David's Saturday Night Sit Back
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David's Saturday Night Sit Back
Homeless, In Love, and Building a Business: David & Annie Roush’s Radical Rebuild
In this gripping, raw, and unexpectedly uplifting episode, we’re joined by David and Annie Roush, a powerhouse couple who’ve lived many lives—Marine, creative, illusionist, strategist, business builder, and survivor.
Together, they open up about their lowest lows and the unconventional love story and career path that followed. From juvenile detention and homelessness to magic and UAV mastery, this episode is a ride.
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🎙 What You’ll Hear:
(0:00) – Why you should stick around: a powerful opening + how juvenile detention changed David’s life and led him to the Marines
(29:30) – The David who entered the Marines vs. the David who came out: real estate, reinvention, and discipline
(42:00) – David’s critique of American Christianity and how he explained Jesus to someone who’d never heard of the Bible
(54:00) – Annie’s story begins: the moment that shaped her, fighting recurring demons, and redefining identity
(1:12:00) – Red flags in hindsight: Annie’s reflections on her first marriage, music, intuition, and accountability
(1:43:00) – Annie shares how she met David, their early days of love and functional homelessness, and the world’s most dangerous first date
(1:57:00) – David’s side of the love story: working on the road, living in vehicles, and battling suicidal anxiety
(2:30:00) – Their business partnership is born—plus, the wild story of almost blowing up a city (yep, seriously)
(2:43:00) – When magic and illusion became part of David’s personal and professional story
(2:57:00) – Live magic tricks on air! 🎩✨
🎤 About the Guests
David Roush is an illusionist, keynote speaker, author, and former U.S. Marine turned UAV tech strategist. He’s helped shape the drone industry and regularly speaks on topics like deal-closing psychology, dream-life design, and ethical business-building.
🔗 Instagram: @thedavidroush
Annie Roush is a multidisciplinary creative director and strategist who blends storytelling, operations, and art. With 200+ drone flight hours, a Holocaust memoir-in-progress, and an eye for systems thinking, she’s the structure behind David’s magic.
🔗 Instagram: @theannieroush
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