Meet my friend Travis Macy! He is a FORCE, I tell you! From his website, he is a "Finisher of over 120 ultra endurance events in 17 countries, Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, and professional endurance athlete. He is the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life, and he…

Growing up, my parents always told me that if I couldn’t pay cash for something, I couldn’t afford it. With few exceptions, like my law school loans and my first few home, that has been my life motto. Yes, I do use credit cards as a way of leveraging points, perks and privileges, but I pay my balances off each month. Also yes, I am one of those “we…

Today’s guest is a new friend I met - no surprise- through bikes! I had the good fortune of parking next to Gavin at a mountain bike stage race back in March and thanks to the ‘gram & Strava, we connected and stayed in touch… Fast forward a few months and I noticed some content he was posting regarding a very difficult topic — femicide. While we ta…

Meet my amazing guest, DR POP WATTS!!!!! Aka— Jody M. Bartz (she/her), Ph.D., BICP L1, USAC L3She’s a Cycling Enthusiast, Passionate Disability Advocate, Educator AND, Owner and Head Coach, Sonoran Endurance Sports Academy, www.sonoranendurance.com AND effective June 1, 2024---> Founder and Coordinator, GRO girl GRO!!! PLEASE visit the website GroG…

Today's show is a bit different in format than past interviews -- here, I invited Andrew, my new partner-in-law at TCL, and also Bill Plock, owner of 303Endurance and host of the new cycling event, Colorado's Ride, to join me in more of a roundtable type discussion! ! Effective earlier this year, fellow lawyer and cyclist Andrew Phillips joined the…

“This experience taught me that I have value apart from my work — accepting my mistakes as learning experiences… I had this mindset that it was all or nothing, which was a driving factor to accomplish a lot of things, but the dark side was that I couldn’t accept mediocre as ok. But I’m human- and as a human I have the same limitations as everyone e…

OK so... this guy and I - -we broke a doggone WORLD RECORD back in December 2019 - -we pedaled on our indoor spin bikes for 28 hours and broke the record for "longest static cycling class." It was an insane and amazing adventure and endeavor -and even though our record was recently broken (30 hours!) this event will always be one of my proudest ach…

Meet Sharon Madison: She’s a survivor in more ways than one. Life has had its challenges along the way for sure, but specifically since election night, 2016, she’s endured and survived some of life’s greatest challenges - any one of them would have us all down on our knees- and she’s made it through several. She could spend her days asking, “why me…

Meet Maureen O’Keefe: Wife, Mom, cyclist, community member, employee, nature-lover…. badass. Tenacious with a never-back-down attitude, if you ask me. That’s what made her perfect for the show. Also, meet Maureen O’Keefe: victim of a crash caused by a negligent motorist. Maureen went for a bike ride one day and she came home weeks later a very diff…

HI listeners!!! Please meet my JOLLY and optimistic friend, TONY LUPO! I am sooo stoked to bring his insights, enthusiasm, and most importantly, OPTIMISM -- and thoughts on alternative energy and fuel sources (he's a Chief Geophysicist !!!) and he also works on an amazing podcast in which he features and tells veterans' stories-- all while absolute…

Hey friends, so stoked to bring you another guest who speaks on topics related to LESS, ENOUGH, sustainability and climate! You can read ALL the things about her at her website here: https://www.deliberateless.com and also on her linked in bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-c-97113613/ Mom of three, she is SUPER intentional- hence, deliberate…

Meet amazing powerhouse rockstar, Jenn Dice, President & CEO of PeopleForBikes (aka PFB)! Can we just talk about the power of bikes for a second— and how they can save us, if we’d let them!? People for Bikes is working hard to make cycling GREAT and safe for cyclists in the US. They do amazing work- and right now, I am proud to be one of their feat…

Helloooooooo earth fans, meet this lovely badass, Ashlee Piper! I first encountered her (name) when I ordered her book "Give a Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet." I loved that it truly is a handbook- written very practically and down to earth and approachable - and funny, with loads of F-bombs too. I was overjoyed that she agreed to come …

Hey friends, please meet Pete! (Today (11/10) is also his birthday so let’s please give him a shout-out, some thanks and virtual high-fives today ! I know Pete as a result of being in the bike advocacy world - he’s the ED of Bicycle Colorado, Colorado’s top and most effective statewide bicycle advocacy organization. He’s been there for a few years …

Meet my friend and fellow lawyer, Mike Foote. Mike is a former DA and former legislator, now law firm founder and environmental activist. His firm specializes in "enviro law" and in my dealings with him in cycling law and law writing and learning more about climate crisis, oil and gas and the challenges we face here in CO and nationwide, I've learn…

I am taking part in a 6-month, 200 hour Meditation Teacher Training Program, and as part of our eventual certification we'll need to demonstrate we've practiced. Recording a podcast doesn't actually count, but it does give me a chance to practice and to listen to myself doing this- and to hopefully, benefit our show listeners in the process! Credit…

