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The Daily Grind
The Daily Grind is a weekly goal-driven podcast hosted by Midwest native Kelly Johnson, motivating YOU on your ‘daily grind.' Every episode she sits down with a startup founder, business owner, sports professional, industry expert, or social media influencer giving you everyday tips and key takeaways to reaching your goals. Make every day count and as always, keep up the grind! #dailygrind
Episodes
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S7 Episode 46: Paige Aileen | Founder, Web Designer, & Dancer | Paige Aileen Design
“Set it and forget it” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Paige…
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S7 Episode 45: Adina Kroll | Business Coach & NLP Practitioner
“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…
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S7 Episode 44: Jordan McDaniel | Co-founder | Ruzo Coffee
“Be the best version of yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest…
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S7 Episode 43: Amanda Botfeld | Author | Finally Get Your Book Done
“Buzz. Get people having conversations. Conversations are incredibly powerful. You can create buzz. You can create energy” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly…
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S7 Episode 42: Morgan Murdock | Founder | Unbothered Foods
“Keep moving forward” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Morgan…
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S7 Episode 41: Justine Froelker | Speaker, Corporate Trainer, & Author
“Be you” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Justine Froelker, who is…
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S7 Episode 40: Katie Beaumont & Iggy Perillo | Co-founder | Rad Pop
“Happiness is not found in grand gestures, but in the small moments of joy we create for each other. One kernel of kindness at a time” on the Daily Grind ☕️…
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S7 Episode 39: Claire Schlemme | Co-founder & CEO | Renewal Mill
“The more you can build the market for what you got, that is going to be the sustaining, driving impact for what you're trying to do” on the Daily Grind ☕️…
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S7 Episode 38: Justin Abrams | Founder | Aryo Consulting Group
“One word. Solve. Try and solve something everyday” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns…
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S7 Episode 37: Carolyn Haeler | Founder | Mightylicious
“Believe in your gut and in yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special…
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S7 Episode 36: Rosie Goldwasser | Founder | More Than Matcha
“Done is better than perfect” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest…
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S7 Episode 35: Jackson Koorenhof | Owner | Trilogy Coffee
“Serendipity. If something's happening and you feel like it's meant to be, it's not accident, follow your gut and go with it!” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your…
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S7 Episode 34: Amanda Bedell | Owner + Advisor | BBC Business Consulting
“Don't forget the little movements make the big difference at the end of the day” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features…
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S7 Episode 33: Gerald Sutherland | Author + Artist
“Trust the process. Take the time, go through your daily grind. Learn, fail, and implement a new strategy to get you to where you want to be” on the Daily…
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S7 Episode 32: Evelina Kaganovitch | Fashion Copywriter | Evelina Kreative
“Breathe. I encourage you to take a moment and breathe, and assess what you truly want and work backwards to make a plan to achieve it” on the Daily Grind ☕️…
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S7 Episode 31: Robert Padron | Chief People and Experience Officer | Arise
“Create -- you can apply that to anything in life. You can create opportunity for yourself, create success, create leaders. Having a focus on creation will…
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S7 Episode 30: Sarah van Eck | Author
“Having the audacity to do the things you want to do is your superpower” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly…
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S7 Episode 29: Sam Mitchell | Content Creator + Founder | Autism Rocks and Rolls
“I didn't realize I had a gift of gab. My words are turning into gold” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly…
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S7 Episode 28: Chrissy Mellinger | Business Consultant + Mentor
“If something keeps tugging on your heart, it is there for a reason” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly…
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S7 Episode 27: Raechel Van Buskirk and Alexi Wellman | Deviled Egg Company
“Always keep your head in a positive place and know that the challenges that are immediate or overwhelming will pass and it's part of growing. Just keep…
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S7 Episode 26: Rob Gresham | Owner + Founder | ISAAC'S Poultry Market
“Enjoy the grind” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Rob Gresham, who…
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S7 Episode 25: Anna Weis | Olympian + Pro Sailor | SailGP
S7 Episode 25: 6/24/2025 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Anna Weis Audio Credit Intro and Outro: Daniel Chayra Follow Our Podcast: Instagram…
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S7 Episode 24: Nicholas Uzoni | Small Business Owner, Web Designer + Developer
“Don't celebrate your victories too long. It's good to celebrate [accomplishments and milestones], but turn right back, put your head down and get back to…
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S7 Episode 23: Sjoerd Handgraaf | Share Tribe | Chief Marketing Officer
“Think in bets. Ask yourself, would I put my money on this” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson…
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S7 Episode 22: Hannah Kesler | The Money Multiplier | Podcast Host
“Be present and take advantage of the now” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and…
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S7 Episode 21: Dr. Carmen Bell-Ross | SP Grace
“Continue to push past those obstacles, one foot in front of the other, and don't stop” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode…
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S7 Episode 20: Kenneth Ridgell | Ridge Media
“Be present and take advantage of the now” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and…
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S7 Episode 19: Timothy Wingate Jr. | G+F Business & Financial Consulting LLC
“Continue to push past those obstacles, one foot in front of the other, and don't stop” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode…
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S7 Episode 18: Dr. Tom Cowan | Doctor, Author + Speaker
