I Could Never Do That

Megan Marie Myers is a painter, illustrator, and native Oregonian. After attending art school in Seattle, Megan took a position in Seattle at Chihuly Studio where her job was to coordinate the logistics of creating and installing full-scale gallery exhibitions of Dale Chihuly’s artwork, as well as private commissions of large-scale glass and steel art installations for public and private clients worldwide. This, she says, was instrumental in teaching her the all-encompassing business side of the art world. It was exhausting but so valuable to her future as an entrepreneur. In 2013, she relocated to Portland and began working at Trader Joe's as an artist and sign maker. Because of the flexibility and freedom of this job, Megan was finally able to create and sell more of her own work. She and her partner, Matt, moved to Bend in 2015 and this became a huge "I Could Never Do That" moment for her. Should she transfer and continue to work for Trader Joe's in Bend with flexibility and a steady income? Could she laun

An early pioneer of nutrition-first wellness, Dawn Russell has been chasing simpler solutions for getting your daily greens since 2001, after a stage three cancer diagnosis in her mid-twenties set her on a path to find alternative solutions that might speed her recovery. Unable to receive radiation or chemotherapy due to a rare bone infection that left her immune system compromised, she tried countless non-traditional treatments, only to find that going back to the basics of fresh, green nutrition was the key. Russell launched 8Greens in 2016, the world’s first greens-based supplement company, to make it easier for people to get their daily minimum requirement of greens without having to splurge or sacrifice their time. Despite endless manufacturers telling her that getting real greens into effervescent tablets couldn’t be done, Russell was determined and spent five years and went through 264 prototypes to make it happen. The result, an effervescent tablet made from eight real greens: spinach, kale, aloe vera

Paige Davis is an author, meditation teacher, and entrepreneur. She, along with her sister, are the founders of Pebbl, a lifestyle brand providing a curated gateway to presence and wellbeing. Through their programming, collaborations, and products, they hope you'll find all the support you need to anchor the light within. The first Pebbl products, the Starter Kit and Sanctuary, feature a portable, stylish and comfortable floor chair for meditation and beyond. They like to say they provide a little cush-for-the-tush and peace for the soul. "With Pebbl, we got your back." Save 20% off the purchase with code: ICOULDNEVER Pebbl -  https://pebbl.com/ Soul Sparks - https://soulsparks.com/   

Coach Gilbert Tuhabonye has been leading the Gilbert's Gazelles running group since 2002. It's a group that encompasses all ages, goals, paces, and fitness levels. All are drawn to Gilbert, not just for the promise of getting faster or getting your BQ time (which trust me - can and does happen frequently), but people are drawn to Gilbert because of his smile, magnetic personality, and the inspiration you’ll hear today from his story. Even former President George W. Bush was inspired to paint a portrait of Gilbert in his new book, "Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants." He knows that simply put, running with joy makes you a better human. Running can also save lives as it saved his on a few occasions.  He’s originally from Burundi and was a standout runner and student. In 1993, a centuries-old Civil War between two tribes was raging in his home country. And, as written in the description of his memoir, “The Voice in My Heart” - Fueled by hatred, the Hutus forced more than a hundred Tutsi childre

Forty-six-year-old, Keri Shaw, discusses her recent clinical diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's Disease.  It's a disease known mostly by its outward symptoms - tremors, rigidity of muscles, speech difficulty, and more, but, unless they're personally affected in some way, the layperson knows little about the "why" or "how" of the disease, especially in younger people. In this raw conversation, Keri opens up about her long process of uncovering the diagnosis and where she goes from here. It is an unexpected 'twist in the road,' indeed, and part of Keri's personal journey is being able to share her story.    Episode Resources The Guardian - Rates of Parkinson's are Exploding. A Common Chemical May Be to Blame Michael J. Fox Foundation Keri's Instagram @twistintheroad

Let's start an online travel magazine in the middle of a global pandemic! Sounds brilliant, right? Well, it turns out, it was brilliant and today I talk to the three female founders of the brand new Austin Travels Magazine.  Pam LeBlanc, Mauri Elbel, and Kristin Finan — three journalists with a shared passion for travel and exploration, and all coming at this project from a vastly different lens. Last Fall, these former colleagues and longtime decided, "Why the heck not?" and pursued this new business venture that marries their careers with their passions. In just six months, they're on their second issue.  Through staycations, day trips, family travel around Texas, and beyond, the women of Austin Travels Magazine aim to showcase the wide world around us while treasuring a broad array of perspectives. Episode Resources: Austin Travels Magazine Carrying Hope

