driven by ____.

Meet Andy" The Mayor" Stern, son, husband, father and co-creator of Rumble Boxing , a full-body, boxing-inspired group fitness class that has taken the world (now) by storm. Driven by madness and grounded in his desire to carry on the legacy his parents left for him and he hopes to leave behind for his own family. In this episode, Andy takes us back to the first group fitness class he ev...

Meet Jordan Ciminelli, SoulCycle instructor and founder of The Tempo Club , driven by her genuine belief in people and grounded in her ability to show up authentically herself, as she helps others meet their fitness goals and have fun doing it. In this episode, Jordan shares how she found her way to prioritizing her her own health and the incredible work of group fitness. Today, Jordan teaches at...

Meet Becky Lee, executive director and founder of Becky's Fund , a 501(c)(3) dedicated to ending domestic violence through education, advocacy, and service. Raised in a Christian family, Becky is grounded in her deep belief of service and driven by her desire to make a real impact on lives of those experiencing domestic abuse. In this episode, Becky shares how a moment in undergrad, helped red...

Meet Veronica Droulia, digital content creator and most notably the CEO of Content Confidante , driven by her desire to celebrate others and grounded in her ability to connect with others. Growing up in the French Quarter, idealizing her father and spending a ton of time in the hospitality space, would later lead Veronica into the world of content creation for food and fun experiences throughout t...

Meet Dr. Mike Yasson, founder and CEO of Big League Performance and Rehab driven by  change  and grounded in his desire to influence change in today's healthcare system, encouraging folks to look to performance training and traditional rehab methodologies as a proactive measure vs. reactive. In this episode, Dr. Yasson shares how injury change his life's trajectory and led him down the pat...

Meet CJ Hunter, founder of Yoga With The Redhead and educator working with DCPS to bring wellness awareness and mindfulness to young people in DCPS . CJ is driven by connection and grounded in the sense of responsibility she feels to her students; helping them breakdown their walls and become more in touch with their emotions and generally more self-awareness. In this episode, CJ shares how yoga w...

Meet Dominion Ezechibueze, known to his friends as Minion, CEO and Founder of Minion Training, driven by faith and grounded in his passion for health and wellness. In this episode, Minion shares how his experience as an athlete,  regularly experiencing body aches and pains helped him pave the way to find his calling in the health and wellness space. Today Minion, is dedicated to helping others liv...

Meet Hope Wiseman, founder and CEO of WISECO, serving as a trusted source of quality products for the modern cannabis consumer. Hope is driven by legacy and grounded in the sense of responsibility she feels to represent black, female entrepreneurs in an industry that has been male dominated and historically difficult to break into as a member of the black and brown community. In this episode, Hope...

Meet Julie Kelly, cancer survivor, boxer and co-founder of Haymakers for Hope, driven by hope and fueled by the stories of those willing to step into a ring to raise money for a worth cause. In this episode, Julie shares her survivor story and how she found herself in the ring. When times were tough and the days were dark, she turned to boxing. Falling in love with the sport and partnering up with...

Meet Jeremy Ives, photographer, creator and change maker driven by representation and inspired by the legacy that he'll leave behind to his children and young people, he is able to connect with through the art of photography. In this episode, Jeremy shares his decision to pivot from the 'safety' of corporate america to follow his passion for photographer and the many doors it's...

Meet Alyssa Kropp, leadership coach, entrepreneur and mother, driven by the desire to set an example for her two daughters Cassidy & Chloe and ground in her ability to lead empathetically. In this episode, Alyssa shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur. Downsized during her maternity leave, Alyssa was faced with a tough decision - find another gig in sales or listen to her gut. The risk...

Meet Jonathan Nampha, fighter, boxing coach, and full time fitness professional, driven by freedom and inspired by his clients and the boxing community he has helped grow. In this episode, Jonathan shares how he fell into fitness at a young age and in love with the process of becoming an athlete. Idolizing early MMA fighters and craving the discipline required to stay motivated and ready to step i...

Meet Corinna Delgado, published author, poet, mother and best known in the DMV as the voice of 94.7 The Drive and co-host of Living Local DMV. When you meet Corinna, you immediately feel her focus and energy, driven by her ability to adapt and continuous evolution , she is a force to be reckoned with.   In this episode, Corinna shares her journey into journalism and the many challenges she's...

Meet Faris Khan, performance coach and fitness content creator. Better known as @BrotherFaris for his nearly 300k followers, globally across Instagram and YouTube, driven by a deep desire to be more than average . In this episode, we learn how a single moment changed Faris' life forever, sending him deep into the world of performance coaching. What I love about Faris is the way he shows up ev...

Meet Maggie Morris, photographer, creative and fellow fitness junkie, driven by joy and focused on her growth, as an individual and artist. In this episode, Maggie shares the choice she made to take a bet on herself to become a full time wedding photographer, with $500 in her bank account and lots of uncertainty, she leaned into her passion and found purpose in her work.  Listen in to hear more fr...

Meet BK, fitness entrepreneur and my personal trainer, driven by progression and powered by a true passion for training.  In this episode, BK shares how he went from athlete was a desire to secure a role in physical therapy to personal trainer with a real passion of helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. In the last 5 years, he has been able to transform the lives of many, includin...

Meet Maddie Smith, digital content creator, foodie and female entrepreneur, driven by a desire to not be put in a box or tied to a desk, a life of  optionality. With over nearly 67k followers, her come up has been quick and is well-deserved.  In this episode, Maddie share how she pivoted from commercial real estate to find her voice in the ever expanding world of digital content creation, while fe...

Welcome to season two of driven by ____. Meet Jeremiah Maestre, digital content creator, fighter, father and professional coach, driven by many things, but to sum it up his mentality to be great, no better than great. His drive is beyond impressive, it's inspiring.  In this episode, Jeremiah share his ambitions to become a professional athlete, how he fell in love with the sport of fighting a...

driven by ______.  a podcast where we explore the intersection between passion x purpose. Meet Gabby Lubin, founder of Spark by Gabby, now rebranded as Spark This Day driven by purpose and grounded in her desire to create balance in the life of educators. In this episode, Gabby shares her journey from burned out educator to fitness entrepreneur. Highlighting her quick pivot to virtual fitness duri...

driven by ______.  a podcast where we explore the intersection between passion x purpose. Meet Emily and Joel Brand, driven by perfection and grounded in their desire to leave behind a legacy. Something their kids can witness and want for themselves, while making a massive impact on their clients' lives through health and fitness! In this episode, I sit down with not one, but two incredible g...

driven by ______.  a podcast where we explore the intersection between passion x purpose. Meet Aaron Dante, driven by lucca, his son, which also means light and grounded in his desire to tell compelling stories that others perhaps overlook.  In this episode, I sit down with an award-winning podcaster to learn more about what brought him to the world of podcasting and how his mission has developed...

Just a little recap, highlighting the inspiring conversation had during the month of August.  Over the last month, we talked with a diverse set of change makers, risk takers and entrepreneurs. From an ex-con gone entrepreneur to a Under Armor sponsored athlete, we heard stories of adversity and growth. While each of their journeys are totally different, all of them are so full of passion with such...

driven by ______.  a podcast where we explore the intersection between passion x purpose. Meet DJ Trevo, driven by positivity and grounded in his ability to connect with people and read a room. In this episode, Trevor shares his journey to becoming more than a vibe architect/DJ and taking a bet on himself to not only DJ full time, but to control the narrative as co-founder of Eyeconic Events. This...

driven by ______.  a podcast where we explore the intersection between passion x purpose. Meet Frank Mills, driven by humanity and grounded in his desire to connect and provide daring experiences to others.  In this episode, Frank shares his journey through the food and beverage and how he found himself playing into his curiosity and driving him to batching his own kombucha. This is a podcast high...

driven by ______.  a podcast where we explore the intersection between passion x purpose. Meet Monica Jones women's wellness coach, digital content creator, amateur boxer, and Under Armor sponsored athlete driven by faith and grounded in her mission to provide women with the tools they need to own their space and strength, authentically. In this episode, Monica shares adversity she's fac...