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My Lifestyle Academy PodcastHow Michelle Churchill Stays at the Top of LeaderboardsGet ready to learn from a top performer! Michelle Churchill shares her Network Marketing secrets to success as a top seller and recruiter at Nueva, offering valuable insights and actionable tips to help you boost your own business. And the best part is, you can just model her strategy! "Success leaves clues. Follow them and replicate the results." More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download
2026-02-1730 min
Actors and AncestorsFilling Big Shoes with Michelle ThrushMichelle Thrush (Cree) tells JD about waiting for aliens to sweep her off to space and the power of Indigenous-led sets when handling stories of unthinkable trauma. She recounts her transformative time at the first school run by and for Indigenous people in Calgary, being mentored by the legendary actor, Gordon Tootoosis, and, most recently, her first ever lead role in a film! Michelle shares her tips for anyone getting started in the biz and what to be prepared for (with a bit of clowning around!).CREDITSActors & Ancestors is created, produced, and hosted...
2025-08-2847 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastHow to Consistently Grow Your Team Even in Slow SeasonsEvery business goes through ups and downs, but you can keep your team growing and thriving even when the market is slow! In this episode, Michèlle Groote is sharing the strategies to help you consistently attract and retain your recruits, and keep your team momentum going strong all year round. "With the right mindset and strategies, you can turn even the slowest of seasons into a catalyst for growth, innovation, and unparalleled success." More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download 00:00 - Episode intro 01:50 - Listen t...
2025-03-2713 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastPower Hour - Build a Profitable Business in 60 Minutes a DayGet ready to supercharge your business in just 60 minutes a day! In this episode Michelle Churchill is sharing a powerful strategy that's going to help you crush it in 2025. We're talking about the Power Hour: locking in for a set amount of time to do the activities that drive real results and profits in your network marketing business. "Focus on what moves your business forward, and it will thrive in record time." More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download 00:00 - Episode intro 02:28 - If you think n...
2024-12-2613 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastWhat's Working on Social Media Right Now with Michelle ChurchillIt's been hard getting attention on social media this year! So I asked one of the top promoters in my company, Michelle Churchill, what is actually working right now so you can use it for your network marketing business! Join our free workshop: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/workshop/ "The best strategy will always be doing what works for you, and pivoting when it doesn't." More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download 00:00 - Episode intro 01:31 - If you feel like the Social Media algorithm is working a...
2024-09-2613 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastTop Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 - Best Network Marketing TipsMichelle Churchill is the #1 recruiter in our network marketing company, but she didn't start this way. She actually made a lot of mistakes that eventually led her to do the right things. In this episode, she's sharing her best tips to recruit more, recruit better people, recruit faster and teaching your team to do the same. "You already know the things you should do daily to grow your business, but you're stuck in your head!" More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download 00:00 - Episode intro 03:33...
2024-09-0514 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastHow to Build Your Business With Power HoursImagine building your network marketing business in just 1 hour a day! This caused a total mindset shift for Michelle Churchill. Why? Because daily focused & planned actions move your business forward faster! Here's how she does it and how you can start doing it too! "I was working 3 jobs as a single parent struggling to pay the bills. I had 1 hour and 20 minutes of free time in my day. Power Hours changed everything!" More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download 00:00 - Introduction 00:52 - This is what intentional...
2024-07-0410 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastShe Enrolled 30 People Last Month & Did $96K in Personal Sales on Social MediaMichelle Churchill is a network marketing superstar who enrolled 30 people last month and did an incredible $96K in personal sales - crazy numbers! Even when her social media account got shut down, she was able to stay connected with her network and have her most profitable month ever. You'll learn her top strategies for building a massive contact list and leveraging it for insane results. "The most valuable asset you will ever own is your contact list. Start building it now!" More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download
2024-06-2017 min
Upside Down LA"I'm Jewish, so what?" Interview with Rachel Friedlander, editor of Inherit MagazineIn this interview, we chat with Rachel Friedlander, editor of Inherit Magazine.
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2024-06-1120 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastBest Ways to Overcome Objections & Follow Up Without Being SpammyLearn to handle objections like a boss! Michelle Churchill back to teach you more of the strategies that made her become the top recruiter in our company. She wasn't always like this, she had to get better. You think you sound too spammy? Hate getting "no" for an answer? Let's help you change that! More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download 00:00 - Episode intro 01:34 - If you want to Rank Up and Bank Up in your business, this event is a must 02:23 - Let's change the way...
