Devin Buchanan, a professional dancer and group fitness instructor, is a long-time childhood friend of mine. We were fortunate enough to spend many days and nights dancing together throughout our childhood, and I've been inspired by every step of Devin's professional career along the way. We reminisce on our glory days as students at our hometown dance studio growing up, and we're able to talk about how those younger years shaped who we are as we stepped into our professional careers. After having toured with Giordano Dance Chicago for 9 years, Devin decided it was time for a new chapter in his life. Now in his 30's, Devin talks us through how he has successfully created a life he enjoys post performing all the while giving back to his community in the process. Devin is a true representation of hard work and ambition going a long way, and I hope you look forward to growing on the go with him through episode 30!

SOCIAL: 
Sarah Grooms: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast

Devin Buchanan: @theeblacktokyo

Kelley Hoag is a behavioral health advisor and the founder of Root To Rise Health. Having been someone who started and enjoyed therapy sessions as early as first grade, Kelley always thought she’d grow up to be a psychologist or therapist. After later realizing she was fascinated with human behavior, she went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis. With multiple bicoastal moves under her belt, Kelley found that schedules and strict work boundaries were something that didn't best serve her in every day life. Flexibility is key for her, and she’s able to live a life that is aligned best to her. Kelley and I dive in today to hear how she’s taken her own internal overwhelm and created a life that allows her personal peace as well as the ability to help others create a lifestyle that is best aligned to them. I believe that alignment begins internally at the root of our core. It often manifests within and translates into how we rise into the truest and most centered versions of ourselves. Here’s to growing on the go today with Kelley Hoag!

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast 

Kelley Hoag: @roottorisehealth

www.roottorisehealth.com

Danielle Pascente is the creator of the Danielle Pascente Training Guides where she runs her online business and has built her community. We met via an ambassador program and were able to connect through social media, and I’ve been enamored by her work ethic, transparency, and her drive to always bring her clients and community more each and every single day. Something I look for, especially within individuals in the fitness industry, is an honesty and transparency through their work. I’ve long admired Danielle's honesty in how tough it can be to run a business from being both the face of a company as well as the person running everything behind the scenes. It’s not always rainbows and butterflies as an entrepreneur, and she also shares her journey up to this point. Happy growing on the go with Danielle Pascente!

SOCIAL:

Sarah Grooms: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast 

Danielle Pascente: @daniellepascente

www.daniellepascente.com

Lauren Benbassat is the CMO and Co-Founder of Mēle Shake! Mēle Shake was built on the foundation that food should empower us through every day life. It’s common knowledge that many products on the market are currently packed with artificial ingredients and added sugars, and they lack the proper nutrients to help us through our day. So, Lauren and her co-founder Elise set out to change that! As a wellness enthusiast and former dancer, Lauren's taken her flexibility and carried it over into her entrepreneurial aspect of life. She’s paving the way with Méle Shake as she brings balanced meals in the form of a shake made from fruit, vegetable, and nut proteins.

In today’s episode, the first-time mother talks us through her life and career up to this point, and she even spills the tea on some news within the company!  We also talk through how her company is pivoting during a global pandemic as well as how she's able to give back to the frontline workers. Mēle Shake has partnered with Food Bank NYC to provide 5 meals for every dollar donated through their company. I absolutely love to see companies doing their part to give back to the community, and I made a donation shortly after this conversation. If you'd like to donate, you can donate via their website provided below!

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast 

Lauren Benbassat: @lauren.benbassat

Mēle Shake: @meleshake

www.meleshake.com

SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 14 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Normal classes are 28 minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45 minute class or squeeze in a ten minute express session along the way. Obe is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started.

GROWING ON THE GO WITH Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of the Almost 30 Podcast! These two LA-based best friends created more than just a podcast. Krista and Lindsey have created a community both on and offline centered around personal growth and empowerment. Whether you’re looking for a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship, wellness, spirituality, self-development, or you need a good laugh, these two are guaranteed to make you feel at home wherever you are. The Almost30 podcast has over 12 million downloads in 161 countries, and there’s there’s a reason their community is referred to as the #Almost30Nation. You’ll hear more on how they met during our conversation, but these two megababes have gone from therapeutic apartment conversations between themselves to building a community of dreamers and do-ers. On top of building a global ambassador program, they’ve shared their knowledge and wisdom through their PodcastPro Program. They’ve taken their knowledge and success from their platform, and they’re using it to help others create, launch, market, and successfully monetize a podcast of their own.

