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Turmeric and Tequila is graceful disruption . We are a community of varsity humans questioning reality as we know it and proving it possible that seemingly opposing things can harmoniously coexist, in this world and within ourselves. It’s all better together. Reality is nothing more than applied meaning, so let’s break though society’s antiquated implied rules and expectations and break into authentic self-expression to see what’s possible for personal, professional, and worldly positive change. Join me and my guests as we share our purpose seeking journeys chasing the pull from within of success, failure, and truth- with self-expression, mental/physical health, entrepreneurship, diversity, and community as the foundations of the mission… we are challenging status quo one gracefully disruptive conversation at a time.

You will be inspired to be you and chase the dream, even if it doesn’t make sense to the rest of the world- it will soon.

The Mission: To inspire positive radical social evolution.

Host: Kristen M. Olson, D1 collegiate athlete, 5X CrossFit Games competitor (2nd, 2011 #team), 25+ yrs of entrepreneurship + Coaching, 3 rescue pups (royalty). Works hard, plays harder.

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    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 136 Ratings

Turmeric and Tequila is graceful disruption . We are a community of varsity humans questioning reality as we know it and proving it possible that seemingly opposing things can harmoniously coexist, in this world and within ourselves. It’s all better together. Reality is nothing more than applied meaning, so let’s break though society’s antiquated implied rules and expectations and break into authentic self-expression to see what’s possible for personal, professional, and worldly positive change. Join me and my guests as we share our purpose seeking journeys chasing the pull from within of success, failure, and truth- with self-expression, mental/physical health, entrepreneurship, diversity, and community as the foundations of the mission… we are challenging status quo one gracefully disruptive conversation at a time.

You will be inspired to be you and chase the dream, even if it doesn’t make sense to the rest of the world- it will soon.

The Mission: To inspire positive radical social evolution.

Host: Kristen M. Olson, D1 collegiate athlete, 5X CrossFit Games competitor (2nd, 2011 #team), 25+ yrs of entrepreneurship + Coaching, 3 rescue pups (royalty). Works hard, plays harder.

    207. Innovation + Leadership = Unleashing Human Potential with Tamara Ghandour

    207. Innovation + Leadership = Unleashing Human Potential with Tamara Ghandour

     
    “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.”
    -George Addair
     
    I am excited to welcome fellow entrepreneur, podcaster, and CrossFitter, Tamara Ghandour, to the T&T mic! As a business and fitness standout, Tamara shares her journey of personal and professional evolution with success, failure, and a huge passion for humans being humans. Tamara has a wealth of experience in the entrepreneurial and corporate worlds and leading both in humanizing innovation- guiding us to those desired solutions all while understating ourselves and one another just a little bit more. From her failed first small business idea in NYC to working with every major brand you can think of, Tamara proves she can question a better way and lead us to it. This is an awesome conversation for leaders of any kind or anyone looking to fully unleash their human potential for themselves and others. Tamara leads with empathy, knowledge, experience, confidence, and most importantly- heart… understand the individual and see what the team can do!
     
    Highlights:
    Unleashing human potential. Doing things your way. Why humans do the things they do. Failure, success, and evolution. Leadership, fitness, and equalizers. Self-belief, mental health, and CrossFit. Innovation. Seeking and finding purpose. Loving people and reaching goals. Individuals and teams.
     
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    Tamara Ghandour:
    At the forefront of human-centered innovation, the impact of Tamara Ghandour’s groundbreaking work can be seen in individuals and teams across the globe. Bringing together over two decades of business experience, neuroscience, behavioral psychology and change principles, Tamara created the first tools to truly make innovation tangible and accessible to all of us. Through her proprietary assessment, the Innovation Quotient Edge™ (IQE), her book Innovation is Everybody’s Business, and online tools and training, Tamara helps leaders and teams discover the keys to unlocking their innovative minds to get into a state of flow, create meaningful breakthroughs, have stronger, more valued voices and build high-performing, high-value teams that innovate and win, together. #humanpotential
    https://www.gotolaunchstreet.com/
    @originaltamara
     
    Time Stamps:
    0:45- Tamara Intro
    1:47- Young Tamara, on the move
    3:01- Fascinated by people
    3:40- Saturday School, fighting the power
    5:00- What made you comfortable not following the rules?
    7:58- Tell me why?
    9:49- Moving so much was a blessing
    10:28- Finding my way in college
    11:45- Subsidized lunches, motivated by feeling shame
    13:15- Letting kids fail
    15:39- Seeking comfort, unfortunately
    18:40- The BEST thing you can do
    19:30- Diversity is the answer
    22:20- Balance of certainty and uncertainty
    24:20- Change is personal
    26:41- Self awareness, human potential
    28:31- The positives of covid
    32:20- Heartfelt leaderships
    35:40- From the outside looking in
    37:17- Entrance into entrepreneurship
    40:58- Accepting failure
    43:43- Innovation in baby care
    45:54- Shifting into the human vs the idea
    48:54- Hired to solve problems, understanding humans
    52:13- The biggest mistake I’ve ever made
    58:45- Be ready to change the plan
    1:02:20- Loving all the moments
    1:05:45- Real Confidence
    1:07:46- It’s all temporary
    1:10:44- Tamara’s assessment
    1:19:20- Friction from conformity
    1:22:22- Think about the back half of challenge
     
    Connect with T&T:
    IG: @TurmericTequila
    Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila
    Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com
     
    Host: Kristen Olson
    IG: @Madonnashero
    Tik Tok: @Madonnashero
    Website: www.KOAlliance.com

    • 1 hr 27 min
    206. Football Was Just The Beginning: Jake Plummer

    206. Football Was Just The Beginning: Jake Plummer

    "At The End, It's Not About What You Have Or Even What You've Accomplished. It's About Who You've Lifted Up, Who You've Made Better. It's About What You've Given Back."
    — Denzel Washington
     I am extra excited about this conversation as a lifelong Colorado athlete! Today we welcome hometown hero, Jake Plummer, to the T&T mic. Jake is a football great, as second-round pick in 1997 he then spent 10 years in the NFL playing for the Arizona Cardinals and then the here, with our Denver Broncos. In addition to being an athlete, Jake is a family man, businessman, and passionate about living on purpose and helping people however he can. Jake shares the journey thus far with success and failures as well as new ventures he is deeply passionate about and currently launching from Colorado. Jake owns a mushroom farm, Mycolove Farm, and is the Co- Founder (with Rashad Evans and Del Jolly) of Get Umbo, a thriving functional mushroom company, making big moves in the athletic and lifestyle spaces, “We believe that functional mushrooms are an untapped and powerful force for good”. This is an awesome conversation of purpose with a balance of science, intuition, and positive energy. Enjoy!
     Highlights:
    Playing collegiate and professional football. Physical, mental, and brain health. Changes in the health and fitness industry over the years. Power to the people and asking questions. Life lessons through sports. Predictions on the Broncos future. Playing for the team. Science, intuition, and the balance in between. Living on purpose and serving a mission larger than yourself.
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    Jake "The Snake" Plummer:
    Pro-Bowl NFL Quarterback. Ten years in the NFL, playing for the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos, earned Jake a reputation as a natural leader, inspiring his teammates to believe in themselves and each other — personal excellence for the sake of the team. Drawn to natural medicine, he is eager to learn how mushrooms can help us individually, and our collective power can make a better world.
    @snakeplummer
     Meet Umbo:
    Umbo was founded by two former professional athletes, each of whom spent long and successful careers that were filled with fierce combat and other-worldly levels of stress. We believe that functional mushrooms are an untapped and powerful force for good. Our food and supplements were created and tested by our founders (and their close circle of trainers, nutritionists, and other elite pro athletes), to give athletes of all levels an edge on performance and recovery.
    @getumbo
     
    Connect with T&T:
    IG: @TurmericTequila
    Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila
    Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com 
    Host: Kristen Olson
    IG: @Madonnashero
    Tik Tok: @Madonnashero
    Website: www.KOAlliance.com
     

    • 1 hr 28 min
    205. How I Ran 48.6 Miles in 4 Days: #TheDopeyChallenge

    205. How I Ran 48.6 Miles in 4 Days: #TheDopeyChallenge

    “It's the possibility that keeps me going, not the guarantee.”
    ― Nicholas Sparks
     
    That’s right- 48.6 miles in four days- also known as The Dopey Challenge, by Run Disney! I am excited to share how and why I took this challenge on as I am not a competitive runner, nor had I run more than a few miles at a time in years! I break down my experience with the race itself, all of the logistics, and my personal strategy on executing a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon in the span of 4 days. In addition, I share my nutrition and fueling, suggested gear and shoes, training strategy, and maintaining a possibility mindset. Most importantly I share on what I really gained from completing this challenge and it had nothing to do with running or fitness. If you are thinking about taking on any challenge (fitness related or not), I say, do it! Regardless of how it shakes out, there are so many wins even before the challenge starts- listen to this podcast and get motivated to say yes.
    THE GEAR I SUGGESTED HERE
    Highlights:
    Doing hard things. Completing a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon in 4 days. Running through Epcot, Disney World, The Magic Kingdom, and more. Rain, shine, darkness, or dead batteries- we run. Recovery, possibility mindset, nutrition, and gear. Focus, me time, commitment, and steping/leaping outside of the box. Sucking at something new. Gratitude.205. How I Ran 48.6 Miles in 4 Days #TheDopeyChallenge
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    Time Stamps:
    0:30- Intro
    2:15- The importance of doing hard things
    3:00- Why do this challenge
    4:12- Breakdown of the logistics and the race
    7:29- Mindset, ego check
    11:30- The Marathon, pack extra ear phones
    14:20- Where am I and how did I get here?
    15:10- The training
    21:41- Trackers (Whoop and FitBit)
    24:05- Fueling
    26:01- The gear
    27:30- The shoes
    29:02- Music, phone, cases
    30:42- Possibility mindset, goals
    31:04- Recovery
    33:38- Take on a challenge now
    34:30- You win before the challenge even starts
    39:07- I’m proud of myself And… what I would have done different
    42:04- All the medals!
    45:05- All the hard things you do that don’t get medals- give someone their flowers
     
    Kristen M. Olson
    Creative. Coach. Leader. Athlete. Entrepreneur. Podcaster. Pup Mom.
    Uniting mission driven humans everywhere.
    @madonnashero
    @koalliance
     
    Connect with T&T:
    IG: @TurmericTequila
    Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila
    Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com
    Host: Kristen Olson
    IG: @Madonnashero
    Tik Tok: @Madonnashero
    Website: www.KOAlliance.com
     

    • 46 min
    204. Designing The Dream: Lil Fresh Sam

    204. Designing The Dream: Lil Fresh Sam

    “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
    -Maya Angelou
     
    I am so excited for this conversation because we get to highlight a fellow Colorado born creative! Lil Fresh Sam is a born and raised Denver, Coloradan and has followed her creative fashion designing heart all over the world, working with some of the biggest names in the biz including, Method Man and Iggy Azalea and brands like Reebok and Puma. Lil Fresh Sam shares her journey forging a brand, business, and dream from Denver and some of the do’s and don’ts of the fashion industry. We discuss a lot about life, growth, and trusting the process. The entrepreneurial journey is real and monetization is hard for all creatives, lean into some pro tips here. Lil Fresh Sam has accomplished a lot at a young age (with a LOT of hard work), but is just getting started. Look for her designs and energy at an apparel shop/runway/ or Nuggets game near you!
     
