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Ganas Podcast
by Alexander Piña
Hello, my name is Alexander. I'm a researcher, coach, published author, and now devoted podcaster. On the Ganas Podcast I get down to the nitty gritty of people's professions and find out what inspires them. My hope is that you, the listener, will learn something, feel related to, or take action in your own life after hearing someone else's story.
Episodes
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32- Matt Stephenson- Founder, STEM Advocate, Educator, and Leader
Matt is the CEO of Code2College, an ATX based nonprofit building a network of diverse technical talent. We talk about how Code2College is increasing accessibility in STEM for underrepresented populations by teaching students how to code and other professional related skills. We talk about Matt's...
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31- Lucy Hendricks- Gym Owner, Dancer, Master Communicator
Lucy is a gym owner out in Kentucky! She's one of the first few mentors I had in the fitness industry. In this episode we talk about how important it is to pay attention to how you are speaking to clients. Educating people on concepts can be highly difficult, and she's mastered the craft of...
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30- Kevin L. Matthews II, Finance Author, Investing Educator, VERIFIED Instagrammer
Kevin is hands down one of my FAVORITE investing educators. Kevin is a best selling author, and a former financial advisor. He's given lectures all over the country on investing information, and has been featured The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, and Black Enterprise. On this...
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29- Jonathan Borsky, Tennis Guru, Go Getter, Community Builder
Borsky and I go way back! We went to the University of Oklahoma together and would spend hours at the rec center bouncing from the basketball court to the weight room. Borsky talks about the importance of staying consistent with something you have a passion for. We also talk about tennis…
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28- Natalie Higby, Co-Founder, Dog Mom, Coach and Educator
Natalie is the Co-Founder of Durable Athlete, a health and wellness company based on four pillars (Breath, Movement, Nutrition, Sleep). She's also a past educator, and Onnit Coach. We cover how setting up daily habits can set your day up for success allowing you to live your best life. We also…
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27- Dr. Tim Richardt, DPT, CSCS, Movement Lover, Exercise Prescriber, and Post-it Note Lover
Dr. Tim is an incredible Physical Therapist in Denver, Colorado. He is incredibly knowledgable so we go over simple ways to grow your booty while also sharing why clamshells may not be the best option, and how his journey to running his own business has come to fruition (do it in the easiest...
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26- Dominique Cordero, Language Coach, World Traveller, Salsa Dancing Enthusiast
Dominique is a sensational coach out here in Austin, Texas. She teaches Spanish to adults and runs her own tutoring business where beginner to advanced students can increase their confidence, and ability to connect and communicate with others in Spanish. We talk about her life in Sacramento, what...
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25- Junil Rodriguez, NYC's Most Beloved Coach, Anime Lover, and Piano Student, #Global
Junil is a worldwide global coach based out of NYC. On this episode Junil and I cover a ton of great topics. We go over the future of memes, why learning how to communicate with your clients is so important, and why having a niche in the coaching industry is wildly overrated. We also cover the...
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24- Kyle Dobbs, Family Man, Urgency Setter, Leader, and Entrepreneur
Kyle is a titan in the fitness industry. He's the owner of Compound Performance, an education based platform for coaches and trainers. Kyle and I go over his past in New York, how to go about creating a successful business, and how to make a scary leap by taking action. We also talk about…
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23- Francheska Martinez, Movement Ninja, Musical Savaant, and Hamburger Connoisseur
Francheska is a BFD not only in Austin, but internationally as she's cultivated a loyal following who love movement. Francheska and I talk her background and how she got into coaching others, music, and who the TOP DOGS of the hamburger world are out here in Austin, Texas. We also cover the...
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22- Nicole Jenkins, CEO, La Playa y Sol, and Hella Buena
Nicole is the founder of an ETHICAL and SUSTAINABLE swimwear line Hella Buena. We get down to the nitty gritty of her ups and downs as a new business owner while still juggling college, the feelings that she experienced during her first clothing launch, and what she learned moving to Hawaii. We...
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21- Kiki Crawford, M.S., PhD Candidate, Stem Cell Researcher, and Lover of Groovy Bass Lines
Kiki and I go way back as we grew up together. He is legitimately one of the kindest, and most intelligent people I've ever met. We talk about his past as a UT Austin student, and his experience as Longhorn Quidditch player. With multiple research publications behind him, we get into some very...
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20- Dr. Nick Disarro, PT, DPT, Staten Island's Finest & Movement Enthusiast
Nick is a physical therapist at ResilientRX, a premier physical therapy spot in Austin, Texas. Nick and I talk about how important it is to connect with your clients, as it leads to a more sustainable and long term relationship. We go over what pushed him into the Physical Therapy space, and what...
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19- Amy Hooper, PT, DPT, Outdoor Enthusiast and Cycling Juggernaut
Amy and I get into why Eastside Movement Company is one of the top places you want to visit for physical therapy here in Austin, Texas. We talk about the experience of being an entrepreneur and the pros and cons that are associated with it. We also cover their mission statement of, "Come Home to...
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18- Sam Eisenberg, Fitness and Wellness Coach, Writer, and Serial Hiker
Sam is a fitness and wellness coach who has a great wholistic model when it comes working with clients. With a past in social work, Sam has blended his love of physical fitness and mental health to really serve his clients. He's also the co-owner of Live Limitless which is a brand that aims to...
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17- Andrew Gonzales, MS, CSCS, Concert Junkie Killers Loving PhD Candidate
Drew is a PhD candidate at Texas A&M in the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab. We talk about his current and past research, the importance of researching tactical populations, and fitness myths regarding diet and movement. We also cover why it's important to take care of yourself through proper…
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16- Mark Swaggard, BILLS MAFIA Debonaire, and Sales Guru
Mark is a die hard Bills fan so we get a great glimpse at what it's like to a part of that group, while hearing some compelling justifications for why they act with such a passion. He is also an incredible salesman at a tech company here in Austin, shedding light on why he's successful at sales.…
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15- Brock Cunningham, UT Longhorn, GLUE GUY, Native Austinite, and Future Carhartt Ambassador (fingers crossed)
Brock plays basketball for The University of Texas and he's extremely prideful to wear the Burnt Orange. We talk about the importance of being the glue guy for the team and growing as a leader, expectations that the UT Mens Basketball team has, and who has some of the best trash talk in the Big…
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14- Dr. Anthony Rusciotto, DPT, Austin's Funniest Physical Therapist, Impact Maker and Illegal Candy Bar Seller
Anthony is the co-owner of Eastside Movement Company on the Eastside of Austin. We talk about how their approach to physical therapy is truly a client-centered approach, the heavy task of opening and running a business, what our feedback for the educational system (because it's broken) looks…
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13- Liliana Renteria, MS, Exercise Physiology's Ingenious Rising Star and PhD Candidate
Lillie is the epitome of why I pride myself in being an exercise physiologist. We talk about the importance of more research being conducted on women, how the heart and blood flow can be altered when floating in space, the benefits of collaborating on research, and how important it is to learn…
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12- Cristi Cuellar, Enjoyer of Emotional Intelligence and Dance Loving Business Owner
Cristi is a highly sought after Physical Therapist here in Austin, Texas. We talk about her WILD profound experience with Ayahuasca, we go over what boundaries look like when extending yourself towards others, what her specialty of dry needling entails, and the power of not taking things…
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11- Chantha Thach, CPT, NYC's Favorite Trainer, Vibe Setter, and Apparel Making Badass #boomboom
Chantha and I go in depth on what it's like being New York City's most favorite trainer, practical tips on how to get going on the journey of health and wellness, how consistency can bear great fruit, and we also cover her amazing and incredible apparel company BOOMBOOM!
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10- Arlet Polack, M.Ed, CHES, Cultivator of Culture, Builder of Teams, and Educator Extraordinaire
Arlet and I cover a lot in this fun episode! We talk about how game changing it was to feel empowered and confident in her talents as a professional, and what habits she has taken up to continue learning and evolving as a human regarding communication and emotional intelligence. We also cover…
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9- Ana Rosa, Queens NY's Finest, Wholehearted Advocate, and Master Happy Hour Host
Ana Rosa and I delve into a multitude of topics including what it was like growing up in an extremely diverse New York, what the ramifications of gentrification can look like and considerations to have, legislation passed to prohibit access to others, and the process of empowering yourself in…
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8- Ashley Farias, CPT, Boston's Favorite Spooky Trainer and Loving Cat Mom
Today I got to interview everyone's favorite trainer from Boston, Ashely! In this spooky themed episode we go over fitness myths that need to end, scary ghost stories, Halloween costumes and candies, the importance of keeping it simple if you're just starting on the health and wellness journey…
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7- Sua Murphy, Houston's Favorite Individual and Total Family Man
Josh is one of my best friends, and in this episode we go over what he does in Houston, Texas. We also cover his EPIC Halloween costumes, recount the old days when we were at the University of Oklahoma together, and what will always be a driving force in his life.
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6- Dylan Wallis, From Building Roofs to Making Music Videos and Content
Dylan and I go way back! I've known the guy since I was seven or eight, and we talk about his incredible rise into the world of photography and videography. We also cover where opportunity meets preparation, his epic proposal in Yosemite, and much more.
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5- A$AP swathi, VIBE Setter and Austin's Favorite Local Artist
On episode five I'm joined by the wonderful and charismatic Swathi, a local artist here in Austin, Texas. We go over what it's like for her to own and operate her own business, how vulnerability plays a role as people look at her art, and she also give's us an inside glimpse into her creative...
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4- Tyler Burton, OU Football's Biggest Fan and Podcast Veteran
The old roommate and I talk about OU Football (OFC!!) and how we can go about mitigating our anxiety with that team. Tyler also has his podcast, "The Main Line" and he lays out acitonable steps of how him and his team have been able to slowly create a successful podcast. We also cover a health…
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3- Denise Nail, Roadrtrip Loving Dog Mother and Community Cultivator
Denise and I talk about the culture shock from moving from Georgia, to Austin, Texas. We also cover her journey with sobriety and how she's been able to create a budding movement with Sober Sunday's at her home gym Crossfit Karhu. We cover so much more in this enthralling episode!
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2- Andrew Pichardo, PhD, CSCS
PhD researcher and S&C coach Andrew Pichardo and I talk about his experience in the field and what his research encapsulates. We also talk about tangible steps aspiring S&C coaches should look for, his online coaching platform, and how investing in the stock market has changed the projection of…
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1- Dr. Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH
In this episode Dr. Schmitz and I talk about the field of exercise oncology (cancer), and talk about what it was like to be a trailblazer in the field. We also talk about her new book, "Moving Through Cancer", and the inspiration behind it all!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello, my name is Alexander. I'm a researcher, coach, published author, and now devoted podcaster. On the Ganas Podcast I get down to the nitty gritty of people's professions and find out what inspires them. My hope is that you, the listener, will learn something, feel related to, or take action in your own life after hearing someone else's story.
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Alexander Piña
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Hello, my name is Alexander. I'm a researcher, coach, published author, and now devoted podcaster. On the Ganas Podcast I get down to the nitty gritty of people's professions and find out what inspires them. My hope is that you, the listener, will learn something, feel related to, or take action in...
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