The Daily Grind

Exclusive Turkey Day episode with #kellyfast on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson, your one and only host sharing her 'daily grind' at the end of November. In today's episode, Johnson reflects on her holiday(s) spent in Wisconsin including Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the success of the 2nd annual Turkey Trot presented by the Kelly J...

Don't be lazy (all the time) and optimize your schedule on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Anurag Choudhary! Choudhary has been a software engineer at Microsoft for over 3 years and flies into Chicago every weekend pursuing his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He has served as CTO at the Irrelev...

Listen, quiet your mind, and find your purpose on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest James McGee! McGee is an Irish former professional tennis player and now director of Team Bryan with the Inspiring Children Foundation, a nonprofit inspiring others through mentoring, education, and tennis. He's achieved a career high no. 1...

Let your smile change the world and give high-fives mid-run on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Lydia Nader! Nader is a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist founder of her own business, RUN Performance, marathon runner and more! She’s been featured on blogs and podcasts such as Health Warrior and CHAARG, and has w...

Pain is weakness leaving the body. Surpass that weakness, make adjustments, and grow from your experiences on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Amy Ruehlmann! Ruehlmann is a recent newlywed, law office all-star, team player in tax, administration, and reception, and work in progress living legend like her husband Brian Rue...

It's not always about grinding, grinding, grinding...it's more than that on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Morgan Short! Short is a fellow University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate and teammate of the club tennis team, now strategist & storyteller, poetry author, and music enthusiast. She currently is leading content...

Keep crawling on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Tyler Laursen! Laursen is a coworker and tech rep for Wilson Sporting Goods,  tennis and pickleball player, off-roading enthusiast, and host of his own podcast 'Snail Trail 4x4.' He currently lives and works in the Northern California area.  In today's episode, w...

Exclusive "free solo" episode with #kellyfast on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson, your one and only host partaking in her first ever Sober October (Septober) Challenge. In today's episode, Johnson gives her mid-challenge recap, people and places she visited in Milwaukee last weekend, why this episode is better than Conan's without th...

One word, DREAM on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Kim 'KookyRunner'! Kim is a communications specialist and inspirational individual that loves to bargain shop, run, travel, laugh and connect with others through her infamous running blog 'KookyRunner.' She currently lives and works in the Connecticut.  In today's e...

Coffee brewed, up and early on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Dan Wein! Wein is a self-taught entrepreneur specializing in digital marketing and video content, avid golfer, and Milwaukee Brewers fan. He currently lives and works in the Milwaukee area.  In today's episode, we talk about the 'daily grind' in the life...

After her Pacific Northwest vacation, Kelly returns to Chicago with the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Brian Ruehlmann! Ruehlmann is an all-star team player at Wilson Sporting Goods, with a background in marketing and journalism, and is a Cardinals and White Sox fan. He currently lives and works in the Chicago area.  I...

Almost feels like courtside in the Arthur Ashe stadium on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Chris Clark! Clark is a high performance tennis coach,  sports enthusiast, and owner of two businesses. He currently lives and works in the Chicago area.  In today's episode, we talk about this year's US Open tennis tourna...

We are flying fly via a drone on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Mark Sansait! Sansait is a self-taught software developer, professional tennis instructor, owner of two businesses, and drone enthusiast. He currently lives and works in the Milwaukee area.  In today's episode, we discuss learning new sports and skills...

We are going global on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Eugenia Sanchez! Sanchez is a motivated fitness enthusiast, tennis player, global traveler and foodie, who is originally from Venezuela and currently lives and works in Munich, Germany.  In today's episode, we focus on trying out new things, tips for first-timer...

Breaking more records on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and second-ever special guest Richard Lewis and longest recording so far! Lewis is an developer advocate for Coyote Logistics, supporter of Junior Chamber International (JCI),  White Sox and Chicago Bears fan, who currently lives in southeastern WI and works in the Chicago area...

History in the making on the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and first-ever special guest Kalen Bryant. Bryant is an entrepreneur, affiliate marketer, and tennis enthusiast, who currently lives and works in Charlotte, NC. Audio Credit Intro: Draw The Line Mastered by Connor Christian Follow Us on Instagram:  Kelly Johnson: @kellyjlefty &...

Follow your passion and stay focused. You can't plant a seed and expect it to grow without watering it. That's the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and Connor Christian. Audio Credit Intro: Draw The Line Mastered by Connor Christian Follow Us on Instagram:  Kelly Johnson: @kellyjlefty   Connor Christian: @_connorchristian

A good idea becomes a great idea and a great idea becomes a podcast. Exciting to launch the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and Connor Christian. Audio Credit Intro: Draw The Line Mastered by Connor Christian Follow Us on Instagram:  Kelly Johnson: @kellyjlefty   Connor Christian: @_connorchristian

What did you just tune into?! It's called the Daily Grind , your new weekly motivational podcast. This introductory episode features your host Kelly Johnson, encouraging you to listen, follow, and interact with the podcast series. S6 Episode 0: 8/02/2024 (updated for our 5 Year Anniversary! Original publication date 07/31/2019) Featuring Kelly Johnson Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrind...