UNHESITANT with Kara Lennon

Our dudes Alfred + Cam are back with us again talking all things CBD + their massive growth since our last podcast with them almost 1 year ago! Within a year, they've launched a full line of top-notch CBD products, partnered with high-level brands like Equinox and FabFitFun, and continued to absolutely crush it in the wellness space. They're clear that they're in this biz for the long haul an genuinely care about their consumer + how the product makes them feel. We hope you love this update from two of our favorite and most insightful guests.   Use code "KARALENNON" on VitalFitNutrition.com for a heavy discount on all products site-wide!   VitalFit on Instagram VitalFit on The Feed VitalFit on Amazon _________ Our Instagram Our Facebook #BeUnhesitant, K

This week we're chatting with woman entrepreneur extraordinaire + CEO / Second Generation Owner Rory Eames. AKA #girlboss. Rory owns Rory's Market + Kitchen, formerly Organic Market, of Cape Cod. Picture every single food and drink product you've ever seen or wanted...all in one place.  Rory's is an independent organic and specialty market offering the highest quality food, drinks and body care, and  that's especially committed to great customer service. You can feel the good vibes oozing from Rory in this one. She is all positive vibes + creating serious change in her community. For example, their "Good For Good Program:" Rory's matches all weighed produce sales in donations of fresh produce to feed local families in need. So far in 2019 they have donated over 34,000 pounds of fresh produce through this program. Learn more about what it's like to be a female founder + try not to lose your shit in the process. You'll laugh + learn something new from this one for sure! Rory's Website Order Online from Rory's Instagram _________ Our Instagram #BeUnhesitant, K  

We're back! Season 2 of UNHESITANT is here and we couldn't be more excited to be back with you guys. Please tag us on Instagram with a screenshot of what you're listening to + share with a friend! Kara recaps what went down in the past few months and shares some exciting things to come for the podcast + our community here. We're so grateful for your support and are starting to roll out episodes bi-weekly starting next Friday, September 20th. _________________ Our Website Spotify Instagram Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! unhesitantpodcast@gmail.com Be Unhesitant, K + The Team

 Make sure to follow us on Instagram, @UnhesitantPodcast!   More food yumminess! Ilana Eck schools us on all things mom, life, business, being a lawyer and how to perfect the perfect oatmeal recipe. Ilana is the CEO of Stylish Spoon, a NYC based gluten, soy and dairy free food biz that specializes in OatMEAL Chia Cups shipped around the country. Ilana was inspired to create healthy treats like the ones her mom, Renée, used to make for her growing up. Ilana’s mom died of breast cancer when she was 46 years old, which inspired Ilana to take many of Renee’s recipes and recreate even healthier, gluten-free versions for more people to enjoy. We loved her story and cannot stress en ought....these oatmeal cups are LEGIT and sooo tasty! Head to her website to order today and get them shipped, fresh to your door!   RESOURCES Stylish Spoon Follow Stylish Spoon on Instagram Follow Stylish Spoon on Twitter Order your OatMEAL Chia cups HERE!! __________ Our Website Spotify Instagram Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! unhesitantpodcast@gmail.com   Be Unhesitant, K

Make sure to follow us on instagram, @UnhesitantPodcast!   She’s a spicy one! Episode 50 is here! And it’s different than all the rest. A candid chat between friends, a revisit of a former guest, a REAL TALK about life...with lots of laughing (and a few F-bombs) in between. We wanted to lighten the mood around here and present you with a completely different experience this week. In walk, Maddy aka @maddztaddz. A SoulCycle Instructor and brand builder / entrepreneur based in Boston. We chat fitness, what your instructor is REALLY going through, connecting with your tribe, things people won’t tell you when you first start teaching, side hustles, attraction marketing, and advice for anyone who’s looking to genuinely connect. Phew. We hope this chat inspires you to have more than just a surface level conversation with a friend this week. Get real. Laugh and talk about life. What inspires you and what makes you #BeUnhesitant.   RESOURCES Follow Maddy on Instagram Check out her SoulCycle schedule here! __________ Our Website Spotify Instagram Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! unhesitantpodcast@gmail.com   Be Unhesitant, K

Support all things UNHESITANT with a monthly donation over on Anchor! HAPPINESS IN OUR CAREERS CAN MAKE US HEALTHIER, AND, BEING HEALTHIER CAN ENABLE US TO THRIVE IN OUR JOBS. Who knew?! Aileen Axtmayer is a Holistic Career and Health Coach who's here to help you move from feeling overwhelmed to empowered, burnt out to invigorated, and helping you land jobs and manage stress. Cool, sign us up. Aileen has 10+ years of experience in the field and has managed to merge coaching, nutrition, lifestyle hacking and yoga into an awesome, empowering experience for her clients. We dive into how to find out what it is you really want, honing in on your strengths, searching for jobs that light you up, and detoxifying your life in the process. CONNECT WITH AILEEN www.aspirewithaileen.com Instagram Facebook YouTube __________ Our Website Spotify Instagram Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! unhesitantpodcast@gmail.com   Be Unhesitant, K

Support all things UNHESITANT with a monthly donation over on Anchor!   Let’s break the stigma for Mental Health Awareness — this month we celebrate the best holiday with guacamole but also, we celebrate an important month highlighting an even more important topic.  K runs down the importance of mental health awareness and some of the tools in her toolbox: exercise, nutrition, a daily gratitude practice, mindfulness and community. A tiny bit of astrology thrown in there at the end because duh + we’ve heard your interest! We hope you love this candid episode and do something for yourself this month and #BeUnhesitant if you need help — we’re here, so reach out.   RESOURCES Learn More about Mental Health Find Help Do More Donate __________ Our Website Spotify Instagram Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! unhesitantpodcast@gmail.com   Be Unhesitant, K

Support all things UNHESITANT with a monthly donation over on Anchor!   This week we sat down to chat with Global Under Armour Athlete and motivational coach Victoria Brown. Victoria is a Senior Instructor at SoulCycle and amidst selling out classes on the regular, she also gives back to charities, models #nbd, and is the Founder of @VeryBestSelf. VB + her #VBSquad as she affectionately calls them, have created a community of humans dedicated to becoming stronger versions of who they already are, together. We subscribe to that!   VB has such warm, grounded energy and our chat got into a variety of topics including social media, how to authentically show up, taking your vacation days, and the job she actually wanted while she was training to become a SoulCycle instructor.   CONNECT WITH VICTORIA Follow her on Instagram Follow @VeryBestSelf #VBSquad Check out her SoulCycle schedule HERE Website Under Armour __________ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! unhesitantpodcast@gmail.com   Be Unhesitant, K 

Make sure to follow us on Instagram @UnhesitantPodcast Summer is coming! This week we have influencer and CEO, Molly Curley: a self-made, self-funded business owner and entrepreneur. In addition to starting her own swimwear company, Molly J Swim, she also models, creates content and works with brands on Instagram, and just recently started a photography company, Molly J Photography. We dive into all things LIFE, finding your niche and how Google has helped her out over the years in her many business ventures. We dive into... How Molly earned her degree at Bentley in just 3 years How modeling since age 8 gave her a behind the scenes look into the fashion industry Living in NYC and Miami and why nowhere will ever compare to Boston Starting to work with TRIANGL in 2014 and how that gave her exposure on social media Companies reaching out on Instagram and how she monetizes her social media Starting her own swimwear business from scratch and self funding Diving into the world of photography  What's next for Molly as she expands all of her businesses and looks to spread to the West Coast ...and so much more!   CONNECT WITH MOLLY MollyJSwim.com   Website   Photography Website   Follow Molly J Swim on Instagram!   Follow Molly's personal page on Instagram!   Follow Molly J Photography on Instagram!  __________ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! unhesitantpodcast@gmail.com   Be Unhesitant, K 

Countdown to summer is on! This week we're kicking off pre-summer (it's a thing) vibes with Boston local entrepreneur Patrick Clarke, Founder and CEO of Cape Clasp. Cape Clasp started from a pretty unconventional hobby and has evolved into a purpose-driven brand with a mission to #makewaves for marine life causes. For each of their designs, they partner with a marine life organization and donate 15% of their profits. Pretty impressive: over the past two years, their non-profit donations totaled over $35,000. NBD.     Patrick + Cape Clasp work with so many amazing non-profits so today we wanted the notes to highlight these amazing organizations! Cape + Islands Cape Cod National Seashore The Trustees Sharks Atlantic White Shark Conservancy  Bimini Shark Lab Nakawe Project UMiami Shark Research + Conservation Program Blue Sphere Foundation Whales + Dolphins Whale + Dolphin Conservation Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Center for Coastal Studies based in Provincetown Turtles Mass Audobon   CONNECT WITH CAPE CLASP www.capeclasp.com Instagram Store Locator Read about their PR stunt by a right whale HERE   Be Unhesitant, K

