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Be Differential

Be Differential
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Be Differential

The automotive and motorsport world has always had a seat at the table — it just hasn't always been yours. BeDifferential is the podcast for newcomers, outsiders, and anyone who's ever felt like they didn't quite fit in car culture. Each week, host Eva Gregory goes behind the scenes with racers, engineers, executives, and industry insiders to share the stories, career paths, and hard-won lessons t... more

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Cristian Garling grew up watching people hustle and survive through the window of his mother's hair salon on Beach Boulevard. By his junior year at Rancho Alamitos High School, he was lost — until an automotive classroom became the first thing that m... more

Monterey Car Week 2026 runs August 7–16, and every year the same argument shows up online: that it's become less accessible, more corporate, less about the cars.

In this Thursday Pit Stop, Eva opens up about being given a lot of access she didn't p... more

Ian Koenig — the man behind KoenigSlides and over a billion views across social media — joins BeDifferential to talk about what it actually takes to chase a dream in motorsport, one sideways mile at a time. We get into his first memory of cars, the m... more

No industry trends. No race previews. No big structural question about the future of car culture. This week it's just Eva Gregory, pulling back the curtain on the career advice she's received over a path that took her from cashier at a karting facili... more

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Brad Coleman
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Andre Castro
Professional racing driver
Hyundai racing driver (IMSA), TC America, NASCAR Xfinity participant
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Isla Mackenzie
Systems engineer in Formula One; racing driver
Formula One team (Williams)
Episode: Dairy Farms to Dynos: How Isla Mackenzie Built Her Way Into Formula 1
Joe Barszcz
Owner of JBR Nitro, aspiring Top Fuel team owner
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Episode: From Wrenching to Owning: How Joe Barszcz Built a Blue Collar Top Fuel Team from the Ground Up
Madelyn Tabor
Rally driver
World Rally Championship entrant
Episode: From Quarter Midgets to the World Rally Championship with Madelyn Tabor
Julia Landauer
Racing driver and corporate strategist, former NASCAR development series competitor
Director of Strategy and Innovation at NASCAR (corporate role)
Episode: From New York to NASCAR: Julia Landauer on Owning Every Room You Were Never Meant to Be In
Lewis Houghton
Founder of Slicks Magazine
Slicks Magazine
Episode: How SLICKS Is Rebuilding Motorsport Media from the Ground Up with Lewis Houghton
Theresa Contreras
Co-founder of Baja Forged and Real Deal Revolution
Baja Forged; Real Deal Revolution
Episode: From Builder to Brand with Theresa Contreras
Erica Sietsma
Founder and CEO of Autofluencer
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Episode: Rethinking Access with Erica Sietsma

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Eva Gregory
Host of Be Differential; leads conversations on career paths, industry insights, and community in automotive and motorsports.

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Your Mom Races Rally with Kelly Conroy
Q: What first drew you to rally racing, especially coming from a background with no stick-shift experience?
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Saving Endangered Skills with Nick Ellis
Q: What is the RPM Foundation today, and why does preservation matter beyond nostalgia?
RPM exists to advance careers in vehicle restoration and preservation, arguing that skilled trades are at risk of disappearing and that a strong workforce is essential to keep the collector car ecosystem alive.
Rethinking Access with Erica Sietsma
Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to break into automotive or motorsports?
She highlights boundless opportunities for those who are willing to think differently, pursue passion over money, be willing to relocate or take risks, and leverage internships or early roles to gain entry and build a network.

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This show centers on motorsports as a frontier for newcomers and insiders alike, blending career storytelling with practical lessons drawn from grassroots to elite levels. Episodes frequently feature drivers, engineers, and industry leaders who share unconventional paths, mentorship anecdotes, sponsorship challenges, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on races, teams, and events. A recurring strength is unpacking both the human and operational sides of the sport—from startup track days and safety education ventures to corporate strategy and leverage in sponsorship—making it a useful listen for aspiring racing professionals, marketers, and fans who want actionable insights and real-world context beyond the glamour. A notable edge is the host... more

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3. Isla Mackenzie
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7. Lewis Houghton
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