The Motovation Podcast

Send us Fan Mail A candid conversation about life transitions, identity shifts, and personal growth when the path you planned no longer fits. In this episode of The Motovation Podcast , host Krissy Vann and co-host Laurie Joy Kingwell explore life transitions, identity shifts, and personal growth and what happens when the script you’ve been following no longer fits. Recorded in January 2026, this...

Send us Fan Mail There is something about riding a motorcycle that reminds you what it means to feel fully alive. Every vibration, every shift in the wind, every curve demands presence. It is awareness in motion. Today, that raw human ride is being replaced by something smoother and more automated. Artificial intelligence has quietly taken the wheel in our work, relationships, creativity, and dail...

Send us Fan Mail In this off-road edition of The Motovation Podcast , we’re joined by Richelle Trelenberg , founder of True Grit Moto —a mobile motorcycle mechanic service based in British Columbia known for wrenching with skill and serious style. This episode is anything but structured. With the usual roadmap tossed out the window, Krissy, Laurie, and Richelle take an unfiltered ride through rand...

Send us Fan Mail We talk a lot about the regrets that live behind us. The missed chances. The words we never said. The moments we wish we could ride back and do differently. But what about the ones that sit just up ahead? The kind that whisper before anything has even happened. The quiet fear that if we take the wrong turn, we’ll never find our way back. That’s future regret. It’s the voice that s...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re pulling over to talk about something we all carry, regret. It has a bad reputation, but maybe it shouldn’t. Regret often sneaks up through the rearview mirror, disguised as guilt or shame. Yet when we take the time to look closer, it can become a powerful teacher. It reminds us what mattered, where we went off course, and what we want to do differently next time. Hinds...

Send us Fan Mail When Richelle Trelenberg of True Grit Moto joins Motovation , the conversation usually heads straight off-road—filled with grit, laughter, and stories from life on two wheels. But in this episode, the ride takes a different turn. Richelle had just ended a relationship, and instead of burying the truth, she showed up fully honest about where she was at. The conversation shifted fro...

Send us Fan Mail In this off-road edition of The Motovation Podcast , we’re joined by Richelle Trelenberg , founder of True Grit Moto —a mobile motorcycle mechanic service based in British Columbia known for wrenching with skill and serious style. This episode is anything but structured. With the usual roadmap tossed out the window, Krissy, Laurie, and Richelle take an unfiltered ride through rand...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever loved something so much that it started to consume you? In this episode of The Motovation Podcast , Yuki shares her journey from discovering motorcycles at Trev Deeley a decade ago to becoming the driving force behind Vancouver’s Bike Life community. Her authenticity and passion built a movement that drew riders together simply by showing up on two wheels. But as her...

Send us Fan Mail In this off-road edition of The Motovation Podcast , we’re joined by Richelle Trelenberg , founder of True Grit Moto —a mobile motorcycle mechanic service based in British Columbia known for wrenching with skill and serious style. This episode is anything but structured. With the usual roadmap tossed out the window, Krissy, Laurie, and Richelle take an unfiltered ride through rand...

Send us Fan Mail The Motovation Podcast is officially on summer break—but the ride isn’t over. With over 14,000 downloads and counting, we want to thank you for being part of our growing community. While we’re out exploring the open road, revisit some of our most-loved episodes, including: – Poppin’ Wheelies: Finding Balance in Life’s Stunts with Krista Verheil of Della Crew – Blindsided by Breaku...

Send us Fan Mail Throttle back and tune in as The Motovation Podcast tackles one of life’s trickiest corners—caring for aging parents—through the eyes of adults in their late thirties and forties who still feel like kids at heart. In this episode host Krissy Vann and Laurie Joy Kingwell ride through: Role reversal and identity shifts : Why managing doctor appointments, medications, and finances ca...

Send us Fan Mail In this off-road edition of The Motovation Podcast , we’re joined by Richelle Trelenberg , founder of True Grit Moto —a mobile motorcycle mechanic service based in British Columbia known for wrenching with skill and serious style. This episode is anything but structured. With the usual roadmap tossed out the window, Krissy, Laurie, and Richelle take an unfiltered ride through rand...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Motovation Podcast , we sit down with Jessica Soodeen—a woman whose life journey spans race engineering, global corporate leadership, and some of the deepest personal transformation a person can face. Jessica’s career has taken her from the motorsports circuits of Europe to executive roles at companies like Honeywell, where she led global initiatives with he...

Send us Fan Mail In 2025, “How to adult” is one of the most searched phrases on Google—and the questions people are asking reveal something deeper than just forgotten laundry tips. From “Is it normal to like stuffed animals as an adult?” to “Can you start ballet at 35?”, it’s clear we’re collectively rethinking what growing up really looks like. In this episode, Krissy Vann and Laurie Joy Kingwell...

Send us Fan Mail Some people enter your life like a spark. Unexpected. Magnetic. They show up just when you didn’t know you needed them, and suddenly your world shifts. Through motorcycles and shared miles, a few of us found each other and built something deeper than friendship. We became a chosen family. A bond forged in grit, vulnerability, ridiculous laughter, and unconditional support. Over th...

Send us Fan Mail In this off-road edition of The Motovation Podcast , we’re joined by Richelle Trelenberg , founder of True Grit Moto —a mobile motorcycle mechanic service based in British Columbia known for wrenching with skill and serious style. This episode is anything but structured. With the usual roadmap tossed out the window, Krissy, Laurie, and Richelle take an unfiltered ride through rand...

Send us Fan Mail When you're on a motorcycle, the key to turning isn’t yanking the handlebars—it’s leaning in and trusting the machine  beneath you. The same applies to life. In this episode of The Motovation Podcast , we explore what it means to build trust—with yourself, with others, and with the road ahead . When the ride gets uncertain, many of us grip tighter, try to control the outcome,...

Send us Fan Mail In this no-holds-barred episode of the Motovation Podcast, hosts Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann hit the throttle on spontaneity with special guest Richelle Trelenberg from True Grit Moto. The trio tears down the road less traveled, firing off unexpected, razor-sharp questions. With quick wit and unfiltered humor, they reveal hard-hitting insights and moto-fueled passion.  The...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the road you're told to follow no longer feels like your own? Christina Lambert grew up in the ATI (Advanced Training Institute) cult, where strict fundamentalist teachings controlled every aspect of her life—including an arranged marriage she never chose. But Christina found the courage to break free, reclaim her identity, and forge a new path on her own te...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling drained, unfocused, and running on fumes? You’re not alone. Exhaustion can take a serious toll on your mental and physical health, making even the simplest tasks feel impossible. But what happens when you can’t just stop? On this episode of The Motovation , hosts Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann break down what exhaustion really does to your body and mind—and how to man...

Send us Fan Mail In this no-holds-barred episode of the Motovation Podcast, hosts Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann hit the throttle on spontaneity with special guest Richelle Trelenberg from True Grit Moto. The trio tears down the road less traveled, firing off unexpected, razor-sharp questions. With quick wit and unfiltered humor, they reveal hard-hitting insights and moto-fueled passion.  The...

Send us Fan Mail Life’s financial journey can feel a lot like riding a motorcycle—your mindset is the engine that drives you forward. If it’s bogged down with fear and scarcity, you’ll struggle to pick up speed or enjoy the ride. And let’s not forget the clunky sidecar of outdated financial beliefs many of us unknowingly drag along for the journey. Our guest today, Sarah Penfold, knows how to unho...

Send us Fan Mail After an unexpected year of detours, we’re roaring into 2025 with renewed energy and hard-earned wisdom. For one of us, 2024 brought the end of a 20-year relationship—a journey through heartbreak, resolution, and transformation. For the other, it was a year of conscious change, pushing through burnout to chase new ambitions. In this episode, we reflect on the lessons learned from...

Send us Fan Mail Vancouver based Motorcyclists Laurie Joy Kingwell, Krissy Vann, and Richelle Trelenberg are taking you Off-Road. In this high-spirited podcast episode of the Motovation Podcast, hosts Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann take a detour into the realm of spontaneity with the special guest, Richelle Trelenberg from True Grit Moto. The trio embarks on a thrilling ride of wit and wisdom...

Send us Fan Mail Just like riding in tandem, it’s all about staying in sync to avoid a crash. When working with a partner or team, it's inevitable that someone will drop the ball at some point. But what happens next is what really counts. We'll discuss why it’s essential for the person who veers off course to take accountability, and how their partner can address the issue without lettin...