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Why Not Me?Episode 30: Kammi Kurtz - Overcoming Obstacles, Fighting The Unknown, Never Underestimate Your Full PotentialMeet 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...2024-08-0652 minWhy Not Me?Episode 29: Kelli Watson - Becoming Who You Are From Where You Came FromKelli 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 live...2024-05-091h 00Why Not Me?Episode 29: Kelli Watson - Becoming Who You Are From Where You CameKelli 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 live...2024-05-081h 00Why Not Me?Episode 28: Jarod Cogswell - Remembering and Discovering Your Own GreatnessJarod 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 p...2024-04-1755 minWhy Not Me?Episode 27: Amber Kivett - Episode 27 - Overcoming Tragedy By Controlling Your MindsetIn 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...2024-02-0949 minWhy Not Me?Episode 26: Amber Kivett - Overcoming Tragedy By Controlling Your Mindset - Part 1In 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...2024-02-0545 minWhy Not Me?Episode 25: Tricia Hoyt - Doing What Is Meant For You and You Alone.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 n...2024-01-291h 04Why Not Me?Episode 24: Kiki Magnuson - Nutrition - One Size Doesn’t Fit All!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...2023-12-1758 minWhy Not Me?Episode 23: Todd Durkin - The Story Within - Part 2When 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...2023-07-0842 minWhy Not Me?Episode 22: Todd Durkin - The Story Within - Part 1When 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...2023-07-0242 minWhy Not Me?Episode 21: Damon West - Transforming Lives from the Inside Out. Life’s Second Chance to Create Change!
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 2...2023-06-241h 00Why Not Me?Episode 20: Bob Wheatley - What Are You Searching For? Stop Chasing Things That Don’t Matter!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...2023-06-161h 01Why Not Me?Episode 19: Laura Jones -The Power To Lead, The Challenges and Responsibilities that follow.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? Igniti...2023-06-051h 01Why Not Me?Episode 18: Olivia Tsim: Success Earned, Not Given: How do you define Success?!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 ho...2023-06-0452 minWhy Not Me?Episode 17: Riley Tejcek - Creating a mindset of a champion and serving with a faithful heartEpisode 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, wh...2023-05-161h 09Why Not Me?Episode 16: Pete Holman - How Overcoming Obstacles Can Lead You To Success in Life and BusinessPete 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 o...2023-04-161h 24Why Not Me?Episode 15: Dr. Carleigh Golightly - Identifying You, Your Health - The Options & Differences - Naturopathic Medicine vs Traditional MedicineDr. 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...2023-03-1454 minWhy Not Me?Episode 14: Jill Koehler - Who Helps Shape, Guide and Influence Your Path?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...2023-02-251h 00Why Not Me?Episode 13: Cortez Adams - Developing and Growing Your Entrepreneurial Skillset and MindsetAfter 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...2022-12-231h 13Why Not Me?Episode 12: Lisa Herrington - Living Your Passion, Serving With Your HeartLisa 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...2022-11-181h 12Why Not Me?Episode 11: Angela Gallo Wilkinson - Weight Loss & Health Management it is a personal journey- not one size fits all!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...2022-10-3045 minWhy Not Me?Episode 10: Sarah Stack - Serving Our Youth, Leading By Example!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...2022-10-171h 12Why Not Me?Episode 9: Tracy Markley - Continuing To Educate Your Mind To Be Your Very Best For Your ClientsAuthor 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 ov...2022-10-171h 17Why Not Me?Episode 8 - Derith Cass - Becoming A Stronger You!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...2022-09-271h 01Why Not Me?Episode 7 - Phanuel Nueman - Technology Matters, Character Matters - What should you be doing?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 i...2022-09-091h 18Why Not Me?Episode 6: Vonzell Pittman - What’s Your Calling?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...2022-08-181h 04Why Not Me?Episode 5 - Jon Byrne - Chasing Your DreamIn 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...2022-08-1754 minWhy Not Me?Episode 4: Jenna Mango - Rising AboveWe 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 cu...2022-08-1555 minWhy Not Me?Episode 3: Travis Barnes - Overcoming Adversity
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...2022-08-1551 minWhy Not Me?Episode 2: Ghazale Johnston - Leading The Charge!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...2022-08-1552 minWhy Not Me?Episode 1 - Marco Hoeffken - Coming Full Circle!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 o...2022-08-1554 min
It Just Takes OneWhy Not Me? l David Pohorence #39David Pohorence is a first-time author and is excited to share his message and stories in Why Not Me? Having been told many times in his life that he wasn’t capable, David defied those predictions and went on to achieve more than anyone thought he could. In this episode, he shares stories about the people and experiences that taught him his valuable life lessons. His courage and belief in himself will inspire you to realize that you are capable of more than you think and that only you can set your limits. He encourages you to always give you...2021-10-0150 min
The Overcomer’s PodcastS2: Episode 9: David Pohorence | Why not me?David Pohorence is many things: a former athlete, a fitness management consultant, a certified personal trainer, a franchise owner, a husband, a father, a son, he has a Master's Degree in Sport administration, and he is now an author as well. He is just finishing writing his book, "Why not me?" A book on how to overcome obstacles and live your best life.
David grew up in a blue-collar home. David's father worked many jobs his whole life to try and provide for his family. That family was large, with a total of seven children. This is what showed David that i...2021-08-1128 min