Mile 40 Podcast

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Approximately one month ago, Kayleigh Williamson crossed the finish line of the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon and if you didn't know her name before, you are unlikely to forget it anytime soon. In a video that has been viewed nearly 40 million times to date, Williamson cried as she crossed the finish line with her mother, Sandy Williamson, who ran with her during the race.

Kayleigh made history as one of the first women with Down syndrome to complete the New York City Marathon. Her grit shined through every mile and her resilience amounted with every hour out on the course across all five bouroughs.

On this episode we talk about her running journey and how it all got started. Sandy, her mother walks us through Kayleigh's diagnosis and how she raised Kayleigh to position herself to accomplish that which she sets out for.

The love between a mother and daughter is indistinguishable and in the case of Sandy and Kayleigh, it was evident every moment of our conversation. Kayleigh loves her mother dearly and she also opens up about her grandmother, who died after an Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2021. Kayleigh ran the New York City Marathon in honor of her grandmother whom she carries in her heart everywhere she goes.

Kayleigh is from Texas where she regularly competes in local and state-wide Special Olympics swimming competitions. On top of the continuous training for marathons and swim meets, Kayleigh does strength training and other physical activities which help her stay in shape and mentally prepare for her time in the pool and on the racecourse. Kayleigh has completed the Austin marathon, 21 miles of the Boston Marathon and 20 half-marathons.

Kayleigh published her books "It's Cool to Be Me" in 2019 and "Letters from Heaven: Kayleigh Williamson's Story" in 2022 both of which are available on Amazon.

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In this compelling episode, Rob Dalto tells us the extraordinary tale of how running became his oasis during a personal crisis. We delve into Rob's profound connection to lacing up and the incredible journey he embarked on in honor of his father. Most notably, Rob shares how alongside his sister they set on to finish all six world marathon majors in one calendar year. w

A moving tribute to his late father fuels his relentless pursuit to be better each day on and off the course. Rob also discusses navigating the New York course, fostering community, and unforgettable life lessons from the running track. His truly remarkable journey is proof that the sport of running transcends athletic performance and offers invaluable life lessons.

As an athlete who has completed 24 marathons, he often uses running as a refuge and an outlet and it quickly became evident running is more than just a sport, it's a lifestyle. Tune into hear us discuss the highs and lows of Rob’s marathon journey, evolving passion for running, the unforgettable community support, as well as his future plans to nurture upcoming talent.

Rob is an endurance athlete who has completed 24 marathons, and in 2023 ran all six Abbott World Marathon Majors, a journey he began with his sister to honor their late father, and a feat completed by fewer than 100 people since the inception of the world marathon majors. 

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On this episode of Mile 40 Podcast, we dove deep with Lexi Mickens, a former college athlete and entrepreneur. In the midst of learning she lost her job while late in her pregnancy, she turned a setback into a major comeback, founding Run It Back, a nonprofit changing communities through sports.

Run It Back is currently active in 14 states, and it's only just the start. The mission of the organization is threefold: free basketball engagements, student athlete mentorship, and corporate partnerships serving the community in a multitude of ways. Tune into this episode to find out how Lexi transformed her love for basketball into a revolution for the community, and how you can get involved.

Combining her love of sports with her corporate skills, she founded Run It Back, a nonprofit that aims to transform communities through sports. Join us as we delve into Lexi's journey from being an energetic shooting guard in high school to becoming an invaluable asset in the tech industry, then eventually stepping into the entrepreneurial world full time. We'll dive deep into the fascinating story behind Run It Back and its three pillars: offering free basketball engagements, student athlete mentorship, and partnerships with corporate giants. All this and more, touching personal stories, future plans, and how you can get involved with Run It Back. Stay tuned and let's jump right into this inspiring adventure.

Lexi Mickens is a former collegiate athlete turned Corporate America worker. Her determination, leadership and compassion on the court led her to working for the best corporations in both tech and sports.

Lexi's experience ranges from helping corporations build their mergers and acquisitions onboarding experience, structuring community culture through hosting local events for colleagues, providing opportunities for employees to become citizen philanthropists by establishing impact in their neighborhoods and creating/managing stakeholder relationships.

Her current goals are to revolutionize communities through sports and help members of her non-profit, Run It Back, play the game, build a network and advance their career—all while staying involved in the sport they love. Run It Back organizes free open basketball runs (5 on 5s) around the country for students over 12 and adults of all ages. You’ll meet people in your community, receive photos and videos to commemorate the run, and connect with people to broaden your professional network.
Open runs are separated by age, with co-ed runs offered for adults 18+, open runs for females only 18+ and open runs for student athletes ages 12-17. They provide 1:1 mentoring opportunities for student athletes ages 12-21. Their mentorship is based on a curriculum that has helped student athletes receive both academic and athletic scholarships. Run It Back focuses on developing emotional intelligence, practicing new skills and interests, gaining confidence, and becoming more connected to your local community and school.

