The Daily Grind

The Daily Grind

By Kelly JohnsonBusinessEntrepreneurship
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The Daily Grind episodes

  • S9 Episode 46: David Goldstein | Founder | Team Bonding

    “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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    17 min
  • S9 Episode 45: Savannah Reed | Founder | Safe and Sound Soap Co.

    “I want to empower people and take this knowledge themselves and feel educated enough to make decisions on a daily basis. To grow strong enough and trust yourself again.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Savannah Reed @safeandsoundsoapco, @safeandsavannah. She is the owner of Safe & Sound Soap Co. and founder of The Safe & Sound Circle, an online community dedicated to helping families simplify natural living. Through practical education and everyday habits, Savannah empowers people to reduce toxins in their homes, support hormone health, embrace holistic wellness, and build sustainable routines that actually fit real life.

    As an entrepreneur, educator, and mom, Savannah brings a refreshingly balanced perspective to wellness. Rather than striving for perfection, she encourages intentional choices that create lasting impact without adding stress.

    S9 Episode 45: 9/1/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Savannah Reed

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    Website: https://safeandsoundsoapco.com/

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    30 min
  • S9 Episode 44: Lisa Zawronty | Productivity Coach | Positively Productive Systems LLC

    “I like to define productivity as doing the right thing, at the right time, the right way for you.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest  Lisa Zawtrony @positively_lisa. She is a productivity coach, podcast host, and advocate for what she calls shame-free productivity—an approach that moves beyond simply checking boxes and instead helps people build lives that feel more satisfying, sustainable, and aligned with who they are.

    Rather than promoting hustle culture or one-size-fits-all systems, Lisa teaches people how to simplify their lives with compassion, manage their energy instead of constantly chasing more time, and create personalized routines that actually work. 

    As the host of the Positively Living® Podcast, with more than 320 episodes and over 165 guest appearances on podcasts around the world, Lisa brings a wealth of insight not only on productivity, but also on creating meaningful conversations and building a sustainable creative business.

    S9 Episode 44: 8/27/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Lisa Zawronty

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    Website: https://positivelyproductive.com/

    Instagram: @positively_lisa  https://www.instagram.com/positively_lisa/

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    30 min
  • S9 Episode 43: Matthew and Caroline Seibt Kruse | Founders | Gaúcha Specialty Coffee

    “When you have a passion of something and you seek the opportunity, you have to grab it and follow your beliefs and dreams” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Matthew and Caroline Seibt Kruse @gauchacoffee. Matthew and Caroline are the husband-and-wife team behind Gaúcha Specialty Coffee, a family-owned coffee producer connecting specialty coffee roasters directly with their farm in Brazil's renowned Cerrado Mineiro region.

    S9 Episode 43: 8/25/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Matthew and Caroline Seibt Kruse

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    Website: https://www.gauchacoffee.com 

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    33 min
  • S9 Episode 42: Samantha Hawkes & Tony Marsiglia | Directors | Pourter

    “Ask for forgiveness, not permission. Make the decision you think is best and make it with confidence.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Samantha Hawkes and Tony Marsiglia @pourtercarts. Samantha Hawkes is Director of Marketing and Business Development, and Tony Marsiglia is the Director of Sales at Pourter. Together, they're part of a team that's changing the traditional brick-and-mortar model by designing premium mobile business solutions that help operators launch faster, reduce overhead, and create memorable customer experiences.

    S9 Episode 42: 8/20/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Samantha Hawkes and Tony Marsiglia

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    Website: https://pourter.com/ 

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    29 min
  • S9 Episode 41: Dan & Tamara Sloan | Owners | The Mill Coffee & Tea

    “The hardest thing is to make it look easy.” - Dan Sloan and a bonus quote this week, “Never let them see you cry” -Tamara Sloan on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Dan and Tamara Sloan @themillcoffeeandtea. Tamara and Dan are the owners of The Mill Coffee & Tea—a beloved small-batch coffee roaster, espresso bar, and community gathering space that’s been serving Lincoln, Nebraska since 1975.

    What started as a simple idea—improving the quality of coffee in a local bike shop—has grown into one of the most iconic coffee institutions in the region. Today, The Mill spans multiple locations, roasting its own coffee, serving handcrafted drinks, and creating spaces where people come together to connect, work, and build relationships.

    S9 Episode 41: 8/18/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Dan and Tamara Sloan

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    Website: https://millcoffee.com/ 

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    34 min
  • S9 Episode 40: Stefanie Hockett | Founder | F & Goode Desserts

    “Aloha” to the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Stefanie Hockett @fngoodedesserts. Stefanie is  the founder and owner of F & Goode Desserts, a scratch bakery known for its custom cakes, pastries, and made-from-scratch treats baked with intention, integrity, and a whole lot of heart.

    S9 Episode 40: 8/13/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Stefanie Hockett

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    Website: https://www.fngoodedesserts.com/

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    47 min
  • S9 Episode 39: Sonya Patel | Founder | PUR Spices

    “It’s an honor to be at your table.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Sonya Patel @sonyabpatel @purspices. Sonya is the founder of PUR Spices — a globally inspired spice and sauce company focused on clean ingredients, bold flavor, and allergen-friendly cooking. What began as a personal mission to create safe, transparent foods for her family has grown into a brand that’s helping people explore vibrant flavors from around the world without compromising on quality or trust. 

    S9 Episode 39: 8/11/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Sonya Patel

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    Website: https://www.purspices.com/ 

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    31 min
  • S9 Episode 38: Autumn Pruitt | Owner | Hardy Coffee Co

    “Even when things are hard, there is also good in that moment. Good is here, right now.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Autumn Pruitt @hardycoffeeco.Autumn is the founder and owner of Hardy Coffee Company, one of Omaha's most recognizable coffee brands.

    What started as a small bakery in Omaha in 2010 has grown into a thriving business that includes multiple coffeehouses, a roasting operation, wholesale partnerships, and a loyal community of customers who see Hardy as more than just a place to grab coffee. Under Autumn's leadership, Hardy has built its brand around a simple but powerful idea: creating moments of rhythm and ritual in people's busy lives.

    S9 Episode 38: 8/6/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Autumn Pruitt

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    Website: https://www.hardycoffee.com/ 

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    25 min
  • S9 Episode 37: Chelsea Scott-Flower | Founder & CEO | Scott Social Marketing

    “To be honest, what makes a bigger difference is onboarding the right clients and onboarding the right team.”  on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Chelsea Scott-Flower @scottsocialmarketing. Chelsea is the founder and CEO of Scott Social, a boutique social media and content creation agency that helps brands turn social media into a genuine business driver. Founded in 2018, Scott Social has built a reputation for combining creative storytelling with measurable performance, helping clients grow engagement, traffic, sales, and community through a quality-over-quantity approach to content.

    S9 Episode 37: 8/4/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Dan Casazza

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    Website: https://www.scottsocialmarketing.com/ 

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    30 min

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The Daily Grind is a weekly goal-driven podcast hosted by Midwest native Kelly Johnson, motivating YOU on your ‘daily grind.' Every episode she sits down with a startup founder, business owner, sports…