Among Champions

Ramón Dominguez

Among Champions, hosted by Hall of Fame jockey Ramón Dominguez, dives into the real stories behind success. From legendary figures in horse racing to standout achievers in business, sports, and beyond, the show explores resilience, turning points, and the moments that define a champion’s path. Each episode offers inspiring, honest conversations that help listeners push toward their own goals.

Episodes

  1. How Entrepreneurs Know When It’s Time to Go All In

    May 25

    How Entrepreneurs Know When It’s Time to Go All In

    🚀 In this episode of Among Champions, host Ramon Dominguez sits down with Keith Augustine, co-founder of Lazy Dog Cookies, to discuss the incredible journey of building a nationally recognized pet brand from the kitchen of their home. Keith shares the leap of faith he and his wife Amy took when leaving behind corporate security at Heinz to pursue their passion for creating healthy, innovative dog treats. From farmers markets and garage bakeries to over 6,000 retail locations worldwide, this episode is packed with entrepreneurial lessons, resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven business growth. 🎧 Hosted by: Ramon Dominguez 👤 Guest: 🏡 Keith Augustine – Co-Founder & Owner of Lazy Dog Cookies 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Transitioning from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship ✔️ Growing a business from a home kitchen to national retail chains ✔️ The challenges of scaling manufacturing while maintaining quality ✔️ How PetSmart helped accelerate national growth ✔️ Why giving back to animals remains central to the company’s mission 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Keith Augustine: 🌐 Website → https://lazydogcookies.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/lazydogcookies/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lazydogcookies/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-augustine-0ba761182/ 🎧 Follow Ramon Dominguez: 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RamonDominguez24/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ramon_dominguez1976/ 💼 Email → r24dominguez@aol.com 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    32 min
  2. Cherie Devaux on Horsemanship, Leadership & Winning the Derby

    May 11

    Cherie Devaux on Horsemanship, Leadership & Winning the Derby

    🚀 In this conversation, Ramon Dominguez sits down with Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie Devaux to explore her incredible journey from hot walker to one of the most respected trainers in horse racing. Cherie opens up about leaving pre-med school, overcoming self-doubt, learning under Chuck Simon and Chad Brown, launching her own stable, and the mindset that carried her through the toughest moments of her career. She also shares her views on horsemanship, mentorship, aftercare, discipline, and what’s next after winning the Kentucky Derby. 🎧 Hosted by: Ramon Dominguez 👤 Guest:🏡 Cherie Devaux – Thoroughbred Horse Trainer 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Cherie Devaux’s rise from hot walker to Kentucky Derby-winning trainer ✔️ The role of discipline and mental toughness in high-performance environments ✔️ Mentorship lessons from Chuck Simon and Chad Brown ✔️ Building a successful horse racing stable and culture ✔️ The future of horsemanship, technology, and aftercare ✔️ Advice for young women entering the horse racing industry 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Cherie Devaux: 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/cdevauxracing/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reredevaux/ Photo by: Gonzalo Anteliz Jr 🎧 Follow Ramon Dominguez: 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RamonDominguez24/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ramon_dominguez1976/ 💼 Email → r24dominguez@aol.com 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    29 min
  3. Reinventing Yourself After Success | Trevor McCarthy

    May 4

    Reinventing Yourself After Success | Trevor McCarthy

    Most people chase success. Few question it. In this episode of Among Champions, Ramon Dominguez sits down with Trevor McCarthy—a rider who reached the top of elite horse racing, then chose to leave it behind. He grew up in the shadow of his father, Michael McCarthy. Followed the same path. Won at the highest level. Did everything right. And still walked away. This isn’t a story about racing. It’s about identity. What happens when the thing that defines you… no longer fits. Because sometimes the hardest move isn’t climbing higher. It’s knowing when to stop. 🎧 Hosted by: Ramon Dominguez 👤 Guest:🏡 Trevor McCarthy – Former Professional Jockey & Real Estate Investor 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Life inside professional horse racing ✔️ Mental health challenges athletes face ✔️ Career transition and identity shift ✔️ Family, pressure, and personal growth ✔️ Real estate investing as a new path 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Trevor McCarthy: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/trevormmccarthy/ 🎧 Follow Ramon Dominguez: 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RamonDominguez24/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ramon_dominguez1976/ 💼 Email → r24dominguez@aol.com 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    41 min
  4. The Secret to Running 173 Miles

    Apr 27

    The Secret to Running 173 Miles

    🚀 In this powerful episode of The Among Champions, we sit down with elite ultra runner Nick Coury to explore what it truly takes to push beyond human limits. From beating horses in a 50-mile race to setting an American record of 173.1 miles in 24 hours, Nick shares the physical, mental, and strategic breakthroughs behind his success. Learn how mindset, pacing, and relentless preparation come together in one of the toughest endurance sports on the planet. 🎧 Hosted by: Ramon Dominguez 👤 Guest:🏡 Nick Coury – Professional Ultra Runner & Software Engineer 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Ultra running fundamentals and progression ✔️ The Man Against Horse Race strategy ✔️ Mental resilience in extreme endurance ✔️ Nutrition and pacing for long-distance races ✔️ Lessons from breaking a national record 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Nick Coury: 🌐 Website → https://www.nickcouryruns.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nickcouryruns/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcoury 🎧 Follow Ramon Dominguez: 📘 Facebook  → https://www.facebook.com/RamonDominguez24/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ramon_dominguez1976/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    45 min
  5. Pressure, Discipline, and Brotherhood in Horse Racing

    Apr 20

    Pressure, Discipline, and Brotherhood in Horse Racing

    🚀 In this inspiring episode, host Ramon Dominguez sits down with elite jockeys Irad Ortiz Jr. and Jose Ortiz. The brothers share their journey from humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to dominating the global horse racing scene, revealing the mindset, discipline, and family support that shaped their success. 🎧 Hosted by: Ramon Dominguez 👤 Guest:🏡 Irad Ortiz Jr. & Jose Ortiz – Professional Jockeys 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Family influence and early racing exposure ✔️ Training and life in jockey school ✔️ Mental toughness and competition ✔️ Career growth and major achievements ✔️ Advice for aspiring jockeys 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Irad Ortiz Jr. & Jose Ortiz: 🌐 Website → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irad_Ortiz_Jr. 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/irad_ortiz/ 🎧 Follow Ramon Dominguez: 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RamonDominguez24/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ramon_dominguez1976/ 💼 Email → r24dominguez@aol.com 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    34 min
  6. The Real Reason You Keep Falling Off Track

    Apr 13

    The Real Reason You Keep Falling Off Track

    🚀 In this powerful episode of Among Champions, host Ramon Dominguez sits down with legendary jockey Richard Migliore to explore his incredible rise from humble beginnings in Brooklyn to becoming one of the most respected riders in horse racing history. With over 4,400 career wins, multiple awards, and a Hall of Fame induction, Richard shares the lessons, struggles, injuries, and mindset that shaped his journey—along with his transition into a successful racing analyst. 🎧 Hosted by: Ramon Dominguez 👤 Guest:🏡 Richard Migliore – Hall of Fame Jockey & Racing Analyst 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Early beginnings and discovery of horse racing ✔️ Lessons from mentors and early career influences ✔️ The mindset required to succeed at the highest level ✔️ Overcoming injuries and adversity ✔️ Transitioning into life after racing 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 🎧 Follow Ramon Dominguez: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RamonDominguez24/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ramon_dominguez1976/ 💼 Email → r24dominguez@aol.com 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    56 min
  7. From Pain to Purpose: The Inspiring Journey - EP 04

    Apr 6

    From Pain to Purpose: The Inspiring Journey - EP 04

    🚀 In this powerful episode, host Ramon Dominguez sits down with elite runner Nicholas Conway to uncover a story that goes far beyond speed and race results. Nick shares how he fell in love with running, the deep emotional connection he has with the sport, and the life-altering battle with chronic illness that took him away from running for over a decade. From enduring relentless physical pain to rebuilding his life and returning stronger at age 50, this conversation is a testament to resilience, perspective, and the healing power of movement. 🎧 Hosted by: Ramon Dominguez 👤 Guest:🏡 Nicholas Conway – Elite Distance Runner & Educator 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Passion for running and early beginnings ✔️ The importance of community in endurance sports ✔️ Overcoming Lyme disease and chronic pain ✔️ Mental resilience and personal growth ✔️ Competing at a high level in the masters division 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Nicholas Conway: 🌐 Website → [Add link] 👻 Facebook → [Add link] 📸 Instagram → [Add link] 💼 LinkedIn → [Add link] 🎧 Follow Ramon Dominguez: 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RamonDominguez24/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ramon_dominguez1976/ 💼 Email → r24dominguez@aol.com 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    47 min
  8. From Trailblazing Jockey to Purpose Beyond the Track - EP 03

    Mar 30

    From Trailblazing Jockey to Purpose Beyond the Track - EP 03

    🚀 In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on Moon Champions, host Ramon reconnects with Rosie Napravnik to explore what it truly takes to reach the top of professional horse racing. Rosie reflects on her rise to becoming one of the most successful female jockeys in the sport, the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry, and the mindset that fueled her relentless pursuit of excellence. From winning major races to navigating injuries, retirement, and rediscovering her passion through retraining retired racehorses, Rosie shares a deeply authentic story about purpose, resilience, and life after elite competition. 🎧 Hosted by: Ramon 👤 Guest:🏡 Rosie Napravnik – Former Champion Jockey & Founder of Rosie Off Track Thoroughbreds 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ The mentality behind elite competition in horse racing ✔️ Breaking barriers as a female jockey ✔️ The risks and injuries that come with the sport ✔️ Life after retirement from professional racing ✔️ Retraining thoroughbreds and building a new purpose 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Rosie Napravnik: 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/Offtracksporthorses/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rosienapravnik/ 🎧 Follow Ramon Dominguez: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RamonDominguez24/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ramon_dominguez1976/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ 📸 Rosie’s headshot, photographed by Lou Hodges

    53 min
  9. Journey from Pony Racing to Champion Jockey - EP 02

    Mar 30

    Journey from Pony Racing to Champion Jockey - EP 02

    🚀 In this inspiring episode of Among Champions, host Ramon Dominguez sits down with legendary jockey Rosie Napravnik to explore her incredible journey from childhood pony races in New Jersey to becoming one of the most successful female jockeys in horse racing history. Rosie shares how her passion for horses began in a horse-loving family, the early influence of pony racing, and the determination that led her to compete at the highest levels of the sport. She also discusses the mindset, resilience, and learning process that helped her overcome challenges and earn respect in a competitive racing world. 🎧 Hosted by: Ramon Dominguez 👤 Guest:🏡 Rosie Napravnik – Champion Thoroughbred Jockey 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Rosie’s upbringing in a horse-centered family ✔️ The role of pony racing in developing future jockeys ✔️ Lessons learned from early mentors and trainers ✔️ Insights on becoming a professional jockey ✔️ Overcoming challenges and proving herself in elite racing 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Rosie Napravnik: 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/Offtracksporthorses/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rosienapravnik/ 🎧 Follow Ramon Dominguez: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RamonDominguez24/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ramon_dominguez1976/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ 📸 Rosie’s headshot, photographed by Lou Hodges

    53 min
  10. From Racetrack Dreams to Hall of Fame: A Champion’s Journey - EP 01

    Mar 30

    From Racetrack Dreams to Hall of Fame: A Champion’s Journey - EP 01

    🚀 In this powerful episode, Ramon Dominguez shares his incredible journey from a young boy in Venezuela who fell in love with horse racing to becoming one of the most successful jockeys in the United States. He reveals the defining moments that shaped his career, the synchronicities, and mindset that led him to the right places. Ramon also reflects on the devastating accident that ended his riding career, how he reinvented himself afterward, and why he launched the “Among Champions” podcast to inspire others to pursue their dreams with focus and resilience. 🎧 Hosted by: Ramon Dominguez 👤 Guest:🏡 Ramon Dominguez – Hall of Fame Jockey & Podcast Host 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Ramon’s early passion for horse racing ✔️ The journey from Venezuela to the United States ✔️ Building a championship mindset in a competitive sport ✔️ Life after a career-ending injury ✔️ Inspiring others through storytelling and shared experiences 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 🎧 Follow Ramon Dominguez: 📘 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/RamonDominguez24/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ramon_dominguez1976/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    29 min

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    Among Champions, hosted by Hall of Fame jockey Ramón Dominguez, dives into the real stories behind success. From legendary figures in horse racing to standout achievers in business, sports, and beyond, the show explores resilience, turning points, and the moments that define a champion’s path. Each episode offers inspiring, honest conversations that help listeners push toward their own goals.

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Among Champions, hosted by Hall of Fame jockey Ramón Dominguez, dives into the real stories behind success. From legendary figures in horse racing to standout achievers in business, sports, and beyond, the show explores resilience, turning points, and the moments that define a champion’s path. Each episode offers inspiring, honest conversations that help listeners push toward their own goals.

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  • Creator
    Ramón Dominguez
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ramón Dominguez
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    Among Champions

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