Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast! Episode 45 was

definitely a powerful one. We sat down with an amazing guest, and

truly wonderful human-Ron Marvo. In addition to founding a company

that helps businesses-big and small-run efficiently (and who doesn’t

want that?), Ron is also a business development coach, podcast host,

and former Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. Ron told us how getting

into a fight with a childhood friend in high school changed his life,

and how the power of practice and patience has made him the

success he is today. Ron couldn’t have been more humble and

honest-crediting his father for giving him the discipline to deal with

problems head on and never giving up. He also talked about how he

pulls himself back into the “Drive Line,” when thoughts fill his head,

and uses his four foundational pillars to find his center. Throughout

our conversation, Ron kept thanking us for our work, and shared that

doing good in the world and helping others is what he is all about.

Ron told us that he sees failure as an opportunity to self-reflect and

that each time he didn’t win at something, he learned something.

Cindy and I will definitely be thinking about the weekly vision board

that Ron creates each Sunday-red sharpie and all. Talking with Ron

was like sitting down with a close friend that just gave you the

solution for that hard problem you were trying to fix. We hope you can

feel the love and joy he has for life, just like we did.

The Changemaker for Self-Reflection and Resiliency: Ron Marvo

Contact Information for Ron Marvo

Website: sparqperformance.com

Social Media: @ronmarvo

LinkedIn: Ron Marvo

Podcast: Great American Underdog

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Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast! In episode 44, Russ Rogers checked in on an early morning in California to give us the gift of his time and knowledge. Russ is the founder of Move Today-365, and lives by the motto: Move Today-Not Tomorrow! Russ shared his story of running a landscape business to journaling what turned into a series of books for children based on the impact and importance of movement and social connection. Russ lives his life making movement and connection to nature an absolute priority and he wants people everywhere to do the same. Russ talked to us about expanding his Impact Live events into cities that don’t have that beautiful California sun-just to show that moving the body and being in nature with others can be done anywhere! Russ’s energy, humility, and zest for life filled our studio with such positive energy. We left thinking about his book, Imagine If... Imagine if people hearing this episode can connect with even one other person and get outside. Let us know if you do!

The Changemaker for Movement, Connection, and Digital Detox: Russell Rogers

Contact Information for Russell Rogers

Website: impact.russellrogers.net

Social Media: @dualcoastpodcast

LinkedIn: Russell Rogers

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Cindy:
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@mindfulnssconnection-Instagram
@mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok
@mindsetconnectionpod-YouTube

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The Elevation Principles Book and Audiobook - Available on Amazon

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Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast! In episode 43, we
jumped right in with an incredible conversation with Marcel Dinkins.
Marcel is a former Division I Athlete, Army Reserve Engineer Officer,
dog mom, fitness trainer, speaker, podcast host-and also works for
Peloton. Marcel was able to take time from teaching running, walking,
and outdoor classes to drive to the studio with her dog, and make a
day out of being on our show. We were so grateful. Marcel talked to
us about the power of letting things go, not taking life so seriously,
and accepting yourself for whatever season you are in. She was also
extremely clear that she sets and adheres to boundaries. Don’t ask
her to be somewhere that she doesn’t want to be, because she WILL
leave! While Marcel is in the public eye now, she takes it all in stride,
and is always grounded by close friends and family-who could care
less that she is on billboards across NYC! She shared with us the
struggles and hardships she went through to get to where she is now,
and credits her college running coach for giving her a healthy dose of
reality and discipline that still stays with her today. Marcel has been
working diligently for years, but this episode shows that this woman
is just getting started. Marcel is a role model for people of all ages,
and we hope you will feel great love and energy from her just like we
did.

The Changemaker for Discipline and Boundary Setting-Marcel Dinkins

Contact Information for Marcel Dinkins

Social Media: @officialmarcelfit

LinkedIn: Marcel Dinkins

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@mindsetjen-Instagram
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@mindsetconnectionpod-YouTube

Cindy
www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website
@mindfulnssconnection-Instagram
@mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok
@mindsetconnectionpod-YouTube

@theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation
Principles

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Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast, and thank you for
showing up each episode to learn about the amazing people we want
you to know more about. We dove into episode 42 by showcasing
another amazing teacher-who also works for Peloton. Mariana
Fernandez was able to talk to us virtually before running back to the
studio to teach more magical classes. Mariana is technically a yoga,
meditation, and tread instructor for the Pelotin company, but she is
also so much more. A Latina girl growing up in a household of
athletes, Mariana credited her parents for fostering her love of
running. By the way-she told us her mom recently ran a marathon at
age 73, so what are we waiting for? Mariana credits so much of her
current work to her extensive background in fine arts and theater.
Because she trained as a working actor for so many years, she is
unrattled by things that would make the rest of us sweat, such as
sudden schedule changes, speaking in public, or being “ON” with
little notice. Mariana’s classes are filled with incredible music-scripted
like a play-and infused with love, positive energy, and “Mariana
Magic.” And NO-the playlists are not generated by AI. Mariana talked
openly about dealing with life struggles and how she has learned to
release and address feelings and not suppress them-something we all
should work on. If you are looking for a place where you feel you
belong, Mariana’s studio is where you need to be. She told us she is a
hugger, and we could feel that hug through the screen loud and clear.
We hope you love this beautiful episode as much as we did.

