Best Ashley Geo Podcasts (2024)

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34: Reframing the Health Narrative on Culturally Rich Foods with Ashley Berthoumieux of Mieux by Ashley Nutrition 43:02

1d ago43:02

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Ashley Berthoumieux is a registered dietitian and the visionary behind Mieux by Ashley. She is passionate about guiding women (with an intentional focus on women of color) toward sustainable, health-focused choices for their bodies while championing Health At Every Size™. In this episode, Ashley shares how and why she chose to pursue a career in nu…

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33: Exploring the Intersection of Soul Food and Music with Marwin Brown of Food Fidelity 42:02

17d ago42:02

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Marwin Brown, is an entrepreneur, DJ, and the creative mind behind the food blog, Food Fidelity. Through his platform Marwin showcased his passion for modern soul food and music shines through his family-friendly recipes, all inspired by dope music tracks. In this episode, Marwin shares the origins of Food Fidelity and how, throughout his life expe…

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32: Preserving Black Culinary Narratives through Storytelling with Sheree Williams of Cuisine Noir and The Global Food and Drink Initiative 40:46

1M ago40:46

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Sheree Williams is the founder and executive director of The Global Food and Drink Initiative (GFDI), based in Oakland, California. Since 2009, Sheree has been leading the charge in culinary storytelling as the publisher of the first Black global digital and print culinary lifestyle publication, Cuisine Noir Magazine. Through her visionary leadersh…

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31: How Diverse Voices Impact Philly's Restaurant and Culinary Culture with Ernest Owens of Ernest Media Empire 1:08:59

2M ago1:08:59

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In the highly anticipated season 3 premiere of Table 86, I am joined by none other than Ernest Owens. Ernest is an award-winning journalist, CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC, Editor of Eater Philly, and Political Writer at Large for Philadelphia Magazine. He's also President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and Regional Vice Pres…

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Season 3 Announcement and Update 5:37

2M ago5:37

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Season 3 launches in March 2023, and your host Dr. Geo is checking in to update you on what's been happening since the conclusion of Season 2, his plans for Season 3 (with a few mentions of special guests), and the future of the Table 86 podcast. Also, check out our new podcast art! Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when o…

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Pat Divilly on finding and following your passion 39:13

2M ago39:13

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He's a renowned writer, speaker and podcaster, as well as a Brown Belt in Jiu Jitsu. On this week's episode Pat shared some insights into his work, as well as some practical tools to help improve your mindset and daily life. We had a great chat about his journey, starting out as a fitness coach with some doubts about his future, to becoming an inte…

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Gianni Grippo on drilling, countering the leg-lock meta, and the ideal competition routine 42:51

8M ago42:51

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He's a multiple time Nogi World Champion at the Black Belt level, as well as one of the most experienced competitors on the scene today. On this week's episode Gianni shared some insights into his early training, rising through the ranks in the famed Renzo Gracie Academy, before furthering his training at the equally renowned Marcelo Garcia Academy…

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Jason Rau – your favourite grappler’s favourite grappler 42:13

1y ago42:13

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He's known as one of the most skillful and innovate grapplers in the world, with wins over many world-class opponents. On this week's episode the New York native and Black Belt under UFC legend Matt Serra shared some interesting stories of training in NYC during it's time as the Mecca for grappling innovation. He also discussed some of his thoughts…

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Owen Livesey on his Judo career, competing without expectations, and how to improve your wrestling skills 42:21

1+ y ago42:21

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He's a commonwealth games Judo champion and a recent ADCC qualifier, with one of the most impressive highlight reels in the sport. On this week's episode Owen shared some insights into the challenges he faced while attempting to qualify for the Olympic Games, as well as the contrast in how he feels competing in grappling competitions nowadays. We a…

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Jeremy Skinner on problem solving, positional training, and being a student of the game 30:19

1+ y ago30:19

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Today's guest is Aussie Black Belt Jeremy Skinner. He's one of the most successful grapplers from down under, and a recent ADCC Trials winner. We had a great chat about everything from skill development, to coaching, to competing at ADCC. Jeremy also shared some of the keys to his success, as well as some interesting ideas on his approach to studyi…

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Oliver Taza on body language, learning from setbacks, and Gordon Ryan’s key to success 51:51

