Let's Ride w/ Paul Estrada
Who else is trying to figure $hit out?
Welcome to Lets Ride w/ Paul Estrada – the podcast where a dad tackles the big questions of life, career, and everything in between, by talking to interesting people that have the answers!
When I turned 18, I lost sleep at night with questions that Google was not yet sophisticated enough to answer: What career should I pursue? How can I be more than just average? And how do successful people get to where they are (was there a secret handbook I didn't know about)? After 22 years of pondering these existential dilemmas, I’ve finally pieced together some answers – An answer that is sufficient for now, but one always in need of refinement.
Join me each week as my 6 ½ year old son, Adrian, throws out a thought-provoking question or idea, and I invite a guest to help me sufficiently respond to him. From learning about money and investing, to finding a passion in life, and exploring careers that can be meaningful for you, we cover it all with a dose of humor and some soundbites of wisdom.
So, if you’re a parent or a young adult navigating these tricky waters, or if you want confirmation that other people are sometimes just as lost as you, you’ve come to the right place.
Let's Ride w/ Paul Estrada
Long Haul Truck Driver
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of long-haul trucking with none other than Derek “Double D” Dorsey, a man whose journey spans over 5 million miles—enough to circle the Earth more than 200 times! With a striking resemblance to Samuel L. Jackson, Derek shares his tales from the open road, exploring the unglamorous yet vital role truck drivers play in keeping our country moving. He opens up about the camaraderie among truckers, the profound connections he makes with strangers, and the bittersweet sacrifices of life on the road. Discover how Derek balances his demanding career with personal relationships and pride in his work, revealing valuable lessons on compassion and dedication that resonate far beyond the trucking industry.