I welcome Demi back for her THIRD interview -- yes, three. She's that good, she continues to grow and stretch my thinking and I'm so thankful for her friendship, coaching and the thought-provoking conversations we have. Awhile back she'd mentioned something to me about the leap from the hamster wheel onto the "magic carpet," or letting go of things…

Several years ago, a very serious traumatic brain injury (TBI) landed Lauren in Craig Hospital for several months where she had to relearn basic things like how to walk. She went from being a pro cyclist to someone who said she was done with cycling forever... understandably, given the extent of her injuries.She went back to school, getting her mas…

"it’s all about finding Your adventure…. What thing can I discover? Building up -- what else is possible? It doesn’t always have to be epic- like, today I just want to walk to the pond…. It’s all about the balance, listening to your body, doing what makes you happy TODAY."Meet today's guest Micah! Aka, the REAL Micah Ling ;)She talks about "life in…

It's a pretty rad day when I get to accompany a friend for a solo mission- like, running rim 2 rim 2 rim... at the Grand Canyon- where I'd never been, and always wanted to visit... So it came to be that I got to join Danny, a SWA pilot and ultra-runner/insanely-talented mountain biker, for his solo r2r2r endeavor. It is a special day when a person …

“It’s not about the money...it’s about creating a lifestyle I love. I want to have something where I have a lot of fun doing it, and that helps me feel like I’m giving back, connecting our community.”— Bill Plock, 303 EnduranceToday’s guest is usually the one behind the mic asking the questions. I know, because he’s hosted me on both their Garage T…

"I believe that a lot of things are within our control- I think that if we slowed down in life and worked on reconnecting human to human and supporting one another over consumerism, we’d heal a lot of problems that people are having, mostly behind closed doors….” -Adelaide PerrThis is a wonderful and insightful interview with an amazing young woman…

An energy bar that boasts clean label, meaning … we can actually identify and pronounce the ingredients, and they make us feel good before/during/after exercise? A brand that builds community around its products? YES. YES that is an actual thing! Meet Ryan Naboshek, today’s show guest. He did the corporate job thing… and on the side, his passion ke…

"I know that I want to be successful -- but I know in order to get there, I have to push my limits and try things that scare me... I have to take risks when they're presented to me." On this 56th episode of Maximum Enthusiasm, I interview friend and fellow entrepreneur, Jessica Fialkovich. She's a badass. She has run multiple companies, and not onl…

I had this incredible honor and privilege of writing the eulogy for my beloved Grandmother, Jane Hottman. In this era of COVID, funerals are not held in churches, attended in person by all of her loved ones. Instead, they are delivered virtually, online, via a slideshow of photos, songs, and recorded eulogy audio. And so it came to be that I had th…

(After riding the TransAmerica Trail), "I wouldn’t have known to even dream that big." Stephanie is a force. A FORCE, I tell you. She is inspiring, strong, spirited, bold, fierce and engaging- she has my vote for whatever future public office position she decides to run for, that's for sure. Stephanie shares with us her story- how the bike and her …

"I have that level of intensity around playing this game of business...at the same time, I don't want to suffer from it. I wondered, how can I stay at this level of ambition without suffering from it -without feeling like I wasn't far enough along? ...now, I know it's possible. That duality can exist in harmony." - Andy SethThis week’s guest is a F…

"...what can be a deterrent is, when you look at these marketing pieces, there is nobody that looks like us. At all. Cycling apparel on Instagram feeds- you don’t see any black people, you don’t see any minority groups, period. I think that’s an inaccurate depiction of cycling – I don’t know why there isn’t more representation, but that’s something…

If you listened to guest Walt’s episode, you know that his coach Joe played an important part in his discovery of his heart issue and need for surgery (which likely saved Walt’s life). Given all that Walt told me about Joe, I had to host him on the show!Joe’s website: https://www.summitenduranceacademy.com/about-me/“I enjoy watching & helping peopl…

"I came up on this mountain. Then I realized the universal truth – the thing that I learned is that you always have to have a positive mindset. Because if you don’t, everything will be difficult, it will be a challenge. If I started griping about the mountain, I would’ve probably been stuck at the next few mountains. Keep your head down, keep plugg…

Friends, I am so excited to introduce you to my friend Cajardo Lindsey... Lawyer, husband, Dad, actor, and now movie-writer and producer! Prior to this podcast I did not know about the events that led to Cajardo’s decision to attend law school. This event- traumatic and awful - led to him becoming this powerfully-persuasive and compassionate attorn…

Today’s episode features guest Steve Bitter, Athlete Branding Consultant. Read more about him at his LinkedIn bio here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-bitter-04b9239/His business website: http://www.athletessoul.space/athlete-personal-branding.html and see also, http://www.stevebitterbranding.com/We talk about how COVID is affecting athletes of …

I welcome back guest Demi McConkie, my wonderful friend, coach, and soul sister. We talk about the COVID-induced breakdowns that many of us are experiencing and how it can actually create space and opportunity for breakTHROUGHS. Because in the slow down, Demi believes, we can discover the magic meant for us. If you missed her first episode awhile b…

