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I’m Nico Gomez — hybrid athlete, founder, and builder of CROW, a body + spirit community platform based in Charlotte, NC. I’ve started 2 companies, exited one, and failed at the second. After losing everything, faith and fitness rebuilt me. This show follows a weekly rhythm: • The Reminder – mindset • The Rhythm – training • The Ritual – spiritual practice Subscribe for deep dives, silent sessions, and CROW platform updates — including our AI-powered community directory. Run. Lift. Ride. Pray. Together. 👉 crowwithin.com

  1. 09/01/2025

    Outgrowing Old Roles Creates Freedom - CROW Circle 013

    00:00 – Intro 00:45 – Reminder: Outgrowing Old Roles 03:58 – Rhythm: Values Over Ads — taking a stand against the noise of the internet and building values-based experiences in CLT 06:31 – Ritual: Explore Feature — training guides and faith books to ground your hybrid journey Jim Carrey once said, “I am happy I got the role of Jim Carrey — to play this person that everyone thought I should be.” He also said, “I wish that everyone would get what they wanted so they’d realize that’s not what fulfills them.”That’s the trap of roles. They look like fulfillment — but they’re just costumes. This week’s CROW Circle Newsletter 013 explores: How to strip away old identities and step into the role God actually placed in you Why playing the role is not the same as living fulfilledHow values over ads as we build a decentralized, purpose-driven internet experience in Charlotte A new Explore feature: training guides and faith books curated for hybrid athletes Even Jesus said:“Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing — and they will do even greater things than these…” — John 14:12 Questions to reflect on:What identity have I outgrown, but keep wearing anyway?How can I let the Holy Spirit fully transform me? How can I quiet the noise to hear God’s call more clearly? 👉 Explore more: www.crowwithin.com Train body + spirit. Built from within.

  2. 08/29/2025

    CROW Circle 012: Everything Is Meaningless (And Beautiful) | CROW Circle Newsletter 012

    00:00 – Intro 00:42 – Reminder: Everything You Do Is Meaningless (and Meaningful) 03:23 – Rhythm: Vendor Spotlight – Lotus Acupuncture 04:51 – Ritual: Explore (Beta) CLT’s Hidden Corners CROW Circle 012 asks a brutal question: What if everything you do is meaningless? And what if that’s where the beauty begins? This week’s newsletter blends spiritual paradox with practical presence: – A vendor spotlight on Lotus Acupuncture, Charlotte’s sanctuary for recovery and flow – A ritual to explore hidden pockets of CLT with fresh eyes and a slower paceTrain body + spirit. Built from within. #charlotte #clt

  3. 08/13/2025

    CROW Circle 011: CROW is a Tech Platform, Demo Video - CROW Circle Newsletter

    00:00 Introduction to Newsletter 11 00:40 Navigating the Community Platform 02:16 Feedback and Closing Remarks 1. The CROW Circle: Find Tailored Solutions in CLT What does it do? The CROW Circle scouts Charlotte for you. One search brings the best Vendors, Gear, Nutrition, and Communities — built for athletes who Run, Lift, Ride. The Problem: Charlotte has everything to train body + spirit — but it’s scattered. Endless searching steals your time and focus. The Solution: The CROW Circle curates only what matters: Local. Trusted. Built From Within. So you can train with presence, not noise. Use Cases: Training for a race? Get shoes, recovery nutrition, and a run crew that meets before work. Looking to improve your health? Find trusted coaches, recovery experts, and gear upgrades to get you on track. Want to invest in your spiritual side? Connect with faith-driven communities and nonprofits to serve alongside. https://youtu.be/UjkeSo6IZTA?si=DMPwQSGVLk7pQ76d

  4. 08/06/2025

    CROW Circle 010: Love & Let Go - Reminder, Rhythm, Ritual - CROW Circle Newsletter

