Conversations with Claire
Welcome to Conversations with Claire! I am your host, Claire Bays. I’m a personal trainer at ONNIT Gym in Austin, TX, online coach, athlete and sober gal who loves a good laugh and nerds out on all things human optimization. Let’s have a good chat!
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Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Don't lose your cool when it comes to fitness! Good thing you can still chase the vibe with fitness and a little adventure with LSKD!
Today, we are joined by Jason Daniel, Founder of LSKD– an Australian-owned and operated brand that prides itself in producing, high-quality, functional sportswear with a street aesthetic since 2007.
If you want to know more about the journey to becoming 1% better every day with sports, fitness, and mission, tune in to this episode, and don’t miss out!
Highlights:
(02:35) Getting to Know Jason Daniel
(08:13) Jason’s journey through creating sportswear
(12:08) Rebuilding their brand with culture + mission
(15:26) Focusing on the functionality of the product when creating street aesthetic
(18:06) Jason’s journey through CrossFit and Marathon
(23:23) What made Jason decide to move into the Crossfit and Functional fitness market?
(27:31) A Tour around the LSKD Facility
(30:34) Building connections through events
(33:56) What is LSKD’s Mission?
(38:54) The importance of becoming open to feedback and continuing to get better
(40:33) Daniel’s advice to keep you grounded
(41:40) Why you should surround yourself with great people
(44:03) Comparison of the pace in the US compared to Australia
Links:
Website:
LSKD - Online Store - Sportswear X Streetwear Clothing LSKD
Instagram: LSKD (@lskd) • Instagram photos and videos
LSKD GLOBAL HQ (@lskd.hq) • Instagram photos and videos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lskd/?originalSubdomain=au
Facebook: LSKD - Home | Facebook
My Links
💻 Website: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
Use code: CWC for 20% OFF
🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clairebays7951
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candidly_claire
Sponsors
My Daily Protein Powder: 1st Phorm
My Go-To Apparel: LSKD [Claire10 for 10% off]
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
“People have to go through their version of experiences to get to a place where they start to figure out.” - Derek Weida
In today’s episode we are joined by Derek Weida. He is an Army Veteran medically retired after five years. An adaptive athlete in the sport of CrossFit and a social media influencer. Derek is here today to share his life experiences.
Tune in now and be inspired!
Highlights:
(01:54) Who is Derek Weida?
(14:28) Derek’ Journey to Military
(20:35) How did Derek got shot and what was his healing process
(34:59) How did he start in creating content?
(48:00) How Derek got into CrossFit
(01:02:47) Derek's favorite memory with Jennifer Hale
(01:10:53) Why is authenticity important as a content creator
(01:21:58) The reason why Derek shares his struggles to people
(01:26:59) Why you should love your goal for you to achieve it
(01:33:29) “Too stupid to quit”: A Mantra and how it means
Links:
Website: derekweida.com
Facebook: Derek Weida | Facebook
Instagram: Derek Weida (@derekweida)
Youtube: Derek Weida - Youtube
My Links
💻 Website: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
Use code: CWC for 20% OFF
🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clairebays7951
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candidly_claire
Sponsors
My Daily Protein Powder: 1st Phorm
My Go-To Apparel: LSKD [Claire10 for 10% off]
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
We all have the ability to design the life of our dreams. Join us this episode to get a look into creating freedom for yourself and constructing the best version of yourself.
Today’s guest is Eric Hinman. Eric is an Endurance Athlete (5x Ironman), content creator, and social media influencer, sponsored by dozens of consumer brands. Some of his partners include Vital Proteins, GNC, Ten Thousand, Beam, Lane Eight, Chipotle, and Whole Foods.
Eric is also a health + wellness, tech, and hospitality entrepreneur/angel investor. He is also the co-founder of Original Grain, a multi-unit, healthy-fast-casual restaurant, and XO Taco, a trendy-Mexican restaurant in Syracuse, NY.
Tune in as Eric talks about his journey as a former athlete and how he is still living boldly and without limits!
