After a very successful college track and field career, Matt Hemingway decided he was going to try to make the olympic team. It didn’t happen the first time and then it didn’t happen the second time. Now 10 years later, he decides he’s going to try for a third time. Anyone who knew anything about the sport told him “you’re too old to make an olympic team.” That turned out to be the worst advice he’s ever got.
On our podcast, guests share the worst advice they've ever got, and how it shaped their lives. Hosted by Smith + Howard CEO Sean Taylor, along with producer JB, this interview-style show delves into the moments when bad advice led to unexpected outcomes, hilarious anecdotes, or valuable life lessons.
Each episode features a diverse array of guests from various walks of life: entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, influencers, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. From career mishaps to relationship blunders, financial missteps to personal growth challenges, our guests candidly recount the worst advice they've encountered and the ripple effects it had on their lives.
