In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of The Connection Code, Jeana and Rachel sit down with Kevin Boehm - restaurateur, storyteller, and author of forthcoming book "The Bottomless Cup." They open the show reflecting on their own bold life moves—Jeana quitting a job after one day, Rachel moving to Chicago without a job—and then dive into Kevin’s extraordinary journey: from his early restaurant hustle to co-founding the award-winning Boka Restaurant Group.

Kevin shares how ambition once filled a void in his life, the emotional toll of connection in hospitality, and how he’s learning to live more authentically in his second act. With vulnerability, laughter, and one unforgettable bobcat story, this episode is a masterclass in personal reinvention, friendship, and the power of dropping the mask.

References:

• Kevin's upcoming book – The Bottomless Cup
• Brené Brown – Braving the Wilderness
• Brené Brown – Atlas of the Heart
• Robin Dunbar - Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships
• Amy Poehler’s Podcast - Good Hang
• Friendship (Upcoming film starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson)
• Robin Dunbar – “Sex Differences in Close Friendships and Social Style”
• Generous Assumptions – A Brené Brown principle on approaching others’ behavior with compassion