Why Not Me?: Recent Episodes
David Pohorence
Have you ever been told at some point in your life that you are not good enough, smart enough, strong enough, rich enough or any reason really?! This podcast is meant to teach, motivate and inspire you to never lose sight of what your true passion is and to always believe that you are far more capable than you think.
Recording this episode was an honor for me personally. As a UCONN Alum and life long UCONN fan, it truly was a pleasure spending this podcast hearing from and learning from one of the true basketball minds. More importantly, as great as a coach and motivator Coach Calhoun was, he is even a better person as he truly cares for his players, staff and people overall. Sit back and enjoy as Coach Calhoun takes on his personal journey with us. Coach Jim Calhoun (born May 10, 1942) is a legendary Hall of Fame college basketball coach best known for building the University of Connecticut (UConn) men’s program into a national powerhouse. Over his 40-year collegiate head coaching career, he won 917 games and three NCAA Division I National Championships (1999, 2004, 2011). Early Life and Playing Career* Birthplace: Braintree, Massachusetts. * College Playing Career: Played at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, Massachusetts. He captained the Yellow Jackets and was an All-American, helping lead the team to their first NCAA Tournament berth in 1966. * Education: Graduated from AIC in 1968 with a degree in Sociology.
Head Coaching StintsNortheastern University (1972–1986) * Calhoun took over as head coach at Northeastern, establishing a strong foundation in New England. * He led the Huskies to five NCAA Tournament appearances and an overall record of 249–137, becoming the first coach in NCAA history to win at least 250 games at two different Division I schools.
University of Connecticut (1986–2012)* Calhoun took the helm at UConn on May 14, 1986, turning the program from a struggling regional team into a dominant national brand. * He won the 1988 NIT Championship before securing his first consensus National Coach of the Year honors in 1990. * He led UConn to three NCAA National Championships: + 1999: Captured the school’s first national title against Duke. + 2004: Won the program's second national championship with a talented roster featuring Emeka Okafor. + 2011: Secured his third national title with a young, guard-driven team led by Kemba Walker.
University of Saint Joseph (2018–2021)* After initially retiring from UConn in 2012, Calhoun returned to coaching in 2018 to launch the men's basketball program at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. * In just his third season, he led the Blue Jays to a conference championship and an NCAA Division III tournament berth before stepping down as head coach in 2021.
Legacy and Honors Calhoun was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. * Known for his tough, demanding coaching style, he famously authored a book titled More Than a Game: How the UConn Dynasty Was Built on a Culture of Caring with sportswriter Dom Amore, detailing his deep relationships with his players. * He has also been the subject of documentaries detailing his program-building brilliance, such as Born to Lead*.
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Nancy Clark is a renowned sports nutritionist and registered dietitian (RD) specializing in performance eating, health, and weight management. She operates a private practice in Newton, Massachusetts, and is widely known for her best-selling book, Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook.
Professional Background & CredentialsEducation: Earned her undergraduate degree in nutrition from Simmons College, a dietetic internship at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a graduate degree in exercise physiology/nutrition from Boston University.Credentials: Registered Dietitian (RD), Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and Certified WellCoach.
Roles: Former team nutritionist for the Boston Red Sox, and consultant for members of the Boston Celtics and Bruins.
Clientele & ExpertiseClark counsels everyone from casual exercisers and compulsive exercisers to Olympians, helping clients improve energy, resolve eating disorders, and find peace with food. She has even had her photo and sports nutrition advice featured on the back of a Wheaties box.
Publications & MediaBooks: Author of the highly influential Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook (which has sold hundreds of thousands of copies), as well as specialized guides for runners, marathoners, and cyclists.
Columns: Writes a monthly column titled The Athlete's Kitchen, which is syndicated in over 100 sports and health publications worldwide.
Practice & Coaching ServicesClark sees clients through her private practice in Newton Highlands, MA, and also conducts one-on-one sessions virtually.
For more information, to book a session, or to view her books and workshops, visit Nancy Clark RD.
https://nancyclarkrd.com/about-2/
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Mark Zanetto is a former professional tennis player and executive recruiter who has carved a unique path into sports media as the founder of Big East Energy Network—a growing platform dedicated to Big East basketball coverage. A lifelong UConn Huskies fan raised in the heart of Connecticut, Mark turned his passion for the game into purpose, building a network that now includes The Hoops Cap (covering both men’s and women’s basketball), Pirate Vibes, Roll Jays, The Johnnies Report, On Target, and several more in development.
Mark’s journey includes overcoming a stroke, raising three kids, and balancing life as a devoted husband while launching a new voice in college basketball media. He brings a fan’s heart, an analyst’s eye, and a builder’s mindset to everything he does.”
This episode was about doing what you love and not looking back. Life is short, so why not do what you love for work and chase your passion in life. Mark is living proof of an example of someone who switched careers and never looked back. Take hold of your present because you can not changed the past but you can help shape your future.
If you are interested in starting a podcast or just want Mark's advice or help, please contact him at the any of the contact points below.
Please follow, like and share this episode and help out platform grow so we can help others pursue their passion, achieve their purpose and put their drive to work so they too can do what they love!
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Email: mark@bigeastenergy.com
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In this episode, Mikey Aytes and John Borruso, both retired police officers, now personal trainers with Anytime Fitness in Wesley Chapel, NC, talk about their two very different life paths that led them to the same result after their law enforcement careers ended, still helping and serving, but this time in the fitness industry. This episode is very different than our others shows but I am confident you will enjoy this show very much. Sit back, enjoy the show as Mikey and John take us along for the ride and share their life's story and why they continue to do what they both love to do!
Mikey is a certified personal trainer and a lifelong union county resident. He was also in the service, and overseas in the army for 6 years. After completing his time in the military, he started his law enforcement career of 26 years. His last assignment was as a resource officer at Weddington middle and high schools. Due to his prior line of work, fitness and nutrition have been extremely important to him. He is excited, passionate and committed to this new adventure, and looks forward to helping others be the best version of themselves. Say hello to Mikey when you see him!
John comes to us from New York City, where he served for over 2 decades with the NYPD, first as a Police Officer then as a Sergeant. As a 9/11 first responder, and as a first responder in general, he learned first hand the importance of physical fitness. It is his goal to help others reach their goals.
