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In this inspiring episode of Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, host Kristen Olson sits down with Aaron Varcasio, the passionate chapter captain of Team Red, White and Blue (RWB) in Denver. They dive deep into the significance of community involvement, particularly in supporting veterans’ mental health and well-being. Aaron shares his journey from New York to Colorado, highlighting his transition from aspiring to serve in the navy, to becoming a pivotal figure in fitness and volunteerism. We learn about Team RWB’s mission to provide physical, social, and mental support through various inclusive activities, welcoming everyone from age 16 to 99, regardless of their fitness levels. The organization boasts over 250,000 members and orchestrates 19,500 annual events. Aaron underlines the organization’s focus on health, wellness, and social engagement, which touches on his personal drive influenced by his Eagle Scout background. The episode captures the heart of volunteering, with Aaron emphasizing the profound satisfaction of going to bed with a full heart after a day spent giving back. He also highlights upcoming events, like the one in May, and the need partnership support to boost attendance and membership. The call to action is clear — support servicemen and women by participating in community events and enrich your own life through the act of giving!

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Time Stamps:

0:00 – Introduction to ‘Turmeric and Tequila’ with Host Kristen Olson

01:25 – Welcoming Aaron Varkasio, Chapter Captain at Team RWB

03:40 -Personal Journey: From New York to Colorado for Fitness and Service

06:13 – Team RWB Denver: Big, Bold Beautiful

07:54 – The Mission of Team RWB, who are we?

09:30 – The Role of CrossFit in Community and Veteran Support

12:20 – Who can attend events? Everyone!

15:45 – What do RWD funds support?

16:30- Who is an ideal partner for RWB?

19:06- The Impact of Volunteering on Mental and Physical Health

20:55 – Have Fun.

21:15 – The Eagle call

22:02- The importance of giving back, mental health for all.

23:41- What is success to you?

24:23- Eagle scout for life

Podcast Below:

Aaron Varcasio

Moved to Colorado from Upstate NY 13 years ago. Currently live in Littleton with my wife Jenny and 4 Animals (2 Dogs and 2 Cats)

Full Time job: Grocery/Bulk Manager at Natural Grocers. Volunteer job: Chapter Captain for Team RWB Denver

Free Time: Train at the gym 5-6 days a week. Run about 2 -3 days a week.

@aaronvarcasio

Team RWB:

MISSION: ENRICHING VETERANS’ LIVES

VISION: FORGING AMERICA’s LEADING HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMUNITY FOR VETERANS

www.teamrwb.org

#teamrwb #teamrwbdenver  #fitness #veteran

@teamrwbdenver

@teamrwb

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As a female athlete I could not be more excited AND impressed by what the women of the NCAAW basketball have done (are doing) and how they showed everyone- basketball fan or not- that you should be watching some of the biggest rising stars in our sports world compete… and dominate. Join me on this solo cast as we dive into the electrifying world of women’s college basketball spotlighting the remarkable journeys of Caitlin Clark, Angle Reese, and Juju Watkins (just to name a few) and the unforgettable moments from the NCAA 2024 Tournament that drew in the numbers- views and dollars. Numbers don’t lie! I will breakdown why the women’s game has taken off and how it is different than the men’s (on and off the court). I’ll break down the numbers from viewership to sponsorship and who is cashing out by staying in college vs going pro and what the long-term impact is of these big changes. Let’s get into the fierce athleticism, strategic brilliance, and inspirational stories that captivated audiences nationwide that defined this historic season- these aren’t just great athletes, these are great business women.

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Time Stamps:

00:39- Intro to the extraordinary 2024 NCAAW season

2:09- Young millionaires

3:06- Life skills through sports, not men vs. women

3:35- Viewership by the numbers

4:52- Women’s basketball beating the NBA

5:56- Main channels vs. cable (impact on viewership)

6:28- Women’s basketball has star power

7:45- Women staying in college and making more $

9:33- How much are the top men’s and women’s players making?

