The Overcomer’s Podcast

S3: Episode 2 - Leah Guy | The Wounded Healer

Leah Guy is many things; an author, an intuitive healer, and an inspirational speaker being three of the most stand out things right off the bat.  Beyond that, though, she is a fighter.  She’s overcome many obstacles in her life.  These include, addiction, rape, eating disorders, and anxiety.  She made it through all of this so she could be here to help people today.

She’s achieved much in her years.  She is known as an expert on the mind-body connection, energy medicine, emotional healing, intuitive readings, as well as inspiring people to always live their best life.  That’s not all, though, she owns the Modern Sage product line along with A Girl Named Guy Productions.  She has earned a BA from the University of Louisville, her CMT from Alive & Well Institute of Conscious Bodywork, and she has studied at The School of Enlightenment and Healing in California.

All of that has led to her having a private practice for 25 years, along with teaching workshops and retreats for 12 years.  She’s authored three books.  She’s gone above and beyond to achieve her goals, and she is working everyday to help others achieve theirs.

S3: Episode 1 - Tracy McCubbin | Unclutter

Tracey McCubbin is an expert on clutter and how to help you get rid of it.  At one point, Tracy was working for a major television director in Los Angeles.  During this job, she realized that she had a gift for seeing past the mess, past the clutter, and seeing the vision for a clean, organized, and clutter-free space.  She used this skill to help people get rid of all the excess in their lives, and live with less stress.

 

This has been her life for over 12 years now.  During her more than a decade helping people, she has decluttered thousands of homes.  Tracy took all of this knowledge and experience and put it into a book titled: “Making Space, Clutter-Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You’ll Ever Need,” a truly insightful book.

 

Tracy is now regularly featured in the media as an expert on clutter and decluttering.  She has been seen on the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, and many more.  She’s turned helping people into a job and a lifestyle, and continues to work everyday to help people who feel owned by their possessions.

S2: Episode 12 - Peter Shankman | Zombie Loyalists

Peter Shankman is a keynote speaker, an entrepreneur, and an author.  He started his career many years ago at America Online.  He helped to found AOL Newsroom.  Afterward he started a PR firm called The Geek Factory.  After that he founded a service for journalists called HARO (Help A Reporter Out). 

 

He’s an angel investor, a speaker, and has written 5 books, including the bestseller Nice Companies Finish First: Why Cutthroat Management is Over and Collaboration is in.  He’s the top keynote speaker in marketing, brand building, social media, and customer service.

 

Among all of these incredible accomplishments, Peter is also a father, an ironman triathlete, a skydiver, and he loves to ride his Peloton.  Finding time for his family and his hobbies even among his hectic schedule.

S2: Episode 11: Robin O'Grady | Continue to Learn Every Single Day

Robin O'Grady has been extremely successful in her career.  From humble beginnings, and a tough home life, she has risen above to become a fitness professional, certified mindset coach, and an international speaker.  She uses simple-to-understand strategies to help people achieve mental and physical wellness.

 

She is the owner of O'grady Fitness, which includes O'Grady Consulting.  She regularly helps her client's with  viewing themselves in a more positive light.  She has also been involved in helping several of her entrepreneurial clients launch their businesses, getting them to live the most successful lives that they can.

 

Beyond all of this, Robin is also a dance instructor and a martial artist.  She has a very intense energy, and she pours it into everything she does and into the lives of others.  Always there with a positive outlook and help, she works everyday to be her best self, and to help her clients do the same.

 

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About the Author: Before Travis Barnes became a best-selling author, international presenter, founder and franchisor of Journey Fitness 333 he spent a decade of his life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Upon returning home to his wife and daughter he worked hard to grow himself in the fitness industry so he could buy his family a home of their own. 2 months after buying their home Tropical Storm Lee caused it to be flooded to the second floor. Approximately 1 year after the flood while still rebuilding their home and during the Christmas holiday season Travis was let go from his employment as COO for a local fitness company. After he and his wife spent 6 months as traveling trainers and while still living on an unemployment check and in a FEMA trailer, they began what is now a fitness franchise . Most recently and with the rest of the industry Travis has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic by redesigning his business. Travis has used the pandemic as an opportunity to instead of returning to business as normal, he has returned to business as better than normal. Travis is an Overcomer.

S2: Episode 10: Daniel Blue | Chase Something Better, Be Grateful for What You Have

Daniel Blue is a successful man.  He's a regular contributor to Forbes.com.  He's the owner of Quest Education, which is a company that helps entrepreneurs obtain capital for their companies, pay off high-interest debt, among many other things.  Under Daniel's guidance this business has flourished, earning over 7 figures two years in a row.  Outside of his professional life, he's very into fitness and sports, and he spends a lot of his time with his daughter.  Daniel's life hasn't always been easy.

 

Daniel had an alright home life when he was young, his parents divorced, his father moved away, and his mother worked a lot.  He was beginning to struggle with some of his own demons.  His mother moved him in with another family in Utah in his late teens, and with their help he was able to finish high school, but this was just the beginning of Daniel's struggles.  He decided to go to college, playing sports, but he only lasted a few months.  He ended up leaving college for a job in sales, and he ended up developing an addiction to Oxycontin.  He then also got a girl pregnant, which ended up saving him.  He was able to clean himself up to take care of his daughter. 

