Power Up Your Performance: Your Fitness Motivation and Guide to Movement for Empowerment, Confidence, and Resilience
206 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsCoach Kim explores topics that will empower you to transform your life from the inside out, so you can rediscover the joy and passion you had for life before careers, kids, and commitments. It's time to drop the excuses so you can create the life you've been dreaming of.
Author of the book, "Holistic Endurance Training: The Integrated Approach to Thriving as an Athlete," Kim shares tips for creating your dream life through movement, mindset, and journaling strategies. Walk, run, row, hike, swim, cycle, lift... move however you like; the secret is to become more active. Coach Kim will show you how to move in ways that enhance your wellness--and you'll learn how to manage your mindset and combine that with journaling so you reflect and adapt in a way that helps you grow.
Learn about holistic health, using movement as a catalyst for change, fitness for women in business, fitness training for newbies, running, fitness, nutrition, wellness, workout, triathlon, friendships, and life coaching. If you're ready to level up your life, Power Up Your Performance is for YOU.
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Live Incredibly Full Every Day: Martin Salama's Secrets
November 21, 2023 09:30 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MBMartin Salama's mission is to spread laughter and joy- and he even sets a daily quota to make someone laugh every single day. In this conversation, Martin delves deep into relationships and vulnerability, discussing the societal expectations placed on men and the importance of being authentic. He shares personal experiences of childhood bullying and forgiveness, highlighting the power of letting go and fostering meaningful connections. Prepare for an injection of laughter, positivity, a...
Finding Happiness Through Community with Jason Skeesick
November 03, 2023 09:30 - 22 minutes - 23.2 MBJason Skeesick is an entrepreneur, coach, and podcaster who brings energy, experience, and curiosity to everything he does. He is the host of The Spear and Clover Podcast and has coached and consulted with hundreds of entrepreneurs for the past 4 years. He previously owned a large CrossFit gym in Chicago for 12-years, and it was there that he developed a love for building tribal communities. We talked about collective elective suffering, creating impact in the world, core values, creatin...
Maybe You Should Give Up: Interview with Author Byron Morrison
June 27, 2023 14:54 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBHave you ever felt like you’re your own worst enemy? The feeling of being trapped in a cycle of self-sabotage can have profound effects on our lives. It not only hinders our progress towards the life we desire, but it also impacts our overall well-being and happiness. Today’s guest sabotaged everything from his health to his relationships and his professional success. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to change, if anything, he knew exactly what he needed to do to create the life he wanted. Y...
Escape a Life of Average with Marnye Moore
April 25, 2023 08:44 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBHave you ever noticed how many unfulfilled people there are in the world? Maybe you’re one of them… someone who goes through the motions of daily life without experiencing any real satisfaction or enthusiasm for what’s right in front of you. If you’re feeling stuck, bored, lacking purpose or direction…. or if you no longer enjoy your work... or your relationships feel unsatisfying… this episode is for you. Instead of settling for mediocrity, we can escape a life of average. Marnye Moor...
Everyday Creative Habits: Building Momentum for When Life Gets Busy
April 20, 2023 08:30 - 33 minutes - 32.4 MBCreative expression can be an invaluable tool for personal growth. Whenever we take the time to explore our creative sides, we are engaging in a process of self-reflection and discovery that allows us to better understand who we are and what brings us joy. Whether it's through writing, painting, music or any other form of artistic expression, taking that space to explore our creative selves encourages us to think critically about our own ideas and feelings, as well as how these things fit in...
Overcoming Mobility, Stability, and Motor Control Challenges in Your Workouts
April 18, 2023 08:44 - 30 minutes - 30 MBWe dive into the world of running and injury prevention with Dr. Eoin Everard, an international runner and over 35s European champion... who is also a chartered physiotherapist with a PhD in Biomechanics. With the running season upon us, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and ramp up our training too quickly, leading to injuries and burnout. Dr. Everard shares his expertise on injury prevention and recovery strategies, including the importance of mobility, stability, and motor c...
Building Resilience: The Journey from Adversity to Success with D Arlando Fortune
April 15, 2023 10:30 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MBOn this episode of Power Up Your Performance, Kim talks with D Arlando Fortune (Fortune, as he prefers). He shares his perfonal journey from serving nine months in jail on drug related crimes, to earning a Master's degree in Psychology to working on a Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Human Performance. He is a self-publishing strategist, bestselling author, AND a proud father of two awesome kids, an athlete, a martial arts movie junkie, and loves chocolate chip cookies… but only the soft ...
Creating a Life of Resilience and Adaptability with Ed Hajim
March 27, 2023 08:30 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBJoin us in this episode as we chat with Ed Hajim, a Wall Street executive who rose from adversity to create a life of resilience and adaptability. Ed grew up in and out of foster care with little guidance or support system, yet he succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. Hear Ed's inspiring story on how he rose above his circumstances to achieve the American Dream. A recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, founder of the award-winning Nantucket Golf Club and the largest single donor to the Unive...
Living on Purpose: Creating a Life by Design
March 19, 2023 09:35 - 31 minutes - 30.8 MBWe often view life as a series of circumstances happening to us rather than being in control of our lives and designing it the way we want it to be. Our guest talks about how living a life by design is possible when you have the right tools and know how to use them. We discuss the six extraordinary gifts we all possess but may not be aware of and how they can be used to create the life we desire. Donna Tashjian is the founder of Vibrant Living International a non-profit organization. She...
Epic Beer Trips: A Unique Travel Experience for Beer Lovers with Captain Kurt
March 10, 2023 09:44 - 36 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Captain Kurt, the man behind Epic Beer Trips. Kurt Sima is a passionate beer lover and traveler who has combined his two loves into a unique travel experience that he shares with other beer lovers. He tells us about the small group trips that he organizes for beer lovers who want to experience the best of beer and travel. Whether you're a beer drinker or not, this conversation will leave you inspired to take charge of your life, take action, and do things...
Off the Beaten Path: How Juliana Dever Turned Her Passion for Travel into a Career
March 08, 2023 09:44 - 54 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode, Kim talks with professional actor, experiential travel expert, and cultural tour curator, Juliana Dever. Juliana has turned her passion for exploration and adventure into a fulfilling career. Through her award winning travel blog, CleverDeverWherever.com, and now her tour company, she helps her guests find unusual experiences in unexpected places. Juliana shares with us her journey from growing up in a suburb of St. Louis to traveling to more than 60 countries and living...
Breaking Free from the Grind: The Mindset Solution to Achieving Success with Dr. Vic Manzo
March 02, 2023 10:55 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAre you tired of feeling unfulfilled despite all your hard work and hustle? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vic Manzo, an International Business Success Coach, Certified Pediatric Chiropractor, 3x Author, Podcaster and Speaker to discuss how to create success without the grind. Dr. Vic shares his personal journey of breaking free from the traditional definition of success and finding fulfillment beyond sacrifice. He offers insights on how to shift your mindset towards a more balanced...
Generosity as a Way of Life: Cultivating a Giving Mindset
February 27, 2023 14:28 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Bob DePasquale, known as "The Generosity Guy," who shares his inspiring story of how he turned two tragic events into a purpose-driven mission of making a positive impact in the world. Bob takes us back to his freshman year of college. It was during this time that he realized the importance of looking for the blessings amidst tragedy and using his own gifts to create impact in the world. As an Impact-Maker, Bob believes that generosity is a lifestyle and...
Unleashing Creativity: Unplug, Breathe, Create with Megs Thompson
February 24, 2023 10:55 - 30 minutes - 29.4 MBOn this episode of the show, we’re joined by Megs Thompson. Megs is a professional work-twerker, intuitive writing coach, ghostwriter, author and publisher based in the heart of Montana. From coaching creative trendsetters to push through writer's block to creating meaningful stories on behalf of ghostwriting clients,, Megs has seen it all. Megs shares her journey of creativity, and how she manages to protect her energy while ghost writing for multiple clients simultaneously. We'll dive i...
Achieving Happiness Through Self-Reflection with Kevin Palmieri
February 15, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBHave you been struggling to find a sense of purpose and meaning in life? On this episode of the Power Up Your Performance Podcast, Kevin Palmeri and Kim discuss his rock bottom moment and explore how he rose through that time to ultimately life a happy and fulfilled life today. He shares tips for finding your purpose, using vulnerability as a tool for healing, and how to have deeper conversations with the important people in your life. Tune in for guidance on how to make your dreams come t...
Unlock Your Potential: Live a Bucket List Life
February 08, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBEvery journey starts with a single step. Join us on an exploration of how to find joy in pushing yourself further than you ever thought possible and embracing the exciting opportunities that come with taking risks and living large. Tracy first appeared on the podcast in 2019 to discuss her 50 for 50 challenge — an incredible feat of doing 50 new things during her 50th year. Since then, her list never ends and she’s created a bucket list life. She’s ready to share all the tips and tactics to ...