Make sure to follow us on Instagram @UnhesitantPodcast   Namaste! This artist / yogi / BADASS invited us to her most recent art show and we laid down some live pod action for you all. Izzy is a previous guest and we were so stoked to support her in her latest and greatest endeavor as an artist. From art school, her journey through travel, what inspires painting, honing in on her own style and everything in between — we loved hearing from this local artist and can’t wait for you to listen!   CONNECT WITH IZZY! www.izzyvanhall.com Facebook Instagram  __________   We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest!   Be Unhesitant, K 

Make sure to follow us on Instagram @UnhesitantPodcast   This entire episode is about guacamole. Kidding. But Grainmaker DOES serve bomb Thai guac all day every day and it's a staple now in our diet. This week we chat with Chris Freeman, of Grainmaker and Freeman Ventures. Grainmaker is a Boston based fast-casual restaurant built off the traditions of Southeast Asian street culture and blended with a chef-driven, contemporary menu. They partner with small, local businesses and believe that fostering community is the only way to bring about positive change - and that it all starts at the table.   Chris dives into... The good, bad, and ugly of entrepreneurship working at Burger King Living in Europe and leaving a job and steady salary to start his own venture Fine tuning a restaurant menu Southeast Asian culture + cuisine and why its so health conscious The broken system of the food service industry How he's trying to create culture change with Grainmaker Why "fostering local Boston" is so important to him and his company   -Resources - CONNECT WITH GRAINMAKER www.eatgrainmaker.com Check out their Winter Menu here! Grainmaker on Instagram Local Boston partners: Beacon Blend Tyler Gulden Ceramics Evy Tea Yummy Mummy Bakery   __________ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest!   Be Unhesitant, K 

Happy Spring, fam! We’re back with another guest after a 3 week hiatus on just solo episodes. Dr. Timothy Simansky, better known as WODDOC, is a Boston-based and world-renowned sports and rehab chiropractor / practitioner, educator, athlete and coach. Tim takes us through his journey through chiropractic school, finding Crossfit and functional fitness, kickstarting his career to finally starting his own business — Boston Injury Rehab Performance. Tim's witty banter and candid comments took us by surprise and in addition, he had some insightful commentary on so many topics: the nutrition space, functional fitness, Instagram, work ethic, what drives him to strive for excellence and why work life balance is so damn important.   -Resources - CONNECT WITH TIM www.thewoddoc.com WODDOC on Instagram WODDOC on YouTube WODDOC on Facebook View Tim's archive of thousands of videos for any and all injuries, ailments and regions of the body HERE RockTape CrossFit __________ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest!  

We're BACK! We missed you guys so much. In this solo mini-episode Kara reintroduces you to the podcast, gives a behind the scenes candid look into why she started UNHESITANT and shares our goal to spread the mission to manifest the sh*t out of your dreams and #BeUnhesitant.   Along with a full recap of our event & more of what's to come, this is the perfect episode to get you re-amped up on all things UNHESITANT. Make sure to follow us on all socials + rate / review/ subscribe!   Stay Gold + Be Bold, K    

To celebrate our 40th episode, Kara dives into a little self-work update, advice on "going for it," getting present + grounded and unveils some sweet surprises coming for the podcast. We hope you'll join us on Friday, March 8th at 8pm in Boston for our International Women's Day Event: Live Podcast + Party. Come celebrate with us at this women's only event. Featuring a panel-style live podcast interview, snacks, drinks, movement, swag bags, giveaways and more. Tickets available here! Stay tuned friends. Exciting shit coming your way! Cheers + Stay Gold, K

Buy tickets for our International Women's Day live podcast panel + party on March 8th in Boston! Come celebrate with us! Featuring a panel-style live podcast interview, snacks, drinks, movement, swag bags, giveaways and more! __________ Happy last week of February, dudes! This week we have another powerful + amazing Boston businesswoman named Heather White, CEO of TRILLFIT and absolute boss all around. Heather has spent years immersing herself into the culture + style of the sneaker industry and now heads Marketing at New Balance. Heather’s gripe with the wellness industry is simple: there just simply weren’t spaces that existed where people of color felt welcomed and could find their peers. Heather started TrillFit as a class, moved on to pop-ups and giant events around Boston and last October, opened the doors to Trill Fit’s first studio space in the heart of Mission Hill. Heather’s goal was to create a space where everyone belongs + use her voice to raise awareness….and she’s absolutely fucking crushing it. This conversation is so eye opening and raw + we know that it’s an important message to hear.   In this episode, we dive into… Heather’s background as a Poetry major and how that pushed her to find dedication and diligence in school Leaving home at the age of 14 and gaining a sense of independence early in life Why Heather believes self care isn’t inclusive Heather’s point that Boston still has work to do in the conversation about race Our role as allies and what we can do to continue the conversation How Heather started her own fitness concept without any background or experience in business or fitness  Advice for young entrepreneurs + advice for those looking to be part of the “bigger conversation” …and so much more!   -Resources - CONNECT WITH HEATHER www.trill.fit Instagram Heather’s Instagram Nike’s Hijab campaign  Urban Labs - helping companies activate their cultural competency to attract customers, influence product offering, and attract and retain talent in order to outperform their competitors.   Jenée Osterheldt, Culture Writer @ The Boston Globe __________ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Facebook Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com   Stay Gold, K

Om Shanti! Shanel Anderson of Soul City Yoga joins us as the second featured guest for Black History Month. Shanel is a mother, business owner x2 and absolute YOGI to the max - she brought so much calm and warm energy to us during this conversation and we learned so much. After finding yoga following a difficult first pregnancy Shanel discovered her love for the practice and earned her RYT 200 Hour, opening the first yoga studio in her hometown shortly after. Shanel speaks candidly about what it’s like to be a woman of color in the yoga world and how she struggled to find others like her when she first began practicing. Through opening her own studio, Shanel hopes to extend a place where everyone can feel welcome no matter their fitness level or walk of life. Lots of business advice, lots of life advice…this woman has it all! In this episode, we dive into… How Shanel was never a “yogi,” finding yoga after a difficult pregnancy The business workshop that changed her life Learnings as a minority in a community full of privilege  Yoga as a practice, and how it brings breath and awareness in everyday life How yoga impacts Shanel as a black woman Opening a studio in her hometown of Lynn, being among the first boutique fitness offerings and how her community supported her Social awareness and the role we all play in the bigger conversation of race Supporting businesses that help the cause, including a few local Massachusetts businesses that Shanel loves The two important business lessons Shanel learned and how to ace opening your own business …and so much more!   -Resources -   CONNECT WITH SHANEL www.soulcityom.com Follow Soul City Yoga on Instagram Read more about the building Soul City is located in  Barre + Soul Melrose Leslie Salmon Jones Shanel's go-to natural cleaning products, Made Organics Haus Witch - Home + Healing  ___________ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Facebook Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com Stay Gold, K

JONATHAN LEVITT OF INSIDE TRACKER + #RESTDAYBRAGS   Want to drink an extra glass of wine a night? Same same. This one’s for you. We had so much fun chatting with Jonathan Levitt, Sales Manager over at Inside Tracker for this week’s episode and wow, did we learn so much. Inside Tracker is an accurate blood biomarker analysis plus personalized interventions for nutrition, exercise, lifestyle and supplements to optimize health and fitness. Not only do they work with Olympians, endurance athletes and professional sports players alike, they’re also proud to have powerful partnerships with companies like Gu, Garmin and Blue Cross Blue Shield to bring this information to the masses. We chat Jonathan’s transition into the world of fitness, endurance training, working at Inside Tracker, the benefits involved and why he believes they’re going to change the way people eat + know their bodies. Their tests are available to take worldwide and we can’t wait to hear your feedback on this episode! We can't wait to share our own personal experience once our results come in. If you’re interested in getting this powerful tool, head over to their website to check out the different options and tests available for you.   In this episode, we dive into…   Jonathan’s journey breaking into fitness both personally and professionally Endurance athlete life and what it’s like to train consistently for races and goals Running his first half marathon on no training…the day after he saw the Boston Marathon Transitioning out of “overtraining mode” to different goals not based on times Road races, 50K’s, triathalons, oh my! The importance of networking and how he got his job by accident The work Inside Tracker is doing with everyday humans and what they offer for products Inside Tracker’s no BS methodology and why it works Whats next for iInside Tracker and the future of nutrition  A sneak peek at Jonathan’s new podcast launching later this year! …and so much more!     -Resources -   CONNECT WITH JONATHAN www.insidetracker.com Follow Jonathan on Instagram + Twitter Follow Inside Tracker on Instagram Follow Rest Day Brags on Instagram  Gu Garmin Check out one of Jonathan's fav products to use as fuel for training, Picky Bars Stay tuned for "For The Long Run Podcast" launching later this year! ___________ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Facebook Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com Stay Gold, K