Contact:
John Borruso
Instagram: @coach_johnbo
Mikey Aytes
Facebook: @MikeyAytes
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In Health,
David Pohorence
Yvette Salva is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of a personal training studio dedicated to empowering women—especially those over 40—to feel strong, confident, and unstoppable. With a focus on fitness, nutrition, and mindset, Yvette helps women transform not just their bodies but their lives. Fitness may have saved her life, but it’s the recovery program she practices daily that keeps her grounded, mentally strong, and thriving. Through her story and her book Booze, Blow, and Pancakes, Yvette’s mission is to remove the shame and stigma surrounding addiction and show other women that asking for help is the real flex.
Contact Yvette:
Instagram: @yvettesalvefitness
Meet Kammi Kurtz, an ER Travel Nurse, Nutrition Coach and Certified Personal Trainers. Kammi is one of the fitness and health industry's top leaders in helping many be the best versions of themselves physically, emotionally and spiritually. Kammi, shares her personal journey with her health struggles that ultimately changed what she knew best.
What impressed me the most about Kammi was that she did not let those obstacles change who she was. Instead, she took the challenge and turned it into a positive outcome to help others. Relying on her faith and with the help of others, Kammi started to her journey to reshape her path meant for her.
Here's a little more on Kammi:
Kammi is dedicated to helping others reach their full potential and who the Lord created them to be by taking care of their health and their bodies and growing through life. I grew up as an athlete and went through my health trials in high school that ultimately gave me the passion I have today when it comes to health, gut health, and health and wellness. Being a former soccer athlete, the Lord took me on a totally different path and I ended up running Division 1 Cross Country and Track & Field in college at Liberty University where I also got my nursing degree and now work as a travel nurse in the emergency department.
Because of what Kammi went through in high school and now being a nurse taking care of others, she does her best to lead by example and from the front when it comes to my own personal health and wellness journey. Kammi currently takes the “hybrid” training approach, which she has been doing for about 4 years since graduating college and has been her favorite style of training.
Kammi has also completed a full Ironman triathlon and hopes to do more in the future! Through her story, Kammi hopes someone can be encouraged that you are capable and made for so much more. Setbacks are always opportunities for growth and comebacks! If we just aim to get 1% better each day, you never know where we’ll end up.
Kammi's favorites:
Bible scripture is Romans 8:18, 1st Corinthians 10:31
Favorite Book Purpose Driven Life
Favorite Podcasts: Ed Mylett, Inky Johnson
Favorite Probiotics: Opti Greens, Gut Institute
Contact Kammi:
Instagram: @the_fitging
Kelli Watson is a best-selling author, coach, presenter, and entrepreneur. She was a Platinum Level Coach in the Todd Durkin Mastermind Program for 12 years and in 2024, she became the Director of Coaching for Todd Durkin Enterprises.
In 2017, she also co-founded Scriptor Publishing Group, a company dedicated to helping people share their stories and publish their books. Since then, she has helped hundreds of authors from all over the world go from dream…to published.
Kelli holds a master’s degree in counseling education and certifications in Life Coaching, Neurolinguistic Programming, and Personal Training. She currently lives in Upstate New York with her husband, Graeme. Together, they have 5 children.
Kelli shared so much wisdom and tips on where you came and how it evolves into where you are today. I really enjoyed our conversation. Kelli is such a great inspirational figure who helps so many reach their greatest potential level. Sit back and enjoy the show.
Please download, share and follow our show. It is how we grow with all these crazy algorithms out there. We do not have any sponsors for the show and so any support is very much appreciated. This podcast is a continuation from my book called Why Not Me, and so if you would like to check that out, please click on the link below to purchase.
Why Not Me? (David Pohorence Book) https://a.co/d/5XR01r1
Contact Kelli:
Scriptor Publishing: https://scriptorpublishinggroup.com/
Instagram: @scriptorpublishinggroup
Facebook: Scriptor Publishing Group
Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-t77j3-b2fddc
Jarod Cogswell is a 30+ year fitness veteran, performance coach, keynote speaker and proud husband and father. He currently serves as General Manager of Life Time Beaverton, a 200,000 square foot destination featuring an athletic country club and co-working facility. Prior to Life Time, he was the Senior Director and Co-creator of Spartan DEKA. Jarod and his wife, Adina, reside in Portland, Oregon close to his favorite mountain, Mount Hood which he has scaled 94 times at the time of this podcast. As a lifelong athlete and fitness industry executive, Jarod has developed a proven track record of success creating and leading robust programs that drive member engagement and financial performance of upscale sports & fitness organizations.
Jarod is passionate about leadership and mentorship and bring a servant approach to building teams and growing others while encouraging a positive culture rooted in accountability, integrity, and inclusivity. Jarod's time in the outdoor, adventure, sports and fitness worlds has helped him build influence and industry thought-leadership, which he uses to thoughtfully represent organizations while championing brands and causes that engage athletes of all levels in a culture and community.
Jarod is a savvy business professional with the natural ability to conceptualize programs appealing to the target audience while building the solid operating foundation required to develop thriving global brands. Contact Jarod: Instagram: jarod_cogswellEmail: jcogswell@lt.life
In this two part podcast, Amber shares how she has overcome tragedy by controlling her mindset. While doing that, Amber has founded a successful business helping others overcome physical pain from all types of injuries. Sit back and enjoy part one of this two part podcast series with Amber.
Amber Kivett is a #1 Amazon Bestseller co-author to “Dear Her,” an Award-Winning National presenter recognized by Forbes Magazine, Pop Sugar, Prevention Magazine, Natural Awakenings Magazine, Live Strong Magazine, and isa professional spokesmodel and educator for Life Pro World-Class Recovery Tools. She is also a professional Ambassador for B3 BFR Sciences and Endless Rope by Axios. She has received endorsements from celebrities, world-class coaches, elite athletes, and the general population globally for her work with creating KIPRS (Kivett Instant Pain Relief Systems) and Kivett Kinetic Solutions, LLC. Amber serves in leadership as a featured presenter with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association (IATA), and the Business of Athletic Training (BOAT) Academy for her expertise in serving as a certified athletic trainer.
Amber is the founder and president of Kivett Kinetic Solutions LLC, a 4000 sq ft private-practice world-class facility located in Monrovia, Indiana. Kivett Kinetic Solutions LLC has been in business since 2008, delivering“ MAGIK” to clients by inspiring, motivating, and educating them to become the BEST version of themselves possible in mind, body, and spirit! At KKS, we offer athletic training, sports performance, fitness/wellness, life coaching, self-defense, and clinical massage/bodywork. In partnership, Amber accepts referrals from sports medicine and pain management specialists, primary care physicians, chiropractic physicians, podiatrists, and dentists.
Amber is a Platinum member of the Todd Durkin Mastermind Team, a partner with Innovate Athletic Training Organization, a BoAT (Business of Athletic Training) Academy faculty member, and serves on the health and wellness advisory board for Life Pro. Amber is the recipient of the 2021 Jack LaLanne “Pass It Forward” award given by Endless Rope and the Todd Durkin Mastermind Team for the giving and sharing of herself to others for the greater good of improving lives globally. She is also a 2-time recipient of the IDEA World Inspirational Medal. She has been featured for her expertise on podcasts, including the Todd Durkin IMPACT show, Talk Healthy Today by Lisa Davis, and Stop Chasing Pain by Perry Nickelston, DC.
Amber graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in athletic training concentration and exercise science in 2002. She is certified in over 20 specialties, including orthopedic technology, eastern medicine modalities, speed/agility/strength coaching, BFR training, mechanical vibration technology, IASTM, fitness, group training. She has created her own certification courses in massage gun application techniques and KIPRS (Kivett Instant Pain Relief Systems). Clients travel from near and far to “Experience the MAGIK” from Amber’s gift of INSTANT pain relief in just 1-3 visits. Amber suffered from 8 spinal injuries, a head injury, fibromyalgia, and several other injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident in 2005. After winning a 2-yearbattle of learning to walk again and rehabilitating herself back to a functional lifestyle, she began the journey of living each new day with the Devine purpose of transforming lives, delivering greatness, mentoring others, and changing the world one person at a time! She is referred to by many as the “Gatekeeper of Dreams,” “Magic Hands,'' and the “Magic Lady.” When Amber is not delivering“ MAGIK” to others, she LOVES spending time with her daughter Zoey, her husband, Adam, her dog, Jewel, and her closest family and friends.
Contact Information:
Amber Kivett
ATC • LAT • CSCS • FMS • FMT
Email: support@kksmagik.com
Email: kivettkineticsolutions@gmail.com
5727 W McClure Road
Monrovia, IN 46157
Cell: 317-446-7971
In this two part podcast, Amber shares how she has overcome tragedy by controlling her mindset. While doing that, Amber has founded a successful business helping others overcome physical pain from all types of injuries. Sit back and enjoy part one of this two part podcast series with Amber.
Amber Kivett is a #1 Amazon Bestseller co-author to “Dear Her,” an Award-Winning National presenter recognized by Forbes Magazine, Pop Sugar, Prevention Magazine, Natural Awakenings Magazine, Live Strong Magazine, and isa professional spokesmodel and educator for Life Pro World-Class Recovery Tools. She is also a professional Ambassador for B3 BFR Sciences and Endless Rope by Axios. She has received endorsements from celebrities, world-class coaches, elite athletes, and the general population globally for her work with creating KIPRS (Kivett Instant Pain Relief Systems) and Kivett Kinetic Solutions, LLC. Amber serves in leadership as a featured presenter with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association (IATA), and the Business of Athletic Training (BOAT) Academy for her expertise in serving as a certified athletic trainer.
Amber is the founder and president of Kivett Kinetic Solutions LLC, a 4000 sq ft private-practice world-class facility located in Monrovia, Indiana. Kivett Kinetic Solutions LLC has been in business since 2008, delivering“ MAGIK” to clients by inspiring, motivating, and educating them to become the BEST version of themselves possible in mind, body, and spirit! At KKS, we offer athletic training, sports performance, fitness/wellness, life coaching, self-defense, and clinical massage/bodywork. In partnership, Amber accepts referrals from sports medicine and pain management specialists, primary care physicians, chiropractic physicians, podiatrists, and dentists.
Amber is a Platinum member of the Todd Durkin Mastermind Team, a partner with Innovate Athletic Training Organization, a BoAT (Business of Athletic Training) Academy faculty member, and serves on the health and wellness advisory board for Life Pro. Amber is the recipient of the 2021 Jack LaLanne “Pass It Forward” award given by Endless Rope and the Todd Durkin Mastermind Team for the giving and sharing of herself to others for the greater good of improving lives globally. She is also a 2-time recipient of the IDEA World Inspirational Medal. She has been featured for her expertise on podcasts, including the Todd Durkin IMPACT show, Talk Healthy Today by Lisa Davis, and Stop Chasing Pain by Perry Nickelston, DC.
Amber graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in athletic training concentration and exercise science in 2002. She is certified in over 20 specialties, including orthopedic technology, eastern medicine modalities, speed/agility/strength coaching, BFR training, mechanical vibration technology, IASTM, fitness, group training. She has created her own certification courses in massage gun application techniques and KIPRS (Kivett Instant Pain Relief Systems). Clients travel from near and far to “Experience the MAGIK” from Amber’s gift of INSTANT pain relief in just 1-3 visits. Amber suffered from 8 spinal injuries, a head injury, fibromyalgia, and several other injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident in 2005. After winning a 2-yearbattle of learning to walk again and rehabilitating herself back to a functional lifestyle, she began the journey of living each new day with the Devine purpose of transforming lives, delivering greatness, mentoring others, and changing the world one person at a time! She is referred to by many as the “Gatekeeper of Dreams,” “Magic Hands,'' and the “Magic Lady.” When Amber is not delivering“ MAGIK” to others, she LOVES spending time with her daughter Zoey, her husband, Adam, her dog, Jewel, and her closest family and friends.
Contact Information:
Amber Kivett
ATC • LAT • CSCS • FMS • FMT
Email: support@kksmagik.com
Email: kivettkineticsolutions@gmail.com
5727 W McClure Road
Monrovia, IN 46157
Cell: 317-446-7971
Tricia has been fascinated with health and fitness since she was 12 and has been coaching people with an all encompassing methodology for over 25 years. Tricia has been especially passionate and focused on coaching Busy Professional to "Get Fit in the Fastlane", virtually and in-person, One-on-One and in a group format.
Tricia is a proud Franchise Owner of Journey 333 NH, which opened in Londonderry, NH January 2023. Journey 333 is Home of the One-of-a Kind Fast Track. Journey fast tracks client results by giving them a comprehensive assessment and plan that includes providing each client with the exact exercise and nutrition plan that they need to reach your goals.
Tricia's mission and methodology provides a safe, place to provide her clients with Accountability, Motivation and Fast Track Plan through Nutrition, Fitness and Supportive Coaching.
Furthermore, at Journey 333, they are able to provide the in person touch, entertainment, challenge and support, and community feel that will inspire everyone who walks through their doors.