Run It Back mentors are former student athletes who are a part of their open-run community. Each mentor must go through a background check and provide both a resume and reference list prior to becoming a confirmed mentor. Lastly, they provide free professional development to adult participants. Mentorship and development doesn’t stop when school is done. Run It Backs offers our players resume reviews, mock interviews, and speed-networking opportunities. Through partnerships with corporations, they pair adults with professionals who can share career advice and advancement strategies.

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Listen to Jeff's transformative journey, from running a chaotic flea market business to becoming a significant figure in the corporate world and the military. He discusses his mindset shift from being uncoachable to receptive and his evolution with mentors' guidance. We'll also delve into his recent entrepreneurial venture after bidding farewell to a lucrative corporate career. Whether you're seeking inspiration, motivation, or leadership tips, this episode holds valuable takeaways for everyone.

Jeff Hancher is the Founder of Jeff Hancher Enterprises that specializes in business consulting, leadership development and sales training.

His keynote speaking and executive coaching are designed to come alongside other leaders to turn their pressure into potential.

Growing up in poverty taught Jeff the value of sacrifice and hard work. He believes that everyone should invest in their personal development and has personally earned certifications in sales, developing a corporate culture, meticulous hiring, emotional intelligence, and communications.

Prior to starting his own business, he was a Senior Leader for a fortune 500 company. From his humble beginnings as a truck driver, he was promoted 12 times in his 24-year career with the company. While working in corporate America, Jeff earned numerous awards for his sales and leadership performance. He developed over 50 employees into their own leadership roles as well. In addition to his work completed in the fortune 500 company, Jeff is a veteran of the United States Army and the host of The Champion Forum Podcast.

However, his favorite titles are that of husband to his wife, Janelle, and dad to his children, Jake and Jacqueline.

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Samantha McKenna is an accomplished sales leader with a passion for helping others grow and succeed. On this episode of Mile 40, we dive into Samantha's journey from Switzerland to the United States, her commitment to helping women succeed - particularly those who are military spouses - as well as individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.

Throughout her career, Sam has consistently excelled in enterprise sales, honing her skills and becoming an expert in the field. Inspired by the desire to support others and share her expertise, Sam founded #samsales four years ago. With a strong background in sales and a genuine dedication to seeing others thrive, Sam McKenna continues to make a significant impact in the industry.

Samantha McKenna, CEO of #samsales Consulting, is an award-winning sales leader, brand ambassador for LinkedIn, LinkedIn Sales [In]sider, angel investor, board member, and highly sought-after speaker. She has broken 13 sales records and believes great sales are rooted in exceptional manners, and consistently looks for opportunities to continue growing the company’s philanthropic efforts.

With more than 70,000 LinkedIn followers, Sam has inspired sales professionals with her tangible sales tips and actionable advice used daily by executives and teams alike. Sam has been named a Top 50 Woman in Revenue, Top 25 Women in Revenue, Top 20 Women in Sales Leadership, The 100 Best LinkedIn Influencers, appears as one of the faces of LinkedIn Sales Navigator’s marketing campaigns, and has been named a Top Ten LinkedIn Sales Star several times over.

She has a deep commitment to helping women succeed - particularly those who are military spouses - as well as individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Sam is dedicated to shining a light on her trademark Show Me You Know Me and #givefirst mantras - and together with her team, raised over $50,000 for charity in both 2021 and 2022 with the innovative #samsales ‘Show Me You Know Me ’ Charity Event.

In its first 24 months, #samsales Consulting scaled to multi-million dollar revenue and added 17 talented team members. The #samsales team serves over 180 clients, achieved 312% of their first annual revenue goal, and surpassed all reason with 233% YoY growth in its second year!

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A candid conversation as Dave shares his journey navigating relationships with others only to discover himself. He shares his most personal insights which were founded in his darkest moments. We'll also discuss Dave's impressive career in advertising and brand development as well as his instrumental role in turning a bench into a permanent art installation in Philadelphia.

Dave's learnings are eye opening as they pertain to the diverse human experience. We explore how overcoming adversity can shape our perspective and bring us to where we are meant to be.

Dave Dee is 38 years old, born in Warminster, PA (about 40 minutes north of Philadelphia) and is a La Salle University graduate. The majority of his career has been in advertising and brand development or sales. He now works primarily as a marketing and communications strategist.

In the past Dave has worked on Philadelphia Tourism campaigns, Planet Fitness, repositioning Dockers as not being 'Dad Pants', changing how people viewed fleet and logistics within their company, and he helped turn a bench into a permanent art installation in Philadelphia.

Dave is currently the Director of Growth & Marketing for a video and animation studio, Pretty Damn Sweet. They oversee video production (2022 NHL Stanley Cup opener) as well as design and animation (Adobe conferences, Splunk .conf, visuals for the Blue Man Group live shows). He is also creating his own liquor (mezcal) company, Padre mezcal, which has recently received its liquor import license.

The one thing most people seem to associate Dave with is travel. Being on the road is when he is most happy, exploring, learning new things...and then sharing them back to his community (friends, family, followers).

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Alex Kremer is no stranger to uncomfortable positions, he firmly believes that it is through these moments that we find our true calling. Alex's story is a testament to the transformative power of embracing our capabilities, potential, and purpose. Get ready to dive deep into his personal journey and learn valuable insights on personal growth, the importance of letting go, and finding balance in the corporate world.

