Welcome to "The Brilliant Resilient Experience," where the journey of life is embraced in all its complexity and beauty. Hosted by Bre Eckert, this podcast serves as a beacon for those in search of authentic tales of perseverance, determination, and grit. With introspective solo episodes, Bre dives deep into personal reflections, extracting lessons from life's highs and lows. But that's not all. Each guest episode unveils the inspiring stories of individuals who have triumphed over adversity, offering a compelling tapestry of human resilience. From tales of personal redemption to awe-inspiring accounts of purpose-driven lives, every episode is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Join us, and bear witness to the transformative power of resilience and the brilliance that emerges from it. Whether you're in need of a spark of motivation or seeking solace in shared experiences, this podcast is guaranteed to inspire you to seek more out of life.
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Welcome back to The Brilliant Resilient Experience podcast. This week, we sit down with Terrell Ursery, who recently won his kickboxing match at Fight Sports STL. Terrell is a weightlifter turned fighter based in St. Louis, MO. He trains at Modern Combat Systems under coach Jared Daniels-Block. In this episode, we discuss Terrell’s training routine, his mindset, as well as his perspective and various combat sports topics. This was an incredible conversation that you don’t want to miss. Thank you...
Join us in this exclusive episode of 'The Brilliant Resilient Experience' as we catch up with Josh Augustine, a rising MMA star hailing from St. Charles, Missouri, now fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He has a professional record of 7-3 and is coming off of a dominant win in November over Nick Maupin. In this episode, Josh talks about his goal of fighting in the UFC, training at Xtreme Couture, the current UFC featherweight division, and what we can expect to see in his highly-anticipated figh...
Thank you for tuning in to "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" podcast. In today's episode, we catch up with pro MMA fighter Ray "Sweet Baby" Hayes, hailing from Lebanon, Missouri. With a professional record of 4-0 and all finishes achieved in the first round, Ray is on his way to making a huge name for himself in mixed martial arts. Since his last appearance on the podcast, he has put together 2 more professional wins, and already has his 5th fight scheduled for July 27th in FAC. In this episo...
Welcome to another episode of "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" as we chat with amateur MMA fighter, Clayton Berry. Clayton is from St. Louis, MO and trains at Saint Charles MMA under head coach Mike Rogers. In this episode, Clayton talks about his big win in Nemesis Fighting Alliance, his martial arts background, moving down to bantamweight, Poirier vs Makhachev predictions, and more! Clayton began wrestling at an early age, which has prepared him for the intense training and discipline requ...
This week's episode has a health & fitness focus as we sit down with Matt Owen, former athlete turned owner and strength & conditioning coach at Project Deliverance in St. Louis. Matt has coached athletes in numerous different sports, but has been noticed recently for his work with UFC fighter, Sean Woodson. In addition to training Sean, Matt trains multiple professional MMA fighters and talks about the unique and individualized approach he takes with these athletes. With UFC St. Louis o...
Welcome to another episode of "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" as we sit down with pro MMA fighter, Jordan Howard. Jordan is originally from Jefferson City, MO and trains at Wolves Den Training Center under coach Andrew Ebers. In this episode, Jordan talks about his martial arts background, moving down to flyweight, becoming a father, and more!In addition to his MMA career, Jordan and his family run the ATA Taekwondo school in O'Fallon, MO. We discussed his unique experience coming from a ma...
Today's special guest is Macomb, Michigan-based MMA fighter, Shelby LaBonty! Shelby trains at Macomb Martial Arts and has competed in amateur MMA, karate, and high school wrestling. Shelby has been training karate since she was 6 years old and mixed martial arts since she was 14 In this episode, we discussed her background in martial arts, the growth of women's MMA, her decision to move up to the strawweight division, her upcoming grappling match, and more!Instagram: @ shelbytheshowstopper...
Welcome to another episode of "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" as we sit down with pro MMA fighter, Danny Moriarty. Danny is based out of St. Louis, Missouri and trains at Wolves Den Training Center under coach Andrew Ebers. In this conversation, Danny shares his MMA journey and the impact that fighting has had on his life. In addition to fighting, Danny is a commentator for Stand Up Fight Series, a St. Louis-based kickboxing promotion. We kicked off this conversation by diving into the upco...
Today's special guest is St. Louis-based MMA fighter, Jose DeAvila-Diaz! Jose trains at Finney's MMA and has competed in both amateur MMA and kickboxing. Jose has been training boxing and martial arts since he was very young, and he has an upcoming fight in Southern Indiana Combat Production! In this episode, we discussed his upcoming fight, his martial arts journey from the beginning, balancing family and work with fighting, his team at Finney's MMA, and the Mexican fighting spirit.
Today's special guest is former One FC vet, James Nakashima. James has an impressive MMA resume and skillset and is looking to make his return to the cage very soon! James carries a professional record of 12-3 in MMA. He has competed in top MMA promotions including ONE FC and LFA. In this conversation, James details his move to Austin, TX to train with elite competitors including Garry Tonon at Renzo Gracie in Austin which is led by BJJ legend, John Danaher. He also talked about his time off fro...
Today's special guest is Canada-based fighter, Jhonson Garzon. This is his second time coming on the show, and this time he has some fight news to share with us! From the world of Muay Thai to MMA, to becoming a 2-0 pro boxer, Jhonson has truly done it all! In this episode, we talk about his upcoming boxing fight in Calgary, his approach to boxing training and sparring, the current state of MMA and combat sports, and more!
Learn all about the St. Louis combat sports scene on this week's episode of "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" podcast. Danny Wright is a fighter turned MMA media personality who has an infectious passion for the sport, especially when it comes to the local scene. Danny hosts the red carpet show in Nemesis Fighting Alliance and uses his platform to give exposure to up-and-coming fighters in the St. Louis area with his fighter interviews. In this episode, we recapped all the action from NFA 16:...
Step into the world of mixed martial arts with pro MMA fighter Jesse Martinelli on this week's episode of "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" podcast. Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Jesse trains at ES MMA & Fitness under the expert guidance of coach Erik Steenberg. With a professional MMA record of 3-1 and an undefeated amateur record of 6-0, Jesse brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. Join us as Jesse shares his background in martial arts, offering a glimpse int...
Thank you for tuning in to "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" podcast. This week we sit down with pro MMA fighter Ray "Sweet Baby" Hayes, hailing from Lebanon, Missouri. With an impeccable professional record of 2-0 and all finishes achieved in the first round, Ray is a force to be reckoned with in the cage. Discover how Ray manages to balance his fighting career with a demanding job that has him working six days a week, showcasing the true essence of resilience and dedication. His dedication ...
UFC Vet, Dakota Bush, joins us on this episode of "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" podcast! 🎙️ Based out of Cuba, Missouri, Dakota Bush is over a decade into his MMA career. He carries a professional record of 11-4 and is currently riding a 3 fight win streak. Dakota has an upcoming fight in Nemesis Fighting Alliance in his home state of Missouri, but is currently training in Florida in an effort to secure this victory and make it back to the UFC. Join us as we delve into Dakota's training ...
Get ready to dive into the world of local kickboxer, Ian Houston, on this episode of "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" podcast! 🎙️ Based out of St. Louis, Missouri, Ian Houston began has kickboxing career after just 6 months of training. He made his debut on the Shamrock FC stage and has improved to 2-0 in just a few short months. In his first ever podcast appearance, Ian Houston walks us through his journey in combat sports and his aspirations for the future. He talks about what this sport ...
Welcome to The Brilliant Resilient Experience Podcast! On today's episode, we have Lead Correspondent at Cageside Press, Gabriel Gonzalez. Gabriel is not only a dynamic interviewer and personality, but he's also extremely knowledgeable and a true fan of combat sports. In this conversation, we discuss the controversial result at UFC 297: Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis, what it means to be a part of MMA media, advice to up and coming journalists, and his work at Cageside Press. Tune in to th...
Prepare for an unfiltered exploration into resilience and purpose with Cary Caprio, a martial artist turned bare knuckle boxer, on this episode of "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" podcast! 🎙️ Join us as Cary opens up about his compelling background in martial arts. Discover the inspiring story of how Cary faced and conquered the challenges of Crohn's disease, emerging as a true warrior both inside and outside the ring. Cary shares his profound insights into finding purpose and meaning in li...