“I consider myself really lucky and really blessed - to even be on this podcast today. I have this strong desire to get this message out to as many people as possible... if just one person hears this story and can live, I feel like I’ve done the world better.” - Walt BleserToday’s episode is an interview with my friend Walt. Walt and I met through …

Today’s guest is my coach and an all-round badass, Shelley Paxton. Powerhouse- published author- coach- rebel… she’s amazing. And I can’t wait to deliver her energy and wisdom to your ear drums! First things first —you MUST read her book — this is what kicked it all off for me and I think you’ll find it powerfully inspiring and intriguing. Find it …

“We all start with an empty cup in our minds – if you don’t fill it up, it’ll get filled up for you – it will get filled up for you with a collective conscious -with what you read, hear and see ... I took that and said WHOA, we gotta guard our mind. You have the capability of being the guardian of your mind – of not being a soldier in your mind’s b…

Today’s guests are my friends Cindy & Todd, founders of Launch Colorado. Husband and wife duo, parents who employee their kids in the business, and overall badass hustlers, they launched a coffee shop about a year ago here in Golden - and during this COVID time, they are exploring all options, helping feed our healthcare workers healthy foods and a…

"We only get one shot at this life -and we have to work hard anyways, so work hard for yourself ... the first year of my business, I just focused on gratitude, and it was scary, but it was so worth it, and I'm always so grateful that I did it." Meet my amazing friend Pam — Mom of 2 little girls, wife, and successful entrepreneur — she’s the founder…

“To me - It’s all about creating — whether it’s art or acting or my food.” Aaron is a creator, that’s for sure. Today’s guest is my friend and fellow cycling-enthusiast, Aaron Charles Foster …. athlete, actor, restauranteur, entrepreneur … risk-taker, cook - all the things. As you’ll hear, he brings a level of fun, positivity, and energy to whateve…

“He told me that I would probably never be a successful person because my interests were so varied… and to be successful, you have to keep that focus and build a career on it. For me personally, I’ve never been able to do that. There’s too much itch in my brain if you will and too many things I’m interested in…. I have found a way to take those bro…

On this episode, I catch up with my friend and fellow cyclist/fellow business owner, Dr Jordanna Quinn. Mom of 3, Doctor, wife, and business owner -she is a true force. She's just passed the one-year mark in her new medical practice and she's getting really clear about the reasons WHY she really loves what she does and WHY the hustle and hard work …

On this episode, I connect with friend and running coach Thomas Stott -also a fellow entrepreneur, he owns and operates Elevation Running/Elevation Wellness, and he's also a teacher and Lyft driver and myriad of other things too. His energy is CONTAGIOUS and not only that, he offers some great tips and tricks to keeping yourself well, calm, moving …

What should employers and employees know right now, in these crazy times?? Coronavirus is changing everything for all of us hour by hour, day by day. Listen in and learn from my friend and fellow lawyer, Jennifer Lorenz. Jen is also a fellow cycling enthusiast and has competed in bike races and triathlons for over a decade. AND, she is the current …

What if all of those online purchases we make -specifically, the boxes they arrive in -could see a second life and purpose? Well. Give Back Box does just that! Use that recent amazon box and print off a label, fill up the box and print off a label and donate those things you no longer need!Από τον Megan Hottman

Jason played college ball. So did his wife. They have 2 young kids, they both love to exercise and oh yeah, he is also the founder of a startup so he manages that madness daily... and he seems to be thriving in all of that chaos... how ? Well, listen in and see if it resonates with you. Check out his business at cor.us .…

Stephanie returns to our show for part 2-- because after successfully tackling my garage and basement, I found myself stymied by my master bedroom closet. All of the "Shoulds" that surround this -the desire and overwhelming urges to pare down and be minimalist in my wardrobe (ahem, decision fatigue), combined with these emotional ties (I guess?) to…

Nate is a friend and fellow entrepreneur with some of the deepest faith I've encountered -but he presents it in a very "non-preachy" way as he says. And we realized at a recent event that we are rare and unique when it comes to the fact that we don't fear death. And I wanted to explore that with Nate, and he shares his faith here, as well as the pr…

My friend Noah has spent a few years in the dating scene and on the dating apps ... he shares his thoughts, advice, and feelings about holding out, not settling, putting oneself out there and being very intentional about the dating game.Από τον Megan Hottman

What does that fine line look like between working really really hard, because hard work is in your blood and your work ethic won't allow you to do any less... and burnout? When do you know it's time to chance careers or jobs, especially when you love the work you're doing and the people you're working with? How do you know when it's time to pivot?…

Travis Lechner has had his fair share of setbacks. You'll hear about several of them - events that would have understandably set him back in his cycling dreams as well as in his life in general. Instead, Travis worked on his mindset, on OWNING IT, and on doing whatever it takes to pursue his missions with his fullest most passionate self.…