Unplugged And Undeniable

She's climbing leaderboards worldwide and the work ethic behind it didn't happen overnight. Emily Blau is one of the most compelling and rising names in CrossFit and her story goes far deeper than where she finishes on a leaderboard.  In this episode, Emily opens up about what drives her, why community is everything, and how her experiences have shaped the athlete and person she's becoming. This i...

Jesse is back! Let's address the elephant in the room. Four years of silence. No episodes, no updates, no explanation — just gone. Here's the honest answer: purpose ran out. Not passion, not ideas — purpose. And without a clear reason for why any of it mattered, continuing felt hollow. So instead of producing content for the sake of it, the mic went down and the real work began. What came out of t...

Croy Boudreau joins the show in an episode that you don't want to miss! We touch on mental health, specifically in men. How do we tackle the obstacles that face our society when it comes to this glaring topic?? We also discuss growing up in Minneapolis, some fitness and musical topics as well!! You can find Croy at https://www.instagram.com/croybou/ Support mental health projects in these spaces....

Crossfit Games and Timberwolf athlete Brian Burr joins the show this week and we dive into a wide array of discussion points. Brian's journey from his upbringing, living in multiple houses growing up. To his military background and how he ended up finding Crossfit as his choice for fitness! Brian has a love for ceramics, which he has parlayed into a small business! We lastly touch on his Crossfit...

It's week 2 of the Crossfit Open and you're not going to find a more perfect episode than this one! Lindsay Siolka, a Crossfit Games regional athlete and managing attorney for the Hennepin County defender's office joined me this week with some insightful back and forth! Lindsay is very open about what drives her both professionally and in competition. She's been fierce since the day she was born a...

Anthony Davis Joins the show for Crossfit Open Season as 22.1 drops in an hour! Davis is a 1 time games athlete with multiple Regional appearances. Anthony is an incredible human being with a story that we hope resonates with our audience. We tap into his life growing up, serving his community, how hard he's training for this Crossfit season and much, much more! You can find Anthony at https://www...

Jaime Barroso joins the show and we have a lot to talk about. Jaime believes in strength from all sides of the spectrum. Physical, mental, emotional. How can you sustain a healthy lifestyle throughout the duration of your time on Earth!? Lastly, what nutritional tips can benefit you right NOW?? Incredible analogies are distributed along the way!! You can find Jaime at https://www.instagram.com/str...

A solo podcast about being a competitive person. Signs that you need to step off the gas and when competition is healthy. Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3...

Multi talented athlete and pro wrestler Shane Taylor twitter.com/shane216taylor joins Jesse Velasquez to talk about The politics of professional wrestling and sports as a whole. Racism in America, have we been making changes as a society?? Squashing sterotypes in fitness and in sports across the board. Why change needs to take place and how he plans on shaking up the pro wrestling industry. You ca...

Alice Halvorson rejoins Jesse for this special 50th episode!! A plethora of topics in which we discuss. Strength training and it's benefits. Eating disorders and disordered eating. What are the differences?? New Year's resolutions, good or bad?? Alice is a NEW business owner! We discuss all things Flostate, her future in fitness and collaborations in 2022! You can find Alice at https://www.instagr...

Jesse tackles a year in review for 2021 from a fitness and nutrition perspective. Topics to look for in this episode going into 2022. Taking action steps towards your intentions/resolutions. Vision Boards 2022 is the year of.......?? Lastly, I cover the topic of caring about having six pack abs. Should you care?? Does anyone else?? We talk body dysmorphia, self-talk and displaying confidence menta...

Ellen Renk has returned to the show and you are in for a hell of a conversation. Ellen was very transparent about juggling multiple hats over the last 13 months. She's built a successful business, developed very strong relationships and qualified for the Crossfit Games over the Summer! Ellen also wrote a chapter for a book that is being published in the very near future entitled "Forever Athlete."...

Your host Jesse Velasquez provides simple and helpful information on how to avoid falling into unhealthy habits during the Holiday season. They're easier than you think! Plus a quick update on the state of the state with Jesse. Please like and subscribe to this podcast wherever you find your podcasts https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ jcvwellness.com for all of your comprehensive and customize...

