The First Hour with Kelsey Heenan

The First Hour with Kelsey Heenan

Research says it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert. Every expert has to begin with their first hour of practice. This show interviews people at the top of their game, discussing not only their origin stories, but their processes, disciplines, and habits for how they have become the best in the world.

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September 24, 2024 51 mins

If you are wanting to learn how to eat well, but also be able to eat takeout, this episode is for you.

Today’s guest has said, “You might not know my name, but you’ve certainly seen my work.”

On this episode, our guest is Adam Bornstein and his clients call him “the ghost in the machine.”

Adam is the guy behind strategy and growth for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tim Ferris, Eric Schmidt, and many more.

He formulated supplements for LeBron J...

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Ben Bruno is highly respected in the fitness industry and is a wealth of knowledge as a trainer. In today’s episode, he shares the real world, hands on experience that has allowed him to be among the best in the world at his craft.

Ben is a trainer in Los Angeles who works with an extremely wide range of clients: from professional athletes, to musicians, to actors, to models, to his mom. 

He has an impressive roster of clients includ...

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Monique Billings is a professional basketball player in the WNBA and internationally. She is a power forward for the Dallas Wings and was previously with the Atlanta Dream. She played in college at UCLA where she lead the Pac-12 in rebounds and double doubles.

Monique is a stellar athlete and human being. Her calming, grounded personality shines brightly just by being in her presence. 

Monique is a woman who values faith, family, fri...

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Franchesca Ramsey is a writer, actor, host, and content creator who has discovered the secret for going viral. Her endless creativity has unlocked ideas that have yielded her tens of millions of views on her videos and inspired creators around the world. 

In this episode, she details her creative process and tell us how she went from loving her job as a graphic designer, to creating a viral video that landed her interviews with  And...

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Jason Anthony Ramirez is a filmmaker, content creator, and storyteller who has overcome insurmountable trials in his short time on earth. From losing 200 pounds, to beating cancer twice, I’m in awe of Jason’s ability to fight for his life and come out stronger on the other side. 

Jason is a brilliantly talented filmmaker and creator with his own production company Off Type Digital. His has created for brands like Toyota, Samsung, XB...

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Tevyn Cole shares his best tips for how you can grow your confidence and be authentically yourself through dance.

Tevyn tells all about his first hour as a professional choreographer, dancer, and actor. Starting from scratch in LA, he became the star of the Star Wars Parody Burlesque Show The Empire Strips Back. He now choreographs music videos, danced on stages at festivals, and teaches classes in Los Angeles.

Tevyn shines...

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I am so excited to share this amazing interview with you today! Sarah Levy has become a good friend over the years, and we even got to create a workout program together. That said...

Sarah is one of the most genuine humans I have ever met. Today, we talk about everything from acting to becoming a mom to Sarah's confidence boosting exercises. 

You're going to love this one!

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Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author of the books Eat Smarter, Eat Smarter Cookbook, and Sleep Smarter. He is also creator of the Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each year.

Shawn is a wealth of knowledge in taking current research and making it digestible and applicable to everyday life.

In today's episode, you'll hear Shawn's i...

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I LOVE food and love to eat. Cooking it however... That's a different story! 

So today, I am so excited to sit down with Chef Gisela who shares some amazing tips for how to be a better cook, the essential tools all home kitchens need, how she got started, and so much more. 

Gisela first started cooking at the age of 13, when she started making traditional Venezuelan desserts in order to make some extra money....

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In today's episode, we sit down with Nicole Bruno who is the Founder of Nobread.com, a popular food and wellness blog that's been around for over 10 years.

We talk through how she got started, how she grew her brand into what it is today, and the struggles she encountered along the way.

When it comes to building and growing brands, Nicole knows her stuff. She was one of the first wave of influencers in...

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Today's episode of The First Hour is with Rob Teegarden. In this episode, Rob dives into the details of his habits and processes for creating content and how to take the leap into switching careers and reinventing yourself.

Rob is a visual creator based in Los Angeles, CA. A proficient editor, motion graphic artist and cinematographer, Rob is a full package capable of creating emotionally compelling pieces that entert...

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Interested in becoming a better coach or personal trainer? Are you a fitness enthusiast who wants to take your results to the next level? Are you someone who loves learning and wants to know how to do it faster?

We cover a lot in this episode, and there is something for everyone. Today's guest is Luka Hocevar, who is a fitness coach, gym owner, and entrepreneur who’s lifestyle of learning has allowed him to be among ...

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Do you want to learn how to style your hair better? What about your child's hair? Or maybe you're a hair stylist looking to break into the industry. Today, we have an amazing guest for you:

Sabrina Porsche is a freelance hairstylist who specializes in natural hairstyles and textured hair care and has worked with some of the most famous people in the world.

An expert in styling, braids, wigs and extension...

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"I am not photogenic..." How many times have you said that about yourself? For many years, I thought the same thing. However, I now know that ANYONE can learn to be more photogenic. And...

In today's episode of The First Hour, you are going to walk away being more comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

Today's episode is with the amazing and wonderful human, David Suh. 

Davi...

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In today’s episode, we have a conversation with Rick Carlson who has had multiple successful careers. At the heart of his ventures, the common thread is his captivating storytelling.

From his start as a songwriter and composer, into creating and starring in a children’s video series, to becoming a pastor, Rick has been able to foster his storytelling gifts to make a lasting positive impact in people’s lives.

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Allie Clifton is a sports broadcaster and is in her fifth season with the Los Angeles Lakers at Spectrum Sports Net. 

Allie is a 5x Emmy Winner, has over 10 years of experience as a sideline and sports reporter, and has over 10 years of experience playing competitive basketball. 

She also is the host of the FIRST athlete podcast in professional sports called Road Trippin' with Channing Frye and Richard Jeffer...

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Welcome to the very first episode of The First Hour. I am so glad you are here!

Today, our guest is Dennis Heenan. Dennis is an entrepreneur and internet marketer who specializes in email marketing, and he also happens to be my husband! 

Dennis and I  created a fitness company called HIITBURN that provides HIIT workouts inside our app and we also provide our users with 30-day workout challenges throughout the year...

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