Turmeric and Tequila™

"Never stop being a good person because of bad people."

-Anonymous

I am excited to share this conversation because it's always a good time to check in with ourselves and see where we really stand. Time moves fast and days, weeks, months, years, can flash by without us even pausing for a moment to ask ourselves, "am I a good person?". It turns out that most people think they are, accordingly to the article by Study Finds (link below). I believe this is good news, but none the less, even the great people should pause o the regular to check in and level up! I also share 15 simple changes you can make right now to be a better person. These are simple, quick, and easy enough to do with the whole family, team, work crew or any other group you care about. Enjoy this convo, cheers to being good and becoming great!

Study Finds

https://studyfinds.org/half-americans-think-better-person-than-everyone/

15 Simple Life Changes You Can Make To Become a Better Person

https://www.themuse.com/advice/15-simple-life-changes-you-can-make-to-become-a-better-person

Highlights:

How to be a better person. Self-awareness. Personal responsibility. The greater good and your mindset. Checking in and leveling up. Honesty and evolution. Authenticity- mental and physical health/well-being. 15 life changes to become a better person right now.

Kristen M. Olson

Entrepreneur. Creative. Coach. Leader. Athlete. Podcaster. Pup Mom.

Experienced and innovative marketing and branding professional with 20+ years' experience in brand development and management and particular expertise with integrated marketing strategies, strategic territory management and relationship building. Broad based background encompasses strong work ethic and commitment to organizational objectives within highly competitive athletic apparel/CPG/Lifestyle markets. Coach, tactical planner and team builder with ability to attract key players and develop lasting business relationships. Recognized for decisive leadership and proven ability to execute sound decisions while directing product development and launches. Former D1 athlete, CrossFit Games Athlete, and current podcaster, Turmeric & Tequila.

@KOAlliance , www.koalliance.com

@turmerictequila , www.TurmericAndTequila.com

@madonnashero @formationpowertribe

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"I've found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances. Be more active. Show up more often."

-Brian Tracy

I am so excited about this conversation as I am welcoming one of my longtime lacrosse family BFF's to the T&T mic, Alex Whitworth! Alex is a fellow George Mason University grad, entrepreneur, and mom of 5! Alex grew up in Norther Virginia, went to college there, got married and started a family there, and thought she might spend the rest of her life there, until opportunity arose to make a major move to the US Virgin Island, St. Croix. This is a massive move with a family and a business, but they said yes and took the chance. Alex and I chat about her journey living so far from home, adjusting her family and business, and the importance of relationships and how you treat people- above all else. It's great to hear how neighbors become friends that become family and your biggest supporters of your business. This is a great convo on inspiration if you are thinking of taking a chance- do it! Trust that if you show with the right energy your surroundings will provide for you in return and it just might be the greatest decision of your life.

Highlights:

Taking a chance! Relationships are everything, care about people and they will care about you. The non-plan plan, but also doing research. Neighbors, friends, family. Jumping out of your comfort zone. Perspective and adjusting to your environment. All the kids, dogs, and planners. Cookies. Community. Consciousness.

Alex Whitworth was born and raised in Northern Virginia, but is currently living her Caribbean dream on the island of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands with her family. She grew up with a big family and a love of all sports. She played DI lacrosse at George Mason University, which she believes helped shape who she is not only as a hard-working businesswoman, but also as a mother to five young children.

While staying home with her first two children, she started a hobby of decorating cookies. Thanks to word of mouth and social media, this quickly turned in to a legit business, The Cookie Momster Kitchen, LLC. Today she has a location in Bristow, VA as well as St. Croix, USVI.

@thecookiemomsterkitchen

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"Learn to love without any conditions, help without any expectations and to live without any regrets."

-Anurag Prakash Ray

I am so excited to welcome #fitfam and Founder of Uno Mas Ropa, Anthony Gonzales, to the T&T mic! Uno Mas Ropa is a thriving lifestyle apparel brand rooted in community and support with the mantra, "you can always do one more rep". This is an amazing conversation about so much more than apparel. Anthony shares his unique and incredible upbringing that inspired him in his personal and professional life. Anthony's parents took a chance on love very young and chose to believe I others the way they believed I themselves, taking in many foster kids in additional to having their own family. It was not an easy path, but Anthony saw true, unconditional love very early that instilled his own core values that he now shares with the world, through the brand, Uno Mas Ropa. When you think you have nothing left and no one is there, know that people care and we have the t-shirt to prove it and a man behind the brand that will help you up- unconditionally.

