For five amazing years, Spokane has allowed us to create our dream and become part of the media landscape. From the moment KYRS Community Radio greenlit a little talk show called OUTSpoken, we worked hard to learn all we could about the nuts and bolts of putting a show together. We took that show and all that it taught us and created a successful podcast called The Martini Lounge with Jonathan & Sergey. We have been able to speak to people like Lily Tomlin, Jane Lynch, William Shatner, and Margaret Cho, and work with all the major networks, including Netflix, Amazon, Showtime and many others. Growth takes vision, and vision often requires leaps of faith; the time has come for us to leap. In less than 30 days, we will find ourselves in Los Angeles, California, taking our shot. If it were not for the things we have learned here in Spokane, we would not be ready for this adventure. For that we are forever grateful.

What we know is that life is exactly what you make it. We are asked continually how we have accomplished all that we have and our answer is simple: we didn’t know we couldn’t. The only limits that exist for any of us are the limits that we place upon ourselves. Every day we make the choice to be limitless. It isn’t easy, but it is worth it. This little choice can completely change your life.

We know that it doesn’t always have to make sense. From an unlikely duo like us, we get it. From the outside, we are from two different generations—separated by 20 years—we are loud and opinionated and far too silly. The bond is unmistakable, and some may think it “shouldn’t” work. Truth is, we have been told on more than one occasion about our projects or our shows that “this won’t work here.” If you believe in something, it doesn’t matter if it “makes sense.” Follow your heart; it’s the best compass you have.

We know it is always important to be grateful. Every experience builds upon the last—the good, the bad, and the ridiculous. Even after more than 300 shows and interviews, we are always in awe of what we get to do. When we get overwhelmed or stressed, we try to take a moment to stop, breathe and stand in amazement at this rollercoaster of life.

We know that dreams are precious. They are the life force inside each of us that gives birth to joy, love and purpose. The great poet Langston Hughes once posed the question, “What happens to a dream deferred?” We want to lead lives where we never have to find out the answer.

We know that there is no shame in reaching out for help with your dreams. It is only because of every single person along the way that we are at this point now. A dream can only grow if you entrust it to others. Ready or not, we will drive away from this beautiful place on April 30. No matter how much we plan, some things are just uncertain. We opened a GoFundMe page so people can share the journey with us and, if they wish, they can support us.  Find it at gofundme.com/the-road-to-la.

We know that it is hard to say goodbye, so we won’t. Instead, we’ll simply say: until next time. Spokane is always home, the place that nurtured us and encouraged us. The people who believed in us when we found it hard to believe in ourselves. To every single person, we want to say thank you. May we all learn to believe in the impossible and choose to be limitless. Until next time  …