The GOLD Standard with Leah Amico

How do you move past your fears to reach your potential? It has so much to do with taking the first step even when you are afraid. And once you take that first step, the path becomes clear.  Welcome to The Gold Standard Podcast. Today’s guest is Bryan Post, an adopted and former foster child and one of America’s Foremost Child Behavior and Adoption Experts. Bryan is the founder of the Post In...

How do you juggle different responsibilities and excel in all of them? What gives you the fire to move forward in the face of adversities? Welcome to The Gold Standard Podcast. Today’s guest is First Lieutenant Riley Compton, an active duty Marine, and Team USA Bobsledder. Riley was born in San Diego and grew up in Indiana. She was always into sports and played college softball at George Washingto...

Coaching and leading a team is a challenging yet rewarding role. There’s no greater satisfaction in life than leading your team to greatness and seeing how each inexperienced team member grows into a winner.  Welcome to The Gold Standard Podcast. Today’s guest is Retired Coach Mike Candrea, legendary Arizona Softball coach. Coach Mike changed the game not just at the collegiate level but also...

Welcome to The Gold Standard Podcast. Today we’re going to continue the conversation with The Big Bruiser Crystl Bustos. Let’s recap some of her achievements: She is a two-time Olympic Gold medalist who holds the world record for home runs during an Olympic series, and a member of the 2008 US Olympic Softball Team, which won the Silver medal, losing the Gold to Japan. Crystal holds the Most Valuab...

Being injured is an inevitable part of an athlete’s life. A serious physical injury that limits your mobility and threatens your ability to play again is a nightmare that most athletes never want to wake up from. But not this phenomenal athlete. She did not let an injury stop her from playing and winning!  Welcome to The Gold Standard Podcast. Today’s guest is Crystl Bustos, nicknamed The Big...

What example are you setting for the younger generation? How can you inspire young girls to follow a path that was previously not available to them? Thankfully there are people who made it their personal goal to support and equip these young girls in the pursuit of a better future. Welcome to The Gold Standard Podcast. Today’s guest is Natasha Watley, a legendary athlete, brand ambassador, speaker...

Welcome to The Gold Standard Podcast. Today’s guest is Jessica Mendoza, a collegiate four-time First Team All-American, and two-time Olympic medalist. She is a Softball Hall of Famer and the first woman to serve as an analyst for a nationally-televised MLB Game. Jessica is a real trailblazer.  Join us as we talk about the importance of work ethic, humility, creating your path, and living life...

What is your calling and how do you leave a positive impact on the world? When you are asked to do something else, do you give up your childhood dream? Welcome to The Gold Standard Podcast. Today’s guest is Dot Richardson, an American physician and softball player who was a member of Olympic gold-medal-winning teams in 1996 and 2000. She began playing softball competitively at age 10 and at age 13...

Ready to start showing up as your best self? The GOLD Standard podcast is here to help you achieve that next level in your life. We’re digging deep to unlock what it actually takes to build a foundation for greatness. If you are an ambitious person who has a big vision, but you feel like fear is holding you back, get ready for some major breakthroughs. Hosted by 3x Olympic Gold Medalist with USA S...