Success doesn’t always look the way we imagined it would.

In this powerful episode, Nathan sits down with Mindee Hardin — entrepreneur, speaker, and author — to talk about the hidden realities behind building a nationally recognized company while losing herself in the process.

Mindee opens up about:

• Building a nationally recognized brand from scratch
• The pressure of trying to “have it all” as a mom and entrepreneur
• Burnout, broken relationships, and identity loss
• Her journey back to faith and peace
• The importance of community and healing
• The story behind “Mom Mafia”
• Her new mission with Miah Families

This conversation is honest, emotional, deeply faith-centered, and full of wisdom for anyone trying to balance ambition, purpose, family, and personal healing.

Resources & Links

• Miah Families
• Donate to Miah Families
• Mindee Hardin on LinkedIn

Favorite Quote

“Faith and frustration do not dance together.” — Mindee Hardin

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What if the key to success isn’t working harder… but staying curious?

In this episode, Nathan Cook sits down with Randy Matheny, founder of Intentional Espresso, to unpack the mindset behind entrepreneurship, resilience, faith, and community.

Randy shares his journey from growing up in a difficult home environment to building a thriving coffee business from just $5,000. Along the way, he opens up about ADHD, self-doubt, missions work in Haiti, losing everything when his trailer was stolen, and how curiosity became the foundation for growth.

This conversation is full of practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and anyone trying to become more than they were yesterday.

Topics include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Curiosity & growth
• ADHD & learning differently
• Faith & identity
• Community building
• Hospitality & leadership
• The power of pivoting
• Building a meaningful business

☕ Learn more about Intentional Espresso:
https://www.intentionalespresso.com

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 – Why Curiosity Fuels Entrepreneurship00:21 – Meet Randy Matheny01:01 – Growing Up in Northern California02:04 – Childhood Responsibility & Addiction at Home03:33 – The Curiosity Mindset05:09 – ADHD, School Struggles & Learning Differently07:48 – Getting His GED at 3210:10 – Limiting Beliefs & Self-Criticism11:23 – Faith, Identity & Transformation15:22 – Discovering Faith in High School17:13 – Meeting His Wife Online20:40 – Haiti Changed Everything24:14 – What Poverty Taught Him31:26 – Why Community Matters35:08 – The Power of Seeing People39:39 – How Intentional Espresso Started43:46 – Losing Everything When His Trailer Was Stolen48:00 – Pivoting Through Failure & COVID50:51 – Coffee as Experiential Marketing55:03 – Becoming a Master of the Pivot58:50 – Why Curiosity Matters1:02:00 – Curiosity Creates Connection1:04:42 – Randy’s Advice for Becoming More Than Before1:06:12 – Final Thoughts

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Key Takeaways

• Curiosity is often the hidden trait behind successful entrepreneurs.
• Your past doesn’t have to define your future.
• Community starts with intentionality and simple acts of kindness.
• Pivoting is one of the most important skills in business and life.
• Hospitality is about making people feel seen.
• Entrepreneurship is about solving problems creatively.
• Faith and identity can anchor you through uncertainty.
• Staying teachable keeps you growing.

What happens when the identity you’ve built your entire life around… no longer fits?

In this powerful episode of More Than Before, Nathan sits down with Andi Simon—a corporate anthropologist, award-winning bestselling author, and expert on human behavior—to explore one of life’s most overlooked transitions:

👉 Who are you beyond what you do?

From growing up in a family-run business to becoming a tenured professor, banking executive, and global consultant, Andi has spent her life helping organizations navigate change. But her greatest transformation came from a deeply personal moment—when her own daughter challenged how she defined herself.

This conversation dives into:

• Why people resist change (even when they want it)
• The hidden identity crisis behind retirement
• How to find purpose beyond achievement
• The power of observation and perspective
• What it really means to live a rich, meaningful life

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain about your next step, or questioned your identity beyond your work—this episode is for you.

⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro: Identity, Change & Becoming More Than Before
00:42 – Growing Up in a Family Business
05:40 – Lessons Learned from Working at Age 5
08:09 – Discovering Anthropology & Finding Identity
12:23 – The Power of the Dinner Table & Family Influence
18:06 – Horses, Observation & Life Lessons
22:02 – The Meaning Behind the Giraffe Symbol
25:05 – Intentional Living & Designing Your Life
26:54 – The “Mirror Moment” That Changed Everything
31:19 – Leaving Academia & Entering the Business World
35:14 – Why People Resist Change
40:00 – Mentors, Influence & Life Lessons
46:04 – The Thread Behind Her Books
49:50 – Building a Rich Life (Family, Work & Joy)
54:00 – Holding Tight & Letting Go
57:36 – Time, Gratitude & Living Intentionally
1:00:39 – Rethinking Retirement & Identity
1:06:39 – Finding Purpose in Every Stage of Life
1:07:40 – Final Thoughts: Becoming More Than Before

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Identity is more than your career
  What you do is not who you are—and redefining that can change everything.
• People don’t resist change—they resist the unknown
  Our brains are wired to protect us, which makes transformation uncomfortable.
• Observation is a superpower
  Learning to truly see people (not just hear them) changes how you lead and live.
• Retirement isn’t a financial problem—it’s an identity problem
  Many people struggle not because they lack resources, but because they lack purpose.
• You can design your next chapter intentionally
  A meaningful life doesn’t happen by accident—it’s created.
• Every stage of life has purpose
  Whether you’re building, transitioning, or redefining—there is always more ahead.

📚 RESOURCES & LINKS

👉 Connect with Andi Simon:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andisimon/
• Website: https://www.andisimon.com/

👉 Explore her work:

• On the Brink
• Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business
• Women Mean Business
• Rethink Retirement: It’s Not the End, But the Beginning of What’s Next

👉 Listen to her podcast:

• On the Brink with Andi Simon

🎯 POWERFUL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

“You don’t see the world as it is—you see the world as you are.”

“If you want people to change… make them thirsty.”

“I’ll tell you what I do… but who I am is a different story.”

“Every day is a gift—treat it like a special one.”

🚀 CALL TO ACTION

If this episode challenged the way you think about identity and purpose:

✅ Share it with someone who’s navigating a life transition
✅ Subscribe to More Than Before for more powerful conversations
✅ Leave a review—it helps more people discover the show

And remember…

👉 Be more. See more. Experience more than before.