Sara Gross is a two-time IRONMAN Champion and holds a doctorate in women’s history. She founded Live Feisty Media as a way to celebrate fresh and empowered voices in triathlon and beyond. We can dream of owning a business or starting something big, but many get stuck in the “I Could Nevers” when it comes to actually doing it. Sara shares fantastic advice and her athletic mindset around doing the work. And, you guessed it, it involves being a little feisty, We also talk about the upcoming Womxn’s Performance Summit featuring Dr. Stacy Sims, Mirna Valerio, Strength Coach Erin Carson, Selene Yeager, and many more experts on all things womxn's performance. This on-line conference is THE place for education, community, and action when it comes to optimal health and performance. Womxn's Performance Summit    

Both Stewart Gill and Kyle Klinger swore they would never be on a reality TV show until, that is, they were approached, auditioned, and ultimately cast on Season 1 of Labor of Love on Fox as two of the 15 bachelors vying for the attention of one single woman seeking motherhood.  It sounds like a crazy premise, doesn't it? Who in the would say, 'yes' to something like this? That's what I wanted to know too, so we dug right in with some of the juicy questions: When did the reality of what they were doing on the show sink in? How much did they know going into production? Were they able to bring their authentic selves to the show, or was it all an act? What's it like seeing yourself on TV falling in love? Did you accomplish some of the goals you set for yourself? What has this experience given or taken from you? What role does social media play in your life now? What advice do you have for others who may find themselves in a similar situation? One thing is clear: these guys aren't your typical cheesy reality-sh

There are those people with whom you come in contact in life and you know INSTANTLY, they’re going to have a lasting impact. I’m lucky that my guest today, Selene Yeager, came into my life when she did. Selene is a journalistic legend and consummate role model especially for those in the health and fitness space. Her work has appeared in numerous media including Bicycling, Details, Shape, O, the Oprah Magazine, Oz, the Good Life, Fitness, Redbook, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Marie Claire, Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Runner’s World, More, Cooking Light, The Bottom Line, and Cosmopolitan. She’s also authored or co-authored over two dozen books, including: The Big Book of Cycling for Women, Gravel: The Ultimate Guide to the Gear, Training, and Grit You Need to Crush It, Rusch to Glory with Rebecca Rusch, and notably ROAR with Dr. Stacy Sims. Today’s talk with Selene Yeager dispels the myth that you have to have everything planned in order to succeed. In fact, you’ll hear that she never conce

David Temple brings characters to life on screen, on the page, and in the imaginations of his many readers and listeners.  After a wildly successful 25-year career in radio where he worked in large markets such as New York, LA, and Chicago, Temple returned to his first love - writing and making films.   For many years, he dabbled in making short films, until one day he decided to take his first self-published book, Discovering Grace, and turn it into a screenplay. After raising all funding, and hiring all the crew, he was lucky enough to turn this dream into the award-winning independent film, Chasing Grace. It sold quickly to Word Entertainment, and can now be seen on a number of streaming services like: Netflix, AmazonPrime and Pureflix, and in 119 countries around the world. Now, he is firmly planted in what he calls his “Chapter Three,” of life - an author of thriller novels. The Poser is the first installment of a new series of thriller novels featuring rookie detective, Patricia Norelli. The sequel, The

Dave Jackson is Podcasting Hall of Famer, Coach, and Author of the new book, Profit From Your Podcast: Proven Strategies to Turn Listeners into a Livelihood. Dave talks about the history of podcasting and his early entry into an unproven medium back in 2005. The word, "podcast" didn't really exist, so how did someone start an online business called "The School of Podcasting" and ever expect it to succeed? Fortunately, for those of us who have flooded the space, it did succeed and it paved the way for a new form of engaging communication. He discusses some of the money-making strategies in his book, why podcasting is so attractive and mainstream these days, some of the barriers to entry, and the biggest mistakes podcasters make when they start.  His advice? Know your "why" and remember: You don’t eat the fruit on the same day you plant the seed. Success takes time and I'm so appreciative he gave me some of his. Episode Resources: Buy the Book - Profit From Your Podcast: Proven Strategies to Turn Listeners i

Emma-Kate Lidbury, Associate Editor of Triathlete Magazine, discusses their upcoming "Hawaii from Home" Virtual Challenge from October 5th-11th, 2020. Yes, you CAN do an IRONMAN from the comfort of your hometown either solo or with a relay team. Hawaii from Home Details Return to Swim Workouts from EK Lidbury Triathlete.com Triathlon Swimming Book from Emma-Kate Lidbury and Gerry Rodrigues

Carrie interviews first-time author and former ESPN staffer, Jeremy Bhandari, about his book, "Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got To The Top." Yes, most people think sports celebrities are super-human (and I swear many of them are), but how did they achieve such greatness? How did some of these athletes go from “lanky awkward teen” to MVP in the NFL or Olympian?  By adhering to strict principles - a few of which we’ll talk about today. There are also many who say, “I could never do that,” when it comes to writing a book, but it can be done and we’ll also talk about the process of book outlines, writing a manuscript, and finding a publisher - as a new author. So, if your goal is to get good -- nope --- GREAT at anything...Have a listen and let’s find out how the likes of Deena Kastor, Jimmie Johnson, Chipper Jones, Jason Kidd, and many others went about doing it.

