The Essential 11

The Essential 11

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The Essential 11 episodes

  • Kara Goldin - The Undaunted Entrepreneur

    There's a lot to be said for those who manage to maintain their child-like curiosity. And that is definitely true of today's guest as you will quickly find out. This is a woman who truly embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and is using a challenge she overcame to step into the gap and provide a solution for others. 

    Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11

    KARA GOLDIN

    Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Kara has successfully navigated the world of large companies and startups in many industries including media, tech and consumer products. In addition, she understands retail and direct to consumer well. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. 

    MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND KARA

    Instagram - @karagoldin

    Twitter - @KaraGoldin

    Website - karagoldin.com

    Book - Undaunted

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    THE MISSION

    Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students.

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    52 min
  • Nsima Inyang - A Break-The-Bar Athlete

    There tends to be an association that culture has around incredibly muscular men that assumes that's all they are- meatheads. But today's guest very clearly defies that stereotype, being one of the biggest dudes, but also by far one of the most intelligent. He's lead a life of forging his own path and going against the grain. Couldn't have asked for a better guest to come on to speak with the young men of Apogee. 

    NSIMA INYANG

    Nsima is a drug-free Professional Bodybuilder, elite-level Powerlifter, and Martial Artist. As a Bodybuilder, he competed in Cellucor Sponsored 2015 WNBF Worlds where he placed 5th in the World amongst Heavyweight Bodybuilders.  Along with that win, Nsima also won the title of Mr. California. He currently holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has placed Second in the IBJJF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship as a Blue Belt.

    With 15+ years of training experience and a cumulative 10 years of personal training and online coaching under his belt, Nsima has acquired essential practical application necessary to complement his detailed approach to training and nutrition. He has coached multiple natural bodybuilders and bikini athletes to show wins and has worked with nationally qualified powerlifters within and outside of the United States. 

    PLACES YOU CAN FIND NSIMA

    Website - https://www.breakthebar.com/

    Instagram - @nsimainyang

    YouTube - Nsima Inyang

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    THE MISSION

    Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students.

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Jeff Hoffman - The Explosive Growth Mastermind

    Today's guest is another bucket-list mentor and this recording did not disappoint. Not only is he extremely well-accomplished, perhaps the most accomplished of any of our guests, but he also is a mission-motivated man. And that mission is to make the world a better place. I can't think of a better man than Jeff Hoffman to have on an Apogee Friday call to pour into our young men. 

    Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11

    JEFF HOFFMAN

    Jeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker,  bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups,  including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more.

    MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND JEFF

    Twitter - @SpeakerJeff

    Facebook - Jeff Hoffman

    Instagram - @SpeakerJeffHoffman

    Website - jeffhoffman.com

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    THE MISSION

    Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Erin Alejandrino - The White Belt Mindset

    Today's episode is another you can add to my list of favorites, and the young men of Apogee agree. A man inspired by comic book heroes Erin Alejandrino is a savage gentleman who exemplifies the character traits of his favorite characters and has a powerful energy that just can't be matched. 

    Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11

    ERIN ALEJANDRINO

    An only child raised by a single mom in San Francisco, Erin was put in martial arts at the early age of 3- this formed the trajectory of his life. Growing up without a strong father figure he fell into the wrong things. But he changed his life when he realized he didn't need to find the right role model, he needed to become the right role model. 

    Today Erin is a fitness coach, the Vice President of Trulean Nutrition, and Instructor for The Project — an immersive experience To help Men level up in their business and life.

    MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND ERIN

    Instagram - @thefitbeard

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    THE MISSION

    Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Rafa Conde - A Man of War

    Warriorship is a mindset. It is a mindset refined by action, self-awareness, self-mastery, and challenge. Few know that better than today's guest, Rafa Conde. Apogee seeks to bring back intentional refinement of masculinity, and Rafa is on a similar mission at a whole other level. Today the young men of Apogee ask Rafa their questions, and he does not hold back. From the self-discipline that creates success to his personal experiences on the front lines of danger, this episode is truly raw and unfiltered.

    Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11

    RAFA CONDE

    Rafa Conde is internationally recognized as a builder of Warrior Kings. His vision is to re-ignite the warrior spirit in our society.


    His mission is to translate high-performance principles, strategies, and philosophies used by elite ancient warrior cultures and apply them into today's world. These principles are life-changing and lead to levels of success in all facets of business and life.

    Rafa is a sought-after powerful speaker and corporate leadership/culture consultant. He has coached thousands of individuals throughout the globe. His style is dynamic and in your face and it works. He has transformed countless lives and strengthened business cultures.

    Today the Man of War movement has become a lifeline for thousands of men throughout the globe. Man of War has evolved into a brand that identifies a brotherhood of like-minded men who walk the warrior's path. Rafa created the Men of War Society and The Men of War Crucible to build a strong society of warrior-minded men so they can continue growing as husbands, fathers, leaders, and visionaries.

    MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND RAFA

    Instagram - @manofwarr

    His Program - Men Of War Crucible

    Man of War Podcast

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    THE MISSION

    Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students.

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Nick Bare - The "Go One More" Entrepreneur

    When it comes to winning, some people just have a mindset that the vast majority of people don't understand. Because winning repeatedly requires- not just a willingness- but an eagerness to face challenges again and again that most people can barely stomach once. It's the consistency of pushing yourself just a little bit more each time, of "going one more" that creates results. Nick Bare, today's guest understands that mindset and shares what it's taken to get him there with the young men of Apogee in this episode.

    Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11

    NICK BARE

    Nick Bare founded Bare Performance Nutrition in 2012 out of his small college apartment in Western Pennsylvania at the Indiana University of PA. During this time, Nick was studying nutrition and on the path of joining the military upon graduation. The company was built upon the values of transparency and service from its infant stages of launch and today remain instilled in the brand's primary mission.

    After graduating college, Nick was commissioned into the US Army as an Infantry Officer, where he spent the next four years completing various military training schools, such as Ranger School and Airborne School, before taking his position as an Infantry Platoon Leader stationed out of Texas. During his time in the military, Nick learned the values of leadership, integrity, and team building which have been directly applied to Bare Performance Nutrition.

    MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND NICK

    Instagram - @nickbarefitness

    YouTube - Nick Bare

    Website - www.nickbare.com

    Shop - Bare Performance Nutrition 

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    THE MISSION

    Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Zach Bitter - An Ultramarathon Mindset

    For some, entrepreneurship is just in their DNA. But in the case of today's guest, his DNA set him up to be a record-breaking endurance athlete. Zach jumped on a call with the young men of Apogee and talked about how having the right mindset, a willingness to try new things, and the endurance to push through can be the perfect recipe for success. 

    Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11

    ZACH BITTER

    Zach Bitter is an American ultramarathon runner. He held world records for the 100-mile run (track) and the 12-hour run (track). Bitter claimed both records with his performance during the Six Days in the Dome event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 24, 2019. His 100-mile time of 11 hours, 19 minutes and 13 seconds, bested Oleg Kharitonov’s 2002 world record by almost 11 minutes, and was more than 20 minutes faster than his own American mark of 11:40:55. After claiming the 100-mile record, Bitter continued running for another 40 minutes and upped his own 12-hour distance world record to 104.8 miles, an improvement of more than three miles over the previous mark.

    MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND ZACK

    Instagram - @zachbitter

    Twitter - @zbitter

    Facebook - Zach Bitter

    Website - https://zachbitter.com/

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    THE MISSION

    Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students.

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    1 hr 14 min
  • Gino Wickman - A Man Who Took the Entrepreneurial Leap

    In a day and age where "Entrepreneur" has become the trendiest thing to be, today's guest affirms that not everybody is cut out to be an entrepreneur. In fact, the traits that make someone best-suited to be an entrepreneur are things that we're born with, not things that we acquire over time. Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Find out on today's episode with Gino Wickman. 

    Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11

    GINO WICKMAN

    An entrepreneur since the age of 21, Gino has had an obsession for learning what makes businesses and entrepreneurs thrive.


    Based on his years of real-world experience, he created the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®), a practical method for helping companies achieve greatness. He founded EOS Worldwide, an organization that helps thousands of businesses implement EOS with the aid of an international team of over 350 professional and certified EOS Implementers and online support. He is the author of the award-winning, best-selling book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, as well as Get a Grip, Rocket Fuel, How to Be a Great Boss, and What the Heck is EOS?.

    Gino is now devoting time and energy toward helping entrepreneurs-in-the-making get a huge jump-start on taking their entrepreneurial leap, which is why he created Entrepreneurial Leap.

    PLACES YOU CAN FIND GINO

    Website - https://e-leap.com/

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    THE MISSION

    Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students.

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    57 min
  • Nick Koumalatsos - The Excommunicated Warrior

    Today's guest really poured into the young men of Apogee. He talks about his experience growing up without a father and how that got him searching for a tribe in all the wrong places. That set him down a path that took some hard-hitting experiences and great male figures in his life for him to realize he needed to make a change. And boy did he. All that and more on today's episode. 

    Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11

    NICK KOUMALATSOS

    Nick was born in Hollywood Florida. Nick was forced into juvenile detention at the age of twelve. He joined the Marine Corps at 19 and spent five and a half months in basic training but graduated company honor grad. Nick went on to become a 12 year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran with Marine Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations Command.

    Nick is the founder and CEO of Alexander Industries as well as a successful adventure + informational YOUTUBE channel with his partner Alison Capra. They own Snap Fitness, Ship On Site, A Coffee Company, Survival and Tactical Systems, and Miserable Cows and is co-owner of Johnny Slicks and organic grooming essentials company.  Nick is a self-published author Ex-Communicated Warrior, 7-Stages of Transition, and co-author of fitness training books: USMC Prep, Recon Prep, and Marine Raider Prep.

    PLACES YOU CAN FIND NICK

    Instagram - @nickkoumalatsos

    Website - www.nickkoumalatsos.com

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    THE MISSION

    Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students.

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    1 hr 34 min
  • Amy Minter - USA Boxing Champ

    * Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 *

    AMY MINTER

    What first began as her brother's solution to her bullying problem turned into a dream that Amy never believed was something that she could achieve. Battling depression, trauma, and other health issues had left her feeling beat down and boxing helped her fill a void in her life. 

    The game changed for Amy after she found Jose Morales' gym in Roseville, CA. 

    There, she received support in a way that she never had before and began a journey of personal development. Through training, she was able to learn and understand herself better than ever and found a purpose. Then in 2021, Amy competed in the women's national boxing tournament where she fought the top 3 girls and beat all of them, taking home the national title. 

    MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND AMY

    Instagram - @shoshanagirl15

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    THE MISSION

    Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students.

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    45 min

About The Essential 11

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Through years of coaching, keynote speaking and educating, Matt Beaudreau knows the struggle of trying to navigate the world in the 21st century, especially for today's youth. He created this podcast…