At the age of 18 Travis was inducted into the world of cause driven adventure when he and a friend spent a year cycling 17,000km across four continents raising over $100k for vulnerable children. It was on the tour where Travis penned a vision for an organisation called Appletree. After studying, Travis spent a year in Thailand working in the dive industry. His experience of the devastating 2004 tsunami catalysed a return to South Africa with a renewed fervour to work with people. Upon return, T...
Jan 19, 2021•28 min
Ross is a Media and technology executive Ross has been named CEO of venture-backed mystical product and services start-up Sanctuary , where he will work to scale the company in its next phase of development Prior to joining Sanctuary, Ross was the SVP of Business Development and Strategy at Epix, an MGM company, where he led business development and strategy including expanding digital distribution footprint through innovative deals with Roku, VRV and other leading platforms; he was also Vice Pr...
Jan 15, 2021•28 min
Shelby A seasoned journalist and top-ranked podcaster, her work and podcasts have been featured everywhere from The New York Times and The San Diego Union Tribune to Outside Magazine, and ESPN. Curious about her subjects and willing to go to great lengths in her research, Shelby has surfed from New Jersey to New Zealand, studied with a breath guru, fasted for six days on only water, paddled down a portion of the Amazon River, given up talking (for not very long) and interviewed countless CEOs, a...
Jan 13, 2021•34 min
Hoby knows a thing or two about pushing potential—he has helped lead major companies like Volcom, Nike, and Skullcandy, competed in Ironman races and Crossfit games, and is a founding member of the Liminal Collective, a group whose mission is “to advance the limitless potential of humans, preparing and supporting those who take pioneering steps in extreme, unexplored, and unknown spaces.” Whether he’s training, trail running, mountain biking or adventuring, Hoby loves to push himself and those a...
Jan 11, 2021•34 min
Justin Blair, he has a very unique and interesting background: Born and raised in Queens and Manhattan. Worked on a fishing boat above the arctic circle after college. Left college for a year to take a survival course in Kenya - stuck around Africa for a year with a book bag full of clothes - Zaire, Congo, Camaroon, etc. Caught cerebral malaria while there but came down with it in Egypt - evacuated to Israel for medical care by the US embassy. Crazy story. Founded and operated the Church St Boxi...
Jan 08, 2021•32 min
Mike is a med device veteran who brings more than 30 years of sales and marketing experience in the medical device industry, currently serves as President and CEO Vomaris Innovations. Outside of work, mike found a passion for endurance athletics. He completed seven Ironman Triathlons, twelve marathons, and a first ultra 50-mile. He finds that training for endurance sports is similar to business – you start with the end in mind. But perhaps the most critical elements are the incremental steps you...
Jan 06, 2021•32 min
Ross is an Experienced CEO and entrepreneur who founded, ran and sold 2 technology analyst firms – Display Search and Young Market Research (YMR). He is now running another rapidly growing display market research, consulting and events firm called DSCC In addition to being a CEO he is IRONMAN University certified coach who has completed 12 IRONMAN triathlons in 4 years. He Qualified for 2016 Kona World Championships, and completed a half Ironman in under 5 hours (4:57). But he has a crazy story ...
Jan 04, 2021•33 min
Luke Bodensteiner is the Chief of Sport Development for Utah Olympic Legacy, which is working to define Utah’s long-term goals for youth winter sport, and identifying and implementing the best practices that will cultivate the culture required to achieve those goals. Formerly an executive of U.S. Ski & Snowboard as Chief of Sport, Luke led the U.S. Ski Teams, the national training and education Center of Excellence in Park City, Utah, its sport science and medical programs, coach education a...
Dec 21, 2020•33 min
Kalinda is a strategist, advocate and brand developer who brings the art and science of strategic thinking to her clients. For more than two decades, Kalinda worked across a range of business roles in executive leadership, as an entrepreneur, advisor and consultant creating and developing with global brands. Kalinda’s formative experience training as a competitive figure skater provided the foundation for her drive, discipline and combination of analytical and creative thinking. She attributes t...
Dec 18, 2020•30 min
Joe Jacobi is an Olympic Gold Medalist and Performance Coach who collaborates with leaders & teams by getting them outside the day-to-day rush of life and bringing focus to what truly matters most. His strategies and concepts help people to perform their best without compromising their lives by showing them how to slow down, do less, and embrace simplicity. Joe continually refines and incorporates these principles into his own life at his Pyrenees mountains home beside the 1992 Olympic Canoe...
