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Abstract Essay

Abstract Essay

By: Daniel Lucas /Sal Cosenza
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Abstract Essay is a podcast that explores the deeper layers of thought, creativity, and the human experience. Blending the reflective tone of personal essays with the conversational energy of an intimate dialogue, each episode takes listeners on a journey through ideas that challenge, inspire, and illuminate. From philosophy and art to culture and identity, the podcast invites guests who are thinkers, storytellers, and visionaries to share their insights in a free-flowing, thought-provoking format. Abstract Essay is not about quick takes—it's about meaningful exploration, where each conversation unfolds with intention, curiosity, and heart.


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  • Abstract Essay in its sixth season features Ryan Beckett as my guest, sharing insights, experiences, and perspectives on personal growth, leadership, and navigating life's challenges with purpose and resilience.
    Jun 13 2026

    Ryan Beckett

    From the Bachelorette, to real estate CEO, startup founder, adjunct professor & a Doctorate in Business.

    Ryan Beckett is an entrepreneur, educator, endurance athlete, and media personality passionate about helping others think bigger, perform at a higher level, and adapt to the future of business. He is the Founder and CEO of BitRealty, a modern real estate brokerage known for blending high-touch service with innovative marketing and technology-driven strategies.


    Ryan also serves as an adjunct professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University, where he teaches Real Estate Development and Finance, helping prepare the next generation of professionals for success in the real estate industry.


    Beyond business and academia, Ryan is an accomplished endurance athlete who completed an Ironman triathlon and once rode his bicycle across the United States to raise awareness and support for dog rescue initiatives. His passion for discipline, perseverance, and personal growth carries into every aspect of his professional and personal life.


    Ryan first gained public recognition through appearances on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, experiences that gave him a unique perspective on relationships, media, and personal branding.


    As co-host of the REDA Podcast (Real Estate in the Digital Age), Ryan regularly discusses entrepreneurship, leadership, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, mindset, and the future of business. He also brings a fun and curious edge as a co-host of the South Florida-based podcast *Weird and Whatever*, where he dives into the paranormal, aliens, and all things out of this world.


    Known for his energetic and thoughtful conversational style, Ryan brings audiences a unique blend of practical experience, motivational insight, and forward-thinking vision. Whether discussing entrepreneurship, real estate, technology, mindset, or even the unexplained, Ryan offers audiences actionable insights and an authentic perspective on building success with purpose.

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    26 mins
  • Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features Elliot Sawyer, Loyalty Strategist, helping high-capacity organizations transform low buy-in into cultures where people love to work and customers love to engage.
    Jun 2 2026

    Elliot Sawyer

    Loyalty Strategist: Helping High Capacity Organizations Experiencing Low Buy-In, Become Businesses People Love to Work For and Buy From

    Elliot Sawyer speaks around the world to a wide range of audiences. He has delivered over 1,500 talks, spent more than 10,000 hours guiding professionals across many industries, two decades of leadership development and has influenced nine figures of revenue. His hope is to inspire you, challenge you, connect with you, and most importantly, to help you prosper.

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    27 mins
  • Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features Al Krockey, author of Straight Outta Skokie: The Krockey Chronicles: 1968—the first installment of an upcoming coming-of-age trilogy—as a special guest, sharing the inspiration behind his compelling story, the cultural landscape of 1968, and the experiences that shaped his journey as a writer.
    May 28 2026

    Al Krockey

    In 1968, Al Krockey was eighteen years old coming of age in the most culturally explosive era in American history.

    In 1968, Al Krockey was eighteen years old coming of age in the most culturally explosive era in American history.

    But the road to that moment began years earlier in Skokie, Illinois, where a block of co-op apartments and split-level houses felt like an entire universe.

    From hustling a buck—hawking souvenirs outside Wrigley Field, working odd jobs, and dealing a little weed—to chasing the music that defined a generation, Krockey lived fast and wide open. Nights at Chicago’s legendary Kinetic Playground, cross-country trips to wild pop festivals, and encounters with unforgettable characters turned 1968 into a year of freedom, risk, and discovery.


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    25 mins
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