Happy February and Happy Black History Month everyone, we have one of the most powerful voices in the Boston community on today and BOY, it does not disappoint. Sponsored athlete, trainer, self-proclaimed “courage architect” and former theater nerd Ashley Mitchell has spent the majority of her life cultivating a courage based mindset through triumph and struggle. From leaving grad school to be an actress, to auditioning and training at Soulcycle — Ash has woven the thread of courage throughout her experience and is now teaching people how to tap into their own personal power. She speaks candidly about what it’s like to be a black woman in the fitness industry, what it’s like to be a POC in our country, and the daily struggle to inform others and provide them knowledge without holding bias. This conversation is POWERFUL and full of respect, frustration, hope and information alike. We are proud to have Ashley on as the first feature for Black History Month and hope you’ll tune in for the many powerful guests to follow.   In this episode, we dive into… What it was like to grow up with mixed parents and why it “never came up” in her childhood Going to grad school for acting, experiencing criticism and constant work Quitting grad school to pursue her passion in fitness What it was like to be a woman of color and minority in a mostly white profession / program Coming to terms with her identity as a black woman Finding fitness through a traumatic experience in method acting Her experience working in the fitness industry and its roots in privilege  Finding her voice after a previous job tried to “dim her light” Encouraging others to have hard conversations and ditch fear with her new initiative The Courage Campaign …and so much more!   -Resources -   CONNECT WITH ASHLEY Follow Ashley on Instagram Request a personal training session or consultation Ashley’s schedule at Barry’s Bootcamp Read Trammell Logan’s posts here  ___________ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Facebook Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com   Stay Gold, K

For ONE WEEK ONLY use promo code “COMINGINHOTFIXX” for 50% off any new client special at SweatFixx!   We’re LIVE! (Literally!) We had so much fun recording this live podcast at our event last week. We sold out the room and 30 badasses crushed a workout, snacks, guac and champagne followed by a candid conversation with Kara and Elise. Elise Caira is the powerhouse behind SweatFixx a studio offering low impact, high intensity, total body workouts. Elise walks us through what it’s like being a female business owner, leaving her job as a CPA, how she teaches almost 28 classes a week and why she believes that community and crew are two of the most important pieces to her success. Lots of laughs, lots of knowledge bombs, lots of mic drop moments. We hope you guys enjoy this live episode and already can’t wait until the next event!    In this episode, we dive into…   Elise’s background as an athlete and why she now loves low impact workouts Graduating from Bentley with her Masters and becoming a CPA Leaving the world of public accounting to open SweatFixx The story behind signing her lease and not knowing what she even wanted the workout to be How she opened 3 studios in under 2 years Why her crew is so important to her success Advice for young entrepreneurs or people who want to turn their 5-9 into their 9-5 Advice for people looking to break into fitness or teaching Keys to success in business, fitness and life and how she stays grounded …and so much more!     -Resources -   CONNECT WITH ELISE + SWEATFIXX! www.sweatfixx.com Follow Elise on Instagram Follow SweatFixx on Instagram For ONE WEEK ONLY use promo code “COMINGINHOTFIXX” for 50% off any new client special at SweatFixx!  ___________ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Facebook Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com   Stay Gold, K

Use code "COMINGINHOT" for 20% off Jenny's 28 Day Guided Gut Healing Program!   Bio Signature Modulation Practitioner….what? This week, meet Jenny Hanway, a Holistic Nutritionist and soon-to-be Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from across the pond who’s mission is to help you find your lightest, brightest you. We chat everything from hormones and regulating cycles, why we’re getting such terrible sleep, to why gut health is such a huge issue for so many of us in 2019. Jenny has spent years working on her craft and previous speaking engagements include SXSW and W.E.L.L. Summit. Get out your pen and paper. Lots of information in this one, folks!   In this episode, we dive into…  Jenny's past as a professional dancer, and the moment when her digestive system stopped working Why she thinks IBS is a BS diagnosis Bio signature modulation…what's that? The art of balancing and understanding your hormones How so many issues including gut health, disregulated menstrual cycles, adrenal fatigue are caused by a “mason jar” full of layers and problems, and breaking down each layer Differentiating herself as an authority in the wellness space with education and not trying to “sell” products, trying to encourage lifestyle change Difference in wellness and fitness space in London vs America Dissecting the fitness industry and why she’s wary of the barrier to entry …and so much more!   -Resources -   CONNECT WITH JENNY! Website Instagram Nectar and Green Almond Milk Jenny’s fav workout, SLT Upcoming events with Jenny   ___________ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Facebook Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com    Stay Gold, K

Our first guest of 2019 had to be special. So in the spirit of community, taking chances, knowing yourself, being an athlete and empowerment….we present to you none other than local Boston athlete, Kara’s Dad: Bob Lennon! Bob is a 2 time IronMan, has run over 15 marathons, competed in century (100 mile) bike rides and shows no signs of stopping despite being over 60. What a boss! Bob grew up obese and picked up physical fitness as he puts it, “a way to increase his odds.” With a family history of heart disease, Bob knew he had to make massive changes to his diet and exercise plans in order to live a long and healthy life. From picking up running, to his first half marathon, joining a running club, to progressing to upwards of 70 miles per week…this dude hasn’t stopped since the 80’s and has numerous bibs, medals, and plaques to show for it.  Top three words to describe Bob are genuine, generous, and humble. We hope you love this conversation between a daughter and her father and listening to how sometimes it takes a lifetime to reflect on how far you’ve come.   In this episode, we dive into… What it’s like to go from being obese to doing an IronMan Running the Boston Marathon with 9,000 people when it was only $75 to enter and you didn’t need to qualify Why joining a running club or group is some of Bob’s top advice Running injuries and where the most common ones originate from What it’s like to run over 14 marathons, how to train, and his advice The near death cycling moment that changed Bob’s athletic career Training through injuries and setbacks Navigating the fitness space and seeing it change over the last 40 years The hardest physical and mental challenges Bob has tackled Mindset coaching and the mantras Bob lives by …and so much more!     -Resources -   CONNECT WITH US! Follow Bob on Instagram + Facebook Merrimack Valley Striders TriFury November Project  ___________ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Facebook Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com   Stay Gold, K

Welcome back, Coming In Hot gang! In this episode Kara dives into the whirlwind that the last 9 months has been for us, a little candid 2018 recap, a whole lotta thank yous and what you can expect from Coming In Hot in 2019.    This year, we're doing MERCH, more LIVE EVENTS, and taking this thing ON THE ROAD! Cheers to the over 10,000 of you (!!!) in over 25 countries (!!!) who downloaded over the past 9 months. We're just getting started!    CONNECT WITH US! We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Facebook Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com   Stay Gold, K 

Hot deal alert: Mention "Coming In Hot" or that you listened to this episode to receive  $50 OFF any menu service at LexRx!   ALEXA NICHOLLS COSTA + ALEXANDRA ROGERS OF LEXRX   Happy almost 2019, Coming In Hot FAM! We’re coming in hot (ha!) late this Friday evening with another banger ep about a pretty taboo topic. When you see the photo of these two taboo would probably be the last thing you’d think, but these badass board certified Nurse Practitioners and businesswomen are the faces of LexRx, a Boston-based boutique practice offering injectables, Latisse prescriptions, and their own line of skincare. Both Alexa + Alex have years of clinical expertise from some of the country's best hospitals, and are experts in their craft. Breaking the stigma behind this wellness space, offering no-BS education and creating an experience you’ll remember are super important to this duo and their brand.    In this episode, we dive into…   A breakdown of what LexRx offers, how they explain that to clients, and why they believe you should have no shame in taking care of yourself Nursing school and discovering that their passions lived outside of a hospital and waiting room The process of starting a business with a medical degree How Alexa + Alex refined their brand and the tools they used to better communicate what they wanted LexRx to represent Navigating the over saturated market of wellness and why LexRx is different than other spas and practices The brand mission of LexRx and how they connect to people outside of their target demographic with continuing education, partnerships, and outreach Why they launched their own skincare line and why they believe it’s going to expand their business even further beyond the LexRx walls What’s next for LexRx and looking to communities outside of Boston! …and so much more!   -Resources -   CONNECT WITH LEXRX! www.lexrx.co Instagram Book an in-person complimentary consultation with Alexa or Alex! Check out their new skincare line HERE Their fav spin studio, B/SPOKE Their go-to workout and life gear, Booty By Brabants   CONNECT WITH US! We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website! Our Website Spotify Instagram Facebook  Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com     Stay Gold, K

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen. Use code "COMINGINHOT" to get $25 off your first two orders on their website!   We’re back! And coming in hot….will this joke ever get old? We hope not. This episode is a special one. Not only is it lucky number 30, but it’s of our first live recording done in Boston, MA at Hall — a membership based community space with healthy dinner, local events, and new possibilities. Kara sat down (with no voice, bless the honey + tea gods) with Nick Rellas, Massachusetts native and Co-Founder of Drizly, the Boston-based alcohol delivery app. Think: wine, to your house, in under an hour. Without having to put shoes on. Drizly is currently the world's largest alcohol marketplace, NBD. In this candid discussion, Nick dives in on what it means to be an entrepreneur, steps to take if you’re in the market for product or service creation, how he started a multi-mullion dollar company, tapping into your resources for success and what he learned along the way. Lots of sarcasm, dry humor, laughs from the crowd complete with a Q + A section at the end…this episode has it all.   In this episode, we dive into… How Nick started a business...at 22 years old. Becoming your own boss Nick's learning that culture and people are two of the most important pieces to a successful business Launching an alcohol delivery app in a city where it was technically illegal Asking for funding, Silicon Valley and white male privilege in the start up and small business space Why he’s not on any form of social media Coming from a family of immigrants that were also entrepreneurs, noting that most of the top 100 startups were created by immigrants Knowing when to keep going vs. knowing when to pause and make a change The creation to consumption ratio How Nick stays grounded an in touch with his mental health, advice for how to do so with reading, writing, meditating, connecting with people, and slowing dow …and so much more!   -Resources -   CONNECT WITH US! Our Website Spotify Instagram Facebook  Kettlebell Kitchen Drizly Become a member at Hall in Boston! Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com     Stay Gold, K

AMANDA + KIM, NUTRITION TEAM AT KETTLEBELL KITCHEN   Get tickets to our first live event GUAC + TALK in Boston on December 13th HERE!   As featured in Well + Good, Men’s Health and The Wall Street Journal, Kettlebell Kitchen is pledging to consistently provide you with whole food based meals and meal plans that are of high-quality nutritional value and free of dairy, soy, gluten, inflammatory oils and artificial sweeteners. This week Kara was lucky enough to have on the nutrition team over at KBK and pick their brains about ALL of that plus more. Amanda Montalvo and Kim Perez are not only making sure you’re getting quality food, they’re also customizing plans to meet your specific needs. On top of all that — they’re committed to educating their customers about nutrition, improving their overall health by giving them suggestions about how to combat stress and anxiety, and being a resource for them to discuss how they can improve their lives through proper nutrition. For such a big company, the customization and tailored experience is truly so personal, and we love that.   In this episode, we dive into… How Amanda and Kim came to work with KBK Why the core of our health is in our gut KBK’s values and what they work with clients to achieve on a daily basis Their “holistic approach” and what that means to each of them Amanda and Kim’s nutrition backgrounds and using their knowledge to educate clients The stress response and the ways it manifests itself in our bodies Our response to not getting enough sleep and what you can put in your diet to help aid in recovery Finding ways to counter balance stress The difference between the 10 different meal plans that KBK offers and how to choose one that’s right for you How Amanda and Kim advise the management team and chefs to create and adjust food menus for their clients KBK’s educational approach to wellness …and so much more!   CONNECT WITH KETTLEBELL KITCHEN www.kettlebellkitchen.com KBK’s Blog run by Amanda + Kim, “The Leaderboard” Follow KBK on Instagram Follow Amanda Follow Kim Email the nutrition team and find out more about how KBK can help you meet your personal nutrition needs!   CONNECT WITH US! Our Website Spotify Instagram Facebook  Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com    Stay Gold, KL

Get tickets to our first live event GUAC + TALK in Boston on December 13th HERE!   JERA FOSTER-FELL, NYC CREATOR + INFLUENCER   Instagram. Influencer. You triggered yet? *wink* This week we chat with Jera, aka @jera.bean — a full-time creator, Adidas Global Ambassador and former Soul Cycle instructor in NYC who’s crushing the social media game and making you actually feel BETTER, not worse. We discuss what it’s like to have a job that’s inventing itself, how BBG by Kayla Itsines launched her into success, what’s it’s like to audition + work at Soul Cycle and how she just left what she thought was her dream job to work for herself. We think she’ll really change your mind on a lot.   In this episode, we dive into… -Current resources for influencers and how her job doesn't quite have a description yet -The "wild wild west" as Jera calls it of the social media space and how it's creating itself -The creation of her platform on instagram via a Bikini Body workout guide -BBG + her audience and how it still affects her today in content creation and relating to her followers -The ins and outs of SoulCycle instructor auditions and training -What it's like to be a full-time fitness instructor and be challenged emotionally, spiritually and physically -- and the toll it took on her body and mind -Leaving a secure job to pursue a passion full-time -Contracts, partnerships, sponsored posts and brands, how it all works …and so much more!     -Resources -   CONNECT WITH JERA Follow Jera on Instagram  Read more about the KonMari organizing method Adidas  Kayla Itsines BBG Guide + App    CONNECT WITH US! www.karalennon.com/podcast Spotify Instagram Facebook  Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com    Stay Gold, KL

ALI BONAR, @AVOKWEEN + CO-FOUNDER OF KWEEN AND CO.   Use code COMINGINHOT for 15% off on kween.co!     This week we’re chatting all things granola butter, staying woke and intuitive eating with co-founder of Kween and Co. Ali Bonar. A Califiornia native, this girl just quit her job to go full time KWEEN making granola butter magic and we’re here for it. After gaining a following for her intuitive eating journey and recipes online, Ali was seeking an alternative for one of her favorite treats and stumbled upon creating the world’s first spreadable granola. 80 different recipes later, she launched Kween + Co. and is now in several different health-food stores around the country. Ali chats with us about leaving the tech industry to work for herself,  using social media for productivity and partnerships, the ever-changing wellness industry and why playing with your food is so important.     In this episode, we dive into… -Ali’s intuitive eating journey on Instagram and what it’s like to battle orthorexia -Food styling and how Ali built her following though playing with her food #dripdrip -Creating a successful business through online marketing and brand partnerships -Bootstrapping her own company after leaving her full-time job -The tough act of breaking into the food business space and woking with shops to get granola butter on shelves -Her tactics to get stores to buy her product and why they work! -Advice on where to seek help if you feel like you’re obsessing over food -Time blocking and batching for increased productivity …and so much more!     -Resources -   CONNECT WITH ALI + KWEEN Buy Granola Butter here: kween.co Follow Ali @avokween Follow Kween + Co. @kweenandco Store locator Ali’s go-to nut butter + oatmeal company, Wild Friends! Her fav vegan protein drink, Apres     CONNECT WITH US! www.karalennon.com/podcast Spotify Instagram Facebook  Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotpodcast@gmail.com     Stay Gold, K

CATIE MACKEN, YOGA RYT 500 + BOSTON’S BEST FITNESS GURU      HOLY. DEPTH. It’s been said that people will only meet you as deep as they’ve met themselves. This woman — has truly met herself and we went DEEP this week, y'all. We sat down with Boston's Best Fitness Guru Catie Macken and we cover almost everything: from holding space for people, doing deep self-discovery work, what the chakra system is, what your yoga teacher is REALLY thinking, creating energetic boundaries and how she balances life amidst chaos. If you were ever questioning if you’re on the right path or just looking for a bit more enlightenment — this episode is it. We got woke, admitted secrets, and laughed a lot. It’s a good one, so buckle up!   In this episode, we dive into… Doing the deep self-knowledge work in order to connect with others Catie’s secret she hasn’t admitted until this podcast! And how it’s changing her life The chakra system, why everything in your body is connected to this energy portal gateway and how it works Where your body holds stress in yoga + why How to facilitate transformative healing and growth within yourself The benefits of tarot cards, reiki, shamanic breathing techniques, reading Akashic records and energy healing Finding a practice or ritual that returns you to yourself and how you can best identify what that is   -Resources -   CONNECT WITH CATIE www.catiemacken.com Read Catie’s tarot card blog Follow along with Catie + Rachel’s podcast, Intuitive Science HERE Info on Catie, Jess and Erica's YTT The Essence of Yoga School   CONNECT WITH US! www.karalennon.com/podcast Find us now on Spotify! Instagram Facebook  Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com     Stay Gold, K

