In The Making is more than a podcast—it’s a movement.
Hosted by Michael Betz, this series dives into the stories we usually skip: burnout, breakthrough, reinvention, identity, grief, growth, and all the messy in-betweens.
Whether you're climbing, pivoting, leading, or starting again... this show is for the doers, dreamers, and purpose-chasers still figuring it out—and owning every step of it.
Every episode is designed to help you:
"It’s like therapy meets brunch with your smartest friend."
— Podcast Fan
"This is the podcast I didn’t know I needed. It feels like permission to be human again."
— Episode 2 Listener
"Smart, soulful, and just the right amount of sass. Subscribed instantly."
— Apple Podcasts Review
Love video? Every episode is available in full on YouTube—plus bonus content, launch week footage, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.
This show dives deep into:
Know someone who’s still in the making—or are you that someone?
We’re always looking for guests, partners, and stories that matter.
🎙 Camie Berardi on In The Making – Career Pivots, Maternal Health & the Care Economy In this episode, host Michael Betz talks with maternal health leader and B2B strategist Camie Berardi about why she left a decorated public policy career to work on the frontlines of parenting innovation at Tinyhood. 📖 From the book In The Making: “Sometimes we don’t realize a system is broken until we try to move through it ourselves.” This conversation brings that truth to life.
▶️ Watch the Tinyhood Expecting Collection Trailer: https://classes.tinyhood.com/trailers
🎓 Try Tinyhood FREE for 7 Days: https://www.tinyhood.com
💛 Support Camie’s personal cause: Let’s Build Beds – Every Child Deserves a Bed: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...
📲 Follow Camie: 🔗 Instagram: / camieberardi
🔗 Facebook: / camieberardi
🔗 LinkedIn: /camieberardi
Matt Fogarty, Founder of Cherry Willow Apparel, a mission-driven clothing brand building a community of advocates to end homelessness. Matt opens up about what inspired him to leave the traditional startup world to create something rooted in empathy, advocacy, and impact. From launching a brand with heart to training for a 500+ mile bike ride to raise awareness, this conversation is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and purpose.
💡 What we cover in this episode:
✔️ Why Matt founded Cherry Willow Apparel to fight homelessness
✔️ How empathy shapes leadership and brand culture
✔️ Lessons from starting when things aren’t perfect
✔️ Why the “messy middle” is the most important part of the journey
✔️ How YOU can help make an impact
🚴 Support the Pedal for Progress ride to end homelessness → cherrywillowapparel.com/pedalforprogress25
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
🌐 Cherry Willow Apparel: https://cherrywillowapparel.com
🚴 Pedal for Progress Fundraiser: https://cherrywillowapparel.com/pedal...
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"Redefining Success: Pivots, Resilience & Whole-Self Wellness with Stevi Carr" 📌 Watch Now & Subscribe! → [Insert YouTube Link] 🚀 Welcome to the FIRST In The Making episode hosted by Michael Betz (@theredstick)! This podcast is for anyone navigating career pivots, reinvention, and the messy middle of personal and professional growth. If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or someone redefining what success means, this is for you!
🔹 Follow Stevi Carr & WISe Wellness Guild 🌍 Website: https://www.wisewellnessguild.com/
💼 LinkedIn:
📸 Follow Stevi: / stevi.me
🎙 Brandon Blewett on In The Making – Career Pivots, Mentorship & Choosing Family Over Prestige
In this episode, host Michael Betz talks with M&A executive and author Brandon Blewett about walking away from the “big job,” moving closer to family, and finding clarity in the in-between. Brandon shares how missing a promotion became a gift, why mentorship matters now more than ever, and how writing How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes helped him reframe failure into freedom.
📖 From the book In The Making: “The layover is where the reinvention begins.” This conversation proves just that.
🎙 Brandon Blewett on In The Making – Career Pivots, Mentorship & Choosing Family Over Prestige
In this episode, host Michael Betz talks with M&A executive and author Brandon Blewett about walking away from the “big job,” moving closer to family, and finding clarity in the in-between. Brandon shares how missing a promotion became a gift, why mentorship matters now more than ever, and how writing How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes helped him reframe failure into freedom.
📖 From the book In The Making: “The layover is where the reinvention begins.” This conversation proves just that.
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