The Journey with Ryan Duey Ryan Duey

After hanging out for the better half a week in Maui, Hawaii, Ryan sat down with  Slater Trout for a deep dive into his story. Slater is the ultimate waterman. After learning how to surf at a young age in Florida, Slater and his family moved to Hawaii soon after. He went Pro as a competitive Paddle Boarder at age 12 and has traveled the world looking for an adventure ever since. They talk about the rigors of the road at such a young age and how balancing an in-person education is nearly impossible. This episode features an inside look at someone who has achieved great things by embracing the cutting-edge and never underestimating the power of discipline and hard work.

Intro music by:
Artist: Nahko Bear 
Song: Beautiful Trouble

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Crossfit Champion and Fitness Entrepreneur Jason Khalipa. Jason talks about his early days working at a local gym and how Crossfit changed his mindset about how fitness can transform lives when coaching and accountability are involved. Ryan & Jason also dive into his Crossfit championship and what it takes to build a global brand like NC Fit from the ground up. So sit back and enjoy Jason's practical wisdom in this incredibly insightful conversation.

Intro music by:
Artist: Nahko Bear 
Song: Beautiful Trouble

In this episode, Ryan speaks with, Hannan Eden,  one of the most recognized fitness professionals in the industry.  Hannah talks about moving to America from Britain as a teenager, her early inspired days as a CrossFit trainer, and how she built her brand out of a love of helping others attain their personal goals inside and outside the gym. Ryan & Hannah also dive into what it takes to start a business from the ground up, the hard knocks that can happen along the way, and the endless pursuit of what it takes to succeed. You won't want to miss the pearls of wisdom Hannah throws down in this incredibly transparent and personal conversation.

0:00 - Intro

1:46 - Who Hannah is to Ryan

3:41 - A perspective change when moving from the UK to the US

6:13 - Why Hannah's family moved from the UK to the US

8:00 - Hannah's relationship with her parents

10:34 - Hannah runs away

13:27 - College Life / Introduction to CrossFit

19:56 - Balancing Night Club Work & Starting a Business

24:00 - Building a following and recognizing the potential others were benefitting from.

29:34 - The right reasons to grind in business

30:46 - Lessons learned on how to let a team member go to make their ripple in the world

32:16 - Starting a new gym & building a brand from scratch with blood, sweat & tears

34:56 - Entering the Reebok One Competition

36:00 - A slice of humble pie leads to other opportunities

39:14 - The new gym and IG following start growing 

43:33 - The early days of Selling and Promoting an online brand 

49:56 - Beyond toxic fitness & running a successful gym

54:55 - Managing the noise of Social Media

55:48 - Hannah's Red Hair

1:10 - Honesty in the face of adversity 

1:04:41 - Overcoming business problems and obstacles in life









 




 














Intro music by:
Artist: Nahko Bear 
Song: Beautiful Trouble

In this episode, Ryan speaks with relationship guru and founder of the "Create The Love" Mark Groves. Ryan and Mark dive into all things relationship, including what that means in the context of our current world. Mark walks us through how an early fascination with the culture of work relationships turned into a lifelong pursuit to cut through the BS, be true to yourself, and in the process, open up the potential to "love and be loved" that's waiting inside all of us. This episode of "The Journey" is a heartfelt conversation you won't want to miss!

0:00: Who Mark is to Ryan 
3:15: Marks shares the experiences that led him to become a human connection expert 
8:15: Why do some people use rock bottom moments to transform and others struggle?
11:15: Three questions that changed Mark’s life 
17:35: Building Create The Love brand/ business 
30:00: Mark opens up on his past relationships 
42:45: Ryan and Mark discuss Marriage 
1:05:45: What is the greatest predictor of our health at 80  
1:10:06: What is something Mark believes that isn’t commonly accepted 
Intro music by:
Artist: Nahko Bear 
Song: Beautiful Trouble

In this episode, Ryan speaks with his friend and jiu-jitsu master Ryron Gracie; Ryron is Helio Gracie's grandson and the eldest son of Rorion Gracie. Ryron is part of the third generation of jiu-jitsu's most illustrious family, the Gracies. They discuss early UFC fighting, the pressures he felt growing up, and how Gracie University and Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) are changing the game for Law Enforcement through jiu-jitsu training that is helping to keep officers and the public safer.

0:00: Who Ryron is to Ryan
1:45: Where’s Ryron’s self-confidence comes from 
5:00; When Ryron first started BJJ
6:30: A history of the lineage of the Gracie’s
10:20: Ryron talks about if he always wanted to go down this path
12:45: The pressure Ryron felt as a youth 
19:00: The original rules of UFC
21:30: Inside the locker room of Royce Gracie of the early UFC 
24:20: Walking out with Royce at UFC 2,3,4,5
25:30:  Memories from the first days of the UFC
31:00:  The Journey of becoming a BJJ instructor
35:00: The transition of Gracie Academy and Gracie University 
38:00: Rener and Ryron’s relationship as brothers
45:00: The controversy of taking Jiu Jitsu online 
55:30: Jiu Jitsu with police officers and Gracie Survival Tactics 
1:03:50: Statistics of efficacy with GST
1:15:45: Something Ryron believes that isn’t commonly accepted 
1:26:30: Dying well 

Intro music by:
Artist: Nahko Bear 
Song: Beautiful Trouble

Episode 7 - Josh Emmett's relentless drive toward UFC Glory

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Ultimate Fighting Champion Josh Emmett. Josh is an American professional mixed martial artist and is currently ranked #3 in the world in the UFC featherweight division. Josh gives us a behind-the-scenes look and talks about what a real fight night looks like just before you enter the cage. Additionally, he digs even deeper into his storied past, mental stamina, and pure sacrifice one must give to pursue being the #1 UFC fighter in the world. This is truly an eye-opening episode of "The Journey" you won't want to miss!

Intro music by:
Artist: Nahko Bear 
Song: Beautiful Trouble