Contact Tricia at:
Instagram: @journey333nh
Facebook: Journey333nh
Kiki Magnuson, MS, PN2, is a Certified Nutritionist who has a huge passion for helping people find a way to eat well and keep those techniques for the rest of their lives. Kiki has been in the fitness industry since 2012 and has focused on her nutrition specialty since 2016. She has built a business that works with people who want to learn what real nutrition looks like and to be free from the diet mentality stigma. She doesn't believe in restrictions or crash dieting. She believes in balance and having the ability to enjoy all things in life. She has seen people struggle with restricted diets and does not want to be another try-then-fail program.
Her background is Panamanian and Greek and loves all things with culture. Not to mention she's a foodie. One thing she loves to do for fun is to offer her online cooking classes, which encourage cooking all sorts of different, exotic recipes that are easy to follow, delicious, and nutritious. She is also into fitness, and her exercise of choice is Olympic weightlifting. Her favorite lift is the snatch, and she loves the idea of getting strong and challenging her body in this healthy way.
In her spare time, Kiki loves reading personal development books, traveling the world with her husband, and family, and going on hikes with her dog, Suzy.
Contact Kiki:
Web: https://www.livingwellwithkiki.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithkiki
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwellwithkiki/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze1ayucj7vU
When you come across certain people in your life you truly want to help others, make a difference and create impact, you take a moment and listen. I am so glad I did that day at conference in 2004 in Myrtle Beach. Todd has not only been a mentor and coach to me over the years, he has become a friend who is always willing to listen, offer help and advice when ever I need it. I am so proud to be able to bring Todd on a guest for not just one but two great episodes. Please be sure to download, listen and share this episode with anyone seeking to become a better version of themselves. Part two will be shared next week so be sure subscribe to my show so that you do not miss an episode.
Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, is an internationally recognized performance coach, trainer, keynote speaker, author, and life-transformer who motivates, educates, and inspires people worldwide. He trains NFL, MLB, & MMA athletes at his award-winning gym he founded 22-years ago, Fitness Quest 10 (San Diego, CA). He is a 2-time Trainer of the Year, a best-selling author, a recipient of the Jack LaLanne Award, and the 2018 Canadian Fitness Professionals International Presenter of the Year. He was a finalist on the NBC & Netflix show called STRONG.
Through Todd Durkin Enterprises, Todd and his team provide motivational keynotes, workshops, and events worldwide. Todd has keynote or hosted workshops to brand leaders like Under Armour, Morgan Stanley, Principal Financial, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Henderson Inc., The Ken Blanchard Companies, YPO, Bath & Body Works, Cal-a-Vie Resort & Spa, the Golden Door, IMG, USMA, UCSD, UBS Warburg, Quest Ventures, Kaiser Permanente, Benedictine University and The College of William & Mary. His passion, energy, and uncanny ability to inspire a crowd has led to countless standing ovations. If your company is looking for a keynote program to inspire its team and leaders, look no further.
Todd is also the founder of Todd Durkin Mastermind, a best-in-class life business & life-coaching program for passionate fitness professionals. Todd and his team of Mastermind coaches deliver world-class content and coaching in the areas of business, leadership, business, marketing, personal growth, and “in the trenches” content to help individuals grow personally & professionally.
Additionally, Todd coaches’ people in his “God-Sized Dreams” Coaching program, who are looking for high-performance coaching to excel personally, professionally, and spiritually as well. Todd also loves to podcast. His Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW podcast inspires millions of people to live their best life NOW. With over 270-episodes shared around the globe and millions of episodes downloaded, it definitely is a podcast you want to subscribe to today!
One of the ventures Todd is most passionate about is the Durkin IMPACT Foundation (501-c-3), which has donated more than $300,000 to families and kids in-need. Todd loves getting people’s minds right, motivating them to be the best version of themselves, and ultimately, inspiring people to lead a life worth telling a story about.
Todd has been married to his wife Melanie for 22-years. She has been a full-time professor at Southwestern College in San Diego for 24-years in the Exercise Science Department. They have 3 kids: Luke, Brady, and McKenna. They also have a golden retriever (Jersey Dog).
How to contact Todd Durkin:
Website: https://todddurkin.com/
Text: 619-304-2216
Instagram: Todd Durkin
Facebook: Todd Durkin
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 27:17 Iron Sharpens Iron
Podcast: https://todddurkin.com/podcast/
Todd Durkin Mastermind Coaching Group: https://todddurkin.com/coaching/todd-durkin-mastermind/
Fitness Quest 10: https://fitnessquest10.com/
Lastly, I appreciate any and all support. Please share this episode with a friend and tag me at any of the handles below when you do and register your name for a free autographed book.
LinkedIn: David Pohorence Facebook: David Pohorence Instagram: @davidpoho94
Please go check out my book and pick up a copy of Why Not Me: All support is appreciated and goes towards the production of this podcast. https://lnkd.in/gB8nZhY8
Follow me on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gcrTuRFP
When you come across certain people in your life you truly want to help others, make a difference and create impact, you take a moment and listen. I am so glad I did that day at conference in 2004 in Myrtle Beach. Todd has not only been a mentor and coach to me over the years, he has become a friend who is always willing to listen, offer help and advice when ever I need it. I am so proud to be able to bring Todd on a guest for not just one but two great episodes. Please be sure to download, listen and share this episode with anyone seeking to become a better version of themselves. Part two will be shared next week so be sure subscribe to my show so that you do not miss an episode.
Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, is an internationally recognized performance coach, trainer, keynote speaker, author, and life-transformer who motivates, educates, and inspires people worldwide. He trains NFL, MLB, & MMA athletes at his award-winning gym he founded 22-years ago, Fitness Quest 10 (San Diego, CA). He is a 2-time Trainer of the Year, a best-selling author, a recipient of the Jack LaLanne Award, and the 2018 Canadian Fitness Professionals International Presenter of the Year. He was a finalist on the NBC & Netflix show called STRONG.
Through Todd Durkin Enterprises, Todd and his team provide motivational keynotes, workshops, and events worldwide. Todd has keynote or hosted workshops to brand leaders like Under Armour, Morgan Stanley, Principal Financial, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Henderson Inc., The Ken Blanchard Companies, YPO, Bath & Body Works, Cal-a-Vie Resort & Spa, the Golden Door, IMG, USMA, UCSD, UBS Warburg, Quest Ventures, Kaiser Permanente, Benedictine University and The College of William & Mary. His passion, energy, and uncanny ability to inspire a crowd has led to countless standing ovations. If your company is looking for a keynote program to inspire its team and leaders, look no further.