Highlights:

Foster families. Unconditional love. Taking the high road and believing. Sharing and knowing it will all come back. Community, support, and asking for what you want. Believing in something bigger. Taking a chance and giving more than you have. CrossFit and the fitness family. Another's perspective. Racism in America. Keeping the faith.

Anthony Gonzales:

Founder of Uno Mas Ropa and MTN Roofing

Anthony was born and raised in Dallas, TX but has recently made Colorado his home. He specializes in photography, videography, illustration, and design. He had the honor to show his work at the Dallas Museum of Art and had multiple solo shows around Dallas and Denver metro. His main goal is to inspire people to find their creativity. He truly believes that being creative promotes mental, physical and spiritual growth.

MTNroofing.com

IG: @mtnroofing

Uno Mas Ropa encourages you to achieve your goals. Trying to accomplish anything in life can be difficult. During the process we sometimes need a little push. Uno Mas Ropa has your back! With our creative graphic; Uno Mas Ropa could give you the motivation you need to keep going!

UnoMasRopa.com

@unomasropa

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"When setting out on a journey do not seek advice from someone who never left home."

– Rumi

I am pumped to welcome longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur to the T&T mic, Courtney McRae! Courtney and I reconnected at our 20-year high school reunion few years ago and I have been excited to do this podcast ever since! Courtney has an amazing background in all thing's food (even working as a pastry chef in Australia), event planning, and currently runs a B&B on a working ranch in Wyoming with her husband Scott. Courtney shares her journey thus far and how letting go of the traditional path led her to finding herself and the ability to consciously pivot, seek good therapy (as we all should), and then create space to let the universe show her that it is indeed working in her favor. This is an awesome convo for anyone learning to let go and keep the faith, we have all been there- and will likely be there again at some point. We have to remember that if we follow our hearts and show as best we can, the plans ahead will be better than anything we could have planned ourselves. This breakdown and breakthrough will be a continuous process our whole lives – keep this podcast and some tequila handy:)

Highlights:

Life's journey…and some technical difficulties on this podcast, but we stayed in it! Holding on vs. letting go. Hard learned lessons are the best worst. Don't date someone in a band. Big choices, even when they are not our own. Trusting your gut and giving yourself grace. Fertility after 40 and grow up conversations. Breakdowns, breakthroughs and the continued process of "always learning".

Courtney McRae

Hello! I'm Courtney, but you can call me "Court." HoldingCourt.com is a place where I can share what I have learned through my experience as a pastry chef, caterer and event planner… it's the place where "holding court" with Courtney comes to life. I started noticing that friends and family were coming to me when they had cooking and entertaining questions. I love being able to help, so here we are, "holding court" together to simplify life with easy recipes, tips for entertaining and other things to come.

In 2002, I moved to Sydney Australia for 6 months. I got a job in a fancy French restaurant where I spent most days peeling shallots, chopping herbs, making sauces and prepping salads.

With my new skills in tow, I was back in the US and ready to work in another restaurant. I moved to Boulder and got a job as a pastry chef at The Med. I learned a lot about breads and pastries and spent my days baking up a storm.

Around this same time, I started working in event planning and hospitality, which tied my love of food to my love of entertaining. I continued down this path, which brings us to today… Scott and I run a seasonal B&B on a ranch in Wyoming. All of my entertaining, hospitality, and cooking experiences are put to use every day! Getting our B&B up-and-running also fueled my burgeoning interests in decorating & interior design: it's safe to say I will always be ready to learn and try new things… and I'll be ready to share them with you. Thanks for being here to support me: celebrating food, entertaining, and life after 40… with Courtney!

www.HoldingCourt.com

@courtneymcrae

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"Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway."

–Unknown

This is an awesome conversation about something we are all concerned about, money! I am excited to welcome Tommy Jones to the T&T mic to share his journey and relationship with money. Tommy is a fellow podcaster (How The Hell Are We Friends), entrepreneur, investor… and retired at 34! Tommy shares how he changed his mind set to change his bank account. Like many of us, Tommy grew up with a scarcity mindset around money, but with society's prescription that we actually need to buy more. This is a great convo for anyone looking to break the cycle and get their money or financial health right. Like any other health approach, it's not just one thing, it's the whole human approach. Tommy share tips, tricks, and pro tips on how to level up your financial game, easy ways to start that journey now, and how to recognize the power of the community currently around you to support that overall wellness journey… so you can retire financially early and get on to the next phase of purposeful living.