CAROLINE HUFFSTETLER OLSEN, FOUNDER OF NUTTY LIFE Use code “COMINGINHOT” for 20% off on nutty-life.com! Happy Friday, squad. Coming in hot to this weekend with sweets and (dairy free) treats! We catch up with Caroline of Nutty Life + it’s a gooooood one. From start-up life, driving around her product in a van, to a near death experience that woke her up — Caroline discloses her journey with this UNBELIEVABLE + YUMMY AF product and how she got to where she is today. As of November 14th, they’re launching FREE SHIPPING in 24 states across the country! In this episode, we dive into… - Caroline’s background in finance and why she started making her own non-dairy alternatives for milk - Expectation mindset vs reality - Why millennials spend money differently than older generations and why it’s important to know your consumer - How Caroline says you can start your own food business for less than $5,000 - The different recipes Caroline tried out and why she landed on cashew milk - The freak accident that inspired her to leave her job eventually and launch a kickstarter - Explaining the food business industry and how competitive it is to get your product on shelves - How the mental practice of yoga has made its way into her business - Why food is so communal and how to turn that feeling into a legitimate business - How farming season can affect her products and how she has to adjust based on bad or good harvests - Advice for you in starting your own business and the power of NO …and so much more!   -Resources - CONNECT WITH NUTTYLIFE + CAROLINE www.nutty-life.com Use code “COMINGINHOT” for 20% off nutty-life.com Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe using nutty life cashew milk! Follow Nutty Life on Instagram Follow Nutty Life on Facebook Follow Nutty Life on Twitter Food Revolution, Boston’s home for allergen friendly food start-ups Caroline’s co-founded pop-up space and commercial kitchen located in Arlington, MA @TheLocalFare     CONNECT WITH US! www.karalennon.com/podcast Instagram Facebook Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotthepodcast@gmail.com   Stay Gold, K

EMILY KANTER , CO-OWNER OF CAMBRIDGE NATURALS Use code “cominginhot” for $ off an upcoming in-store event at either Cambridge Naturals location when you sign up on their website! This week! From supporting local economy, sustainability, cultivating community, wellness, and why we are all SO anxious — Emily is a wealth of knowledge and her home base, Cambridge Naturals is truly the hub of it. Founded by her parents in 1976 following the Vietnam War, Cambridge Naturals has evolved over the years to become to go-to spot for all the best wellness products in Boston. From echinacea, vitamin c, epsom salt, cbd oil, collagen, natural deodorant, ashwagandha, kava, to even your favorite natural almond milk…this place has everything. This episode you’ll discover more about this magical shop (now, theres two!) and the mission behind it.   In this episode, we dive into… -How CN got started in 1976 and became the first specialty grocery shop in the area -Being the daughter of two trailblazers and how that shaped her childhood -How Cambridge Naturals is supporting the local economy and creating opportunity for others to flourish both inside and outside the shop -Recommendations for supplements to take for anxiety, sleep, immunity and everyday health -Emilys favorite products!! -The over 16,000 SKUs (!) and why there’s something for everyone …and so much more!   -Resources - CONNECT WITH CAMBRIDGE NATURALS www.cambridgenaturals.com Follow Cambridge Naturals on Instagram Read about CN’s feature in Forbes Magazine — “Small Giants" Get tickets to CN’s next workshop HERE Evan Healey Blue Cactus Beauty Elixir Buy Emily’s book rec The Omnivore’s Dilemma KoHi Coffee — one of Emily’s go-to coffee shops in Cambridge Info on Precidio University’s MBA Program — Doing business for good!   CONNECT WITH US! www.karalennon.com/podcast Instagram Facebook Email us to be a guest or suggest a guest! cominginhotpodcast@gmail.com     Stay Gold, K

GOAL SETTING 101 + The Art of Arriving - Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with all the latest COMING IN HOT deets! - You are enough. This week we break down goal setting for you guys and steps you can take to write down what you want + go after it. Hint — you might even get to do this in REAL LIFE (WHAT) with us soon! We’d love to see some of these goals IN THE WILD! Imagine?! Kara also chats about the art of arriving and how to maximize the present moment with gratitude and joy. We dive into… -The three separate categories to separate your goals into and how to do so -Why physically writing a goal down is both scary as hell and LIBERATING…and why it works! -How to set up your goal lists to be specific and measurable -Why Kara hangs her goals by her door and why she thinks you should, too! -The mantra Kara’s been living by and why it’s relevant to goal setting -Arriving and creating space in your life for gratitude -A mini-hint at our latest event we’re planning and how we can link up in real life! …and so much more! CONNECT WITH US! www.karalennon.com/cominginhotpodcast Instagram Facebook Kara’s Instagram Share a review or share with a friend to be entered to win some sweeeeet swag ;) Stay Gold, KL

ANGELA GENTILE   Make sure to follow Coming In Hot on Instagram!   Happy Saturday, squad! This episode is a combination of so many important and amazing topics: starting your own business, mental health, education, why loss is the biggest teacher, self worth and self work, limiting beliefs and how to rid yourself of them, fitness, grief, joy + finding yourself through chaos. Angela Gentile is not only a business owner, former educator, and all around boss human; she is also a huge believer in putting in the work on your mental health and we knew we had to talk with her for #MentalHealthAwareness Week / Month. Tune in to hear her story of how she made it through the flames and created her own class called Sweat Remix — a place to ZEN, RAGE + HEAL. This is not an episode to miss.   In this episode, we dive into… -Why death is the biggest teacher -Angela’s background in education and how being an educator changed her + her outlook on life -Starting your own business and the barriers to success -The state of educators and education today and why Angela left teaching to work for herself -Normalizing being sad -Self worth vs. self work -Getting rid of black and white language and either/or…turning it into an AND -Feeling valuable and placing value on yourself in the workplace and in your relationships -Why physical vulnerability is much easier than emotional vulnerability and how to channel that into a space to grow -Where you can SWEAT REMIX and train with Angela in Boston! …and so much more!   CONNECT WITH ANGELA www.sweatremix.com www.teachfitnessboston.com Follow Sweat Remix on Instagram Get tickets to Angela’s next pop-up event FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweat-remix-friday-night-lights-tickets-51307384769 Train with Angela at Lynx Fitness Club! Get Angela’s fav FANNYPACK from Rack Addik!   Stay Gold, K

ELIZABETH + DALE OF SWEATS AND THE CITY Make sure to follow Coming In Hot on Instagram + subscribe, rate + review on Apple Podcasts!   Sweat responsibly. This week we’ve got two hot tickets from NYC on the line and we’re so excited! The ultimate #girlcrushes Elizabeth and Dale chat about leaving their full-time jobs to fully commit to their joint business venture…an Instagram account (and now, LLC!) by the name of Sweats And The City. “Sweats” as they fondly refer to it — has caught on for their candid and honest reviews of boutique fitness studios and instructors in New York City. They’ve got over 60,000 Instagram followers, have hosted sponsored fitness events throughout NYC, and now both have made it their full-time jobs. Talk about impressive. We caught up with these two in the midst of sweats, green juices, and pilates classes…and they give us all the details on how they’re essentially making the rules up as they go, working their asses off, and getting pretty lucky in the process.   In this episode, we dive into… -How Elizabeth and Dale met by chance and became unlikely business partners -Forging the space for creating your business through Instagram -Why they love boutique fitness and a few other surprising opinions on the fitness culture in 2018 -How to get told “no” and also say “no” when a situation or business deal doesn’t serve you -How you can build a genuine online following and monetize it -Why their feed is now including more about their personal lives and why getting vulnerable has benefitted them in the long run -How they built their business from scratch and quit their full time jobs to do Sweats + The City full time…with almost no safety net -The details behind how brand and studio partnerships work and how they get paid to work out! -How they handle giving a negative review to a studio or instructor -Their love for Pilates style workouts and the go-to studios and instructors to hit up while in NYC -How to give value to your product / feed and engage with your followers in genuine way to build trust and your reputation, including their three tips to doing so through social media -How they’re impacting their community OUTSIDE of Instagram -The exciting partnerships they have in the works and more to come from them this holiday season …and so much more!   CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH + DALE www.sweatsandcity.com Follow Sweats + The City on Instagram Buy the Five-Minute Journal they swear by to increase productivity and start a morning routine Find one of their go-to instructors Megan Roup on Obe Sign up for their mailing list via their website to stay in the know with all new things SATC! Stay Gold, K

ROSEANN SDOIA MATERIA - Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with all Coming In Hot news! - We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you one of the most powerful guests we’ve spoken with yet. This one is a game changer, everyone. Get ready. April 15th, 2013 was arguably one of the worst days, if not the worst day, in Boston after the horrific Marathon bombing attack. Roseann Sdoia Materia’s life was forever changed that day as she was feet from the second bomb on Boylston Street and has since lost her right leg. Her entire life since has revolved around recovery and healing — but something more came out of this terrible tragedy. Today, as a Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor and amputee, Roseann is making great strides in changing the lives of others. As one of the top motivational speakers, Roseann combines her powerful, personal story of perseverance with her professional corporate background and offers lessons learned throughout her challenging comeback journey as insightful, motivational tools that everyone can use to discover their own unstoppable strength. She has since penned a book about her experience with her “guardian angels” entitled “Perfect Strangers: Friendship, Strength and Recover After Boston’s Worst Day.” Roseann’s mantra that “life is only as positive as you make it,” serves as the foundation for redefining one’s own mindset in achieving every personal and professional goal, and ultimately living a happier, richer and more fulfilling life.   In this episode, we dive into… - Roseann’s chilling and jaw-dropping account of what happened on April 15th, 2013 - Why Roseann feels that she has guardian angels - The recovery process since becoming an amputee at age 45 and how her entire life has shifted - The background of the hero that changed her life in multiple ways and continues to today - Roseann’s mindset and how she utilizes her personal strategies to help other amputees cope with recovery and change - The charities and resources she works with now after they helped her through her recovery process - Information on how you can get involved with her latest charity partnership and attend this years NEAD’s Gala in Boston, MA — and meet Roseann! …and so much more.   CONNECT WITH ROSEANN www.robostrong.com Follow Roseann on Facebook Follow Roseann on LinkedIn Get ticket’s for this year’s Get Dressed. Give Back. Gala on October 12th in Boston HERE! https://semperfifund.org http://www.bridesacrossamerica.com https://heatherabbottfoundation.org https://neads.org Stay Gold + Boston Strong, K

KELLI FIERRAS - Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with all Coming In Hot news! - Happy October! We’re back this week with another amazing nutrition and wellness professional based here in Boston to give us even more insight into the wellness and nutrition industry and how we think about food. Kelli Fierras is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer and owner of Get Well With Kel — her mantra? Nutrition to live by. She’s a passionate fitness advocate who knew from an early age that she wanted to devote her life to health and wellness. Kelli believes in a non-judgmental and understanding approach and creates a collaborative relationship with her clients that she believes provides them the tools needed to reach all of their health and fitness goals. Her upbeat personality and attention to detail SCREAM in this episode, she was so legit — she clearly knows her stuff and isn’t afraid to speak her truth. - In this episode, we dive into… - Kelli’s mindset around creating a nutrition plan that works for your life, not just in the short term - What motivates Kelli and why she got into full-time fitness - The meeting and mentor that changed Kelli’s life and how she made the leap into full-time with her business - The breakdown of fad diets and why they don’t work long-term - Kelli’s experience in training athletes, runners, boxers, moms and how she develops programs to maximize success for each of them individually - A breakdown of her career as a collegiate athlete and how that shaped her relationship with food - Why she’ll never give up pizza and wine on Friday nights and why ketchups the BEST #preach …and so much more!   CONNECT WITH KELLI www.getwellwithkel.org Find her teaching schedule at Everybody Fights HERE Follow her on Instagram Follow her on Twitter Nutrition Q’s? Email her getwellwithkel@gmail.com Stay Gold, KL

SOLO EPISODE! - Make sure to follow Coming In Hot on Instagram! - You asked, we listened. This week is a special edition solo episode with Kara and it’s the most vulnerable we’ve been yet. Kara goes into the story of her journey up until this point and why she felt compelled to start the podcast and share these stories with the world. The pillars of Coming In Hot are empowerment, entrepreneurship, connection, storytelling and wellness — and this episode touches on all of those. We hope that Kara’s story and the stories of our guests will accelerate you towards your best life and empower you to take action to make that happen. Kara talks about… -Her journey through health and wellness -The 1 million jobs she’s had and how each has contributed to where she is now -Why it’s so important to write things down -What compelled her to quit her job and pursue fitness full-time -The steps she recommends for taking big action in your life -Why she loves guacamole so much…..just kidding. Guacamole is universal. -The rock bottom point Kara hit and how it completely changed her life -Kara’s BIG DREAM for Coming In Hot and the community that surrounds it …and so much more CONNECT WITH US! www.karalennon.com/podcast Follow Kara on Instagram Check out Kara’s teaching schedule HERE Follow Coming In Hot on Instagram Follow Coming In Hot on Facebook Subscribe, rate + review on iTunes! Stay Gold, KL

MOVE. WITH MOOCH AND MEL - Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram! - Lets move! This week Kara catches up with an alum guest and her business partner about the company they started that’s changing women’s lives and empowering them to trust their guts. (Literally.) Christina Muccio and Melissa Dlugolecki are the minds behind MOVE. With Mooch and Mel, a business designed to help empower humans to treat, test, and trust their guts. With programs encompassing nutrition, education, movement and community, these two women are helping others change their lives in as little as 10 weeks. Their current program enrolls over 40 women and is sold out, but their website holds so much free content and an e-book on gut health for just $4.99! We love a good deal. They kick off our FOOD centered month by chatting with us about how their business started, why it’s important to trust your gut, their philosophy around nutrition and eating and how they’ve overcome massive loss and through that work, have manifested success in their lives.   We chat about… -How Mooch and Mel met and “built their business on puke” -How a massive personal loss empowered Mel to change her life and treat her gut -Their philosophy on movement -How their programs are designed and why they DON’T count calories or macros -A few common misconceptions around traditional dieting and weight loss -Their current baseline 10-week program, Steady MOVE.ment and all it includes -What’s coming next from MOVE. (dudes, mommas, fams….they’re coming for ya!) …and so much more!     CONNECT WITH MOOCH + MEL www.movewithmm.com Buy their latest eBook on gut health HERE Follow their business MOVE. on Instagram! Join their secret Facebook group HERE Follow Mooch Follow Mel   Stay Gold, KL

JULIE STARR - Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram! - This week all our wellness stars are aligning. It’s September and most of us are ready to press the reset button on our wellness, fitness, and nutrition routines. In walks this week’s guest. Julie Starr is a fitness professional, small business owner, nutritionist, yoga teacher, barre instructor, and wellness advocate who’s coming in HOT this week with some fresh takes on nutrition! Julie has been in the nutrition space for over 12 years and works in the private sector running her own practice. Surprisingly, Julie’s first dreams in the wellness industry were a SUPER nontraditional track….via midwifery and being a doula! She’s delivered countless babies and assisted women through childbirth and what comes after. She now owns Starr Life Studios, a yoga and barre studio in Roslindale, MA and leads trainings and retreats both locally and internationally.   Julie chats about…. - Her philosophy on nutrition and supplements - Why drinking green juice MAY be worth the hype - The other steps she urges her clients to take in order to be successful with their diet - How she got her start in the wellness space in Western Massachusetts as a dreadlock-sporting hippie (no joke, we saw pics) - Her new line of products that will support your health journey and everyday life - The frustrating space the nutrition industry and nutrition professionals are in right now — and why she almost quit! - Why food memories and associations are some of the strongest memories - The invaluable resource she uses to eat fresh daily - Her experience in working with law firms and hedge funds on heart health and healthy eating, and working at community health center in pediatric health - The shocking story that changed her view on what populations need nutrition advice the most …and so much more! - CONNECT WITH JULIE www.starrlifestudios.com Sign up for a barre or yoga class HERE Follow Julie on Instagram Follow SHIFT by Julie (her line of supplements) Connect with Julie on Facebook     Stay Gold, KL

BOJAN MANDARIC - Make sure to follow to the podcast on Instagram! - Happy Labor Day, world! We’re COMING IN HOT to September + fall with a powerful month of guests and connection. This week we’ve got Mr. Bojan Mandaric — approximately half of the duo that started November Project, the free fitness movement that’s taking over the world. Bojan grew up in Novi Sad, Serbia, and is a former rower on the Yugoslavian National Team and at Northeastern University. He now works full-time as a strategist at November Project. Talk about a FORCE. This dude is legit. Bojan and Brogan Graham (the other half of the duo) met in college and started working out together in November 2011 as a way to stay in shape and hold each other accountable. Since that original promise, the group has grown to hundreds of members and 49 tribes who exercise multiple times a week in a number of cities around the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe. November Project is also now a non-profit and responsible for hugs, happiness, community, neon clothing and debauchery in cities all around the world. Bojan gives us his take on how they got to where they are today, what’s next for NP, and how he made his “hobby” his full time job. - We chat about…. -How November Project started as a promise between two friends after graduating college -Why November Project will always be free -How NP spread to different cities….by accident -The logistics behind running 49 different tribes around the world -The moment that Bojan knew he had to quit his job and turn the free fitness movement into his full time job -How Bojan + Brogan assume different roles in running the November Project empire and the surprising fact about their friendship -Why you should #JustShowUp and join the movement in a city near you -How you can pledge to become the next NP tribe! …and so much more. - CONNECT WITH NOVEMBER PROJECT www.november-project.com Follow November Project on Instagram Follow November Project on Facebook Follow Bojan on Instagram Sign up for TNF Endurance Challenge this September! Buy November Project: The Book on Amazon Support NP by donating via your local tribe!   Most importantly….#JustShowUp   Stay Gold, KL

