Morning FUEL Podcast

Dive into this episode of Morning Fuel Podcast as host John Bundy chats with Zach Kirkpatrick, the eco-conscious entrepreneur behind Junk Luggers of Williamsburg. Discover how Zach turned his passion for the environment into a thriving business that not only removes junk but does so with an eco-friendly approach. From sports ambitions to leading a green revolution in junk removal, Zach shares his...

Paddle into the inspiring story of Chikako, the heart and soul behind Rincon Paddleboards in Puerto Rico, on Morning Fuel Podcast with John Bundy. Discover how Chikako transitioned from a DJ in New York to launching a successful paddleboard business on the stunning shores of Rincón. Overcoming challenges like Hurricane Maria and the pandemic, Chikako's tale is one of resilience, passion, and t...

Join us on Morning Fuel Podcast with host John Bundy, featuring Tierra from Taino Divers in Puerto Rico. Tierra shares her incredible journey from fearing the water to becoming a dive master and managing a dive shop in Black Eagle Marina. Her story is a testament to overcoming fears, embracing new beginnings, and the transformative power of diving. Discover how Tierra and Taino Divers contribute t...

In this captivating episode of Morning Fuel Podcast, host John Bundy welcomes Courtney Riley, CEO of PROXIMO Marketing Strategies. Discover Courtney's journey from criminal justice to marketing maven, driven by an innate talent unveiled in an unexpected career pivot. Courtney shares insights into the transformative power of focusing on core purposes and passions, and the balance between profes...

Dive into an uplifting episode of Morning Fuel Podcast as host John Bundy chats with Kaytee and Dustin Headley. Kaytee, the founder of Headley Careers, shares her journey from enduring a challenging upbringing to becoming a beacon of hope in the recruitment industry. Their story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the transformative power of personal growth. Discover how Kaytee's unique a...

Tune into Morning Fuel where host John Bundy engages with Marilen Crump, an expert in empowering female entrepreneurs and individuals seeking personal growth. Marilen shares her journey from shy beginnings to becoming an influential coach and business owner. She discusses the Dream Success Strategy, overcoming personal challenges, and the art of balancing family life with entrepreneurial ambitions...

Dive into an engaging Morning Fuel Podcast episode with Doug & Polly White, founders of Gather, a transformative co-working community. They share their entrepreneurial journey from conceptualizing Gather in Denver to establishing a flourishing network of co-working spaces that cater to today's dynamic entrepreneurs. Discover the challenges they faced, including navigating COVID-19, and how...

Go with Morning Fuel Podcast as we welcome Chris Robinson, a martial arts guru with over 40 years of experience and a passion for Pencak Silat, an Indonesian martial art. Chris shares his journey from a general sales manager to founding the Williamsburg Dojo, where he focuses on personal growth, community, and the transformative power of martial arts. Discover how Chris uses martial arts to help i...

Dive into an inspiring episode of Morning Fuel Podcast with Vanessa Jones, a versatile voice talent and author, as she shares her journey through adult ADHD, her career transitions, and the creation of her book "How Did That Happen? Understanding Adult ADHD through stories of Lived Experience." Vanessa's story highlights the power of self-discovery, the importance of sharing vulnerab...

In this enlightening episode of Morning Fuel Podcast, host John Bundy welcomes John Reese, the innovative mind behind Track Patch One Corporation. Reese shares his journey from real estate to creating life-saving technology for dementia patients. Discover how his personal experiences led to the invention of a disposable patch and a comprehensive product line designed to keep senior loved ones safe...

In this insightful episode of Morning Fuel, host John Bundy is joined by Brian Bayford, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of an alternative burial company. Brian discusses his entrepreneurial journey, from starting an arcade in the 80s to establishing a unique company that provides eco-friendly ocean memorials. He shares his experiences of overcoming personal losses and how these shaped his bu...

Welcome to Morning Fuel Podcast with host John Bundy, featuring Keith Thorogood, Founder of Wolf Gate Clothiers. Keith delves into his journey from shoe business beginnings to creating bespoke wardrobes for executives. He shares insights on the power of dressing well, building long-term client relationships, and the significance of confidence and appearance in professional success. 🧵 Topics Discu...

Join us on Morning Fuel as host John Bundy welcomes Megan Roche, an award-winning journalist, author, and local news reporter. Megan shares her inspiring journey from exploring different career paths to finding her passion in journalism. She discusses her love for writing, her experiences covering diverse topics, and her unique connection with Paula Abdul, highlighting how fan culture influenced h...

Please help me in welcoming, the founder and president of Women of 4D, Kadetra Cooper Today’s guest is a Warrior of Personal Growth and Development and understands self-awareness is essential to elevate and transform into the person we are called to be. She believes even if we are unprepared for a life encounter, we have to be consciously equipped to handle whatever comes our way. She experienced...

Please extend a warm @MorningFuelPodcast welcome to, owner and Nutrition Coach @Life. Simply. Balanced - Jenni Sills. Alright, today’s guest…Her Mission: to help busy women figure out how to build health into their already chaotic schedules. She provides results through a personalized nutrition plan and a comprehensive health analysis, factoring in mindset, environment, stress, and more, without d...

Please help me in extending a warm Morning Fuel Podcast welcome to Owner of the M&M Mortgage Team, Lori Marrow. Alright, today’s guest…With a burning desire to help others, works with a team on a mission to serve their customers with honesty, integrity and competence. Her goal is to provide home loans to her clients while providing them with the lowest interest rates and closing costs possible...

Please extend a warm Morning Fuel welcome to the owner of Contraband Fitness LLC Health made easy. Joshua Jané Alright, today’s guest…seeing a lot of obesity and weight-related illness amongst his family and friends growing up. developed a belief that those issues can be completely removed from your daily struggle with proper health practices made simple. His favorite thing about what he does is S...

Please extend a warm Morning Fuel Podcast family welcome to CEO Quality of Life Counseling Center, Deuene Hickman   Alright, today’s guest… founded a licensed clinical agency that provides both clinical and community-based services to address the holistic needs of individuals physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.    When he was in high school, he wrote a letter stating he would one day o...

Please extend a warm Morning Fuel Podcast welcome to Owner and Marketing director of Grind Flame, Matt Smith. Hello and welcome to Morning FUEL, I am your host John Bundy. And you are here because you believe in the power of the spoken word and its ability to change lives. AND that by sharing our stories we can help others to overcome challenges that they cannot overcome on their own. Whether it’s...

Please help me in welcoming to the Morning Fuel Podcast family, Posture Specialist at Strength from Within, Brian Cade.   Hello and welcome to Morning FUEL, I am your host John Bundy.    And you are here because you believe in the power of the spoken word and its ability to change lives. AND that by sharing our stories we can help others to overcome challenges that they cannot overc...

Please help me in welcoming to the show, Manual Therapist at Sanctuary of Hampton Roads, LLC, Jeannie Smith   Alright, today’s guest…is a manual therapist that serves the Greater Hampton Roads Metropolitan area with an office in the Oyster Point part of Newport News. After more than two decades in the field, she has been able to help many people get out of pain and live healthier, happier liv...

All right. Today's guest is a Puerto Rico native who loves to explore, surf and make coffee.   Owner of La Cafetera, Mara Rosado. Mara, very, very nice to meet you.   John - Yeah. So my family came down here for the first time in October. My wife and I were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. We brought our youngest daughter Kimberly down, and we fell in love with Puerto Rico. &nbs...

SPECIAL | RINCON PUERTO RICO Edition   John - I am here with Chris Soto Gonzalez. He started a business a year ago. When is the anniversary?    Chris - On December 16.    John - That's right! This is December 4th. Right now, I'm down here actually going to celebrate my birthday tomorrow, my birthday.

Alright, today’s guest…had an opportunity to take over a Williamsburg business and they couldn't pass it up! Their favorite thing about this operation is being able to create a unique experience for every customer while offering food and beverages to enjoy! Keeping organized helps them stay on task to be more productive and working to be just a little bit better every day pushes them to reach thei...

Alright, today’s guest…is part of a golf course that has been around since 1996 that closed until new ownership bought it in 2019 and renovated the course. His favorite thing about this golf course is that it is a majestic Irish style course that is truly unique to any course in this area! When asked about methods for keeping productive his response was an emphasis on Social Media presence and mar...