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51. Kyle Duford: Executive Creative Director at The Brand Leader Nov 17, 2021

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Today on Live Life in Motion, I talk with Kyle Duford. Kyle is the executive creative director for The Brand Leader in Greenville, SC. Kyle found success early on in his professional life starting out as a magazine editor and writer who turned to content and branding. He has worked for companies like Nike, Men’s Health and Dr. Martens.

Kyle has a story like all of us and in this conversation, he opens up about personal struggle trying to figure out who he really was. He recently released his first book, “Twice Found” an autobiographical story of how his life has changed and how he and his wife found each other again after twenty-years without speaking.

Kyle Duford:

https://thebrandleader.com/team/kyle-duford/

“Twice Found”

https://www.amazon.com/Twice-Found-Getting-Second-Understanding-ebook/dp/B09KQZ1CTV

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50. Kent Barber: Founder & CEO at Daybreak Investors Nov 10, 2021

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Today on Live Life in Motion, I talk with Kent Barber. Kent recently founded his company Daybreak with the mission to bring light to customers by building relationships, crafting memorable experiences, and serving others. We talk through his career and how challenging moments have made him the person he is today. Kent is passionate about supporting his family, building up others and working on projects he loves.

49. Wes Carter: A New Earth Project / President at Atlantic Packaging Nov 03, 2021

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Today on the Live Life in Motion, I talk with Wes Carter. Wes is the President at Atlantic Packaging. He recently teamed up with Peter King and the global surfing community to create A New Earth Project. A New Earth Project is a collaboration between the global surfing community and the industrial packaging supply chain. Their mission is to rid the oceans of plastic pollution.

Wes is the driving force behind the company’s sustainability initiative and its commitment to making real and lasting change. As a lifelong surfer, traveler, and outdoorsman, Wes’s link with the global surfing community helps connect the pieces between the ambassadors of the ocean and the leaders in the packaging supply chain who can enact this change.

A New Earth Project:

https://anewearthproject.com/

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48. Britt Barker: Musician / Producer Oct 27, 2021

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Today on Live Life in Motion I bring you the conversation I had with Britt Barker. Britt is a musician and music producer. Some of you might know him as the son of former Clemson University President Jim Barker. Britt has found a sense of peace and balance in his life, but it wasn’t always that way. We discuss his journey to where he is today and how he got through some dark times including going to jail for 90 days, being bunk mates with a gang member, and overcoming an addicted to heroin and pain pills. Follow Britt: https://www.instagram.com/catchtherise/?hl=en *It’s time to get a NEW mattress!! www.engineeredsleep.com USE code LIVE10 for 10% off* New Website: www.LiveLifeInMotionPodcast.com

47. Laurie Woolever: Lieutenant to the late author, TV host and producer Anthony Bourdain Oct 20, 2021

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Laurie is a writer and editor, and for nearly a decade, worked as the lieutenant to the late author, TV host and producer Anthony Bourdain. Laurie Woolever: http://lauriewoolever.com/books Laurie has written for the New York Times, Vogue, GQ, Food & Wine, Lucky Peach (RIP), Saveur, Bloomberg, Dissent, Roads & Kingdoms, and others. “In 1996, I earned my bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, after which I moved to New York, dicked around for a few years, then completed the professional training program at the French Culinary Institute, where chef Pascal Béric gave the single best piece of advice I’ve ever received: “Don’t freak out! Freaking out is not gonna help.” I’ve been a private cook, nanny, caterer, writer, busgirl, recipe tester, farm hand, public speaker, video store clerk, and an editor at Art Culinaire and Wine Spectator. In 2016, Ecco (an imprint of HarperCollins) published Appetites: A Cookbook, which I co-authored with Anthony Bourdain. Our second collaboration, World Travel: An Irreverent Guide, was published by Ecco in April 2021, and entered the New York Times bestseller list at #1. In September 2021, Ecco published Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography, which has debuted on the New York Times bestseller list at #7. I co-host a food-focused podcast, Carbface for Radio, with affable shit-stirrer Chris Thornton. I live and work in New York City, and expect that I always will.” Laurie *It’s time to get a NEW mattress!! www.engineeredsleep.com USE code LIVE10 for 10% off* New Website: www.LiveLifeInMotionPodcast.com

46. Billy Martin: Retired New York City Firefighter / 9/11 First Responder Oct 13, 2021

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Today I bring you the conversation I had with Billy Martin. Billy is a retired New York City Firefighter, and he is someone I would define as a hero. We talk about his journey to become a fireman, his day on 9/11/2001 and his life since. We talk about the importance that we can never forget the impact of that day. Billy is an open book and someone I look up to. This is a conversation I will never forget. We can never forget the impact of 9/11 and the lives lost from the terror attacks. Never Forget: https://www.911memorial.org/ *It’s time to get a NEW mattress!! www.engineeredsleep.com USE code LIVE10 for 10% off* New Website: www.LiveLifeInMotionPodcast.com

43. Michael Maness: Former Professional Golfer / Founder of Traveling Country Club Sep 22, 2021

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Today on Live Life in Motion, I talk with Michael Maness. Michael is a former professional golfer and through his love and passion for the game he help start the Traveling Country Club. We talk through his career and how it got him to where he is today!

Traveling Country Club:

https://travelingcountryclub.com/

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42. Gabbi Jennings: Professional Runner / Adidas Running / Team Boss Sep 15, 2021

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Today on Live Life in Motion, I talk with Gabbi Jennings. Gabbi is a professional runner with Team Boss and Adidas Running. She recently graduated from Furman University where she had an amazing career. Her high school career is absurd. She is the most decorated distance runner in Louisiana’s history...won 44 LHSAA Louisiana state titles, ranging in distance from 400m to 3,200m... captured eight titles in cross country, eight in the outdoor 1,600m, and an additional eight titles in the 3,200m. Gabbi’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/the__gabs/?hl=en *It’s time to get a NEW mattress!! www.engineeredsleep.com USE code LIVE10 for 10% off* New Website: www.LiveLifeInMotionPodcast.com Gabbi’s Furman Career: Jennings was voted the 2020-21 Southern Conference Female Athlete of the Year. She garnered a first-team All-America citation in the 3,000m Steeplechase during the outdoor track season after finishing seventh at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, setting a program record of 9:38.24. She went on to compete in the Olympic trials in the event, where she placed 22nd. Jennings, the 2021 Edna Hartness Furman Female Athlete of the Year, recorded personal bests in each of the last four Steeplechase races of her collegiate career. She qualified for the NCAA East Preliminaries in an unprecedented four events (800m, 1,500m, 5,000m, and 3,000m Steeplechase), but focused her efforts on the Steeplechase. In addition to setting program records of 4:12.60 in the 1,500m and 15:33.59 in the 5,000m during 2021 outdoor season, she won the 1,500m and placed second in the 800m at the 2021 SoCon Outdoor Championships. A three-time All-American in the 3,000m Steeplechase, Jennings also boasts career All-American citations in cross country and indoor track. She holds Furman program records in the indoor mile, plus the outdoor 1,500m 5,000m, 3,000m Steeplechase, and distance medley relay. A three-time NCAA Southeast Region team selection for cross country, she has been honored as an All-SoCon selection in cross country, indoor, and outdoor track. Jennings graduated cum laude with a degree in communications in 2020 then began work on a degree in fine arts during the 2020-21 academic year. She is a member of the SoCon Academic Honor Roll, SoCon Academic All-Conference Team, and USTFCCCA All-Academic Team. A Dean's List honoree, she was the recipient of Furman's 2021 4-D Art Work Award. Jennings volunteers with the Greenville Children's Hospital. She signed a professional contract to continue her running career with Team Boss and has completed a sponsorship deal with adidas.

41. Jeff Dezen: Founder & President at JDPR / Coach / Mentor Sep 08, 2021

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Today on Live Life in Motion, I talk with Jeff Dezen. Mr. Dezen is someone I’ve looked up to for a long time. From learning how he built a successful business to coaching me in youth sports he has impacted my life on several different levels. He is a deep thinker and truly cares about what he does in life. We talk through his life, and how he became the person he is today!

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40. Jake Smith: Owner of Jakes Java in Rincón Puerto Rico Sep 01, 2021

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Today on Live Life in Motion, I talk with Jake Smith. Jake owns and operates Jakes Java in Rincón, Puerto Rico.

I met Jake while visiting Rincón with my beautiful fiancé and we loved his story. After visiting Rincón as a kid, Jake fell in love with the small surf town. Overtime it became special to his heart as you will hear in the episode. After graduating college Jake decided to start a coffee business in the town he loved and ever since he spends the busy season in Rincón! During the off season he lives near Rockaway Beach in New York.

Jakes Java:

https://www.instagram.com/javajakes/?hl=en

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