The Motovation Podcast

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 as a motorcyclist expertly balances on the razor's edge between control and freedom, life beckons us to navigate its winding paths, where every turn presents a choice between safety and the thrill of the unknown. In today's journey, we dive deep into the heart of risk-taking, shedding light on how it's not merely a leap into the unknown  but a calculated thrott...

Send us Fan Mail We're revving up excitement with Rachel Lepley, an adventurer who has accelerated  through all 48 contiguous states of the US in just 48 days, joining hosts Laurie Joy and Krissy Vann. Rachel's journey is not merely a ride of endurance and discovery; it's a powerful nudge to grab life by the handlebars, to venture beyond our comfort zones, and to trust that with the...

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 Life is a journey, and like any journey, it has its fair share of obstacles and challenges. Just like bugs splattering against a motorcycle visor, our lives can become clouded by the constant barrage of worries, doubts, insecurities, and fears. These negative thoughts and emotions can accumulate, making it increasingly difficult to see the path ahead with clarity. In times of chao...

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 On this episode we ride alongside Annie DiNovo who hosts This Wild Ride. Annie's 2023 was a year of rebuilding, akin to refurbishing a vintage motorcycle, leading her to a significant shift in life's direction. She shares her story of deep self-discovery and inner work, paralleling the meticulous tuning of a motorcycle for a smoother journey. In this episode, Annie, unit...

Send us Fan Mail In this high-spirited 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, navigating through a series of unexpected and cleverly crafted questions. Each turn of the conversation reveals insight...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're joined by Golnoosh Namazi, an avid adventure motorcyclist, based in Terrace British Columbia whose life story resonates with the essence of a Dual-Sport adventure.  Just as a Dual-Sport bike confronts and adapts to varied terrains, G's journey through life reflects a similar adaptability and courage. Her experiences are a testament to navigating through life&...

Send us Fan Mail This is the Motovation Podcast hosted by Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann. We're taking you on a little off-road adventure. Richelle Trelenberg of True Grit Moto joins the show as we ask each other a bunch of highly random questions and see what comes out of our mouths. Why?...because we can.

Send us Fan Mail In the riding community, the mantra "Ride Your Own Ride" is often repeated. This saying holds the essence of individuality, emphasizing that personal choices of how you take to the road is yours and yours alone for better or worse. It's also a reminder that each rider must chart their own course, a journey that evolves over time but remains uniquely theirs to naviga...

Send us Fan Mail Life is a highway, and, much like a motorcycle cruising along, we traverse various stages of growth and change. Similar to a caterpillar, there are moments when we feel confined and restricted, prompting us to wrap ourselves in a cocoon of introspection and self-discovery. It is during these times that we shed our old beliefs, habits, and limitations. Some individuals may remain w...

Send us Fan Mail This is the Motovation Podcast hosted by Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann. We're taking you on a little off-road adventure. Richelle Trelenberg of True Grit Moto joins the show as we ask each other a bunch of highly random questions and see what comes out of our mouths. Why?...because we can.

Send us Fan Mail Delve into the profound importance of embracing vulnerability and seeking help. Uncover the reasons behind our struggles to admit vulnerability and learn how to break free from the silence, reviving our spirits for a smoother ride on life's challenging roads. Join us as we accelerate towards personal growth and meaningful connections.

Send us Fan Mail This is the Motovation Podcast hosted by Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann. We're taking you on a little off-road adventure. Richelle Trelenberg of True Grit Moto joins the show as we ask each other a bunch of highly random questions and see what comes out of our mouths. Why?...because we can. 

Send us Fan Mail In the world of motorcycles, target fixation occurs when a rider becomes overly focused on something they perceive as dangerous or distracting. Instead of avoiding it, they end up unintentionally steering towards it or other hazards they might not have initially noticed. Similarly, in life, we often find ourselves fixating on things that don't serve us. We get caught up in co...

Send us Fan Mail This is the Motovation Podcast hosted by Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann. We're taking you on a little off-road adventure. Richelle Trelenberg of True Grit Moto joins the show as we ask each other a bunch of highly random questions and see what comes out of our mouths. Why?...because we can. 

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes things happen in life that you weren't expecting. Anxiety starts to settle in. When we are in a period of time when the path seems unclear -- how can you work to ensure that the anxiety isn't something that rules your path forward. In this episode Krissy Vann opens up about her experience over the last couple of weeks. An intense battle with anxiety cropped up...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes you have a ride planned with an entire route you want to hit. Then you arrive on site and plans completely change. That's exactly what happened when recording our latest off road episode. Fresh off a break up - Richelle opened up vulnerability and conversation about grieving a path that is no longer followed.

Send us Fan Mail This is the Motovation Podcast hosted by Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann. We're taking you on a little off-road adventure. Richelle Trelenberg of True Grit Moto joins the show as we ask each other a bunch of highly random questions and see what comes out of our mouths. Why?...because we can. 

Send us Fan Mail Community is so important to our lives. The pandemic shone an additional light to that sentiment when people became disconnected more than ever. The motorcycle community is a space that creates space for vulnerability. As a result deeper human connections are formed. On this episode Kim Okabe joins the show to talk about the inaugural Women's Moto Summit taking place in Squam...

Send us Fan Mail This is the Motovation Podcast hosted by Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann. We're taking you on a little off-road adventure. Richelle Trelenberg of True Grit Moto joins the show as we ask each other a bunch of highly random questions and see what comes out of our mouths. Why?...because we can. 

Send us Fan Mail In the motorcycle community its common to tune your bike and purchase modifications. It can become addictive to create change and can come at a cost. Often this mods to increase value of the actual motorcycle -- it is a preference. It is a way to change the way the bike is perceived. In 2023 filters, face tune, gym routines, and cosmetic procedures are all ways we tune and body mo...

Send us Fan Mail This is the Motovation Podcast hosted by Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann. We're taking you on a little off-road adventure. Richelle Trelenberg of True Grit Moto joins the show as we ask each other a bunch of highly random questions and see what comes out of our mouths. Why?...because we can. 

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes in life you have those moments you feel you’re at the peak of the mountain. It all feels euphoric. Then sometimes a storm comes and swoops you down into a valley. Often when we least expect it. In this episode renowned tattoo artist Rene Botha joins the podcast. Botha offered her time to co-host while Krissy Vann is away.  Rene went through this exact experience recently...