Episode 250 of the Beyond Curious Podcast marks a huge milestone… and also carries a heavy heart.
This episode is dedicated to a podcast guest who profoundly impacted my life — and who left us far too soon.
His name was Steve Sims.
You may have heard me talk about Steve before.
He’s the “Real Life Wizard of Oz” who helped his clients do things like:
- Get married by the Pope
- Take submarine trips to the Titanic
- Have dinner in front of Michelangelo’s David while being serenaded by Andrea Bocelli
- Meet celebrities like Elton John and Elon Musk
He even once took a group on a private tour of the Tesla gigafactory… followed by a visit to a legal, licensed brothel (yes, seriously).
But beyond the crazy experiences…
Steve Sims gave me a new blueprint for life.
In fact, a few years ago when journaling about the 3 people I most looked up to, Steve’s name was high on that list — right next to my wife and daughter.
Even though we only spent a few hours together across these interviews, Steve’s mindset has been running like a background program in my brain ever since I met him.
He embodied the values and passions that drive my life today:
- Family & Heart: He loved his wife and kids deeply, and built his business alongside them
- Doing the Impossible: His entire life was proof that “impossible” is just a starting point
- Experiences: The most inspiring (and wildest) experience designer I’ve ever met
- Fun & Play: He approached life like a big kid—joyful, absurd, and always ready to make you laugh
- Being Unapologetically You: Steve knew who he was and never tried to be anything else
- Pure Passion for Life: You could hear it in his voice—he lived with passion, every single day
- Storytelling: Hands down my favorite storyteller of all time—he didn’t just live great stories, he delivered them in unforgettable ways
Steve passed away from cancer on July 7, just shy of his 59th birthday.
To honor his legacy, I’ve stitched together all 3 of our interviews in one place—for the first time ever.
So whether this is your first time hearing Steve or you’re revisiting his wisdom…
I hope this tribute inspires you to live with more passion, play, and purpose… and to imagine a life far beyond what you ever thought possible.
Find Out More About Steve Sims
- Steve D. Sims Official Website: Learn more about Steve’s work and legacy.
- Henry Sims – Sims Media: Explore the ongoing legacy of Steve Sims through his son Henry’s media company.
- Sims Distillery: A place for curated ideas, coaching, and inspiration from the Sims family.
- Book: Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen by Steve D. Sims
- Book: Go for Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals by Steve D. Sims