1+ y ago51:51

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He's a multiple time ADCC Trials winner and one of the top ranked -77kg grapplers in the World. On this week's episode, Taza shared some great insights into Team New Wave and their training methods, lessons he's learned from his teammates, and some of the challenges he has overcome throughout his career. He also detailed some of his ADCC preparatio…

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Ashley Williams on self-talk, professionalism, and learning from other sports 36:51

1+ y ago36:51

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He's an ADCC Trials winner, Polaris Professional Champion, and one of the top ranked grapplers in the world, Ash Williams. On this week's episode, the Welsh standout shared some insights into his training schedule, and what it takes to build a successful team. We also had an interesting discussion about the past, present, and future of the sport. G…

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Dr. Ian Dunican on sleep for performance, jetlag, and working with McLaren F1 Team 1:02:55

1+ y ago1:02:55

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Today's guest is one of the world's leading researchers in the areas of sleep science, jet lag and travel, chronobiology, shiftwork, performance, and more. Ian shared some great insights into the world of sleep and performance, from his many years of research. We had a great chat about some of the misconceptions when it comes to sleep, as well as s…

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Santeri Lilius on winning ADCC Trials, and creating the right training environment 27:16

2y ago27:16

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He's an ADCC Trials Champion and one of the most successful European grapplers in recent years. In this week's episode the Finnish Black Belt breaks down his recent Trials win, how his journey has taken him to running his own gym in Spain, and also some of the lessons he's learned from his military experience in Finland. New Leg Lock Instructional:…

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Geo Martinez on his breakthrough wins, the next generation of grapplers, and his passion for the sport 51:42

2y ago51:42

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He's a 3x EBI champion, ADCC veteran, and owner of one of the most exciting and unique styles in the sport. In this week's episode Geo gives some interesting insights into his early days of training at 10th planet, how he applied his dancing skills to grappling, and some of the struggles he overcame along the way. New Instructional: https://techniq…

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Nick ’Chewy’ Albin on training smart, balancing responsibilities, and giving back 37:43

2y ago37:43

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He's one the most respected and popular coaches in the world, with a wealth of experience from years of training, competing, and coaching at all levels. On this week's episode, the Kentucky native shares his thoughts and expertise on making a living in the sport, balancing the many aspects of life while keeping a high standard in competition, as we…

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Jon Thomas on coaching, self-learning, and becoming a successful athlete 44:27

2y ago44:27

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He's a brown belt world champion , and one of the most well known coaches in the sport. In this week's episode the Alliance Black Belt shared some great idea's on how to improve in all aspects of the game, his coaching/learning style, as well as some interesting stories from his many years at the top of the sport. Support and Connect: Support the p…

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Ethan Crelinsten on The B-Team, ADCC, and life outside the sport 36:51

2y ago36:51

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He's a founding member of The B-Team, Black Belt under John Danaher, and multiple time ADCC Trials winner. In this week's episode the Canadian grappling standout shared some of the lessons he learned from training with the Danaher Death Squad, how The B-Team set up and structure their training, and also some great stories from his many years compet…

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Keith Krikorian on 10th Planet, wrestling, and the challenges of elite competition 29:38

2y ago29:38

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He's a 10th Planet Black Belt, an ADCC veteran, and one of the most active grappling competitors in the world. This week's guest is San Diego's own Keith Krikorian. We had a great chat about Keith's early days in the sport, and how he incorporated his wrestling into his Jiu Jitsu. We also discussed his process for gaining experience in competition,…

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Athletic preparation, high performance, and the mind/body connection – with Adrian O’Brien 44:30

2+ y ago44:30

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This week's guest is renowned Irish performance coach Adrian O'Brien. We took a deep dive into topics related to performance, both on and off the mats. Adrian shared some great ideas from his vast coaching experience and study of sport science, in his usual down to earth manner. There's some great takeaways about everything from recovery to develop…

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Max Lindblad on training in Sweden, the challenges of being an athlete, and working in a prison 22:47

2+ y ago22:47

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He's a World Champion at the Brown Belt level, and one of the top European grapplers. This week's guest is Swedish Black Belt, Max Lindblad. Max shared some great stories from his journey through the sport, and we had a great chat about some of the obstacles he's faced along the way, as well as the lessons learned in overcoming them. It was also in…

