Grow the Good

Rage, Rapture, Lust, Gluttony, Sloth, Greed...what does this have to do with running a business, philanthropy, and backcountry skiing?  It all ties under Lodi's premier winery; Michael David Winery.  David Phillips is a co-owner of the winery with his brother Michael and their family has been farming the fertile soil in Lodi, California for 5 generations- since 1865 to be exact.  However, they weren't always growing grapes and making wine.  "My parents put up a card table on the side of the road and started selling tomatoes for 25 cents a basket.  I grew up with selling product at fruit stands" David said.

Long before the wine, the Phillips farm thrived at farmer's markets and fruit stands.  They started growing grapes for other wineries when one day, their biggest customer said they were not going to buy grapes.  With a full crop of luscious grapes, Dave said, "Let's do this ourselves and take matters into our own hands."  Changing your business model, investing in oak barrels, learning a new industry, and putting everything on the line is what it took to get started.  It took a decade of tripling down on their business and building it from the ground up but MD Winery now is the proud maker of the best selling Zinfindel in the world, 7 Deadly Zins.  They had some fun with names and their premium line of Zins includes names and wines like Rage, Lust, Greed, and more.  They didn't stop there- their FreakShow Cabernet is a 90 point wine for just 20 bucks and the label has, well, a FreakShow on it!

This conversation is about so much more than wine.  In fact, Dave and his wife Corene talk about how they have supported the local community of Lodi; from offering a helping hand to their competitors in the wine business to fundraising to build better sports facilities for high school students.  The Phillips family continues to farm in Lodi, but their crop extends far beyond food and wine.  They've cultivated a strong sense of community and continually strive to make the world a better place around them with their business as a launchpad. 

• What Lodi, California is known for
• The history of Michael David Winery and how it was started
• Transition from being a farmer and working at farm stands to wine
• 7 Deadly Zins 
• Managing scaling and growing a business
• Supporting local community
• Leading by example to empower others to give back to their community
• Taking on ultra-endurance events like hiking Annapurna in Nepal, half-Ironman Triathlons, and backcountry skiing

• Follow Michael David Winery on Facebook 
• Get FreakShow Jerseys and other MD Winery Apparel
• FreakShow Cabernet!
• Fig Desert Recipe: quarter figs, bake them at 400deg till bubbly, add some nuts (like walnuts) and cook a few more minutes. DONE

If you like my show, I’m aiming to make it an ad-free zone using crowdfunding to support it.  All donations will go directly to the production of the show. I’m raising money using Patreon.   A lot of podcasts sell ads to cover the production costs of the show, which can be

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The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

What do British born rock stars, the hosiery capital of the world, cycling, and dyslexics have in common?  One man: Shane Cooper. After traveling with his band and playing music/bass professionally, Shane got really into cycling and consequently, socks.

“It kind of started by mistake” Shane said when I asked him how he started one of the most successful sock companies in the world.  Shane was racing his bike and needed to make some extra money to support his cycling habit.  He took the things he knew: marketing (from marketing his band and playing the bass), socks (his father sold sock machines and sock machine parts), and his ability to think outside the "socks" (he re-engineered how yarn was used to wick moisture).  DeFeet was born.

DeFeet has endured many ups and downs since its inception in 1992: theft, fires, tornadoes, and a constantly changing retail environment.  Think about it - we barely had the internet in 1992!  This is a conversation about entrepreneurship, overcoming adversity, maintaining integrity and so much more.  

• How Shane started DeFeet
• The fire at DeFeet and how DeFeet had to rebuild itself
• Producing products in America (instead of outsourcing)
• The Integrity of the brand
• How DeFeet continues to innovate
• some throwback socks
• creating products using local industry
• Gravel
• creating and producing movies
• Musician Cyclists

• Follow DeFeet on Instagram
• Follow Shane on Instagram
• Ride Run Play Episode
• Contest
• Thermeator sock

Other Mentions:

• My producer, Roma's Youtube Music Page
• F*cking Magical Unicorn socks
• Plant-Powered Tribe Facebook Group (everyone is welcome)

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The Adventures of the Graveled High Rouleur

If you like my show, I’m aiming to make it an ad-free zone using crowdfunding to support it.  All donations will go directly to the production of the show. I’m raising money using Patreon.   A lot of podcasts sell ads to cover the production costs of the show, which can be quite high. I am not a fan of ads when I listen to podcasts so my goal is make this podcast an ad-free zone. The currently production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs each week. If you find value and enjoy this show, you can donate any amount 200 dollars per month to as little as one dollar per episode (which is only 4 dollars a month!) I really appreciate your support!

Crowdfunding on Patreon – thank you!

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Leave a review or share on social media

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The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

What do British born rock stars, the hosiery capital of the world, cycling, and dyslexics have in common?  One man: Shane Cooper. After traveling with his band and playing music/bass professionally, Shane got really into cycling and consequently, socks.

