Hello all, my name is Peter Barber, and welcome to No Expectations. Most people know me as a professional opera singer, some people know me as a fitness junkie, and a few people know me as the guy who can quote the entirety of Pirates of the Caribbean. All that said, this podcast is not about me -- it's about my amazing guests. Whether hosting a childhood friend or the Dalai Lama, it's all about one thing: not having any expectations, as this podcast is purely a labor of love to have engaging conversations with people I find interesting and intriguing. We'll be diving deep into transformative experiences, career trajectories, successes, failures, and everything in between. However, the goal isn't just to "wow" the listener into a state of existential bliss (although, that will surely happen), the goal is to have real conversations with real people, see how they got to where they are, and discover what lessons we can glean from their unique and exciting paths on this crazy journey called "life." Thank you so much for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy No Expectations with me, your host, Peter Barber.