Dec 16, 2020•37 min
He is a Senior sports and entertainment executive actively leading in the digital, strategic and operational transformation of global media with 20+ years of international experience at Red Bull, WWE, Spotify, iHeartRadio, EMI and Bertelsmann. He is Published author on disruptive media convergence, the evolution of the music industry, and emerging distribution business models. Holds business degrees from Harvard University and the European Business School and currently lives with his family in b...
Dec 11, 2020•36 min
Here at Grüvi, we strive to create an inclusive community focused on making better choices within our daily lives. We truly believe in a world where we don’t always feel inclined to drink in a social setting, and a world where everyone can feel comfortable, regardless of what’s in their cup. Our mission is simple- help others be healthy and stay social, one drink at a time. We sought to create a line of craft, non-alcoholic beers and wine because you deserve it. Your health is your wealth, and t...
Dec 07, 2020•38 min
Today’s guest are a little different than most that I have had on the show. They are actually brothers, Danny and Don Monistere. They come from exciting, varied and eclectic backgrounds in sport, from body building, track, running, martial arts and more. In addition they also excel in the business world. Danny Monistere-https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-monistere-0203a74/ In his current role as SVP – Client Solutions, Danny Monistere leads the Local Watch and Audio Policy & Guidelines depart...
Dec 04, 2020•36 min
Amy founded Stanton & Company (S&Co) with a passion for promoting and building positive female role models and messaging for women. Since 2006, when the company opened its doors, S&Co has built a roster of philosophy-driven brands, including exceptional athletes, lifestyle experts, and brands in the healthy, active living space. Amy recently co-authored The Feminine Revolution with Catherine Connors, challenging the idea that femininity is weak, and encouraging women to redefine and ...
Nov 30, 2020•36 min
Mike is the founder of anabolic aliens. Mike started making YouTube fitness videos in 2014 self teaching himself videography, editing, as well as SEO. Now the Anabolic Aliens YouTube channel reaches over 600k+ subscribers worldwide and 80k+ followers on Instagram.. Across all media’s, the Anabolic Aliens brand has amassed a following of over 1mil with multiple sponsorships. Along with his online success, he created the workout app Exerprise which was rated the #1 new health and fitness app in th...
Nov 23, 2020•28 min
Sam began his career in banking. He soon advanced as a high performing leader with First Union and Wachovia Bank, leading teams to record heights of production. Sam started a successful commercial banking and brokerage business he later sold to pursue a lifelong ambition to move west. Sam has been leading companies in business growth and development for decades. Sam currently acts as the VP Of Business Development for ToolCASE LLC a Denver based technology company that is emerging as one of the ...
Nov 20, 2020•39 min
Dr. Jen Welter is the NFL’s First Female Coach, a groundbreaking and barrier-busting force of nature. She is a female trailblazer, a sports pioneer, PhD, passionate leader, world-renowned speaker, entrepreneur and source of inspiration around the globe. Her relentless pursuit of individual excellence and success in challenging the status quo time and time again, fuels her current drive to help others achieve their best—in sports, health and wellness, professional pursuits and in life. https://ww...
Nov 12, 2020•40 min
Chris is a Co-founder of velofix, the largest fleet of Mobile Bike Shops in North America. A first-generation Canadian, Chris was living in Vancouver and frustrated with the traditional brick-and-mortar bike shop experience. The solution? A Mobile repair service that could shake up the retail industry as we knew it. Chris’s management experience includes growing a company to $90 + million and a successful IPO, the launch of an Internet startup that went on to raise $100 million in financing and ...
Nov 06, 2020•32 min
Hans-Petter is the founder and CEO of Zalaris, a global HR and Payroll services org. He is also the Norwegian 2017 E&Y entrepreneur of the year which qualified him for the Global awards in Monaco. Peter is a high level competitive endurance athlete, having raced the Leadville 100 mtb race, Cape Epic in South Africa, and the Norseman for the last couple of years in Norway. He is a family man with 2 sons and he is always looking to push the limits of business, life and sport. https://www.linke...
Nov 02, 2020•31 min
Lex is the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement. He is the current world record holder in the long jump, a four-time Paralympic medalist, a three-time long jump world champion, and an 18-time national champion. He is the only totally blind athlete to ever eclipse the 22-foot barrier in the long jump. If you think that any of this came easy, you should think again. At the age of 19, Lex won his first Paralympic silver medal in the long jump. His...
Oct 29, 2020•34 min
Alex currently acts as CEO of Get Bizzy Inc., a startup beverage company whose mission is to create the highest quality and most convenient beverages on the market. When not working on his business, Alex spends his time mentoring college students and training for ultra-endurance races. Prior to starting Get Bizzy Inc. Alex worked as an Associate at 301 Inc. General Mills' Venture Capital division, as a Marketing Analyst for Cheerios, an M&A Analyst at Lazard Middle Market, Demand Forecast An...
Oct 28, 2020•31 min
Mark's passion is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck so they can pursue their freedom. Depending on the unique situation, Mark’s talent for introducing just the right combination of perspective and process sparks teams to start moving, move faster, or begin moving in the proper direction - with clarity. As a teacher, coach, and facilitator, Mark spends most of his time directly engaged with entrepreneurial leadership teams as a Certified EOS Implementer—helping them implement EOS in their own com...
Oct 26, 2020•31 min
#1 Tom Kingsley https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-kingsley-3109a510/ Tom leads EY's Sports Industry Group in the UK and has worked across Europe, the Middle East and India on strategic engagements across the sporting landscape with clubs, leagues, governing bodies and other rights holders, as well as sponsors and sport-tech businesses. He also led EY's global partnerships with Rugby World Cup in 2015 and the Ryder Cup in 2014. Away from work, Tom spends his life with his wife and twin boys and can...
Oct 22, 2020•38 min
Shawn Boom is a limit pusher. His most recent long-distance finish line was at the Grand2Grand Ultra, a 7-day, self-supported ultramarathon stage race in the Grand Canyon. An endurance athlete and adventurer from childhood, Shawn has climbed to the top of Pico de Orizaba, a snow-capped 18,491’ mountain, run ultra-marathons on active volcanoes, raced in multiple 24-hour solo mountain bike events and competed in several Ironman triathlons. Professionally, Shawn has a 20-year career focus on growin...
Oct 20, 2020•30 min
WHO IS CAM STOUT? · Husband and father of two adult kids. · Corner office law partner for 25+ years. · Starter on Princeton’s NCAA top ten varsity tennis team in 1979. · Accomplished amateur cyclist. · Survivor of two major depressive episodes in 1992 and 2013. · An alcoholic with eight years of sobriety. · A mental health advocate and public speaker who has shared his story over a hundred times around the country to: - Scores of top law firms; and - Forbes top 100 companies, including Chevron a...
Oct 15, 2020•39 min
Peter Murray, a senior sports executive is the Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Murray oversees all business strategy and operations, fighter roster, event management, production, content, and marketing for the mixed martial arts league. The PFL is the first organization ever to present MMA in a true sport format with individual fighters competing in a Regular Season, Playoffs, and World Championship. PFL is distributed on ESPN and additionally ...
Oct 14, 2020•45 min
Jilyne is a four-year NCAA athlete & seven-time NCAA All-American. She is also an alum of the U.S. Ski Team. After retiring from ski racing in 2009, she co-founded a nonprofit organization, ZGiRLS, with fellow US Ski Team alum. They started ZGiRLS because they saw the essential need for confidence-building and mentorship for little girls in sports. ZGiRLS launched in 2012 and has served over 1,000 girls with more than 40,000 mentorship hours invested. They host programs with professional ath...
Oct 12, 2020•32 min
This week’s guest is likely the most stoked and inspirational guest we have had. His name is Roy Tuscany, he is the founder and CEO of the High Fives Foundation. Originally from Waterbury Vermont, and after graduating from the University of Vermont, Roy headed out west to pursue the dream of being a professional Free Skier. In 2006 suffered a life altering injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down and was the catalyst to the creation of High Fives. Roy turned the financial and community...
Oct 09, 2020•28 min
Mark Divine is an expert in human performance as it is displayed in mental toughness, leadership and physical readiness. His work is based on an integral warrior-leader model that he developed and tested on over a thousand special operations candidates worldwide. The integrated training, which involves physical, mental, emotional, intuitional and spiritual training, has resulted in over a 90% success rate for the Spec Ops candidates. It is now taught to executives and corporate teams, tops sport...
Oct 06, 2020•37 min
Jeremy Bhandari was born in Ashland, Massachusetts on June 19, 1996. Unlike the plurality of babies born in the 20th century, Jeremy wriggled into the world in his mother's bedroom, rather than a hospital. His rare arrival on Earth is ironically symbolic with his life story. Before dropping him off to preschool, Jeremy's mother would spread out the sports section in the Boston Globe for her son to examine while he ate his breakfast. Jeremy, at just 4-years-old, would study the MLB standings and ...
Oct 05, 2020•31 min