Sue Reynolds, author of "The Athlete Inside" talks candidly about how, in her late 50s and early 60s, she lost 200 pounds and found an athlete hiding inside her body. From her first walk to the neighbor’s mailbox to finishing sixth (and first American) at the World Triathlon Championship, Reynolds discovered the joy of conquering fear and pride to find that the best version of herself had been there all along. 100% of the book proceeds are going to USA Triathlon Foundation to help those with disabilities pursue their triathlon dreams.

Kelly O’Mara, Editor-in-Chief of Triathlete Magazine, has been a contributor at Triathlete for a while and you may know her “Salty Triathlete” columns - a hilarious, often sarcastic look at some of our type A idiosyncrasies. Kelly took over the helm of Triathlete earlier this year when…you know…things were normal. We were scouting races, people wanted pool workouts, volunteers were allowed to take your clothes off, see your naked smelly body, and help you change in a changing tent amidst the hysterical mass of sweat and all sorts of bodily droplets — not any more. Her editorial calendar? Out the window. Correspondents at races? Nope. As an athlete herself, Kelly was also thrown into the abyss with the rest of us. What do you do when you’re the leading voice of a sport that was essentially left rudder-less? You connect, you adapt, and you use the resources you have to keep people engaged. The result? A product that is better than ever. Triathlete Magazine - Here's How You Can Help Right Now

While they should be at hundreds of races in 2020, Jay Weber, Director of Operations of BASE Performance, discusses how this sports nutrition company is adapting in adversity and covering (literally) the needs of many of their vendors with masks, hydration, and more.   Learn More about BASE Performance: https://www.baseperformance.com/    

Pro Triathlete, Lisa Roberts, talks about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on her 2020 race season and how she is adapting in adversity. Even without races on the horizon, she is finding wins every day, both physically and emotionally, and encourages us all to do the same. Episode Resources Carrie Barrett Website: tritobefunny.com Austin Triathlon Club Lisa Roberts Website and Social Lisa's Sponsor Discounts Suunto – VIP10-BYBAQAFI7C20 Ventum – Contact Lisa for details on a new bike Rapid Reboot - promo code roberts10 You can get up to $150 off if you enter roberts10 at checkout. Alyssa will take care of you in customer service. Klean Athlete A a full line of NSF Certified for Sport nutritional supplements. Visit kleanathlete.com to Save 15% + Free shipping on your next order. Login or create and account and use coupon code LISA15 at kleanathlete.com. *Onetime use. Expires 12/31/2020. Some additional restrictions may apply.  

Kim Eagle is the founder of Earn that Body, an online nutrition and fitness training company. This conversation isn't your typical, "How to Avoid Gaining 10 Pounds During the Holidays" or "How to Get Your Six Pack." This episode explores Kim, the entrepreneur, on the origins of her online coaching business and how she balances virtually every aspect of the business. Yes, she is the face of 'Earn that Body,' but she's also the Marketing Director, the Head Coach, the Social Media Director, the Accountant, the Business Manager, the Podcaster, the Curriculum Creator, and more.  It's an honest look at the intensive work that goes into every facet of this business. Enjoy this glimpse behind the glamour.  To learn more about Kim and her programs: https://www.earnthatbody.com/  

Chris Eddy discusses his unconventional journey into corporate wellness and entrepreneurship.  His company, Blipic, is focused on exploring a new approach to creating healthy, highly engaged employees to build a connected culture where “wellness” is the outcome By inspiring employees of all ability levels, we help find what motivates them to live more active and healthy lifestyles.  Happier and healthier employees lead to higher productivity, lower stress, increased retention, and decreased healthcare expenses all just by racking up some sunshine points. What's not to love? To learn more, visit Blipic. Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Author, Dena Taylor, discusses her new book, "I DON'T WANNA BE PINK - How a single, 39-year-old woman refused to let breast cancer and its fervent culture define her." It's a candid look at one woman's experience in dealing with this heartbreaking diagnosis and the muddy waters that engulf her life over the next several years.  This personal memoir manages to be candid, heartbreaking and, oh so humorous as well...a beautiful and honest portrayal. Purchase on Amazon.com