ELIZA SHIRAZI - Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and enter our giveaway to win a 3-pack of Kick-It By Eliza classes and some sweet #FEMPIRE merch!   - What a week! This LIONESS....KICKS US into the weekend and we couldn’t be happier about it. From how she invented the 13-round boxing inspired workout to holding her own fitness certification; and the #FEMPIRE world takeover — this interview is definition of #girlboss. Sub 30 and no signs of stopping, Eliza, Kick It By Eliza, and the Fempire are taking the country by storm. UMass grads, this one is for you! - Among so many other things, we chat about…. How Eliza created her Kick It workout…on the spot as a freshman in college! Teaching to upwards of 200 people at Umass and the support she’s received from the community there The most important facets of her business and how she’s expanding to different markets Why she had to quit her job The nitty gritty details about permits, starting your own business, trademarking, and branding advice Why the last round of Kick It is her favorite Advice for young entrepreneurs and how you can fuel your passions without getting overwhelmed at the start Her go-to app to stay present and KICK her anxiety What’s next for Kick It and the #fempire Where you can get certified to teach Kick It in your city! ….and so much more!   CONNECT WITH ELIZA www.kickitbyeliza.com Instagram Sign up for her September certification to teach Kick It By Eliza HERE! Read her cover mag article in The Improper Bostonian Visit her sister’s cafe in Cambridge Download her fav app to stay #zenAF Headspace   Stay Gold, KL

KELLY BRABANTS   Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and enter our GIVEAWAY!   -   This girl is so busy, we had to go to her roof deck at her apartment building just to catch this woman. We sit down with Boston-based entrepreneur, fitness professional, dance guru, small business owner and #BOOTY expert Kelly Brabants of Booty By Brabants. This girl is on fire! If you live in Boston, you’ve experienced the true hype that is #BBB and you most likely own a pair (or five) of her pants, or know several girls that do. Kelly is an example of a true Boston girl who built her empire from the ground up. From dropping out of college to becoming one of the most successful business owners in Boston, this girl has truly never stopped. Kelly created her own workout and subsequent athleisure line of pants, sports bras, bathing suits, bike shorts, and hats based around her brand, Booty By Brabants. In fact, it’s doing so well, she’s opened up a pop-up store in the Seaport District. With no signs of stopping, we chat with Kelly about what makes her so different and special, and the secret sauce that keeps her business thriving and us coming back from more.   -   Among so many other things, we chat about…. -How Kelly started her successful business from the ground up -The investment and investor that changed her life -Kelly’s journey through dropping out of college and moving across the country and why she won’t go back to LA -The best advice she’s been given as a businesswoman and why it’s so important to her -How her Booty By Brabants workout gained a following and eventually led to her creating her own line of workout apparel -The mistake that cost her thousands of dollars and the lessons she learned from being so attached to her brand -How she stays organized while managing 3 businesses, clients, a social life and spending time with her family each week -The surprising task she’ll never let go of no matter how big her business grows -Kelly’s goals for the future and what’s coming up next for Booty By Brabants …and so much more!   -   CONNECT WITH KELLY www.bootybybrabants.com Instagram Read about her new pop-up store in the She Village HERE! Stay Gold, KL

RACHELE POJEDNIC   Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on all things Coming In Hot and make sure to stay tuned as we announce our first LIVE event coming this August!   -   There’s hot —and then there’s absolutely on fire. And tiny powerhouse Rachel Pojednic…..is up in flames. This week Kara chats with scientist, professor, fitness instructor, sponsored athlete and @strongprocess founder Rachele Pojednic. Beyond the fact she’s a literal doctor, Rachel seriously knows her shit.   - This episode is BY FAR the most information packed, controversial, and REAL conversation we’ve had so far. Rachele drops knowledge bomb after knowledge bomb and debunks SEVERAL popular nutrition fads that the wellness industry is currently obsessing over (we’re looking at you, activated charcoal + collagen.)   -   She has spent years studying in academia earning her several accolades including a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from Tufts University. Rachele spends her days in research centered around Type 2 Diabetes while balancing teaching courses at Simmons College in Boston, recording podcast episodes for her new venture “Intuitive Science” with co-host Catie Macken, teaching indoor cycling at Flywheel, deepening her yoga practice, planning wellness seminars for her company Strong Process…and capping it off with red wine. Phew. What? We can barely keep up.     Among so many other things, we chat about…. -Rachele’s research based and practical view on the modern day wellness industry -The science behind eating and exercising -Diets that work vs. diets that don’t -Rachele’s experience in academia and why she pursued getting a PhD in Nutrition -Gut health and the importance of understanding what you put in your body -What’s reeeeeally happening when you take collagen protein -How to make informed decisions about what food and products to consume -Rachele’s newly launched podcast Intuitive Science co-hosted by Catie Macken -The surprising goal she has for the rest of the year -How you can gain more science and evidence based information from professionals directly at her wellness summit in November …and so much more!   CONNECT WITH RACHELE www.rachelepojednic.com www.strongprocess.com Instagram Strong Process Listen to Intuitive Science HERE!   Stay Gold, K

Make sure to stay tuned as we announce our first LIVE event coming this August! Keep up with the podcast on Instagram.   -   Her sister and her have been called the “Venus and Serena of Squash” and she currently sits at #18 in the world rankings….this week we sit down with American Professional Squash Player, Amanda Sobhy. From finding the sport at a young age, to being the first American EVER to win a national title, Amanda walks us through her journey into becoming a professional athlete and it’s sure been a JOURNEY. Amanda dealt with pressures to perform, overbearing coaches, and injuries along the way and has still found a way to love what she does. We dive into the inner workings of the mental toll it’s had on her and the work she’s done to solidify her champion’s mindset, even when she wasn’t a champion.   We chat…. -An intro to squash (!!!) for those of us that don’t know the sport well and why it’s not huge in the US -Feeling like a bit of a black swan since a young age and the effects it’s had on her mental game as well as her physical game -Amanda’s struggle between her and her dad throughout her life and why it’s played a huge role in who she is today -The life-changing moment that almost brought her career to a halt -Growing up with the pressure to perform as one of the world’s top squash players -Getting recruited by an Ivy League school and the pressure to perform as the top player on her team -Recovering from setback and injury….twice. -Advice for younger athletes on how to stay mentally strong and motivated -Info on her next match as she makes her comeback to the sport!   -   CONNECT WITH AMANDA! Instagram Twitter Donate to her Summer Challenge Match — a charity event benefitting the Squash Education Alliance, a program that is making squash more accessible and giving first-generation students the chance to get on the college track, HERE! Stay Gold, KL

Make sure to stay tuned as we announce our first LIVE event coming this August! Keep up with the podcast on Instagram.   -   “I’m here. And I matter.”   Actor, singer, author, motivational speaker, activist, athlete, force of nature and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy from birth….this week we present to you Brennan Srisirikul. Brennan is changing the way the world looks at people with disabilities through his diversity, inclusion, and empowerment. A sought after voice in this space, he recently spoke at the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity in Honolulu, Hawaii. Some may consider Brennan to be handicapped however, he says that he considers himself to be handi-capable. Brennan also considers himself differently-abled rather than disabled. A Rhode Island College grad and Barry’s Bootcamp addict, Brennan is truly redefining what it means to LIVE….regardless of your circumstances.   This week, Brennan speaks about… -Being born in Thailand the size of a tissue box (seriously!) -How he went from being given a 10% chance of living to taking Barry’s Bootcamp multiple times per week -His journey through being diagnosed with Cerebral palsy from birth -Brennan’s struggles growing up and coming to terms with his true identity -How his own mother helped fund / create the first ever handicapped accessible playground -Finding purpose through passion and visibility -Finding acting at the age of 8 and the show that changed his life -A few controversial and surprising facts about friendships within his community -The acronym he uses in motivational speaking and why it’s changing lives around the country -Whats next for Brennan and his ask for help with his most recent project -How to contact / book Brennan to speak at your next work or school engagement!   -   CONNECT WITH BRENNAN www.brennansrisirikul.com Instagram Twitter Contact Brennan for booking a speaking engagement HERE! Stay Gold, KL

Make sure to stay tuned as we announce our first LIVE event coming this August! Keep up with the podcast HERE! - Authentic. Heart. Soul. Credible. And DEDICATED. This week we present to you NYC fitness guru and entrepreneur Gerren Liles. Gerren is a ReebokOne Elite Ambassador and has spent years building his personal brand and grinding it out in New York City - from private training celebrity clients, to starting his own apparel line, to becoming a Master Instructor at Equinox and creating his own classes, Gerren seemingly never stops. After a health scare that snapped him back into reality, Gerren left his teaching career, turned his life around and took his teaching skillset to a new avenue: full-time fitness. Gerren walks us through what it’s like to live and work in NYC, how you stand out in the city that never sleeps, what his mantras are, and so much more. We dive into… -Gerren’s special secret that keeps him in tune with almost everyone he comes in contact with -Advice on how to jumpstart your fitness career -The health scare that catapulted his obsession with wellness -His career path with one of the most successful gyms in the world and why it has set him up for success in the long run -Gerren’s training style and philosophy on why he sometimes turns away clients (wait, what?) -The number one piece of advice he has and why its applicable to EVERYONE even outside of fitness -Where to find him in NYC and how you can train with him even if you’re not in New York! - CONNECT WITH GERREN www.gerrenliles.com Instagram Cop some sweeeeet apparel designed by G himself HERE! Catch Gerren and so many other fitness superstars at Ultra Fit Fest this September in Arizona!   Stay Gold, KL  

"It's quite possible things will turn out far better than you imagine." — Don't forget to follow @karalennon for all Coming In Hot news and updates! Stay tuned for a special MEET UP and LIVE event in Boston coming this August! — SAY YES....to listening to this 5 star MOVIE of an episode. This week Izzy VanHall blows our minds and brings peace to our hearts through her story of art, travel, finding her bliss, yoga, saying YES, living in her truth and how she's found balance in the grind in episode 8 of Coming In Hot! — Artist and RYT 500 Izzy has several accolades among which include teaching yoga to thousands of students over her almost 10 year career, being a registered Thai massage practitioner / LMT, and creating art which is displayed in yoga studios around the globe. This episode outlines... -Izzy's journey around the globe (literally) -The decision she made at 16 years old that changed the direction of her life -How she found yoga and her journey to eventually leading teacher trainings -Izzy's love of yoga and art and how she's married the two in her newest business venture -Information on her two retreats coming up in the next year -Keeping it real, why hanging out alone is so important to her, and the words she lives by -How to stay grounded through life's transitions while still prioritizing your passions REAL / RAW / and REALLY DOPE - this girl is on fire and we're here to fan her flames. CONNECT WITH IZZY! www.izzyvanhall.com Facebook Instagram Register for her next YogAdventure in Saratoga Springs, NY! Stay Gold, KL

Don't forget to follow @karalennon for all Coming In Hot news and updates! - Stay tuned for a special MEET UP and LIVE event coming this August! - In a special episode this week, we dive into some of the background on the reason why Kara started this podcast and some qualities that the guests have in common. In a series that is yet to be named (we need your help on that part!!) Kara dives into the word of the week: RESILIENCE. - We discuss... -What resilience means and how it applies to literally EVERYONE -Factors that play into your ability to be resilient -The phrase Kara lives by that complements this mindset -10 key ways that anyone can build resilience - Please stay tuned for the end where we ask for your help in naming this series and as always, thank you so much for listening. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Instagram Website Stay Gold, KL

Firing On All Cylinders: Episode 6 with Prezence Founder, #GirlBoss and Yogi Colleen Hayes Follow @karalennon on Instagram for all Coming In Hot updates! Colleen Hayes, female entrepreneur, girlboss, yogi, connector, saleswoman and boxing instructor brings to us this week the REALEST of the real talks on mental health and life that we’ve had on here so far. This week, Colleen talks candidly about her journey through love and loss…and how to stay afloat through it all. Colleen is CEO and founder of a new mindfulness app called Prezence, a yoga teacher and boxing instructor at Everybody Fights but above all else, just a normal human trying to navigate this game we call life. She chats through her transition from her crazy college days to managing Formula One race day events, her almost career as a news anchor and how she ended up leaving corporate life altogether to travel the world for 6 months. Fresh off her trip, Colleen brings an energy to this interview that you just need to hear to believe. She shares… -Her tips for waking up successfully each morning and how to maximize your time at night #youneedthis -Navigating through the corporate world post-college -Colleen's tips and tricks on how to stay organized (this is GOLD!) -Finding fitness to navigate through loss -The WHY behind her work and what motivates her every day -Colleen's F*CK IT moment that led her to quit her job -Budgeting tips and hacks on how to travel the world for 6 months...with no job! -The two things that are most important to maximize your time in life and soooo, so much more. The importance of this talk goes beyond just quitting your job and finding your why...it's about mental health, coping with loss, finding your passion and turning your life into something extraordinary. - CONNECT WITH COLLEEN! www.sheneverstops.com IG: @collhayes LinkedIn: Colleen Hayes Sign up to be on the waiting list for her new app HERE! Stay Gold, KL

Follow @karalennon on Instagram for all Coming In Hot updates! As seen in Forbes, BostInno, Social Lifestyle Magazine, The Improper Bostonian and the Boston Business Journal - I bring to you this week the two dudes behind the powerhouse recovery company that is VitalFit Nutrition. Cam and Alfred are two seriously down to Earth dudes who founded VitalFit after completing grad school at Babson College — and I think you’ll be surprised at how they actually came up with their first product. From plant based protein, to fish oil, tart cherry recovery capsules and beyond, VitalFit’s products are at the cutting edge in plant-based recovery. They divulge on everything from their guilty pleasures, (hint: it’s fishtanks — I know, weird) how to manifest your goals and actually turn them into successful ideas and much more, including… -How their college project turned into a successful company -The model they use to bring ideas to life -The GRIND and why it’s important to do the groundwork yourself -What they do to destress -Dropping some SERIOUS knowledge on the supplement industry -The surprising event that sparked the idea behind their first product -A full explaination about their line of wellness products -Influencer marketing and their unique take on it -Starting a company from the ground up as young entrepreneurs — well under 30! -Calling out the BSers (I couldn’t believe what they said, either!) -What’s next for VitalFit Nutrition and the exciting new collabs they’ve got coming up (We also have an in depth convo about the Food Network for easily 5 full minutes, so that’s something to listen for) - LINK UP WITH VITALFIT BELOW! Cam and Alfred www.vitalfitnutrition.com IG: @vitalfit_nutrition FB: VitalFit Nutrition - Coming In Hot listeners can use code “KLEMONGRAMS” for 30% off any order on the VitalFit website! Order 5-serving packs on The Feed! Find their products on the West Coast in all Erewhon Markets Stay Gold guys, KL

"You don’t think about the challenge before you - you keep your eyes above the waves." - Woah. This week we talking surfing lessons — I mean, life etc. with SoulCycle instructor and social media boss Maddy Ciccone. Better known as MaddzTaddz to her loyal followers, this girl seriously knows how to command a group of humans. She’s built a tribe in Boston of followers, riders, friends, and colleagues alike from the ground up after leaving her life in LA to pursue her career as an instructor full-time. From getting cut from making the Patriots Cheerleading squad to her public day-to-day life on Instagram, Maddy guides us through her journey to her current IDGAF attitude and why it’s so important to her. Besides talking about her love of Dunkin’ Donuts Breakfast Wake Up Wraps (not sponsored, but still very relevant)…we chat: -Why her current injury is changing her life -The surprising source of inspiration she uses when she feels overwhelmed -Maddy’s transition from college working girl, to jobless and semi-lost in California, to extremely successful instructor -The three words that changed her life -What she leaves OFF her Instagram story and why -The currency that’s most valuable to her -Hitting rock bottom and how it’s changed her perspective on her attitude   Maddy is a positive and powerful force to be reckoned with and whether or not you vibe with her energy — you’ll definitely hear what she has to say. Joyful, loving, fearless…this girl’s definitely not afraid to be coming in HOT!   Connect with Maddy: IG: @maddztaddz www.soul-cycle.com - Follow @karalennon for all Coming In Hot: The Podcast updates and make sure to subscribe!! Stay Gold, KL