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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September 10, 2026Episode 4840 min

S9 Episode 48: Christian McCallister | Coffee Educator | Aldea Coffee

“Be curious.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Christian McCallister @aldeacoffee, who leads Coffee Quality and Education at Aldea Coffee. Aldea is a people-and-planet-before-profit Certified B Corporation that's redefining what a coffee company can be. Rather than simply sourcing exceptional coffee, Aldea has built its model around long-term partnerships with farmers in La Unión, Honduras—investing in quality, education, transparency, and community every step of the way. S9 Episode 48: 9/10/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Christian McCallister 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.aldeacoffee.com/ Instagram: @aldeacoffee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aldeacoffee

September 8, 2026Episode 4733 min

S9 Episode 47: Mari Wuellner | Founder & CEO | The Crew

“Living on purpose.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Mari Wuellner @mariwuellner. She is the founder and CEO of The Crew, a life coaching membership collective, and the host of the Living On Purpose Podcast. She helps women stop drifting through life and start making intentional choices that align with who they really want to become. S9 Episode 47: 9/8/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Mari Wuellner 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.mariwuellnercoaching.com/ Instagram: @mariwuellner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mari.anniswuellner

September 3, 2026Episode 4616 min

S9 Episode 46: David Goldstein | Founder | Team Bonding

“Value your people.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest David Goldstein @teambonding. David is the Founder and Creator of Opportunities at TeamBonding, one of the nation's leading providers of team-building experiences and training. Under David's leadership, TeamBonding has grown into an industry leader, delivering innovative virtual, hybrid, and in-person programs that help organizations strengthen relationships, improve collaboration, and elevate performance. The company has been recognized seven times by Inc. Magazine as one of America's fastest-growing private companies—a reflection of David's commitment to creating meaningful experiences that deliver measurable results. David has also recently added "author" to his impressive resume with the release of his new book, where he shares insights from decades of building teams, cultivating culture, and creating workplaces where people genuinely connect. S9 Episode 46: 9/3/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest David Goldstein 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.teambonding.com/ Instagram: @teambonding https://www.instagram.com/teambonding Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamBonding TikTok: @teambonding https://www.tiktok.com/@teambonding X: @teambonding https://x.com/Teambonding

September 1, 2026Episode 4529 min

S9 Episode 45: Savannah Reed | Founder | Safe and Sound Soap Co.

“I want to empower people and take this knowledge themselves and feel educated enough to make decisions on a daily basis. To grow strong enough and trust yourself again.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Savannah Reed @safeandsoundsoapco, @safeandsavannah. She is the owner of Safe & Sound Soap Co. and founder of The Safe & Sound Circle, an online community dedicated to helping families simplify natural living. Through practical education and everyday habits, Savannah empowers people to reduce toxins in their homes, support hormone health, embrace holistic wellness, and build sustainable routines that actually fit real life. As an entrepreneur, educator, and mom, Savannah brings a refreshingly balanced perspective to wellness. Rather than striving for perfection, she encourages intentional choices that create lasting impact without adding stress. S9 Episode 45: 9/1/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Savannah Reed 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://safeandsoundsoapco.com/ Instagram: @safeandsoundsoapco, @safeandsavannah https://www.instagram.com/safeandsoundsoapco/ https://www.instagram.com/safeandsavannah/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safeandsoundsoapco TikTok: @safeandsoundsoapco https://www.tiktok.com/@safeandsoundsoapco

August 27, 2026Episode 4429 min

S9 Episode 44: Lisa Zawronty | Productivity Coach | Positively Productive Systems LLC

“I like to define productivity as doing the right thing, at the right time, the right way for you.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Lisa Zawtrony @positively_lisa. She is a productivity coach, podcast host, and advocate for what she calls shame-free productivity—an approach that moves beyond simply checking boxes and instead helps people build lives that feel more satisfying, sustainable, and aligned with who they are. Rather than promoting hustle culture or one-size-fits-all systems, Lisa teaches people how to simplify their lives with compassion, manage their energy instead of constantly chasing more time, and create personalized routines that actually work. As the host of the Positively Living® Podcast, with more than 320 episodes and over 165 guest appearances on podcasts around the world, Lisa brings a wealth of insight not only on productivity, but also on creating meaningful conversations and building a sustainable creative business. S9 Episode 44: 8/27/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Lisa Zawronty 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://positivelyproductive.com/ Instagram: @positively_lisa https://www.instagram.com/positively_lisa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ga%C3%BAcha-Specialty-Coffee/61565432429476/ TikTok: @positivelylivingpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@positivelylivingpodcast

August 25, 2026Episode 4332 min

S9 Episode 43: Matthew and Caroline Seibt Kruse | Founders | Gaúcha Specialty Coffee

“When you have a passion of something and you seek the opportunity, you have to grab it and follow your beliefs and dreams” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Matthew and Caroline Seibt Kruse @gauchacoffee. Matthew and Caroline are the husband-and-wife team behind Gaúcha Specialty Coffee, a family-owned coffee producer connecting specialty coffee roasters directly with their farm in Brazil's renowned Cerrado Mineiro region. S9 Episode 43: 8/25/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Matthew and Caroline Seibt Kruse 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.gauchacoffee.com Instagram: @gauchacoffee https://www.instagram.com/gauchacoffee/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ga%C3%BAcha-Specialty-Coffee/61565432429476/

August 20, 2026Episode 4228 min

S9 Episode 42: Samantha Hawkes & Tony Marsiglia | Directors | Pourter

“Ask for forgiveness, not permission. Make the decision you think is best and make it with confidence.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Samantha Hawkes and Tony Marsiglia @pourtercarts. Samantha Hawkes is Director of Marketing and Business Development, and Tony Marsiglia is the Director of Sales at Pourter. Together, they're part of a team that's changing the traditional brick-and-mortar model by designing premium mobile business solutions that help operators launch faster, reduce overhead, and create memorable customer experiences. S9 Episode 42: 8/20/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Samantha Hawkes and Tony Marsiglia 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://pourter.com/ Instagram: @pourtercarts https://www.instagram.com/pourtercarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pourtercarts/

August 18, 2026Episode 4133 min

S9 Episode 41: Dan & Tamara Sloan | Owners | The Mill Coffee & Tea

“The hardest thing is to make it look easy.” - Dan Sloan and a bonus quote this week, “Never let them see you cry” -Tamara Sloan on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Dan and Tamara Sloan @themillcoffeeandtea. Tamara and Dan are the owners of The Mill Coffee & Tea—a beloved small-batch coffee roaster, espresso bar, and community gathering space that’s been serving Lincoln, Nebraska since 1975. What started as a simple idea—improving the quality of coffee in a local bike shop—has grown into one of the most iconic coffee institutions in the region. Today, The Mill spans multiple locations, roasting its own coffee, serving handcrafted drinks, and creating spaces where people come together to connect, work, and build relationships. S9 Episode 41: 8/18/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Dan and Tamara Sloan 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://millcoffee.com/ Instagram: @themillcoffeeandtea https://www.instagram.com/themillcoffeeandtea/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themillcoffee/

August 13, 2026Episode 4046 min

S9 Episode 40: Stefanie Hockett | Founder | F & Goode Desserts

“Aloha” to the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Stefanie Hockett @fngoodedesserts. Stefanie is the founder and owner of F & Goode Desserts, a scratch bakery known for its custom cakes, pastries, and made-from-scratch treats baked with intention, integrity, and a whole lot of heart. S9 Episode 40: 8/13/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Stefanie Hockett 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.fngoodedesserts.com/ Instagram: @fngoodedesserts https://www.instagram.com/fngoodedesserts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fngoodedesserts/ TikTok: @fngoodedesserts https://www.tiktok.com/@fngoodedesserts

August 11, 2026Episode 3930 min

S9 Episode 39: Sonya Patel | Founder | PUR Spices

“It’s an honor to be at your table.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Sonya Patel @sonyabpatel @purspices. Sonya is the founder of PUR Spices — a globally inspired spice and sauce company focused on clean ingredients, bold flavor, and allergen-friendly cooking. What began as a personal mission to create safe, transparent foods for her family has grown into a brand that’s helping people explore vibrant flavors from around the world without compromising on quality or trust. S9 Episode 39: 8/11/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Sonya Patel 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.purspices.com/ Instagram: @sonyabpatel, @purspices https://www.instagram.com/sonyabpatel/ https://www.instagram.com/purspices/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purspices/