    00:00 – Announcements 01:24 – REMINDER: Love and Let Go 02:24 – We crave success… and build identities around it 04:14 – Flow requires flexibility — not control 06:00 – Letting go isn’t quitting. It’s turning the page 07:42 – Sometimes love means release: “Thank you for helping me” 09:12 – Half our problems? Perception, not reality 10:12 – Why CROW exists: To help people become 10:36 – RHYTHM: Presence Over Pressure 11:11 – Peace comes with flow. Let go to move forward 12:22 – Presence isn’t passive — it’s built with God’s plan 13:39 – When is “enough” really enough? 14:06 – RITUAL 15:10 – Alignment often feels like effort. That may be your gift 15:59 – Weekly recap 16:40 – The story we tell… and the presence we return to This week’s CROW Circle invites you to let go of pressure without letting go of purpose. In training, in relationships, in faith — love requires trust, not control. ✣ Reminder — Release isn’t failure. It’s faith. ✣ Rhythm — Let go of pressure, train with presence. ✣ Ritual — Receive God’s gifts by noticing what flows. Train body + spirit. Built From Within. 🔔 Subscribe to the CROW Circle Newsletter: www.crowwithin.com/newsletter #bodyandspirit #crowcircle #hybridathletetraining #faithbasedfitness #builtfromwithin #spiritualendurance #trainingwithpresence

  5. 07/30/2025

    CROW Circle 009: We Were Built to Belong - Reminder, Rhythm, Ritual - CROW Circle Newsletter

    00:00 – AnnouncementsNewsletter subscribers, AI platform update2:44 – REMINDER3:12 – Interdependence: a decade to become independent, but we’re meant for one another5:12 – Community: men’s Bible study, apartment gym, felt more at peace. Jesus moved with and through community6:25 – Movement doesn’t feel like movement when you move with others7:17 – Scripture: “If one part rejoices, all rejoice” — the power of building one another up8:19 – RHYTHM8:48 – Humor: “10% of profits to save Kona… jk it’s free” — the importance of doing10:05 – Dr. K’s story: running a business with a puppy13:11 – Sometimes you leave community to grow. A furry friend can save your life, attract others, and ease loneliness14:17 – RITUAL16:04 – Taking care of something beyond yourself creates a virtuous cycle of serviceCROW Circle Newsletter 007 SummaryREMINDER — We Were Built to BelongTrue strength isn't independence — it's interdependence. From infancy to adulthood, we need each other. Jesus walked with others. Science backs it. Belonging is by design, not weakness.RHYTHM — Dogs Are Man’s Best FriendIn the chaos of your 20s, the most stabilizing force might be loyalty in fur. For Dr. K, it was Kona. Adopt. Walk. Heal. Presence is a practice — and sometimes your dog is the best coach.RITUAL — Go Buy a Goldfish and Name It Bobby HolidayCan’t afford a dog? Start smaller. A goldfish can be sacred. Feeding Bobby each day becomes your ritual — a small act of care that builds the muscle of presence and purpose.Website: www.crowwithin.com

  6. 07/22/2025

    CROW Circle 008: Do We Live to One Day Live? - Reminder, Rhythm, Ritual - CROW Circle Newsletter

    0:00 – Announcement & Intro 1:48 – Reminder 2:21 – When you think about your life a year ago: you said you wanted something, and you got it… (Mexico to USA) — but you're still not happy. 3:50 – When is it enough? The banker’s cycle of living for tomorrow. 4:43 – When do we start living for today and taking care of our health now? 5:43 – God’s presence does not mean laziness. 7:02 – Rhythm 7:46 – Hard work is not the goal; it’s about aligning yourself first — then giving it everything you've got. 8:30 – Alignment produces fruit and untapped potential — because it becomes play. 10:10 – Don’t deny yourself the gift of God; you’re meant to give that to the world. 11:23 – Ritual 11:50 – There were times I worked so much — even on Sabbath — that I had suicidal thoughts. 12:51 – Sabbath is about relaxing once a week, moving with family. 14:19 – Isaiah quote: You must work, you must give volume, and then — you rest.