Uncovering Your Unique Intuitive Gifts: Exploring Passion, Purpose and Abundance in Life
February 06, 2023 13:34 - 40 minutes - 34.9 MBJoin Amanda Kate, author of Divine. Messy. Human. A Spiritual Guide to Prioritising Internal Truth Over External Influence, as she shares her wisdom for uncovering your unique intuitive gifts in order to find your purpose and passion, as well as how to live an abundant life of joy through your own inner knowing. Listen in for insights and strategies that can help you make the most of your life's journey! Amanda Kate is a Kinesiologist, Mentor, Archetypal Life Coach, Mother and more. A reco...
Cultivating a Spa for Your Soul – Nourishing Your Spirit with Intentional Choices
February 03, 2023 10:29 - 36 minutes - 31.8 MBHave you ever wondered how to turn your life into a sanctuary of well-being? In this podcast episode, we'll explore the power of neuroplasticity and how to use it to not only enhance your performance, relationships and life, but also to increase longevity. From using intentional word choices and self-care rituals to harnessing the power of nature and envisioning abundance, learn how to create a spa for your soul that serves as a safe haven from stress and allows spiritual growth through mind...
The Language of Transformation: Intentional Word Choice to Enhance Performance, Relationships and Life
February 01, 2023 10:32 - 41 minutes - 36.3 MBHave you ever stopped and considered the power of word choice in transforming your performance, relationships and life? In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Terre Short to explore how intentionality in word choice can help open up possibilities for success. We'll discuss how intentional word choice can build better connections with yourself and others, foster creativity and clarity of purpose, increase confidence and determination, as well as create an atmosphere for transformation....
From Prison to Real Estate: How Danny Navarro Beat the Odds and Changed His Life
January 25, 2023 10:30 - 30 minutes - 27 MBDanny Navarro Jr. spent twelve years in federal prison after being charged at just 18 years old. In this episode we'll explore the sobering reality of ex-prisoners trying to find their place in their communities after release. Hear how Danny overcame the odds and found success in real estate in Los Angeles, plus how he managed to remain out of prison by making changes to his life and his mindset. Danny realized no one was going to rescue him; he'd need faith in something greater than himse...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Tips To Conquer Your Self-Doubts and Live Your Best Life!
January 23, 2023 10:30 - 28 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this episode of Power Up Your Performance, we'll hear from Tara Halliday who will what it takes to overcome imposter syndrome. We'll be breaking down the importance of recognizing our value and how to reframe thoughts and feelings associated with imposter syndrome. According to Psychology Today, research suggests that Around 25 to 30 percent of high achievers may suffer from imposter syndrome. And around 70 percent of adults may experience impostorism at least once in their lifetime. ...
From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete
August 09, 2022 08:30 - 45 minutes - 39.1 MBIt’s never too late to do something to better your life and your health. In this episode, I talk with the author of From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete: A Portrait of a Non-athletic Triathlete by Hilary JM Topper of Merrick, NY. Hilary will inspire anyone to overcome their past, push past their boundaries, and change their life for the better. Her book chronicles her journey from almost failing high school gym as a teenager to learning how to swim, bike and run as a middle-aged woman. ...
171. Become a Swimming Fanatic Without Boredom with Sheera Goren
July 12, 2022 09:02 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBWe know the drill. Swimming can be a very boring fitness activity... all those hours, face down in the water... with nothing but the thoughts in your head. Today's guest, Sheera Goren, is going to share some tips on how to enjoy your time in the pool. Prior to taking the plunge in the deep end, Sheera graduated from UCLA with a law degree and became the general counsel for an international hospitality group at 27. Tired of a desk job, she quit to start SwimTeam, a fitness company similar t...
170. Connect to Your Inner Vision to Create Your Dream Life
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 30.6 MBPetia Kolibova is a women’s transformation coach who helps women who have been pushed down and been playing it small due to toxic relationships or unhealed childhood trauma to create a life that is true to them and their soul purpose. Her mission is to help women who are on the path to healing from past wounds move through their limiting beliefs and internal blocks so they can finally do what they want to do and what feels good to them. Connect with Petia: Website: https://petiakolibova.com/...
