Best Hocker Podcasts (2025)

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E41 | Healthy Longevity, Beauty, and Reinvention with Leslie Hocker 1:21:27

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In this episode, I sit down with Leslie Hocker for a thoughtful conversation about healthy longevity, beauty in midlife, partnership, and purpose-driven business. I chose to share Leslie’s story because it connects deeply with a theme I often return to on this podcast, namely: So many women—especially those who have experienced trauma—hold back fro…

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Confidence, Clarity, and the Courage to Be Seen with Leslie Hocker and Lisa Grimolfson 28:32

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This one hits two sides of leadership that every builder needs. I sat down with Leslie Hocker and Lisa Grimolfson to unpack the mindset work leaders avoid but desperately need. Leslie breaks down the inner game of confidence, how to coach yourself forward, and why your own voice becomes the strategy people follow. Her “Tell, Show, Try, Do” framewor…

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S7 #E9: Why Is E-Learning So Important? feat. Jon Hocker 42:00

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Send us a text Think all e-learning is created equal? Think again. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Jon Hocker from The E-Learning Group to explore why e-learning has become essential in today's world—and why quality makes all the difference between students who thrive and those who tune out. What You'll Discover: • Why e-learning is mo…

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E43 | Talking About Sex, Money, Power, and Vulnerability — with Coach Mara Lee Gilbert 1:15:51

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This episode is not a typical interview. It’s a curated compilation of conversations I had with Mara Lee Gilbert five years ago — conversations that shaped why this podcast exists. We talk about sex, power, vulnerability, creativity, and topics people are curious about but rarely discuss openly. — I started this podcast knowing it would be a learni…

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Jane Hedengren On Making The Leap From High School Phenom To NCAA Record Holder At BYU 1:07:23

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“That is the fun part for me – being able to be pushed to my limits, be out there doing it with other strong women, working off each other, and having a great coach and support staff. That’s so fun to me: the really, truly hard work. There’s just so much I love about this sport and this team, but that’s definitely how I would describe this first se…

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A Special Message From Our Team for Christmas 2025 8:17

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This week, we’re pressing pause on our regular Church Leadership Lab episodes to share something a little different. Our hosts, Kendall Conner and Jess Moore, have a short, meaningful Christmas message just for our podcast community. This time of year is filled with celebration, reflection, and a powerful reminder of the hope we have in Christ. For…

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Why Network Marketing Stalled… And How Leadership Development Brings It Back 10:07

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This episode is about something almost everyone in direct selling feels but very few talk about directly. The profession stalled because we stopped developing leaders. For decades, leadership development was the heartbeat of this business. Companies didn’t just build volume. They built people. They grew workhorses. They created depth. They had syst…

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E42 | Comedy for Creators: Lynn Harris on Pitching, Writing, and Building Something Real 52:26

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Comedy is often treated as something instinctive — you’re either funny, or you’re not. This episode challenges that idea. In Episode 42 of She Became CEO, I talk with Lynn Harris about comedy as a craft: something you can study, practice, refine, and build over time — much like any other creative or professional skill. Our conversation focuses on w…

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Office Hours: Peninsula Distance Club’s Dena Evans On 25 Years Of Excellence In Coaching + Developing Talent And U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifiers 1:09:49

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“One of the things we talk about on our team is if everyone is giving 51% or more and never taking more than 49%, your ecosystem is always going to be in balance. But if everyone isn’t willing to give more than 49% and they’re always taking more than 51%, then the ecosystem is never going to be in balance. We just try to keep an environment where p…

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Olympic Champion Julien Alfred To Race 60m At 2026 Millrose Games, Indoor Plans, Handling Pressure + 2025 Lessons 56:20

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Our guest for today’s episode is one of the most exciting sprinters in the world right now. Julien Alfred is the reigning Olympic champion in the 100m, a World Indoor champion in the 60m, and the athlete who is rewriting history for St. Lucia on the biggest stages in track. On February 1st, 2026, Julien will return to The Armory in New York City to…

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Grand Slam Track Files For Bankruptcy, We’re Owed $272K + Athing Mu Switches Coaches, Sinclaire Johnson Nearly Breaks The Road Mile WR (Bonus: Interview w/ Ben Rosario On The Marathon Project) 2:23:12

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In this week’s episode, Chris, Mac and Preet discuss: – Grand Slam Track declares for bankruptcy – Our partnership with them and being owed $272K – The impact of the bankruptcy declaration and the athletes – Recapping the European Cross Country Championships – Athing Mu has parted ways with coach Bobby Kersee – Highlights from the Merrie Mile and H…

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Ep. 151 | Dennis Choy: Strategies to Keep Tech Volunteers for the Long Haul 54:57

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In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Choy, executive coach, speaker, and General Manager of Design and Project Management at HouseRight. He brings over 30 years of ministry experience, including leadership roles at Saddleback Church, Skyline Church, and North Coast Church, where he helped build teams, departments, and leaders for long-term impa…

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Jeff Olson: Why Network Marketing Stalled… And How We Start Winning Again 47:49

