Elliot Prestwich - Music, MMA, Family and Friendship - The Peaks and Valleys of a Life Well Lived

Elliot Prestwich is the Executive Director of a Venue Management Company that promotes live music and comedy events all over the Western States. He is the Director of Operations for the Egyptian Theater in Boise Idaho and the Executive Director of the Crest Theater in Sacramento, California.

Elliot grew up in the Sacramento area as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. However, his artistic views and different way of thinking caused him to take a different path than most of his friends. He would express himself through music and theater. He joined Josh Edlow in a backyard wrestling promotion. He also became heavily interested in Mixed Martial Arts.

As he grew up, Elliot fell away from the church, but remained friends with several of his high school church friends, including Seth Fengel. Seth, had many physical ailments which led to a shortened life span. However, they remained friends throughout their teens and into their 20s.

Elliot married at a young age in his 20s, but eventually, the marriage ended, leaving Elliot alone to find his way. He and Seth made promises to each other that they would both start going back to church. Shortly thereafter, Seth passed away. Elliot decided that he would keep his promise to his friend, and has remained active in the church.

Soon, he would take voice lessons to help boost his performing career. Those lessons would be taught by an opera singer who would eventually become his wife. They are now married in the temple and have four children together.

Elliot comes on the podcast to share his story. He discusses his church activity, his times away from church, meeting his wife, the importance of friendship, his foray into MMA, Backyard wrestling, and the lessons he has learned along the way.