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"We know what we are, but not what we may be." ― William Shakespeare

What happens when we lose our identity aka who we think we are? Identity change can happen over time or in an instant: a marriage, a divorce, an injury, becoming a parent or losing someone close to you, a significant financial gain or loss- anything that changes the way we walk through this world, regardless if we made that choice to change or not. What do we when our self-beliefs are rattled at our core?

It is a fact that our identity will change greatly over the years, so here is your heads up if you haven't experienced this already:). When something changes us permanently, it's a radical internal struggle to fully comprehend that our world will not be as it once was. We are not prepared for this as humans and we innately lack the skills to navigate this process. I first experienced the loss of my own identity in college when I tore my ACL my sophomore year and I couldn't play lacrosse for the time being. I was a lacrosse player- if I didn't play lacrosse, then who am I? This was no easy process for my 18-year-old self nor when it happened again later on in life, thus I am excited to have this conversation with Emily Coffman. Emily is the author of "Elite to Everyday Athlete: 9 Steps to Getting Off The Sidelines of Life", a former D-1 athlete, and fellow podcaster. Emily is passionate about living her best life and that includes managing her evolving identity. I love that this conversation is happening with our 20-somethings, you all are way ahead of the game… because as you know, our identity will continue to evolve as life moves forward, so knowing how to manage the process is a valuable, lifelong skill. Enjoy this cast on how to manage those identity changes and really let go of all the boxes we put ourselves into in the first place!

Highlights:

Managing your evolving identity. What to do when life changes? Letting go of control and surrendering to the process. Self-care and personal evolution. Mental and physical health. Living your best life. Marketing and branding. College sports and life post competitive athletics. Knowing the best is yet to come.

Emily Coffman

Emily Coffman is the fastest growing advocate for athlete wellness in life after sport. She is a former NCAA Division I Athlete in rowing from the University of Oklahoma. She was awarded OU Student Athlete of the Year in her senior year and was on the Big XII All-Academic Team all four years. Emily also served on the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee where she provided input on rules, regulations and policies that affected student athletes.

Now, she is the creator of the top health and fitness podcast, Live Your Personal Best which has over a quarter of a million downloads and author of Elite to Everyday Athlete. Her research and focus on the health of athletes after they leave the field, has led her to become one of the leading experts for athletes to learn how to live a healthy life, enjoy working out, and find their life outside of sport.

https://emilycoffman.org/

@liveyourpb

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"No" is a complete sentence."

― Annie Lamott

Baby, it's just you and I today! Kindness vs. boundaries- we need both, but what is the balance? This is a quick love note from me to you (and to myself) to PROTECT YOUR MAGIC aka use boundaries, they are kindness to yourself. Today I unpack the literal definitions of kindness, boundaries, and personal boundaries. Relationships are one of the great gifts in life and we need to communicate when things are ok and not ok with ourselves. Trust your body/gut accordingly and draw a line where need be, this is your permission to do so! All relationships will be stronger with boundaries (and of course kindness). The more we talk about boundaries and create safer spaces for our hearts to march forward, the more kindness we will have to offer those around us. Especially the ones we care about most.

Highlights:

Kindness vs. Boundaries. It's not about you, it's about me. Protecting your magic to share more if it with the right people. Deeper self-understanding = deeper human connection. Communication, elevation, renovation. Being the example. Self-care. Tradition, expectation, and managing societal pressure. Do you.

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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.

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Host: Kristen Olson

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Website: www.KOAlliance.com

"Let your love be your guide. Let your courage be your driver, and let your passion be your road to enjoy this magnificent life to the fullest."

– Debasish Mridha

I LOVED this conversation! I am so excited to welcome Annett Bone to the T&T mic! Annett is an entrepreneur, marketing professional, fellow podcaster, but most significantly, a lifelong dance performer. Anyone that is deeply passionate about anything will relate to Annett's story. When we are young, we follow our little heart's desires and chase what makes us happy. As we grow we can't help but be conditioned by the environment around us, our own thoughts, responsibilities, and just life in general. It's so easy to let our passions fade away for a variety of reasons or really, excuses. Annett shares her journey in dance and falling back in love with the passion that she left for 20+ years, that made and saved her life. Annett exemplifies how important it is that we maintain these passions and gifts as we grow because they are major pieces to our own souls, but almost more importantly, they positively impact the way we walk through this world. In turn, making the world a better place one shared positive vibe at a time. Your first love does not need to be a human, in fact, it's probably not. You were born a complete human before any external relationship ever existed. So, fill your passion cup accordingly and watch how the world and relationships around your change for the better. Your other soul mate will appreciate it.

Highlights:

Passions over paychecks, but if you do it right, you can have both. Being out of alignment to get into alignment. Movement is medicine. Internal and external validation. Getting back to your young self. Madonna, Janet, and the rest of my BFF's. Inspiration. Dedication. Trailblazing. Falling back in love.

Annett Bone:

At an age when most people have given up on their dreams, Annett Bone decided to give herself a do-over.

Inspired by Emerson's idea that "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment," Annett determined to do whatever it takes to live an uncommon life.

Embracing that philosophy, Annett lost almost 100lbs, overcame depression, started a podcast on dance and mindset that's heard around the world, and started performing ballet and contemporary dance on stage, and in various creative projects such as film and site-specific work.

Annett's inspirational story of returning to dance after a 20+ year hiatus at the age of 43, and persevering through hardship encourages people that you already have everything it takes to live your best and brightest life and that it is never too late to be great. She gives simple and actionable advice that helps people get consistent wins and stay encouraged on their journey.

You can connect with her via DM on Instagram @annettbone or her website AnnettBone.com

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Host: Kristen Olson

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Website: www.KOAlliance.com

"I don't want to be a supermodel; I want to be a role model." - Queen Latifah

I am so excited to welcome Chris Pratt to the T&T Mic! Today Chris is going to be sharing his personal and professional experience around diversity and inclusion in the IT world. Chris has a wealth of experience in the IT world, but really was an engineer at a young age. He is a fellow podcaster (2 podcasts) and financial enthusiasts, passionate about teaching all people about financial literacy. Chris talks about the importance of representation and the fact that if you are one of a few that look like you in a particular field, it's probably a good idea to embrace the opportunity to be the example! Chris shares his successes and challenges and some pro tips on how to navigate a field with a lack of diversity. He has done so much at a young age and is just getting started, to say the least. From IT to entrepreneurship to leadership- keep your eyes out for this human. He is a change maker and goal chaser AND an excellent role model for us all!

Highlights:

Diversity and inclusion. Representation. Being the role model. Accepting responsibility. Questioning a better way. IT. Growing up. Goals and aspiration.

Christopher Pratt

Ambitious PM with a demonstrated history of planning and execution in tech. Technical skills in Python, Swift, C, embedded devices, and AR/VR experiences. Strong (and always growing) soft skills in project planning, stakeholder buy-in, and technical execution. Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Penn State University in May 2020.

Podcasts:

Gen Z Green

Take control of your money and your life. Gen Z Green explores personal finance from the perspective of Gen Z'ers and Millennials. Listen in as we share the best strategies for getting out of debt, building wealth, and managing your personal finances all up. We also investigate plans from the likes of The Dave Ramsey Show and Planet Money. Learn more at genzgreenshow.com for all your personal finance needs. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genzgreen/support

Modern Work

We help you survive the sophisticated and rapidly evolving corporate work environment.

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Host: Kristen Olson

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Website: www.KOAlliance.com

"Wishes are possibilities. Dare to make a wish." -Lailah Gifty Akita

Hi Guys, this is a quick Coach's Corner episode today- under 5 minutes! With all that is going on in the world right now, I thought it was a good time to get our minds right and send whatever positive energy we have to the country of Ukraine! It's unbelievable that we can even "go to war" in this day in age, but we are here. Anytime you see or experience something unbelievable, you have to know that the opposite is possible in that same extreme fashion. Meaning, we didn't think a war could happen again, so know that on the flip side, all the positive things that seem impossible to achieve, can also happen. Bottom line, keep the faith and believe in miracles. Anything is possible, especially if we can see what we believe! Here is a little exercise to achieve and maintain that "Possible Mindset". This is a SIMPLE exercise to can do in under 1 minute and multiple times a day. Keep your mind focused, optimistic, and hopeful… life will come at us fast, let's control what we can. To all Ukrainians and anyone directly impacted by the invasion, we are with you and praying for you!!

See it. Think it. Share it.

Highlights:

Dream, believe, achieve. Keep it simple, stupid (KISS). Thoughts and prayers to Ukraine. The mind, body, energy connect. Controlling what we can. Believing in larger order and keeping the faith. Conscious thinking and disruption of negative mind thought patterns.

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.

Businesses: Founder, KO Alliance, LLC (www.KOAlliance.com)

@KOAlliance Founder, Colorado Rising Stars Lacrosse, LLC

(www.crslax.com)

@CRSLAX Founder, Turmeric & Tequila (Podcast) (www.TurmericAndTequila.com)

@TurmericTequila

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"Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, "It might have been."

― Kurt Vonnegut

50 regrets everyone has over 50!?! Ok, well maybe not everyone, or at least I hope not, but this is the title of the article that we are breaking down today!! This conversation was inspired by a running theme I was seeing in my life and the humans around me… being all consumed by one thing. Aka no balance. You can't change something until you address it, so this is my message to you, me, and the universe, let's acknowledge the lack of balance and get back into flow. Too often we are all overwhelmed by the things we want or the things we need to do: make money, make more money, find a spouse, have a baby, graduate college, win the championship, change the world, find a liquor store, again, etc. We think if we can get that one thing, all will be well in life. We have tunnel vison in waiting this thing and lose sight of all the impact and this one focus is costing us. Then we achieve/get/receive that thing… and we are on to the next ONE THING!! #breakthecycle . This is an awesome survey of people over 50 and their most common regrets. It doesn't matter what age you are, these is a tangible and proven reasons (regrets) to slow down and evaluate your true priorities right now. Balance the intentional movement through this world with the respect of the Universe's/God's/ Madonna's time clock. At the end of the day all that matters is how we treat each and ourselves. If we prioritize those things first, all else will shake out. Let's go!

50 Regrets Everyone Has Over 50, By BestLifeOnline.com

Exercise:

T&T Gratitude and Intentions Exercise (#3)

Highlights:

Intention vs. obsession. What will that one thing really bring you that you are seeking? External validation vs. internal security. Running themes in regrets. Human behavior and the impact of actions. Prioritizing. People, places, and things. Making time over money. Truly feeling what you want and using your voice. Authentic happiness. All the things happening and NOT happening, for a reason. One day turning into day one.

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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.

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Host: Kristen Olson

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Website: www.KOAlliance.com

"I wouldn't have turned out the way I was if I didn't have all those old-fashioned values to rebel against."

– Madonna

Hi Guys, a fun one today… it's just you and me! It's been 130 episodes and I thought I would reintroduce myself. I am actually going to do this every year as we change so much and don't even realize it if we don't pause to deeply reflect. I know you tune if for my FABOLOUS guests, but you might be wondering why I started this podcast, where I came from, and what's my real experience? All valid questions. So, I share the quick-ish version of my personal and professional background, why I am doing what I am doing and what the single BEST thing I have ever done to positively impact my entire life and perspective. I'll give you a hint, it has to do with CORE VALUES. At this point I have been the captain of every team I have ever competed on, competed at the top of every sport I've ever competed in, and worked with most of the "largest and most successful" fitness, athletic, health, and wellness companies out there. There is really only one thing I continue to learn; true fulfillment only comes from understanding and valuing one's self- from within. I hope my journey thus far can be an example of that and I can in turn provide some of my learnings to help you understand and value your own self even more. I am so excited to partner with my favorite values preference indicator assessment creators (CRG) to make the assessment available to you and I will have easy and accessible courses coming out for you, your family, your team, and your business to help determine and establish your core values. Knowing your core values will make EVERY decision moving forward that much easier and clearer- I promise:) Enjoy this one and feel free to hit me with any additional questions haha.

Highlights:

Core values. Breakdown and breakthrough. Trials, tribulations, and success. The universe conspiring to teach you and prepare you for what you need to know for RIGHT NOW. Planning to not have a plan. Learning, evolving, and being ready. Conscious conversation. Conscious consumerism. Conscious living. Questioning a better way. Keeping the faith. Trust. The. Process.

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.

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Host: Kristen Olson

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Website: www.KOAlliance.com

"Deep down in everything we do, we are always in the pursuit of happiness."

-Karyn Seitz

Today we discuss all things HAPPINESS! What is happiness? Where do we find it or how do we create it? I welcome longtime health and wellness professional, Karyn Steiz, to the T&T mic to share her journey in the pursuit of her own happiness. Karyn is a longtime coach and teacher that has help guide hundreds to reveal their own answers from within, including herself. This is an amazing conversation for anyone seeking happiness, aka the human condition (so yes that's all of us!). Karyn breaks down her own trials and tribulations that can aid in our process and even provides immediate, FREE steps that you can do right now to find your own alignment with your own happiness path! Karyn and I challenge the idea of being a "badass"- whether branding or forced internal beliefs, and why it's so important to lean into and appreciate your authentic self, regardless of how you label it. The best things that you can do are to invest in yourself and appreciate exactly who you are, in turn happiness (your truth) will reveal itself. Cheers to 2022 and all things personal responsibility. We must align within before we can fully, positively impact anything outside of ourselves.

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Karyn Seitz

As a woman, Karyn thought she had to be more than who she was to achieve the things she wanted in life.

She was always seeking answers in therapy, yoga, meditation, and self-help books.

She didn't realize this path of seeking was causing her to be unhappy and feel like she wasn't enough.

This is Karyn's story:

Karyn graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a degree in Integrative Healthcare. In 2013, she began her practice to help people heal themselves based upon her spiritual journey.

Even though she was helping others, Karyn felt stalled in her own life and work. She knew she needed a new path and direction.

In 2015 Karyn fortuitously met her mentor, who opened her up to a whole new way of experiencing life. She learned how to develop a relationship with herself and find meaning and purpose within.

Karyn is now happy and feels fulfilled within herself and her life. She is passionate about helping other women discover who they are and find happiness within themselves.

Karyn calls herself The Happiness Mentor and teaches an online happiness course for women called Awakened Grace.

@karynseitz_thehappinessmentor

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www.KarynSeitz.com

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"Know where you stand so the rest of the world sees where you are."

-Kristen M. Olson

New T&T Cast Up: 129. KPIs COACH'S CORNER Today I will be addressing KPIs, Key Performance Indicators. A performance indicator or key performance indicator is a type of performance measurement. KPIs evaluate the success of an organization or of a particular activity in which it engages (Source: Wikipedia). I will unpack the formal definition and make up of KPIs as they are great to keep the business in order and on mission. The problem with KPIs, like statistics, is that they don't tell the whole truth. The numbers never lie, but there is not measurement for many key details that keep you on path to success- leadership, hustle, commitment, drive, enthusiasm, transparency, and so many more. We can spend days on this for business application, but I want to focus on personal KPIs today. How do you measure your success? Is it the same way the world does for you, via resume, awards, certificates, weight lifted or lost, degrees, etc? What about all the in between, all the things in life you deem as major accomplishments that the rest of the world might not even know, but prove you have massive skill sets outside of what the resumes show? Let people in, share your whole truth, and highlight all the gold stars that few know about, but truly qualify you for the next big step (personally or professionally). If you don't share ALL the applicable skills you are undervaluing yourself and likely missing compensation and more importantly, IMPACT. Quick exercise on our website to identify and implement your own KPIs on our site, click link below: T&T CC Exercise: Personal KPIs In 2022, don't do more, share more. You are already enough.

Highlights:

KPIs. Stats. Applied meaning= reality. Disrupting reality by telling your truth. Defining, highlighting, and sharing all of our success points, personally and professionally. How the personal and professional worlds overlap. Humanizing your own brand aka life. Questioning a better way and letting people in. Knowing where you stand so the rest of the world sees where you are.

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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.

Businesses: Founder, KO Alliance, LLC (www.KOAlliance.com)

@KOAlliance Founder, Turmeric & Tequila (Podcast) (www.TurmericAndTequila.com)

@TurmericTequila

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Connect with T&T:

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Host: Kristen Olson

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Email: [email protected]

Website: www.KOAlliance.com

"When life gives you lemons, grab salt & tequila!"

- Everyone

TEQUILA! That's right, we are on episode 128 and this is our first podcast dedicated to the one and only tequila. I personally apologize for such a delayed highlight on our favorite spirit! So, let's jump in... Today I welcome Dino Espejo to the T&T Mic! Dino grew up in Brooklyn/Long Island, but has lived in Denver since 1998. Dino is the Founder of Tequila Undiscovered (private tasting events and pop ups), a long time entrepreneur, tequila enthusiasts, and currently works with affective needs students at a local school. Dino is absolutely living that T&T balance with purpose and party in the lifestyle mix. Dino knows the in's and out's of the tequila world and is working to further the tequila scene right here in Denver. You have seen celebs dig into the tequila market with big dollars and mass promotion, but today we are going to chat about the small batch brands, the hidden gems, and bit of the history on our favorite plant based liquid fuel. Dino shares some of his adventures in the tequila biz space, some brands we should try, and why we all need to appreciate bats, yes bats. Bats = tequila, we are officially here for bats! This is a fun conversation to break up all the serious ones (more of both to come #balance:). So pour a glass, have a laugh, and get a pen so you can write down all these fun tequila facts, you'll sounds so cool reverberating them at the bar this weekend when that bartender asks what is your order? Tequila, please! And here's why...!

Highlights:

Tequila. our love for teachers... in school and behind the bar. Marketing, big food, big pharma, and big aspiration. The history of tequila and how we might run out? Life balance and business. Tequila hidden gems, pro tips, and new perspectives on this spirit. Fun. Life is too short to drink bad tequila.

Dino Espejo

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Dino moved to Denver in 1998. Dino is a Paraprofessional at a Denver school, working with affective needs students. In addition, Dino is the Founder of Tequila Undiscovered, facilitating private events and pop ups around Colorado.

@Tequila_Undiscovered

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Host: Kristen Olson

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Email: [email protected]

Website: www.KOAlliance.com