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“Be so good it's hard to ignore you.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Vasa Jurich @drinkperfy, @growthbuster. Founder and CEO of Perfy and Founder of Growthbuster. With more than 13 years of experience helping consumer brands grow, Vasa has worked behind the scenes to scale some of the fastest-growing companies in the food and beverage industry. Today, he combines his passion for entrepreneurship and innovation through Perfy, a better-for-you soda focused on metabolic and cognitive wellness, and Growthbuster, where he continues to help emerging brands reach new heights. We're excited to learn more about his entrepreneurial journey, the story behind Perfy, and the lessons he's learned building brands that make an impact. S10 Episode 4: 10/01/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Vasa Jurich Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://growthbuster.com, https://drinkperfy.com/ Instagram: @vasajurich, @drinkperfy, @growthbuster, @fullhandsmarketing  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkperfy/  TikTok: @drinkperfy

“Trust yourself and trust your gut.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Meredith Mills-Merritt @meredithleahmerritt, the founder and CEO of The Original Southside @drinksouthsides, a premium ready-to-drink gin cocktail inspired by her mom's beloved summer recipe. What began as a family tradition has grown into a nationally recognized beverage brand, now available in more than 20 markets and on the shelves of retailers like Whole Foods and Total Wine. Made with certified organic, all-natural ingredients, The Original Southside is reviving a classic cocktail while making it more accessible for today's consumers. S10 Episode 3: 9/29/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Meredith Mills-Merritt  Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.drinksouthsides.com/ Instagram: @meredithleahmerritt, @drinksouthsides Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556538763449 TikTok: @drinksouthsides

“Serve the joy.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Connor Knapp @piperandleaf. co-owner and co-founder of Piper & Leaf Tea Co., a family-owned artisan tea company that started at a local farmers market in North Alabama and has grown into a beloved regional brand with customers across the country. What makes Piper & Leaf unique isn't just the handcrafted tea. It's the philosophy behind the company: creating genuine community, sourcing ingredients locally whenever possible, working alongside family, and building a business that prioritizes relationships over rapid growth. From refillable mason jars and farmers markets to beautiful tea shops and nationwide wholesale partnerships, Connor and the Piper & Leaf team have remained committed to what they call "Serving the Joy." S10 Episode 2: 9/24/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Connor Knapp Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://piperandleaf.com/ Instagram: @piperandleaf  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piperandleafteaco

“The life that you are aspiring to have is out there and there for you when you are ready to claim it!” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest/guests Eva Kirie @evakirie. Eva is a New York City–based content creator, speaker, and solopreneur who has built a community of more than 100,000 people and reaches over 10 million viewers each month with her signature “yapping” style of storytelling. Her work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, personal branding, and the very human experiences that make great stories. Beyond creating content, Eva helps people stop treating their potential like a hobby and start building their careers and businesses with intention. She’s also the founder of a production and management company supporting businesses across New York City with social media. S10 Episode 1: 9/22/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Eva Kirie Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.evakirie.com/ Instagram: @evakirie https://www.instagram.com/evakirie/ TikTok: @evakirie https://www.tiktok.com/@evakirie

“Find your community.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Acacia Rayford @heyrosiecreations, founder and creative force behind Hey Rosie Creations, a stationery and lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity through thoughtfully designed stickers, greeting cards, planners, art prints, and everyday goods. What began as a creative outlet has grown into a business rooted in inclusivity, mental wellness, and the belief that even the smallest moments deserve intention and color. Acacia is also a mom of five, an entrepreneur, and a passionate community builder whose mission is to help people embrace who they are while finding beauty in life's perfectly imperfect moments. S9 Episode 50: 9/17/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Acacia Rayford Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.heyrosiecreations.com/  Instagram: @heyrosiecreations  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyrosiecreations  TikTok: @heyrosiecreations

“Mindset is everything.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Lindsey Mifsud @lls.kitchen. Lindsey is the founder and CEO of LL's Kitchen, a rapidly growing food brand that's reimagining granola with clean ingredients, incredible flavor, and a mission to make healthy eating feel simple—not restrictive. S9 Episode 49: 9/15/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Lindsey Mifsud Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://llskitchen.com/  Instagram: @lls.kitchen  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063983172508  TikTok: @lls.kitchen

“Be curious.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Christian McCallister @aldeacoffee, who leads Coffee Quality and Education at Aldea Coffee. Aldea is a people-and-planet-before-profit Certified B Corporation that's redefining what a coffee company can be. Rather than simply sourcing exceptional coffee, Aldea has built its model around long-term partnerships with farmers in La Unión, Honduras—investing in quality, education, transparency, and community every step of the way. S9 Episode 48: 9/10/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Christian McCallister  Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.aldeacoffee.com/  Instagram: @aldeacoffee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aldeacoffee

“Living on purpose.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Mari Wuellner @mariwuellner. She is the founder and CEO of The Crew, a life coaching membership collective, and the host of the Living On Purpose Podcast. She helps women stop drifting through life and start making intentional choices that align with who they really want to become. S9 Episode 47: 9/8/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Mari Wuellner Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.mariwuellnercoaching.com/  Instagram: @mariwuellner  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mari.anniswuellner