  7. 07/16/2025

    CROW Circle 007: Don't Wait for the Perfect Wave - Reminder, Rhythm, Ritual - CROW Circle Newsletter

    Ride the Wave. Build the Rhythm. Shift the Route. In this week’s issue: 🌊 REMINDER — Don’t wait for the perfect wave.At 2:46, we dive into why waiting for perfect timing in life, business, or training is a trap.At 3:40, we reframe it: every wave is the next best one — not because it's perfect, but because it prepares us.At 4:00, a reminder: God’s timeline is not our timeline. 🖤 REAL TALK — Hard chapters matter.At 5:02, we touch on the lonely stretches — the ones that feel useless.At 5:30, we anchor into hybrid training and spiritual growth: ride the wave you’re on.By 6:50, it’s about learning to shut the noise off, even when it’s hard.At 7:21, we acknowledge the cost — the effort, the financial lows — and still choosing hope. ⚖️ PERSPECTIVE — Black pill or white pill?At 8:31, you choose the frame: doom… or becoming a better husband, friend, or neighbor. 🎯 RHYTHM — Say YES, AND.At 9:14, rhythm enters.By 10:57, we reframe frameworks — they aren’t limits; they’re foundations.At 11:52, it becomes personal: from JPMorgan → business → family office → service → cold chain logistics — each a “YES, AND.”13:39 seals it: You don’t just build something — you become someone. 🛣️ RITUAL — Run a different route.At 14:13, the section opens.By 15:03, we lean on creativity: “Life is made by people no smarter than you or me.” 🚴 #BuiltFromWithin Win — Dan’s 100-mile ride. Enough said. 🙌 REQUEST — Grow the Circle.✅ Reply with your #BuiltFromWithin win✅ Forward this to someone quietly doing the work

  8. 07/08/2025

    CROW Circle 006: Ride to Return to God - Reminder, Rhythm, Ritual - CROW Circle Newsletter

    In CROW Circle 006, we explore what it means to train from the inside out — to ride not for performance, but for presence. 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Reminder: Ride to Return to God 01:48 - It's Not About the Equipment 02:59 - Endurance and Spiritual Breakthroughs 04:18 - Mile 50 and Drawing Closer to God 05:15 - More Movement, More Clarity 06:19 - Quiet Thought, Finding God, Aligning Body + Spirit 06:39 - Rhythm: Strip the Ego 07:18 - Big Wave Surfer + Facing Goliath 08:31 - Faith, Danger, and Riding with Power 09:57 - The Wave Becomes the Mountain 10:58 - No Credit, Just God. Learn to Love + Ride 12:27 - Pro Tip: Charlotte’s Greenway Ride 13:08 - Ritual: Pray Before You Move 14:52 - The Reality of Cycling and Intention 15:31 - The Time I Didn't Pray 🛣️ REMINDER – We Ride to Return to GodNot to escape life, but to return to rhythm, stillness, and the voice of God that only speaks when everything else quiets down. 🚴 RHYTHM – Ride to Strip the EgoLike Laird Hamilton facing 50-foot waves, long rides and steep climbs have a way of humbling us — reminding us that this isn’t about image, it’s about endurance. 🙏 RITUAL – Pray Before You MoveFrom the Tarahumara to the trailheads of Charlotte, intention matters. Before we move, we center. Before we ride, we pray. #BuiltFromWithin, #CrowCircle, #FaithAndFitness, #ChristianAthlete, #TrainForPurpose, #SpiritualStrength, #BodyAndSpirit, #DisciplineByDesign, #RunWithFaith, #LiftForGod, #KingdomFitness, #MoveWithMeaning, #DailyObedience, #PurposeOverPRs, #NoZeroDays

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I’m Nico Gomez — hybrid athlete, founder, and builder of CROW, a body + spirit community platform based in Charlotte, NC. I’ve started 2 companies, exited one, and failed at the second. After losing everything, faith and fitness rebuilt me. This show follows a weekly rhythm: • The Reminder – mindset • The Rhythm – training • The Ritual – spiritual practice Subscribe for deep dives, silent sessions, and CROW platform updates — including our AI-powered community directory. Run. Lift. Ride. Pray. Together. 👉 crowwithin.com

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