Dive deep into the world of combat sports with our extraordinary guest, Erik Steenberg, former pro fighter turned owner and head coach of ES MMA & Fitness in St. Louis. Join us on this captivating episode of "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" podcast, where purpose-driven stories come to life! 🎙️In this conversation, Erik shares his profound insights on the transformative power of martial arts, discussing its impact on his students and the crucial elements that make a great fighter. We al...
Join us as amateur MMA fighter, Logan Jones, talks about his most recent victory in Nemesis Fighting Alliance, how he got into MMA, and what his goals are for the future!In this episode we dive deep into what it takes to be successful as a fighter, the impact of weight cutting, the importance of loving the process, and more! Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes! 🚀🎥 Follow Logan Jones on Instagram: @jonzey20
Hey guys thanks for tuning in on this holiday week. I've got a special solo episode today reflecting on 2023 and what I want my new year to look like. I hope you all have had a great holiday season so far, and I wish you all nothing but the best in 2024!
Welcome to another episode of The Brilliant Resilient Experience Podcast! Today we're bringing back an OG guest, Sam Primeaux. Prepare to be inspired as Sam continues to overcome the odds. In the first episode with Sam, he shared his story of becoming paralyzed at the age of 17 due to a motorcycle accident. Since then he has gone on to compete in his first bodybuilding show and prove that nothing is IMpossible. Sam is also the founder of Inner Animal, which is a fitness clothing line inspired by...
Welcome back to another episode of The BRE Podcast! Today's guest will open your eyes to a different perspective on sleep and how it affects the mind and body. Join us on "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" as Thomas Hinton II shares his insight from 15 years of experience in sleep medicine. In this episode, we discussed Thomas' background in sleep, what inspired him to get into the field, and his current work with pro level and Olympic athletes. We talked about the impact of sleep on athletic ...
Join us as amateur combat sports athlete, Kendall Whited, takes us through his evolution in martial arts, from his high school wrestling days to discovering his true passion for striking and boxing under the guidance of ES MMA owner and head coach, Erik Steenberg. 🤼♂️💥In this engaging conversation, Kendall dives deep into the grit and determination it takes to pursue a career in the world of combat sports. Gain insights into his training regimen, the lessons he's learned in his fighting caree...
Welcome to another episode of "The Brilliant Resilient Experience" as we sit down with the incredibly talented Ashley Pryor, a multi-faceted artist, kickboxer, and actress hailing from St. Louis (originally from Mississippi). In this conversation, Ashley shares the story of her journey through martial arts, discussing the profound impact that fighting has had on her life.From the adrenaline of the ring to the expressive canvas of her artwork, Ashley walks us through her career, her passions, and...
It’s been a while since I’ve done a solo episode! I wanted to dedicate this episode to everything I’m thankful for. I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving with their family! Love y’all ❤️
Today's special guest is Canada-based fighter, Jhonson Garzon. A force to be reckoned with in Muay Thai and MMA, Jhonson shares his awe-inspiring transition into the world of professional boxing and the relentless pursuit of his dreams. In our conversation, we explore the unique challenges Jhonson faced while navigating multiple disciplines within the combat sports arena. From the world of Muay Thai to MMA, to becoming a 2-0 pro boxer, Jhonson's journey unfolds as a testament to his multi-facete...
Welcome to another episode of "The Brilliant Resilient Experience"! 🎙️ In this edition, join me, your host Bre Eckert, as I sit down with the dynamic duo, David and Maria, founders of the fitness apparel brand, Sins N Vices. 🌟Dive deep into their inspiring journey as we explore how they built their brand from the ground up, navigating the challenges and triumphs that come with entrepreneurship. Uncover the secrets behind the Sins N Vices success story and the resilience it takes to turn dreams...
🚀 Thank you for tuning in to "The Brilliant Resilient Experience"! Join your host, Bre Eckert, as she welcomes the charismatic Eric Brown. Eric is the host of the St. Louis Podcast and CSO at the cutting-edge digital marketing firm, VIE Media.🤩 In this unforgettable episode, we recap the recent Stand Up Fight Series event that took place on November 11th. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of laughter and insights as we delve into the realms of stand-up comedy, podcasts, and the fascinating wo...
