Some episodes are conversations. Others are reminders. This one is a reminder of what happens when you choose growth over comfort. Michele Zaragoza brings the kind of honesty and leadership that can shift the way you see your own path.

Michelle has built a powerful career in real estate, but what stands out most is how she pours into people, breaks ceilings, and helps others step into the version of themselves they were always meant to be. We talk about growth, mindset, faith, fitness culture, and what it truly takes to elevate your life without letting anyone limit you.

If you have ever felt stuck or boxed in by the expectations of others, this conversation will give you clarity and encouragement to keep moving forward.

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Endings are part of life and leadership. In this solo episode, I talk openly about closing a 15 year chapter, moving my family, and stepping into a new season with clarity.

If you are navigating a career change, shifting relationships, or a move that forces you to grow, this episode will help you understand why necessary endings matter and how to handle them without losing yourself.

I also break down how major transitions affect the three pillars of The Balanced CEO. Family, business, and fitness. Even when one pillar takes a hit, the goal is to keep the triangle connected so you can stay steady and keep leading.

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What if success didn’t have to come with burnout? In this episode, I sit down with Danny Lehr, founder of Caffeine and Kilos and Excel Health and Fitness, to unpack how he built a thriving brand while keeping family, fitness, and balance at the center of his life.

Listen now and learn how to build freedom without losing balance. Follow The Balanced CEO Podcast for new episodes every week.

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Bryce shares how he built a gym from scratch, led a team to the CrossFit Games, and found balance between business, fitness, and faith. It is a story about discipline, purpose, and betting on yourself when the odds say don’t.

Leadership starts here.

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Season 4 kicks off with a fighter’s story turned mission. Damon V shares how the Adaptive Fitness Coalition helps gyms serve adaptive and special-needs athletes with structure, compassion, and discipline.

Leadership starts here.

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Talent might open the door, but strength, mindset, and consistency keep you in the room.

In this episode I sit down with Vinnie Palo, strength and conditioning coach and co-founder of Altamont Performance Lab, to talk about training that works, coaching that matters, and what it means to stay consistent when life pushes back.

This one is for parents, coaches, and entrepreneurs who want real progress without the gimmicks.
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Life doesn’t always go the way you plan, but sometimes that’s the point.

Shannen’s story took her from the ER to running a CPR training business across the country all while raising kids and learning how to turn ADHD into her “special sauce” for business and life.

We talk about what it takes to build with energy that never quits, why every person crosses your path for a reason, and how creating value is what keeps you in the game.

This one is for parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone who’s ever wondered if their challenges could actually be their gift.

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Khristian Avalar went from failing his real estate test three times and grinding in restaurants to losing 110 pounds and building a brand. This is a raw look at resilience, discipline, and putting yourself first.

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Alyx’s path in the fitness industry has not been about shortcuts. It has been about showing up, putting in the work, and staying authentic. We talk daily discipline, overcoming challenges, and why the long way is the only way.

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This is not a recap.
 This is a moment of clarity.

In this special edition of The Balanced CEO, I talk through my 29029 experience and what it revealed about how we lead, how we prepare and how we respond.

This is for anyone chasing a meaningful life under pressure.
 And this is only the beginning.

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