Alex Kremer is the Founder of Alluviance, an organization and community committed to impacting leadership and culture for both individuals and businesses. For the past 15 years, Alex has worked and trained with hundreds of leaders, sales professionals, and teams from organizations such as Microsoft, Paycom, and DocuSign. As a leader at Outreach, he helped grow the company from 150 employees to over 1600 employees. He’s hired, trained, and led 100+ Account Executives and Sales Managers and reached President’s Club for the past 7 consecutive years. 

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Hilary is a prominent figure in the sober curious/nonalcoholic beverage space. She is an advocate for dry months and exploring fun, new and different ways to live a happy, adventurous, big life. Already in 2023, she has been featured extensively in news articles and on broadcast segments including: MarketWatch’s piece on nonalcoholic options on St. Patrick's Day, The New York Times which calls "Ms. Sheinbaum, the Dry January M.V.P.,” The Wall Street Journal in a front page story, Good Morning America in a dry dating segment with Michael Strahan, on NY1 mixing a N.A. cocktail, and discussing Dry January tips on CBS NY, CBS Miami, and NBC Streaming. Hilary also regularly appears on Good Morning America’s Instagram (3.4 million followers) and website, making her own N.A. concoctions. Her first TEDx Talk will take place in September and cover the topic of dry dating.

The University of Florida graduate started her journalism career as a red carpet reporter, interviewing actors, recording artists and reality stars. Hilary has contributed to 60+ publications since, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, USA TODAY, New York Magazine, EATER, The Huffington Post, Us Weekly, Marie Claire, and ELLE.com.

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In this week's episode, our guest Giulio Gallarotti takes us on an incredible journey through impactful travel experiences and offers valuable insights into the world of comedy. He regales us with stories of his transformative trips to Rwanda, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Despite the public narrative around these regions, Giulio discovered a different reality in these diverse locations. From witnessing urban development and a more affluent lifestyle in Rwanda to shattering his expectations in Iraq, Giulio's experiences break down stereotypes and challenge preconceived notions. We learn how Giulio's passion for travel has become an integral part of his personal and professional identity, adding richness and depth to his comedic material.

We also explore Giulio's thoughts on the intersection of comedy and hosting, the challenges of creating objective content on sensitive topics, and the evolving dynamics of building his podcast, "Oops". He shares his thoughts on the dynamics of being a comedian. He recognizes the unique ability of comedians to connect with their audience through relatable experiences. He dives into the challenges of pursuing a comedy career in contrast to traditional professions. Giulio contemplates the lack of clear career paths in comedy and the uncertainty that comes with it. The episode concludes with Giulio wrestling with his feelings towards competition and difficulty, drawing on his background as a former competitive tennis player.

Giulio Gallarotti is a New York City based standup comedian, actor, host and podcaster. He made his Netflix stand-up comedy special debut on Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends in June 2022. His podcast, "Oops," is regularly listed on the iTunes top charts. He has appeared on TV shows such as Peacock’s Bupkis, Hulu's Ramy, AXS Gotham Comedy Live and MTV's Totally Clueless/Girl Code, as well as Comedy Central and Sirius XM radio. Giulio is an avid traveler which he has documented in several projects including Places You Can Go (Afghanistan and Iraq) and Standup in Rwanda: It's Not So Different. On his most recent trip to Afghanistan he started a school in a small town of a remote province that now employs 7 teachers and educates over 150 boys and girls. Giulio performs regularly at comedy clubs in NYC and across the country.

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In our most recent episode, Steve Clair takes us on a journey through his past, sharing personal experiences and insights gained along the way. Join us as we delve into topics such as maturity, family dynamics, personal growth, and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals. At a young age, Steve confesses to not fully understanding everything. He reflects on his lack of maturity during that time and expressed a desire to have been more supportive and present for those around him.

Throughout the podcast episode, Steve goes on to share challenging incidents from his past and the profound impact they had on his life. These experiences shaped relationships and forced him to navigate the aftermath of unexpected events with resilience and determination. He emphasize the importance of learning from failures, embracing a growth mindset, and surrounding oneself with ambitious and proactive individuals.

Steve discusses personal losses, both of his mother at a young age and the recent passing of his best friend and mentor. His vulnerability while sharing these experiences will resonate with anyone who has gone through profound loss. He reflects on the impact these losses had on his life, the void it created, and the importance of seeking the right support system

Work hard, work smart, and get sh*t done. Steve Clair, The Millennial Broker is a creative collaborator and brand-builder who has spent the last 14 years growing his portfolio of real estate, wellness and hospitality businesses while also helping his friends & clients realize their own goals. In addition to Steve's real estate business he is also the founder of NDOband, a fitness lifestyle brand that specialize in collaborative brand partnerships and private labeling fitness products for trainers, gyms/studios and organizations. 

With his podcast The Self Starters Show and his networking events, Self Starters Networking, he's on a mission to ignite the same fire in others while educating and connecting. If the team wins, we all win.

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