    Highlights:
    Entrepreneurship. Fashion, passion, and purpose. Standard of quality. Trusting the process and building a community. Self-care, self-growth, and the power of your mindset. Failure, success, and everything in between.
     
    Time Stamps:
    1:48- Young Lil Fresh Sam, didn’t care what she wore.
    2:32- What sparked the fire?
    3:31- The Pivot Point
    5:01- There is more
    6:13- Michael Jordan saves
    11:05- Strong Powerful Women
    13:40- I’m shy, but my style is not
    19:29- Ahead of my time
    21:26- I made it through hell and back, with a smile on
    23:44- You don’t have to take the traditional path
    26:40-Mental health and processing trauma
    31:30- Creating your own reality
    32:20-Leading by example, you don’t need to sacrifice yourself for success
    36:30- Making people happy through my designs
    39:18- Something I haven’t talked about, ever
    42:06- Just get started, open up for judgment
    46:10- Core values
    49:35- Balancing an LA lifestyle
    53:30- Joining The Pharcyde, meeting the right people, authentically
    58:43- Letting go of time
    1:05:41- Showing up.
     
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    Fresh⚡️Sam:
    Fashion designer and wardrobe stylist
    FreshSam is a fashion designer and wardrobe stylist based in Los Angeles, California but born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Her style is unique and one-of-a-kind, as she seeks to empower and inspire people through feeling confident and looking their best. Whether she is working with a celebrity, an influencer, or an everyday person, Sam is passionate about going beyond style and fashion. She loves to see true happiness in everyone she works with, and her style is all about spreading that uplifting feeling. FreshSam has worked with artists such as The Pharcyde, Method Man, Iggy Azalea, and Smino. In addition, she has also worked with globally recognized brands the likes of Puma, Reebook, Skull Candy, Under Armor, and Bose, only to mention a few.
    www.LilFreshSam.com
    @itsfreshsam
     
    Connect with T&T:
    IG: @TurmericTequila
    Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila
    Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com
     
    Host: Kristen Olson
    IG: @Madonnashero
    Tik Tok: @Madonnashero
    Website: www.KOAlliance.com
     
     
     

    • 1 hr 6 min
    203. Year in Review 2023 AND Year in Preview 2024

    203. Year in Review 2023 AND Year in Preview 2024

    “Success doesn't come to you; you go to it.”
    ― T. Scott McLeod
    Yes, this is our annual podcast reviewing 2023 and getting intentional for what we want in the new year, 2024! Ashley joins me once again to discuss some major events of 2023 worldwide and personally and we both run through our T&T 2023 Review, 2024 Preview: Intentions/ Goals Worksheet. It has been so cool to look back at these over the years and see the growth and changes. Given the current landscape of our world, there is no better time than now to fully embrace personal responsibility and all the things we CAN control.  This is not about religion, politics, or resolutions, it’s about facilitating an attainable, sustainable, intentional, and inspiring vision for ourselves as individuals. If we can all dial ourselves in individually, perhaps collectively we can move the world in the right direction. We hope that the T&T Review + Preview: Intentions/ Goals Work Sheet below offers you an opportunity to pause for your own self-reflection and intentions for this gift we call time, in this new year! Cheers, XO.
     
    Highlights:
    Popping bottles… sort of. Balance, personal responsibility, happiness, growth, evolution, and accountability. 2023, mostly 2024. Current events, hope, aspirations, and choice. Selfcare, desires, clarity, goals, pro tips, and community. Good laughs, good friends, good grace:) 
     
    Time Stamps:
    1:00- Welcome and intro’s- we are back
    4:13- recognizing the changes over the years doing these intentional sheets!
    4:40- Top events in 2023 from “The Tens” List (voted in by individuals)
    14:28- How do you count Roman Numerals:)
    15:29- Ashley’s 2023 event list
    31:38- December was heavy!
    32:07- Ashley and KO Share their own T&T 2023 Review, 2024 Preview: intentions/ Goals Worksheet
    52:38- Some things took time and some things came quick, the work is happening
    56:54- Delayed gratification
    1:02:40- Blessed to have the Mom’s we do
    1:03:23- Our intentions for 2024
    1:20:13- Beyonce has to deal with it too
    1:29:32- Iron sharpens Iron
    1:32:09- we got it done, let’s go 2024!
     
    Join us in this exercise:
    T&T 2023 Review, 2024 Preview: Intentions/ Goals Worksheet.
    Ashley Knight:

    Ashley Simone Knight is an Esthetician, Model, and Colorado native. She started modeling when she was 20 and gained her experience in the growing Colorado market. She has been an Esthetician for the past 6 years and has recently evolved from working at various spas and salons to starting her own business. Ashley loves balance: Caring for others as a Skin Care Therapist, imparting all of the lessons she's learned to others who are navigating life in her industries, as well as dancing and singing karaoke

    @theashleysimone

    @4youeyesonlyesthetics

    . . .
    Connect with T&T:

    IG: @TurmericTequila

    Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila

    Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com

    Host: Kristen Olson

    IG: @Madonnashero

    Tik Tok: @Madonnashero 

    Website: www.KOAlliance.com

     

    • 1 hr 33 min
    202. Local, Classy, and Lit: Uncle Tim's Cocktails

    202. Local, Classy, and Lit: Uncle Tim's Cocktails

    “This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive.”
    -Alice Waters
    Hi Guys, I am excited about this one! We have local cocktail fam in the house and these are not your average college creations- these are top notch beverages to impress your friends, family, and your own taste buds… made easy! The holidays are here and there is no better gift than a good hug and varsity libation, so listen in on how this amazing idea came to be a full-on business creation leveling up you party and home bar with ease. Uncle Tim’s Co-Founder, Tim Felkner, joins us today to share how he merged his passion for craft cocktails and hosting with his in-depth experience in the high-end restaurant industry to create a quality sipping experience right at home. Tim shares his journey in entrepreneurship, intentional personal self-growth, and how he looks to set the bar on the “already made” cocktail experience with top notch, tried, true, and tested recipes, as well as putting human connection at the forefront of the mission. After all it’s in Tim’s blood to keep the party going as his great grandfather was a rumrunner during prohibition, and his smuggled alcohol kept New York City speakeasies running. This is not only a product you want to try, it’s a company of mission driven humans you want to know. Order online wherever you are OR be sure to drop into their local tasting room or pop ups here in Denver, Colorado!
     
    Highlights:
    Local, classy, and lit- let’s toast something delicious! Entrepreneurship. Mental health and community. Family, friends, and the importance of gathering. Chasing the dream and finding yourself. Breaking stereotypes and leading by example. Work and play balance.
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    For enthusiasts of craft cocktails, there always exists that iconic moment where a bartender introduced you to the world of unique flavors combined with high quality spirits. For founders Tim Felkner and Patrick Stern, that was San Francisco’s restaurant renaissance starting in 2008. 
    Inspired by the diverse landscape of options out there, they found themselves hosting a wide range of events and found a need for ready-made cocktails that provided the same caliber of unique flavors we found across the city's greatest bars and restaurants.

    Over the last decade, we developed the recipes what came to be called Uncle Tim’s bottled cocktails, most of which you will find in our collection today. The tradition of unique cocktails is what we love, and hope that you find inspiration in these bottles to share and enjoy with the company you keep.
    https://www.uncletimscocktails.com/
    @uncletimscocktails
     
    Get In Touch With T&T:
    IG: @TurmericTequila
    Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila
    Tik Tok: @TurmericTequila
    Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com
    Host: Kristen Olson
    IG: @Madonnashero
    Website: www.KOAlliance.com
     

    • 45 min

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