169. From Trials and Tribulation to Thriving in all Things
February 14, 2022 10:30 - 42 minutes - 36.7 MBMichaela S. Cox is a multi-published author and speaker who writes about a wide range of topics. Drawing on her own life experiences with disability, divorce and the death of her beloved husband, Michaela knows what it’s like to face trauma and tribulations and thrive through challenges. Her journey offers hope and a way forward to those who are dealing with challenges of their own. What I loved about talking with Michaela is that she has dealt with a lot in her life, and she hasn’t let anyt...
168. The link between gut health, mood, and stress with Kirsty Taylor
February 03, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 48.3 MBKirsty Taylor is a Holistic Nutritionist, bridging science and spirituality. She empowers people to understand what their bodies are trying to tell them, so they can heal their root causes. Because our bodies are always communicating with us, it’s important to understand that these root causes are more than physical symptoms, and we need to also understand how our bodies need to heal on an emotional, mental and energetic level. Connect with Kirsty: Website: https://www.thenourishingway....
167. Creating Confidence From the Inside Out with Janelle Anderson
February 01, 2022 23:05 - 48 minutes - 40.1 MBJanelle Anderson is a speaker, author, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs helping them to own their expertise, monetize their message and attract more clients. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and speak up with confidence and clarity and make their brand stand out in the marketplace. Janelle is the creator of Fearless Confidence Formula, her signature course focused on messaging and speaking with confidence, and the Fearle...
166. Make Your New Year's Dreams a Reality
January 25, 2022 21:09 - 45 minutes - 37.8 MBHow do you create your dream life? Can tough times provide fuel to help you find your passion? I talked Jessica Michelle Singleton about how she got to where she is today - and how her comedy promotes healing. Jessica has been a force in the comedy world for the past half a decade. She was most recently seen in the Showtime docuseries, "The Comedy Store" about the world famous club on Sunset Blvd where comedians like Robin Williams, David Letterman, and Richard Pryor got their starts. Her sec...
165. Supersized Lies: Myths About Weight Loss and the Diet Industry
January 23, 2022 19:22 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MBThe world would have you believe that losing weight is easy, but the truth is, in many cases, you’re being fed a generous helping of falsehoods and misguided dieting advice. The media, celebrities, weight-loss gurus, and the Internet bombard society with recommendations about how to shed unwanted pounds: Count calories, cut carbs, exercise more, skip meals, drink more water, pop a pill. Yet as more people try diligently to follow this advice, waistlines continue to expand. Today's Guest: Robe...
164. Practical Advice on Eliminating Pain Without Medication or Surgeries
December 07, 2021 15:53 - 55 minutes - 127 MBPain serves a purpose. It pinpoints where our limits lie. It helps us grow stronger and more resilient. But sometimes it overstays its welcome, interfering with our quality of life. While medication, surgeries, and other invasive treatments are all options on the table, sometimes the solution to controlling and eliminating pain lies in understanding the human body – i.e., where the buttons are and create balance or alignment using non-invasive techniques. In this episode, Kim is joined b...
163. Working Through Mental Struggles that Rob Athletes of Success with Jennifer Gansner
November 29, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 42 MBThe mental side of the game is a skill and can be learned and practiced just like any other aspect of softball, soccer, volleyball, or any other competitive sport. Coach Jennifer Siess Gansner believes that when we define our experience, we can know it, name it, own it, and change it. As the founder of Mine to Define coaching, Coach Jen helps competitive, athletic girls take charge of their performance, break down defining moments, create personalized strategies, and level up to win at sp...
162. How to Achieve Your Health Goals Even if You Have an Incredibly Busy Schedule with Amanda Jane
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 93.2 MBHow do you find time from the hustle and bustle of modern life to work on your mental and physical health? We all know that health and fitness are crucial for our longevity and overall well-being. But scraping a few minutes from our increasingly fast-paced and chaotic world to focus on ourselves is a whole ‘nother hurdle—which is why I welcomed Amanda Jane to the show. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Mindset Coach and Group Fitness Instructo...
161. The Importance of Resistance Training for Women Over 50 with Mike Pullano
November 17, 2021 14:41 - 47 minutes - 109 MBResistance training might be an aging girl’s best friend. We talk with Mike Pullano, the Chief Product Officer at ARX (Adaptive Resistance Exercise), who recommends resistance training as a key part of aging gracefully—and for good reasons. Mikes insists that resistance training is a fundamental part of health. It is arguably the first line of defense against muscle loss. Strength training also builds resilience, reduces your physical vulnerability to injury, helps ease the management of chr...
