The Daily Grind

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The Daily Grind is a weekly goal-driven podcast hosted by Midwest native Kelly Johnson, motivating YOU on your ‘daily grind.' Every episode she sits down with a startup founder, business owner, sports professional, industry expert, or social media influencer giving you everyday tips and key takeaways to reaching your goals. Make every day count and as always, keep up the grind! #dailygrind

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November 5, 2026Episode 1428 min

S10 Episode 14: Téa DiNapoli | Founder | Weezy’s Grocer

“So it goes” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Téa DiNapoli @weezys__grocer. She is the Founder of Weezy's Grocer, an upcoming wellness marketplace designed to make healthy shopping simpler and more personalized. With a background in marketing, public relations, and community strategy, Téa has helped grow national consumer brands while building innovative ventures at the intersection of technology, wellness, and commerce. Through Weezy's, she's reimagining how people discover functional foods with curated products, personalized recommendations, and trusted guidance. S10 Episode 14: 11/5/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Téa DiNapoli Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: www.weezysgrocer.com Instagram: @weezys__grocer TikTok: @itsweezyy

November 3, 2026Episode 1330 min

S10 Episode 13: Breanne Yarbrough | Owner | Happy Joe Coffee

“Start before you're ready and don't be afraid to change course.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Breanne Yarbrough @happyjoecoffee, owner of Happy Joe Coffee, a specialty coffee shop and coffee brand in the heart of Tempe, Arizona. Located just steps from Arizona State University, Happy Joe Coffee has become a welcoming gathering place known for its fresh-roasted coffee, inviting atmosphere, and community-first approach. From premium coffee and homemade treats to Detroit-style pizza nights, Breanne has created a space where people can connect, recharge, and enjoy great food and drinks. Today, we'll talk about her entrepreneurial journey, how she built a neighborhood coffee shop, and the power of creating community, one cup at a time. S10 Episode 13: 11/3/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Breanne Yarbrough Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.happyjoecoffee.com/ Instagram: @happyjoecoffee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happyjoecoffee/ TikTok: @happyjoecoffee

October 29, 2026Episode 1235 min

S10 Episode 12: Molly Ryan | Co-Founder | Recess Social

“You deserve it.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Molly Ryan @recess.social. Co-Founder of Recess, Indianapolis' first matcha brand and café. After spending more than a decade in advertising, Molly left the corporate world to pursue a vision rooted in community, intentional living, and exceptional matcha. Alongside her co-founder, she built Recess to offer freshly sourced, small-batch Japanese matcha while creating a welcoming space where people can slow down, connect, and learn. S10 Episode 12: 10/29/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Molly Ryan Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://recess.love/ Instagram: @recess.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecessSocialHouse/ TikTok: @recess.social

October 27, 2026Episode 1131 min

S10 Episode 11: Caroline Buck | Co-Founder | Petaluma

“Be true to yourself.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Caroline Buck @feedpetaluma, Co-Founder of Petaluma, a company reimagining the future of pet nutrition through sustainable, plant-based dog food. With a background in building international marketing teams and a passion for both animals and the planet, Caroline has helped grow a brand that's challenging long-held assumptions about what our pets need to thrive. Inspired by a life-changing visit to a small farm, Petaluma was created with a mission to provide dogs with complete nutrition while reducing the environmental impact of pet food. S10 Episode 11: 10/27/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Caroline Buck Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.feedpetaluma.com/ Instagram: @feedpetaluma Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feedpetaluma TikTok: @petalumapets

October 22, 2026Episode 1026 min

S10 Episode 10: Annika Baylis | Founder & CEO | Prickly Pear Coffee Co.

“Just because your priorities are different from your peers, does not mean that it is wrong.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Annika Baylis @pricklypearcoffeeco, the founder and CEO of Prickly Pear Coffee Co., a Nashville-based coffee company built around exceptional coffee, meaningful hospitality, and community. Since launching in 2020, Annika has grown Prickly Pear from a small startup into a business with multiple coffee shops and mobile coffee experiences across Nashville. S10 Episode 10: 10/22/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Annika Baylis Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.pricklypearcoffee.com/ Instagram: @pricklypearcoffeeco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pricklypearcoffeeco/ TikTok: @pricklypearcoffeeco

