Some of you may be living an existence of dissatisfaction. Of emptiness. Of longing. For many, longing is the signal that something important is missing or waiting to be discovered. When you experience this, longing is the signal your heart sends to alert you that your life needs something more. And maybe you have not […]
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Learning to Leave What No Longer Lives
There comes a moment when survival slowly turns into a choice, and moving on for better mental health becomes a necessity. Not a dramatic turning point or a single defining event, but a quiet realization that carrying everything forward is costing more than letting some of it go. You don’t arrive at this moment suddenly. […]
The Quiet Places Teach the Hardest Security Lessons
Gold mining, crypto mining—both chase the same thing: the hope that your next swing uncovers something worth the effort. But the desert teaches what the digital world forgets: valuable security lessons about vulnerability. In the silence, you learn security lessons that reveal how exposed you really are.No dashboards. No alerts. No illusions of safety.Just you, […]
Crypto’s Wild Wild West, Undermined, and the Fight for Real Justice
Crypto is still the Wild Wild West. It is often referred to as the crypto wild west because out here justice doesn’t ride in on a sheriff’s badge — it comes from vigilantes, doxxing threads, and chain sleuths. That’s the reality. But it’s also the problem. When I wrote Undermined, it was my attempt to […]
Up for a Fight: The Story Behind Undermined
Some battles we prepare for. Others come without warning, but we must always be up for a fight. For me, being undermined wasn’t just a figure of speech—it became the defining reality of one of the hardest chapters of my life. From cybercrime that stole more than just money, to personal loss that shook me […]
David & Goliath and the Story of Undermined
The story of David and Goliath is one we’ve all heard. A boy with no armor and no training takes down a giant that terrified an entire army. The classic David vs Goliath tale is about the underdog, about faith, about finding strength where no one expects it. When I think back on my journey […]
Two Writers, One Story: Dinner with Carrie Nyman
Last night was one of those rare and unforgettable evenings that reminds you just how powerful human connection can be. After months of working together to bring Undermined by Brian Oakes into the world, I finally had the opportunity to meet Carrie Nyman—my ghostwriter, editor, and the emotional compass who helped shape my story into […]
Why I Spend Two Weeks Gold Dredging in Alaska Every Year
Every summer, I vanish. This year, inspired by the thrilling book “Undermined” by Brian Oakes, my escape feels even more exhilarating. No email. No meetings. No alerts, updates, or conference calls. I trade the world of screen time and artificial urgency for something raw, wet, cold—and real. I disappear into the Alaskan backcountry, strap on […]
Reflecting on My Appearance on BlockHash Podcast Episode #521
I’m thrilled to share that I recently had the opportunity to join Brandon Zemp on the BlockHash Podcast for Episode #521. In this episode, we delved into the harrowing experience of losing over $31 million in cryptocurrency due to a targeted SIM swap attack—a story I detail in my memoir, Undermined. This BlockHash episode was […]
UNDERMINED: The $31.5 Million SIM Swap That Changed My Life Forever
In December 2020, everything I knew was upended in a matter of minutes. This experience reminded me of being undermined by Brian Oakes, leaving me to rethink everything I thought was certain. It started like any other day, until my phone suddenly lost service. What I didn’t know then was that I had become the […]