2024-04-1820 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastHow Michelle Churchill Did 209K in Personal Sales & Recruited 46 People in 3 MonthsMichelle Churchill took my spot as the #1 recruiter in our company! She learnt from the best. Now it's her turn to teach you the strategies she's using in her network marketing business, that will help you recruit and sell like never before. More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download 00:00 - Episode intro 02:32 - Best tips to boost your confidence and get work done 05:21 - Easy actions you can take to start duplicating your results 10:24 - Whenever you feel like not showing up, remember this 14:48...
2024-04-1119 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastHow Michelle Churchill Recruited 15 People & Did $35,000+ in SalesShe has hundreds of customers, she's consistently recruiting and she's crushing it with video! Listen to what Michelle Churchill is doing in her network marketing business and step it up a notch in yours. These simple strategies can help you get more leads, improve your prospecting and level up your recruiting! "I went live every day for 90 days on social media, and I didn't get a single sale… Imagine if I would have given up!" More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ 00:00 - Episode intro 01:38 - Fr...
2023-12-0525 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastHow Michelle Churchill Became One of The Top Recruiters in Our CompanyShe wasn't even using social media before starting a network marketing business! Michelle Churchill rose to the top very fast. But she didn't just make a viral video and boom: top earner. She works hard on every aspect of her business, constantly improving her strategy, and most importantly, not being afraid to mess it up. "I'm always exploring more of our products and trying them out myself so I can learn how to recommend them to my customers!" More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ 00:00 - Episode...
2023-08-1525 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastShe Recruited 27 People & Got 386 New Customers in 90 DaysWanna get insane results in your network marketing business like Michelle Churchill? Big results require big actions, big commitment, big passion! But also, big things don't happen overnight. Listen to her story, take some notes, and get ready to implement what you learn! "You start from zero and you build your way up! Over time, you will have the tools & strategies that will get you big results." 00:00 - Episode intro 04:30 - How to sell on social media without being salesy 07:47 - Track and close more business with this simple protocol 12:34 - This...
2023-05-0221 min
Echnaton FM PodcastEchnaton FM Podcast #45: ‘Echnaton Live Voor 555’Op woensdag 15 februari sloot ook Echnaton zich aan bij de landelijke actiedag voor Giro 555. Samen met TP Productions, TSR AV en Echnaton FM organiseerden wij ‘Echnaton Live Voor 555’. Vanaf 8.00 tot 22.00 uur waren wij te vinden in de buitenstudio op het schoolplein aan de Zwolleweg. Daar draaiden de leerlingen je favoriete muziek in ruil voor een rechtstreekse donatie of een statiegeldflesje. Ook waren er optredens van o.a. YousCL, Crossroad, Han de Breet ft. Daniëla van Heijdoorn en Fire Proof. De opbrengst van 'Echnaton Live Voor 555' was 2100 euro.
Met o.a.: Jéna Brak, Nienke Damen, Lars d...
2023-03-202h 08
The Heart of Poker PodcastJaman Burton on loyalty, being immune to embarrassment & how quitting a race shaped his life | Ep: 37If you follow poker vlogs, then you have no doubt come across The Drawing Dead vlog by Jaman Burton.
Burton, who is one the most influential poker vloggers in the space, brings something completely unique to the table in the form of a poker vlog with graphic novel style illustrations woven in.
And while it may be nice to gain some recognition within the poker community, Burton shares with Kara that it’s not all roses. Between the pressures of being an “influencer”, having opponents who may know far more about your game than you’d like or th...
2022-09-3056 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastGreg Merson on becoming a father, hypnotherapy and how poker saved his life | Ep: 36One of the more notable names from the ESPN era of the World Series Of Poker is undoubtably Greg Merson.
Merson, who took home $8,531,853 for winning the Main Event in 2012, instantly became a household name within the poker community. Having gotten sober a year prior, his story and accomplishment became an inspiration to many who battled addiction.
But where do you go after winning the Main Event? For Merson, his obsession with becoming the best version of himself motivated him to seek out ways to progress and increase his edge in the game. He shares how...
2022-09-0147 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastTiffany Michelle On Maintaining Gratitude Through Life’s Challenges | Ep: 35On this episode of The Heart of Poker, Kara goes deep with poker player, social media maven and tv personality Tiffany Michelle.
