The Daily Grind

Kelly Johnson
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  • Entrepreneurship
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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

  1. 4d ago

    S10 Episode 4: Vasa Jurich | Founder/CEO | Perfy, Growthbuster

    “Be so good it's hard to ignore you.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Vasa Jurich @drinkperfy, @growthbuster. Founder and CEO of Perfy and Founder of Growthbuster. With more than 13 years of experience helping consumer brands grow, Vasa has worked behind the scenes to scale some of the fastest-growing companies in the food and beverage industry. Today, he combines his passion for entrepreneurship and innovation through Perfy, a better-for-you soda focused on metabolic and cognitive wellness, and Growthbuster, where he continues to help emerging brands reach new heights. We're excited to learn more about his entrepreneurial journey, the story behind Perfy, and the lessons he's learned building brands that make an impact. S10 Episode 4: 10/01/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Vasa Jurich 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://growthbuster.com, https://drinkperfy.com/ Instagram: @vasajurich, @drinkperfy, @growthbuster, @fullhandsmarketing  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkperfy/  TikTok: @drinkperfy

  2. 6d ago

    S10 Episode 3: Meredith Mills-Merritt | Founder | The Original Southside

    “Trust yourself and trust your gut.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Meredith Mills-Merritt @meredithleahmerritt, the founder and CEO of The Original Southside @drinksouthsides, a premium ready-to-drink gin cocktail inspired by her mom's beloved summer recipe. What began as a family tradition has grown into a nationally recognized beverage brand, now available in more than 20 markets and on the shelves of retailers like Whole Foods and Total Wine. Made with certified organic, all-natural ingredients, The Original Southside is reviving a classic cocktail while making it more accessible for today's consumers. S10 Episode 3: 9/29/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Meredith Mills-Merritt  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.drinksouthsides.com/ Instagram: @meredithleahmerritt, @drinksouthsides Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556538763449 TikTok: @drinksouthsides

  3. Sep 24

    S10 Episode 2: Connor Knapp | Co-Owner/Co-Founder | Piper and Leaf Tea Co.

    “Serve the joy.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Connor Knapp @piperandleaf. co-owner and co-founder of Piper & Leaf Tea Co., a family-owned artisan tea company that started at a local farmers market in North Alabama and has grown into a beloved regional brand with customers across the country. What makes Piper & Leaf unique isn't just the handcrafted tea. It's the philosophy behind the company: creating genuine community, sourcing ingredients locally whenever possible, working alongside family, and building a business that prioritizes relationships over rapid growth. From refillable mason jars and farmers markets to beautiful tea shops and nationwide wholesale partnerships, Connor and the Piper & Leaf team have remained committed to what they call "Serving the Joy." S10 Episode 2: 9/24/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Connor Knapp 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://piperandleaf.com/ Instagram: @piperandleaf  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piperandleafteaco

  4. Sep 22

    S10 Episode 1: Eva Kirie | Content Creator

    “The life that you are aspiring to have is out there and there for you when you are ready to claim it!” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest/guests Eva Kirie @evakirie. Eva is a New York City–based content creator, speaker, and solopreneur who has built a community of more than 100,000 people and reaches over 10 million viewers each month with her signature “yapping” style of storytelling. Her work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, personal branding, and the very human experiences that make great stories. Beyond creating content, Eva helps people stop treating their potential like a hobby and start building their careers and businesses with intention. She’s also the founder of a production and management company supporting businesses across New York City with social media. S10 Episode 1: 9/22/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Eva Kirie 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.evakirie.com/ Instagram: @evakirie https://www.instagram.com/evakirie/ TikTok: @evakirie https://www.tiktok.com/@evakirie

  5. Sep 17

    S9 Episode 50: Acacia Rayford | Founder | Hey Rosie Creations

    “Find your community.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Acacia Rayford @heyrosiecreations, founder and creative force behind Hey Rosie Creations, a stationery and lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity through thoughtfully designed stickers, greeting cards, planners, art prints, and everyday goods. What began as a creative outlet has grown into a business rooted in inclusivity, mental wellness, and the belief that even the smallest moments deserve intention and color. Acacia is also a mom of five, an entrepreneur, and a passionate community builder whose mission is to help people embrace who they are while finding beauty in life's perfectly imperfect moments. S9 Episode 50: 9/17/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Acacia Rayford 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.heyrosiecreations.com/  Instagram: @heyrosiecreations  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyrosiecreations  TikTok: @heyrosiecreations

  6. Sep 15

    S9 Episode 49: Lindsey Mifsud | Founder | LL’s Kitchen

    “Mindset is everything.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Lindsey Mifsud @lls.kitchen. Lindsey is the founder and CEO of LL's Kitchen, a rapidly growing food brand that's reimagining granola with clean ingredients, incredible flavor, and a mission to make healthy eating feel simple—not restrictive. S9 Episode 49: 9/15/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Lindsey Mifsud 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://llskitchen.com/  Instagram: @lls.kitchen  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063983172508  TikTok: @lls.kitchen

  7. Sep 10

    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

  8. Sep 8

    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

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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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  • Creator
    Kelly Johnson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    468
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kelly Johnson
  • Show Website
    The Daily Grind