“Value your people.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest David Goldstein @teambonding. David is the Founder and Creator of Opportunities at TeamBonding, one of the nation's leading providers of team-building experiences and training. Under David's leadership, TeamBonding has grown into an industry leader, delivering innovative virtual, hybrid, and in-person programs that help organizations strengthen relationships, improve collaboration, and elevate performance. The company has been recognized seven times by Inc. Magazine as one of America's fastest-growing private companies—a reflection of David's commitment to creating meaningful experiences that deliver measurable results. David has also recently added "author" to his impressive resume with the release of his new book, where he shares insights from decades of building teams, cultivating culture, and creating workplaces where people genuinely connect. S9 Episode 46: 9/3/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest David Goldstein Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.teambonding.com/ Instagram: @teambonding https://www.instagram.com/teambonding Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamBonding TikTok: @teambonding https://www.tiktok.com/@teambonding X: @teambonding https://x.com/Teambonding

“I want to empower people and take this knowledge themselves and feel educated enough to make decisions on a daily basis. To grow strong enough and trust yourself again.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Savannah Reed @safeandsoundsoapco, @safeandsavannah. She is the owner of Safe & Sound Soap Co. and founder of The Safe & Sound Circle, an online community dedicated to helping families simplify natural living. Through practical education and everyday habits, Savannah empowers people to reduce toxins in their homes, support hormone health, embrace holistic wellness, and build sustainable routines that actually fit real life. As an entrepreneur, educator, and mom, Savannah brings a refreshingly balanced perspective to wellness. Rather than striving for perfection, she encourages intentional choices that create lasting impact without adding stress. S9 Episode 45: 9/1/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Savannah Reed Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://safeandsoundsoapco.com/ Instagram: @safeandsoundsoapco, @safeandsavannah https://www.instagram.com/safeandsoundsoapco/ https://www.instagram.com/safeandsavannah/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safeandsoundsoapco  TikTok: @safeandsoundsoapco https://www.tiktok.com/@safeandsoundsoapco

“I like to define productivity as doing the right thing, at the right time, the right way for you.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest  Lisa Zawtrony @positively_lisa. She is a productivity coach, podcast host, and advocate for what she calls shame-free productivity—an approach that moves beyond simply checking boxes and instead helps people build lives that feel more satisfying, sustainable, and aligned with who they are. Rather than promoting hustle culture or one-size-fits-all systems, Lisa teaches people how to simplify their lives with compassion, manage their energy instead of constantly chasing more time, and create personalized routines that actually work.  As the host of the Positively Living® Podcast, with more than 320 episodes and over 165 guest appearances on podcasts around the world, Lisa brings a wealth of insight not only on productivity, but also on creating meaningful conversations and building a sustainable creative business. S9 Episode 44: 8/27/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Lisa Zawronty Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://positivelyproductive.com/ Instagram: @positively_lisa  https://www.instagram.com/positively_lisa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ga%C3%BAcha-Specialty-Coffee/61565432429476/  TikTok: @positivelylivingpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@positivelylivingpodcast

“When you have a passion of something and you seek the opportunity, you have to grab it and follow your beliefs and dreams” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Matthew and Caroline Seibt Kruse @gauchacoffee. Matthew and Caroline are the husband-and-wife team behind Gaúcha Specialty Coffee, a family-owned coffee producer connecting specialty coffee roasters directly with their farm in Brazil's renowned Cerrado Mineiro region. S9 Episode 43: 8/25/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Matthew and Caroline Seibt Kruse Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.gauchacoffee.com  Instagram: @gauchacoffee  https://www.instagram.com/gauchacoffee/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ga%C3%BAcha-Specialty-Coffee/61565432429476/

“Ask for forgiveness, not permission. Make the decision you think is best and make it with confidence.” on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Samantha Hawkes and Tony Marsiglia @pourtercarts. Samantha Hawkes is Director of Marketing and Business Development, and Tony Marsiglia is the Director of Sales at Pourter. Together, they're part of a team that's changing the traditional brick-and-mortar model by designing premium mobile business solutions that help operators launch faster, reduce overhead, and create memorable customer experiences. S9 Episode 42: 8/20/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Samantha Hawkes and Tony Marsiglia Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://pourter.com/  Instagram: @pourtercarts https://www.instagram.com/pourtercarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pourtercarts/

“The hardest thing is to make it look easy.” - Dan Sloan and a bonus quote this week, “Never let them see you cry” -Tamara Sloan on the Daily Grind ☕️ your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Dan and Tamara Sloan @themillcoffeeandtea. Tamara and Dan are the owners of The Mill Coffee & Tea—a beloved small-batch coffee roaster, espresso bar, and community gathering space that’s been serving Lincoln, Nebraska since 1975. What started as a simple idea—improving the quality of coffee in a local bike shop—has grown into one of the most iconic coffee institutions in the region. Today, The Mill spans multiple locations, roasting its own coffee, serving handcrafted drinks, and creating spaces where people come together to connect, work, and build relationships. S9 Episode 41: 8/18/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Dan and Tamara Sloan Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://millcoffee.com/  Instagram: @themillcoffeeandtea https://www.instagram.com/themillcoffeeandtea/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themillcoffee/

“Aloha” to the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Stefanie Hockett @fngoodedesserts. Stefanie is  the founder and owner of F & Goode Desserts, a scratch bakery known for its custom cakes, pastries, and made-from-scratch treats baked with intention, integrity, and a whole lot of heart. S9 Episode 40: 8/13/2026 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Stefanie Hockett Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod    Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.fngoodedesserts.com/ Instagram: @fngoodedesserts https://www.instagram.com/fngoodedesserts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fngoodedesserts/  TikTok: @fngoodedesserts https://www.tiktok.com/@fngoodedesserts