Michelle, who many would recognize on and off the felt, first made a splash in the poker world at the 2008 World Series of Poker, when she finished 17th out of 6844 players, making her the last woman standing.
In fact, it was that huge accomplishment that Michelle credits for opening the doors to many of the opportunities she’s had in her life since. It wasn’t all positivity though, as that attention came with i...
2022-08-0150 min
sheWorks4Him podcastsW4H 41 | D. Michelle Thompson You BelongGuests: D. Michelle Thompson Ministry/Business: You Belong Podcast; Courageous Love at Work How do you create a workplace culture that is truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable? Business leaders wrestle with this question every day. Today's guest, D. Michelle Thompson, has worked for top advertising agencies and consumer packaged goods companies, negotiating budgets of hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars. Her work facilitating sales and marketing training for Middle Eastern Executives in Dubai made her realize everyone has their own "belong" story. This led to the launch of the You Belong P...
2022-06-1326 min
Tigress by Nadya OkamotoStay safe out thereI don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling even more nervous walking around nyc as a young Asian American woman. Everyday i find myself having conversations with peers of mine trading notes about what pepper spray purchases to make, and trying to coordinate group self defense classes. Whether or not authorities will label recent killings of Asian women in NYC as racially motivated or not, I’m feeling deeply affected by the events especially with our shared identity. Rest In Peace and power, Michelle Alyssa Go, and Christina Yuna Lee
2022-03-0919 minMy Lifestyle Academy PodcastBuild a 7-Figure Business: The Evolution of Network Marketing Leveraging Social Media with Michelle BarnesNothing is easy, but you can choose your hard. Can you imagine hosting presentations every day, talking to strangers at the mall, calling people on the phone and basically having no life because you're building your network marketing business? Sounds awful, huh? Well, that's how Michelle Barnes and I did it. Then social media showed up and changed everything. Here's what we did then and what we do now, that can help you build a 7-figure business. "When you stop making excuses, you get your ticket out of the rat race." More juicy...
2021-12-1627 min
The Illustration Department PodcastThe 1-year Anniversary EpisodeSince June 18, 2019, Giuseppe Castellano has talked to leaders, legends, and luminaries in illustration, graphic design, publishing, animation, and other creative fields, about their beginnings, their successes, and the bumps and bruises they’ve experienced along the way.To celebrate the podcast’s 1-year Anniversary, Giuseppe asked listeners of the podcast to answer three questions:1. What is the best thing about being an illustrator?2. What is the worst thing about being an illustrator?3. What advice would you offer to illustrators?Lastly, each of the 23 contributing illustrators share an important message.
2020-06-1742 min
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 34 - Danyelle WolfFor Episode 34, Michelle and Nadya are joined by Danyelle Wolf. Danyelle is a lifelong athlete, artist, advocate, believer of god, business woman and more. Having played every single sport under the sun, Danyelle was a three sport student athlete at Millersville University from which she graduated with a degree in teaching and fine art. After quitting her lucrative career as a life coach, Danyelle set out on a path to become a professional athlete never thinking that the road would lead her to the world of combat. She put on her first pair of boxing gloves at the age...
2020-02-242h 57The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 33 - Sarah "The Valkyrie" BonneyFor Episode 33, Michelle and Nadya are joined by Sarah Bonney. Sarah is the WKA national kickboxing champion and TEAM USA Kickboxing member working steadfast towards her dream of becoming an MMA fighter. Having found boxing post college, Sarah found the courage to quit her stable and well paying government job to become a professional fighter. It was under the tutelage of Kaizen MMA’s Sensei Nima Mazhari that Sarah found physical agency, literacy and strength that she previously did not realize she had. From always being the last kid to cross the finish line, to losing over one hundred po...
2020-02-1047 minThe Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 32 - Carla "The Cookie Monster" EsparzaFor episode 32, Michelle and Nadya have the absolute pleasure of chatting with the one, the only: Carly “The Cookie Monster” Esparza. Carla is the innagural INVICTA FC strawweight champion as well as the innagural UFC straweight champion, a title she won in the finale of The Ultimate Fighter Season 20: Strawweights; the first ever all women season of TUF. Carla is an exceptional and learned wrestler, a graduate of the esteemed Menlo College wrestling program under the legendary Lee Allen. Carla is also a seminal part of our friendship and MMA fandom like her fellow TUF 20 cast member Jessica Penne. It w...
