Unpretentious Podcast

8x BMX & MTB World Champion and 2x Olympian Caroline Buchanan has given so much back to the sport through her scholarship program, book series, and balance bikes. Her accident off the bike is the greatest challenge she has ever faced, and it's remarkable to see her be real about the depression and remain focused on being positive and have a life and career with "no pages missing."

Jaclyn has dedicated herself to expressing what can't be put fully into words, in fact she uses none. Relying instead on concise movements, turns, timing, poise, and posture. For those watching, truly paying attention, they might connect with what she is saying and walk away with a totally new perspective on life.

We can talk about body image and embracing your curves, but things you can't see like anxiety and depression are much harder to address. Meagen knows, she's been their and is now helping others experience a similar transformation by cheering them to take responbility for their journey and equipping with them the tools to help them succeed.

Fire breather, singer, dancer, Britain's Got Talent semi finalist. What I enjoyed talking with Georgie the most was that she seemed focused on helping me understand where she was coming from rather than being worried about how she came across.

Keira is a cyclist in Europe who started racing on the road at 14 and was the under 16 national champ. She is driven and shares her thought on racing, life, and why a knowing contentment with life is deeper joy than the fleeting feeling of happiness we usually think of.

Cynda Mcelvana, perhaps, can be symbolized by water. Translucent to the selfish uncaring observer who will only see what they want, evaporating if force is used, taking on the shape of the environment she is in and yet is a unstoppable force whose ways are vital for life and growth. Cynda has thought a lot about life and in the sweetness of silence shares her story with us.

Growing up in Wisconsin didn't stop Jen Rulon from achieving her goal of training Killer Whales at SeaWorld. Seeing Paula Newby-Fraser finish a ironman inspired her to do the same. Finally facing something she couldn't control, four miscarriages, forced Jen to face a question she had be running from her whole life. Am I worth it? Do I have to earn my worth? She shares her story filled with achievements, tempered with reflection, and seeking to inspire others.

If the social liability of being seen with some people keeps you from talking with them, it's probably a good thing. Because if they are like CJSparxx you won't be able to handle her views on free speech, #metoo, and the games guys and girls play. Her perspective comes from growing up in a strictly conservative Christian home and ending up in the playboy mansion as a 7x playmate, which is utterly fascinating and unique to listen to.

Stereotypes. Hate. Depression. Guilt. Shame. Working with brands. Empowering women. Fashion. Family. Hanging out with fans in London. Janelle talks about all these things, and how they intersect and intertwine in her job as a social media influencer.

How do you not let success or failure change who you are? Where do you find the inner strength to face, appropriately handle, and share all your emotions? Sarah is a model in NYC appearing on editorials, covers, campaigns, and working in over 20 countries which she's extremely grateful for but that's not how she thinks of herself or who she is.