The Optimistic Podcast hosted by Forrest Martinez with the episode show notes
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Taira has been an Optimist for over 8 years. When she’s not at the noon class working out with her family, you’ll find her with her family. She talks with us about her upbringing in Oregon, going to the Air Force Academy, and homeschooling her four boys. You …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify As a third grader, Jeff’s dream career was to be the guy who jumped off a truck. This meant his top 3 picks were a stuntman, firefighter, or garbage man. He chose to be a firefighter. From 3am calls about chirping smoke detectors to delivering babies, no two …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify After the law firm Shelly worked at closed, she and her husband opened Calhoun Law Firm. Shelly shares what it’s like working with her husband, building a business to fit their family’s schedule and getting ready for their third child! Tune in to the Optimistic Podcast to listen …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify She wasn’t discouraged when her nursing school advisor said she wouldn’t make it. She didn’t let a learning disability stop her. Overcoming many obstacles, Mudgie’s hard work and perseverance helped her achieve her dream of becoming a nurse. Mudgie shares her journey through nursing school to her job …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify 10 years ago I began “Victory 400,” a 312-mile run from Fort Worth to San Antonio to fundraise for wounded warriors. The idea for a fundraiser benefiting our servicemen and women weighed heavily on me for years. Once I pitched the idea the only stipulation was to utilize …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify We see the athletes throw down at the CrossFit Games every year, but do you know what it takes to put on the huge event? It takes manpower from hundreds of volunteers and staff. Coach Mike gives a peek behind the curtain on what it takes to make …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Dr. Aaron Stares is breaking the mold. After specializing in sports medicine and learning the ropes at a traditional physical therapy clinic, he broke out on his own as an entrepreneur. Aaron shares what made him open up his clinic, the Performance Republic, what CrossFitters should know before …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Only a year after finding CrossFit, Coach Mike got the unexpected opportunity to run the 2012 South Central Regional, beginning his 8 year relationship with CrossFit HQ. Coach Mike gives the inside scoop on how he got the job and the exciting and nerve-wracking moments of running the …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Tom Guajardo met Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt at a pool party, proposed to Kelly Ripa (for a screen test), smoked cigars with Gary Busey and got tough love from Tony Plana. You know this Optimist at the gym, you recognize the tiger’s glowing yellow eyes on his …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Empowerment. Strength. Grace. Pride. Listening to your body. These were the words Audrea and Sarah kept coming back to. These ladies talk with Coach Anjo about CrossFitting while pregnant and how it feels getting back into their workout routine postpartum. Tune it to hear these 3 mom’s share …