The Emily Rassam Show

💛 What happens when a family decides that expectations will never set the ceiling?

In this episode of The Emily Rassam Show, I sit down with Karen and David Prewitt and their son Caleb from Jacksonville, Florida. Caleb is a Special Olympics athlete who runs and competes in triathlons and other endurance events. Karen is his mom, his training partner, and his biggest advocate. Caleb is counting down the days until he runs the NYC Marathon on November 1st, 2026.

Together they share how Caleb’s athletic journey began through Special Olympics, how the right community and role models changed what felt possible, and what the joy of running and training has done for his confidence and his life. We also talk about inclusive workplaces, what it means for people with disabilities to be part of a team, and what Karen wants every family and community to understand about possibility.

If you love someone with a disability, work alongside someone with a disability, or want to understand what inclusion looks like in real life, this conversation is for you.

→ Inspiration through athletics: running and triathlons gave Caleb confidence, friendship, and a place to lead
→ Empowerment in special needs: potential grows when people expect more, not less
→ Inclusive employment: the right workplace makes a real difference
→ Community support: no family does this alone

🏅 Special Olympics Florida: specialolympicsflorida.org
☕ Happy Brew (Jacksonville): happybrew.org
📘 Karen on Facebook: facebook.com/karenjp62

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What happens when a petroleum industry professional laces up his shoes and discovers that running is about so much more than miles?

In this episode of The Emily Rassam Show, Daniel Gilliam from League City, Texas shares his remarkable transition from the petroleum industry to becoming an avid ultramarathon runner and community builder — and explains why pacing others and building a running community has become one of the most rewarding parts of his entire journey.

Daniel's story is one that resonates deeply with anyone who has discovered a passion later in life and thrown themselves into it with everything they have. It is honest, practical, and full of the kind of real-world wisdom that only comes from actually doing the hard miles.

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daniel-gilliam-570637a8/

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At 11 years old Don Muchow was told that exercise could kill him.

He has since run across the entire state of Texas. He ran from Disneyland to Walt Disney World — 2,845 miles across nine states. He has completed the Deca-Iron triathlon. And he has done all of it with Type 1 diabetes — managing glucose levels, insulin, hallucinations, sleep deprivation, and the kind of physical and mental darkness that most people will never experience.

In this episode of The Emily Rassam Show, Don takes us deep inside what it actually means to live, train, and race with Type 1 diabetes — the evolution of glucose monitoring technology that changed everything, the data-driven strategies he developed across hundreds of race miles, what hallucinations feel like at mile 150, what post-achievement depression looks like after completing something nobody has ever done before, and why sharing stories is the most powerful tool in the T1D community.

This is not just an athletic story. This is a human story. And every single mile of it matters.

"Make that choice — rather than the choice of fear." — Don Muchow

→ Diabetes management through running — how endurance sport and T1D management have evolved together
→ Persistence through challenges — what Don's journey teaches everyone about refusing to accept limitation
→ Sleep in endurance — the most underestimated performance tool for every athlete
→ Stress management and diabetes — the direct connection between emotional stress and blood sugar that most people never understand
→ Inspiration through shared stories — why the T1D community is built on connection and what that means for anyone navigating a health challenge
→ Post-achievement depression — the honest conversation about what happens after you do the impossible

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📸 Instagram: @t1determined
🐦 X/Twitter: @t1determined

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What if you could run 2,194 miles — not all at once, but one weekend at a time?

That is exactly what Meg Landymore and her friend Celia Eicheldinger did — and the story of how they did it is one of the most extraordinary things I have heard on this show.

Meg is a wife, mom, military veteran, physician assistant, small business owner, certified running coach, and ultrarunner with more than twelve years of exclusive ultra experience.

She ran the entire Appalachian Trail — all 2,194 miles across nine states — in weekend sections over 16 months alongside her best friend, because as two working moms they could not set aside one uninterrupted block of time to do it any other way.

Her book is called Alone, Together: Two Mothers, 2,194 Miles, and the Fear of Being Alone — and the title alone tells you everything about how deep this story goes.

Alone, Together: Two Mothers, 2,194 Miles, and the Fear of Being Alone — Meg Landymore's memoir of the AT RunVenture Project — is now available.

