Huuuuge episode today in so many ways! Andrew Mavridis is an undefeated pro MMA fighter out of Lloydminster Alberta. Not only is this my first conversation with a pro fighter but it also kicks off the first Monday of Lloydminster May where every Monday this month will be an interview with someone from Lloyd! This conversation was exactly what I have been itching for, we chatted about Andrew’s MMA journey, fighter pay, weight cutting, MMA media, the business around fighting, rulesets, female MMA dominance and much much more. It was so fun to talk the sport I love with someone who is just as passionate and able to provide real insight to all the curiosities I had time to ask him about! Even if you are not a fight fan I truly believe this conversation gives some real insight on the strengths of the sport and what makes it so exhilarating to be a fan of.
I would also like to bring some attention to some amazing guys with an amazing goal to raise money for children. Shaun Newman and Ken Rutherford, two of the guys you will be hearing from on the Vondubcast this month are doing a 1000+km bike ride in Saskatchewan for local school breakfast programs among other things. Check out the social media for bike for breakfast at @bikeforbreakfast and give what you can. This is a great project from some great guys!
Also please check out my wonderful girlfriends new company Open Air Collective | Landscape Design and Consulting @openairlanddesign. She has worked immensely hard and there couldn’t be a better time to tackle that landscaping project around the house, the shop or anywhere else and you might as well have it designed locally!