2020-01-2741 minThe Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 31 - Sa'idah "Ginja Ninja" DurkeeFor episode 31, Michelle and Nadya are joined by none other than Sa'idah Durkee aka The Ginja Ninja herself. Sa'idah is a highly accomplished purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who has won Pans in both Gi and No Gi, a Masters Worlds, as well as a bronze in a Worlds Gi and a silver at a Worlds No Gi. Life has taken Ginja Ninja on a wild ride, from New Mexico to growing up in Egypt where she did high level gymnastics and later transitioned to Taekwondo. Upon the family’s return to the US, Sa’idah unfortunately had to g...
2020-01-131h 06The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 30 - Nadya & MichelleIn our last episode of 2019, we had the opportunity to sit down with ourselves and answer some fan questions! Thank you all, from the very bottom to the tippy top of our hearts for the most wonderful journey of the last nine months! We are super excited to bring all of you new stories and perspectives in 2020.
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year,
Nadya & Michelle
And as always, our song is:
WE BROKE THE CAGE (Cage Free Chicks Theme Song) by Alex Schnablegger (DJ LiTHauS)
2019-12-2357 min
THE ROXANNE SHOW86. ROXY x CAGE FREE CHICS: HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR MINDSET & DAILY PERFORMANCE TO ELEVATE YOUR LIFE.Hey people! I’m mixing things up this week and sharing a recent, RAD talk on the Cage Free Chicks Podcast with hosts with Nadya Panfilova + Michelle Evans. I LOVED this talk so much. In this episode we discuss: The ins +outs of living a HOLISTIC high-performance lifestyle Trading excuses for results My personal formula for living from an #EMPOWEREDMINDSET Training your #resilience + living from a #growthmindset Post-traumatic GROWTH The value + positive ripple effect of living with strong Self-Awareness. How to LI...
2019-12-221h 40The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 29 - Kayla HrachoFor episode 29, Michelle and Nadya are joined by Kayla Hracho, a fighter out of the legendary American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. Kayla found fighting at the age of 22 through boxing, which quickly transformed from simply a means to keep herself in shape into the stepping stones for building a career in MMA. Throwing caution to the wind, Kayla moved from Pennsylvania to Florida and never looked back, only forward. Kayla is very cognizant and deeply grateful for the opportunity to train in the same environment as some of the world’s most elite fighters yet she never al...
2019-12-0952 minThe Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 28 - Wreaper WrestlingFor episode 28, Michelle and Nadya are joined by Lara Lay and Arthur Hinojosa: the brilliant wife & husband duo behind WREAPER WRESTLING. By blending Arthur’s passion for wrestling, health & fitness with Lara Lay’s expertise in culture, fashion & business, WREAPER WRESTLING has become a premier source for a superior wrestling lifestyle. The main goal of WREAPER WRESTLING is to bring visibility and awareness to women’s wrestling by curating unique & empowering content that is up to date on current wrestling news, trends & advice that not only connects rising generations of wrestlers to world & Olympic caliber senior wrestlers, but also gives...
2019-11-251h 05The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 27 - Natalie "Lady Killface" MorganFor episode 27, Michelle and Nadya are joined by Natalie “Lady Killface” Morgan, a very accomplished Muay Thai fighter, turned Mixed Martial Artist fighting out of THE YARD Muay Thai. Having originally moved out to Los Angeles to pursue music, Natalie found a whole new dimension of rhythm inside the cage when she picked up Muay Thai to keep in shape. Her grit and infatiguable determination led Natalie to 5 amateur, and 1 pro Muay Thai titles as well as KO/TKO of the Year accolades. Natalie is someone who not only visualizes her next steps but actively crafts opportunities for herself to g...
2019-11-111h 00The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 26 - Roxanne SaffaieFor episode 26, Michelle and Nadya have the privilege of sitting down with the one and only: Roxanne “Roxy” Saffaie. Lifestyle Entrepreneur, Thought Leader in Personal Empowerment & Empowerment Coach, make up artist to the stars as well as Founder & Host of BlackBeltBeautyRadio podcast. Roxy lives and works by her mantra “360 Degrees of Beauty,” and is the ultimate personification of how you feel on the inside directly impacts how you look and decide to live your life. Roxy is also the perfect embodiment of strong is the new sexy, and we’d be hard pressed to find anyone else who so clinically...
