Month: December 2021

“The nutritional, mental, physical and spiritual components of a person’s life must act synergistically for growth to occur… “

-Darryl Cohen

I am so PUMPED to welcome longtime friend and biz bud, Darryl Cohen to the T&T Mic! Darryl, a mission driven consumer packaged goods operations expert, and I met years ago at a CrossFit event and casually exchanged cards about a brand he was working with at the time. We have done several projects since then and have run into each other at different national events- it’s a small health and wellness world, ha. BUT really, mission driven humans seem to always find each other! You know you are doing something right if you have people like Darryl in your world working alongside you. Darryl and I have had many deep convos way beyond nutrition and wellness: whole body and whole mind approaches to walking through life as a varsity human. It’s not an easy path, as discussed here,  but if you surround yourself with the right people and intentionally show up, things just might start to work out for you and good will come your way. It’s never simple, but always worth it. Darryl shares his journey thus far and all that he is looking forward to personally and professionally. He shares many wise words and life pro tips, grab a pen and be ready to catch some power vibes!

Highlights:

Questioning a better way. Teamwork, dream work. Mission driven humans. Vibes, tribes, and living intentionally. Mico vs. macro perspectives. Start with self to make real change. Clean eating and thinking. Balance and do the best you can, while having fun. Taking punches. Learning life lessons. Seeking joy and living in gratitude.

Podcast Below:

 

Anjelica Roman:

Denver native, marketing expert, chronically single- navigating menver with a pup in hand. 

@Anjelica_Roman

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IG: @TurmericTequila

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Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com

Host: Kristen Olson

IG: @Madonnashero

Tik Tok: @Madonnashero 

Website: www.KOAlliance.com

“If We Meet Offline and You Look Nothing Like Your Pics, You’re Buying Me Drinks Until You Do.”

-Anonymous 

This is a fun, necessary one! I am excited to welcome Anjelica Roman, longtime great friend and #FitFam, to the T&T mic! Anjelica is a marketing professional in Colorado, like myself. Unlike me, she is a dating pro- or at least I think so! She speaks the language of the dating apps and has had success (and some fails) navigating the “singles” waters of digital Denver and beyond. I am newer to the game and have called Anjelica to help me read between the lines or straight up translate on several occasions- so I knew we need to podcast about this. In 2021 everything is digital, even love… or relationships on any level. I am one to go with evolution and innovation, but I was a late sell on online dating. After all it was a breakthrough for me to really realize why it just didn’t make sense in my mind… because I quite literally am an expert in creating mutually beneficial relationships for the long term aka strategic partnerships- professionally anyways ha. I should be good at this I guess, but not so. Being intentional about opening up the heart (and mind) is not easy IRL or digitally it turns out. If you are new to online dating or have run many laps, this convo is for you!  Anjelica and I unpack our experiences, truths, thing we have learned and why we BOTH think online dating is something everyone should try. #lifeskills ya’ll. Pack a helmet tho. At the minimum you’ll gain some insight and have some laughs… like we both did.

Highlights:

Online dating. WTF. An open mind, open heart, and a phone charger. Life skills through sport. Just kidding, sort of. Meeting people in 2021 and what we can bring into 2022. Trail, error, success, failure, tequila. Getting to know yourself. Confidence. Practice. We are all here to learn from one another, perhaps we can streamline your dating process.

Podcast Below:

 

Anjelica Roman:

Denver native, marketing expert, chronically single- navigating menver with a pup in hand. 

@Anjelica_Roman

Connect with T&T:

IG: @TurmericTequila

Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila

Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com

Host: Kristen Olson

IG: @Madonnashero

Tik Tok: @Madonnashero 

Website: www.KOAlliance.com

“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”

—Maya Angelou

Fitness family is in the T&T house today! Please join me in welcoming, Bill Tortorici, the Chief Philanthropy Officer at The Economic Literacy Colorado. Tis the season to give what you can and show up with positive energy as the new year approaches. Bills is someone who strives to continually grow, exercise vulnerability, and lead with his super power, empathy. Bill shares his personal and professional journey and how all of his failures have led him straight to his successes. Bill encourages us all to be openminded, take time to heal, and keep the faith that if you show up with good intentions, the universe (god, or Madonna) will provide for you. Serve your community Enjoy this conversation and be ready to get inspired to level up! #varsity

If you do have some extra coin this holiday season, consider donating to Economic Literacy Colorado! Check out T&T episode #110 to hear more on the ELC with Former Bronco player and current ELC Board Member, Ryan Harris!

Highlights:

Love, faith, trust, humanity. Serving your community and teaching the teachers aka the influencers. Growth and evolution. Failure and success. Boundaries and self-care. Trusting the process and believing in something bigger… AND being part of something bigger. Innovation and relationships building.

 

Podcast Below:

 

Bill Tortorici:

My love for people and service is the foundation for the work I do. Continually developing and implementing new innovations to connect with individuals has provided the programs I’ve presided over great success. I am eager to implement those successful methods and solutions to the next challenge.

Speaking Engagements:

*Managing For Success Instructor,
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (Wheeling, West Virginia) February 2014
“Development and Membership”
*Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference (Kansas City, MO) September 2013
“Engaging Young Philanthropists”

*Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference (Phoenix, AZ) September 2012
“Annual Fund Alchemy”

*Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference (Atlanta, GA) September 2011
“Out of the Inbox: Innovative Interaction Beyond Tweets & Apps”

*Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference (Houston, TX.) September 2010
“Integrated Paths of Engagement and Renewal”

*Art Museum Membership Conference (New Orleans, LA.), June 2010
“It’s Easy Being Green”

*Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference (Portland, Ore.), September 2009
“It’s Easy Being Green”, “Member to Donor: Thank the Loyal Reap the Spoil”

*Specialties: Acquisition and retention strategies (onsite, online, direct mail), Membership/Development pathway development and fundraising.*Raiser’s Edge

Economic Literacy Colorado:

OUR MISSION Empowering Colorado’s youth to achieve a lifetime of economic understanding and financial freedom.

HOW WILL WE ACHIEVE THIS MISSION? By providing economic and personal financial education to students through professional development and classroom resources delivered to teachers, schools and school districts.

VISION We believe all Colorado students deserve to learn the fundamental economic and financial decision-making skills necessary to be successful throughout life

Connect with T&T:

IG: @TurmericTequila

Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila

Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com

Host: Kristen Olson

IG: @Madonnashero

Tik Tok: @Madonnashero 

Website: www.KOAlliance.com