160. Emotional Eating During the Holidays: What You Need to Know with Cassie Christopher
November 15, 2021 13:50 - 47 minutes - 38.9 MBIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you'll want to listen to this episode. Cassie Christopher says, "...to anyone out there who is struggling with making the right choices... it's not your fault. There's nothing wrong with you. You're not lazy. You don't have a self-control problem. You don't have a willpower problem. That's the shaming message given to you by diet culture, but there are real reasons for why you're using food to cope with your emotions, to numb how you feel." Gues...
159. Super Charging Your Energy Over 40 with Melissa Gunn
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MBNo one stays as animated in their 40s+ as they were in their childhood or youth. But getting older doesn’t automatically banish you to a life of less vigor and energy. Sometimes all it takes to crank up your steam are lifestyle changes. Melissa Gunn shares her tips on how men and women can invigorate their energy levels past the 40 mark. She is the founder and CEO of Pure Strength LA, a Certified SuperSlow Specialist, and a fitness and nutrition coach with decades of experience in helpi...
158: Forging a New Path from Broken to Beautiful with Marie Gould
October 25, 2021 09:30 - 1 second - 1.19 MBToday's guest knows all about forging a new path and finding happiness and success. At a young age, Marie Gould found herself with a gaping hole in her heart. Her journey to mend her brokenness took her to all the wrong places, and at times she feared she would never find what she longed for as she continued to make decisions that made her life challenging. In the introduction to her book: "Love Thirst: a Spiritual Journey from Broken to Beautiful," she says, "My story is not about anythin...
157. How Creativity, Compassion and Collaboration Will Super-Charge Your Life with Izolda T.
October 11, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBThere’s a creative genius in you; in all of us! This is a remark shared by Izolda Trakhtenberg on this episode of Power Up Your Performance. Izolda T. is a speaker, author, podcast host, and innovator who leverages her years of experience as a NASA Master Trainer to help businesses tap and supercharge innovation in their workforce. Her message is all about empowering individuals and promoting collaboration as a way to solve problems at the personal, organizational, and global levels. *** ...
156. How to Build a Beautiful Life with Emma Ehrenzeller
October 05, 2021 09:30 - 35 minutes - 82.1 MBLife is beautiful, but only if you tune your inner lenses to see it as such! You have a choice to either create the happy and purposeful life of your dreams or give in to the barrage of everyday pressures. It all comes down to the mindset you nurture. Emma Ehrenzeller is a life coach and the founder of Authenticity Remastered, which is a coaching program that offers “the strategy & structure to accelerate (or simply start) your personal growth journey.” She helps people work through neg...
155. Making Nutrition Simple with Mallory Gonzales
September 27, 2021 12:04 - 30 minutes - 71.1 MBWhat should you eat? Eating is a basic human need—but one that has been twisted to seem overly complicated amidst the flurry of food misconceptions, contradictory information, unsustainable fitness goals, and fad diets that are churned faster than you can keep up. The realm of nutrition is just so messy! But what if you could ditch the ever-growing list of diet rules but still eat healthily? Mallory Gonzales believes this is possible and her solution is as simple as, well, making nutrition s...
154. You Are Not Your Thoughts with Casey Edward
September 20, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MBWe think 70,000 thoughts a day, but that doesn't mean you need to believe every single one. Casey Edward talks about how to filter our thoughts and check in with ourselves so we can be more mindful of our thoughts and actions. If you've ever felt anxious, had trouble sitting still, or struggled to be in the moment, Casey Edward has some tips that will help you take control of your life. Casey is a Certified Life Coach, a Certified Yoga Instructor, and a firm believer that you can be ha...
153. Help Your Teen Gain Clarity, Confidence, and Control with Greg and Beth Langston
September 09, 2021 13:15 - 37 minutes - 87.6 MBDiscovering your potential and purpose in life is a key element to thriving, rather than surviving—especially for students transitioning from high school to college, which is a career- and life-defining stage in their lives. This is something that today’s guests, Greg and Beth Langston, discovered while preparing their kids for college application in a system that paid little attention to the crucial role of self-discovery. We talked about the college admission process and the dreaded coll...