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast 

Almost 30: @almost30podcast

Krista Williams: @itskrista

Lindsey Simcik: @lindseysimcik

Almost 30 Website: https://almost30podcast.com/about

The PodcastPro Program: https://www.yourpodcastpro.com/

SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 14 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Normal classes are 28 minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45 minute class or squeeze in a ten minute express session along the way. Obe is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started.

Dorothy Beal is a 46X marathoner, freelance writer, USATF and RRCA certified run coach, social media consultant and content creator, and mother of 3. She’s the founder and creator of the, “I Run This Body” brand, and you may have noticed the hashtag #irunthisbody at some point via your Instagram feed. Everybody and every BODY can be a runner if you just put one foot in front of the other, and Dorothy’s advocacy of this is just a true reminder that we can DO and BE anything we set our minds to along the way. Let’s dive on in and grow on the go with Dorothy Beal!

SOCIAL: @onthegopodcast @sarahgrooms @mileposts

www.dorothybeal.com

Taylor Frey is an American actor that is truly a jack of all trades. Frey has graced many Broadway stages including Hairspray, South Pacific, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying and many, many more. Television is no stranger to him as he's appeared on The Carrie Diaries and Gossip Girl, eventually making his way to the big screen for IT: Chapter Two. Alongside his acting career, Frey founded Elevate, a company helping individuals and couples start families through surrogacy, egg donation, and IVF journeys. Enjoy growing on the go with Taylor Frey!

SOCIAL: 

@sarahgrooms

@onthegopodcast

@taylorfrey

www.elevatebaby.com

SPONSOR:

Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers live and on demand classes, coffee talks, and meditations. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Classes range anywhere from 10 minute express classes to 45 minute LEVEL UP classes. There’s 14 live classes a day that all cap at 28 minutes, and you have access to a library of 4,000+ on demand classes at your fingertips. Use code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at obefitness.com.

Alison Feller of the Ali On The Run Show joins us today! Having grown up dancing in New Hampshire, it was no shock Ali went on to be the captain of her university’s competitive kick line team at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. Spoiler alert! She got her dream job as Editor in Chief of Dance Spirit Magazine early on in her career. Her persistence paid off, and she’s now paving her own way. Ali has combined her joy of running, a passion for connecting with her community, and a love of writing as she now hosts her very own podcast. She’s also freelance writer with publications in Well+Good, Women’s Health, Fitness, Shape, Dance Magazine, Runner’d World, The Huffington Post, Refinery 29 - the list goes is endless. Let's dive in and hear how Ali grows on the go!

SOCIAL:

@aliontherun1

@sarahgrooms

@onthegopodcast

PATREON:

www.patreon.com/aliontherun

www.aliontherunblog.com

SPONSOR:

Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers live and on demand classes, coffee talks, and meditations. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Classes range anywhere from 10 minute express classes to 45 minute LEVEL UP classes. There’s 14 live classes a day that all cap at 28 minutes, and you have access to a library of 4,000+ on demand classes at your fingertips. Use code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at obefitness.com.

COVID-19 has thrown us all for a loop, and we're doing our best to stay healthy, safe, and in good spirits. With some extra time on our hands, I've put together a few things we can do while we're at home and social-distancing. Whether you're looking to sweat it out with an at-home workout or you want to tidy things up in your space, I've put together a few ideas that have worked for me. On The Go has become more of On The Slow-ing down for a bit. Ya know what I mean? Happy growing on the go. We're all in this together!

Jacie Scott is the Founder of Declare Hope, a non-profit that aims to connect innovative minds and hopeful hearts to cultivate greater awareness for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is a deadly disease with no early detection, and for Jacie - this hits home as she lost her mother to pancreatic cancer. With the spirit of her mother instilled in her, Jacie went on to chase her dreams, and she dove head first into the things that were slightly out of her comfort zone. She auditioned for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading team and made the team on her first try. Jacie and I met during our time at Radio City together as Radio City Rockettes, and she is a bright and wise soul. Jacie’s urge to give back to her community and drive to always stay curious have gotten her to where she is today, and she talks about how her desire to get out of her comfort zone continuously allows her to grow.

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @jaciescott @wedeclarehope

www.wedeclarehope.org

SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers live and on demand classes, coffee talks, and meditations. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Classes range anywhere from 10 minute express classes to 45 minute LEVEL UP classes. There’s 14 live classes a day that all cap at 28 minutes, and you have access to a library of 4,000+ on demand classes at your fingertips. Use code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at obefitness.com.