Just FlexIt

David Meltzer, is a legendary sports executive, entrepreneur, and investor. He is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life’s mission is to empower over one billion people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible...

Joshua Rider is a determined and focused executive with over 18 years of experience leading teams across the public and private sectors encompassing the United States Marine Corps, Investment Banking, and Fitness.  Joshua has held positions in a wide range of verticals within the fitness space, including:  Chief Revenue Officer of YouFit Gyms (Current) Head, Revenue and Strategy of ISSA  Chief Rev...

Elizabeth Gould is a Best-selling author, entrepreneur, and personal reinvention coach, who practices what she preaches! Her professional career took many turns after battling cancer, and from this triumph, Elizabeth became a best-selling author with books such as Feeling Forwards: How to become the person who has the life you want . Elizabeth shared her experience with FlexIt, in part to inspire...

Steve Jbara is a driven, innovative entrepreneur whose business interests lie in sports, advertising, finance, and technology. He serves in many leadership roles, including Founder and President of the Grand Rapids Gold, the Denver Nuggets’ affiliate in the NBA G-League, CEO of Atomic Honey, Chief Strategy Officer of WaitTime, and as Chief Strategy Officer of Air Company.  In the latest episode of...

Bryan Harris is a 40-year veteran of the marketing communications industry. His tenure with Taylor began in 1989, and he continues to lead effectively as COO and Managing Partner. Taylor is a fully integrated agency of creative thinkers that specializes in brand building through public relations and communication services. Bryan manages agency marketing initiatives and plays a pivotal role in busi...

Johanna Sapakie is an Artistic Director and Choreographer who specializes as an athletic aerialist. She is schooled in a variety of forms including contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, tap, modern, partnering, point work, and aerial & pole acrobatics. Johanna has worked with some of the most influential members in the space and continuously challenges herself, both as a teacher and artist.  I...

Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S, the Head of Training Innovation for FlexIt, and Kelsey Heenan, Co-Founder of HIIT Burn, are veterans in the fitness industry. These two elite trainers offer touching details about their respective fitness inspirations, insight into the industry, and shared experiences with some of the coolest celebrities and athletes they have worked with.  This episode of the Just FlexIt...

Anthony Vennare is a fitness buff, family man, marine, and business enthusiast. Following his tenure in the armed forces, Anthony and his brother Joe Vennare have started several business ventures over the years, including Fitt City and Fitt Insider. The Fitt Insider platform offers a newsletter, podcast, and industry research, and has recently expanded into a fund for the health and wellness spac...

Denise Lee, the founder of Alala, is a 10+ year fashion industry veteran. With experience in marketing, business development, and brand building, she leveraged her expertise into a personal journey while training for a triathlon in 2011, to discover fashion-forward activewear. This journey led her to create a luxury women's activewear line that reflected the style of contemporary NYC designer...

John Cerasani is a former NCAA Football Tight End who turned hardship into opportunity. He faced the adversity of a career-threatening injury that led him to focus on opportunities outside of football. By channeling the focus and drive that stemmed from his athletic career, John successfully founded Northwest Comprehensive Inc., before exiting via acquisition to Risk Strategies Company.   In the l...

JJ Creegan is a veteran in the fitness and wellness industry. After 18+ years with Youfit Health Clubs, growing the chain from one club to over 100, Creegan joined Orangetheory as the Senior Vice President of Operations. JJ is good friends with FlexIt CEO Austin Cohen and joined the podcast to discuss his experience transitioning from a fitness club to Orangetheory Fitness, a leader in group perso...

Rashad Jennings is an eight-year NFL veteran who defied the odds to not only make the NFL but start in the league. His accomplishments extend far beyond the gridiron. Rashad is an avid hobbyist who religiously adopts a new foreign hobby to learn. These hobbies include dancing, poetry, and archery among others.  Following Rashad’s post-playing career, his professional endeavors extend into media an...

Dale Moss, former NFL athlete, model, star of season 16 of The Bachelorette, and FlexIt’s Head of Community joined Just FlexIt™ for a second time! He was due to join the podcast again considering that this partnership is the first of its kind. Dale Moss takes an active role in community outreach initiatives and connects more people to their ideal health and wellness solutions.  In this episode of...

Chris Gronkowski is a family man, a former professional football player, and a champion in business. If the name doesn’t stick out to you, it should, Chris Gronkowski is the middle child of five Gronkowski brothers. This athletic family boasts four ex-NFL players and one minor league baseball player. Chris played Fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, and Denver Broncos.  After three...

Judy Turchin is a dynamic, people-centric executive with expertise in omnichannel customer experience and engagement, global operations, sales, and marketing. Judy has a 25+ year track record in direct-to-consumer health/wellness/fitness, financial services, real estate, and law. She has a particular aptitude for strategy development, marketing, and innovation. Over the past 10+ years, Judy has be...

Armando Polanco is an ex-professional lacrosse player, who played in both the MLL and NLL. He was on three MLL Championship teams with the Philadelphia Barrage. While competing professionally on the field, Polanco was a consummate professional in the workplace with MTV Networks/Viacom, where he excelled with the organization for over twenty years.  Armando currently serves as the Vice President, C...

Shawn Thornton is a former professional hockey player with over twenty years of experience between the AHL and NHL. In the NHL, Shawn played for the following franchises: Florida Panthers (2014-15 to 2016-17), Boston Bruins (2007-08 to 2013-14), Anaheim Ducks (2006-07), and Chicago Blackhawks (2002-03 to 2005-06).  Following his lengthy career, joined the Florida Panthers executive staff as the Ch...

Katie Austin is a rising influencer, model, and businesswoman in the fitness and nutrition space. A former Division I lacrosse player for USC, Katie has since been featured as a personality on the TODAY Show, Rachel Ray, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest, and was recently featured as a 2022 rookie on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.  In addition to her fitness and wellness brand, Katie was a Fox Sports West h...

Charles Way is a former NFL Fullback for the New York Giants, who totaled over 2,254 all-purpose yards and scored fourteen touchdowns in his professional career.  After a five-year career, Way joined the New York Giants’ front office as the Director of Player Development, where he held that role for fourteen and a half years. Charles Way went on to work for the NFL league office for two years as t...

FlexIt hosted a pre-Super Bowl event in Los Angeles, leading up to Super Bowl XLI, and Dale Moss represented FlexIt to the fullest capacity in a personal interview he conducted with the great Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens. Dale Moss is a former NFL athlete, Ambassador for the Special Olympics, and season 16 winner of The Bachelorette . He spoke with the T.O. to learn about his career, h...

Arlo knows how to FlexIt! Just FlexIt™ hosts Austin Cohen and Justin Turetsky sat with Arlo Chief Commercial Officer to tap into his industry knowledge and insight into the Arlo x FlexIt partnership, and what to look forward to within the boutique hotel brand. Jimmy is well versed in the industry and shared his background with The Standard and his affiliated project, One Night. The new friends and...

The mindset of a champion is flexible and strong. Jason ‘The Jet’ Terry is a nineteen-year NBA veteran and current head coach of the Denver Nuggets G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold . He boasts a championship pedigree as a key contributor for both the University of Arizona’s 1997 NCAA Men’s Basketball team and the 2011 Dallas Mavericks squad that defeated the first rendition of the Miami H...

Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO) will introduce you to top athletes, entrepreneurs, fitness industry experts, celebrities, and more! Topics include motivation, accountability, fitness, sports, entrepreneurship, and goal setting. What are you waiting for?  No Excuses, Just FlexIt! Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky...