Keep Moving Forward: Recent Episodes
Katy Galli: Entrepreneur, Former NCAA DIII Track and Field Competitor, CrossFit Athlete, Walt Disney Devotee
Giving up is for rookies. You can beat the odds and go the distance, if only you keep moving forward.
In the 91st episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview CrossFit Games Athlete and co-founder of CrossFit Terminus, Emily Bridgers Benson.
“I was tired of always saying ‘I want to be a little stronger’, so I just decided to get stronger.” From collegiate gymnast sidelined by injury to professional CrossFit competitor, Emily Bridgers is an unstoppable athlete. Through unshakable mental fortitude and a pure love of sport, Emily forged ahead in her career and qualified for the CrossFit Regionals in her first year as a CrossFit athlete, an unheard of feat. Since then, Emily has competed in numerous CrossFit competitions, including 4 times at the Games and hopes to make that 5 in 2018.
Her resiliency and determination is truthfully amazing and I am so grateful for the chance to help share her story. I [...]
Well, are you? When you think back to the start of this year, which, to me, really doesn’t feel all that long ago, can you honestly say you are better off now than you were then? If not, why do you feel you can’t say you’re better off? What did you do or didn’t you do this year to move forward? Did you make progress? Did you find that great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of your days?
I want to thank you all so much for tuning in every week and helping me affirm without a doubt that I am better off than I was a year ago. This isn’t to suggest that I have everything figured out, because I certainly don’t. Or to say I am better off because I’ve achieved every single one of my goals, because I haven’t. But, when I look back on this year, I know I have made progress. Everyday was not the best day ever, but everyday I intentionally tried to move [...]
In the 89th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview former Georgia Southern basketball player, Jessica Geiger.
“Try everything once, you never know where it will lead you.” It’s difficult to be fearless when the anxiety of performing at the peak of your athletic ability is constantly weighing on your mind. But Jessica Geiger knows that when you get into the game and you simply execute like you’ve practiced, day in and day out, for weeks on end, you will always come out on top. I don’t mean to suggest that your team will come out victorious every single time, but that you will always win that internal struggle within yourself because your discipline has taught you to never let that negative thinking win. From starter on the Georgia Southern basketball team, to marketing student of the year, to taking the fashion merchandising world by storm, Jess [...]
In the 88th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview Real Salt Lake City Women’s Professional Soccer player, Alexa Newfield.
“Everyone was once a rookie.” Entering into every situation knowing that everyone has to start somewhere and with the perspective that hard work is the only way to truly win, Alex Newfield continually sets herself up for success. Falling in love with the sport of the soccer at 4 years old and having that passion grow within her after being immersed in the culture at such a young age, Alexa thrived as a young athlete and was catapulted into the world of NCAA DI soccer at the University of North Carolina and then into the professional realm by being drafted right out of college by FC Kansas City. Though her pro journey is far from over, Alexa knows the fragility of the career she is in, recog [...]
In the 87th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview St. Pius High School Varsity soccer Coach and Math teacher, and former Samford University soccer player, Sara Geiger Schmitt.
“She didn’t give up on herself and she didn’t give up on others.” Though she faced obstacle after obstacle, Sara Geiger refused to accept the meaning of the phrase “give up.” Her relentless determination both on and off the soccer field developed within her a drive to pursue her goals with every ounce of energy she could muster, while also developing an innate sense to recognize how to help others and lift them up. These skill she honed as a collegiate athlete brought her to the realization that she could use her love of soccer as well as her authentic leadership skills to help young women walk through their own athletic journeys an [...]
In the 86th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview founder of DSC Fitness and Performance, and former Trinity University football player and track and field athlete, G.R. Hoff.
“I put my head down and got to work.” Through frustration and adversity, success and failure, G.R. Hoff lived and continues to live by these words. Learning that his passion for sports transcended the realm of simply being an athlete and took true form when he found himself as a coach, G.R. set himself on an incredible journey that lead him to find his own company in DSC Fitness and Performance and today to be a part of 567 Academy.
His journey is sure to inspire you and I hope you enjoy my interview with G.R. Hoff.
In the 85th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview comedian, podcaster, entrepreneur, and former Maryville College football player, Joel Byars.
“What is your goal worth to you?” Is it worth sleepless nights grinding away, not knowing when your ultimate goal will be achieved? Is it worth missing out on the next new Netflix original series? Is it worth cancelling a night out with your friends so you can have a few extra hours to complete that critical project you’ve been working on? For former DIII football player and successful standup comedian Joel Byars, his passion to educate and entertain through comedy was worth all of this and so much more. Using the determination he developed as an athlete and the resiliency instilled within him from his mom, Joel refused to give up in his pursuit to change the world thro [...]
In the 84th episode of Keep Moving Forward I talk about my pursuit to interview Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for episode 100 of my podcast.
MARCH 14, 2018 could quite possibly be one of the biggest days in Keep Moving Forward history. As of today, we are 16 weeks out from THE big day. When episode 100 of this podcast will be published. 100 weeks of continuing to move forward will hit the airways, so I started thinking about how to best capture this moment in KMF history.
