That One Time with Adam Metwally

Introducing Timm Chiusano...Timm Chiusano is an Emmy award winning creative leader and former Spectrum Reach vice president who built and led a large in house creative team for a Fortune 100 media company. After his short videos about work, family and mindset attracted over a million followers, he left corporate life to focus on writing, speaking and creating content about appreciation, leadership and building a good life.🔗 FOLLOW TIMM:InstagramYouTubeTikTok🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Why should people wear suits everyday?0:34 How do you have time for everything?1:09 Most important storytelling lessons1:50 5 minute appreciation practice2:27 Why is running good for the soul?2:41 Is there any point in going to college?3:16 5 rules for thriving in any company?3:50 Weirdest productivity hack?4:13 Why did you fire yourself from a $700,000 job?4:36 Best piece of advice you've ever received?5:04 Nicest thing someone has done for you?5:34 Most famous persons contact?5:47 Strangest compliment6:24 Craziest "Holy Sh*t" storyGET IN TOUCH:🌍 Our website: www.thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Advertise with us:[email protected]🌍 Book us:[email protected] OUR COMMUNITY:🎥 YouTube: Subscribe here🗣️ Spotify: Listen on Spotify🍎 Apple: Listen on Apple Podcasts📸 Instagram: @thatonetime_podcast🐦 X / Twitter: @itsadammetwally🎵 TikTok: @thatonetime_podcast💭 ABOUT US:Each week I’ll be deep diving into the lives, habits and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world, teasing out their curiosities and aiming to provide actionable insights for your day to day life.The podcast focusses on the pillars of health, wealth and wisdom, and each episode is an in depth, vulnerable conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their own way.Expect episodes on business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation and more!Hosted by Adam Metwally (@meetwally)Produced by Joe Fowler (@joeefowler).🎶 Music:By - HNNYListen on YouTube

Adam sits down with Brett Conti, a world-travelling YouTuber and entrepreneur who has built a life most people only dream about. Brett breaks down how he actually gets paid to travel, from credit card and airline point strategies to flying business and first class without paying full price, while sharing insane travel stories, close calls abroad, and the reality behind the highlight reel. They also unpack the pressure of content creation, why New York still matters, and how Brett is building his newest business while staying fully nomadic, offering a rare, honest look at what it really takes to design a life around freedom, travel, and impact.🔗 FOLLOW BRETT CONTI:InstagramYouTubeTikTokBeleaf Tea🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro2:07 Most dangerous travel experience4:39 Swimming from Asia to Europe8:16 The not-so-glamorous side of travel20:09 Luxury travel hacks + stories39:32 Misconceptions about full-time travel42:09 How to travel cheap49:42 The algorithm55:37 Beleaf Tea1:03:20 Entrepreneur tips1:07:17 NYC, the best city in the world✌🏼 SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY PURCHASING PRODUCTS WE LOVE:Vitadrop — Use code TOT for 25% offhttps://www.vitadrop.com.au/TOTVivobarefoot — Use code TOT for 20% offhttps://vivobarefoot.com/Blueprint — Use code TOT for 10% offhttps://friends.bryanjohnson.com/TOT5 Minute Journal — Use code TOT10https://www.intelligentchange.com/Notion — Support the podcasthttps://affiliate.notion.so/TOTHostage Tape — Sleep mouth tapehttps://www.hostagetape.comCarnivore Aurelius Collagen — Use code TOThttps://www.carnivoreaurelius.com/TOTBlue Light Glasses — Use code TOThttps://www.blockbluelight.com.auGET IN TOUCH:Website: thatonetimepodcast.comAdvertise: [email protected]: [email protected] OUR COMMUNITY:YouTube: SubscribeSpotify: FollowApple Podcasts: ListenInstagram: @thatonetime_podcastX: @itsadammetwallyTikTok: @thatonetime_podcastABOUT THE SHOW:Each week, Adam Metwally dives into the lives, habits, and lessons of some of the most interesting people in the world, across health, wealth, and wisdom. Expect honest conversations on business, mindset, content creation, spirituality, biohacking, and modern life.🎶 Music:HNNYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r3Paw23_eQ