CONNECT WITH MEG LANDYMORE:

Website: mxgadventures.com
nstagram: @mxgrunfit
Facebook: Meg Landymore
Book: Alone, Together — Now Available

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What does it take to turn a creative passion into a sustainable career — without burning out, selling out, or giving up?

Amani Roberts has the answer.

Amani is a professional DJ with nearly 20 years of experience serving clients like Disney, Oracle, and Marriott International, a USA Today bestselling author, an award-winning music business professor at Cal State Fullerton, and a keynote speaker who helps 9-to-5 creatives — musicians, authors, and artists — monetize their work without burning out their day job.

In this episode of The Emily Rassam Show, Amani takes us through his extraordinary journey — from being inspired by a single DJ performance that changed everything, to navigating the evolution of the music industry, to writing a USA Today bestselling book about the cultural history of R&B groups, to becoming one of the most practical and honest voices in the creative business space today.

His message is simple and powerful: your creativity is a business. And until you treat it like one, it will always feel like a struggle.

"Your creativity is a business. Until you treat it like one it will always feel like a struggle." — Amani Roberts

→ Embrace imposter syndrome — it is not a sign you do not belong, it is a sign you care about doing it right
→ Invest in self-improvement — the creatives who succeed are the ones who never stop learning
→ Invest in yourself — your skills, your network, your knowledge are your most valuable assets
→ Networking is crucial — who you know and how you show up for people determines more than talent ever will
→ The business of creativity — marketing, systems, and strategy are not the enemy of art, they are what keep it alive

The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups by Amani Roberts — USA Today Bestseller and 2025 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal Winner in Non-Fiction Music/Entertainment. Available at thequietstormbook.com and on Amazon.

🌐 Website: amaniexperience.com
📚 The Quiet Storm: thequietstormbook.com
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amaniroberts/
📸 Instagram: @amaniexperience
▶️ YouTube: Amani Roberts
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What if endless energy was not about working harder — but about building smarter habits, one small step at a time?

That is exactly what Mona Gutierrez proves every single day — at 63 years young.

In this episode of The Emily Rassam Show, Mona — an ultramarathon runner, health coach, fitness instructor, and founder of the Fit After 50 community on Skool — shares her incredible journey into ultrarunning, the small daily habits that fuel her extraordinary energy levels, and the nutrition insights that transformed her performance and recovery as a female endurance athlete over 50.

Mona is living proof that the best chapters of your athletic and health story do not have an age limit. And tonight she is sharing everything she knows.

"Endless energy starts with small healthy habits." — Mona Gutierrez

→ Personalized coaching is essential — generic advice fails most athletes; what works is built around your specific body, age, and goals
→ Small habits lead to big energy — the compound effect of tiny daily choices is more powerful than any single dramatic change
→ Nutrition is key for recovery — especially for women over 50 whose nutritional needs are significantly different from what most mainstream fitness content addresses
→ Coaching enhances performance — not just training plans but the accountability, expertise, and personalization that takes an athlete from stuck to thriving
→ Mindset and aging — choosing to be 63 years young instead of 63 years old is a daily decision that changes everything

Facebook: facebook.com/mona.gutierrezportales

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Most Americans have money in the stock market and have no idea what it is actually doing.

Tonight that changes.

In this episode of The Emily Rassam Show I sit down with Tom Bernard — a Wharton MBA, former PwC and Arthur Andersen finance professional, current EY senior, City College of San Francisco personal finance instructor, and author of The Index of America: How the S&P 500 Works & Why You Should Invest in It — for one of the most practical and accessible money conversations I have ever had on this show.

Tom's financial philosophy started with a deeply personal story — his grandparents, who survived the Great Depression and understood the math of compounding but were terrified of losing everything. That tension between knowledge and fear is exactly what most investors face today. And Tom has spent his entire career helping people move from one side of it to the other.

This is not a Wall Street conversation. This is a kitchen table conversation. And it is one every parent, entrepreneur, and everyday investor needs to hear.

The Index of America: How the S&P 500 Works & Why You Should Invest in It by Tom Bernard — released March 9, 2026. Praised by Bill Bengen — creator of the legendary 4% Rule — as "an intriguing and fact-filled study of an investing cornerstone written in plain English."

Available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Audible.

Website: indexofamerica.com
Book: The Index of America — available on Amazon
LinkedIn: Tom Bernard

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What if the home you are living in right now is quietly working against everything you are trying to build?