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Jeff Olson doesn’t need an introduction in this profession, but I’ll give you one anyway. Thirty seven years in. Top of two companies. Built massive teams in the field. Built a company that did billions in sales. Author of The Slight Edge. One of the few people who has won at every level. And what he shared in this episode is something most leaders…

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USATF Cross Country Championships Recap, Valencia Marathon Results, OTQ-mania At CIM + Josh Hoey Breaks The 600m WR & Jane Hedengren Shatters The NCAA 5K Record + More 1:52:11

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Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia unpack all the biggest highlights from this weekend in the running world: - US Cross Country Championships Recap – Who made Team USA for Tallahassee? - Valencia Marathon Recap | Joyciline Jepkosgei – 2:14:00 (Course Record, World Lead) + John Korir – 2:02:24 - California International Marathon (CIM) Highlights | Moll…

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Ep. 150 | Adam Erickson: Building a Culture of Digital Storytelling in the Church 54:45

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In this episode, we sit down with Adam Erickson, filmmaker, church storyteller, educator, and founder of Smartphone Storytellers, a free platform training churches and nonprofits to share stories with just a smartphone. We explore how churches can build a culture of digital storytelling to highlight real-life impact and encourage healthy ministry g…

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E40 | Speaking Is Silver; Keeping Quiet Is Gold | A Prodigy and Seven Other Podcast Guests 19:45

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In this milestone 40th episode, I decided to do something different. I wrote down the dominant impression or feeling that stayed with me from each guest. Then, borrowing a tradition from Toastmasters, I acted as a one-person jury and chose one “gold medal” guest — not to rank people, but to highlight specific qualities in communication and presence…

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Scott Fauble Retires: An Exit Interview On A Marathon Career Built On Toughness, Belief & Boston Brilliance 1:10:11

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“As much as I wanted to win – what I really was after, what really drove me was finding out how good I could be. And it turns out I did. I found out how good I could be. I had a four or five-year stretch where seventh place in Boston was as good as I could be and 2:09:02 and 2:08:52 – right in that range was as fast as I could run. So, I found out.…

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Ep. 149 | Arthur James: How Church Leaders Can Avoid Burnout in a Busy Ministry Season 51:33

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In this episode, we sit down with Arthur James, seasoned educator, bi-vocational pastor, church planter, and author of "Preaching Through Pain." We unpack practical ways church leaders can avoid burnout during busy ministry seasons and find renewed purpose and strength. In this conversation, we discuss: • Finding balance versus busyness in ministry…

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USATF Cross Country Championships + Valencia Marathon Preview | Catching Up On LA 2028 Schedule, Grand Slam Track’s Mess + More News 1:54:25

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Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia are back at it to preview the USATF Cross Country Championships in Portland this Saturday as well as the Valencia Marathon on Sunday. They also unpack the L.A. 2028 Olympics schedule, dive into some of the updates surrounding Grand Slam Track's financial situation, and lots more. ____________ Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠…

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Your Brain Is Full: The Focus Framework That Creates Real Results with Stefano Orrù 29:49

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In this episode, I sit down with Stefano Orrù to talk about one of the biggest killers of progress in our profession — overwhelm. Stefano breaks down his “ONE Protocol,” the simple but powerful system that helped him cut through the noise and focus on what actually moves the business forward. One mentor. One method. One goal. We talked about how mo…

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E39 | Friendship, Humor & Mark Twain: Talking with Storyteller Don McNeill 1:27:48

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In this warm and entertaining episode, I sit down with my dear friend Don McNeill—a speaker, humorist, and lifelong admirer of Mark Twain. Don has spent years studying Twain’s life, voice, and wit, and he now performs as Mark Twain himself, bringing the celebrated American author to clubs, gatherings, and events across North Carolina. We talk about…

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S7 #E8: All About Mani-Fest feat. Mart Tweedy 40:56

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Send us a text What does it take to build a successful spiritual business, launch a major event solo, and land on reality TV? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Mart Tweedy—founder of Canny Crystals, creator of Mani-Fest, podcast host, and recent star of Channel Four's The Inheritance—to explore his incredible journey into the world of spi…

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A Special Message From Our Team for Thanksgiving 7:06

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This week, we are pressing pause on our regular Church Leadership Lab episodes to share something a little different. Hosts, Kendall Conner and Jess Moore recorded a short, meaningful Thanksgiving message just for our podcast community. We know this season brings full tables, full schedules, and full hearts. Ministry leaders, as you serve your chur…

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Evan Jager Retires: An Exit Interview With The Olympic Silver Medalist, U.S. Steeplechase Record Holder 1:50:44

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“I've been thinking about it for a while… It was pretty apparent. I think because I'm very happy with how my career went, it made the decision easy. Realizing that I'm not in the mix for making teams anymore, I didn't want to keep running just to try to make USAs year in, year out. I felt good about everything and it felt like the right time.” Evan…

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Identity and Leadership with Mogens and Rebecca Olsen 26:03

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This episode cuts straight to the foundation of success — identity. I sat down with Mogens and Rebecca Olsen, contributors to Leadership Unlocked, to talk about how the way you see yourself shapes everything in your business. They share how they went from “trying” to “owning it,” and how that single shift changed their confidence, consistency, and …