The Changemaker for Merging Fine Arts, Fitness, and Feelings

Contact Information for Mariana Fernandez

Social Media: @mariana.fernandez.co

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O’Connell:

Jen
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@mindsetjen-Instagram
@mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok
@jenniferclearwaters-YouTube
@mindsetconnectionpod-YouTube

Cindy
www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website
@mindfulnssconnection-Instagram
@mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok
@mindsetconnectionpod-YouTube

@theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation
Principles

The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW!
Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube

This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail
Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast. We are grateful to do
this work and to be able to showcase people who truly are on a
mission to spread love and healing in the world. For our 41st episode,
we sat down with attorney, mediator, and community advocate, Karen
Burr. Karen is the owner of the Burr Law Group, and her grounded
and genuine energy told us right away she fully connects with her
clients. Karen grew up in a musical household. Both her parents were
concert pianists and Karen also played several instruments-including
the harp! Her parents founded Music for All Seasons-a program that
brings live music to undersourced communities, and is helping
people to heal and connect all around the country. Karen also talked
with us about her own healing journey after losing her partner several
years ago, and how she trained to become a lead facilitator at
Common Ground Grief Center. If you don’t know about Common
Ground, check out episode 3 with Lynn Snyder to learn about this
wonderful place! Karen amazed us with her energy, her passion, and
her excitement to keep bringing music and songwriting to those who
need it most. At the time of recording, Karen was also training for the
HYROX competition in June, and we wish her the best of luck!

The Changemaker for Using Live Music to Heal the World

Contact Information for Karen Burr

Social Media: @musicforallseasons

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Jen
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@mindsetjen-Instagram
@mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok
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@mindsetconnectionpod-YouTube

Cindy
www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website
@mindfulnssconnection-Instagram
@mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok
@mindsetconnectionpod-YouTube

@theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation
Principles

The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW!
Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube

This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail
Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast, and thank you for supporting our mission to showcase wonderful people who are truly changing lives. We went all out for our 40th episode by sitting down with Peloton’s Alex Karwoski. When people heard he was coming many asked, “ How did you get him to come?” The answer: We asked. Even though Alex is a running and rowing coach for a very famous company, he couldn’t have been more humble and gracious. Before Peloton scooped him up, Alex was a competitive rower and represented the United States in two Olympic games-Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020. He is a husband and father, and also has two advanced degrees in Civil Engineering and Business. Alex drove right from teaching classes at the studio, and shared with us how much he loves nature and appreciates infrastructure, buildings and bridges. He is also a lover of history, legos and music. Alex told us that his career in rowing helped him to develop mental and physical strength, as well as the ability to work together with others-even during difficult times. If you have not taken one of his classes, get ready for a true musical experience designed with a specific theme, and filled with comical stories. Time flies by, and everything you previously had on your mind doesn’t seem so important. Alex reminded us that you never know what people are going through, and positive vibes, good music, teamwork, and a smile can really make a difference. Despite Alex being a highly skilled and disciplined human, he assured us that he also has things in life that he wants to change and improve. Our conversation with Alex reinforced to us that there is so much good and beauty in the world, and we need to slow down and see it.  

The Changemaker for Infusing Fitness, Music, and Love for Life

Contact Information for Alex Karwoski

Social Media: @iamalexkarwoski

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Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell:

Jen
www.mindsetnj.com -Website
@mindsetjen-Instagram
@mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok

Cindy
www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website
@mindfulnssconnection-Instagram
@mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok

@theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles

The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp

Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube

This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast, and thank you for showing up for our 39th episode. This time, we had the opportunity to showcase OURSELVES and our brand, Women of Wellness. Cindy and I have partnered with the magical Susan Tellone, who was first a guest back on episode 10. We patiently waited for Susan to “retire” from her former position, so we could officially launch WOW. Since then, we have been creating and implementing workshops in educational institutions, corporate businesses, wellness centers, and in house at my office space in NJ.  In this episode, we talk about how we connected the dots and realized that people need to grow within a collective community. We discussed self-care, discipline, energy, and how creating workshops that focus on wellness and resiliency are helping people from all walks of life and professions make sustainable changes, little bits at a time. Join us for a workshop in the future, and as Susan said…” If your life is too busy that you can’t take time for a workshop, you probably need to be there.”

The Changemakers for Creating a Collective Community: The Women of Wellness: Jennifer Clearwaters, Cynthia O’Connell, and Susan Tellone

Contact Information for WOW

Social Media: @womenofwellness

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Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell:

Jen
www.mindsetnj.com -Website
@mindsetjen-Instagram
@mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok

Cindy
www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website
@mindfulnssconnection-Instagram
@mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok

@theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles

The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp

Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube

This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast, and thank you for supporting our work. We celebrated our 38th episode by talking with the magnetic Sean Martin. Sean is a devoted husband and father of two who rebuilt his life from the inside out after completing a two year sentence in prison during his 20’s. Sean candidly shared his experience of growing up in the Bronx, learning to hustle, work hard, and not take life for granted. He credits his mother for showing him how to live and lead with love, and how to, “Make it Simple.” Sean’s positive energy was so evident during the show that it is easy to see why he has grown into a highly successful businessman, entrepreneur, public speaker, and mentor. Sean is also the author of Beyond the Bronx: From Prison to Purpose, a story that documents how he visualized the life he has now by writing about his dreams for hours in a composition notebook. Sean also hosts the R.E.A.L-Real Life Examples Altering Lives-Mentors podcast, which showcases guests who have shown true grit and resilience in their life journeys. Sean is a strong advocate for serving others and serves on the board of KR3TS- a dance company based in Spanish Harlem that supports thousands of dancers from all walks of life. If you have listened to our show before, you know that we are all about showcasing those people who are willing to DO HARD THINGS. Sean Martin is definitely one of those people-doing the work while not taking himself too seriously. He promised us he would work on reducing his social media time and start increasing his time dancing! We hope you love this episode as much as we did. 

The Changemaker for Grit and Resilience: Sean Martin

Contact Information for Sean Martin

Website: therealseanmartin.com

Social Media: @theseanmartin

Podcast: R.E.A.L. Mentors

Book: Beyond the Bronx: From Prison to Purpose

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Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell:

Jen
www.mindsetnj.com -Website
@mindsetjen-Instagram
@mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok

Cindy
www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website
@mindfulnssconnection-Instagram
@mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok

@theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles

The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp

Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube

This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast! Thank you for your continued support for our work. We are grateful for every guest that gives us the gift of their time. For our 37th episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Jamie Giovinazzo, Founder and President of Eat Clean Bro-one of the pioneer companies of the meal prep industry. Jamie talked to us about pivoting his life from a career in the military to cooking for friends and family, and finally making the jump to start a business for himself. Jamie stressed the importance of doing hard work, being consistent, and refusing to quit-even when it feels like the world is against you. While Eat Clean Bro is a huge success today, Jamie was very clear about the stressors that come with running a business. Jamie has a strong self-care routine, and sees the power in how food impacts your physical and mental well-being. He puts in the work outside of the business to be a solid husband and father. Jamie also stressed the importance of being of service, and is involved in several events and partnerships that benefit those in need. Jamie’s golden rule is to treat others the way you want to be treated, and he was definitely speaking our language! We hope you find his humor, humility, and passion to be as incredible as we did. 

The Changemaker for Promoting Healthy Eating-One Meal at a Time-Jamie Giovinazzo

Contact Information for Jamie Giovinazzo

Website: eatcleanbro.com

Instagram: @eatcleanbro

Podcast: The Bro Show

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Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell:

Jen
www.mindsetnj.com -Website
@mindsetjen-Instagram
@mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok

Cindy
www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website
@mindfulnssconnection-Instagram
@mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok

@theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles

The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp

Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube

This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast! Thank you for tuning in for our 36th episode. Today, we got to sit in with Sandra Silverman-best selling author, podcast host, model, lifestyle influencer, and lover of all things beauty and wellness related. Sandy was able to schedule us into her full schedule and joined us virtually from Mexico. Sandy was open, honest and genuine about how she has transformed her body inside and out. She told us about getting her first cosmetic procedure when she was in her late 20’s because her husband told her she was getting “soft.” Sandy reported that she has tried everything from Botox to fillers to injections and surgeries-and nothing made her feel truly happy or beautiful until she started working from the inside out. Sandy told us within the first few minutes that you need to love yourself first in order to heal, and that takes action. In addition to cosmetic work, Sandy has also immersed herself in therapy, holistic nutrition, personal training, and body work targeting the reduction of inflammation. She also left her marriage after years of feeling like she was in fight or flight  day after day. Her first book showcases all of the procedures she has gotten as well excerpts from all of the wellness professionals she has worked with. She couldn’t say it enough-Do your research before making any change and start slowly. Sandy continues to heal herself and promote looking and feeling fabulous by hosting her podcast, The Party’s Over. Each episode features a segment for health and wellness, one for relationships, and another for open questions. Her next book, From Bullshit to Heartbreak will be released in September 2026.

The Changemaker for Working on Reversing the Clock-Inside and Out-Sandra Silverman

Contact Information for Sandra Silverman

Website: sandralenasilverman.com

Instagram: @sandralenasilverman

Podcast: The Party’s Over

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Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell:

Jen
www.mindsetnj.com -Website
@mindsetjen-Instagram
@mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok

Cindy
www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website
@mindfulnssconnection-Instagram
@mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok

@theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles

The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp

Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube

This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.