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S2 E32 | The Mental Game of Boxing: Stevie Morgan’s Path to Championship

The path to boxing greatness requires a level of sacrifice most people can’t comprehend. Lightweight fighter Stevie Morgan (15-2, 13 KOs) pulls no punches discussing what it really takes to succeed in professional boxing’s unforgiving world.

Born and raised in Tampa, Morgan’s athletic journey began with track and basketball before transitioning to boxing after wandering into a gym and being inspired by a young female fighter. Despite starting at the relatively late age of 28, her natural competitive fire quickly propelled her through the amateur ranks to become #3 in the country before turning professional.

Coach Moniette, her trainer and manager, doesn’t sugarcoat the brutal realities of boxing. He made Morgan study for a full year before her second amateur fight, ensuring she understood the sport’s dangers—including the approximately 13 fighters who die annually in the ring. This sobering perspective shapes their approach: “You’re not just training to win; you’re training to kill… and be willing to die.”

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S2 E31 | Rob Goetz’s Torpedo Bats and Tush Pushes: Sports Talk with a Florida Business Owner

From battling addiction to five different substances to building a thriving flooring business with nearly 200 five-star Google reviews, Rob Goetz’s journey embodies resilience, faith, and entrepreneurial spirit.

As the owner of Paradise Flooring in Palm Harbor, Florida, Rob shares how hitting rock bottom became the foundation for both personal and professional transformation. After getting sober nearly twelve years ago, he built a company culture around reliability and quality—his core team of four employees are all sober, creating consistency in an industry often plagued by unreliability.

The conversation delves into Florida’s recovery from recent devastating hurricanes, where seven months later, many coastal residents still live in campers outside their damaged homes. Rob offers a firsthand perspective on the construction challenges and insurance complications affecting homeowners, including the FEMA 50-50 rule that’s forcing difficult rebuilding decisions.

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S2 E30 | Healing Meets Momentum: Crystian Martinez’s Journey

What happens when life suddenly changes your entire trajectory? Crystian Martinez knows this reality intimately. On his birthday episode, Crystian shares the harrowing story of fracturing his back in three places in 2020, resulting in partial paralysis of his right foot and ending his cherished firefighting career.

Rather than surrendering to despair, Crystian transformed this devastating setback into purpose by founding Inertia Medical Center, a holistic rehabilitation clinic specializing in helping accident victims. His philosophy—”where healing meets momentum”—emerged directly from his own struggle to adapt and thrive with physical limitations.

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E14 | Navigating through Ethereal Creations and Visual Stories in the World of Cloud Kent’s Art

Introduction

Art isn’t just about colors, shapes, or patterns. At its core, it embodies human experiences, crescendos of emotions, and the troughs of personal battles. Today, let’s immerse ourselves in the life and art of Cloud Kent.

From NYC Streets to Colorful Canvases

Life in bustling New York City shaped Cloud Kent. Influenced by art from his father in jail and life lessons from his steadfast single mother, each brushstroke, and color palette carried a fragment of his intricate life tales.

Facing the Unexpected: Life’s Cruel Twists

However, art wasn’t the only thing that characterized Cloud’s life. At just 25, he faced life-threatening health challenges. Blood pressure spikes, daunting respiratory issues, and an entourage of medical professionals marked this period. But it was more than a survival story. It was a tale of rebirth.

Art as a Savior: Transformation & Catharsis

Post his life-saving procedure, Cloud’s art evolved. His heart illustrations, already a symbol of vulnerability, took on an even deeper meaning. For Cloud, art was a beacon during the darkest times, an anchor. And when he relocated from New York to Fort Myers, Florida, it symbolized a fresh chapter.

In an intimate chat with Sean and Manny Febre on the Happy Hour Holidaze podcast, Cloud delved into these transformative experiences. Remarkably, he even painted during a phase post-surgery when he was temporarily visually impaired. This phase, a testament to an artist’s indomitable spirit, was nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Skyfall: More than an Art Event

“Skyfall,” Cloud’s solo art venture, is a celebration of his journey. With acrylic and spray paints bursting with emotion and freedom, it was a raw, unfiltered portrayal of Cloud’s heart and soul.

Conclusion

For Cloud Kent, art isn’t just an expression. It’s a refuge, a voice, a healing balm. His narrative stands as a testament to the transformative power of art, reminding us that even in the face of adversity, creativity can thrive.

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