Defining Success with Marion Roaman

Jenna Arndt is kind of a wolf in sheep's clothing. Upon meeting her she appears to be a bit quiet, shy and reserved. Within five minutes of knowing her, one comes to realize she is fiercely competitive, the loudest supporter on the field and extremely passionate about helping people discover their fittest selves. Oh and she loves to be in front of a camera ;) Jenna's story is one of curiosity, bra...

In some circles, he is known as The King of Indoor Cycling. His class has been referred to as "the Candy Shop". In East Hampton, at ZoneHampton, we called him the "Spin Preacher". For thirty years Roland Walker has been devoted to teaching fitness classes throughout the East End of Long Island, New York. We learn in this episode how Roland found his way to teaching fitness, that it all started wit...

In this episode of Defining Success, Marion Roaman sits down with Nick Lagonia, former Peloton producer and co-founder of Dawn Breaker Oats, to discuss the realities of entrepreneurship from the ups, downs, wins and losses and how to stay centered through it all. Nick shares his journey from Peloton to launching a protein-forward food brand, the lessons he learned about funding, branding, sourcing...

Amber Rees story is a woman who is not afraid to go for it. In this awesome episode of Defining Success with Marion Roaman, Amber shares her story from growing up in a musical, loving and supportive family in Indiana to pursuing her dream of performing on stage in New York City. Along the way, she navigated the highs and lows of the theater world, including the breakthrough moment of landing her f...

In episode #37 of Defining Success with Marion, Marion Roaman sits down with Lavinia Errico, co-founder of Equinox and one of (perhaps THE) the original pioneers of the wellness industry. Lavinia shares her remarkable journey from helping shape fitness trends to becoming a leading voice in holistic wellness, purpose-driven leadership, and women's empowerment. Together, they explore the evolution o...

Historian, author, and podcast host Natalia Mehlman Petrzela joins Marion Roaman for a thought-provoking conversation on fitness culture, education, wellness, and the evolving relationship between health and American society. Natalia shares her journey into academia, her passion for understanding contemporary American culture, and why she believes physical education should inspire a lifelong love...

On episode #35 of Defining Success with Marion Roaman, Scott Goldsmith shares his story from growing up in New York City to becoming a leader in urban development and innovation. From his early days as a spin instructor to serving as CEO of Titan, Scott reflects on the experiences, relationships, and challenges that shaped his path. He opens up about the influence of his family, especially his fat...

Philip Gomez shares his extensive experience in event production, logistics, and entrepreneurship. He discusses the challenges of large-scale events, industry insights, building relationships, and his vision for future business ventures. Chapters 00:00 Cultural Insights on Citizenship and Family Dynamics 03:00 The Journey to Event Planning 05:54 Career Evolution and Industry Insights 09:14 Navigat...

In this episode, Jonathan Chia, Founder and CEO of the Reality Center, shares his powerful story from a difficult childhood in Cincinnati to serving in the military, and ultimately discovering purpose through storytelling, creativity, and community. He opens up about the impact of personal loss, the challenges veterans face within the VA system, and how spirituality and alternative therapies becam...

What happens when resilience, reinvention, and purpose, cougars and endurance races all collide in one life story? In this powerful episode, Arwen Becker opens up about her path from competitive athletics and toxic coaching environments to endurance sports, wildlife rehabilitation, financial planning, motherhood, advocacy, and finally, faith. Arwen shares what it truly means to find strength, redi...

Marion and Coach Viliami Tafokitau Tapealava Tuivai, known as Coach V, keep it real in this truth telling interview. Coach V shares his journey from childhood in Tonga to becoming a successful speaker, coach, and entrepreneur in the United States of America, Listen to hear how resilience, accountability, and a growth mindset shaped his path to success and how you can apply these principles to your...

In this episode, Patricia Machado shares her powerful journey from Brazil to the United States, transitioning from a career in chemical engineering to becoming a leader in language education. She opens up about the challenges of building a life as an immigrant and how those experiences fueled her passion for helping others find their voice. Through her company, SQA Education, Patricia supports adu...

April is Autism Awareness Month 💙 which makes this conversation with Valerie Herskowitz even more meaningful. A speech pathologist turned fierce advocate, Valerie didn’t wait for the system to catch up, she built something herself. What started as a deeply personal mission for her son Blake became The Chocolate Spectrum… a business creating meaningful employment, job training, and purpose for ind...

In this episode, Dr. Talia Shafir, somatic psychologist, joins Marion for a deeply insightful conversation on the connection between body, mind, and healing. Dr. Shafir shares her journey into somatic and spiritual psychology, exploring how language, movement, and trauma are intricately linked. From hypnotherapy to past life regression, she offers a thoughtful perspective on the many pathways to u...

Episode #27 features Yaniv Simpson, founder and CEO of The Conscious Bar, a chocolate bar indulgence crafted by using two superfoods ; Cacao & dates, nothing else. Yaniv shares his story of redefining chocolate where indulgence meets health, integrity, and sustainability. Yaniv opens up about how his passion for chocolate evolved into a purpose-driven business, the challenges of ethically sour...

Camille LeBlanc-Bazinet is known to many as the 2014 World's Fittest Woman. But like many titles, that is only describes one part of who Camille truly is. In this incredible episode, Camille tells us the story of how she found herself by peeling back the layers of her identity as the athlete, the achiever, the perfectionist and begin asking deeper questions about fulfillment, faith, and who she re...

In this inspiring episode, Tevia Celli shares her remarkable journey from working as a private investigator to becoming a pioneering force in the boutique fitness industry. With more than 28 years of experience, Tevia reflects on the evolution of fitness studios, the rise of indoor cycling, and the powerful role that community plays in building brands that make impact..and last. Tevia takes us beh...

“today, I’m going to answer it as…in an hour or tomorrow it could be different, I think that’s what my most of success is about - staying curious and flexible, being present and aware. Today, success is : I made the most of what is happening right now…” Meet Lisa Borden, Founder of Borden Communications and Founder of The Wellness Intelligence Community. On episode #24 of Defining Success, Lisa sh...

Betsy Rice is an incredible person and it was an honor to have her on the show. Betsy is a person who believes in the power of western medicine. She is a pharmacist. She also believes in the power of healthy eating, exercise and alternative methods to western medicine. All of this can and should be true at the same time. Unfortunately, as Betsy learned the hard way, by just asking questions like (...