Travis Smith is a seasoned leader and innovative thinker in the world of packaging and logistics. As the Vice President of Coaching at Ernest Packaging Solutions, Travis brings more than two decades of experience driving transformative strategies that challenge industry norms. Known for his energetic leadership and relentless commitment to customer success, he plays a vital role in shaping Ernest’s bold, people-first approach to business. 00:03:17 Exploring Travis’s Defining Moment at BYU 00:07:...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 170
Cat and Nat are the power duo that have redefined real talk for moms everywhere. They are known for their hilarious unfiltered conversations that have helped them amass a huge online community and following. Cat and Nat discuss the highs and lows of parenting, youth sports, and what resilience looks like when you are raising kids, running a business, and keeping it real. 00:03:35 Cat and Nat's Hinge Moment 00:06:50 Humor and the Power of Truth 00:09:40 Making an Impact and Building a Community 0...
Jun 13, 2025•50 min•Ep. 169
Greg Kampe has been the head basketball coach for 40 seasons at Oakland University. He is the longest tenured coach at one institution. Coach Kampe has racked up more than 700 wins during his career. He is in the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. 00:08:50 Gaining Respect as a Coach 00:14:26 Life as a Team Sport 00:18:51 Balancing Team and Individual Aspect 00:23:10 Adapt or Die 00:34:43 Beyond the Win or Loss 00:44:07 Reflection After NC State Game 00:49:15 Hinge Moment After Kentucky Win 00:52:15 C...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 168
Joe Maddon coached in baseball for over 4 decades. He was 3x MLB manager of the year. He coached the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2006, in 2008 won the American League Pennant. In 2016, coach Maddon managed the Cubs in their first World Series title since 1908. 4:50 The Skills And Traits Of A New Young Prodigy 7:15 The Instinct Of Having That “It” Factor 9:53 Win Hard For 30 Lose Hard For 30 12:29 The Hinge Moment Of Getting Advice On A Plane 19:09 The Difference Between Leadership Over Time 22:57 Lo...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 167
Travis Horn is The Balance Guru. He is a two time Guinness Book of World Records holder. He holds the record for greatest height to hold a handstand on interlocking platforms at 18 feet 5 inches. He also holds the record for highest hippie jump on a longboard. Travis was a contestant on the Go Big Show. He is a Marine Veteran, humanitarian, and has a new venture Heritage Reserve Guatemala Coffee. Travis is currently a contestant on America's Got Talent Season 20. 4:36 The 2nd Home In Guatemala 1...
May 02, 2025•59 min•Ep. 166
Dr. Kevin Chapman is a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Chapman is the director at the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Kevin received his doctorate from the University of Louisville. He completed his undergraduate at Centre College. He was also a 2 sport athlete in track and football. Author of "Mastering Our Emotions: Biblical Principles for Emotional Health. 5:18 God's Word To Write The Books 7:20 God Working Through You 9:3...
Apr 18, 2025•49 min•Ep. 165
The Twins, Owen and Josh Finnerty are the owners of The Golf Sock. Josh graduated from Cal Tech and played soccer. Josh is the leader in research and design of The Golf Sock. Owen played soccer at both Michigan and Michigan State. He handles the day-to-day operations for The Golf Sock. Their mission is to improve your golf game with a sock designed for the way you play. 4:12 Two Different College Lives 7:23 The Story Behind The Socks 9:42 The X Factor Behind The Sock 11:54 Struggles In The First...
Apr 04, 2025•41 min•Ep. 164
Chloë McCardel holds multiple long distance swimming records. In October 2021 she set the record for the most English Channel crossings at 44. She also holds the Australian record for triple non-stop crossing of the English Channel. Chloë is a speaker and coach, having coached many marathon swimmers. She is also an advocate for domestic violence victims and involved in Marine Rescue - NSW (New South Wales) “Volunteers Saving Lives on the Water.” 4:00 The Hinge Moment Of Starting Swimming From Pu...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 163
Jeremy Warriner is an advocate for Accessible Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He is a motivational speaker. Jeremy’s goal is to raise awareness for the needs of people with disabilities. His mission statement is finding strength in traumatic events and living a resilient life. Walking Spirit is the foundation and their goal is pioneering disability advocacy. 3:48 A Youthful Troublemaker Introduced To Karate 6:38 The Thought Of Losing It All 8:17 The Hinge Moment Of A Vehicle Accident 18:32 Ref...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 162
Kyle Gabbard is a triathlete and current student at Indiana University. Kyle is an Ironman. He completed his first Ironman in 2020. Since then he has done 3 full Ironmans and 6 half Ironmans. Kyle qualified for the World Ironman Championship - Kona this past year. He qualified by winning his age group (18-24) in the Chattanooga Ironman. All this in addition to being an Evans Scholar. 3:56 Starting As A Caddy 5:47 Life Lessons As A Caddy 7:12 Number One Memory From Caddying 9:34 The Importance O...
Feb 21, 2025•51 min•Ep. 161
Jared Blank is Chief Of Staff at the University of Texas Football. He has been director of ops at USC and University of Washington. Jared completed the World Marathon Challenge which is 7 marathons, 7 continents, in 7 days. He has written a book titled " Running The Distance." At the age of 5, he discovered he had sensory processing issues and dyslexia. Jared is an advocate for dyslexia awareness and continues to raise funds for the International Dyslexia Association. 4:02 Capable Of Anything En...
Feb 07, 2025•40 min•Ep. 160
Phillis Meti is a 5 time world long drive champion from New Zealand. She won the Volvik World Long Drive championship title in 2006, 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2024. Phillis won her first title in 2006 at the age of 19. She is a world record holder at 414 yards. Phillis is also a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit which is a prestigious honor. 5:07 Beginnings With Netball 6:52 The Start To A Famous Golf Career 9:28 The Mental Toughness Of Training As An Underdog 11:17 Life After Winning A World ...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 159
Chas Narramore played collegiate golf at Middle Tennessee State University. He played professional golf for 9 years on the Korn Ferry and Latin America Tour. He was a collegiate golf coach at the University of Tennessee. Chas started Back Nine Coaching with his partner Brooke Pancake. Back Nine Coaching focuses on player development and recruitment. 3:00 Nine Times At Q School 6:59 The Korn Ferry Tour 10:16 Winning The State Junior 11:53 The Coaching Journey 13:47 The Increasing Skill With Youth...
Jan 10, 2025•55 min•Ep. 158
Mike Small has been the head men’s golf coach at the University of Illinois since 2000. He has been the Big Ten Coach of the Year multiple times. He was named Midwest Coach of the Year by the Golf Coaches Association five times. In 2013 Mike was inducted into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame. He has won the PGA Professional Championship three times. Mike has also won the Illinois Championship four times and has played in 13 major championships. 2:41 Playing Better As A Coach Than As A Player 4:46 ...
Dec 30, 2024•51 min•Ep. 157
Joe Skovron is a professional caddy on the PGA Tour. Currently, he caddies for Ludvig Aberg. Joe also caddied for Rickie Fowler for 13 seasons, as well as, Tom Kim for over a season. He's caddied over 50 major PGA events and has been on the bag for multiple wins. 4:31 Old Memories From The NFL 9:51 New Opportunities With Rickie Fowler Turns To 13 Years Of Success 11:16 Success At A Young Age 12:12 Early Regrets As A Young Golfer 14:39 The Mental Toughness Of Growing When The Success Stopped Comi...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 156
Mike Brey is currently an Assistant Coach for the Atlanta Hawks. He was the Head Coach at The University of Notre Dame from 2000-2023, where he holds the record for most wins at 483. Mike has been the National Coach of the year, amongst many other honors. He was Head Coach at Delaware University and Assistant for 8 seasons at Duke University as well as a coach underneath Morgan Wooten at Dematha. 5:23 Learning Under Morgan Wootten 6:41 The Duke Network 8:54 The Ability To Manage People 9:56 Th...
Nov 22, 2024•53 min•Ep. 155
Jermaine Chaney played professional football in the CFL, World Football League and the NFL. He has owned Chaney Financial group since 2004. He is a member of FCA and Big 10 Advisory Board as well as a member of NFL Players Association. He earned his bachelors from Indiana University and his MBA from Grace College. He is a husband and father of four kids. “Making plays that build wealth and tackling debt.” 3:23 An Upbringing In Georgia 5:11 Sibling Rivalry 7:57 The Impact Coaches Have On You 11:0...
Nov 01, 2024•52 min•Ep. 154
Scott Kartvedt is a naval aviator, author, and keynote speaker. He has conducted 5 tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and has received the bronze star for leadership. Scott was selected as a member of the Blue Angels and flew air shows for three seasons. He was a stunt pilot for the movie Top Gun Maverick and is an author of the book "FULL THROTTLE." He is the current president of Blue Angels Foundation. Our guest is Scott Kartvedt - call-sign INTAKE. 3:49 Teaching The Skills Of Mental Toughn...
Oct 18, 2024•53 min•Ep. 153
Tim Cunninghamm is CEO of Smell Taste Technology. He is owner and creator of Lyte Balance electrolyte drink, Lyte Balance is a 100% pure electrolyte concentrate with no calories, sweeteners, preservatives or caffeine. Their slogan is “Go Naked with your Electrolytes”. Our guest is Tim Cunninghamm. For Tim along with his partner Karen Nielsen it was a 30 year process of developing an electrolyte drink. 4:04 The Hinge Moment Of Meeting The Wizard Of Elk 7:57 The Start Of Lyte Balance Electrolyte D...
Oct 04, 2024•34 min•Ep. 152
Allison Barber is the president of Indiana Fever. She has a doctoral degree in leadership. She was previously Chancellor at Western Governors University for 10 years. Dr. Barber worked for many years in the Department of Defense and Red Cross as well. Her newest venture after her tenure at Indiana Fever is Marvella Project, which empowers girls and women in sports. 3:21 A Young Love Story 5:13 Working At The Pentagon 8:37 Developing Skills To Be The Best For The Pentagon 10:58 Stories Of 9/11 13...
Sep 20, 2024•53 min•Ep. 151
Teri M. Brown is an author, podcast host-“online for authors” - connecting readers with characters they’d like to invite to lunch. Winner of 2024 Positive Change Podcast Award. Teri is based in North Carolina. She and her husband have ridden a tandem bicycle across the United States. Join us as we learn about Teri's story. https://www.terimbrown.com/ https://www.terimbrown.com/online-for-authors.html 5:04 Reading from day one 9:38 Creativity across writers 11:14 The Process Of Developing Charact...
Sep 06, 2024•43 min•Ep. 150
Craig Anthony Harper is an author, podcaster, and speaker. His podcast is “The You Project” TYP, they are over 1620 episodes, breathing life into life. Craig is an Aussie, based in Melbourne. Tune in as we discuss Craig's hinge moments, mental toughness, and journey to success. https://craigharper.net/ Instagram @craiganthonyharper 5:57 Building Connections And Experiences With A Crowd 9:36 The Research Of What Its Like Being Around Me 13:46 The Awareness Of How You Think 21:33 Starting Where Yo...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 149
Tiffanee Cook is host of the podcast Roll With The Punches. It was born from the question "Why do some people rise stronger after life’s blows, and what can we learn from them?" In addition, she is a coach, business owner, and Aussie! 2:58-Self Growth After Over 800 Episodes 8:52-A New Person After Podcasting 14:59-The Start Of Tiffanee Cook 19:25-Getting Punched In The Face By Life Is The Best Thing That Can Happen To You 25:37-Struggles With Boundaries 44:21-One Crazy Say Yes Moment 52:03-Deal...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 148
Mike Robertson is president of Robertson Training System and co-owner of IFAST. He has his Masters in Biomechanics and has been in the field since 2000 where started off as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level. In 2008, he started IFAST and within 2 years, was voted top 10 gym by Men’s Health and Fitness magazine. He’s been an assistant coach for the USA World Bench Press Team. Mike hosts the Physical Preparation Podcast which has over 440 episodes. He is also a f...
Jul 19, 2024•48 min•Ep. 147
David Consiglio is a strength and conditioning coach, and has served at Missouri State, Western Illinois, Upper Iowa University, UAB, WKU, Arizona State University, & Grambling State University. He is host of The Powerless Yet Unstoppable podcast. He is a husband and father of three. 04:10-Understanding Strength Coaches 07:39-The Journey Of A Highschool Dropout 15:16-From Struggling With English To Starting A Podcast 21:19-The Experience Of Changing Jobs In College Football 37:22-God's Pres...
Jul 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 146
Fabio Napoleoni is a professional artist. He is known for vivid colors and captivating emotional character set in simple landscapes. He has a heart in every one of his paintings. Fabio has authored 3 childrens' books, the Dragonboy series. He comes from a family of artists,and was born in Puerto Rico. His passion and love of art started at a young age. He was born with asthma so his mother got him art supplies to occupy him in hopes to not overexert his lungs. Tune in today as we delve into Fabi...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 145
Zach Miskovic has been a professional ice hockey player since 2009. That year Zach was signed as a free agent by the Washington Capitals. He has played with ten different teams throughout his professional career. Currently, he is a financial advisor with Thrivent. Zach still coaches junior hockey as well. Tune in today as we discuss not only Zach’s professional hockey journey, but also his transition to his current role in the financial service industry. 07:30 The Beginning Of The Love For Hocke...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 144
Adelaide Aquilla is an elite shot put athlete and two-time NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Champion. She represented the United States at the Tokyo Olympics and won a bronze medal at the Pan American Games. With a personal best throw of 19.6 meters, Adelaide was also honored as the Buckeye of the Year at Ohio State University. Join us as we delve into Adelaide's journey and insights on mental toughness and athletic excellence before she heads to Paris to represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics....
May 24, 2024•44 min•Ep. 143
Dayne Gingrich is a top senior professional pickleball player and renowned mental performance coach with over 16 years of experience. On today’s episode, we dive into Dayne's incredible athletic, professional, and mental toughness journey while exploring his new book Pickleball Mindset: The Blueprint for Peak Performance. More than a lecture between coach and athlete, Pickleball Mindset is a conversation about how to grow and nourish a confident mindset through the turbulent journey we all encou...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 142
Don Freeman and Scott Warr are the hosts of Trail Runner Nation, one of trail running’s oldest and most downloaded podcasts. Trail Runner Nation is devoted to sharing knowledge and advice with the trail running community, catering to everyone from beginners to the pros! Tune in as we dive into discussions about the mental toughness strategies behind ultra-running, the psychology of competing at the highest level, and the most effective way to learn. 07:49 The Most Powerful Way To Learn 13:25 Sta...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 141