Highlights:

Financially retiring early. Taking life one step at a time. Living aware and making conscious change. Setting goals, achieving them, and not always having it all figured out. Continuous evolution. The whole human approach. Money, mindset, saving, and being present.

Tommy Jones:

I am a 34-year-old retiree, I accomplished this massive goal in many different ways, most people think it's only about my investing strategy, which I definitely cover on how the hell are we friends podcast, but that was only one aspect. I cover all the topics like mental health, physical health, and different philosophies that have helped my friends and me that I have coached to live a more financially free life. The name of the podcast How the hell are we friends, is also a massive contributing factor to our success. I often speak about ways we can have conversations to understand rather than to win, and in the process, we can walk away with a broader perspective that allows us to understand and navigate in the world we live in a little better.

How The Hell Are We Friends, Podcast

We all want to be understood, but how much time do we spend trying to understand others. We will dive deep into varying perspectives on Growth, Self-improvement, Mindset, Empathy, Wealth, and Financial Literacy with host Tommy Jones and friends. We will discuss thought-provoking topics that will have opposing viewpoints; however, our focus will be on having a conversation to understand rather than a conversation to win.

https://howthehellarewefriends.buzzsprout.com

@howthehellarewefriends

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"Hold the Vision…drop the excuses…remember your why. Swerve around obstacles…trust the process. Happiness and success will find you."

— Karen Salmansohn

I am so excited to welcome Chastity Fant to the T&T mic! Chastity is a former D1 athlete (basketball), fellow podcaster, NFL wife, mother of 3, AND Co-Founder of the Fant Foundation. Chastity and her family have a pretty amazing story and are walking proof that you should/need to trust the process. We all know, we need to show up, but there are few factors we really do control. Chastity shares her journey in faith and her passion to give back. The Fant foundation is making big waves teaching life skills through sports and other initiatives to support their local community. Chastity and George, Chastity's husband and Co- Founder, hope to grow the organization nationally at one point and share the good blessings that have come their way- in all the ways that they can. If you aren't sure on your next move or "how" something is going to happen, this is the convo for you. Maybe start with doing something for someone else and see what happens.

Highlights:

Keeping the faith and trusting the process. Larger order and letting go. Giving where you can and receiving blessings in return. Teamwork, sacrifice, commitment, success. Athletics, life skills, and building community. Leading by example.

The Fant Foundation's aim is to strengthen and uplift today's youth by showing kindness and support through every action in the communities we are a part of.

About The Fant Foundation:

The Fant Foundation was founded in 2021 by George and Chastity Fant. Our aim is to strengthen and uplift today's youth in our communities though event and engaging with the community. We strive to continue the legacy of Dream Big Camp and generate more community support through our events.

George and Chasity met in 2008. They attended WKU together from 2011 – 2015, where they discovered their passions aligned leading them to want to give back to their community in whatever way needed. After the first annual Dream Big Camp George and Chasity knew this was something they wanted to continue to do for a very long time, from there they continued to build a legacy by expanding to the Fant Foundation.

www.FantFoundation.org

@fant_foundation

@chas_gooch30

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"The bigger your mission becomes, the greater inspiration you will be given."

-Ryuho Okawa

I am so excited about this conversation and to welcome Beverly Karns, Founder of Tempo Granola, to the T&T mic! Beverly is an on-the-go mom, professor, entrepreneur, yogi, and fitness instructor! Beverly hails from the finance world, but after years of making her famous granola for fam and friends with a growing following, she decided to take the passion on full time. Tempo Granola is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, made from non-GMO ingredients and organic oats for optimal clean snacking! You know I am super picky when it comes to CPG's, so Tempo Granola was a golden find when I found out it was not only delicious, it was locally made, woman owned, and mission driven (giving back to charity). This is a great convo is you are an entrepreneur leading with the heart, looking to build the right tribe, and do business with intention. We are in a new world with super smart, savvy consumers- it pays dividends to do things the right way, transparently. Beverly and Tempo Granola set the bar high on doing things the right way, for the right reasons. Take notes, body and soul fuel!

Highlights:

Entrepreneurship. Chasing the dream with a business mindset. Timing and the universe. Transparency and morality. The vibe attracts the tribe. Evolving with your passions, audience, and core values. Yummy granola for all ages- consuming with intention.

