Why Not Me?

Episode 20: Bob Wheatley - What Are You Searching For? Stop Chasing Things That Don’t Matter!

Bob is an author, podcaster, and former professional athlete. He serves as a co-host of That Singles’ Show, a singles ministry sponsored by KCBI Christian Radio in Dallas. Through his work with That Singles’ Show, Bob has worked with bestselling authors, keynote speakers, and world-class musicians, including people like Rory Vaden, Rachel Cruze, Jason Gray, and Christian Huff. His work has also been featured on nationally syndicated radio stations like WAY-FM and THE FISH. As an author and content creator, Bob has a passion for helping young Christians grow closer to God and experience the love and connection they are missing.
After graduating from the University of Southern California, Bob played four years of professional baseball in the Toronto Blue Jays’ and St. Louis Cardinals’ minor league systems. In his spare time, Bob likes to read, write, hike, and watch sports. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
Contact Bob:
https://bobwheatley.com
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Facebook:
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Episode 19: Laura Jones -The Power To Lead, The Challenges and Responsibilities that follow.

Laura Jones is a certified personal trainer, group fitness trainer, and speed and agility coach with over 20 years of experience. She brings her expertise as a former strength and conditioning coach and competitive high school (two-time national championship team) and college cheerleader at The Citadel into her current training and coaching. She loves working with sports teams and individual athletes, and people of all ages to reach their performance goals. Laura is currently head coach of a competitive high school cheerleading squad. She’s also a member of the Todd Durkin Mastermind Group and contributing author of “What’s Next? Igniting Change & Impact in Health, Fitness & LIFE…NOW!"
Laura has a degree in Youth Ministry and Biblical Studies from Charleston Southern University. She loves people, values community, and passionately pursues her own growth and development. Although Laura is high-energy and enjoys pouring herself into training, writing, speaking, developing people, and creating challenging but functional workouts, she savors slow, quiet mornings with good coffee. She and her husband, Mike, have been married 24 years and they have one son high school and another son in college.
You can find Laura on IG @laurajones_jsf posting creative and affective exercises or email her at ljonesyep@gmail.com

Episode 18: Olivia Tsim: Success Earned, Not Given: How do you define Success?!

Olivia is a 28 year old Welsh international athlete who excels in distances from 3000m all the way up to half marathons. Olivia's personal bests in the 5000m is 16:15 seconds, 10km 33:48 seconds and her Half Marathon time of 1 hour,13 min and 38 seconds, puts her in the top 1% in the world. That takes planning, preparation and dedication each and every day.  Olivia's focus in 2023 will be to compete in shorter distances in track & field and take a break from longer distances. We wish her well in her 2023 running campaign.
 
When Olivia is not prepping her day to fit in her training, she holds down a very important role in the business industry as a fully qualified chartered accountant. 
Olivia worked for 4 years in her field while she studied for her professional level exams before moving into the accounting industry where she became Head of Finance for a very transformational manufacturing company in Wales at the age of 26. 
 
If you wish to contact Olivia and learn more about her and her approach to business and athletic training, please reach out to her at the contact point below.
 
Thank you again Olivia for being a guest on our show! Keep living that Why Not Me mentality!
 
Contact Olivia:
 
Instagram: ojt_runs
 
Linkedin: Olivia Tsim
 
 

Episode 17: Riley Tejcek - Creating a mindset of a champion and serving with a faithful heart

Episode 17 features 1st Lt Riley Tejcek.
So who is 1st Lt Riley Tejcek? Riley Tejcek was raised in Carmel, Indiana and after high school received a softball scholarship to play D1 at George Washington University (GWU). Riley played four years there and graduated with a degree in Political Science. During her freshman year of college she met a Marine Officer Recruiter and fell in love with the Corps. While at GWU, Compton interned for a Congressman working with military policy at Fort Hood. 
1st Lt Tejcek is also the 2022 Marine Corps Female Athlete of the Year, which is awarded to active-duty Marines who demonstrate the best the Corps offers, both in sport and the embodiment of the USMC. Riley's path from college athletics to becoming a marine officer is so impressive. She took her athleticism to the next level by participating in an online combine for Team USA Bobsled and has since represented Team USA in the North American Cup and the National Team Push Championships. She qualified for the Junior World Championships in Austria and recently became 2022-2023 National Team member, with future aspiration to become an Olympic athlete in 2026.
 
Riley recently competed with her mother, Annmarie Tejcek, on the show Lingo. They won the jackpot by correctly guessing the winning word, “talent.  Lingo features four teams competing in matches where they are given one letter of a word and have five tries to guess the answer within 10 seconds. The top-two scoring teams compete for the jackpot. If you want to catch Riley competing on the show with her mom Annmarie, please check it on Paramount +. 
This episode delivers in many ways and Riley delivers a message of hope, leadership and inspiration. 
Finally, please click on the link below to vote for Riley in Ms Health & Fitness competition. Good luck Riley, we are supporting you every step of the way!
https://mshealthandfitness.com/2023/riley-tejc?fbclid=PAAabo8akrlWVpZ3RWc3XiyMQw18EQT4kr_ABWpWFiP-UE6y5KJOkGgt876vw
If you want to Follow or Contact Riley, you may do so by reaching out to her via Instagram @
Instagram:
@riley.tejcek
Tag:
Instagram: @davidpoho94
Facebook: David Pohorence
 
 
 
 

Episode 16: Pete Holman - How Overcoming Obstacles Can Lead You To Success in Life and Business

Pete Holman is a Physical Therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and former US National TaeKwon-Do champion and team captain. He has worked with professional athletes and strength coaches from the MLB, NFL, NBA, UFC, X-Games and professional race car team SunEnergy1.
 
Pete's dedication to advancing the fitness industry inspired him to create multiple products that impact fitness enthusiasts and athletes worldwide. His first product, The Functional Training Rack, was licensed to Perform Better. His second product, the RIPCORE-FX, was acquired by TRX and is now referred to as the TRX Rip Trainer and is one of the best rotational training modalities on the planet. In 2019 Pete created the world’s first plate loaded hip thrust machine, called the Glute Drive, and licensed it to Nautilus; it is their number one selling piece of commercial strength training equipment of all time. In 2021 Pete re-designed the Rip Trainer and made it into a two-in-one Golf swing training aid called the GolfForever Swing Trainer, now endorsed by the #1 golfer in the world Scottie Scheffler and available at Dicks Sporting Goods and PGA Superstores. Finally, in 2022, in conjunction with Escape Fitness, Pete launched the world’s first Loaded Carry, Sled Push combo machine called the Escape Barrow.
 
An IDEA FIT 2022 “Fitness Leader of the Year” award recipient, Pete presents for IDEAFIT, writes for IDEA Fitness Journal, PTontheNet, STACK magazine and IronMan Magazine, has appeared on national tv shows like the Dr’s and the Steve Harvey show and can be heard on podcasts from around the world.
 
Contact Pete Holman: Copy and paste link below into your browser to get in touch with Pete and to follow him on social media.
Web:   www.PH1Performance.com

Episode 15: Dr. Carleigh Golightly - Identifying You, Your Health - The Options & Differences - Naturopathic Medicine vs Traditional Medicine

Dr. Carleigh Golightly is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Founder of EmpowerMed Clinic and speaker.
Dr. Golightly discovered naturopathic medicine through her own struggles with crippling anxiety, hormonal imbalance, and IBS. Frustrated with the pills and lack of guidance her doctors offered, she began to look outside the box seeking the truth about what it really means to be healthy. Through years of personal research, a relentless pursuit of optimal nutrition, and evidence-based supplementation, she was able to overcome her own health issues. It was that experience that inspired her to become a Naturopathic Doctor and help others do the same.
EmpowerMed uses the same principles that helped Dr. Golightly become well - centuries-long healing wisdom combined with modern science - to create a highly individualized approach to healthcare with each and every patient.
EmpowerMed's mission is to empower patients with the knowledge they need to address the root cause of disease so they may lead powerful and impactful lives.
Contact Dr Golightly:
Empower Med Clinic:
https://www.empowermedclinic.com/drgolightly
Instagram:
@dr.carleighgolightly
Email:
info@empowermedclinic.com
 
 

Episode 14: Jill Koehler - Who Helps Shape, Guide and Influence Your Path?

Jill Koehler is the associate dean for career development for Quinnipiac University’s School of Business. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in Teaching from Quinnipiac University.  Before returning to her alma mater in 2006, she spent 10 years at the Yale School of Management’s Career Development Office in New Haven, CT where she held positions in recruiting, operations, and analytics and technology.  At Quinnipiac, Jill runs three annual career fairs, on-campus recruiting, counsels over 500 students per semester, runs a career boot camp, and etiquette dinners, and teaches a required career development course for business students. 
Jill presents regularly to student groups, prospective students, alumni, and parents.  She is the proud recipient of the 2011 Center of Excellence Award for Service to Students.  Jill lives with her partner, Rick, has two biological teenage daughters, Madelyn (18) and Hannah (20), 2 stepchildren, Aidan (19), Maddy (17) and a bonus child, Peter (19) and lives on a serene lake in Wolcott, CT
 