 

Daniel used all the things that he went through to help him become a better person.  He was able to turn his life around and become something greater than he thought he would be.  Now he's the son, father, and business owner.  He believes that there is always a chance to for people to redeem themselves and become who they were always supposed to be. 

 

 

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About the Author: Before Travis Barnes became a best-selling author, international presenter, founder and franchisor of Journey Fitness 333 he spent a decade of his life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Upon returning home to his wife and daughter he worked hard to grow himself in the fitness industry so he could buy his family a home of their own. 2 months after buying their home Tropical Storm Lee caused it to be flooded to the second floor. Approximately 1 year after the flood while still rebuilding their home and during the Christmas holiday season Travis was let go from his employment as COO for a local fitness company. After he and his wife spent 6 months as traveling trainers and while still living on an unemployment check and in a FEMA trailer, they began what is now a fitness franchise . Most recently and with the rest of the industry Travis has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic by redesigning his business. Travis has used the pandemic as an opportunity to instead of returning to business as normal, he has returned to business as better than normal. Travis is an Overcomer.

S2: Episode 9: David Pohorence | Why not me?

David Pohorence is many things: a former athlete, a fitness management consultant, a certified personal trainer, a franchise owner, a husband, a father, a son, he has a Master's Degree in Sport administration, and he is now an author as well.  He is just finishing writing his book, "Why not me?"  A book on how to overcome obstacles and live your best life.

 

David grew up in a blue-collar home.  David's father worked many jobs his whole life to try and provide for his family.  That family was large, with a total of seven children.  This is what showed David that if he worked hard and devoted himself to his passion, if he had the drive to work through the hard times, that he would succeed.  This mindset worked its way into every aspect of his life.

 

Along with all of his business success, David has plenty of personal success, too.  He spends as much time with his wife and children.  Family is everything to him, and he hopes to spend every moment he can with them.  He encourages everyone to keep pushing themselves, try things outside of their comfort zones, and to focus on their passions.

 

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About the Author: Before Travis Barnes became a best-selling author, international presenter, founder and franchisor of Journey Fitness 333 he spent a decade of his life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Upon returning home to his wife and daughter he worked hard to grow himself in the fitness industry so he could buy his family a home of their own. 2 months after buying their home Tropical Storm Lee caused it to be flooded to the second floor. Approximately 1 year after the flood while still rebuilding their home and during the Christmas holiday season Travis was let go from his employment as COO for a local fitness company. After he and his wife spent 6 months as traveling trainers and while still living on an unemployment check and in a FEMA trailer, they began what is now a fitness franchise . Most recently and with the rest of the industry Travis has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic by redesigning his business. Travis has used the pandemic as an opportunity to instead of returning to business as normal, he has returned to business as better than normal. Travis is an Overcomer.

S2: Episode 8: Chris Poirier | Perform Better

Chris Poirier is the General Manager of Perform Better, and he has been for 30 years.  Perform Better manufactures and markets fitness equipment and accessories with headquarters located in West Warwick, Rhode Island.  They are the experts in functional training & rehab. Chris has helped grow the company, the brand, and the fitness community as a whole.  Where they were 30 years ago, and where they are now are vastly different.  From a small company with humble beginnings to a company that has summits all over the world and over 1,500 hundred products.

 

Chris is proud of the way that the company has grown, what they've done over the last three decades, and how much they've helped people learn and grow.  He hopes that the next 30 years can be as productive as the last.  He is passionate about making Perform Better the best company that it can be and equally passionate about helping his customers become their best as well.

 

 

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About the Author: Before Travis Barnes became a best-selling author, international presenter, founder and franchisor of Journey Fitness 333 he spent a decade of his life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Upon returning home to his wife and daughter he worked hard to grow himself in the fitness industry so he could buy his family a home of their own. 2 months after buying their home Tropical Storm Lee caused it to be flooded to the second floor. Approximately 1 year after the flood while still rebuilding their home and during the Christmas holiday season Travis was let go from his employment as COO for a local fitness company. After he and his wife spent 6 months as traveling trainers and while still living on an unemployment check and in a FEMA trailer, they began what is now a fitness franchise . Most recently and with the rest of the industry Travis has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic by redesigning his business. Travis has used the pandemic as an opportunity to instead of returning to business as normal, he has returned to business as better than normal. Travis is an Overcomer.

S2: Episode 7: Tom Campanaro | Focus, Passion, and Faith

Tom Campanaro has been a part of the fitness community for almost 50 years.  He created the Total Gym back in 1974.  Total Gym is a name so synonymous with fitness that most people would think that it had always been a vast success, but this is not the case.  When Tom first created the Total Gym, he couldn't even get people to try it.  He had to find a way to market the device in a pre-internet era.

 

His method of marketing was trade shows and they did over 200 a year.  This was the way they marketed the Total Gym.  