2019-10-281h 37
The Tao of Self-Confidence689: A Sense Of Urgency With Nadya OkamotoNadya Okamoto is the Founder and Executive Director of PERIOD (period.org), an organization she founded at the age of 16. PERIOD is now the largest youth-run NGO in women’s health, and one of the fastest growing ones here in the United States. Since 2014 they have addressed over 500,000 periods and registered over 300 campus chapters. In 2017, Nadya ran for office in Cambridge, MA. While she did not win, her campaign team made historic waves in mobilizing young people on the ground and at polls. Nadya recently published her debut book, Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement with publisher Simon & Sch...
2019-10-2405 minThe Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 25 - Jessica PenneFor episode 25 Michelle and Nadya have the most incredible honor of sitting down with Jessica Penne. In the scope of the development of women’s MMA and laying down the foundation that has helped the sport achieve its current heights, Jessica Penne is one of the sport’s unsung heroes. Having been a professional fighter for over a decade, in our humble and honest opinion, Jessica does not get the recognition her career so rightfully deserves. From her dominant performances in local Southern California shows in the nascence of her path, to being the first woman to win in a ma...
2019-10-1455 minThe Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 24 - Paulina Granadosor Episode 24, Michelle and Nadya had the pleasure of chatting with Paulina “Firefox” Granados, Combates superstar, our kindred foodie spirit and chaser of dreams. Hailing from Corpus Christi, Texas, Paulina has made her home in San Diego, training out of the illustrious Team Alliance. We take a wonderful drive through Paulina’s life, taking time to wonder at the most important moments: like seeing a picture of Gina Carano on MySpace that catalyzed her involvement in MMA, to traveling to Thailand to train with Master Toddy for season 2 of Fight Girls to having the honor of being the first ever w...
2019-09-3054 minThe Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 23 - Suzette HoweFor Episode 23, Michelle and Nadya had the pleasure of chatting with Suzette Howe, a rennaisance woman if there ever was one. Suzette is an author, mixed martial artist, second “mom” to many fighters as well as the mom of former WEC and UFC Champion, Dominick Cruz. Suzette takes us on a brilliant drive of her life and the experiences that have allowed her to fulfill her long burning dream of becoming an author. She is currently working on a trilogy called BROKEN BEFORE BATTLE, a series in which she profiles fighters, coaches, and their families in order to dispel supe...
2019-09-161h 03The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 22 - Miranda "Fear The" MaverickFor Episode 22, Michelle and Nadya had the pleasure of chatting with Miranda "Fear The" Maverick, a professional mixed martial artist fighting for Invicta FC, an all women's fighting organization. Miranda is also currently pursuing her PhD in industrial and organization psychology. Miranda is the perfect embodiment of what an ambassador to our beloved sport should be, as well as what it means to be an empowered gal in today's day and age. She strives to live her life as authentically to who she is as possible, never shying away from embracing her faith, her intellect and her drive * discipline...
2019-09-0240 min
Famous FailuresNadya Okamoto on the Value of Being Unapologetically YouNadya Okamoto is the Executive Director of PERIOD (period.org), an organization she founded at the age of sixteen to provide menstrual hygiene products to those in need. PERIOD is now the largest youth-run NGO in women’s health, and one of the fastest growing in the United States. In 2017, Nadya ran for office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Although she did not win, her campaign made historic waves in mobilizing young people both on the ground and at the polls. Nadya’s debut book, Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement, made the Kirkus Reviews list...
2019-08-2729 minThe Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 21 - Alandria BrownIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of chatting with Alandria Brown, an amateur MMA fighter with aspirations of UFC gold and world domination. Hailing from a small Tennessee town, she knew the road to her success lay in Los Angeles and so she packed up two suits cases, grabbed her dog Luna and full sent towards the horizon. Her path has not been without tribulations however, she has had to overcome several injuries, put foot to pavement in order to find fights, and keep grinding despite her initial two loses. Now that she has had a...
