The Daily Grind

“You can do more than you possibly think you can do. You are capable of so much more.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Amelia Hapgood @ameliakhapgood. She is the founder of Amelia's Swedish Candy, Utah's first Swedish candy truck. Amelia has transformed the growing popularity of authentic Swedish candy into a unique mobile experience, bringing a beautifully restored vintage 1962 Volkswagen candy truck to weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, festivals, and celebrations across Utah. Guests get to enjoy authentic imported Swedish candy while creating an experience that's equal parts nostalgic, interactive, and photo-worthy.

After leaving the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship full-time, Amelia has built a brand focused on creating memorable experiences—not just serving candy. Alongside her husband, Tyler, she's turning a simple product into an unforgettable event feature that people continue talking about long after the party ends.

S10 Episode 5: 10/6/2026

Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Amelia Hapgood

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“Be so good it's hard to ignore you.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Vasa Jurich @drinkperfy, @growthbuster. Founder and CEO of Perfy and Founder of Growthbuster. With more than 13 years of experience helping consumer brands grow, Vasa has worked behind the scenes to scale some of the fastest-growing companies in the food and beverage industry. Today, he combines his passion for entrepreneurship and innovation through Perfy, a better-for-you soda focused on metabolic and cognitive wellness, and Growthbuster, where he continues to help emerging brands reach new heights. We're excited to learn more about his entrepreneurial journey, the story behind Perfy, and the lessons he's learned building brands that make an impact.

S10 Episode 4: 10/01/2026

Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Vasa Jurich

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“Trust yourself and trust your gut.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Meredith Mills-Merritt @meredithleahmerritt, the founder and CEO of The Original Southside @drinksouthsides, a premium ready-to-drink gin cocktail inspired by her mom's beloved summer recipe. What began as a family tradition has grown into a nationally recognized beverage brand, now available in more than 20 markets and on the shelves of retailers like Whole Foods and Total Wine. Made with certified organic, all-natural ingredients, The Original Southside is reviving a classic cocktail while making it more accessible for today's consumers.

S10 Episode 3: 9/29/2026

Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Meredith Mills-Merritt 

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“Serve the joy.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Connor Knapp @piperandleaf. co-owner and co-founder of Piper & Leaf Tea Co., a family-owned artisan tea company that started at a local farmers market in North Alabama and has grown into a beloved regional brand with customers across the country.

What makes Piper & Leaf unique isn't just the handcrafted tea. It's the philosophy behind the company: creating genuine community, sourcing ingredients locally whenever possible, working alongside family, and building a business that prioritizes relationships over rapid growth. From refillable mason jars and farmers markets to beautiful tea shops and nationwide wholesale partnerships, Connor and the Piper & Leaf team have remained committed to what they call "Serving the Joy."

S10 Episode 2: 9/24/2026

Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Connor Knapp

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“The life that you are aspiring to have is out there and there for you when you are ready to claim it!”

on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest/guests Eva Kirie @evakirie. Eva is a New York City–based content creator, speaker, and solopreneur who has built a community of more than 100,000 people and reaches over 10 million viewers each month with her signature “yapping” style of storytelling. Her work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, personal branding, and the very human experiences that make great stories.

Beyond creating content, Eva helps people stop treating their potential like a hobby and start building their careers and businesses with intention. She’s also the founder of a production and management company supporting businesses across New York City with social media.

S10 Episode 1: 9/22/2026

Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Eva Kirie

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“Find your community.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Acacia Rayford @heyrosiecreations, founder and creative force behind Hey Rosie Creations, a stationery and lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity through thoughtfully designed stickers, greeting cards, planners, art prints, and everyday goods. What began as a creative outlet has grown into a business rooted in inclusivity, mental wellness, and the belief that even the smallest moments deserve intention and color.

Acacia is also a mom of five, an entrepreneur, and a passionate community builder whose mission is to help people embrace who they are while finding beauty in life's perfectly imperfect moments.

S9 Episode 50: 9/17/2026

Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Acacia Rayford

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“Mindset is everything.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Lindsey Mifsud @lls.kitchen. Lindsey is the founder and CEO of LL's Kitchen, a rapidly growing food brand that's reimagining granola with clean ingredients, incredible flavor, and a mission to make healthy eating feel simple—not restrictive.

S9 Episode 49: 9/15/2026

Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Lindsey Mifsud

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“Be curious.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Christian McCallister @aldeacoffee, who leads Coffee Quality and Education at Aldea Coffee.

Aldea is a people-and-planet-before-profit Certified B Corporation that's redefining what a coffee company can be. Rather than simply sourcing exceptional coffee, Aldea has built its model around long-term partnerships with farmers in La Unión, Honduras—investing in quality, education, transparency, and community every step of the way.

S9 Episode 48: 9/10/2026

Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Christian McCallister 

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“Living on purpose.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Mari Wuellner @mariwuellner. She is the founder and CEO of The Crew, a life coaching membership collective, and the host of the Living On Purpose Podcast. She helps women stop drifting through life and start making intentional choices that align with who they really want to become.

S9 Episode 47: 9/8/2026

Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Mari Wuellner

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“Value your people.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest David Goldstein @teambonding. David is the Founder and Creator of Opportunities at TeamBonding, one of the nation's leading providers of team-building experiences and training. Under David's leadership, TeamBonding has grown into an industry leader, delivering innovative virtual, hybrid, and in-person programs that help organizations strengthen relationships, improve collaboration, and elevate performance.

The company has been recognized seven times by Inc. Magazine as one of America's fastest-growing private companies—a reflection of David's commitment to creating meaningful experiences that deliver measurable results. David has also recently added "author" to his impressive resume with the release of his new book, where he shares insights from decades of building teams, cultivating culture, and creating workplaces where people genuinely connect.

S9 Episode 46: 9/3/2026

Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest David Goldstein

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