“It kind of started by mistake” Shane said when I asked him how he started one of the most successful sock companies in the world.  Shane was racing his bike and needed to make some extra money to support his cycling habit.  He took the things he knew: marketing (from marketing his band and playing the bass), socks (his father sold sock machines and sock machine parts), and his ability to think outside the "socks" (he re-engineered how yarn was used to wick moisture).  DeFeet was born.

DeFeet has endured many ups and downs since its inception in 1992: theft, fires, tornadoes, and a constantly changing retail environment.  Think about it - we barely had the internet in 1992!  This is a conversation about entrepreneurship, overcoming adversity, maintaining integrity and so much more.  

• How Shane started DeFeet
• The fire at DeFeet and how DeFeet had to rebuild itself
• Producing products in America (instead of outsourcing)
• The Integrity of the brand
• How DeFeet continues to innovate
• some throwback socks
• creating products using local industry
• Gravel
• creating and producing movies
• Musician Cyclists

• Follow DeFeet on Instagram
• Follow Shane on Instagram
• Ride Run Play Episode
• Contest
• Thermeator sock

Other Mentions:

• My producer, Roma's Youtube Music Page
• F*cking Magical Unicorn socks
• Plant-Powered Tribe Facebook Group (everyone is welcome)

WATCH

The Adventures of the Graveled High Rouleur

If you like my show, I’m aiming to make it an ad-free zone using crowdfunding to support it.  All donations will go directly to the production of the show. I’m raising money using Patreon.   A lot of podcasts sell ads to cover the production costs of the show, which can be quite high. I am not a fan of ads when I listen to podcasts so my goal is make this podcast an ad-free zone. The currently production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs each week. If you find value and enjoy this show, you can donate any amount 200 dollars per month to as little as one dollar per episode (which is only 4 dollars a month!) I really appreciate your support!

Crowdfunding on Patreon – thank you!

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Leave a review or share on social media

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Thanks for listening!

When an NBA Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist says "Mountain biking is my new basketball," you know he means business.  Reggie Miller, the Knick Killer, is also killing it on the trails.

If you've been watching the Legend's Instagram, you've noticed that the majority of his photos are of him on a mountain bike, sporting familiar gold and navy blue Pacers colors with BOOM BABY splayed across the chest.  When he's not announcing for TNT, starring on movie sets, or playing with his adorable children, Reggie is pedaling on his home trails in Malibu, California.  Not only that, but Reggie has rocked the top step of the podium at some of his local races in Southern California.

Reggie and I met on instagram.  I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it was THE Reggie Miller asking me about mountain biking equipment, skills, and training.  It was surreal and I was excited that someone of his caliber was so interested in the sport that I've dedicated all my energy towards.  ...and then he asked me to be his coach.

My husband (Matt Ewonus) and co-host in this episode and I went to visit Reggie in Malibu last month. We got to ride with him, give him pointers on mountain bike training and skills, and most importantly, just spend time face to face with him.

[caption id="attachment_10132" align="alignleft" width="550"]Reggie is incredibly humble, fun to be around, curious and tenacious, and a great example of what it means to be a good human being.

This is an energy-packed show with a lot of great stories about how Reggie found mountain biking and what the sport means to him. We also talk about Michael Jordan (he is going to get dropped), trash talking, mental toughness, Dropping Dimes Foundation, the Uncle Drew Film, being a father, and the 2 things Reggie Miller believes are key to being a good person in life.

 
Topics Discussed in the Podcast 

• How Reggie got into mountain biking
• trash talking
• key elements of being a good person
• what mountain biking means to Reggie
• Dropping Dimes Foundation
• Uncle Drew Film
• being a father
• how to perform under pressure
• Michael Jordan stories

• Follow Reggie on Instagram
• Donate to the Dropping Dimes Foundation
• Uncle Drew Film

If you like my show, I’m aiming to make it an ad-free zone using crowdfunding to support it.  All donations will go directly to the production of the show. I’m raising money using Patreon.   A lot of podcasts sell ads to cover the production costs of the show, which can be quite high. I am not a fan of ads when I listen to podcasts so my goal is make this podcast an ad-free zone. The currently production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs each week. If you find value and enjoy this show, you can donate any amount 200 dollars per month to as little as one dollar per episode (which is only 4 dollars a month!) I really appreciate your support!

Crowdfunding on Patreon – thank you!

Shop my products! 

Leave a review or sh

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The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

When an NBA Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist says "Mountain biking is my new basketball," you know he means business.  Reggie Miller, the Knick Killer, is also killing it on the trails.

If you've been watching the Legend's Instagram, you've noticed that the majority of his photos are of him on a mountain bike, sporting familiar gold and navy blue Pacers colors with BOOM BABY splayed across the chest.  When he's not announcing for TNT, starring on movie sets, or playing with his adorable children, Reggie is pedaling on his home trails in Malibu, California.  Not only that, but Reggie has rocked the top step of the podium at some of his local races in Southern California.

Reggie and I met on instagram.  I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it was THE Reggie Miller asking me about mountain biking equipment, skills, and training.  It was surreal and I was excited that someone of his caliber was so interested in the sport that I've dedicated all my energy towards.  ...and then he asked me to be his coach.

My husband (Matt Ewonus) and co-host in this episode and I went to visit Reggie in Malibu last month. We got to ride with him, give him pointers on mountain bike training and skills, and most importantly, just spend time face to face with him.

[caption id="attachment_10132" align="alignleft" width="550"]Reggie is incredibly humble, fun to be around, curious and tenacious, and a great example of what it means to be a good human being.

This is an energy-packed show with a lot of great stories about how Reggie found mountain biking and what the sport means to him. We also talk about Michael Jordan (he is going to get dropped), trash talking, mental toughness, Dropping Dimes Foundation, the Uncle Drew Film, being a father, and the 2 things Reggie Miller believes are key to being a good person in life.

 
Topics Discussed in the Podcast 

• How Reggie got into mountain biking
• trash talking
• key elements of being a good person
• what mountain biking means to Reggie
• Dropping Dimes Foundation
• Uncle Drew Film
• being a father
• how to perform under pressure
• Michael Jordan stories

• Follow Reggie on Instagram
• Donate to the Dropping Dimes Foundation
• Uncle Drew Film

If you like my show, I’m aiming to make it an ad-free zone using crowdfunding to support it.  All donations will go directly to the production of the show. I’m raising money using Patreon.   A lot of podcasts sell ads to cover the production costs of the show, which can be quite high. I am not a fan of ads when I listen to podcasts so my goal is make this podcast an ad-free zone. The currently production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs each week. If you find value and enjoy this show, you can donate any amount 200 dollars per month to as little as one dollar per episode (which is only 4 dollars a month!) I really appreciate your support!

Crowdfunding on Patreon – thank you!

Shop my products! 

Leave a review or share on social media

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Thanks for listening!

You know those couples that seem to always be happy?  Those people who always seem to be having cool adventures?  Gordon Wadsworth and Emily Hairfield are those people.  This show is about secrets of being a biking couple, singlespeeding, and some adventure stories. Matt Ewonus (Sonya's husband) co-hosts this episode with Sonya.  

In this show:

• life lessons from riding a tandem bike
• background on Gordon's racing
• Racing 100 miles on a singlespeed
• WHY ride a singlespped
• fun stories about racing The Pioneer in New Zealand together
• sleeping in a 2 person van with 2 couples
• secrets of happy relationships

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/thesonyalooneyshow

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The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

You know those couples that seem to always be happy?  Those people who always seem to be having cool adventures?  Gordon Wadsworth and Emily Hairfield are those people.  This show is about secrets of being a biking couple, singlespeeding, and some adventure stories. Matt Ewonus (Sonya's husband) co-hosts this episode with Sonya.  

In this show:

• life lessons from riding a tandem bike
• background on Gordon's racing
• Racing 100 miles on a singlespeed
• WHY ride a singlespped
• fun stories about racing The Pioneer in New Zealand together
• sleeping in a 2 person van with 2 couples
• secrets of happy relationships

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/thesonyalooneyshow

This week’s episode is a speech I gave about my journey as a plant-based athlete at the San Francisco Veg Fest (called the World Veg Fest). It was my first time to a VegFest and first time speaking outside the bike world about my diet. I wanted to share it with you on my podcast.

There will be a video available soon of the speech as well so you’ll be able to see the accompanying slides. I’ll update this post with the video after I receive it.

Topics covered in my talk:

My background pertaining to making changes in life

A brief history of my career as a professional cyclist

My transition to eating a plant-based diet. Here is an associated blog post with resources.

How to be inclusive and build community

My Top 5 Performance Enhancing Foods

LINK to the Plant-Powered Tribe Facebook Group I started. Everyone is welcome (you don’t have to eat a plant-based diet. It’s for people who are interested in adding in more healthy foods and a community group where everyone can participate in the conversation)

Thanks so much for listening to my show. It means a lot to me that you take the time to listen to the podcast each week and I also really appreciate the iTunes ratings, those helping me financially support the show on Patreon with as little as $4/month, sharing the show with your friends, and for your messages of encouragement. It means the world to me that this show helps you be more motivated to be healthier, spend time fostering personal growth in whatever ways are significant to you, and that I can bring nutritional information too! Your feedback is greatly appreciated and it helps me stay motivated as well! I couldn’t do it without you guys!

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I am on my way to Brazil today for my last race of the season- Brasil Ride! It’s a 7 day stage race. I’ve done it a few times, but this time it’s a new course I’ve never ridden. The previous course is up there among the hardest stage races I’ve ever done. I’ll be racing this one with Gordon Wadsworth in the Mixed category.

Follow the adventure on Instagram! I’ll be posting IG stories and photos from the trip and the race!

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The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.