“If you don't want to have a miserable life, don't make sh*t up and don't believe people who do” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This…
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S7 Episode 17: Jon Ostenson | FranBridge Consulting | CEO
“Activity breeds activity” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Jon…
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S7 Épisode 16: Dr. Brenda Schmidt | The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill | Franchise Owner
“Live your life deliciously.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Dr…
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S7 Episode 15: Jessica and Zac Parsons | Honey Moon Coffee | Founders
“The "full-body yes." If you have a decision to make and you're to decide whether or not it's the right decision, listen to your body” on the Daily Grind ☕️…
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S7 Episode 14: Brett Kesler | The Money Multiplier | Owner
“Sometimes you have to align yourself with people that really share your passion, your vision, and your desire” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven…
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S7 Episode 13: Chris Eymann | Sell Wholesale Houses | Founder
"If you can get up everyday and [bring] that consistency, that's a winning attitude and a winning formula” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven…
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S7 Episode 12: Ken Lundin | RevHeat | President + Founder
“When motivation wanes, discipline triumphs” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and…
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S7 Episode 11: Trenton Yoder | Pine Ridge Coffee ☕️
“Don't be afraid to dream big, but stay grounded as well” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson…
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S7 Episode 10: Molly Brubaker | Baby Booty Workout | Founder + Owner
“Find some kind of moxy in yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special…
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S7 Episode 9: Brook Shepard | Mason Interactive | Founder + CEO
“Left foot, right foot” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Brook…
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S7 Episode 8: Emma Grome | Changas de Naranjito | Professional Volleyball Player
“Resilience. Whatever life throws at you, whatever challenges you have to overcome, thinking in a way I’m going to come out of this so much stronger…
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S7 Episode 7: Chad Frick | Songwriter | Artist
“Don’t boo yourself offstage” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Chad…
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S7 Episode 6: Jeff Sauer | MeasureU | Co-Founder
“Game over, game on!” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Jeff Sauer!…
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S7 Episode 5: Zac and Emily Yensen | Balsall Creek | Leadership Team
“How can I drive a positive change?” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special…
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S7 Episode 4: Weston Zimmerman | SynkedUp | CEO + Co-Founder
“What you know is always easier than what you don't know” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson…
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S7 Episode 3: Dana Samuelson | American Gold Exchange | Founder + President
“Do the right thing” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Dana…
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S7 Episode 2: Dmitry Dragilev | TopicRanker | Founder
“Are you living a life true to yourself?” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and…
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S7 Episode 1: Golden Mic Awards; Matt Barkoff | Cold Bear Plunge | Skip Wilson | DRAFT Media Partners | Mollie Engelhart | Sage Region Bistro | Kathya Irias | Spirit Animal Coffee
“Authenticity, that always wins” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests…
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S7 Bonus Episode 1: Kelly Johnson | The Daily Grind | Podcast Host + Founder
“One word. Ownership. Be able to own what you do each and every day” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly…
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S6 Episode 50: Nikita Bykadarov | Malidoso | Founder
“Believe in yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Nikita…
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S6 Episode 49: Anya Cheng | Taelor | Founder + CEO
“Believe in yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Anya Cheng…
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S6 Episode 48: Darius Ross | Leadership DNA | American Arbitrager & Commodities Trader, Philanthropist
“Adversity should drive you and define you” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and…
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S6 Episode 47: Dr. Salvatore Forcina | The American Doctor | Retired Surgeon + Author
“Try to do your best” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Dr…
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S6 Episode 46: Kasper Pihl Tornoe | Question Base | B2B SaaS Co-Founder
“It takes only one action to become a better person” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns…
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S6 Episode 45: Cameron Bishop | Raincatcher | Managing Director
“If you love the work, it's not really a grind” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and…
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S6 Episode 44: Juan Ruiz | Universal Coffee | Co-Founder | National Latte Day | Coffee & Conversation
“Sky’s the limit” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Juan Ruiz, the…
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S6 Episode 43: Alicia Jessop | Ruling Sports | Founder
“Time is a finite commodity and you have to figure out how to navigate to achieve all that you want in life” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven…
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S6 Episode 42: Stefanie Frank | Frankly Good Coffee | Founder
“Be resilient” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Stefanie Frank…
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S6 Episode 41: Mike Bacus | Bacus Vineyards | Co-Owner
“Best day ever” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Mike Bacus, one…
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S6 Episode 40: Michael Chmar | The Board and Brew | Founder
"If it doesn't kill you, it will make you stronger" on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns…
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S6 Episode 39: Bill Forster | CEO Zones | Founder + CEO
“If we can master our communications, we can master conflict” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson…
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S6 Episode 38: Tessa Dellarose | UNC | Women’s Soccer
“Taking the opportunity to get better every single day to improve yourself one way or the other” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This…