Introducing Brett Conti…Brett Conti is a New York–based creator and entrepreneur known for honest storytelling about business, travel, and life in NYC. He has grown a YouTube audience of around a million subscribers while visiting 75+ countries and building brands from the ground up. Inspired by his grandfather’s textile career, Brett went from delivering burgers and living in a tiny Chinatown share to running ventures that put impact first. He is publicly building a wellness tea company to $1M in sales with the goal of funding a school in Cambodia. His work blends cultural insight, simple systems, and daily habits like early runs and 100 push-ups to keep focus and momentum.🔗 FOLLOW BRETT CONTI:https://www.instagram.com/brettccontihttps://www.youtube.com/user/brettcontihttps://www.tiktok.com/@brettcontihttps://drinkbeleaf.com/🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 How to hack the system to travel Business Class 1:22 Weirdest travel story 2:19 Mind blowing travel story 3:02 Best travel advice 3:31 5 most underrated countries 3:49 3 safe and cheap countries 4:43 How has stoicism impacted your life 5:12 Brett's morning routine 5:48 Why do you love the NYC marathon 6:30 How to build an online business 7:49 Who should not start their own business 8:38 5 lessons for moving to New York 10:19 Who shouldn't move to New York 11:14 5 favorite things about New York 12:56 Brett's party storyGET IN TOUCH:🌍 Website: www.thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Advertise with us: [email protected]🌍 Book us: [email protected] OUR COMMUNITY:🎥 YouTube: Subscribe here🗣️ Spotify: Listen on Spotify🍎 Apple: Listen on Apple Podcasts📸 Instagram: @thatonetime_podcast🐦 X / Twitter: @itsadammetwally🎵 TikTok: @thatonetime_podcast💭 ABOUT US:Each week I deep dive into the lives, habits, and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world, aiming to extract actionable insights for everyday life.The podcast focuses on the pillars of health, wealth, and wisdom. Each episode is an in-depth, honest conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their own way.Expect episodes on business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation, and more.Hosted by Adam Metwally — https://www.instagram.com/meetwally/Produced by Joe Fowler — https://www.instagram.com/joeefowler/🎶 Music:By — HNNYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r3Paw23_eQ

What does it actually take to build a top-tier podcast or personal brand in 2025?Jake Hurwitz is the founder of Thursday Labs — the engine behind 50+ viral shows — and in this no-fluff rapid-fire interview, he breaks down exactly what most creators get wrong, how to stand out, and why your content must stand for something if you want it to work.We cover content strategy, going viral, burnout, building community, and the real ROI of podcasts — plus how Jake grew his own show, The Optimist, from crickets to 30k+ followers in weeks.If you're building a personal brand, launching a pod, or trying to grow an audience — this one’s a masterclass.🔗 FOLLOW JAKE: Instagram — @jakefromthursday The Optimist Podcast Instagram — @theoptimist.podcast🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Journey of Entrepreneurship 05:51 Navigating Client Relationships 08:25 The Importance of Niche Markets 11:03 Quality vs. Quantity in Content 13:43 Lessons from Early Ventures 16:54 The Impact of Failure on Growth 19:32 Building a Sustainable Business 22:11 The Evolution of Podcasting 37:29 Marketing Strategies That Work 41:14 Shifting Focus from Self to Audience 51:17 Creating Meaningful Connections 55:18 Lessons from Failed Startups 01:00:18 The Transformative Power of Content Creation 01:05:12 Life Lessons for Entrepreneurs✌🏼 SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 💧 Vitadrop — Use code 'TOT' for 25% off — vitadrop.com.au/TOT 👟 Vivobarefoot — Use code 'TOT' for 20% off — vivobarefoot.comGET IN TOUCH: 🌍 Website: thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Advertise: [email protected] 🌍 Bookings: [email protected] OUR COMMUNITY: 🎥 YouTube 🗣️ Spotify 🍎 Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram 🐦 Twitter 🎵 TikTok💭 ABOUT US:Each week I’ll be deep diving into the lives, habits and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world — teasing out their curiosities and aiming to provide actionable insights for your day-to-day life.The podcast focusses on the pillars of health, wealth, and wisdom — and each episode is an in-depth, vulnerable conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their own way.Hosted by: Adam MetwallyProduced by: Joe Fowler🎶 Music by HNNY:Listen here

Introducing Jake Hurwitz...Jake Hurwitz is a content strategist, podcast producer, and founder of Thursday Labs—a venture studio that helps creators and startups turn ideas into media-driven businesses. He’s best known for launching over 50 shows and helping entrepreneurs build personal brands that convert, combining deep storytelling with growth-savvy execution.Through his own podcast The Optimist, and his widely shared takes on authenticity, burnout recovery, and audience building, Jake champions a more human, sustainable approach to content and entrepreneurship. He’s worked with clients across tech, wellness, and the creator economy—carving out a niche at the intersection of narrative, brand, and digital leverage.🔗 FOLLOW JAKE: Instagram — @jakefromthursday The Optimist Podcast Website Instagram — @theoptimist.podcastGET IN TOUCH: 🌍 Website: www.thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Advertise: [email protected] 🌍 Book us: [email protected] OUR COMMUNITY: 🎥 YouTube 🗣️ Spotify 🍎 Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram 🐦 X / Twitter 🎵 TikTok💭 ABOUT US:Each week I dive deep into the lives, habits, and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world—teasing out their curiosities and sharing actionable insights for your day-to-day life.The show explores the pillars of health, wealth, and wisdom through vulnerable, long-form conversations with unique individuals navigating life on their own terms.Expect episodes on: business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation and more.Host: Adam MetwallyProducer: Joe Fowler🎶 Music:By — HNNYListen on YouTube