LW 74: Ivan Polanco (Musician/Athlete)

I've been blessed and humbled to speak at my alma mater, Seton Hall University. Tune in as I share my testimony with Dr. Allan Wright and his students, as we dive into the meaning of work, connecting through culture, and living a community-driven, servant-minded vocation.     

[REPURPOSED from The Upstream Podcast]  About a year ago, Matt Pana of @likewisepodcast asked me to be on his podcast. I had no idea why he would want to speak to me or what we would speak about.   I was truly humbled that he shared with me that I had been someone he had looked up to as a drummer. I played drums for many years because I enjoyed it and was not intending to have any impact or influence on anyone. To hear him honor me in this way and to be able to speak on his podcast gave me encouragement to pass along honor.  

Check out this gift of a conversation with Lord Pomperada (5th President of the World Youth Alliance), as they discuss meaning through suffering, embracing challenges, and integrating solidarity with human dignity.

We're back with a new season of LIKEWISE! Tune in as Matt catches up with his coworker and fitness expert Bashir Murtaza, as they discuss the importance of posture (beyond the physical), programming a growth mindset, and what to do when you reach a plateau.

FROM THE CUT THE SMALL TALK PODCAST In my life, I've learned that while veering off course of our chosen paths might have been (and still is) discouraged, it's often the pivots you make in life, and those rare opportunities that you just say "yes" to, that teach us the most about ourselves- what lights us up, what brings meaning to our lives, and how resilient we actually are. In this next episode of "Cut the Small Talk," I catch up with an old college friend, Matt Pana, who continues to make successful pivots in his life that have led him to opportunities and careers that cater to both his passions and his desire for sustainability.

Join us in a new direction of the podcast! Enter a family time capsule as Matt and his dad capture their family's history. Stories include immigrant upbringings, evolving family dynamics, and redefining honor and tradition. 

As we journey into the next normal of 2021, tune in as Matt catches up with an old friend Danny Katz! Join them as they discuss the power of nostalgia and expression in a digital capacity.

Likewise literally means "in a like manner." Tune in as Matt catches up with a fellow drummer in Salman, as they talk about mental health, goal setting, and leadership through service.

Join the conversation as Matt chats with singer/songwriter Martina San Diego, as she shares wisdom beyond her years, redefining home, and understanding music as language. 

Ivan is a singer/songwriter, martial artist, and fitness trainer. Clearly no stranger to being a jack of all trades! Tune in as he catches up with Matt, as they discuss struggles with identity, honoring your roots, and the importance of being present.