Contact Jill:
LinkedIn: Jill Koehler
Quinnipiac University: jill.koehler@quinnipiac.edu

Episode 13: Cortez Adams - Developing and Growing Your Entrepreneurial Skillset and Mindset

After a serving in the US Army and then as a reservist in the National Guard as a Paratrooper, Cortez transitioned to the tech industry in 2014 and quickly gained experience in everything from Project Management to Solution Architecture and even Software Deployments. He leveraged his previous background in Banking and has found a niche within the Financial Technology space. In this short time he’s successfully managed multimillion dollar projects for Mizuho Bank in Tokyo and Banco Estado in Chile and many more here in the States. 
In 2022 Cortez was nominated for the Silicone Valley Business Journals 40 Under 40. He’s now looked to as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Digital Banking and Payments Trends by Regional Banks and Credit Unions alike. He now serves as Director of Partnerships and Procurement at Lumin Digital- a Cloud Based FinTech Firm based in San Ramon, California and helps spearhead the organizations Diversity and Inclusion efforts. 
But when he's not traveling for a conference providing thought leadership to Bankers or managing his 200+ vendor relationships (which include names like Zelle, AWS, Apple & Fiserv), Cortez & his wife are quietly building a vacation rental empire. With properties in 6 US Cities, Jamaica and now Mexico. He holds degrees in Business and Information Systems from Fairleigh Dickinson University along with multiple IT Certifications. Somehow, he continues to thrive in both Tech & Real Estate with no plans of stopping! 
Contact Cortez:
Instagram: executive_tez
Facebook: Cortez Adams
Web: https://flow.page/cortezadams
 
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Episode 12: Lisa Herrington - Living Your Passion, Serving With Your Heart

Lisa is the Co-Founder and Owner of FIT House Davis. After almost a decade in marketing and public relations, Lisa followed her passion, took the leap and opened a full-service boutique fitness studio which employs 28+ people and offers a large variety of classes per week. Lisa spends her days managing the business alongside her partners,  training her clients and teaching group fitness classes. Lisa truly loves what she does and often calls it "movement therapy." Helping folks get their body and their mind right.
Lisa believes in making Self-Care and Exercise a Priority — Lisa says "Prioritizing self-care is not a selfish act. It means you are being mindful of your own needs ,enabling you to better care for others. I am the mom of four children and I know that my early morning runs help me focus on daily tasks and the needs of my family. Without the release that happens when I exercise, I would be overly stressed, less patient and I would have less energy to give to the people who need me most. As a trainer, I encourage clients to write down acts that fill their cups up and do 1–2 of these daily. Whether it’s a run, massage, meditation or a walk with a friend, self-care is essential for overall well-being."
Lisa is also an Amazon best selling author of Your Amazing Itty Bitty Grief Book: 15 Chapters on how to support family and friends on their journey. 
Lisa was truly an amazing guest and please reach out to her if you would like to know more about her or her fantastic fitness studio in Davis, California.
 
Contact Lisa:
 
Fithouse Davis - info@fithousedavis.com
Instagram: fithouse davis
Facebook: FIT House
 
Itty Bitty Grief Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Amazing-Itty-Bitty%C2%AE-Grief/dp/1950326470
 

Episode 11: Angela Gallo Wilkinson - Weight Loss & Health Management it is a personal journey- not one size fits all!

Angela founded, Total Nutrition Technology (TNT) is 1993 due to her own struggles with weight and health. Angela understood that when it comes to weight loss & health management it is a personal journey- and one size does not fit all.
TNT's mission is to help others sift through all of the misinformation we have been bombarded with by our society and help each individual find what is best for them and their lifestyle. TNT specializes in weight loss, health management ( gut health, autoimmune, diabetes, food sensitivities, hormonal balance, micronutrient deficiencies and more) and sports performance. TNT is physician endorsed and has helped thousands achieve and sustain their goals.
TNT has a comprehensive approach that addresses the entire individuals needs. Starting with an extensive assessment & followed by a custom-built nutrition plan & exercise guidelines. TNT ensures it fits everyone's lifestyle & dietary objectives. TNT's goal is to not only help others attain their goal but more importantly how to sustain their results.
TNT has a passionate team of Dietitians and Health Educators who work with individuals 1:1, every step of the way. TNT works with clients in person as well as remote. Lastly, TNT also has a corporate wellness division and provides on-site wellness services for many of our local Charlotte businesses.
 
Contact Angela:
Total Nutrition Technology Charlotte -
https://www.totalnutritiontechnologycharlotte.com/
Facebook:
Total Nutrition Technology
Instagram:
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Email:
info@tntgetfit.com