 

It took almost 20 years before the total gym started to truly gain traction as a fitness product.  At this time, Tom had gained a foothold in not just individual home sales for his product, but the rehabilitation and physical therapy community, and in the commercial sector as well. The Total Gym became a total success.

 

It wasn't always easy, but he persevered, and in this episode we will learn many lessons from Tom and the Total Gym.

 

 

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About the Author: Before Travis Barnes became a best-selling author, international presenter, founder and franchisor of Journey Fitness 333 he spent a decade of his life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Upon returning home to his wife and daughter he worked hard to grow himself in the fitness industry so he could buy his family a home of their own. 2 months after buying their home Tropical Storm Lee caused it to be flooded to the second floor. Approximately 1 year after the flood while still rebuilding their home and during the Christmas holiday season Travis was let go from his employment as COO for a local fitness company. After he and his wife spent 6 months as traveling trainers and while still living on an unemployment check and in a FEMA trailer, they began what is now a fitness franchise . Most recently and with the rest of the industry Travis has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic by redesigning his business. Travis has used the pandemic as an opportunity to instead of returning to business as normal, he has returned to business as better than normal. Travis is an Overcomer.

S2: Episode 6: Travis Chappell | Living a life that no one else can live

Travis Chappell grew up in Lancaster, California.  A place right next to LA County.  He grew up on a campus that was populated by a large community of Fundamental Baptists.  A community that was no more than 1 thousand at the time and is now 70 thousand strong.  As it grew, they added other features, like a college.  Travis got his degrees in Bible and Church Ministries here.  He realized that this isn't what he wanted to do, and decided to leave and go to Fresno.  This was the first step on a journey that would lead him to where he is today.

 

When he was in Fresno, he decided to do door-to-door sales, and was quite successful at it.  He made very good money, but he realized that he didn't want to be doing this same thing in 10 years.  He decided to take a little time to find out what it was that he wanted to do.  Even though he explored many different areas, he ended up landing on podcasting, and he knew that's what he wanted to be involved in for the rest of his life.

 

He spent time figuring out what he wanted his podcast to be about, and he found that he couldn't think of any podcast that dealt with creating relationships and networks.  He started "Build Your Network," which is now consistently in the Top 25 Business Podcasts on iTunes.  He's also the Founder and CEO of Guestio which helps connect guests to content creators.  He has done a lot not just with his own podcast but helps people grow and create their own podcasts.  Working everyday at something he loves and is passionate about.

 

 

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About the Author: Before Travis Barnes became a best-selling author, international presenter, founder and franchisor of Journey Fitness 333 he spent a decade of his life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Upon returning home to his wife and daughter he worked hard to grow himself in the fitness industry so he could buy his family a home of their own. 2 months after buying their home Tropical Storm Lee caused it to be flooded to the second floor. Approximately 1 year after the flood while still rebuilding their home and during the Christmas holiday season Travis was let go from his employment as COO for a local fitness company. After he and his wife spent 6 months as traveling trainers and while still living on an unemployment check and in a FEMA trailer, they began what is now a fitness franchise . Most recently and with the rest of the industry Travis has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic by redesigning his business. Travis has used the pandemic as an opportunity to instead of returning to business as normal, he has returned to business as better than normal. Travis is an Overcomer.

S2: Episode 5: Jose Flores | Don’t let your struggle become your standard

Jose Flores is a man who has achieved much in his life, but to achieve all of that he has had to overcome his physical disability.  Jose suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a type of muscular dystrophy.  When he was young, his doctors said that he wouldn't make it to the age of 19.  He is currently 44.  Since the age of 22, he has been confined to a wheelchair, but none of this has stopped him from achieving his fullest potential.

 

Early in his adult working life and despite his disabilities Jose worked his way up to a managerial position. Holding that job gave him some of the experience to succeed at what he does now.  He is currently the CEO and Founder of Indispensable Now.  He is a Global Motivator, a Mindset Disruptor and a #1 Best-Selling Author of "Don't Let Your Struggle Become Your Standard."  Despite his condition, he wakes up every day to educate, inspire, and motivate. 

 

Jose believes that everyone should strive to become their best self, no matter what they are facing.  He speaks at colleges, non-profit organizations, corporations, and business seminars every year to try and show people that your struggle can become your success.  He's been featured on many television news networks, including FOX, NBC, and ABC.  He's doing everything he can to reach as many people as possible and have a positive influence on their lives.

 

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About the Author: Before Travis Barnes became a best-selling author, international presenter, founder and franchisor of Journey Fitness 333 he spent a decade of his life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Upon returning home to his wife and daughter he worked hard to grow himself in the fitness industry so he could buy his family a home of their own. 2 months after buying their home Tropical Storm Lee caused it to be flooded to the second floor. Approximately 1 year after the flood while still rebuilding their home and during the Christmas holiday season Travis was let go from his employment as COO for a local fitness company. After he and his wife spent 6 months as traveling trainers and while still living on an unemployment check and in a FEMA trailer, they began what is now a fitness franchise . Most recently and with the rest of the industry Travis has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic by redesigning his business. Travis has used the pandemic as an opportunity to instead of returning to business as normal, he has returned to business as better than normal. Travis is an Overcomer.