When episode 100 of Keep Moving Forward is released, I have a big plan in the works. My desire is that episode 100 of the Keep Moving Forward podcast will feature an interview with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This idea came to life when I was speaking with a mentor of min [...]
In the 83rd episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview founder of Reddick Baseball and former player, Paul Reddick.
“Never get so big that you forget what it was like to wish that phone would ring.” Paul Reddick believed he blew every opportunity he ever had to make it as a baseball player, until he realized he was never meant to leave his mark on the game as a player…but as a coach. With relentless determination, Paul found himself immersed in the world of baseball, walking through every open door until he ended up exactly where he was always meant to be. As the founder of Paul Reddick Baseball and the host of the Baseball Dads podcast, Paul is helping individuals within the sport he never even knew he could reach…but that is the amazing thing about pursuing what you feel called to do above all else.[...]
In the 82nd episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview entrepreneur and former professional football player, Anthony Mitchell.
“Swallow your pride and continue to move forward.” Using football to earn a scholarship and help him achieve his goal of going to college, Anthony Mitchell attended Tuskegee University to get his degree in architecture. During his junior year, Anthony was drafted into the NFL where he played 8 illustrious seasons and even helped the Baltimore Ravens to their 2001 Super Bowl win. Today, he helps athletes achieve their own dreams of playing collegiate sports at his training center in Georgia. I hope you enjoy this week’s interview with Anthony Mitchell.
To learn more about Anthony visit http://mikec [...]
In the 81st episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview entrepreneur and former NCAA DI and 1980 Olympic qualifying track and field athlete, Ken Eaton.
“Perhaps at the end of the day, it wasn’t about the Olympics…God didn’t give me what I really wanted, but He gave me what I really needed.” Ken Eaton qualified for the 1980 Summer Olympics only to have his dream stripped away when the United States boycotted the Games. The idea that you could work so hard in pursuit of that one goal, nearly achieving it, and then having it taken away through circumstances so far beyond your control is unfathomable. Though he was “disgusted” that something like this could happen, Ken pushed forward through bitterness and anger and came out of his tumultuous journey on the other side as a wildly successful Maste [...]
In the 80th episode of Keep Moving Forward I discuss my experience at a recent entrepreneurship conference I had the privilege to attend in Orlando, Florida: Momentum.
Thank you to the newest patron of my podcast, Mr. Armando Raynol! Armando recently pledged to support Keep Moving Forward through my Patreon page, and I want to thank him so much for his help. Armando’s sincerity and timing could not be more perfect, actually, because I had the opportunity to meet him at the Momentum Conference that today’s episode is focused on.
“Change begins here.” One year ago last weekend I was an attendee of the inaugural Momentum Workshop Weekend, hosted by the original Disney-preneur [...]
In the 79th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview Vice President of Estes Services and former NCAA DII football player, Brian Estes.
“Train for a purpose.” Brian Estes wanted to go to a university where he could play football. He knew once his athletic career came to a close that he would end up being a key player in his family’s business, but his journey to get there was shaped by his pursuit of a post-collegiate football career. The athlete mentality instilled within him through football, paired with the entrepreneurial mentality fostered within him through the growth of Estes Services, Brian was prepared for any obstacle he would face on his journey through sport and business.
Holding true to the notion that it wa [...]
In the 78th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview the patriarch of racing’s favorite family, and the man whose life epitomizes the American dream, Mario Andretti.
“We are the perfect example of the American dream.” Arriving in America after escaping a tumultuous regime in Italy, the Andretti family was ready to make the most of their new life. For Mario, who was drawn to the race track from a young age, driving became his ultimate goal, and he would stop at nothing in order to make his racing dream come true.
With an immense amount of love and dedication to his craft, Mario became one of the greatest drivers in the world, and today, is the leader of one of the most successful racing families that ever reigned. Mario l [...]
In the 77th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview Vice President and Managing Director of Parker Executive Search, and former professional golfer, Ryan Grant.
“Every shot counts.” Knowing that we so often fall short and that we can’t even hope to live up to our own sometimes impossible expectations, discouragement is an easy state to find ourselves in. But in recognizing this reality of being let down by ourselves and others, why not place our faith in something that will never discourage us, never lead us astray, and never let us down? Ryan Grant’s own journey through athletics and beyond is reflective of such faith. His trust in God’s plan for his life lead Ryan to the decision to walk away from the sport of golf at a rather surprising time, but Ryan was so resolute in his faith, that he felt complete peace in this chapter of his life ending [...]
In the 76th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview Director of Brand Development at Coca-Cola North America and former University of Georgia track and field star, Terri Polk. “How can I be useful?” Terri Polk asks herself this question every day. No matter the situation she sets foot in, her aim is to help others in the way that they most need. She does not want to simply help others in the way she most sees fit, Terri seeks to understand what someone particularly needs assistance with and how she might use her strengths to best help. This desire to help others stems from the values instilled within her mother, her coaches, and her years pounding away around a 400-meter oval. Terri knew from an early age that so long as [...]