Listen, quiet your mind, and find your purpose on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest James McGee! McGee is an Irish former professional tennis player and now director of Team Bryan with the Inspiring Children Foundation, a nonprofit inspiring others through mentoring, education, and tennis. He's achieved a career high no. 146 in the world since retiring at the US Open in 2017 and still is involved in the sport through high performance coaching and mindset consulting. McGee is originally from Ireland and currently lives and works in the Las Vegas area.  In today's episode, we talk about McGee's 'daily grind' from coaching to motivating others, his transition from professional tennis, the dynamic doubles duo aka the Bryan Brothers' retirement news, Next Gen players and their future, and how a yoga session literally changed his life. 

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Let your smile change the world and give high-fives mid-run on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Lydia Nader! Nader is a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist founder of her own business, RUN Performance, marathon runner and more! She’s been featured on blogs and podcasts such as Health Warrior and CHAARG, and has worked with athlete minded brands like NIKE and EDGE. Nader is originally from Ohio and currently lives and works in the Chicago area.  In today's episode, we talk about Nader's beginning her running journey through Girls on the Run at age 10, her 'daily grind' which consists of literally running her own business while balancing her involvement in the local running community, pro athletes and pre-race nutrition, and why we need more Lydia's out there running marathons.

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Pain is weakness leaving the body. Surpass that weakness, make adjustments, and grow from your experiences on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Amy Ruehlmann! Ruehlmann is a recent newlywed, law office all-star, team player in tax, administration, and reception, and work in progress living legend like her husband Brian Ruehlmann (Episode 8). She is originally from small town southern central Illinois and currently lives and works in downtown Chicago.  In today's episode, we talk about Chicago weather, our recent Halloween fun and after-work activities, Kelly conquering Sober October, Amy's married life with Brian, and a handful of hashtags in between.

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It's not always about grinding, grinding, grinding...it's more than that on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Morgan Short! Short is a fellow University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate and teammate of the club tennis team, now strategist & storyteller, poetry author, and music enthusiast. She currently is leading content at Insite Software and lives in the greater Minneapolis area.  In today's episode, we talk about story-telling, going outside your comfort zone, Short's motivation behind her most recent work in 'Splintered Souls,' finding balance within your daily grind, our Sober September/October experiences, and our most recent travels and races (including Short's first half marathon and Johnson's upcoming December marathon!).

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Keep crawling on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Tyler Laursen! Laursen is a coworker and tech rep for Wilson Sporting Goods,  tennis and pickleball player, off-roading enthusiast, and host of his own podcast 'Snail Trail 4x4.' He currently lives and works in the Northern California area.  In today's episode, we talk about starting and sustaining a podcast,  thrilling adventures of off-roading in Cali, automobile goals, and playing smart tennis at the professional and recreational level! Stay tuned for Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Laursen!

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Exclusive "free solo" episode with #kellyfast on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson, your one and only host partaking in her first ever Sober October (Septober) Challenge. In today's episode, Johnson gives her mid-challenge recap, people and places she visited in Milwaukee last weekend, why this episode is better than Conan's without the Kumail Nanjiani interview,  her exciting weekend plans, and as always, motivation for your 'daily grind.'

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One word, DREAM on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Kim 'KookyRunner'! Kim is a communications specialist and inspirational individual that loves to bargain shop, run, travel, laugh and connect with others through her infamous running blog 'KookyRunner.' She currently lives and works in the Connecticut.  In today's episode, we talk about running (of course!), goal-setting, cross-training as a runner, being an ambassador for BibRavePro and Pro Compression, her upcoming training for the Chicago Marathon, and exploring the world via 'runcations'!

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Coffee brewed, up and early on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Dan Wein! Wein is a self-taught entrepreneur specializing in digital marketing and video content, avid golfer, and Milwaukee Brewers fan. He currently lives and works in the Milwaukee area.  In today's episode, we talk about the 'daily grind' in the life of an entrepreneur, how to network effectively, and the importance of finding a hobby whether it's healthy eating or jiu-jitsu.

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After her Pacific Northwest vacation, Kelly returns to Chicago with the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Brian Ruehlmann! Ruehlmann is an all-star team player at Wilson Sporting Goods, with a background in marketing and journalism, and is a Cardinals and White Sox fan. He currently lives and works in the Chicago area.  In today's episode, we talk about sports rivalries, upcoming travels, the 'daily grind' in an office setting, and how to pronounce certain professional tennis player names.

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Almost feels like courtside in the Arthur Ashe stadium on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Chris Clark! Clark is a high performance tennis coach,  sports enthusiast, and owner of two businesses. He currently lives and works in the Chicago area.  In today's episode, we talk about this year's US Open tennis tournament, match strategy and motivation, and how to bounce back from injuries, setbacks and overall define your story.

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