Todd is also the founder of Todd Durkin Mastermind, a best-in-class life business & life-coaching program for passionate fitness professionals. Todd and his team of Mastermind coaches deliver world-class content and coaching in the areas of business, leadership, business, marketing, personal growth, and “in the trenches” content to help individuals grow personally & professionally.
Additionally, Todd coaches’ people in his “God-Sized Dreams” Coaching program, who are looking for high-performance coaching to excel personally, professionally, and spiritually as well. Todd also loves to podcast. His Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW podcast inspires millions of people to live their best life NOW. With over 270-episodes shared around the globe and millions of episodes downloaded, it definitely is a podcast you want to subscribe to today!
One of the ventures Todd is most passionate about is the Durkin IMPACT Foundation (501-c-3), which has donated more than $300,000 to families and kids in-need. Todd loves getting people’s minds right, motivating them to be the best version of themselves, and ultimately, inspiring people to lead a life worth telling a story about.
Todd has been married to his wife Melanie for 22-years. She has been a full-time professor at Southwestern College in San Diego for 24-years in the Exercise Science Department. They have 3 kids: Luke, Brady, and McKenna. They also have a golden retriever (Jersey Dog).
How to contact Todd Durkin:
Website: https://todddurkin.com/
Instagram: Todd Durkin
Facebook: Todd Durkin
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 27:17 Iron Sharpens Iron
Podcast: https://todddurkin.com/podcast/
Todd Durkin Mastermind Coaching Group: https://todddurkin.com/coaching/todd-durkin-mastermind/
Fitness Quest 10: https://fitnessquest10.com/
Lastly, I appreciate any and all support. Please share this episode with a friend and tag me at any of the handles below when you do and register your name for a free autographed book.
LinkedIn: David Pohorence Facebook: David Pohorence Instagram: @davidpoho94
Please go check out my book and pick up a copy of Why Not Me: All support is appreciated and goes towards the production of this podcast. https://lnkd.in/gB8nZhY8
Follow me on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gcrTuRFP
WOW! What an episode from Damon. This episode really makes to sit back and listen with intent as Damon tells his story of redemption and how he is now doing everything to serve and deliver The Coffee Bean message. Changing lives and making a difference each and every day.
A little about Damon:
Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a college professor, internationally known keynote speaker and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Coffee Bean: A simple Lesson to Create Positive Change, which Forbes’ listed in the “Top Twenty Books You Need to Read to Crush 2020.”
His autobiography, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World, vividly tells how he transformed the pot of boiling water that is a Texas maximum-security prison into a pot of coffee.
At 20 years old, he was a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, when he suffered a career ending injury. He turned to hard core drugs to cope with disappointments of life. After graduation, he worked in the United States Congress, was a national fundraiser on a U.S. Presidential campaign and eventually trained to be a stock-broker for United Bank of Switzerland (UBS). One day at UBS, he was introduced to methamphetamines; he became instantly hooked—and the lives of so many innocent people would forever be changed by the choices he made in order to feed his insatiable meth habit.
After a fateful discussion during his incarceration with a seasoned convict, Damon had a spiritual awakening. He learned that, like a coffee bean changing with the application of heat and pressure, he was capable of changing the environment around him. Armed with a program of recovery, a renewed faith, and a miraculous second chance at life, Damon emerged from over seven years of prison a changed man. His story of redemption, grit and determination continues to inspire audiences today.
The Coffee Bean message has inspired thousands. Damon’s clients include such companies as Walmart, AIG, Chick-fil-A, Southwest Airlines, and sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Timberwolves, Clemson, Alabama and Georgia. The U.S. Army has even incorporated the #BeACoffeeBean mindset into their resilience training. Damon’s story has been featured both nationally and globally.
He is passionate about the Coffee Bean message and loves sharing how it changed his life and how it can change yours, too.
His Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Locker Room: How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity and Build Unity, is being optioned for film adaptation.
His children’s book, The Coffee Bean for Kids, is the genesis for Coffee Bean Clubs being started by students at schools all over America.
Today, Damon lives a life of recovery and service, sharing his story all over the world. Of all the hats Damon wears, however, the two most important to him are being a husband to Kendell and a stepfather to Clara.
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Bob is an author, podcaster, and former professional athlete. He serves as a co-host of That Singles’ Show, a singles ministry sponsored by KCBI Christian Radio in Dallas. Through his work with That Singles’ Show, Bob has worked with bestselling authors, keynote speakers, and world-class musicians, including people like Rory Vaden, Rachel Cruze, Jason Gray, and Christian Huff. His work has also been featured on nationally syndicated radio stations like WAY-FM and THE FISH. As an author and content creator, Bob has a passion for helping young Christians grow closer to God and experience the love and connection they are missing.
After graduating from the University of Southern California, Bob played four years of professional baseball in the Toronto Blue Jays’ and St. Louis Cardinals’ minor league systems. In his spare time, Bob likes to read, write, hike, and watch sports. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Laura Jones is a certified personal trainer, group fitness trainer, and speed and agility coach with over 20 years of experience. She brings her expertise as a former strength and conditioning coach and competitive high school (two-time national championship team) and college cheerleader at The Citadel into her current training and coaching. She loves working with sports teams and individual athletes, and people of all ages to reach their performance goals. Laura is currently head coach of a competitive high school cheerleading squad. She’s also a member of the Todd Durkin Mastermind Group and contributing author of “What’s Next? Igniting Change & Impact in Health, Fitness & LIFE…NOW!"
Laura has a degree in Youth Ministry and Biblical Studies from Charleston Southern University. She loves people, values community, and passionately pursues her own growth and development. Although Laura is high-energy and enjoys pouring herself into training, writing, speaking, developing people, and creating challenging but functional workouts, she savors slow, quiet mornings with good coffee. She and her husband, Mike, have been married 24 years and they have one son high school and another son in college.
You can find Laura on IG @laurajones_jsf posting creative and affective exercises or email her at ljonesyep@gmail.com
Olivia is a 28 year old Welsh international athlete who excels in distances from 3000m all the way up to half marathons. Olivia's personal bests in the 5000m is 16:15 seconds, 10km 33:48 seconds and her Half Marathon time of 1 hour,13 min and 38 seconds, puts her in the top 1% in the world. That takes planning, preparation and dedication each and every day. Olivia's focus in 2023 will be to compete in shorter distances in track & field and take a break from longer distances. We wish her well in her 2023 running campaign. When Olivia is not prepping her day to fit in her training, she holds down a very important role in the business industry as a fully qualified chartered accountant. Olivia worked for 4 years in her field while she studied for her professional level exams before moving into the accounting industry where she became Head of Finance for a very transformational manufacturing company in Wales at the age of 26. If you wish to contact Olivia and learn more about her and her approach to business and athletic training, please reach out to her at the contact point below. Thank you again Olivia for being a guest on our show! Keep living that Why Not Me mentality! Contact Olivia: Instagram: ojt_runs Linkedin: Olivia Tsim
Episode 17 features 1st Lt Riley Tejcek.