2019-08-1956 minThe Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 20 - Katherine ShaiIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of chatting with Katherine Shai: 5x National Team Member, 2x Olympic Team Alternate, and University World Champion for Team USA in wrestling. She is also the daughter of legendary US Wrestler, 3 time Olympian and longtime coach of the Woman's Wrestling Team at Menlo College, Lee Dale Allen. We know Katherine through her active involvement in the wrestling community via LuchaFit, blog come ultimate resource for female wrestlers and as a board member of Sally Robert’s WRESTLE LIKE A GIRL, an organization focused on empowering and providing proper competitive and tr...
2019-08-0549 minThe Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 19 - Vanessa AdrianceIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of sitting down with Vanessa Adriance, a multi-hyphenate badass. Vanessa is a lawyer working in environmental litigation, an amateur boxer out of Wildcard Boxing, and author. Vanessa takes us through her journey from post Katrina New Orleans to Los Angeles, her divorce and finding her true voice through boxing under the tutelage of Zac “Kid Yamaka” Wohlman. We also talk about how important and necessary combat sports are for women (and people in general) in regards to increasing confidence, learning how to listen to your body, learning of the peaks wome...
2019-07-291h 13
DepolarizedNadya Okamoto - Building A Menstrual MovementEpisode 20: “One in four women struggled to afford period products in the last year because of a lack of income. The first city wide study that was done about period poverty in St. Louis found that 46% of low-income women had to choose between a meal and period products every month. Periods are the number one reason why women miss school in developing countries, the leading cause for absenteeism for girls here in the US from period related pain.”
Nadya Okamoto is the founder and executive director of PERIOD, the largest youth-run NGO in women’s heal...
2019-07-2748 minThe Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 18 - Mike SaffaieIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Saffaie, a strength & conditioning coach as well as professional body builder based in Torrance, California. Mike works with some of the world's top athletes & fighters in MMA today, as well as everyday people who are seeking to elevate themselves physically and mentally. Mike is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blackbelt under Rener & Ryron Gracie; a deeply emotionally intelligent human being and a firm believer in tasting true hunger in order to push yourself both physically and mentally. He is not someone who makes decisions on...
2019-07-221h 36
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 17 - Jiggy YoonIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of sitting down with Jiggy Yoon, professional Hypewoman for Compassionate Gangsters. From South Korea, to Queens, to Southern California: Jiggy has never once bowed to the pressures of life, but has always risen to occasion and then some. She is a Type 1 Diabetic who is constantly striving to figure out how to reconcile her diagnosis and her athletic passions from dance, to CrossFit to Muay Thai to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the present. She is a bright and loud voice on social media; calling not just other diabetics, but all...
2019-07-151h 12
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 16 - Carmen BottIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of chatting with Coach Carmen Bott. Carmen is an absolutely brilliant international performance coach out of Vancouver specializing in collision sports athletes such as wrestlers and football linemen. She is the mastermind behind HUMAN MOTION, a wonderful training facility in Port Moody, BC. Coach Bott is also a professor at Simon Fraser University, author of THE WRESTLER'S EDGE - a comprehensive, pre/in/&post season strength & conditioning program, and an insatiable scholar. All of Coach Bott's methodology is deeply rooted in scientific research, but what makes her stand out the...
2019-07-0855 min
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 15 - Lydia Des DollesIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of chatting with Lydia Des Dolles. She is the creator of FIGHT CONNECT TV (nee MMA CONNECT TV), panelist on Virgin Media 1's talk show ELAINE, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt, fellow podcaster and ex-rockstar.
Lydia on social media:
INSTA: @lydiadesdolles
@FightConnectTV
@TheFirstExchange
TWITTER: @LydiaDesDolles
@FightConnectTV
WEBSITE: [FIGHT CONNECT TV] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe22QC-aqBD4T1Uh9SvD24w)
[THE FIRST EXCHANGE PODCAST] (https://open.spotify.com/show/5qa5kZ2ErpxSuqublrRRtg?si=_wilKFotROiT3Gl-vpJNeA)
FACEBOOK: [Lydia] (https://www...
2019-06-241h 12
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 14 - Wes FeighnerIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of sitting down with Wes Feighner. We have known Wes for quite a while now, strictly in the capacity of a weightlifting and diet coach. However, on episode 14, we explore all the other different facets Wes uses his impeccable skills for: managing diets for fighters like Laura Gallardo as well as overseeing strength and conditioning for Jessamyn Duke and Shayna Bazsler. On top of all that, Wes has also had a very profound effect on both of our lives as athletes and as people.