10:24- Marketing to heads of the household financially, women

11:10- College vs. The WNBA
11:49- Women supporting women, Dawn Staley thanks Catlin Clark

12:31- Women’s basketball converting non-basketball fans

13:40- Great athletes, great business women

14:27- “I have people for that.”

15:30- Go check it out!

16:01- Standing on the shoulders of all the female athletes before us

17:39- Inspired, let’s go!

Podcast Below:

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I am so excited for this conversation and to welcome back, THE Rosa Jad and THE Clare Sobon! This is an absolutely fun and informative conversation between three real friends sharing their real journeys in entrepreneurship. We are different ages, races, born in different countries, and have all started different businesses- different ways. Rosa is show-host rock star, forging an intentional global production, The Rotation Show, and Clare is the who-you-need-to-know human (+model) establishing the mission driven WYN boutique public relations agency. And of course, I share my journeys competing in business, fitness, and beyond- CRS LAX, KO ALLIANCE, and T&T! The success, failures, and pro tips from the three of us are all tales to learn from… and enjoy. Seriously, the laughs alone are worth the listen (you’re welcome). Most importantly- whatever path you choose, there is one main take away here: keep your girls close, you’re going to need them. XO FAM.

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Time Stamps:

1:06- It begins, pack a helmet

1:45- Clare and Rosa bios

5:01- Young Clare

11:20- Outlets for kids

13:30- Social anxiety and expectations

15:48- Giving celebrities a pass?

17:02- Young Rosa

20:48- Rosa starts at KS 1075

22:50- Destiny’s Child comes to Denver, sort of

27:04- Rosa establishes Roro’s World: The Rotation Show

34:30- Balancing 2 jobs, entrepreneurship beginnings

36:25- Being ahead of the game, but also letting things happen

40:21- Being in pursuit of something

40:45- Clare wants to go to bed

42:35- It becomes survival

43:53- The fear and shame around entrepreneurship

46:50- When are you getting a real job?

50:27- You need to keep going.

52:44- Sometimes it slowly comes together…

57:00- Living in your truth, the biz made me do it

1:02:11- Stats on women in biz

1:06:50- Trail Blazing women, it’s hard AND worth it

1:10:23- Keeping the faith, there has to be more

1:15:05- What is success to you?

Podcast Below:

Rosa Jad

Born in the Middle East and immigrating to the United States in 2000. Starting a radio career in one of America’s top media markets at just the young age of 17, being a pioneer is in Rosa’s nature.  As well as dominating the airwaves and ratings for 10 years on multiple top heritage stations she’s also the Founder & CEO of RoRos Global Enterprises Inc. A new media content development and distribution company whose mission is to connect global communities and nurture positive safe spaces through original content, entertainment, and education. Specifically catering to underrepresented women in Arab cultures around the world. Rosa the example of Trailblazing Women in Entrepreneurship!

www.rorosglobal.com

@rosajad

@therotationshow

Clare Sobon

Clare Sobon serves as the Owner and Lead Publicist at WYN Public Relations. In 2020 she set her sights on creating a boutique PR agency in Denver, Colorado, that focused on servicing novice business owners who looked to shape their public narrative while continually scaling their business. Two years later, WYN PR has intentionally become a word-of-mouth agency strategically anchored in creating public relations and social strategy solutions for businesses that are looking to get the job done. Her East-Coast approach to targeted PR strategy and project management has enabled WYN PR to become an affiliate business model that seeks to source and collaborate with small and black-owned businesses. She is thrilled to be engulfed in what she coins to be the “social renaissance” of Denver! Clare is the example of Trailblazing Women in Entrepreneurship!