So who is 1st Lt Riley Tejcek? Riley Tejcek was raised in Carmel, Indiana and after high school received a softball scholarship to play D1 at George Washington University (GWU). Riley played four years there and graduated with a degree in Political Science. During her freshman year of college she met a Marine Officer Recruiter and fell in love with the Corps. While at GWU, Compton interned for a Congressman working with military policy at Fort Hood.
1st Lt Tejcek is also the 2022 Marine Corps Female Athlete of the Year, which is awarded to active-duty Marines who demonstrate the best the Corps offers, both in sport and the embodiment of the USMC. Riley's path from college athletics to becoming a marine officer is so impressive. She took her athleticism to the next level by participating in an online combine for Team USA Bobsled and has since represented Team USA in the North American Cup and the National Team Push Championships. She qualified for the Junior World Championships in Austria and recently became 2022-2023 National Team member, with future aspiration to become an Olympic athlete in 2026. Riley recently competed with her mother, Annmarie Tejcek, on the show Lingo. They won the jackpot by correctly guessing the winning word, “talent. Lingo features four teams competing in matches where they are given one letter of a word and have five tries to guess the answer within 10 seconds. The top-two scoring teams compete for the jackpot. If you want to catch Riley competing on the show with her mom Annmarie, please check it on Paramount +.
This episode delivers in many ways and Riley delivers a message of hope, leadership and inspiration.
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Pete Holman is a Physical Therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and former US National TaeKwon-Do champion and team captain. He has worked with professional athletes and strength coaches from the MLB, NFL, NBA, UFC, X-Games and professional race car team SunEnergy1.
Pete's dedication to advancing the fitness industry inspired him to create multiple products that impact fitness enthusiasts and athletes worldwide. His first product, The Functional Training Rack, was licensed to Perform Better. His second product, the RIPCORE-FX, was acquired by TRX and is now referred to as the TRX Rip Trainer and is one of the best rotational training modalities on the planet. In 2019 Pete created the world’s first plate loaded hip thrust machine, called the Glute Drive, and licensed it to Nautilus; it is their number one selling piece of commercial strength training equipment of all time. In 2021 Pete re-designed the Rip Trainer and made it into a two-in-one Golf swing training aid called the GolfForever Swing Trainer, now endorsed by the #1 golfer in the world Scottie Scheffler and available at Dicks Sporting Goods and PGA Superstores. Finally, in 2022, in conjunction with Escape Fitness, Pete launched the world’s first Loaded Carry, Sled Push combo machine called the Escape Barrow.
An IDEA FIT 2022 “Fitness Leader of the Year” award recipient, Pete presents for IDEAFIT, writes for IDEA Fitness Journal, PTontheNet, STACK magazine and IronMan Magazine, has appeared on national tv shows like the Dr’s and the Steve Harvey show and can be heard on podcasts from around the world.
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Dr. Carleigh Golightly is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Founder of EmpowerMed Clinic and speaker.
Dr. Golightly discovered naturopathic medicine through her own struggles with crippling anxiety, hormonal imbalance, and IBS. Frustrated with the pills and lack of guidance her doctors offered, she began to look outside the box seeking the truth about what it really means to be healthy. Through years of personal research, a relentless pursuit of optimal nutrition, and evidence-based supplementation, she was able to overcome her own health issues. It was that experience that inspired her to become a Naturopathic Doctor and help others do the same.
EmpowerMed uses the same principles that helped Dr. Golightly become well - centuries-long healing wisdom combined with modern science - to create a highly individualized approach to healthcare with each and every patient.
EmpowerMed's mission is to empower patients with the knowledge they need to address the root cause of disease so they may lead powerful and impactful lives.
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Jill Koehler is the associate dean for career development for Quinnipiac University’s School of Business. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in Teaching from Quinnipiac University. Before returning to her alma mater in 2006, she spent 10 years at the Yale School of Management’s Career Development Office in New Haven, CT where she held positions in recruiting, operations, and analytics and technology. At Quinnipiac, Jill runs three annual career fairs, on-campus recruiting, counsels over 500 students per semester, runs a career boot camp, and etiquette dinners, and teaches a required career development course for business students.
Jill presents regularly to student groups, prospective students, alumni, and parents. She is the proud recipient of the 2011 Center of Excellence Award for Service to Students. Jill lives with her partner, Rick, has two biological teenage daughters, Madelyn (18) and Hannah (20), 2 stepchildren, Aidan (19), Maddy (17) and a bonus child, Peter (19) and lives on a serene lake in Wolcott, CT
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After a serving in the US Army and then as a reservist in the National Guard as a Paratrooper, Cortez transitioned to the tech industry in 2014 and quickly gained experience in everything from Project Management to Solution Architecture and even Software Deployments. He leveraged his previous background in Banking and has found a niche within the Financial Technology space. In this short time he’s successfully managed multimillion dollar projects for Mizuho Bank in Tokyo and Banco Estado in Chile and many more here in the States.
In 2022 Cortez was nominated for the Silicone Valley Business Journals 40 Under 40. He’s now looked to as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Digital Banking and Payments Trends by Regional Banks and Credit Unions alike. He now serves as Director of Partnerships and Procurement at Lumin Digital- a Cloud Based FinTech Firm based in San Ramon, California and helps spearhead the organizations Diversity and Inclusion efforts.
But when he's not traveling for a conference providing thought leadership to Bankers or managing his 200+ vendor relationships (which include names like Zelle, AWS, Apple & Fiserv), Cortez & his wife are quietly building a vacation rental empire. With properties in 6 US Cities, Jamaica and now Mexico. He holds degrees in Business and Information Systems from Fairleigh Dickinson University along with multiple IT Certifications. Somehow, he continues to thrive in both Tech & Real Estate with no plans of stopping!
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Lisa is the Co-Founder and Owner of FIT House Davis. After almost a decade in marketing and public relations, Lisa followed her passion, took the leap and opened a full-service boutique fitness studio which employs 28+ people and offers a large variety of classes per week. Lisa spends her days managing the business alongside her partners, training her clients and teaching group fitness classes. Lisa truly loves what she does and often calls it "movement therapy." Helping folks get their body and their mind right.
