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Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila, where we are honor the importance of mental health and community! I am Kristen M. Olson, your host, and I am a former D1 collegiate athlete, 5X CrossFit Games competitor (2nd, 2011 #team), 25+ yrs of entrepreneurship + Coaching, and I have 3 rescue pups (my heart). I am great at fitness and business, but excellent at fun. AND I know one thing is true, almost nothing is as it seems- so let’s talk truth(s)! Join me and other mission driven humans as we question a ...
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“You must go beyond being an ally- to accomplice, even though you're not a true stakeholder. Their challenges are your challenges." - Nizhoni Smocks Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today’s enlightening episode, your host Kristen Olson sits down with the inspiring Nizhoni Smocks to explore the journey from perfectionism to embraci…
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“Let's give it a shot. Like, let's try.'" — Stacy Claycomb Stiell Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today's episode, we sit down with Stacy Claycomb Stiell, a pediatric audiologist and real estate investor with a passion for creating unique Airbnb experiences. Stacy shares her and her husband, DJ, journey into property management, …
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“And the truth is, I have no idea what's next. My intentionality at this point is to grow this podcast, and quite simply bring together good people doing good things." — Kristen Olson Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we're celebrating a major milestone: 200+ episodes! Join me as I RE-introduce …
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"Inner Guidance: The answers are usually within you." — Nicole Kernohan Welcome to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! Today, we're joined by the inspiring Nicole Kernohan, a high-performance coach and COO of Elevated Worldwide. In this episode, Nicole and I explore the transformative power of language, mindset, and belief in overcoming life's challeng…
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“Some of my worst mental health moments probably were things that taught me so much about myself and about the world and about my role in it." — Jenni Crumpton Ross Welcome to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In this special episode on Mental Health Awareness, we are joined by Jenni Crumpton Ross, the CEO and founder of Kula for Karma. Jenni shares …
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"It's hard to see those next steps, those next opportunities when you're dissociated, when you're depressed, when you're crying in your bed, when you're, like, so anxious you're going to go out of your skin." — Laura Mahony Welcome to another episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today’s episode, "LUX NEURO," host Kristen Olson sits down wi…
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"Everyone says, follow your passion. Do something. And so I just thought, what about watches? Like, that's what I love." — Brian Dougherty Welcome to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! Today’s guest is Brian Dougherty, whose transformative journey from a finance major and real estate professional to a Navy SEAL and entrepreneur is nothing short of ast…
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It's not so much of what money or what income we can bring, but it's more what can we do for our community.” - Sandra Carreon Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today's episode, "216. From Jalisco to Colorado: Sandra Carreon's Journey in Crafting Authentic Tequila," host Kristen Olson sits down with Sandra Carreon, a passionate entr…
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"I didn't realize that mushrooms were neuroplastic and could help you heal your own negative thought patterns and your traumas and addiction and PTSD and all these different things." — STEPHANIE MOYAL, Co-Founder of Troop Welcome to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In this episode, host Kristen Olson chats with Jake Mellman and Stephanie Moyal, the …
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“Rich people believe ‘I create my life.’ Poor people believe ‘Life happens to me.’” — T. Harv Eker Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila podcast! In this episode, host Kristen M. Olson chats with Fred Moskowitz, an expert in note investing, to demystify finances and the mindset required for financial freedom. Fred shares valuable insights into ove…
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1) Interning for "Late Night with David Letterman" -- can people still start their M&E careers that way? 2) CNN Digital role; 3) Launching first live news streaming service; 4) The "Great Big Story" story; 5) CNBC and NBC News OTT products; 6) Partnership with Pluto; 7) What was the inflection point where streaming became "real"? 8) Current Allen M…
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"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." - John Wooden Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, where authentic conversations reign! Today, we're thrilled to have Dean Mercado, a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and founder/CEO of Dean Mercado company, joining us. Dean delves into his journey f…
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“I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart.” -Vincent van Gogh Welcome to another inspiring episode of Turmeric & Tequila with your host, Kristen Olson! Today, we are excited to welcome Amanda Corrales, founder and executive director of Avante Garde, an organization passionately committed to supporting emerging artists in Colorado. …
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“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” – Sherry Anderson In this inspiring episode of Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, host Kristen Olson sits down with Aaron Varcasio, the passionate chapter captain of Team Red, White and Blue (RWB) in Denver. They dive deep into the significance of community involvem…
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1) Paul's career background-- Technicolor, Disney, Discovery, Struum; 2) Paul's mentor and move into strategy; 3) Getting the call from Disney; 4) The "moment when my career trajectory changed"; 5) How to use viewer data to be cool at cocktail parties ; 6) QuickPlay's focus on Tier 1 customers; 7) QuickPlay's USP: architecture and culture; 8) Quick…
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“A lot of people notice when you succeed, but they don't see what it takes to get there.’ -Dawn Staley As a female athlete I could not be more excited AND impressed by what the women of the NCAAW basketball have done (are doing) and how they showed everyone- basketball fan or not- that you should be watching some of the biggest rising stars in our …
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I am so excited for this conversation and to welcome back, THE Rosa Jad and THE Clare Sobon! This is an absolutely fun and informative conversation between three real friends sharing their real journeys in entrepreneurship. We are different ages, races, born in different countries, and have all started different businesses- different ways. Rosa is …
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“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” ~William A. Foster Let’s get informed on our food and why quality AND morality matter in the farming world! I am excited to welcome Larry Lempka, local owner of …
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“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” -George Addair I am excited to welcome fellow entrepreneur, podcaster, and CrossFitter, Tamara Ghandour, to the T&T mic! As a business and fitness standout, Tamara shares her journey of personal and professional evolution with success, failure, and a huge passion for humans being humans.…
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1) Kevin's background at Lucasfilm, Electronic Arts, Walt Disney Pictures, and Zynga; 2) Learning about merchandising, gaming, and communities when launching the Pokémon franchise to the USA; 3) Why EA (Sims franchise) and Zynga (Words with Friends) highlighted the powerful combination of content, gaming, and communities; 4) Genesis of Bold Baking …
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1) Scott's career background starting with device drivers at Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC); 2) Current role leading SeaChange's advertising team; 3) SeaChange's end-to-end streaming platform; 4) Advertising solutions including pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll and creating custom FAST channels on the fly; 5) Innovations such as side-by-side adver…
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"At The End, It's Not About What You Have Or Even What You've Accomplished. It's About Who You've Lifted Up, Who You've Made Better. It's About What You've Given Back." — Denzel Washington I am extra excited about this conversation as a lifelong Colorado athlete! Today we welcome hometown hero, Jake Plummer, to the T&T mic. Jake is a football great…
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“It's the possibility that keeps me going, not the guarantee.” ― Nicholas Sparks That’s right- 48.6 miles in four days- also known as The Dopey Challenge, by Run Disney! I am excited to share how and why I took this challenge on as I am not a competitive runner, nor had I run more than a few miles at a time in years! I break down my experience with…
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“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” -Maya Angelou I am so excited for this conversation because we get to highlight a fellow Colorado born creative! Lil Fresh Sam is a born and raised Denver, Coloradan and has followed her creative fashion designi…
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“Success doesn't come to you; you go to it.” ― T. Scott McLeod Yes, this is our annual podcast reviewing 2023 and getting intentional for what we want in the new year, 2024! Ashley joins me once again to discuss some major events of 2023 worldwide and personally and we both run through our T&T 2023 Review, 2024 Preview: Intentions/ Goals Worksheet.…
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1) Steve's career background- "Silicon Valley meets Hollywood"; 2) The problem to solve-- universal search within the OTT operating system; 3) How is it possible your title doesn't show up in search even if it's in your library? 4) Why/how the search algorithm optimizes the platform's monetization-- not the apps; 5) Search vs. CTV/platform marketin…
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1) Evan's 2023 wrap up; 2) The media universe "death stars" getting bigger; 3) Consolidation of advertising market under Google, Meta, and Amazon (60%); 4) Why are the media giants getting into sports in a huge way? 5) "We left the last era of media four years ago when Disney went to DTC.... chasing Netflix towards a business model that doesn't wor…
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1) Keith's background in theater and film; 2) Moving into digital media and then streaming media; 3) Space Mob's focus on creating FAST channels and creating series; 4) FAST market under pressure as platforms are cutting back channels; 5) Focus on entertainment sports streaming such as pickle ball; 6) Minimum viable FAST channel needs 150 hours to …
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“This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive.” -Alice Waters Hi Guys, I am excited about this one! We have local cocktail fam in the house and these are not your average college creations- these are top notch beverages to impress your friends, family, and your…
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“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” —Nelson Mandela Colorado entrepreneurs unite! I am excited about this conversation and to welcome Keisha Mathes, Founder and Owner of Herbal Honey to the T&T mic! Keisha is a fellow Colorado based entrepreneur that turned he…
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"It's easy to play pretty well if you play hard. Things start working in your favor." -Terry Rozier That’s right, we are at episode 200 and I am THRILLED about this milestone. I have to start this with sincere gratitude for everyone that has facilitated in this podcasting journey of mine- I would not be here without you! From the listeners, audio a…
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1) Katherine's pre-Vizio career background; 2) First job at Vizio 11 years ago; 3) Current role; 4) Vizio as full-service media company including hardware, content, data, advertising, distribution, mobile; 5) Vizio content vetting process; 6) Higher bar for content partnerships, but still lots of new "white space"; 7) Elements of a good content dea…
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“Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.” ― Debra Ruh While diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are gaining momentum across the nation, it seems individuals with accessibility issues have often been left out of the conversation. Enter Roll Mobility, an innovative app that aims to bridge the information gap for people with…
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1) Rachel's career background; 2) Rachel and husband met in kindergarten? I forgot the follow up question about this! 3) Recognizing the wedding video opportunity; 4) Getting started building a large social community; 5) Anatomy of a content licensing deal; 6) Advertising strategy and lack of data visibility; 7) Partnering/competing with CTV and di…
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“To sustain longevity, you have to evolve.” -Aries Spears I am excited to welcome my longtime friend, mentor, and personal practitioner, Dr. Sean Burkhardt, to the T&T mic! As a former D1 athlete and mutil-appearance CrossFit Games athlete (mostly past the age of 30), I made it a point to find the best in the biz to help optimize my own sports perf…
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“All good men and women must take responsibility to create legacies that will take the next generation to a level we could only imagine.” — Jim Rohn I am so excited to welcome the Women’s Lacrosse coaching staff of my alma matter, THE George Mason University! Today is a special convo since it has been 20 years since I competed for the university an…
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“The cosmic spotlight isn't pointed at you; it radiates from within you.” -Marianne Williamson Let’s face it, with social media and technology we are ALL under the spotlight in some capacity. Some more than others, but the mental health and awareness strategies navigating any spotlight can be used by us all. I am excited to welcome Caitlin Spears t…
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“Whoever renders service to many puts himself in line for greatness - great wealth, great return, great satisfaction, great reputation, and great joy.” -Jim Rohn I am more than excited to have this conversation- it has been over 20 years in the making! Today I welcome best-selling author, coach, wealth advisor and most importantly George Mason Univ…
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"I raise up my voice -- not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard." --Malala Yousafzai Welcome back to T&T, where we are oh-so passionate about fellow podcasting family especially the ones Amplifying Unheard Voices like Bethany Hawkins is! On today's episode, we have a remarkable guest who has dedicated her life to ensuring…
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“A good half of the art of living is resilience.” ― Alain de Botton Step into the world of artisanal spirits with 'Red Rocks Vodka: The Story, The Strength, and The Spirit.' Join me and Founder, Ashley Blankenship, on a flavorful journey as we explore the Red Rocks Vodka journey, it’s meticulous craftsmanship, and the captivating spirit of the huma…
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“Through suffering comes wisdom. Through surrender comes faith. Through resilience, comes hope. Keep going.” – Rita Said I am so excited about this conversation as I am welcoming longtime fitness family to the T&T mic, Gabriel (Gabs) Sandoval! Gabriel entered into the CrossFit world about the same time as I did, so we have seen the entire sport and…
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“There is beauty and power in unity. We must be united in heart and mind. One world, one people.” – Lailah Gifty Akita We are excited to continue to highlight and focus on the local mission driven humans in Colorado making moves while making impact! Today we have the awesome and determined Founders of Denver Pub Crawl, Ty Sondag and Logan Lakos. De…
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“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill Join us in this episode of Empower & Elevate: The Entrepreneur's Path to Team and Community Triumph, as we sit down with Andrew Dana, the visionary force behind Call Your Mother Bagel Deli and Timber Pizza Co. Discover Andrew's journey from food enthusiast to …
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1) Natalie's current role; 2) Career background from JP Morgan to ESPN; 3) Vevo's global operations-- streaming across 34 distribution platforms including YouTubeTV, Samsung TV+, Pluto, Roku, and Amazon FireTV-- over 800,000 pieces of content; 4) Launching FAST channels; 5) Embracing a data-driven environment; 6) The promise vs. the reality of addr…
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1) Stephen's role and background on Robosoft Technologies; 2) Marquee customers including Discovery+, Magnolia, Global Cycling Network, Food Network, and ESPN; 3) Creating "communities" to enhance engagement and monetization; 4) Engineering and software development outsourcing vs. staff augmentation vs. innovation centers of excellence; 5) Cross de…
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“We all have a responsibility to try and make this world better, whether it's through our work, the causes we champion, the way that we treat people, or the values we impart to the next generation.” -Daniel Lubetzky “Unraveling Beliefs and Values: A Journey to Self-Discovery," the thought-provoking podcast that takes you on a captivating exploratio…
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“Attitude reflects leadership… captain.” - Julius Campbell Join myself and UFC Champion, Matt Brown, as he shares his insights on attitude, leadership, and leading by example in this inspiring conversation. I have had the pleasure of working with Matt in the past and know that he is a man of his word and as good of a human as he is a fighter. Matt …
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"Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” ~ Napoleon Hill I am excited for this conversation today because you know we love ourselves some health, wellness, and leadership on T&T, but we also love the truth! Today we will unpack “The Wellness Trap: How F…
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"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." -Martin Luther King Jr. Hi all, your host here, Kristen Olson, and I am excited to be with you today as we welcome fitness family to the T&T mic, Ausha Ramirez. Ausha is a longtime health professional and she is only 26 years old, but already has a wealth of experience. S…
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1) Background on Imagicomm and INSP "5th ranked cable channel in the U.S."; 2) Media conglomerate including cable, original content distribution, and 13 broadcast networks; 3) "Lunge-free" family/friendly content including "The Cowboy Way", "Legal Action", and Christmas movies; 4) Charlotte-based studios/distribution; 5) Tell family stories without…
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