That is the question Kim Costa starts with every single client — and tonight she is asking it on The Emily Rassam Show.

Kim is a Top 5% Atlanta Realtor with Sotheby's International Realty, a Global Real Estate Advisor, host of the Live in Your Wheel House podcast, and author of Live in Your Wheel House: An Empowering Guide to Stay, Go, or Reno. But before all of that she was an accountant — and her journey from the numbers world to the world of reinvention and real estate is one of the most honest and relatable stories in this episode.

Kim created the Wheelhouse Method — a framework that evaluates eight essential dimensions of life to help people make the most important home decision they will ever face: stay, go, or renovate. It is not about square footage or school districts. It is about who you are becoming — and whether the place you come home to every day is helping you get there or quietly holding you back.

"Your home is either your greatest asset or your biggest blind spot." — Kim Costa

→ The Wheelhouse Method — eight life dimensions that should drive every home decision you make
→ Stay, Go, or Reno — the framework that replaces guessing with clarity
→ Living in misalignment — what it costs you physically, emotionally, and professionally to stay in the wrong home
→ Reinvention and the home — why real personal transformation often requires a change in environment
→ Multi-generational living — how shared living spaces affect family dynamics in ways most families never anticipate
→ The pause button place — creating a space in your home that restores rather than drains you

Kim Costa is a Top 5% Realtor with Atlanta Fine Homes and Sotheby's International Realty, a 5-star Top Performer, Global Real Estate Advisor, host of the Live in Your Wheel House podcast, and author of Live in Your Wheel House: An Empowering Guide to Stay, Go, or Reno (published March 2026). She has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Atlanta Magazine, ABC, and HGTV. Her Wheelhouse Method helps clients align their home with who they are becoming — transforming spaces into catalysts for confidence, clarity, and reinvention.

Website: lifestylefoundations.com
Instagram: @kim.e.costa
LinkedIn: Kim E. Costa
Facebook: @kimecostarealtor
Book: Live in Your Wheel House — available on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, Audible)
Podcast: Live in Your Wheel House

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What if the thing that changes your life is not a plan — but a rediscovery?

Justin Bramall did not set out to become an ultrarunner. He was a serious PC gamer well into his twenties — until fell running found him, the mountains changed him, and life eventually pulled him away from it all. Then he hit 40. And everything started again.

In this episode of The Emily Rassam Show, Justin takes us through one of the most honest and inspiring journeys I have heard — from gaming to the trails, through one of the most demanding mountain challenges in the United Kingdom, and back again after years away from the sport he loved. His story is not just about running. It is about rediscovering who you are when life has quietly moved you away from yourself — and what happens when you decide to go find that person again.

For listeners who have never heard of it — the Bob Graham Round is a fell running challenge in the English Lake District covering 42 mountain peaks, 66 miles, and 26,900 feet of ascent — all within 24 hours, starting and finishing at Keswick Moot Hall in northern England. Only around 3,000 people in history have ever completed it. It is one of the most respected and demanding mountain challenges in the world. Justin completed it — and then came back to run ultramarathons on top of it.

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Does the United States Constitution still matter today? And do Americans truly understand the rights and responsibilities it gives us?

In this episode, I sit down with Joseph Cofield, founder and president of Constitution for the People, for a wide-ranging conversation about the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, freedom, civic responsibility, and what it means to preserve the principles our country was founded upon.

Joseph brings a unique perspective shaped by his experience as a 21-year U.S. Army career Non-Commissioned Officer and educator. After his military service, he spent years teaching social studies and eventually founded Constitution for the People, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating a more informed citizenry by putting the Constitution directly into the hands of students.

We discuss why the Constitution remains relevant, why freedom of speech and freedom of assembly are so important, and why understanding the Bill of Rights and the amendments is essential for every American.

Joseph also explains his organization's Constitution booklet program, which includes the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and educational material designed to help students understand the document and its meaning.

One of the central themes of this conversation is that freedom doesn't sustain itself simply because it exists on paper. It requires citizens who understand their rights, respect the rights of others, and are willing to participate in the civic life of their communities.

Constitution for the People
constitutionforthepeople.org

The organization's mission is to create a more informed citizenry by providing young Americans with their own personal copy of the United States Constitution to use in school and take home to share.

If this conversation made you think differently about the Constitution, share this episode with someone who should hear it.

What part of the Constitution do you think Americans understand the least?

Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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