Conversations with Claire

Ep. 77: Fitness Trends - Internet vs Reality with Tara Laferrara

Tara Laferrara is an online strength + mobility coach, podcast host and **soon to be** App OWNER!
In this episode we talk through our perspectives on a handful of trending topics online in the fitness realm, training versus working out, nutrition, "absolutes", sexual health and more. Towards the end Tara shares things she is doubling down on in life as well as cutting back on at this stage of her journey.
**Tara's first appearance on the pod is Ep. 59 which can be found on Spotify, Apple pods & other audio listening platforms.**
Follow Tara HERE: https://www.instagram.com/taralaferrara/
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/ 

Ep. 76: Purpose Driven Patience with ONNIT Gym GM Larry Maloney

Larry Maloney is the GM at ONNIT Gym in Austin, TX. I've been in ATX for just over two years and closely tied to ONNIT since day one -- and Larry has been a big part of that. His leadership style is unique in ways I feel we can all learn from. Learn why he shows up the way that he does in this episode. Lots of leadership and persistence takeaways as well as his perspective on fatherhood and priorities.
 
Follow Larry HERE: https://www.instagram.com/lifting_larry/
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Claire's Coaching: https://www.clairebayscoach.com 

Ep. 75: Building Your Brand as a Coach & Creator with Taylor Dayne

This episode of the podcast was an absolute DELIGHT. Taylor stopped by before heading off on her adventure from ATX for San Diego. We speak about relationships, our personal fitness journeys and our perspectives on delivering exceptional coaching whilst navigating brand building in the social media landscape. It is so refreshing to have such candid/unfiltered conversation.
 
Follow Taylor Dayne HERE: https://www.instagram.com/tdl_does_life/
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/ 

Ep. 74: Restored Hope - Celebrating One Year SOBER from Pain Medication and Alcohol with Tyson Mendeas

What started as a seemingly harmless way to medicate the pain from his kickboxing training... slowly became a real problem. Tyson moved to Austin TX, got involved in new community and parted ways with substances. He recently celebrated one year sober -- so we sat down to talk through what it's been like. Today he is the Head Coach at Archetype Boxing in ATX (a stunning facility that is open to the public running boxing classes daily). Thank you to Tyson for choosing to share. This message is powerful and all too relatable.
 
Follow/Contact Tyson HERE: https://www.instagram.com/mendeas_ty/
Check out Archetype Boxing HERE: https://www.instagram.com/archetypeboxingclub/
Follow/Contact Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Sign up for Claire's programming + coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com 

Ep. 73: Grappling Through Adversity with Pro Jiu Jitsu Athlete Chloe McNally

Chloe is a Pan American, Brazilian National, No Gi World Champion and No Gi European Champion. She is training and coaching at Renzo Gracie in Austin, TX. We learn about her childhood growing up with horses and the traumatic accident she experienced with her horse that led her to pursue different goals. She fell in love with Jiu Jitsu while living in New York and has pursued that journey all the way to Austin, TX where she trains now. She tells the story of her gnarly neck injury and the road of recovery from that while continuing to coach & grow. She is thriving in training today and continuing her pursuits with passion and resilience.
 
Follow Chloe HERE: https://www.instagram.com/chloemmcnally?igsh=dnJ1Ym1pcWQ2Z3Ji
 
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays?igsh=cDEzZ3VvdGcxZ2xj&utm_source=qr
 
Check out Claire's workout programming & nutrition coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com

Ep. 72: Survive to Thrive - Former Pro Athlete, Cancer Survivor and Entrepreneur Jennifer Keddy

Jennifer Keddy is a literal comedy show. We dive in to Jenn's journey as a professional volleyball player, to her sudden cancer diagnosis and the turn her life took at that time. She advocated for herself and discovered things such as the healing she found through electrolyzed reduced water (she'll explain in episode). Today she is a 6 figure sales coach and in her words "stay highdrated".
Find & Follow Jenn HERE: https://www.instagram.com/jennuinewaters?igsh=MTBlNmc1NXl6Mm82Yg==
Check out Claire's Coaching + Programming HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com 

Ep. 71: How to Embrace being Single Today with Ryan Wekenman

In this episode we learn more about the Ryan Wekenman, author of Single Today. Writing a book about singleness is a pretty uncommon thing to do. I've had the opportunity to get to know Ryan through Red Rocks ATX for the past nearly two years and find his perspective refreshing and uplifting... so why not have a sit down chat about his latest endeavor: Single Today. The book is a delightful read (regardless of relationship status) and has much that we can all benefit from. From forgiving our yesterday, to not getting too caught up in the tomorrow trap, to cultivating presence today.
 
Get your copy HERE.
 
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Ep. 70: Work Hard Be Humble with Mike Gonzales of Kill Tony Band

Mike Gonzales is the drummer for Kill Tony Band. He has played with Keith Urban, Gary Clark Jr, The Peterson Bro's, Gina Chavez, Charley Crockett and many more.
In this episode we learn that Mike got what many would call a "late start". He pursues his passion with unparalleled work ethic (we get in to the details of what that looks like). He tells many rad stories and is one of the hardest workers in every room -- who does so with humility.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about Mike. His journey will continue to be one to want to support and stay tuned in to.
 
Follow Mike on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/mikeagonz13?igsh=dnZ0Y3M1aHg3OWN6
Follow Claire on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays?igsh=cDEzZ3VvdGcxZ2xj&utm_source=qr
Check out Claire's Coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com 

Ep. 69: Turn Pain in to Purpose with Rachell Hague

Rachell Hague is Co-Founder & CEO of KonnectHer -- A Community for Female Entrepreneurs. She is a martial artist, podcast host, speaker and mentor... all at the age of 24! Rachell grew up caring for her sister who passed away in 2020. We talk about the grief she walked through at age 20 and how she transformed the pain in to the purpose driven entrepreneurial endeavors she has excelled with today. We also talk about her passion for martial arts, and an honest account of both of our struggles with cultivating friendships with women and what we have learned to create more of that.
 
Connect with Rachell HERE: https://www.instagram.com/rachellhague?igsh=MTJkZTVlYTUwNW1oNw==
 
Check out Claire's Coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com

Ep. 68: Recovering from Addiction with Danielle Cobb

In today's episode a dear friend of mine shares her story. From growing up with access to drugs and alcohol to being addicted to meth in her early 20's... then in to recovery. Danielle Cobb IS what recovery looks like to me. This woman inspires me and walks the walk of a person who "has that light" and shares it without expectations.
We talk about healing through our recovery... from the painful parts of the first year to the healing we've experienced relationally and so much more. Danielle carries a disposition of serenity and peace that we likely all crave more of... so let's hear it directly from her.
 
Check out Claire's Coaching HERE.