Pete Cataldo joins the podcast with a unique episode that everyone can take a valuable piece of information from. Pete's business is all about teaching parents with busy lives (The host being one of them) about fat loss, how to get healthier and stronger all while balancing work and children. This podcast isn't relegated to information strictly about parents. We teach everyone simple and effective...

Andrea Nisler returns to the show with some Gold on her resume! We talk extensively about her time spent with Crossfit Mayhem Freedom, Rich Froning and the championship they brought home from the Crossfit games! Andrea was candid about her intentions after her competitive Crossfit career. Being an advocate for young talent who aspire to be competitors. You can find Andrea at https://www.timberwolf...

Jordan Lips is an established online personal trainer and nutrition specialist from the Austin, Texas area. Jordan had a ton of beneficial information for someone starting their health journey. As well as a new business owner. Simplifying "getting healthy". Supplements, are they necessary?? How Optimal can sync with practical! You can find Jordan at https://www.instagram.com/jordanlipsfitness/ htt...

Crossfit Kingfield and Tangletown coach Jack Midtlien joins the show today! While he's a coach for the moment, he's working on bigger things. You'll learn about Jack and how his hands will be his ticket to his career. He aspires to begin medical school and start his practice as a surgeon! Jack's origin story takes us from skiing, artistry and success. To failures, adversity and an ever growing kno...

Michele Fumagalli joins me in the 1st episode of Season 2! Michele recently completed her 1st half triathlon after giving birth to her 2nd child just 9 months ago. She clues us in on that journey as well as why nutrition shouldn't be overly complicated! We talk about how every person is an an athlete, movement is medicine and how a colorful plate will help you get healthier and in a hurry. You can...

Danny Limelight joins Jesse this week and drops a lot of knowledge along the way!! Danny was extremely transparent about his life and career. Danny talks about working in Puerto Rico, AEW and New Japan Strong. Is headed to the Best Of Super Juniors or PWG Battle Of Los Angeles?! We talk about his acting and producing, his daughter and her future and we also include a 3 minute short film which Dann...

Kourtney Johnson joined me on the 40th episode of the show! Most of the show revolved around 2 of the biggest buzz words in nutrition and health, intuitive eating! Kourtney is a registered dietician who has been practicing and teaching intuitive eating for awhile and she's very knowledgeable on the subject. She talks about her own journey which opened up her eyes to the health and wellness field t...

Isaiah Bawek rejoins the show for a much anticipated part 2! We go over the most important characteristic's to become a fitter and healthier person. Million dollar companies attempt to tribalize their brand by promoting ONE WAY to get "lose weight" or "get toned" We squash that myth and close the podcast with tips for lowering your stress and our "Mount Rushmore" of hip hop/rap artists! You can fi...

Part 2 of my conversation is LIVE! Kenzie is a 4 times Crossfit Games Athlete, Registered Dietician and mother of a year old baby boy. We dove into her Crossfit journey. How she has evolved, her move across country to Charlotte, North Carolina. We closed with topics ranging from "high profile" athletes, Seth Rollins and her immediate future in the fitness and Crossfit communities. You will LOVE he...

I was fortunate enough to have a lengthy conversation with Kenzie Riley. This will be a 2 part podcast! Kenzie is a 4 times Crossfit Games Athlete, Registered Dietician and mother of a year old baby boy. We talked about parenting and relationships first. What she has gotten from it and how life has changed. We closed part 1 with an excellent discussion on how she became and RD. We moved into disor...

So much information on this podcast with my guest Isaiah Bawek. A personal trainer, nutrition specialist and business owner from Woodbury, Minnesota. Isaiah has some incredible stories to tell on this show. We talk about his time in Sweden in basic training, how he found fitness/bodybuidling and his time serving as a soldier during the time of civil unrest in Minneapolis. Part 2 will take place in...

The United States health care system is broken. People's opinion's about what's healthy and what isn't differ because of what they see and hear. Myself and Jordan Syatt at cheeseburgers for 30 consecutive days to prove a point. That if you develop a positive relationship with food, move your body everyday AND eat healthy around that 1 meal, You can still make progress in your fitness journey! Jord...