Beverly Karns:​

I'm Beverly and I've been making wholesome and nutritious granola for my family, work-mates and friends for 20 years. My husband has been taking the Cranberry Pecan granola to work for years. I would pop it into the backpacks of my three children to eat after morning practice or before afternoon games - who doesn't love Dark Chocolate Cashew or Apricot Coconut in the afternoon? If they didn't eat it, their friends would. Soon other moms and friends started calling and asking about my tasty little morsels. The clusters were always the first to go, and I found myself making more and more clusters - turning granola into a favorite snack and not just for breakfast. It's vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, made from non-GMO ingredients and organic oats for optimal clean snacking!

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It was in the simplicity of the ingredients (you know every ingredient on the back label), nutritionally balanced (nutrient dense with lots of protein and a hint of sweetness), and endless flavor combinations that Tempo was born.

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Three flavors- Cranberry Pecan, Apricot Coconut or Dark Chocolate Cashew and Two types - 4oz bags of clusters for an on-the-go snack or 11oz All-Day loose style granola with smaller clusters.

Either way - we've got you covered!

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Tempo - a beat of your own - describes all of us, some days fast, some days slow. No matter the day, Tempo is here to serve your snacking and breakfast needs.

What's the Tempo of your life today?

MISSION​

My mission is to inspire a healthy body, inquisitive mind, and bold spirit fueled by food consisting of natural ingredients we all grew up eating. Join me to spread awareness that balance is the key to healthy living.

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HOLISTIC & WHOLE-ISTIC

Holistic nutrition is all about eating healthy food as close to its whole, natural state as possible for optimum health and well-being. Hallmarks of holistic nutrition include unrefined, unprocessed, organic, and locally grown foods. A healthy immune system starts with what you eat - and Tempo can help!

Tempo granola is handmade in small batches in a granola-only facility (no cross-contamination) in Denver to ensure freshness, quality and ultimate yummy taste!

www.tempoeats.com

@tempogranola

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"We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color."

- Maya Angelou

I am so excited about this conversation because it came to be over fitness! I am once again competing in the 2022 Do More Charity Challenge, a charitable CrossFit event where teams compete on behalf of selected charities to win/raise funds for their charity- the purse is over $130K!! I am competing on one of the two Community Banks of Colorado Teams and our team will be competing for People of All Colors Succeed (POAC). POAC Succeed is working to close the gap between injustice and equality for all people to spark courageous conversations for change. SO, you know I was super excited to welcome the POAC Succeed team to the T&T mic to share their why, their journey, and what they are hoping to do in the future. This is an awesome conversation about athletes seeking purpose and putting all that energy back into their local communities. The POAC Succeed curriculum is unique and so needed in so many ways- life skills though sports, community, connection, and opportunity. If you are out there looking to make a change and help facilitate conversation and education about diversity and inclusion- this is the convo for you! AND you can come cheer on my team September 10th, 2022 at CrossFit Loop (Castle Rock, Colorado). Hope to see you there!

Highlights:

Diversity and inclusion. Equality. Courageous conversations. Getting uncomfortable. Life skills through sports. Community and opportunity. To give is to receive. Seeking purpose and fulfillment. Personal journeys inspiring the professional ones. Resilience and faith and responsibility.

People of All Colors Succeed (POAC):

At People of All Colors Succeed (POAC), we are helping students redefine what success looks like and what career paths are best for them. By integrating local businesses and partners within our educational curriculum, we give students access to local expertise and knowledge and offer businesses with a deep talent pool of qualified team members from day one.

Our mission is to build diverse communities grounded in understanding, acceptance and inclusion, and a future free from biases.

Our Vision:

People of All Colors Succeed is a community partner and pillar for change in Kansas City. We work with schools and businesses to empower individuals to help identify inequities that exist and provide opportunities for our youth in our Real World Learning program. Our goal for the next generation is to learn acceptance of others and encourage courageous conversations for change. Through understanding, open dialogue and inclusion, we can build healthier communities and a brighter future.

https://www.poacsucceed.com/

@poac_succeed

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"All healing is first a healing of the heart."

- Carl Townsend

Healing, we all need it! I am so excited to welcome friend and varsity human, Lisa Tahir to the T&T mic! Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and Louisiana providing therapeutic services to adolescents, adults, and couples therapy. In addition, Lisa is an author, course creator, fellow podcaster and fitness enthusiasts. I had the pleasure of meeting Lisa at a podcast camp months ago and appreciated her bright energy and openness right away. Lisa has an impressive background academically, in life experience, and in questioning a better way overall- perfect T&T mindset:). Lisa can pair the science with the intuition to help you on your journey in healing and so much more. In this conversation Lisa shares how she was introduced to therapy, how she realized it was her calling, and how she continues to level up and keep the edges sharp as life continues to evolve. This is an awesome conversation for anyone going through something (so, all of us) and looking to connect or find the next best steps- starting with healing. Start with a conversation with a mental health pro- I suggest Lisa!!

Highlights:

Physical AND mental fitness. Therapy, connection, healing, and evolution. Headspace, heart space, and just taking space. Intention and the universe's timing. Grace, compassion, emotions, and letting go. Forgiveness. Releasing guilt and the importance of movement aka working out. The power of one small act of kindness, including to yourself. Quantum Physics. Everything is energy.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and Louisiana providing therapeutic services to adolescents, adults, and couples therapy. All sessions are phone, FaceTime, Zoom, and Skype therapy services. Specific issues I work with include, but are not limited to:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Addiction
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Adjustment Issues
• Career Counseling
• Self-Esteem
• Body Image
• Relationships/Pre-Marriage Counseling
• L.G.B.T.Q.I.
• WPATH Letters of Readiness

I am the author of The Chiron Effect: Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy, and Self-Forgiveness, endorsed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. I'm a top rated therapist motivated to work with you by utilizing modalities and interventions drawn from intuition, energy healing, meditation, astrology, Reiki, sound frequency, fitness, and mindset. I'm certified in EMDR Level I, Reiki Level II, and as a Thought Coach through The Institute For Transformational Thinking. I host the weekly podcast, 'All Things Therapy,' and am a member of the United States Press Agency with credential #US8-DEP36535. Reach out for speaking engagements on topics tailored to your audience related to emotional health, mindset, human potential and growth, manifestation, spirituality and psychology, Psychoastrology®, personal transformation, and meditation.

• Master of Social Work, 1997 Tulane University, School of Social Work
• Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling, 1994 Louisiana State University Medical Center

CV provided upon request. Click here for my professional profile.

[email protected] 504-261-4443

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"Quality is not an act, it is a habit."

-Aristotle

More (Inspiro) tequila, please! Yes, we are jumping back into the tequila pool with an awesome, woman owned and operated, emerging brand, Inspiro Tequila. I am so excited for this conversation because Founder, Mara Smith, is beyond intentional with the product and the brand. This is a product for women, by women and is actually clean (completely additive free)! Mara shares her journey thus far in the overly crowded beverage industry, her inspiration behind the name, and the overall mission. She couldn't find a tequila that met her standards- so she created one. Mara might be newer to the tequila family, but she is making big waves the right way and raising the bar for intentional- mission driven companies (us conscious consumers SO appreciate that:). If you are looking to take a leap in life because you recolonize the opportunity to do something better or your way- this convo is for you. Chase the dream and/or build it!

Highlights:

Representation. Innovation, salvation. Tequila, the beverage industry and taking on a big challenge. Questioning a better way. Chasing the dream and learning the ropes by LOTS of research. Building a team and earning your way up the ladder. Good, quality, mission driven tequila.

Mara Smith is a former attorney, corporate strategist and stay-at-home mom who is the founder of Inspiro Tequila. Mara began her legal career at a large law firm in Chicago before joining the corporate strategy team at a Fortune 100 Company. After her twins were born prematurely, Mara decided to leave the corporate world to focus on her family.

She never stopped thinking about what was next. Mara always envisioned running her own company and in February of 2020 she set out on her journey to create a new tequila brand.

Mara started drinking tequila when she was looking for a clean, gluten-free spirit that fit into her active lifestyle. She searched for a tequila brand that was additive-free with a look, taste and aroma that appealed to her as the consumer. That perfect tequila did not exist, so she decided to create one. The goal was not just to create a one-of-a-kind tequila, it was also to bring another female voice to the spirits industry. Women are involved in every aspect of Inspiro Tequila's process from creating the taste profiles to getting bottles on the shelves. As a female founder, Mara's mission is to inspire and support other women on their entrepreneurial journeys through financial support and mentoring.

https://inspirotequila.com/

@inspirotequila

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