- Why relatability is powerful in radio shows
- The importance of being yourself
- Jason on having his own podcast
- The challenge of starting his own thing
- How it’s different from radio
[25:07 - 28:49] Closing Segment
- Jason answers: who you know vs. what you know
Tweetable Quotes:
“For me to be on the radio being funny, having a lot of accomplishments, but also being a loser, emotional, depressed… I’ve done all these terrible things, but I’m still here, and I’m kicking it.” - Jason Ellis
“The expression of who you are at your core is what I think allows you to lead a life that you live… Expressing those things makes you live in congruence with who you believe yourself to be.” - Travis Chappell
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Jason on Instagram, Twitter, Youtube or visit his Website: https://www.thejasonellis.com/
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