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This week on Here's What We Know, Meghan Patrick returns to reflect on how her life and her music have evolved over the past few years. Meghan shares what it really takes to stay true in an industry that rewards masks more than authenticity.

We talk about the fatigue behind the spotlight, the courage it takes to walk away from toxic relationships (even when they’re family), and how songwriting helped her process deep personal wounds. Megan opens up about the emotional weight behind songs like “Blood From a Stone” and “Golden Child,” offering listeners comfort, connection, and clarity through her vulnerability. Listen now!

In This Episode:

• Meghan’s evolution as an artist and human
• The power of having a team who gets you
• Choosing authenticity over virality
• Healing through songwriting
• The realities of navigating toxic family dynamics
• Why drudgery is part of the dream

This episode is sponsored by:

Reed Animal Hospital (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!)

Bio:

Meghan Patrick is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter originally from Ontario, known for blending raw vulnerability with fierce confidence. A two-time CCMA Female Artist of the Year with 19 CMAOntario Awards, Meghan’s music unpacks the grit, grace, and truth of life on her own terms. Her latest album, Golden Child, marks a powerful turning point, diving into personal healing, hard-earned wisdom, and what she now calls Big Sister Country, where strength and intimacy coexist. From bluegrass to funk to country, Meghan’s musical journey defies easy labels, but one thing’s clear: when she tells her story, people listen.

Website: https://www.meghanpatrickmusic.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MegPatrickMusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegPatrickMusic/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MeghanPatrickMusic

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megpatrickmusic

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This week on Here's What We Know, our host Gary sits down with former NFL fullback Jedidiah “Jed” Collins, now a financial educator, author, and founder of Money Vehicle. From playing with the New Orleans Saints to launching a financial literacy movement, Jed shares what it means to lead with purpose both on and off the field.

​​If you're a football fan or just trying to get smarter with your money, this one's for you.

In This Episode:

• The NFL Days: Stories from Jed's time with the Saints, team culture, and what it was really like to play with legends like Drew Brees.
• The Fullback Mindset: Why the most underrated positions can teach us the most about teamwork and grit.
• Failing Forward: How the NFL taught Jed to embrace failure and channel it into growth.
• Building Legacy Over Lifestyle: Why top athletes and all of us should be thinking about impact, not just income.
• A Saints Fan for Life: Gary shares his childhood fandom and why the Saints always felt like more than just a team.
• Money Vehicle Mission: Jed’s passion project teaching students how to make smart financial decisions early.
• Why Financial Literacy Matters: Especially for athletes entering sudden wealth, real talk on fraud, fame, and responsibility.
• Entrepreneurship & Life After Sports: The parallels between athletics and business, and how resilience shows up in both.

This episode is sponsored by:

Tranont

Dignity Memorial

Bio:

Jedidiah Collins, CFP®, is a former NFL fullback, Amazon best-selling author, adjunct professor, and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with a passion for financial education. His journey to financial empowerment didn’t begin with a textbook but with personal experience—after being cut 12 times, he persevered to become the #1 fullback in the NFL.

While living the dream of playing professional football, Jed faced a harsh reality: he was unprepared for the financial opportunities that came with success. Determined to change that, he pursued his CFP® certification while still in the league. After transitioning from football, he gained real-world experience in wealth management but soon realized his true passion wasn’t in helping people end their financial journey—it was in empowering those who had never spoken the language of money to begin theirs.

To fulfill this mission, Jed founded Money Vehicle, an education technology company providing schools and students with a roadmap to financial freedom through an engaging and accessible financial literacy curriculum.

Today, Jed is a passionate advocate for financial awareness, helping professional athletes capture their dreams while also guiding young professionals to start theirs.

Website: https://yourmoneyvehicle.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullbackoffinance/

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This week on Here's What We Know, be ready for a deeply inspiring conversation as we sit down with Dustin Gutkowski, entrepreneur, family man, and host of The DG Show, who went from being homeless at 14 to building a $100 million business. With a heart as big as Texas and a love for 90s country music, Dustin opens up about what fuels him: storytelling, fatherhood, resilience, and relationships. Give it a listen today!

In This Episode:

• Dustin’s rise from hardship to hope
• Dive into discussions about love for 90s country and artists like Midland, The Cadillac Three, and Post Malone
• Understand how Dustin’s personal struggles inform his parenting philosophy
• Building a people-first business in the roofing industry
• What it means to be your child’s hero

This episode is sponsored by:

Sterling Oak Cabinetry (Bring your dream cabinet to life!)

Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter (Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any service!)

Bio:

Dustin Gutkowski is the founder of Results Roofing, a DFW-based company serving residential, commercial, and multi-family clients. Built on the belief that relationships matter more than transactions, Dustin created a culture rooted in gratitude, service, and kindness, shaped by his own journey from homelessness at 14 to business leadership. A champion for both customers and employees, he ensures every client receives above-and-beyond care, including a complimentary 360° inspection with photo documentation. Dustin is also the host of The DG Show podcast, where he shares real stories of resilience, business, and personal growth.

Website: https://resultsroofing.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustingutkowskirr/

YouTube: @Dustingutkowski

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustin.gutkowski/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-gutkowski-9a8474177/

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