Education: B.S Public Relations, Belmont University //M.S Sports Administrations, Georgia State University

Hometown: Somerset (Franklin), New Jersey // Place of Origin, Gabon, Africa

http://www.WYNPublicRelations.com

@finn_bclare

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Let’s get informed on our food and why quality AND morality matter in the farming world! I am excited to welcome Larry Lempka, local owner of Los Rios Farms! Los Rios is a regenerative farm that has been in Larry’s family for over 60 years. As times as moved, Larry has worked to evolve as well and stay on the trend setting tip of farming, but also maintain quality and intentionality. We unpack a lot in this conversation from big food/big pharma, the Dust Bowl, why we need to stop plowing, how we did it wrong from the beginning by disrupting the Indigenous people who had so right, and so much more. Larry gives some great insight on what you can do now from making better choices and shopping local, to checking out certainly documentaries and leaders in the community. This convo is a great intro into questioning a better way on how you fuel- yourself, your family, and your soul.

Enter to win $75 worth of met from Los Rios Farm HERE !!

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Time Stamps:

1:15- Larry’s Bio

3:28- Growing up to play in the dirt

8:57- The great land rush

14:11- Too big, too fast

18:10- We have weeds… and immunity

22:24- Avoiding the mono-culture

25:23- Cheap at what cost

27:29- Fueling for performance

29:54- Los Rios Crops and practices – do more with less

34:33- Go to a farm, see it for yourself

38:23- Slowing down- how was the food?

45:12- Using food scraps

46:47- Why farmers are afraid to share the story

49:35- So many hats to wear in farming

52:55- What’s one thing we can do?

53:47- Agritourism

55:44- An award-winning burger is crap

1:00:25- Regenerative farming out of dire necessity

1:02:11- What can we do to help

1:05:47- Lots of ideas, call Larry!

Podcast Below:

Larry Lempka :

Larry is a CSU Alumni, with a degree in Agricultural Business, and a minor in Agronomy.  He was a member of FarmHouse Fraternity and was a member of the National Champion Meat Judging Team at CSU. He is a Proud member of the Future Farmers of America, where he held the position of State Reporter in 1979-80 and created the first year of the ongoing Colorado FFA Magazine.  He holds the FFA American Farmer Degree. He is currently President of the Little Thompson Watershed Coalition which was established after the 2013 Flood and was a member of the Larimer County Agricultural Advisory Board to the County Commissioners.  He is a member of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Colorado Coalition to Enhance Working Lands, Citizen Science Soil Health Project, and several other soil improvement and livestock associations. He has been awarded the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award from Larimer County and recently been selected to participate in the Saving Tomorrow’s Agricultural Resources Plus Program to work to promote and improve agricultural lands where he was established a 4 out of 5-star rating in the initial year of the program. 

Los Rios Farm:

Although not being born on a farm, yet living on one most of his life, Larry Lempka is the originator of Los Rios Farm, the farm that has been in the family for over 60 years influenced by growing up on the Little Thompson River south of Berthoud Colorado.  He has an extensive agricultural heritage for many generations going back to Poland and Russia.  His first solo experience on a tractor started at age 6, with his first animal being a grafted bull calf that started a small herd at age 10.  His first leased farm was acquired as a Junior in High School his first crops were snap beans grown for Kuner Empson Company, and grass hay.  He has commercially grown vegetables consisting of snap beans, peas, onions, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes and pickles,(yes pickles, well ok cucumbers for pickles).  Conventional crops include alfalfa and grass hay, wheat, corn, triticale, brewing barley, cranbe, buckwheat, pinto beans, and sunflowers.  He presently has a herd of cattle raising grass-fed beef, has been raising pasture pork and a few pasture ornaments including a horse or two and goats.  Also, free range chickens for entertainment.  Using regenerative farming practices, Larry is working to improve the soil for healthy plants, healthy animals and thus healthy food.

Los Rios Farm, LLC

Berthoud, CO  80513

@losriosfarm

https://www.losriosfarm.com

Enter to win $75 worth of met from Los Rios Farm HERE  or here https://www.losriosfarm.co/giveaway-with-t-t 

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