My guest tonight is a problem solver. And he uses an artistic mindset to do so through his sculptures, jujitsu and fighting crime.

It may seem like Jacob Bonnell started some of his endeavors at a fairly later age than typical, to become a master in his chosen crafts -- whether it be his art, sports, or joining the Police Force. He is a successful Sculptor, a Blackbelt & Jujitsu Instructor, and now a Police Officer.

But before you start counting those kind of numbers, maybe all you need to know is when to jump off that ledge to start anything at any age.

Solve the problem of ensuring proper landing first, of course. 😉

Madame After Midnight Ep 33

Jake Bonnell

I couldn't come up with a great title except that I think the gist of this episode is how important family is to contentment and sustainable happiness.   

Nylos is the only "Chef's Tasting Menu Only" restaurant on Maui.  Spell it backwards and it's their family last name.  

And yes, it is a family affair for the Solyns.  Jeremy runs the back of the house and Paulina manages the front as well as raising their children and cats and dogs.   I know first hand how difficult it is to run a business with your significant other, and the Solyns are no stranger to that.  Yet, somehow they seem to have managed  to figure it out, though at times rocky.  It's a continuing process of learning and relearning how to balance it all -- the drive to succeed and keep your loved ones close to you.   

I am so grateful to hear their story and our conversation was real, fun, passionate and poignant in many ways.  
❤️❤️❤️  

Madame After Midnight Ep 32
Jeremy and Paulina Solyn

Top Chef and CIA Alums - Chef Spike Mendelsohn and Chef Marcel Vigneron have had some real bromance going on for well over a decade.  

They first met at a Bar outside of culinary school and reconnected and bonded as fellow competitors on Bravo TV's famous cooking competition show, Top Chef. 

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to catch up with them while they're on Maui.  Because seriously, it was a hoot!   

Watch or listen in to our conversation, highlighting some of their funniest moments in the show as well as their supportive and mutually beneficial professional relationship and deep-rooted friendship.  

Madame After Midnight Ep 31
Spike Mendelsohn and Marcel Vigneron