“Chess saved my life.”
Danny Rensch — co-founder and Chief Chess Officer of @wwwchesscom — grew up in a cult, battled neglect, and faced down his own flaws. Through it all, chess gave him purpose, perspective, and ultimately, freedom.
Full Humble Pie episode out now link in bio.
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The wins matter, but the missteps tell the story. That’s Humble Pie. Hosted by Andy Dunn, founding CEO of Bonobos and Pie and author of the bestseller Burn Rate, each week spotlights entrepreneurs, creators, and cultural leaders sharing the stories that humbled them most. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes raw, always human—Humble Pie proves that the path to the top is paved with failures that didn’t stick. Because in the end, everyone eats it.
On this Humble Pie drop, Kyle and I talk about what it really means to turn your life around without erasing where you came from. We get into addiction, identity, and the art of reinvention—and how building communities, whether in the glow of nightlife or the quiet of Sunday morning, is less about the hour on the clock and more about the people who feel like they’ve finally found their place.
In this episode of Humble Pie, Andy sits down with Cate Luzio -- the powerhouse behind Luminary, a global collaboration hub for women. But before founding one of the most impactful women's networks in the country, Cate hit rock bottom.
Follow along Cate's journey with Luminary on Instagram:@cateluzio@weareluminary Follow along Andy's journey with Pie:@dunn@pie
Turns out we've been thinking about friendship completely wrong.We prioritize relationships that stress us out and neglect the ones that feel safe. But that's just the beginning of what's broken.What we cover:
The real problem: It's not that we don't meet people. We meet the wrong people, in wrong settings, with wrong expectations.After bipolar disorder cost me most of my friendships, I became obsessed with solving this. Now I'm building something at the intersection of psychology, technology, and human connection.This isn't another productivity hack. It's the real science of how we connect.Building Pie: getpie.appBurn Rate: https://andydunn.com/burnrateMy Substack: https://dunn.substack.com/#adultfriendship #friendshipadvice #socialanxiety #mentalhealth #drmakingfriends #loneliness #relationships #psychology #marissafranco #platonic #connectiontips #friendshipresearch
