The Daily Grind
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
Episodes
“The most important thing is to set boundaries and follow through on the boundaries you set” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Naomi Rotstein @iamnaomirotstein, who is a seasoned personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, business mentor, and founder of her own coaching and wellness platform. Naomi has spent over a decade helping hundreds o...
“Slow down and focus in on one thing” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Hannah Ciampini @blueprintandbloomlab, who is the founder of Blueprint & Bloom, where she helps therapists navigate the part of private practice no one really teaches—but everyone struggles with: the business side. Through Blueprint & Bloom, she helps clinicians b...
“You have to have no doubt in what you are doing” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Sarah J Pitts @sarahjpittsuk, who is a business strategist and digital asset builder for solo business owners. She is also the creator of the Potent Productivity Method™ and based in the UK!
S8 Episode 50: 3/12/2026
Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Sa...
“Visibility is absolutely key. You got to be able to be found. You cannot be in the game if you can't be found” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Zoe Price @resumepilots, who is the founder and CEO of Resume Pilots. She works with senior professionals who look successful ‘on paper’ but feel stuck, overlooked, or perhaps are panicking abou...
“Most importantly, always go back to remembering your why. Your purpose is what will carry you through” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Kristen Leyba @topshelfespresso.ms, who is the Sole Owner of Top Shelf Espresso, a business she grew from a humble trailer setup into a full-service café complete with a drive-thru and sit-in options. Her j...
“Just show up” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Chloe Speyers @haymakerbuns @haymakerbunstv, who is the General Manager of Haymaker Bun Company, overseeing operations across both of their Middlebury and Burlington, VT locations. In a hands-on role that spans leadership, operations, people management, and execution, Chloe plays a critical par...
“Be kind to yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Cassie Mazie @biablends @cassie.mazie, who is founder of Bia Blends, a Portland-based wellness company on a mission to help people reclaim their own definition of “healthy” and fuel their lives without the crash, jitters, or harmful ingredients found in traditional energy drinks.
S8 Episo...
“Your personal brand is the asset, not the product, company, or the platform” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Renee Carbone Fleming @reneecarbonefleming, who is the founder of the Badass Queen™ and Sparkle Queens™ brands, host of the Unapologetically Badass Podcast, a published author, and an award-winning empowerment coach. She’s a multi-m...
“Live for the wow” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Krista and Nick McCleish @grazecraze_urbandale_ia, owners of Graze Craze. Known for elevating charcuterie into an experience, Graze Craze brings people together through beautifully crafted grazing boards for events, celebrations, and everyday moments.
S8 Episode 44: 2/19/2026
Featuring Kelly ...
“You can be your best” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Drew Griesel @primal_drew, who is the founder of Primal Wellness Coaching and host of The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast. He works with busy professionals and executives to rebuild energy, focus, and physical performance through simple, primal-based lifestyle systems
S8 Episode 43: 2/17/2...
“If you want something for yourself, you have to dedicate at least one thing everyday to be in the pursuit of that” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Brooklyn Coston @calamitycoffeemt, who is founder, owner and the heart and soul behind Calamity Coffee — a mobile coffee bar boldly serving thoughtfully crafted espresso drinks and seasonal spec...
“Neat. Organized. Accurate” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Andy Goldstein @bagelsngrinds @potomacpizza @goldieslice, who is the Managing Partner of Potomac Pizza Potomac as well as Bagels ‘n Grinds Potomac. Andy began his career with Restaurant Zone Inc. in 2010, starting as a cashier and progressing through leadership roles to become Mana...
“Good news and bad news is good news, but no news or inaccurate news is always bad news” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Timothy Wingate Jr. @constructionaccountant, who the founder of G+F Business & Financial Consulting LLC,a specialized accounting and financial consulting firm dedicated to serving the construction industry. Based in W...
“Strength. Courage. Confidence.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Nicole Zapoli @_nz_fitness, @nicolezapoli, who is a professional fitness and wellness coach, certified personal trainer, athlete, and more! Nicole’s passion, purpose, and mission in life is to help empower others into living their strongest, healthiest, happiest lives possible...
“There's power in people and in stories” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Caitlin Magidson @caitlinmagidson, who is a licensed psychotherapist and certified career coach who blends mental health expertise with strategic career guidance. Caitlin works with clients 1:1 in therapy, in career coaching, and in group programs through her priva...
“Go get it” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest KJ Blattenbauer @hearsaypr, who is a powerhouse publicist and brand strategist with almost thirty years of experience shaping bold ideas that get real attention. Her work has landed in Forbes, Inc., Business Insider, Fast Company, and more. As the founder of Hearsay PR, she guides creators and fou...
“Consistency, of being able to follow through start to finish without any gaps” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Jenn Friedline @jennsdogsllc, who is the owner and lead trainer at Jenn’s Dogs LLC. Jenn's Dogs offers training that focuses on building a relationship with your dog. Using humane and science backed methods, you can establish ...
“You are one of a kind” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Mike Milligan @mikemilliganllc, @1oakfinancial, who is an author and Certified Financial Planner® and Founder of 1 Oak Financial, a firm dedicated to helping pre-retirees and new retirees build unique financial futures. Mike's fresh focus on "Return OF Investment" is idea...
“Keep walking toward your goals” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Nancy Benet @success.your.way, who is a licensed CPA, entrepreneur, and CEO of both Fix-It Accounting and Success Your Way, an online education platform empowering women to start and grow businesses aligned with their deepest desires.
S8 Episode 34: 1/15/2025
Featuring Kelly Joh...
“One word, growth partners. Ask yourself, am I treating them like partners? Do they have a partnership mindset” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Tom Miller, who is the CEO of VisionLink and best-selling author of “The Growth Partners Effect: Linking Employee Compensation to Business Growth.”
S8 Episode 33: 1/13/2025
Featuring Kelly Johnson wi...
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