Highlights:
(00:56) Getting to Know Eric Hinman
(06:58) Nutrition: How is that going to impact your ability to perform over the course of hours?
(08:43) How to avoid getting distracted along the way
(09:18) Eric’s experience on Ironman Lake Placid
(15:41) What was Eric doing professionally while he was doing intentional training?
(17:21) Mitigating and Limiting Stress as an Athlete
(18:38) How did Eric Hinman and Claire meet?
(20:01) Eric’s transition period when he finished his Ironman Career
(26:19) Building his own personal brand and aligning with brands of the same purpose
(33:01) A day in the life of Eric after pivoting away from competitive endurance sports?
(38:14) The importance of choosing food to give you mental clarity and energy throughout the day
(47:06) Eric’s Passion Projects
(48:29) What does Eric want to be remembered for?
(49:22) Eric’s advice for you
Links:
Instagram: Eric Hinman (@erichinman) • Instagram photos and videos
Website: Eric Hinman
My Links
💻 Website: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
Use code: CWC for 20% OFF
🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clairebays7951
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candidly_claire
Sponsors
My Daily Protein Powder: 1st Phorm
My Go-To Apparel: LSKD [Claire10 for 10% off]
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
In this chaotic and tough world, sometimes we just need a good meme that could shine a light and bring us a good laugh.
Let’s find out how this man made it happen by creating good damn memes!
In today’s episode, we are joined by John Wooley. John is the man behind MakeWODSGreatAgain an Instagram meme account. He is here today to share how it all started, his creative flow, and how he addresses adaptive athletes' problems in a funny way.
Give yourself a break and tune in to this episode!
Highlights:
(00:58) The reason behind the name change of “Kettlebells & Cocktails”
(04:32) The Benefits of Surrounding Yourself with Creative People
(09:32) Who is John before he created the content?
(11:06) The Story Behind CrossFitTrump to MakeWODSGreatAgain
(19:20 ) The pressure and challenges John faces in making memes
(24:35) Addressing adaptive athletes' problems in a funny way
(27:46 ) The creative flow in his content creation & how he handles social media burnouts
(32:17) The Secret to MakeWODSGreatAgain’s Sucess
(37:30) Why is the podcast more rewarding than his meme page?
(45:32) Johns’ most & least favorite things about creating social media content
(50:41) John’s favorite memory in CrossFit events
(55:35) John’s advice for you
Links:
KETTLEBELLS & COCKTAILS PODCAST LINKS + YOUTUBE
SCALE & BAIL PODCAST LINKS + YOUTUBE
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My Links
💻 Website: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
Use code: CWC for 20% OFF
🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clairebays7951
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candidly_claire
Sponsors
My Daily Protein Powder: 1st Phorm
My Go-To Apparel: LSKD [Claire10 for 10% off]
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
You can never tell that a person will never become fit just because of their current weight, lifestyle, or status. After all, fitness is not just about going out and doing it—it's about getting yourself ready for it. Don’t let your past lifestyle hold you back in your fitness journey!
In this episode, our host, Claire Bays, will share her journey to fitness. She will share her pursuit of fitness despite her non-athletic childhood and alcoholic adolescence. She will also discuss some of the lessons she learned in her wellness journey, including her sobriety journey.
Highlights
(01:19) Claire's Formative Environment
(06:50) How fitness became part of Claire's identity
(13:29) Lessons Claire learned in her 10-year timeframe
(18:02) Claire's Sobriety Journey
(30:14) Community as a support system in navigating through sobriety
(35:26) How CrossFit Games Influenced Claire
(46:58) Claire's Current Status as a Content Creator
(50:09) Claire's connection with 1st Phorm Energy Drink
(53:10) The Importance of Nutrition
My Links
💻 Website: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
Use code: CWC for 20% OFF
🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clairebays7951
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candidly_claire
Sponsors
My Daily Protein Powder: 1st Phorm
My Go-To Apparel: LSKD [Claire10 for 10% off]