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The Austin Moss Show

The Austin Moss Show

Written by: Austin Moss
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Welcome to The Austin Moss Show—a podcast where business, leadership, and purpose come together. Hosted by Austin Moss, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and leader in business and finance, this show focuses on real conversations with people who have built successful ventures while creating meaningful impact.


Each episode shares the experiences of leaders who have faced challenges, made bold decisions, and developed strategies that combine personal growth with professional success. The show dives into the key moments that shaped their paths and the practical lessons they’ve learned along the way.


Whether you’re starting your journey, leading a team, or looking for ways to make a greater impact, The Austin Moss Show offers straightforward insights, valuable strategies, and perspectives on what it means to lead with purpose and intention.


Join Austin Moss each week as he explores how to align business success with making a difference—one conversation at a time.

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  • How Shame Silences Men (And Discipline Sets You Free): Micah LaCerte | The Austin Moss Show Ep. 12
    Jan 6 2026

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    Micah’s story is what happens when pain doesn’t win.

    He grew up in chaos — moving 30 times in 18 years, surrounded by abuse, instability, and survival. Most people would replicate what they witnessed. Micah made a different decision: break the cycle, rebuild his identity, and turn his trauma into impact.

    In this episode, we go deep into what men don’t talk about: shame, silence, generational patterns, emotional suppression, and the hidden weight behind high achievement. Micah shares how fitness became his lifeline — not just physically, but neurologically — helping him fight anxiety, depression, and the internal destruction no one saw.

    Micah and his wife built Hitch Fit from an attic into a global transformation business — 20,000+ clients across 82 countries and 750,000 pounds lost. But the real story isn’t the numbers… it’s the mission. His upcoming book and movement, The Breaker Mission, is about helping men and women confront shame, heal deeply, and reclaim their God-driven purpose.

    This isn’t a fitness episode.
    This is a blueprint for becoming free.

    Key Topics

    • Childhood trauma and survival psychology
    • Shame vs. pain: the real thing that controls men
    • Fitness as neurological therapy (not vanity)
    • Discipline as identity reconstruction
    • High achievement as protection (success as armor)
    • The invisible cost of entrepreneurship: health, marriage, burnout
    • Transformation as a mirror: why people self-sabotage
    • Coaching that works: vulnerability, truth, and safe space
    • Generational health > generational wealth
    • The Breaker Mission: healing shame and rebuilding identity

    Signature Takeaways

    • Your body isn’t just physical — it’s a mental and spiritual engine.
    • Most men don’t need more advice. They need permission to be honest.
    • Discipline isn’t punishment. It’s self-respect in motion.
    • You’re not stuck because you’re lazy — you’re stuck because you’re in bondage.
    • The real breakthrough happens when you stop protecting your ego and start serving your purpose.

    Micah’s Routine (The Blueprint)

    • Wakes naturally at 3AM (no alarm)
    • No phone for 60–90 minutes
    • Devotions + prayer (faith foundation)
    • Fasted steady-state cardio (Peloton)
    • Writes social content while doing cardio (“layering”)
    • Strength training
    • Eats ~6 meals/day (sustainable nutrition structure)
    • Prioritizes sleep + consistency (especially for trauma recovery)

    Links / Resources

    Micah’s Book + Mission: The Breaker Mission
    👉 BreakerMission.com

    Connect with Micah:

    https://www.instagram.com/mrhitchfit/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahlacerte/

    Connect with Austin Moss:

    Linkedin: austinearlmoss

    Instagram: austinmossofficial

    Facebook: austinmossofficial

    TikTok: austinmossofficial

    Website: www.austinmoss.com

    www.capitalcollab.com





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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • From the NBA to Building Brands: Kareem Rush on Creativity, NIL, and Ownership | The Austin Moss Show Ep. 11
    Dec 29 2025

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    Former NBA player Kareem Rush joins The Austin Moss Show for a powerful conversation about reinvention, creativity, and ownership after the spotlight.

    Most fans remember Kareem from his NBA career and his legendary run at the University of Missouri — but this episode focuses on what came next: building as a founder, creating as an artist, and thinking like an owner. Kareem shares how he transitioned from athlete to full-scale entrepreneur, why routine and discipline still drive everything he does, and how he’s using music + AI to expand what storytelling and creativity can look like in the modern era.

