Daylilie Diaries

Daylilie Diaries - Founders Series Ep.2 : from Finish Lines to Startups with Rob Fraser of Outway

Welcome back to the Founder Series: From Idea to Impact, where we spotlight athlete-founders redefining performance—on and off the field. Following our debut episode with Darcy, we’re excited to continue sharing the journeys behind the grit, the growth, and the big goals. In Episode 2, Jenny sits down with Rob Fraser, a 5x Team Canada cyclist turned founder of Outway, the high-performance sock company worn by elite athletes and everyday go-getters alike. Rob opens up about how his love of cycling sparked an entrepreneurial journey rooted in purpose, values, and bold reinvention. From navigating a major rebrand to scaling a multimillion-dollar business, Rob shares raw lessons on resilience, identity after sport, and why socks might be the most underrated gear in your closet. Whether you’re an athlete eyeing your next chapter or a founder chasing fulfillment, this conversation will hit home, one personal best at a time.

Daylilie Diaries Ep. 7: Olivia Apps on Building Back Better & Leading Braver

In Episode 6 of Daylilie Diaries, we sit down with Canadian Rugby 7s captain Olivia Apps—an athlete whose leadership style left a permanent impression. From navigating Olympic heartbreak to reshaping the culture of a national team, Liv shares what it means to lead with authenticity, build trust, and make the comeback stronger than the setback. We dive into her ACL recovery, her time as captain (and from reserve to captain in one year!), and how a younger generation taught her to yes, play the game of rugby at the highest level, but also to have fun. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, identity, and the real work of culture change in elite sport. Whether you're a current athlete, a future leader, or someone figuring out how to show up fully as yourself, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen in, laugh with us, and leave feeling more inspired than when you arrived.

Daylilie Diaries Ep. 6: Katie Vincent on Gold Medals, Grit, & the Power of Staying True to Yourself

🎧 In this episode of Daylilie Diaries, we sit down with Katie Vincent — Olympic gold medalist, trailblazer in sprint canoe, and all-around powerhouse. From making history in Tokyo to smashing world records in Paris, Katie shares her unfiltered journey: the grit, the growth, and the gold. We love our humble, down-to-earth queen. This episode goes beyond the podium. Katie opens up about leading forward to create a better future for the next generation of athletes, training with purpose, and finding peace in high-stakes moments. Whether you're a fan of water sports, a fellow athlete, or just someone who loves hearing from truly humble champions, this one’s for you. 💬 Expect laughs, goosebumps (Paris Gold & world record moment relived!), and banter on the behind-the-scenes moments you won’t find in a highlight reel.

Daylilie Diaries - Founder Series Ep. 1 : From Ironman to Impact with Darcy Haggith of Groupo Nutrition

We couldn’t have asked for a better guest to launch the Daylilie Diaries Founder Series.  In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Jenny sits down with Darcy Haggith — endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and founder of Groupo Nutrition — to explore the journey from a handshake at a Christmas party to building one of Canada’s most trusted high-performance nutrition brands. Darcy brings a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, lived experience as an endurance athlete, and unwavering integrity. His insight into why high-quality, well-sourced protein truly matters — for athletes and everyday people alike — will shift how you think about nutrition and longevity.  He shares the real moments behind building a brand with values, scaling with purpose, and staying rooted in community, sustainability, and honesty even when it means walking away from big-box opportunities - with some great adventures along the way. Whether you're an athlete, founder, or someone chasing their “why,” this episode will inspire and inform. Join us for a conversation about resilience, doing things differently, and creating meaningful impact — one scoop, one decision, and one value-driven choice at a time. 💡 In this episode, we cover: * The “accidental” marathon that sparked Darcy’s journey * The evolution from Infinite Nutrition to Groupo * The science of protein and what most people don’t know * The costs (and rewards) of sticking to your values * Advice for new founders navigating the noise ✨ This episode is for anyone who believes that building something meaningful starts with staying true to yourself. Please note: The study mentioned at 22:47 on the effects of protein on Sarcopenia can be found here. The study was 20 weeks, not 12 weeks. We apologize. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0181387 🔗 Learn more at groupo.com [https://www.groupo.com/], polarjoe.com [https://www.polarjoe.com/], or discover your protein needs at proteinperday.com [https://www.proteinperday.com/]

Daylilie Diaries Ep. 5: Shallon Olsen on Power, Pressure & Pushing Boundaries

In this powerhouse episode of Daily Diaries, we sit down with Shallon Olsen, 3x Olympian, vault specialist, and trailblazer in Canadian gymnastics. From competing in Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024 to becoming a global symbol of sportsmanship, Shallon opens up about the mental and physical demands of elite gymnastics, her mindset under pressure, and the power of showing up—again and again. We dive deep into her routines, rituals, and resilience, uncovering how she balances performance with personal growth. She talks about team bonding, self-belief, and owning your strength both on and off the mat. This episode is a must-listen for gymnasts, female athletes, sports fans, and anyone navigating high-performance spaces. 💪 Whether you're an aspiring gymnast, a Daylilie supporter, or simply someone who loves a story of grit and grace, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to chase your version of excellence. 🎧 Listen now to hear how Shallon is flipping the script on what it means to be a strong, grounded, and unapologetically powerful woman in sport.