This week, professional Triathlete, Alyssa Godesky explains how the number is not the motivator. Instead, she finds that the mindful and realistic work it takes to achieve her goals is the driving force behind her achievements. She talks us mere mortals through the concept of loving the journey, and finding fulfilment in dealing with the inevitability of pain and loss. Through a constant eye on the overarching goal of being the best human she can be, Alyssa stands by her decisions, enduring suffering with the knowledge it passes. She is a pragmatist, a visionary, and a blessing to have on Uncorked.

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This past July, Trav McKenzie took on “The Calendar Club” – running the number of miles corresponding to the day on the calendar each day of the month. After being called out on a Zoom meeting as someone who “used to be an athlete” Trav decided to reclaim the term, and his body. He set a goal knowing it would take everything in him (and some help from his wife) to accomplish, and willed himself along on a 496 mile journey. From fundraising to family, FaceTime and a lobster roll, Trav tells us what fuelled him, and what comes next in his incredible life.

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This week on the pod we introduce our new General Manager — Cecily Elmas! Matt, Steph, and Cec first crossed paths at Lululemon — before Matt and Steph started The Corker Co and before Cec embarked on her own entrepreneurial journey. Steph and Cecily discuss her journey from professional dancer, to a 15 year career at lululemon, to becoming a mom and starting her own business, to now joining The Corker Collective. From her goal of being the best dancer in Canada, to retiring and falling in love with helping people feel better about themselves — Cec reflects on her relationship with time and how motivations and priorities change as we grow older. The duo discuss life after lululemon — and how maternity leave helped Cecily find the space to come into her own, and to move away from her identity as ‘Cecily from Lululemon’ to ‘Cecily’. Cecily isn’t constrained by the limited beliefs others place on her, or dictated by competition: “I can’t compete against anyone because no one is me” — she embodies the belief that anything is possible and finds joy in repetition on the quest to mastery.Tune in to hear Cecily’s goals — small, big and juicy. And reach out to [email protected] to work with Cec — because Cec’s ultimate goal is: “For all human beings to live a full life — where they are heard and they feel like it has meaning and purpose.”.Show Links: Cec on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilyelmas/1:1 Coaching with Cec: https://www.thecorkercollective.com/1-1-coaching

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Amil Reddy is a Equity & Inclusion Speaker and an incredible educator. They join Steph at the mic this week to talk about equity in the workplace, the power of pronouns, and how allies can better show up for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. “My diversity training and culture of competency training is not about vocabulary and what to say or do … my training and my work with teams and executives is how not to be an asshole.” Amil shares strategies to start the conversation around equity and inclusion, and ways to stop making folks feel othered. They also highlight the need to create space for people to grow and change. Whether someone wants to change their pronouns, or to correct a mistake — there is space for it all.“I’m a huge fan of beautiful mistakes if you are in a learning environment, in a space of growth.”The language and scope of diversity and inclusion work has evolved over the years — but Amil explains that all are valid and important — because systems need to change. “When it comes to working to elevate equity seeking groups or to gain equity, it’s not about a hierarchy of needs, to me it’s about a holistic approach of looking at what we need to do to change our systems, to change systematic oppression.” Tune to hear Amil’s advice and guidance around being a better, more inclusive human. Show Links: Amil on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/reddyornot/

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Laura Melling is the founder and creative director of Laura Melling Studio, a Vancouver based interior design firm she started in 2010. She designs beautiful spatial experiences for residential and commercial clients and is passionate about making space feel good. Beyond her creative practice, Laura is a community creator. She is a connector of like minded people and a devoted ambassador for anything or anyone she believes in.“Yes it’s about how it looks — but we try to take it one step back — and think about: ‘how does it feel to be in space?’ — and ‘how can that impact your wellbeing?’” Laura and Steph riff on starting a studio, balancing being a creative and a business owner, and why being a community connector is at the heart of it all. “My purpose — the reason I am on this planet — is to be a community creator.” Laura co-created the Changemaker’s Market — where over 140 women-led small businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists from across BC came together in support of women's health. The Changemakers Market raised over $45,000 for the full spectrum of women’s health — all during a global pandemic. Listen in to hear where Laura is getting inspiration now, and what she hopes to achieve through design. “I never want spaces to feel exclusive — I want them to feel inviting and inclusive.”Show Links: Laura Melling Studio on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/lmelling/Laura Melling Website: http://lauramelling.comChangemaker’s Market: https://www.bcwomensfoundation.org/event/cmm/

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Jenn Harper is an Ojibwe entrepreneur and Founder + CEO of Cheekbone Beauty. Jenn began her entrepreneurial journey in 2014 after becoming sober and receiving inspiration from a dream. She launched her business in 2016 without any experience in the beauty industry — but with a burning passion to create representation of Indigineous youth. “I don’t think I understood how important representation was at the beginning — even though I knew that’s what we wanted to do — I didn’t get the power until I’ve gotten the feedback from people in our community.” As Jenn was building her business, she simultaneously dove into her healing journey — finally embracing her identity as an Indigineous person. She had been estranged from her family because of shame, and struggled with her identity having a white mother and Indigenous father. As she repaired her relationship to her family, she dove into the history of Indiginous language and culture. After the suicide of her brother, Jenn’s “burn in your belly passion” to help her community took on new meaning. “Our brand is created to help every Indigenous kid on the planet to see their enormous value in the world.”Tune in to hear Jenn’s incredibly inspiring story — how she moved from shame to pride in herself, her culture, and her business. Show Links: Cheekbone Beauty: https://cheekbonebeauty.caCheekbone Beauty on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/cheekbonebeauty/

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Steph flies solo on the pod this week, giving you a peak behind the scenes into her love of baking, glass jars, and a clean home. She lets us know how she is coping through COVID and what gets her excited outside of sport. From her favorite gravel rides to what Matt Corker is like IRL — tune in to get to know Steph Corker a little better. Show Links:Steph on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/steph_corker/The Now What — a program developed by Steph Corker to help you gain clarity on what you want next: https://www.thecorkercollective.com/signup/the-now-what

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Emily Schromm is a creator, serial entrepreneur and author helping others empower themselves by way of food, movement and business. She recently published her first book, The Process, and launched EMPRESS, a digital publication filled with workshops, video, audio and written content, live classes and more. Other ventures include EmFit: online nutrition and exercise programs; Evolved Motion: a backpack-turned-weight-training invention to make the world your gym; Element Tea: an herbal tea line; and Platform Strength: a 24/7 access strength gym in RiNO, Denver.Emily joins Steph on the pod this week to talk online personas, letting go of food guilt, and pivoting in both health and career. She reflects on how we limit our identity to what shows up online, and how it can be a detriment to our self development and evolution — because we become so attached to this precious version of ourselves on the internet. Emily reveals how her attitude towards health and fitness have changed, and how she has embraced major pivots in her businesses. Now she asks herself in her work: “Can I help people — especially women — with guilt?” From letting go of ego in training, to removing the association between guilt and food. She recognizes that athletes “don’t have a problem with moving — we have a problem with stopping.” This realization came when she acknowledged that her view of wellness was warped, and that she didn’t want her clients to feel the burnout she was experiencing. “All I was doing was beating my body up — and setting standards I was never able to satisfy. I want to be better everyday — but at what point does that affect your psychology in saying — ‘I am never enough’.”Show Links: Emily on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyschromm/?hl=enEmily on the web: https://emilyschromm.com

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Scott Morgan is a Canadian Olympian and Founding member of Stoko — an athletic apparel company that offers joint support equivalent to a rigid brace. Scott and Steph riff on the pod this week on life after gymnastics — and what it means to let go of his identity as an athlete. From being coached from a young age, to leading a team as an entrepreneur — the constant in Scott’s journey has been the support of those on his team and behind the scenes. Zach, CEO and co-founder of Stoko, has inspired Scott with his belief that “When one door closes, another one opens — but you need to make the conscious effort to walk through the open door”Listen in to hear the story behind how Stoko was born and why it is making Scott’s heart beat faster. Show Links:Stoko: https://www.stoko.caScott on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmorgan_/

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Darius Sam — a 19 year old Indigineous man — joined Steph 48 hours after running 100 miles to raise money for his local food bank. At the end of 2019 Darius was still using drugs and alcohol heavily, but he began 2020 with determination and a new vision of what is possible. He moved home, created a rigid sleep and work-out routine, and found a renewed sense of determination and purpose. 6 months later, and Darius is still pushing himself to find the edge of what he can accomplish.So far, Darius has completed a self-made Ironman distance triathlon — completing only one week of training prior. After becoming inspired by a youtube video, Darius decided his next challenge was to run 100-miles for a cause. After visiting his local food bank, and recognizing the need in his community — he began raising funds. He surpassed his goal of $1000 dollars, raising over $80,000 by the time he completed the run.His 100 mile run is a story of persistence and grit — and as his grandfather wisely said — “This is where you find out who you are.” Tune in to hear what feat Darius is taking on next — because there is no limit to what he can accomplish. Show Links: Darius’ Go Fund Me: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/nicola-valley-food-bank-fundraiserhttps://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/indigenous-teen-overcomes-past-and-raises-5000-for-local-food-bank-with-ultra-marathon

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