Keep Moving Forward

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview Christian entrepreneur and author, Jess Connolly.   If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to ensure my future success, your support would be much appreciated.   “You have influence right where you’re at.” You don’t have to be the most successful or most recognized person in the world to be influential. You have influence right where you are at in your life, right at this moment. You have the chance to either positively or negatively impact the lives of those around you simply by being you. So, Jess Connolly wants to know, how will you use that influence? As an entrepreneur, Jess has started a number of different businesses, all aimed at improving the lives of others and giving them the tools t

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview author, athlete, ultra ambassador for The Herren Project Runs initiative, and recovering addict, David Clark. If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to ensure my future success, your support would be much appreciated. “Question what you are capable of.” That is how David Clark ultimately found himself on the road to recovery and saved his own life. In his 20s, it seemed that David had it all. He swiftly climbed the corporate ladder and became an impressively successful businessman. However, beneath these successes David hid a dark secret: an addiction to alcohol, drugs, and food. At his lowest point, David weighed 320 pounds, he had a heart condition, 2 herniated discs, was pre-diabetic

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview recovering addict, ultra-marathoner, and director of The Herren Project (THP) Runs initiative, Pam Rickard.   If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to ensure my future success, your support would be much appreciated.   “I don’t have to run, I get to run.” If you were to ask her, Pam Rickard would say that this is her life’s motto. After having running nearly stripped away from her at the pinnacle of her alcohol addiction, Pam discovered what it really meant to appreciate the sport upon which she based her wellness. As an alcoholic and an athlete for most of her life, Pam knew exactly how she could justify her daily addiction: so long as she could run at least 3 miles a day, she determined that

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview the CEO of the Run Gum Company, and USA Track and Field 800-meter Olympian, Nick Symmonds.   If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to ensure my future success, your support would be much appreciated.   “Find a way.” The mantra of any person who ever wanted to accomplish something greater than himself. No matter the insurmountable odds, the treacherous landscape, the uncertain road ahead, if the desire and passion is great enough, you will find a way. These are words to live by. But how do you go about achieving that courage to push forward no matter what? How do you know that you’ve truly given it your all in pursuit of finding a way to accomplish your dreams? For the answer, we can turn to Ni

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview Disney entrepreneur and founder of Inside the Magic, Ricky Brigante.   If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to ensure my future success, your support would be much appreciated.   “Genuinely strive to do something you enjoy.” Ricky Brigante lives by these words every single day. In pursuing what he loves, he created a successful multi-media driven experience in his one-of-a-kind company, Inside the Magic (ITM). Driven by his passion for all things Disney, Ricky began ITM back in 2005 as a website and a podcast, with the goal of transporting his audience into the parks without having to physically be there. Ricky started with the building of this Disney community, but then expanded into other r

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview Christian author and vlogger Esther Emery.   If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to ensure my future success, your support would be much appreciated.   “I exist even when no one is looking at me.” This is one of the many enlightening conclusions Esther Emery came to in her year living without the internet. Determined to find rest in her tumultuous world, Esther decided the way to begin would be to detach from her online self. No internet, no social media, no credit cards. She would live in a world without the readily available GPS, without a cell phone, without any of the online contact that our generation seems unable to live without. Esther believed that the only chance she might have at d

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview collegiate runner, Multiple Sclerosis battler, and motivational speaker, Kayla Montgomery.   If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to ensure my future success, your support would be much appreciated.   Run with a purpose. That is what Kayla Montgomery does. She uses negative forces in her life to fuel her into making positive progress. This positive shift began with running but now permeates every facet of Kayla’s life. Kayla was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 15. An avid soccer player and all around athlete throughout her childhood, Kayla did not know what to do when MS sidelined her for 8 months due to a loss of feeling in her legs. However, when she regained her mobility,

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview 3x USA track and field Olympian, Olympic gold and silver medalist, and 6x world champion in the long jump, Brittney Reese.   If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to ensure my future success, your support would be much appreciated.   “Trust the process and have faith.” It is easy to get sidetracked from your goals when things get tough. When your journey is plagued with hardship, strife, and struggle. So where does the strength come from to continue on and to, you guessed it, keep moving forward? Brittney Reese knows that this resilience comes from within. Her mental toughness is far more important than this Olympic long jumpers’ physical endurance. As a professional athlete, of course Brittn

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview the founder of Blue Titan Fitness & Self-Defense, Executive Director of Companions for Heroes, and former police officer and SWAT operator, Eric Basek.   If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to ensure my future success, your support would be much appreciated.   “Our legacy is all that we are.” Being the entrepreneur that he is, Eric Basek knows the importance of legacy. Not in the simple sense of being remembered, but in being remembered for having a lasting impact on those around him. From a young age, Eric knew that he wanted to enter the realm of public service. He served as an EMT, saw first hand the devastation of the 9/11 attacks as he worked bucket lines at Ground Zero for several

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview 3x All-American wrestler, 2011 NCAA wrestling champion, member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, recipient of the 2011 Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, author, and motivational speaker, Anthony Robles.   If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of my podcast. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to support the future success of this podcast, please consider becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward.   “Focus on what you have, not what you don’t.” This is the mantra through which the unstoppable Anthony Robles lives his life. Even though he was born with only one leg, Anthony did not comprehend the idea of being limited. His family never let on that there was anything he could not do, so Anthony truly knew he was capable of absolutely anything that he set his mind t

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview 2x US Olympic gymnast, member of 1996 Magnificent 7 US Gymnastics Team, entrepreneur, and conqueror of ovarian cancer, Shannon Miller.   If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of Keep Moving Forward. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to support the future success of my podcast, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward. Thank you so much for your support and for tuning in to the 34th episode of the Keep Moving Forward podcast. I’m your host, Katy Galli.   From being an olympic gymnast, to becoming the most decorated American gymnast in history, to creating her own lifestyle brand, to conquering cancer, Shannon Miller has done it all. From the discipline and mental strength instilled within her through her years as an athlete, Shannon knew she had what it t

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-founder of the Bené Company, Michelle Blue.   If you guys are inspired by the stories that my interviewees and I share with you each week, please consider becoming a patron of Keep Moving Forward. Of course, all episodes will still be free both on iTunes and at http://keepmovingforward.us/, however, if you would like to support the future success of my podcast, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward.   In an effort to change the world for the better, Michelle Blue set out on a mission to tackle this goal, one scarf at a time. While attending the University of Georgia, Michelle went on a study abroad trip to Ghana and became enamored with the culture. She was drawn to the young women living there and the spirit that they emitted. Michelle learned about all the things these young women lacked, including receiving an education. Following the completion of her trip, Michelle called her best f