Pull up a seat at the Fire
A free, weekly, live gathering where leaders are invited to work on the real, deep stuff together — part mastermind, part fellowship.
What is the Campfire?
The Campfire is the warm, relational heart of Evolving Lives — a free, weekly, live gathering for leaders who are done growing in isolation. It isn’t a webinar, and it isn’t networking. It’s a led circle: a fire we gather around each week to do the real work, together.
Most rooms for high performers are about doing more — more tactics, more hustle, more optimization. The Campfire goes the other way. We work on what’s underneath: the invisible patterns quietly running the show, the ones the old playbook can’t touch — the things that are hard to say out loud anywhere else.
It’s free. It’s every Tuesday. And there’s a seat at the fire for you — register below.
Each week, you can:
- Take the hotseat — bring something real you’re working through, and let the room help you see it clearly.
- Or simply watch and listen — settle in, take part in the chat, no pressure to ever be on camera.
- Leave with something to carry — a shift, a question, a next step.
Who it’s for: founders, executives, and leaders who’ve built real success and can feel a deeper layer of growth waiting — and who’d rather not do it alone.
Matt Swartz
For 15+ years and 30,000+ hours, Matt has helped founders, executives, and high performers uncover the invisible patterns limiting how they lead, connect, and perform. He hosts the Evolving on Purpose podcast — and every Tuesday, he lights the fire.
Fill out the registration form below. You'll get a confirmation email to remind you, and we'll look forward to seeing you at The Campfire soon.
I have read and agree to the Campfire Participant Agreement, which I can read in full here. I understand the Campfire is a free, public, livestreamed and recorded group coaching session; that it is coaching, not therapy or medical care; that I am responsible for my own decisions; and that if I appear on camera or take the hotseat, my image, voice, and participation may be seen live, recorded, and shared. I can always simply watch and use the chat instead.
What happens in the hour
- 1Spark & Coal check-in. We open with a quick round: one spark that’s lighting you up, one coal that’s weighing on you. (The group named this ritual themselves.)
- 2One focused idea. Matt brings a short, practical teaching to work with — grounded, usable, never fluffy.
- 3The hotseat. Anyone in the room can ask for it. Bring something real, and the circle offers what they see — different lenses, no fixing.
- 4Something to carry. We close with a takeaway, and often a small practice to bring back next week.
Recent fires
Every fire is streamed live and posted to the Evolving on Purpose YouTube channel. Pull up a log and watch one.
The Story You Tell Yourself Is Keeping You Stuck
Perception, interpretation, response: how the meaning you make shapes what you do next. Plus three live hotseats.
Watch the replay →Many Leaves, Many Roots: Building Consistency You Can Count On
There’s no right setting on the predictability slider — only where you choose to build it. Plus a live hotseat on unpredictable income.
Watch the replay →Questions, answered
Is it really free?
Yes — free, every week, no credit card. The Campfire is the open door into Evolving Lives. If you ever want to go deeper, there are paid programs, but you’re always welcome and never obligated.
Where do I join?
When you register, we email you the private link to join the circle live. Prefer to just watch? The Campfire also streams live on the Evolving on Purpose YouTube channel.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. You can watch, listen, and take part in the chat. Coming on camera and taking the hotseat are always optional.
Who can take the hotseat?
Anyone in the room who asks. Check the box on the form if you’re open to it, or just raise your hand on the day. Bring something real you’re working through, and the group will help you see it clearly.
How long is it, and when?
One hour, every Tuesday at 1:00 PM ET.
Is it recorded?
Yes. The Campfire is livestreamed and recorded, and replays are posted on the Evolving on Purpose YouTube channel. If you come on camera or take the hotseat, you’ll be part of the recording — that’s why watching from the chat is always an option.
Is this therapy?
No. The Campfire is group coaching, not therapy or medical care. If you need mental health support, please reach out to a licensed provider.
Can I miss weeks or come late?
Of course. Each fire stands on its own, so come when you can. You’re always welcome, never obligated.
Ready to go deeper than one hour a week? See how coaching with Matt works →
Coaching, not therapy or medical treatment.