Today we are joined by Ryan Kingman, Meadow’s mentor(!), who graced us all with weird wellness practices and myriad lessons from a brand founder. A brand building legend, Kingman spoke to us about identifying your brand values, authentic leadership practices, how to know when it’s time to pivot if you always follow “the why”, and so much more. And… he would know. Kingman has played many roles, including — Element’s Director of Global Marketing, Stance Socks’ Co-Founder + Chief Marketing Officer, Igloo’s VP of Partnership/Collaboration Division, and is a consultant, strategic developer, + partner at Studio Remains. We also got into his latest venture, Temple of Weirdness & Wellness, and some of the lasting coping strategies that have impacted him (hint, think: cold plunges, breathwork, meditation, stoicism, and plant medicine, to name a few). Today, we cover:0:00-5:15 Ice Bath Introduction5:16-7:43 Kingman’s Unpacking 7:44-12:20 M’s First Kingman Meeting + Lessons Learned12:21-19:44 Cultivating Teams19:45-23:30 The Money Follows The Movement23:31-36:47 Getting Into Kingman’s Why36:48-46:37 Coping Mechanisms / Weirdness + Wellness46:38-53:17 Closing ThoughtsMORE OF KINGMAN: https://www.instagram.com/kingman/and stay tuned for Temple of Weirdness & Wellness’ podcast, coming out soon!Mentioned:Stutz Documentary on Netflix Wim Hof — https://www.wimhofmethod.com/The War of Art — https://www.esowonbookstore.com/book/9781936891023Huberman Lab ‘Optimize Your Focus’ — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze2pc6NwsHQDon’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! ?️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts ?️? Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary  ? Follow along, we're funny on the internet sometimeshttps://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypodMeadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlarkGaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_Patreon ? https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary ?DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy