Trainer's Talks with Donavan

Celebrate 10 years of Calistoga Fit with our ultimate decades night! Join us on April 9th and choose between Spin or Bootcamp starting at 7:00pm, then switch classes halfway through so you get the full experience. Music from every year Dress up in your favorite era Two fun, all-levels workouts Mocktails after class Come ready to sweat, laugh, and celebrate 10 amazing years of our fitness community...

How to pick the opportunities that elevate you vs. overload you. 

How to say no in hospitality….. what does maintenance look like once you hit your body fitness goal. What inspired me lately?

Dr. Marko Bodor is a renown physican in sport rehabilitation and pain management. His Clinic is located in Napa Ca, and we talk about the future of medicine. The no surgery needed ACL repair, and the latest research modalities he uses to repair and heal the body.     

Performance coach and owner of Be3sixty Juan Gomez joins the podcast to chat about his cycling camp to the coffee lands of Colombia. Plus we discuss how to age gracefully in this business and how to guide people down the same path of longevity. 

I sat down with 10 year Calistoga Mayor Chris Canning. We discuss why he is leaving after ten years. The skills he learn, the success, the next chapter of his life and the tools you can use to enhance anyones ability to serve your community. 

Jacqi and I recap our favorite parts of Italy in Rome and Florence part 1!

The struggles of not being able to see around the corner, and the tips I use to get me that x-ray vision to see around the corners.    https://linktr.ee/donavanalmond

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Here are the lessons I presented as a guest speaker to Luxury Spa Directors and Owners. We discuss how to build a successful wellness program, where to start, and some Q&A.  Subscribe to the podcast More to come. Keep Up: https://linktr.ee/donavanalmond  

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The shoe is flipped on this podcast and Donavan is being interviewed on this one. What does it feel like to be a black business owner in an area with less then 1% of African Americans? How do discuss race with your kids? Black history Month what does it mean?     

I'm join by rising country music star Shelby Darrall. She has a her debut album coming out this Spring and recently released her first single "Love me when I'm Leaving". We talk key points that have led to this debut album, how she has a developed a team around her of highly accomplished professionals and the key things you need to make it possible.     

The first 12 minutes of this podcast I talk about the latest controversy with Joe Rogan. I also chat about the new lawsuit against the NFL.  In my sit down interview with Auberge Resorts Founder and Former CEO Mark Harmon. Auberge Resorts is an ultra luxury resort brand with properties all of the world. We discuss how you set up your day for success. We talk about how to evolve your business as it...

A interview with Entrepreneur, billionaire, philanthropist, family man Dick Schulze. 

I answer several questions that have come up in the last 6 months about me and my work. There are some answers that are vulnerable and I haven't discussed with anybody. Hopefully you enjoy and learn.     

Mary Ziadeh Owner and Psychotherapist of www.expansioncounselingcenter.com . We discuss how to get started with therapy, brainspotting, and mental training to enhance performance and curb anxiety.  

3rd season kickoff

We start off with Michael Skalla completing the "Drop Down and Give me Ten" questions. Then we are followed by elite triathlete and Department of Defense Scientist Dr. Shannon Greene. We discuss training and nutrition tips plus exciting future markers in the field of microbiology.     

"Drop down and give me 10!" with Calistoga Mayor Chris Canning, plus I talk about my reaction to the Meghan and Harry Interview with Oprah. 

Jacqi Almond sits down for an in depth conversation on the growth she had as a trainer this past year and she starts off the podcast with "Drop down and Give me 10"     

My Guest is my funny and opinionated younger brother. We discuss Dave Chappelle getting his show back, our favorite NBA players to watch, and how to talk white people about racism in today's America.     

Kelsey Cox is the founder of Rise Cycle Co in Northern California and an expert on aesthetic medicine. We talk about her growing fitness business, skin care must haves and balancing family life with career aspirations.   Before our talk I break down the mentality tip needed to achieve better diet adherence