Mastering What Matters and Curating Your Own Path | Noah Bernard | Athlete, Entrepreneur, Brand Marketer

Noah Bernard has lived many lives - professional athlete, footwear creator, brand marketer, and entrepreneur - each chapter shaped by his drive to work hard, compete, and follow his passions. From swimming at the Junior Olympics to competing in Ultraman races, from building brands at Puma and Saucony to creating his own ventures, Noah’s career is proof that success comes from aligning your skills with what matters most to you. In this milestone 100th episode of the Powerful Ladies Podcast, Noah shares his journey across sports, marketing, and entrepreneurship. He talks about the lessons he learned as an athlete, why asking “why” is a game-changer, and how curating your life with intention can lead to extraordinary opportunities. Along the way, he reflects on the people, books, and experiences that shaped his values and continues to fuel his curiosity. Chapters 00:00 Meet Noah Bernard 04:15 Growing Up as a Competitive Swimmer 08:40 From Junior Olympics to College Athletics 13:00 Transitioning from Athlete to Brand Marketer 17:20 Building Footwear Brands at Puma and Saucony 21:45 Lessons Learned from Global Sports Marketing 26:10 The Leap into Entrepreneurship 30:30 Ultraman, Tough Mudders, and Pushing Physical Limits 35:20 How ADHD Shaped His Drive and Creativity 39:00 The Power of Asking “Why” and Knowing Your Values 43:10 Influences: Wim Hof, David Goggins, and More 46:50 Favorite Books on Sports, Business, and Life 50:20 Advice for Designing a Career Around Your Passions 54:00 What’s Next for Noah Bernard The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices