Host:  MIMI MELVIN
Guest: Craig Carlock

Our guest in today's episode is Craig Carlock, CEO of Omega Sports.

In this episode, MiMi speaks with Craig about the upcoming Omega Sports Cannonball Marathon. Craig talks about preparing to run for the half marathon and his love of running.

Top Takeaways

• “If someone is trying to better themselves and I’m a good target for them to better themselves, I’ll definitely want to support them”
  – [Craig Carlock]
• “Good business provides dignity to employees.”
  – [Craig Carlock]
• “What’s great about running is that it’s available virtually everywhere at any time of the day.”
  – [Craig Carlock]
• “Don’t underestimate recovery and stretching.”
  – [Craig Carlock]

• [00:49] About today’s guest, Craig Carlock, and Omega Sports.
• [03:03] The upcoming Omega Sports Cannonball Race.
• [04:02] Why Craig decided to join the Cannonball half marathon race.
• [06:00] Craig’s views on training for runners.
• [07:47] Why is Omega Sports so important to you?
• [11:13] Craig’s experience as a runner.
• [15:42] The Omega Sports Cannonball Race.
• [22:20] What will Omega Sports be offering at the Cannonball Race?
• [24:41] Craig’s advice on preparing for the Cannonball Race.
• [29:00] Connect with Omega Sports.
• [30:04] About the new Omega Sports store.

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Host:  MIMI MELVIN
Guest: CALISTA ARIEL

Our guest in today's episode is Calista Ariel, a Saucony Field Marketing Specialist and passionate runner.

In this episode, MiMi speaks with Calista. Calista shares her passion for running, which remains undeterred even while pushing through health challenges. She also shares her work with Saucony and how she loves impacting the community through her expertise in running footwear.

• "Every show and every brand is not perfect for every person"
  - [MiMi Melvin]
• "The hardest step is the first step out the door"
  - [MiMi Melvin]
• "We all have to go through challenges; it's kind of just how we choose to go about it"
  - [Calista Ariel]
• "When you think about running and performance, you think about Saucony"
  - [Calista Ariel]
• "We shouldn't have to run for our lives while jogging for our health"
  - [MiMi Melvin]
• "It's always so important to get the proper fit because one shoe does not fit everyone"
  - [Calista Ariel]

• [01:58] Meet our guest today, Calista Ariel.
• [03:15] How Calista started running.
• [06:12] Navigating through her health challenges to keep running.
• [13:14] Benefits of staying active.
• [16:56] How do you make out time to work out?
• [20:25] About the Saucony brand.
• [24:08] Saucony's impact in communities.
• [28:52] Calista’s work with Saucony.
• [30:07] The importance of finding the appropriate shoes for specific needs.
• [31:19] Factors to consider when trying to find a shoe.
• [32:53] Understanding some salient points in the running space.
• [35:39] Upcoming plans from Saucony.
• [37:47] Connect with Calista.

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Host:  MIMI MELVIN
Guest:  Dr. C. NICOLE SWINER

Our guest on this episode is Dr. C. Nicole Swiner of Serenity Hydration & Wellness. Voted one of the Top 10 physicians in North Carolina, she is a six-time best-selling author, a mother, and a wife.

In this episode, Dr. Swiner expounds on the "superwoman complex" that she discovered after falling victim to it, narrating her role in offering treatment services and education through her company, Serenity Hydration Wellness PLLC. She also highlights ways by which women can create a balance between the demands of work and home while still making out time for self-care.

• "If you can take better care of yourself emotionally and mentally then you are better for the ones that depend on you"
  - [Dr. C. Nicole Swiner]
• "If you don't 'sat down', your body's going to 'sat down' for you"
  - [Dr. C. Nicole Swiner]
• "The number one stressor for most of us comes from work"
  - [Dr. C. Nicole Swiner]
• "What do I love and how can I do what it is that I love in a manner that doesn't stress me?"
  - [MiMi Melvin]
• "None of us drink the amount of water we're supposed to, on a consistent basis"
  - [Dr. C. Nicole Swiner]
• "Be kind to one another, just be nice"
  - [Dr. C. Nicole Swiner]

• [01:07] Intro; more about MiMi.
• [04:04] Introducing today's guest, Dr. C. Nicole Swiner.
• [05:56] What is the "superwoman complex"?
• [14:30] The importance of self-care especially for women.
• [16:05] How Dr. Swiner evolved into her lifestyle brand.
• [21:03] The core message behind the superwoman complex.
• [27:06] About Serenity Hydration & Wellness.
• [35:35] Connect with Dr. Swiner (Serenity Hydration & Wellness)
• [38:15] Final comments from Dr. Swiner.