152. How to be Healthy without Trying So Hard with Claudia Wilson
September 01, 2021 08:30 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBFood touches every aspect of our lives, and everyone needs to eat. Because of this, your relationship to food is important, but it doesn’t need to be hard. Rather than worrying about lists of foods you can and can’t eat, Claudia Wilson encourages her clients to be mindful of why they are eating. Claudia is a health and lifestyle coach, registered dietitian nutritionist, , a board certified specialist in sports nutrition, a Strength and Conditioning Specialist/Trainer and the author of ONE...
151. Cultivating Resilience for Better Health with Amy Deland
August 23, 2021 11:06 - 42 minutes - 34.8 MBAmy Deland knows first hand that it’s not easy to tackle health issues alone, and that navigating the vast world of health and wellness can feel overwhelming. Health issues have run in her family for generations, and she has witnessed how a lack of support and resources can prolong issues to the point of devastating consequences. Because of her personal experience and perspective, she wakes up every day passionate about creating opportunities for people to create their best life by accessi...
150. Eliminate Overwhelm Without Losing Your Success with Maureen Gibbons
August 11, 2021 11:25 - 43 minutes - 35.6 MBLife is stressful, and tends to operate at a hectic pace. How do you remain happy, and eliminate overwhelm while keeping everything in your life running smoothly? How do you find the things that make your soul come alive and actually have time for them? I spoke with Maureen Gibbons, an emergency physician at a level 2 trauma center, who is also a triathlon coach, sports nutritionist and the bestselling author of "Happy First: How to Win Life in the Moment - at Home, at Work, at the Gym and...
149. Follow Your Own Journey with Simone Knego
April 21, 2021 17:51 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MBSimone Knego has done some pretty remarkable things, but she says it's the small things that have impacted her life the most. She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for the Livestrong Foundation, and she's traveled the world on philanthropic missions with her neurosurgeon husband. She says every choice she's made is a part of her story, but it’s the small things that have impacted her life the most. In this episode we discuss why she believes every person has a story, w...
148. The Power of Pivoting with Monica Ortega
April 12, 2021 09:30 - 38 minutes - 32.4 MBIn the spirit of new beginnings, of forging a new path, of creating our own opportunities, I interviewed Monica Ortega, who I believe is the perfect person to help us as we start to come out of a wild 13 months that created disruption, causing most of us to pivot in some way. Monica Ortega is a professional on-camera host, author, speaker, and actress who created the travel show called Monica Goes back in 2014 to inspire others to break out of their comfort zones and go on adventures. She...
147. Stop Beating Yourself Up and Pushing Through with Gutsy Boss Becky Mollenkamp
March 24, 2021 17:32 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MBOn her website, Becky Mollenkamp says, "Your thoughts aren't trash. Your feelings aren't toxic. Failing to get rich isn't because you don't push enough or believe enough... You can't just think yourself happy. Stress, fear, and overwhelm aren't mind trash or trolls. Your struggles aren't a personality defect. Your challenges aren't character flaws. Your problems aren't mental or moral shortcomings." This fresh approach is what made me want to interview Becky. She's an ICF-certified life co...
146. Empowering Women to Level Up and Become Leaders, with Rochelle Marie
March 03, 2021 16:26 - 38 minutes - 32.3 MBAre you a woman who has been passed up for promotions? Are you sick of watching others get the advancement opportunities you deserve? Are you tired of working for bad bosses? Then you'll want to hear what Rochelle Marie has to say in this episode. We talked about courage, confidence, how bosses should be engaging their staff if they are working virtually, the concept of "embody it until you become it," and more. Rochelle Marie has worked her way from entry level roles to leadership positi...
145. Reducing Existing Pain with a New Running Shoe, Featuring Lenn Hann
February 24, 2021 14:21 - 47 minutes - 38.7 MBWhat kind of person spends 20 years developing a new running shoe technology? I wanted to get to know the person behind the latest running shoe to hit the market and understand what he believes makes this shoe superior to others he's tried. Lenn Hann is the founder of Hann Shoes. He became interested in running shoes after he started to run recreationally in college. Since then, he has run 21 marathons and has been involved in the local Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) as a group le...
144. Noisy Cancer Comeback with Race Announcer Fitz Koehler
February 17, 2021 10:30 - 36 minutes - 31.5 MBAs the voice of the Los Angeles Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Big Sur Marathon, DC Wonder Woman Run Series, and more, Fitz Koehler brings big structure, energy, and joy to sport. She’s passionate about guiding others to live better and longer through her company, Fitzness®. In this episode, we talked about what it was like to travel the US announcing races while enduring the biggest battle of her life. She is able to find the humor in her breast cancer story, telling the story as if she...