Livin' Readin' and Writin' with Matthew McConaughey

On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Academy Award winning actor and New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey for a conversation about his memoir, Greenlights. You know Matthew from his iconic roles in films like Dallas Buyers Club, A Time to Kill, Dazed and Confused, countless rom coms, and more. In 2009, Matthew and his wife, Camila, founded the just keep livin Foundation, which helps at-risk high school students make healthier mind, body, and spirit choices. Matthew is a professor of practice at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as Minister of Culture/M.O.C. for the University of Texas and the City of Austin. He is also brand ambassador for Lincoln Motor Company, an owner of the Major League Soccer club Austin FC, and co-creator of his favorite bourbon on the planet, Wild Turkey Longbranch. In this exclusive conversation for the Arizona Women's Board Erma Bombeck Luncheon, Matthew and I discuss the important stuff… family, work, faith, and, of course, livin’. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors! This episode of You Are What You Read is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/WHATYOUREAD today to get 10% off your first month. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. We'd also like to thank Book of the Month. Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspirational!

I fell in love with Matthew after your interview and Greenlights is one of the best books I've ever read. Thank you for highlighting these amazing authors and inspirational people!