Lisa believes in making Self-Care and Exercise a Priority — Lisa says "Prioritizing self-care is not a selfish act. It means you are being mindful of your own needs ,enabling you to better care for others. I am the mom of four children and I know that my early morning runs help me focus on daily tasks and the needs of my family. Without the release that happens when I exercise, I would be overly stressed, less patient and I would have less energy to give to the people who need me most. As a trainer, I encourage clients to write down acts that fill their cups up and do 1–2 of these daily. Whether it’s a run, massage, meditation or a walk with a friend, self-care is essential for overall well-being."
Lisa is also an Amazon best selling author of Your Amazing Itty Bitty Grief Book: 15 Chapters on how to support family and friends on their journey.
Lisa was truly an amazing guest and please reach out to her if you would like to know more about her or her fantastic fitness studio in Davis, California.
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Angela founded, Total Nutrition Technology (TNT) is 1993 due to her own struggles with weight and health. Angela understood that when it comes to weight loss & health management it is a personal journey- and one size does not fit all.
TNT's mission is to help others sift through all of the misinformation we have been bombarded with by our society and help each individual find what is best for them and their lifestyle. TNT specializes in weight loss, health management ( gut health, autoimmune, diabetes, food sensitivities, hormonal balance, micronutrient deficiencies and more) and sports performance. TNT is physician endorsed and has helped thousands achieve and sustain their goals.
TNT has a comprehensive approach that addresses the entire individuals needs. Starting with an extensive assessment & followed by a custom-built nutrition plan & exercise guidelines. TNT ensures it fits everyone's lifestyle & dietary objectives. TNT's goal is to not only help others attain their goal but more importantly how to sustain their results.
TNT has a passionate team of Dietitians and Health Educators who work with individuals 1:1, every step of the way. TNT works with clients in person as well as remote. Lastly, TNT also has a corporate wellness division and provides on-site wellness services for many of our local Charlotte businesses.
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In the Game Fitness is committed to serving teenage girls through comprehensive, safe, skill specific athletic inspired training programs. The four pillars of In the Game FItness are: Mindset, Nutrition, Training, and Recovery. Founder Sarah Stack believes in providing a nurturing, supportive, and fun community for high school age girls who both play competitive sports, and those who just want to have a more active lifestyle. Sarah is a Certified Personal Trainer (ACE,) a Fitness Nutrition Specialist (ACE,) a Stretch and Flexibility Coach (NASM) and mom to a daughter (and son.)
In the Game Fitness was created to fill a void in the training options available to teenage girls, both those who play competitive sports and those who are simply interested in fitness. We've created a unique program that goes beyond physical training, and incorporates nutrition information and mindset work.
We are what we eat, and the link between how we fuel our bodies, and how our bodies perform is undeniable. Talking about nutrition to teen girls does not have to be tricky or taboo. It doesn't have to be a discussion about calories or fad diets either. Giving girls solid nutritional information about how what they eat impacts how they perform in sports and daily life isn't complicated, and they truly want to know this information!
Studies show that around the age of 14, many girls who have played sports their entire lives decide to quit their sport(s). There are many lifelong benefits for girls who continue to to play sports throughout adolescence, so the trend of quitting around 14 years old is disappointing. Many of the sited reasons why girls decide to abandon their athletic careers at such a young age are rooted in social concerns, body image issues, and a lack of professional role models. In the Game Fitness will address these concerns from the inside out with mindset work.
This three pronged approach to training: the physical, nutritional, and mental; will train the whole athlete to better prepare her to compete in her sport(s), to give her the confidence to be able to walk into any weight room and know exactly what to do with the equipment and how to maintain proper form, and will help prepare her for whatever her future holds.
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Author of 11 Books "The Stroke of An Artist, The Journey of A Fitness Trainer and a Stroke Survivor", & "Tipping Toward Balance, A Fitness Trainer's Guide to Stability and Walking." "Stroke Recovery, What Now? When Physical Therapy Ends, But Your Recovery Continues" & "The Power of Your Spine, How Back Strength and Posture Pilots The Entire Body" "Dear Stroke You Suck", "Stroke Recovery-Regaining Arm Movement" "Stroke Recovery-Leg Stability & Walking Gait", "Your Brain, The Engine to Your Body", Your Brain - Kid's Edition", "Biomechanics of Your Body", and “What’s Next?”
Tracy has been in the fitness industry full time for over 25 years. Tracy is the owner of Tracy's Personal Training, Pilates & Yoga Studio. 2021 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and and a 2020 IDEA PERSONAL TRAINER OF THE YEAR Finalist.
AFAA Examiner, Biomechanics Specialist, ACE-Pain Free Movement Specialist, Stroke Recovery & Exercise Specialist, Diploma in Nutrition and more. I am a certified Reiki Master, 200 RYT Yoga & Pilates Teacher,
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Derith Cass is a lover of life, fitness, and the human connection. Derith is a 22- year veteran of coaching people from all walks of life as they begin, and endure, their individual exploration to healthfulness. As an athlete, she fell in love with the beauty and intricacy of movement and has shared that passion ever since. Derith was able to inspire others to move while she taught group fitness classes and taught teachers as a Group X Manager of four facilities, all ultimately leading to presenting as a BodyCombat Trainer for Les Mills, North America. But, she missed the human connection, the one-on-one, the deep bond that is formed when you see someone transform, physically and mentally, right before your eyes. Currently, Derith is personal training, coaching small group training classes, & coaching one-on-one on behaviors & habits.
Phan Nueman Sr. is the CEO/Senior Solution Engineer for ProTech Systems with over 28 years of professional experience in the management of information technology, Network Architecture engineering, Managed services, Voice over IP, Etc. Phan designed, implemented, and managed a large network infrastructure that supported over 360,000 employees. Phan has worked with Bank of America, Hewlett-Packard (HP) Cisco Systems. Phan utilized his knowledge as a data scientist to help design, model, and network infrastructure for major organizations for over 22 years.
Protech Systems has been in business for over 21 years and is well known as the best IT support company in Charlotte and the surrounding area. Phan is also certified as a forensic network engineer with specialties in network intrusion detection. He is an advocate for online safety. Phan, the owner, and CEO at ProTech Systems utilizes their 79 years of experience combined to help their clients manage their IT networks. They believe in partnering with their clients to help them grow their businesses.
