“This or something better” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Maayaa Szmelcman and Gal Sela, who are the founders of Smoozitive. Smoozitive is a human-first HR tech startup helping companies reduce failed international relocations by addressing what truly causes them: the human aspect. S8 Episode 13: 11/4/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Maayaa Szmelcman and Gal SelaFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://www.smoozitive.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smoozitive/ Instagram: @smoozitive https://www.instagram.com/smoozitive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smoozitive
“Don't quit your daydream” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Jeremy Ames, who is the CEO of Guidant Financial. Jeremy and his team have helped thousands of people secure the funding they need to start, buy, or grow a business, often using their own retirement savings to make that dream a reality. Jeremy, we’re so excited to have you here. To kick things off, can you share a bit about your journey and how you found yourself helping people fund their dream businesses? S8 Episode 12: 10/30/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Jeremy AmesFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.guidantfinancial.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidant-financial-group Instagram: @guidant.financialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidantfinancial/
“Drink your water. If you think you've had enough water today, drink one more glass” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Kelly Gill, who is the Co- founder and Executive Director of Love in the Trenches. LITT™ offers support groups, recovery resources, private peer counseling and education to parents of those who suffer with substance use disorder and to individuals who have lost a child or sibling to this disease. LITT™ is committed to erasing the stigma of shame associated with SUD through our work in harm reduction and education for all members of the community.S8 Episode 11: 10/28/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Kelly GillFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://www.loveinthetrenches.org/ Instagram: @loveinthetrenchesX: @love_trenches https://x.com/love_trenches Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loveinthetrenches
“One word. Steadfast. Stay the course” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest John Whitt, who is a chess champion and author of Checkmate!: Translating Ideas Into Money, is ready to bring a fresh playbook to your listeners. With 40+ years transforming businesses and a unique history as a competitive chess player, John uses chess concepts for managing and employing resource strategies that grow businesses and scale teams. S8 Episode 10: 10/23/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest John WhittFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://businesswhitt.com/ Instagram: @businesswhittFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessWhitt/
“Focus on the relationships” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Kim Lawton, who is the co-founder of two agencies: Inspira Marketing Group and Enthuse Marketing, both of which offer professional marketing services to businesses of all sizes. Kim uses cutting-edge marketing strategies to help brands build visibility and connect with consumers. Often referred to as “Kim Possible,” she is fueled by her belief that persistence makes anything possible and takes pride in ensuring her clients are fully satisfied with her oversight of their creative processes, account services, and production teams. As an open, honest professional with a straightforward, tell-it-like-it-is personality, Kim is a sought-after professional who brings tremendous value to Inspira, Enthuse, and the agencies’ many clients.S8 Episode 9: 10/21/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Kim LawtonFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://www.enthuse-marketing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enthuse-marketing-group-llc Instagram: @enthusemarketing https://www.instagram.com/enthusemarketing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enthusemarketing
“Always be nice to people” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest The Irish Hammer, who is the host of Droppin' The Hammer Podcast. He is an avid college football and NFL fanatic sharing his story as Fightin’ Irish in the sports world. S8 Episode 8: 10/16/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest The Irish HammerFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:X: @irish_hammer_71 https://x.com/Irish_Hammer_71 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theirishhammer7
“I give myself permission to [you fill in the blank]” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Roberta Ravella, who is the founder and creator of the Joy Experiment. The Joy Experiment is a transformative framework designed to help women step out of struggle and into a life and business filled with joy, ease, and flow. Drawing from her decades of experience in sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, and personal development, Roberta helps clients rewrite the rules of success by leading with alignment, worthiness, and purpose. S8 Episode 7: 10/14/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Roberta RavellaFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://thejoyexperiment.live/ Instagram: @robertagillravellaTikTok: @robertagravella
“Limitless. We put limits on ourselves, but we have to be limitless” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Cherith Fluker, who is the author of Secret Birmingham, an ambassador for Alabama State Parks, and a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) and Midwest Travel Network.S8 Episode 6: 10/09/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Cherith FlukerFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://whatcherithinks.com/ https://shebuystravel.com/author/cfluker/ Instagram: @cherithfluker https://www.instagram.com/cherithfluker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatCherithinks/
“Persistance. There's always something, with anything worth doing requires persistence" on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Robert Reavis, who is a Director, ButcherJoseph & Co. As a Director, Robert advises clients on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), leveraged ESOP buyout transactions, and recapitalizations. With over a decade of experience, Robert has been instrumental in advising a diverse array of privately held businesses.S8 Episode 5: 10/7/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Robert ReavisFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://butcherjoseph.com/ Instagram: @butcherjosephco https://www.instagram.com/butcherjosephco X: @ButcherJosephCo
“Always be learning, always try to listen more than you speak, and always try to learn from people” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests James Saif & Dr. Lina Delbruck, who are the founding team behind Elixir Shots. They cold press fresh turmeric root into potent wellness shots. Crafted with the rarest and certified tested turmeric strains from family farms.S8 Episode 4: 10/02/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests James Saif & Dr. Lina DelbruckFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.elixirshots.com/Instagram: @elixirshots
“This journey is the success” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Roberta Townes, who is a seasoned retail expert, author, and the dynamic host of the Shelf Talks podcast. With years of retail experience as a Buyer at National retailers, Roberta brings an insider’s perspective to the ever-evolving world of retail. She’s passionate about helping product-based founders navigate the complexities of getting their products on store shelves and thriving once they’re there.S8 Episode 3: 9/30/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Roberta TownesFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://shelftalks.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shelf-talks-podcast/ Instagram: @shelftalkspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelftalkcommunity/
“It doesn't matter if it's not perfect, it matters if you just do it” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Nathaly Bedritis, who is the founder and owner of Oh Dear Coffee! Oh Dear Coffee is a coffee roaster based in Portland, OR. With this brand, Nathaly wants to share the deep meaning that coffee holds for her. When you enjoy our coffee, she hopes you feel all the love and dedication with which she has built this.S8 Episode 2: 09/25/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Nathaly BedritisFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.ohdearcoffee.com/ Instagram: @ohdearcoffee
“To remember that it’s not a sprint, but a journey” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Daniela Sokolowski, who is the founder of DiCuore Diamonds. A bespoke jewelry brand that blends craftsmanship, personal storytelling, and purpose-driven luxury. A diamond expert with a global perspective, Daniela creates custom pieces that celebrate life's meaningful moments. Born in Bucharest and fluent in several languages, she pairs her diverse academic background with a passion for culture and connection. As a breast cancer survivor, Daniela is committed to empowering women and uplifting independent designers—proving that jewelry can be as impactful as it is beautiful.S8 Episode 1: 9/23/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Daniela SokolowskiFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://dicuorediamonds.com/ Instagram: @dicuorediamonds, @danadaniella23Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiCuoreDiamonds/ TikTok: @danielasokolowski
“You are a human BEING” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Alicia Sedgwick, who is an English corporate trainer, communication coach, TEDx organizer, and international bestselling author. Alicia’s latest book, BEING, guides us on how to be rather than just how to do, blending self‑empowerment, conscious living, and powerful communication tools.S7 Episode 50: 09/18/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Alicia SedgwickFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: www.aliciasedgwick.comLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciasedgwick Instagram: @aliciasedgwickcommunication https://www.instagram.com/aliciasedgwickcommunication/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliciasedgwickcommunicationscoach#
“What is for you is not going to miss you” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Kortney Chase, who is the founder of Pecana Milk, a dairy-free milk alternative made from organic pecans. Since launching in 2023, Pecana has stayed rooted in sustainability, community, and wellness—committed to healthy bodies, happy farmers, and a clean Earth. Kortney, welcome to the show. S7 Episode 49: 9/16/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Kortney ChaseFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://pecanamilk.com/Instagram: @pecanamilkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PecanaMilkk/
“What other people think of you is none of your business” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Luna Westish, who is a coffee lover, traveler and author of Meet Me at the Ruins, which launched this June.S7 Episode 48: 09/11/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Luna WestishFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: http://www.lunawestish.com/Instagram: @lunawestishTikTok: @lunawestish
“It's supposed to be hard, otherwise everyone would be doing it” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Chiara Munzi, who is the co-founder of ChiChi Foods. Alongside Izzy Gorton, they created a brand that’s redefining breakfast food with an innovative twist. What started as a passion for good food and better ingredients has grown into a company that’s making waves in the food space, one bite at a time.S7 Episode 47: 9/09/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Chiara MunziFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://chichifoods.com/ Instagram: @chickpeaoats https://www.instagram.com/chickpeaoats/
“Set it and forget it” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Paige Aileen, who is the founder and owner of Paige Aileen Design. She creates websites that are specifically designed for entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their income with courses, products, and other sources of passive income. She also is a professional dancer, balancing both design & dance in her daily grind.S7 Episode 46: 09/04/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Paige AileenFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.paigeaileendesign.com/ Instagram: @paigeaileendesign https://www.instagram.com/paigeaileendesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paigeaileendesign/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigeaileendesign
“What are you afraid is going to happen if you achieve the goal you want to have” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Adina Kroll, who is an Identity and Business Coach and certified NLP practitioner for Visionary Entrepreneurs. She helps $10K+/month entrepreneurs figure out why their success feels so fucking exhausting. Most business coaches focus on growth strategies. She focuses on why successful people can only access their best performance when everything's falling apart (but they don't know that).S7 Episode 45: 9/02/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Adina KrollFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://adinakroll.com/ Instagram: @adinakroll www.instagram.com/adinakroll/ X: @KrollAdina Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adinakroll
“Be the best version of yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Jordan McDaniel, who is one of the founders of Ruzo Coffee in North Boulder, Colorado. Jordan and his twin brother Matthew launched Ruzo as a Japanese-inspired coffee shop that blends minimalist design with a strong sense of community. From locally sourced pastries and sandwiches to a serene, wood-lined space that invites you to slow down, Ruzo is redefining what a neighborhood coffee shop can be."S7 Episode 44: 08/28/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Jordan McDanielFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.ruzocoffee.com/ Instagram: @ruzocoffeeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruzocoffee/