Building Men

Episode 232 Bill Matthews: Sobriety Is the Starting Line

May 18, 2026

In this episode, I sit down with Bill, the founder of Story State Solutions, a coaching business focused on helping men navigate post-sobriety recovery and helping professionals get unstuck in their personal and professional lives.Bill’s message is powerful because it goes beyond sobriety.For him, sobriety isn’t the finish line—it’s the starting line.With 37 years of sobriety, a Level 3 Enlifted certification, and a background as an ultra-endurance athlete—including preparing for an upcoming ...

EPISODE 231 Lawrence C. Harris: Your Past Doesn’t Define Your Future

May 01, 2026

In this episode, I sit down with Lawrence C. Harris, a youth speaker who is on a mission to help young people believe in themselves, think differently about their future, and start making better decisions today.Lawrence’s story is real. It’s raw. And it’s exactly the kind of conversation young men need to hear.Growing up, Lawrence faced serious challenges—navigating life with autism, experiencing childhood abuse, and dealing with C-PTSD. These are the kinds of things that could easily define ...

Episode 230- Nico Diaz: Wrestling Through Adversity

April 10, 2026

In this episode, I sit down with Nico Diaz, an NCAA Wrestling All-American who placed 4th in the country this past season. But what makes Nico’s story powerful isn’t just what he’s accomplished on the mat—it’s everything he’s had to overcome to get there.This is a conversation about resilience in its rawest form.Nico opens up about losing his father while he was in high school, a moment that could have completely derailed his path. Instead, he found a way to keep moving forward. Then, during ...