Wes on social media:
2019-06-171h 12The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 13 - Valerie WorthingtonIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of remotely sitting down with Valerie Worthington. Valerie is a 2nd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blackbelt, board certified life coach with a PhD in Educational Psychology and is currently working on her Master's degree in mental health counseling. Valerie credits Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with allowing her to take the plunge towards living her best life and preserving her mental health. She talks us through the scary process of being honest with yourself and how to not fade when faced with self doubt and other self-prescribed uncertainties. She is a huge...
2019-06-101h 05
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 12 - Leah AlmondiaIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of sitting down with Leah Almondia. Leah is the founder and owner of EZER AGENCY, an athlete relations management company. Leah has a passion to help people live out their dreams and become the most successful versions of themselves. She approaches her work with a servant's heart and an executive mine. Leah grew up playing sports and worked for a major sports network for 9 years. Sh has taken her love for sports and married it to her business experience and meticulousness.
Leah on social media:
INSTA: @leahalmondia
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2019-06-031h 08
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 11 - Danielle LappageIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of sitting down with Danielle Lappage. Danielle is a heavily decorated member of the Canadian Women's National Wrestling Team, Olympian, law student and all around fantastic human being. She takes us through her first debilitating injury: a torn right ACL; an injury she says helped mentally prepare her for the next one: tearing her hamstring right before her first match at the 2016 RIO Olympics. On top of her illustrious wrestling career, Danielle also holds a Bachelors degree in Criminology and is currently pursuing a degree in Law. Danielle is an...
2019-05-2757 min
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 10 - Erin HerleIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of sitting down with Erin Herle. Erin is a beyond accomplished BJJ fighter currently training for her MMA debut in July. She is also an ardent advocate for mental health and has a non profit called #SubmitTheStigma dedicated to bringing awareness to this very serious and necessary subject, as well as dispelling all stereotypes and myths associated with the topic. Erin is incredibly raw and honest and carries zero ego as she talks about the realities of dedicating her life to combat sports. This was an incredibly fulfilling, educational and...
2019-05-201h 33
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 9 - Caroline PearceIn this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of sitting down with Caroline Pearce. Caroline is a former international heptathlete and bobsledder as well as established TV sports anchor, reporter, commentator and event host. She currently hosts the Professional Fighters League (PFL) on ESPN and the UFC for BT Sports in the UK. She is a published author and go-to fitness and nutrition consultant with a First Class Honors Degree in Sports Science and Master's Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University. You may also recognize her as 'Ice' from the revival of the hit TV...
2019-05-131h 04The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 8 - Cynthia VanceIn this episode Michelle and Nadya meet a like minded filmmaker in Cynthia Vance. Cynthia's journey is truly remarkable as she has done what every other fight fan can only dream of: turn her passion into a career. Her creative endeavors started with her making highlight fan videos on YouTube and have currently brought her to the position of creative director and social media visionary behind INVICTA FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS, an all women's fight promotion.
Cynthia on social media (her twitter is fucking hilarious):
INSTA: @cynthiavancejp
TWITTER: @cynthiavance
FACEBOOK: [Cynthia Vance] (https://www.facebook.com/cynthiavancejp/)
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2019-05-061h 12
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 7 - Karyn BryantIn this episode Michelle and Nadya fangirl over Karyn Bryant, the leading female MMA media voice (a cold, hard, indisputable FACT). Prior to her current position as the UFC ON ESPN anchor, she was trailblazing as the UFC anchor on Fox and Fox Sports. Her other ventures include a very successful podcast called MMA H.E.A.T which she hosts with UFC Welterweight Alan Jouban; she co-owns and co-runs her MMA H.E.A.T brand with her husband Wade.
Karyn on social media:
INSTA: @kbheat
TWITTER: @KarynBryant
WEBSITE: www.mmaheat.com
FACEBOOK: [MMA...
2019-04-291h 00
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 6 - Lynn LeIn this episode Michelle and Nadya talk to Lynn Le, the founder and CEO of Society Nine, a modern women’s boxing brand providing gear and apparel to empower every woman’s fight. Frustrated with the lack of quality options for women’s gear in boxing fitness, Society Nine is disrupting an industry that has underserved a passionate community of women all over the world who are on a journey to uncover their power from within and need quality, high performing boxing gear and versatile, beautiful activewear to do so. She was named to Forbes' 30under30 in Retail/E-Commerce for th...