October 20, 2026Episode 926 min

S10 Episode 9: Andria Gordon | Founder & CEO | Have Baby Must Sleep

“Trust in yourself and always focus on you.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Andria Gordon @havebabymustsleep. She is the Founder and CEO of Have Baby. Must Sleep., a child sleep consulting agency supporting families through some of the most common and challenging sleep struggles. As a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Andria takes a gentle, evidence-based and highly personalized approach to helping parents and children get the rest they need. S10 Episode 9: 10/20/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Andria Gordon Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.havebabymustsleep.com/ Instagram: @havebabymustsleep Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/havebabymustsleep

October 15, 2026Episode 826 min

S10 Episode 8: Jacqui Viscarello | Founder | Fire and Flour

“Consistency. You have to keep showing up.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Jacqui Viscarello @fireandflour_. She is the founder of Fire & Flour, a sourdough microbakery based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Alongside her full-time career, Jacqui has built a growing local business centered around homemade sourdough and a unique weekly drop model. S10 Episode 8: 10/15/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Jacqui Viscarello Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://linktr.ee/fireandflour_ Instagram: @fireandflour_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560963887391&ref=NONE_xav_ig_profile_page_web# TikTok: @fireandflourbread

October 13, 2026Episode 724 min

S10 Episode 7: Aurora Zamora | Founder| Bora Bora Scrubs

“Keep going even when it feels like no one is watching.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Aurora Zamora @boraborascrubs_, the founder of Bora Bora Scrubs. Aurora is a young entrepreneur who took an idea and turned it into a growing business built around something much bigger than skincare. Bora Bora Scrubs creates handmade self-care products designed to help people feel confident, cared for, and loved — while also making mental health, self-love, and positive affirmations part of the experience. Bora Bora Scrubs is rooted in the idea that self-care can be more than a beauty routine. Sometimes it’s about taking a few minutes for yourself, slowing down, breathing, and reminding yourself that you matter. S10 Episode 7: 10/13/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Aurora Zamora Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://boraborascrubs.com/ Instagram: @boraborascrubs_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094888247177 TikTok: @boraborascrubs_

October 8, 2026Episode 644 min

S10 Episode 6: Julia Peixoto Peters | Founder | Peixoto Coffee

“It is important to stop and smell the coffee.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Julia Peixoto Peters @peixotocoffee, the founder and co-owner of Peixoto Coffee, an award-winning specialty coffee company bringing a true farm-to-cup experience to Arizona. Peixoto Coffee oversees the entire journey—from beans grown on Julia's family's century-old farm in southern Brazil to roasting and serving them in its Arizona cafés—creating exceptional coffee while supporting a more sustainable future for coffee producers. Julia Peixoto Peters, founder and co-owner of Peixoto Coffee, an award-winning specialty coffee company bringing a true farm-to-cup experience to Arizona. Peixoto Coffee oversees the entire journey—from beans grown on Julia's family's century-old farm in southern Brazil to roasting and serving them in its Arizona cafés—creating exceptional coffee while supporting a more sustainable future for coffee producers. Julia grew up on her family's coffee farm in Brazil, watching firsthand the challenges coffee farmers face in a global commodity market. After building a successful corporate career as an attorney, she and her husband, Jeff Peters, made the bold decision to leave their stable professions and launch Peixoto Coffee in 2015. Their vision wasn't simply to open another coffee shop—it was to rewrite the traditional coffee supply chain by connecting consumers directly with the people who grow the coffee. S10 Episode 6: 10/7/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Julia Peixoto Peters Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://peixotocoffee.com/ Instagram: @peixotocoffee, @jpeixotopeters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peixotocoffee X: @PeixotoCoffee

October 6, 2026Episode 526 min

S10 Episode 5: Amelia Hapgood | Founder | Amelia’s Swedish Candy Truck

“You can do more than you possibly think you can do. You are capable of so much more.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Amelia Hapgood @ameliakhapgood. She is the founder of Amelia's Swedish Candy, Utah's first Swedish candy truck. Amelia has transformed the growing popularity of authentic Swedish candy into a unique mobile experience, bringing a beautifully restored vintage 1962 Volkswagen candy truck to weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, festivals, and celebrations across Utah. Guests get to enjoy authentic imported Swedish candy while creating an experience that's equal parts nostalgic, interactive, and photo-worthy. After leaving the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship full-time, Amelia has built a brand focused on creating memorable experiences—not just serving candy. Alongside her husband, Tyler, she's turning a simple product into an unforgettable event feature that people continue talking about long after the party ends. S10 Episode 5: 10/6/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Amelia Hapgood Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.ameliaswedishcandy.com/ Instagram: @ameliaswedishcandy, @ameliakhapgood TikTok: @ameliaswedishcandyy