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Sugar Reset for Women Over 40: How to Break Cravings in Just 6 Weeks 47:25

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Discover how to break your sugar addiction in just six weeks—even during the holidays—with proven strategies from nutritionist Keri Watkins-Webb. This episode reveals the exact sugar detox plan that's helped hundreds of women over 40 stop craving sugar, lose weight effortlessly, and reclaim their energy. What You'll Learn About Quitting Sugar: ✅ Wh…

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2025 NCAA XC Championships Recap: Habtom Samuel Finally Victorious, Doris Lemngole Defends Title, NC State Women Win Team Battle, OSU Gets Redemption For Men's Title + More 19:29

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The 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships delivered on the hype! Isaac Wood and Paul Hof-Mahoney recap all the biggest takeaways from an action-packed morning in Columbia, Missouri, including: - Women’s individual champion: Defending champion Doris Lemngole puts her championship experience to use, running 18:25.4 to win over Jane Hedengren’s 18:38.…

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E38 | Franchising, Career Freedom & Second Chances with Stacey Gibson 1:04:59

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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of She Became CEO, I explore a topic many midlife career shifters wonder about but rarely understand in depth: franchising. To unpack the truth behind the franchise model — beyond the myths and sales pitches — I sit down with Stacey Gibson, a career ownership coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source and a sea…

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Cole Hocker & Grant Fisher On Their Rivalry Ahead Of Millrose Games 2-Mile Showdown + 2026 Plans 50:58

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“You get these really unique matchups that you probably wouldn’t get in the lead-up to a championship, but you can in a lead-up to Millrose because people are looking to race and have some fun.” - Grant Fisher Buckle up because one of the greatest indoor matchups that we've ever seen is officially coming back to the Armory. Today's episode is all a…

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Ep. 148 | Bill Van Kirk: How to Build a Digital Strategy That Reaches Beyond Sunday 45:02

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In this episode, we sit down with Bill Van Kirk, Campus Pastor at Spring Lake Church, digital communications leader, and certified ministry coach. We explore practical ways churches can build a digital ministry strategy that connects people beyond Sunday. In this conversation, we discuss: Why your website is a digital front door Using technology fo…

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2025 NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW 1:12:04

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Chris Chavez and Isaac Wood preview the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships set to take place in Columbia, Missouri this weekend. - The NCAA Cross Country Championships are Isaac’s Super Bowl - Key Regional performances and takeaways - The Case For and Against NC State, BYU, Florida, New Mexico, Notre Dame and Oregon on the women’s side - The Cas…

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Office Hours | On Athletics Club Coach Laura Thweatt: From Marathoner To Mentor And Guiding Greatness With Hellen Obiri, Joe Klecker 1:01:32

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“My biggest thing has been remembering that I’m not Dathan, I’m not Kelsey, but that’s why I was hired. The three of us all have very different experiences, we bring different things to the table, and we’re just hoping to give the athletes this well-roundedness in support and resources... That’s the really cool part about what OAC is doing. We’re t…

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Beast Mode with Balance: Building Freedom That Lasts with Jane Freund 17:11

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This episode hits home for every leader who’s ever felt torn between growth and family. I sat down with Jane Freund, one of the contributors to Leadership Unlocked, to unpack her chapter “Beast Mode with Balance.” Jane shares how she built systems that allowed her business to thrive while she took a 120-day world cruise with her family. No stress. …

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How He Lost 80 Pounds in 7 Months, Mindset is Everything! Barima Asare, Episode 239 28:08

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In this powerful and motivational episode of the Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, Vince Ferguson sits down with Barima Asare—a man whose life changed the moment he looked in the mirror on his birthday and didn't recognize the unhealthy version of himself staring back. That split-second moment of truth sparked an incredible seven‑month transformation i…

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E37 | Trust, Discipline & Real Income: Business Insights from John Solleder 1:43:37

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If you’re a midlife entrepreneur — or you’re thinking about building a side gig, online business, or network marketing income stream — this episode will expand your perspective. Today’s guest, John Solleder, has spent over 42 years in network marketing, direct selling, leadership training, and entrepreneurship development. He has guided more than 5…

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How Geordie Beamish Pulled Off the Race Of The Year For Steeplechase Gold | 2025 World Championships Recap + Reflection 1:25:43

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“I had worked too damn hard to get back to the line to just accept defeat and sit there and not even finish the race. I didn’t even have to think about it. I just got straight back into it… I think it was a bit of a blessing in disguise since I didn’t know what my fitness was like coming in. I thought it was decent, but this was almost an extra tes…

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Could Alcaraz and Sinner's dominance of men's tennis become boring? 52:26

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Delyth Lloyd is joined by the BBC's tennis correspondent Russell Fuller, former US Open finalist Greg Rusedski, and WTA Tour winner Jill Craybas to reflect on the 2025 tennis season. With Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner winning the last eight Grand Slams between them, the panel discuss whether their dominance could become boring. World number seve…