2019-04-221h 48
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 5 - Miyo StrongIn this episode Michelle and Nadya talk to Miyo Strong, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt from Unified Jiu Jitsu. Not only is Miyo a certified badass and professional athlete, she is also an incredible photographer, mother, and human being. Miyo found jiu jitsu almost twenty years ago as a means to regain her autonomy and confidence after years of domestic abuse. She most recently won bronze at the Pan American BJJ Championships on March 22nd in the Open Division. Miyo has also been one of our first followers and supporters and we are incredibly lucky to have someone...
2019-04-151h 09
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 4 - Marc RaimondiIn this episode Michelle and Nadya talk to Marc Raimondi, the Deputy Managing Editor of MMAFighting.com and their first male guest! Marc offers an omnipotent narrator view of the current state of MMA, pro Wrestling, and boxing. He also touches upon the effect Ronda Rousey has had, and continues to have, on the landscape of combat sports and what the future has in store for both athletes and audience members.
You can follow Marc on social media:
INSTA: @marcraimondimma
TWITTER: @marc_raimondi
FACEBOOK: MMAFighting.com
WEBSITE: www.mmafighting.com
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2019-04-081h 08
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 3 - Ila EricksonIn this episode Michelle and Nadya talk to Ila Erickson, the Founder and Creative Director of DEFILA SPORT, a luxury athletic wear company. Not only does Ila custom make each piece her athletes wear, she is a competitor herself! Michelle and Nadya just recently watched Ila in action at the 2019 USA Sumo Open; Ila is one of the coolest people you will ever have the pleasure of listening (and talking) to.
You can follow Ila on social media:
INSTA: @defilasport
TWITTER: @defilasport
FACEBOOK: DEFILA
WEBSITE: www.defilasport.com
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2019-04-011h 15The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 2 - Sabina MazoIn this episode Michelle and Nadya talk to Sabina Mazo who makes her UFC debut on March 30th at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje. Previously the 125# Champion in LFA, Sabina is cool and confident and wise beyond her years as she gets ready for the next step in her undoubtedly long and illustrious career.
TUNE IN MARCH 30th ON ESPN+ TO CATCH SABINA IN ACTION!!!
You can follow Sabina on social media:
INSTA: @sabinamazo
TWITTER: @sabinamazo
FACEBOOK: Sabina Mazo
This episode is dedicated to Meg Morrica.
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2019-03-2556 min
Asian Not AsianEverything is About Periods (w/ Nadya Okamoto, PERIOD)Nadya Okamoto (PERIOD) joined us this week to talk about the menstrual movement, her experiences with starting a business at age 16, and the #collegeadmissionscandal. We also got into less serious matters like why Gen Z loves butt stuff.Check out Nadya at https://www.period.org/nadya or @NadyaOkamoto on Twitter & Instagram!Nadya Okamoto, who grew up in Portland, OR, is 21-years-old Harvard student on a leave of absence. She is the Founder and Executive Director of PERIOD (period.org), an organization she founded at the age of 16. PERIOD...
2019-03-181h 09
The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode 1 - Laura GallardoIn this episode, Michelle and Nadya talk to Laura Gallardo, a talented wrestler from Orange County making her pro debut April 4, 2019 at Fight Club OC. She is donating her purse and ticket proceeds to the Fullerton Cares autism foundation. Contact Laura through her Instagram @blessedlaura for details how you can help her help others.
This episode is dedicated to Aaron Schemansky.
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2019-03-181h 06The Cage Free Chicks PodcastTHE CAGE FREE CHICKS Episode ZeroIn this episode, Michelle and Nadya give a brief introduction to what the podcast is about, why it is necessary and who the hell these two girls actually are.
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2019-03-0804 min
Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 2/8/10It's The Gay Pimpin': Hollywood Season 2 Premiere! Jonny and The Hollywood Gang, Julie Goldman, Michael Serrato and Calpernia Addams welcome TV and Movie Funnyman, Sam Pancake! We spill the tea on Jonny and Sam's Hollywood Adventure with Jake Gyllenhaal and Scarlett Johansson, we premiere new music from Jonny and Calpernia PLUS Rape Ghost, Britney, Michelle Williams, Chu Chu all show up! Next Episode: Brandy and Nadya are back!
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