Michael Dargie reconnects with Ian Harrison—artist, futurist, founder of SneakAR—for a freewheeling conversation about authenticity, immersive fashion, and making impact one step at a time.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

Ian shares the origin story of SneakAR, a tech-driven footwear brand that combines AR/XR with custom design to deliver truly interactive experiences. Think: 3D visuals, videos, games, and even backstage passes triggered by pointing your phone (or glasses) at a pair of shoes. He breaks down how it works, what it’s for, and why it’s not just about flexing—it’s about connecting.

We also go deep on growing up in 90s Austin, being raised by a healer and an artist, building creative ecosystems, and why what we leave behind is what matters most. From graffiti to futurism, from hip-hop to blockchain, Ian’s path has been anything but ordinary.

This one’s for the rebels building what doesn’t exist yet—and doing it with heart.

Quotable Quotes

“All we have is what we leave behind.”

“If pain is unavoidable, suffer for something that moves you.”

“Your algorithm is your people.”

“Be a rebel. Break shit. Fix it. Try again.”

“Journey telling is the new storytelling.”

Episode Highlights

SneakAR Origins | From concept to immersive footwear tech

Minimum Enjoyable Product | Why joy beats viability

Live Custom Drops | Swag, design, and culture at conferences

AR & XR Integration | What your shoes can actually do

Web3 Vision | Frictionless access, tokenized authenticity

Austin Roots | Skateboarding, hip hop, and South by Southwest

Family Influence | Raised by a social worker and an artist

Comfort Food | No pineapple on pizza, poutine is fine

Basquiat to Stevie | His artist and music influences

Future Dreams | AGI personas, graffiti restaurants, beach life

Advice for Rebels | Explore. Break stuff. Fix it. Be.

LINKS FROM EPISODE

SneakAR (sneakar.io)

Ian's LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/ian-harrison-164544b)

Ian on Instagram (as Muenstervision) (instagram.com/muenstervision)

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Michael Dargie sits down with Jeanne Omlor, an international business strategist who went from broke single mom to building a thriving coaching business helping others succeed—without paid ads.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

Jeanne shares her rollercoaster life journey through fashion design, acting, Parisian poverty, single motherhood, and eventually entrepreneurship. From selling watermelon slices on the beaches of Greece to landing high-level CEO clients, Jeanne’s story is one of bold reinvention and real grit.

She explains her method for helping coaches and consultants attract high-ticket clients without using paid ads, why congruence matters when investing in yourself, and how fear disguised as “being cautious” is what’s holding people back from their potential.

This episode is a call to all rebels in waiting: you don’t need to be fixed before you begin. As Jeanne says, “You’re worthy and ready now.”

Quotable Quotes

“There’s no fixing. No waiting. You’re worthy and ready right now.”

“Don’t frame fear as something virtuous.”

“Stop doing things that make you sweat and start creating value.”

“Everything I did before—acting, design, starving artist—it all helps me now.”

“Life keeps going. If not now, when?”

Episode Highlights

Life in Paris | From no money to free pasta and movie nights

Starving Artist | Creating without a backup plan

Creative Roots | Acting, design, and classical singing

Business Shift | Coaching high-ticket clients with no paid ads

Fixers Welcome | Her ultra-premium offer for CEOs

Personal Advice | Get help, invest in yourself, stop negotiating with fear

Food & Fun | Wild salmon, Korean dramas, ice cream, and cheese

Wanderlust | Dreams of Japan and cherry blossoms

Advice for Rebels | Stop waiting. Clarity comes from doing.

LINKS FROM EPISODE

Jeanne’s Website (jeanneomlor.com)

Client Reviews (jeanneomlor.com/reviews)

Jeanne on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jeanneomlor)

Jeanne on Facebook (facebook.com/jeanneomlor)

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Michael Dargie reconnects with creative rebel and longtime friend David Schmeikal for a raw and deeply reflective conversation about creativity, permission, and building a life that feels right—not just looks right.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

David talks about the many ways we get stuck doing things we don’t love, believing that “someday” we’ll earn the right to do what we really want. But what if that day never comes? From working on a travel-inspired card deck with Must Do Canada to producing personal story films, David is actively challenging old beliefs and making time for projects that align with who he is today—not who he was expected to be.

They dive into themes of personal suffering, creative courage, and how pain is unavoidable—but we get to choose the kind that leads somewhere meaningful. David shares his experience painting murals with his wife, the reflective exercise that shaped their 10-year life plan, and why going deep with strangers can feel easier than opening up to people we know.

This episode is for rebels who feel like they’re living a “should” life—and are ready to start living a want life instead.

Quotable Quotes

“If pain is unavoidable, I’d rather suffer doing something I love.”

“We don’t give ourselves enough runway.”

“We sedate ourselves to the point of oblivion.”

“We are humans being and doing—it’s about intention.”

“Let’s do some work and then let’s dig in and start building.”

Episode Highlights

Card Deck Project | Collaborating with Must Do Canada on an adventure deck

Creative Boundaries | Only saying yes to projects that truly resonate

Early Stories | Living with a belief that his ideas “aren’t worth doing”

The Film That Started It | Creating a personal film about his creative journey

Redefining Pain | Choosing the pain that leads to growth

10-Year Vision | How a vivid life plan reshaped his priorities

Permission to Create | How to start before you feel “qualified”

Painting with His Wife | Joy in collaboration and art for art’s sake

Going Deep | Meaningful convos with strangers vs. small talk

Advice to Creators | Start with what you want, then do the work

LINKS FROM EPISODE

David’s Website (davidschmeikal.com)

David’s LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/davidschmeikal)

David’s Instagram (instagram.com/davidschmeikal)

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"BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable"
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