Born or Made

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Born or Made episodes

  • Ep. 131 - Life Lessons from 13 Years of Sobriety w/Allen Collins

    Allen Collins is the Founder and CEO of Hollow Labs, a supplement company built from years of firsthand experience on both sides of the counter. After getting sober in 2013, Allen turned to fitness as a way to rebuild his life, developing the discipline and personal responsibility that continue to shape how he approaches business and life today.

    From 2017 to 2025, he owned and operated supplement stores, where he spent years helping customers understand products, compare options, and find solutions that fit their goals. Today, Allen brings those experiences together through Hollow Labs, with a focus on creating supplements people can understand, trust, and feel confident taking.

    48 min
  • Ep. 130 - Why Women Should Powerlift w/Solana Lewis

    Solana Lewis is a World Champion Powerlifter who earned her title through the International Powerlifting Federation at just 21 years old. She is the founder of Strength SoLutions Inc., author of Why Women Should Powerlift, and a TEDx speaker known for her talk, The Key to Reclaiming Your Time.

    Beyond coaching athletes and providing personalized nutrition support, Solana is an educator, national-level powerlifting referee, live-stream commentator, and youth empowerment advocate. Through her experiences in sport, business, and personal growth, she shares powerful lessons on discipline, goal setting, time management, and what it takes to develop a champion’s mindset.

    42 min
  • Ep. 129 - Evolving with Your Fitness w/Hunter Fluegel

    Hunter brings a results-driven yet sustainable approach to health and performance coaching. With experience working alongside a wide range of clients, from competitive athletes to busy professionals, he specializes in helping people build lasting habits, regain confidence, and create meaningful improvements in their health and well-being.

    His coaching philosophy combines structure, accountability, and education to help clients move better, feel stronger, and perform at their highest level. Whether the goal is improving athletic performance, increasing energy, reducing pain, or developing a healthier lifestyle, Hunter is passionate about guiding individuals toward long-term success through movement and wellness.

    43 min
  • Ep. 128 - Life Lessons from an Army Legend w/Tony McCarty

    1SG(R) Tony McCarty has served more than 25 years in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman, Paratrooper, Instructor, Company First Sergeant, and Special Mission Unit Operations Sergeant Major.

    Beyond his military service, Tony has worked as an SRT/SWAT Team Commander and Fire Fighter, operating in more than 25 countries while leading teams and protecting those under his responsibility.

    His career is built around leadership, accountability, preparation, and taking ownership when the stakes are high. Tony lives by a simple motto: “Own that s$&@, you don’t Know!”

    19 min
  • Ep. 127 - What it Takes to Build a Multi-Million Dollar PT & Fitness Business w/Brian Wolfe

    Brian Wolfe, PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, orthopedic specialist, and healthcare entrepreneur who has spent more than 15 years at the intersection of rehabilitation, performance, and longevity.

    As the owner of Evolution Physical Therapy & Fitness, Brian has helped bridge the gap between traditional physical therapy and high-performance training, working with everyone from everyday adults to professional athletes. He also founded PhysioGrowth, where he coaches physical therapists and healthcare entrepreneurs on building profitable practices, using AI and systems to work smarter, and growing their businesses without sacrificing patient care, family, or integrity.

    In this episode, Brian and Larry explore strength as medicine, longevity, building businesses that don’t burn you out, and what it really takes to build a career and life that lasts.

    46 min
  • Ep. 126 - Holistic Health w/Aleks Rybchinskiy

    Aleks Rybchinskiy is a distinguished Master CHEK Practitioner, Neurosomatic and Holistic Therapist, whose extensive clinical experience spans over 15 years. Throughout his career, Aleks has had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele that includes celebrities, professional athletes, and individuals from all walks of life.

    His mission is to guide clients and students globally toward achieving harmony within themselves and their relationships with others—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

    42 min
  • Ep. 125 - Rebuilding Your Life w/Trip Ison

    Trip Ison is a former addict who transformed his life through sobriety, personal growth, and a 100-pound weight loss. He is the host of Ain’t Dead Yet, a podcast centered on honest conversations about sobriety, masculinity, mental health, weight loss, and finding purpose. Trip uses his own experiences to create vulnerable conversations that help others recognize their capacity for growth and redemption.

    On the Born or Made Podcast, Trip shares his perspective on resilience, transformation, and what it takes to rebuild your life when you decide you’re not done yet.

    55 min
  • Ep. 124 - A New Way of Looking at Protein w/Brett Ender

    Brett Ender is the co-founder of Noble Origins, an Austin-based supplement company focused on beef protein isolate and bovine nutrition. He also co-hosts the Meat Mafia Podcast with his best friend and business partner, Harrison Gray, where they explore nutrition, health, and ways to improve the health of Americans. Brett joins the Born or Made Podcast to share his journey as an entrepreneur, his perspective on nutrition, and what it takes to build a business around what you believe in.

    50 min
  • Ep. 123 - Breaking through the Edge of Possibility w/Cameron Atlas

    As a leading authority on adaptability and continuous improvement, Cameron has spent more than 15 years helping organizations, leaders, and teams breakthrough to new levels of performance in the face of constant change.

    He hosts The Edge of Possible, which was recently featured as a top 100 self-improvement podcast on Apple Podcasts, delivers immersive keynote experiences with live music on stage, and empowers audiences around the world to unlock their best selves both personally and professionally.

    Cameron’s own journey embodies reinvention. He went from growing up on a farm in Outback Australia with 11 people in his graduating class, to embarking on a global adventure that led to becoming a National Geographic Explorer, delivering a TEDx talk in Rome, and building a fast-growing self-improvement podcast.

    47 min
  • Ep. 122 - Following Your Calling w/Alex Weber

    Alex has positively impacted over 5.5 Million people worldwide to overcome changes, challenges, and uncertainty to achieve their highest goals!

    Not only has Alex talked the talk as an in-demand international speaker, he’s walked the walk as an elite competitor on NBC’s Emmy-nominated series American Ninja Warrior. Well, more like, leaped the leap! This wildly popular TV show has sparked a global phenomenon! Alex is the only person to host and compete on NBC American Ninja Warrior. Alex is also an acclaimed Author, US Lacrosse Coach of the Year, Award-Winning Performer, and graduate of Cornell University's Psychology of Leadership.

    Alex’s greatest passion is giving you his Unstoppable System for peak Leadership & Performance so you can reach record-breaking achievements!

    42 min

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The "Born or Made" podcast aims to interview top entrepreneurs to uncover the secrets behind their success and inspire listeners to reach their fullest potential. By delving into the stories of accomplished entrepreneurs, the podcast seeks to provide valuable insights, strategies, and lessons that listeners can apply to their own journeys.