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Episode 6 Is a special one! In this episode, I get to interview a new friend of mine I met at one of my Anytime Fitness location in Wesley Chapel, NC. Vonezell Pittman is a very smart individual. He was not only was a Division 1 Football and Track and Field Athlete, but he also got a chance to play both Arena football for the famous Iowa Barnstormers, and he also received an invite to a NFL football training camp for the New England Patriots. Vonezell has since left sports but is now serving underserved communities with his wealth of knowledge and experience in the real estate and small business industry. Vonezell posses many talents, but what stuck out to me most was his ability to connect with people on all levels. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much I did recording it.
Vonezell Pittman has experience in the commercial real estate and small business industry. He has served as a Capital Markets Consultant for over 12 years serving several financial institutions, private funds that focus on serving rural and underserved communities. Vonezell holds a Bachelor of Business from Gardner Webb University and is based in Charlotte, NC.
As a Capital Markets Advisor, he has spent a great amount of time raising capital, implementing capital deployment strategies, sourcing new opportunities, structuring, and building strategic partnerships. His natural gifting allows him to build and cultivate strong business & personal relationships. His heart points him towards projects in rural and underserved communities. The importance of rebuilding and transforming these communities are key factors that sustains his drive.
Vonezell is called to advance the Kingdom of God through the marketplace. He serves ministries and faith-based organizations providing leadership for development projects, spirit filled entrepreneurs and serving the vision of local ministries through his network of strategic partners. He has been a key part of assisting CDFI’s with growing their assets while increasing their NOI. He has also been a part of developing mass home building projects for communities, multifamily developments, health care facilities, hotels, special use facilities and more.
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In this episode, we get to hear from an individual who not only chased their dream, but got a chance to live it. Even though it was brief, Jon got to experience something many are afraid to chase because they are afraid to fail. The best part of this story is Jon was his country's first Major League Baseball umpire. Now, that is a milestone!!
He made his debut on 16 May 2014, becoming the first MLB professional umpire to have been born in Australia. Jon was an umpire primarily in Minor League Baseball (MiLB), working in the Midwest League (2006), Northwest League (2006), California League (2007), Eastern League (2008–2010), and International League (2011–2015).During the 2014 season, he umpired nine MLB games. In 2015, Jon worked MLB spring training games, but did not umpire any regular season games; unfortunately he was released by MiLB after the season.
Jon continues to live out his dream today, but now at the NCAA Division 1 level, with aspirations to umpire at the NCAA Championship game in Omaha, Nebraska. Jon also stays busy with working with the https://www.woundedwarriorua.org/ What a phenomenal way to help others by using your skills to help others learn a new skill and help someone else reach their dream. If you are interested in helping, donating or just interested in learning more, please contact Jon at jon.byrne@woundedwarriorua.org
Jon's story is inspirational and motivational, so sit back and enjoy Jon tell is story about achieving his dream and the work it took to get there.
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We were so glad to have had Jenna Mango, a best selling author of Choose to R1se and fitness professional on our show. In this episode, you will here from an individual who literally picked up her entire life from a small town in Connecticut, and moved all the way across the country to San Diego, California. I am not sure about what you think about this, but in my mind, that takes courage and confidence in yourself and your abilities to be successful. Below is a little more about Jenna and her background.
Jenna Mango currently works at Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, as a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Coach. She has a master’s degree from Western Connecticut State University in Applied Behavior Analysis and a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Connecticut State University in Psychology. She was a former collegiate field hockey player. Upon graduation she accepted the position of Assistant Field Hockey Coach at Western Connecticut University and spent four seasons with the team.
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Travis Barnes became a best-selling author, international presenter, founder and franchisor of Journey Fitness 333 he spent a decade of his life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Upon returning home to his wife and daughter he worked hard to grow himself in the fitness industry so he could buy his family a home of their own. 2 months after buying their home Tropical Storm Lee caused it to be flooded to the second floor. Approximately 1 year after the flood while still rebuilding their home and during the Christmas holiday season Travis was let go from his employment as COO for a local fitness company. After he and his wife spent 6 months as traveling trainers and while still living on an unemployment check and in a FEMA trailer, they began what is now a fitness franchise . Most recently and with the rest of the industry Travis has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic by redesigning his business. Travis has used the pandemic as an opportunity to instead of returning to business as normal, he has returned to business as better than normal. Travis is an Overcomer and founder of the Overcomers Podcast. He will help you to overcome adversity and live your dreams. Contact Travis at: Podcast: Overcomers Podcast - Listen on Apple Instagram - @travisbarnes333 Facebook - Travis Barnes Web: www.journeyfitness333.com Web: www.travisbarnes.com
As Founder and Principal of Joon Solutions, Ghazale Johnston assists individuals in discovering meaningful career possibilities. Ghazale specializes in equipping aspiring young professionals, purpose-driven entrepreneurs and motivated women with fundamental strategies, tools and confidence to achieve personal and professional goals. An avid storyteller, Ghazale coaches individuals on how to use their story to navigate transitions and create new professional pathways. She creates content and speaks publicly on various topics including helping women re-enter the workforce; advancing social causes; and the gifts and lessons she has gained as an immigrant.
Ghazale is regularly involved in programs that address the emotional and educational needs of children impacted by trauma and poverty, which includes serving on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. Her focus on education extends to her leadership roles at North Carolina State University. Ghazale is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the NC State University Foundation Board, is on the Leadership Council for the Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy and is a member of the Wolfpack Investor Network.
Prior to launching Joon Solutions, Ghazale served as the Chief Operating Officer for Daymaker- a compassion platform that helps companies engage their employees through intentional acts of giving and service. During her five year tenure, Ghazale led the growth of the platform as it engaged 50+ corporate clients, 25,000 end users (donors) and 100 non-profit organizations who distributed gifts via Daymaker to over 30,000 under-resourced children. Ghazale continues to advise Daymaker on strategic priorities and growth initiatives.
Ghazale formerly spent 20 years at Accenture where she was a Partner/Managing Director in the Financial Services practice. In 2013, she was a winner of the Charlotte Business Journal 40 under 40 award.
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This episode is one that brings us a different viewpoint of life, business and fitness from an individual who came to the United States after living his entire life in Germany.
Marco does a nice job telling his view of how the fitness industry differs in approach and style in Europe vs the United States. Marco had a life change after a long career in Europe, that forced him to make a decision to leave what he knew and was comfortable with, and take a leap to go to a new country and start all over. After overcoming some initial struggles Marco was able to use his past experiences to his advantage and utilize that knowledge to make a difference in many lives.
Marco has a Masters Degree in Sport Science, Sports Management, Certified Fitness and Athletic Coach, Certified Group Fitness Master Instructor, Certified TRX Instructor, REHAB Certified, Certified Nutrition Coach and Certified CPR/First Aid/AED
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