    We also dive into the real stakes of NIL, why athletes must learn to build brands they actually own, and how Kareem is channeling college identity and nostalgia into his consumer brand University Spirits — proof that the next chapter can be even bigger than the first.

    If you’re an athlete, creator, founder — or anyone building your second (or third) act — this episode is for you.


    Episode Highlights
    Life after the NBA & redefining success
    Music, creativity, and AI-driven projects
    NIL, branding, and ownership for athletes
    Discipline, mindset, and elite routines
    Building identity-based brands (University Spirits & beyond)
    Why athletes should think like founders — not contract workers

    Guest Bio

    Kareem Rush is a former NBA player and University of Missouri Hall of Famer, now building across entrepreneurship and creative work. He’s launched ventures spanning music, AI-driven storytelling, NIL advising, and consumer brands — including the college-inspired bourbon brand University Spirits.


    Connect with Kareem Rush

    📷 Instagram: @kareemIrush
    🌐 Website: https://rushventures.info

    Connect with Austin Moss:

    Linkedin: austinearlmoss

    Instagram: austinmossofficial

    Facebook: austinmossofficial

    TikTok: austinmossofficial

    Website: www.austinmoss.com

    www.capitalcollab.com





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    51 mins
  • God Closed One Door And Opened a Movement: Michael Loney | The Austin Moss Show Ep. 10
    Dec 15 2025

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    In this episode, Austin sits down with Michael Loney, founder of Freedom Hoops — a powerful Kansas City basketball discipleship ministry transforming the lives of young men who need mentorship, structure, and hope.

    Michael shares the raw and honest story of being let go mid-season, believing his dream career was collapsing… only to discover that God was redirecting him toward a purpose far bigger than he imagined.

    Today, Freedom Hoops serves hundreds of young men through:
    🏀 Basketball
    🍽️ Weekly meals
    🤝 Life-on-life mentoring
    📖 Gospel-centered discipleship
    💛 Real relationships that extend far beyond the gym

    This conversation covers faith, leadership, calling, nonprofit growth, overcoming setbacks, and the power of being obedient to God’s direction — even when it hurts.

    Topics Covered

    00:00 – Processing fees, humble beginnings
    00:10 – How being fired became a turning point
    00:55 – Austin opens the show
    01:20 – Who is Michael Loney?
    02:00 – Growing up in rural Iowa
    03:00 – Calling, family, and a heart for ministry
    04:40 – What is Freedom Hoops?
    05:30 – Basketball + mentoring + discipleship model
    07:00 – Tracking hours, impact, and goals
    09:00 – Launching a second site & rapid growth
    12:00 – Building a strong, diverse team
    15:00 – Behind the scenes: nonprofit operations
    20:00 – Funding stories & how God provided
    28:00 – Losing his coaching job & the emotional battle
    33:00 – Recognizing God’s signals
    37:00 – How to take the first step when you feel stuck
    42:00 – Freedom Hoops vision for 2024–2026
    45:00 – The March Madness 3v3 Tournament
    48:00 – The impact of family + faith in leadership
    50:00 – How to get involved or volunteer
    51:00 – Michael’s mission & how he wants to be remembered

    ABOUT FREEDOM HOOPS

    Freedom Hoops is a basketball-driven discipleship ministry serving young men across Kansas City by creating safe spaces, long-term mentorship, and Christ-centered community.

    Website: https://freedomhoops.org
    Instagram: @freedomhoops
    LinkedIn: Michaelloney

    WAYS TO SUPPORT
    Donate to help Freedom Hoops reach its $300k year-end goal
    Sponsor the 3v3 Tournament
    Volunteer as a mentor, coach, or helper
    Follow + Share their mission with your community

    🔗 Connect with Austin Moss:
    Instagram: @austinmossofficial
    Facebook: Austin Moss Official
    LinkedIn: Austin Earl Moss
    TikTok: @austinmossofficial
    YouTube: Austin Moss Official
    Twitter (X): @austinmossoffcl

    🌐 Websites:
    austinmoss.com
    capitalcollab.com
    blackbayfund.com

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    52 mins
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