Welcome To The Winners Circle

On episode 40 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Maurice Thibodeau (IG: @ illuminationexperiences) founder of Illumination Experiences, co-founder of the I Am Festival, coach, entrepreneurial therapist, creator of The Life Inventory Assessment and passionate advocate for Living on Purpose who’s committed to helping people to activate the highest expression of life and business...

On episode 39 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Reverend Shannon Smedella (IG: @shannonsmadella) an ordained spiritual minister & teacher metaphysician, Reiki master, Akashic reader, mental health advocate, business executive and former Miss Canada. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - What she loves about her world right now. - The importance of connecting with nat...

On episode 38 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Tyler Gerds (IG: @gainswithgerds) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, online Muscle Coach, founder of 23 Hours, host of The 23 Hours Podcast, author of the free Arm Training Secrets e-book, and Master's of Education graduate empowering busy professionals to use their 1 Hour a day of physical fitness as a catalyst for...

On episode 37 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Sean Riley (IG: @breath.daddy) a RYT-500 Yoga teacher, Yoga teacher trainer, licensed massage therapist, Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist, and Studio Manager of the brand new Black Swan Yoga Denver at Cap Hill (IG: @blackswanyogadenver). Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - What he loves about his worl...

On episode 36 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Christine Anderson (IG: @christine_anderson_Yoga) an E-RYT 500 Yoga teacher, bodyworker and teacher trainer based in Austin, Texas. She specializes in teaching everything from Adaptive, Nidra and Restorative Yoga to powerful Vinyasa flows and Ashtanga. She is currently a lead teacher trainer with East+West (IG: @yoga_eastwest),...

On episode 35 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews the master of transformation Shawn Powers who returns for his second appearance on WTTWC to discuss optimizing the New Year and starting 2021 strong! From his beginning in fitness as a professional body builder turned DJ at the famed Studio 54 in New York City, to an obese 30-something casino manager in Las Vegas, the original S...

On episode 34 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Tim Barlow (IG: @laughingliontherapy, @barefootim) a laughing Yoga teacher, illusionist, inner child consultant, songwriter, musician, Wim Hof enthusiast and father on a mission to raise the vibration of humanity. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - What he loves in his world now and his current mission. - Tim’s origi...

On episode 33 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Juan Leija (IG: @juannit_247) the Director of Fitness Programming at Onnit. The former long-time general manager of Onnit Gym in Austin, Texas, he has most recently launched ‘The Unconventional Gym Athlete’ 12-Week Program that uses 3 pieces of equipment (barbell, kettlebells and bodyweight exercises) to help you become your own...

On episode 32 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Aaron Guyett (IG: @aaronguyett) a husband, father, entrepreneur and battle ropes coach who has over a decade of battle rope coaching, teaching and programming experience. A former Onnit Academy Battle Rope master coach and creator Battle Rope Education (IG: @battleropeexercises), he is currently the Battle Ropes & Fitness Progra...

On episode 30 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews the language guy Mark England (IG: @markengland2020) a speaker, coach and founder of Procabulary (IG: @procabulary), whose mission is to help people create more powerful, more fulfilled lives using the power of better words and stories. He also co-founded Enlifted (IG: @enliftedatheletes), which helps coaches cultivate the neces...

On episode 30 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Cristian Plascencia (IG: @cristiangplascencia) a durability & performance coach, certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), Lululemon ambassador and Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) therapist, and Natalie Higby (IG: @natalie.higby) a personal trainer, nutritionist and former head female coach at Onnit Gym in Austin, Tex...

On episode 29 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Erick Godsey (IG: @erickgodsey) a self-described student of the psyche, myths & dreams. A graduate from with a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Psychology, he uses cognitive, evolutionary and Jungian Psychology to help people discover, articulate and change the stories that rule their lives. He’s the host of The Myths That Makes...

On episode 28 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Sarah Jamieson (IG: @moveolution) a Durability coach who’s integrative approach blends movement therapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and pain education to help both women and men get strong in all aspects of life. She’s the creator of the Daily Durability Program, a 6-week online-course that was designed to help movers of...

On episode 27 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Danny Castillo (IG: lastcall155) a retired American mixed martial artist based out of Sacremento, California who fought professional from 2007 until 2015, where he competed in 22 bouts with both the UFC and WEC. Today, he is a proud father of Titus Castillo, Team Alpha Male coach (IG: @teamalphamale), Onnit Academy trained train...

On episode 26 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang and special guest co-host Andréa Karam interviews Larry Maloney (IG: luminary_larry) who begun his journey at Onnit 2 years ago in the customer service department and making shakes in the Onnit Café. He is now the Onnit Gym General Manager, as well as an Onnit Gym Coach. Most recently, he is a featured fitness model in Onnit’s recently lau...

On episode 25 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Maurizio Tangari (IG: @unconventional.republic) the inventor of the HydroCore, a new fitness tool launched in 2019 by Onnit and in 2020 was recognized by Men’s Health Magazine as ‘Best Strength Tool 2020’. The HydroCore bag uses the power of water dynamics to build stability, strength, and explosiveness like no other training to...

On episode 24 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang and special guest co-host Tom Caserto interview Joshua Orenstein (IG: @jorenstein_lifts) a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) who coaches for the Durable Athlete team and at Onnit Gym in Austin, Texas. He’s passionate about weight lifting, athletic development...

On episode 23 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Shawn Powers, a master of the transformation who uses unconventional diet and training methodologies to ensure extended health and performance in himself and his clients. A former professional body builder turned DJ at the famed Studio 54 in New York City, to an obese 30-something casino manager in Las Vegas, who in 1998 restart...

On episode 22 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang and special guest co-host Mariano LaTona interview Steel Mace Flow Queen Serena Beatty (IG: @steelmacegypsy). A New Mexico native now residing in Austin, Texas, Serena is also a Mace Do instructor, Black Swan Yoga Austin Hot Onnit instructor, and massage therapist. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - Energy healing through movem...

On Episode 21 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Jason Havey (IG: @jasonhavey), a Wisconsin native now residing in Austin Texas, who has lived a life rich with experiences. A successful businessman and former host of the Spinning Logic podcast, Jason is currently the CEO of Onnit, an internationally recognized health and wellness brand. Previous to his current position Jason s...

On Episode 20 of Welcome To The Winners Circle with Thai Ha Sloan and Derek Pang, we interview Alan Stein Jr. (IG: @alansteinjr) a world-renowned coach, speaker and author, who as a veteran basketball performance coach, spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant).  In his corporate keynote program...

On episode 19 of WELCOME TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE, Derek Pang interviews Onnit Chief Fitness Officer John Wolf (IG: @coachjohnwolf), who oversees all training at Onnit and the Onnit Academy; he has been instrumental in designing all Onnit Academy certifications. Before becoming Chief Fitness Officer for Onnit, John Wolf founded and owned Wolf Fitness Systems, a well known unconventional gym in Califo...

On episode 18 of Welcome To The Winners Circle we interview  Dr. Mark Cheng (IG: @drmarkcheng), creator of Prehab-Rehab, Tai Cheng, and K3 Combat Movement Systems (IG: @k3combat) and Sam Pogue (IG: @spogue86) former Director of Strategic Partners at Onnit, former VP of Brand at True Coach and sports performance coach to some of sport’s top athletes including Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jake...

On Episode 17 of Welcome To The Winners Circle with Thai Ha Sloan and Derek Pang, we interview Hallie Rose (IG: @hallie_rosebud) author, speaker, coach, and the host of The Thought Room Podcast (IG: @thoughtroompodcast) where she interviews world renown thought leaders including musicians, mathematicians, life coaches, psychonauts, PhDs, professional athletes. She is also the CEO of Lunar Wild, a...

On Episode 16 of Welcome To The Winners Circle with Thai Ha Sloan and Derek Pang, we interview we interview Ryan Leier (IG: @ryanleier), internationally renowned Yoga teacher and global ambassador for Lululemon. The Saskatoon-based teacher is the founder of One Yoga Studios, which includes locations in Saskatoon, Victoria, Vancover, Kelowna, Iceland and Trinidad & Tobago. He has also co-created th...