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Adam Benayoun on goal setting, skill development, and training with legends like Marcelo Garcia and Ryan Hall 28:42

2+ y ago28:42

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He's someone who has experience competing and winning major championships through all belt levels over the past decade. On this week's episode Adam talks about his humble beginnings, to training at Marcelo Garcia's academy in New York, and eventually moving on to train and coach at 5050 Jiu Jitsu in Virginia, and the lessons he's learned along the …

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30: The Transferable Skills that Food Blogging Builds with Meiko Temple of Meiko and the Dish 39:58

2+ y ago39:58

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In the Season 2 Finale of Table 86 Podcast, we are joined by Meiko Temple. Meiko Temple is a self-taught home cook and the vibrant personality behind the food blog Meiko And The Dish, where she shares fresh and soulful recipes inspired by her upbringing. In addition to being at the helm of her own blog, Meiko is also a very successful freelance cre…

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29: Turning your Weekly Grocery Trip into a Successful Instagram Account with Tracey Johnson of Tracey Joe's 34:59

2+ y ago34:59

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Tracey Johnson is a full-time historian and part-time home cook. She turned her obsession with Trader Joe's into the successful Instagram page Tracey Joe's which features delicious, easy-to-make recipes using Trader Joe's ingredients. In this episode, Tracey shares how a research trip to the National Archives in New York inspired her to start her I…

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Daniel Strauss on qualifying for ADCC as a purple belt, unorthodox strength training, and learning from the past 47:36

2+ y ago47:36

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He's one of the most popular and successful UK grapplers in recent memory, known for his unique and effective strength training methods. On this week's episode, Dan breaks down some of his early successes in the sport, and the difficulties that came along with them. He also touches on his experiences in bouncing back from various injuries, as well …

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28: Using Digital Media to center Diverse Voices in the Wine Industry with Sarita Cheaves of VineMeUp 37:21

2+ y ago37:21

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From podcaster to blogger to author, Sarita Cheaves is a wine media producer with a passion for food and wine. A DC native, she is known for discovering great wines and unique wine pairings and has a WSET (Wine Spirits Education Trust) certification. Sarita's latest launch is a wine activity book titled to be adored by wine enthusiasts and those se…

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27: How to Become a Full-Time Content Creator with Anela Malik of Feed the Malik 47:04

2+ y ago47:04

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Anela Malik is the food and lifestyle influencer at the helm of Feed the Malik. She is a writer, cat lover, and traveler who shares truly tasty treats and experiences with an eye towards thoughtful, intentional consumption. Through her platform she shares diverse food stories, simple recipes and sourdough methods, travel inspiration, and more. In t…

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Table Topic Mini-Episode 4: 10 Stellar Tips and Tools for Content Creation 6:20

2+ y ago6:20

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When it comes to creating stellar social media and blogging content, quality and consistency should always be top of mind. In this Table Topic, we revisit Episode 20 where food and lifestyle blogger Dominek Tubbs of Dom N’ the City gives us the tips and tools she uses to work smarter, to gather inspiration, and to automate her social media and blog…

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Lachlan Giles (Part 2/2) on his ADCC podium, physiotherapy, and PED use in the sport 24:55

2+ y ago24:55

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We're back for part 2 of a conversation with ADCC medalist and Aussie grappling legend, Lachlan Giles. In this week's episode we discuss the prevalence of doping in the sport, as well as his physiotherapy experience and how it applies to training. Lachlan also walks us through his memorable performance from ADCC 2019, as well as much more. Support …

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26: Becoming an Emmy Award Winning TV Host with Kae Lani Palmisano, Host of Check, Please! Philly & Amuse-Bouche Podcast 44:00

2+ y ago44:00

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Kae Lani Palmisano is the Emmy Award-winning host of WHYY's Check, Please! Philly, a television show that explores dining throughout the Philadelphia region as well as the host and writer of WHYY's Delishtory, a digital series on the history of food. She is also the host of a podcast called Amuse-Bouche which explores the food industry's big ideas …

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Lachlan Giles (Part1/2) on improving as a grappler, leg lock innovation, and longevity 33:12

3y ago33:12

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He's an ADCC Absolute medalist, one of the most renowned coaches in the world, and owner of one of the most epic competition performances in recent memory, Lachlan Giles. In the first of a two part episode Lachlan shared some great stories from his journey through the ranks in Australia, how to improve and innovate as a grappler, as well as longevi…

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25: Launching a BBQ Brand with Demond Mullen of SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs 36:33

3y ago36:33

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Demond Mullen (also known as DJ) is the owner of SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs. Based in Willow Grove, PA, SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs are sold at many local retailers in the Philadelphia area including Di Bruno Brothers, Weaver's Way, Kimberton Whole Foods and many more. He describes his products as all natural with multiple layers of flavor that star…

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Table Topic Mini-Episode 3: 20 Black-Owned Spirits Brands to Support 14:02

3y ago14:02

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Did you know that there are more than one hundred Black-owned spirits brands? If you're interested in imbibing in a few (but don't know where to start), then this is the episode for you. In this this table topic mini-episode, we revisit Episode 17: Building a Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Brand, where I was joined by Sean McCloud, the founder and ow…

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24: Why All Chefs Need to Travel with Chef Cleophus Hethington Jr. of Triangular Traded Spices 38:35

3y ago38:35

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Chef Cleophus "Ophus" Hethington is a talented chef from Miami who has been featured in Cuisine Noir, Atlanta Magazine, Eater, and the Miami Herald. Beginning his career in the U.S. Navy, Chef Ophus has a passion for traveling, and specifically how the African diaspora has historically and continues to impact the cuisine and spices of the world. He…

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Table Topic Mini-Episode 2: How to Plan an Epic Event 7:10

3y ago7:10

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In this Table Topic Mini-Episode, we head back to our Season 2 Premiere (Episode 13), when special event curator and culinary enthusiast Adeola Sokunbi gave us insight on planning and executing top notch events. Adeola has combined her personal love for food and professional expertise in connecting people to create Yolaskitchen. Yolaskitchen starte…

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23: Cultivating Authenticity as a Food Blogger with Marta Rivera Diaz of Sense and Edibility 41:46

3y ago41:46

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Marta Rivera Diaz is a formally trained chef with more than 25 years of cooking and baking experience. She created her blog Sense & Edibility to encourage advanced and novice cooks, alike, to explore and succeed at executing culinary fundamentals and techniques never before explained to them. Marta melds her multicultural background and extensive t…

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Table Topic Mini-Episode 1: The Best Black-Owned Food Trucks 10:56

3y ago10:56

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It's National Food Truck Week (June 20th - June 27th)! For our first Table Topic Mini-Episode, we're celebrating with Ariel D. Smith, the founder of The Food Truck Scholar and host of its podcast! Her platform seeks to amplify Black voices in the food truck industry, educate current and aspiring food truckers, and inspire those in and beyond the fo…

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22: Pursuing a Second Career as a Professional Chef with Rasheeda Purdie of Ramen By Rā 31:32

3y ago31:32

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From styling A-List celebrities on Fifth Avenue to working under the tutelage of famous chefs like Marcus Samuelson and JJ Johnson, Chef Rasheeda Purdie boasts an impressive resume full of vibrant experiences, all of which she has poured into her ramen business, Ramen by Rā. Launched during the global pandemic, Ramen by Rā offers exclusive “dine-in…

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Bonus Episode: Introducing "Table Topic" Mini-Episodes and Mid-Season Check-in 4:05

3y ago4:05

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Your host, Dr. Geo Banks-Weston, is here to introduce a new addition to the Table 86 podcast schedule: "Table Topic" Mini-Episodes!!! The best part is that these bite-sized episodes will be 10 minutes or less and packed with tons of valuable information! As you may know, at the end of each episode our guests lead a segment called "Table Topic" wher…

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The best of season 1! Featuring Craig Jones, Dante Leon, Ffion Davies, and more 33:50

3y ago33:50

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It's the mid-season break, and on this week's episode of Inside Position we look back at some of the best stories from the first 10 episodes of season 1. We won't give much away but there's some interesting insights into what it takes to reach the highest levels of the sport. So whether this is your first episode or you're a frequent listener, I ho…

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21: Becoming an International Food & Culture Writer with Margo Gabriel 34:14

3y ago34:14

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Margo Gabriel is a freelance writer and cookbook editor from Boston, MA. Her writing has been published in Boston Art Review, Cuisine Noir, Edible Boston, Fodor’s, Popsugar, the New York Times and Solstice Literary Magazine. Earlier this year, Margo fulfilled a long-term goal of moving abroad to Lisbon, Portugal where she is currently enrolled in a…

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Oliver Geddes on training under Roger Gracie, his short path to Black Belt, and refereeing the biggest events in the world 33:42

3y ago33:42

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He's a Black Belt under Roger Gracie, one of the most active competitors of the past decade, and also one of the most respected referees in the world. This week's guest is UK BJJ legend, Oliver Geddes. Oli shared some interesting lessons he has learned from training with the greatest Jiu Jitsu athlete of all time, as well as the realities of high l…

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Ffion Davies on becoming World Champion, competition mindset, and the struggles of being an athlete 34:32

3y ago34:32

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She's one of the most successful grapplers in the world, a Black Belt World Champion, and an ADCC medalist. On this week's show the Welsh superstar takes us through her journey from being a shy teenager starting Judo, to becoming a Black Belt World Champion in the sport of Jiu Jitsu, along with how she has dealt with various challenges along the wa…

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20. Balancing Content Creation with a Full-time Career with Dominek Tubbs of Dom N' The City 36:50

3y ago36:50

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Dominek “Dom” Tubbs is a food and lifestyle blogger based in Harlem. Through her blog, Dom N’ the City as well as through social media, she has become known as the go-to guide for eating your way through New York City. She is passionate about highlighting businesses from marginalized communities and loves sharing quick and easy recipes for at home.…

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Darragh O Conaill on developing as a coach, the value of competition, and believing in the dream 47:44

3y ago47:44

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He's a European Champion and coach to multiple World and ADCC medalists, Darragh O Conaill. On this week's show, the Irish grappling legend shared some great insight into the challenges he faced after becoming a head coach early in his career, and how he balanced this with his own competition dreams. We also discussed some of our victories and futu…

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Philippe Pomaski on the pressure of being a top prospect, training with world champions, and life beyond Jiu Jitsu 48:23

3y ago48:23

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He's a Black Belt under Leo Vieira, a European Champion, and someone who has been regarded as a top prospect for most of his career. This week's guest is Swiss Jiu Jitsu ace Philippe Pomaski. In this episode we discuss his experiences training with World Champions such as Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida and what sets them apart, as well as the pressures …

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19: Self-Publishing a Cocktail Book with Martina Jackson, Author of After Hours 34:59

3y ago34:59

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Have you ever thought about self-publishing a cocktail book or cookbook but don't know where to begin? Well, today's guest is here to help! Martina Jackson is a professional photographer, food blogger, and founder of Drea & Co. - a lifestyle platform. She recently added the title of self-published author to her resume with her first cocktail book: …

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Craig Jones (Part2/2) on developing his leg locks, training structure, and performing at ADCC 35:54

3y ago35:54

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We're back for Part 2 with Aussie grappling legend Craig Jones. In today's chat, Craig gives some insight in to how he developed his world famous leg lock game, and how he structures his training with the Danaher Death Squad. He also breaks down his ADCC performances along with some interesting and hilarious stories. Support and Connect: Support th…

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Craig Jones (Part 1/2) on his rise in the sport, training with John Danaher, and the realities of chasing the dream 32:31

3y ago32:31

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He's everyone's favourite grappler and owner of the most impressive submission rate in the game. In the 1st of a 2-part episode, Craig takes us through his rise in the sport, and details some of his training with coach John Danaher. He also describes some of the challenges involved in chasing the dream of being a professional grappler. Support and …

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18: Social Media's impact on Black-Owned Food Businesses with KJ Kearney of Black Food Fridays 46:22

3y ago46:22

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KJ Kearney is the founder, creator, and viral social media influencer behind Black Food Fridays. Black Food Fridays is a call-to-action centered around the economic empowerment of Black-owned businesses. Black Food Fridays encourages everyone to support a Black-owned food and/or beverage business every Friday. In this episode, KJ shares how Black F…

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