The Üni Podcast

Steve Serio - 3 Time Gold Medalist and Wheelchair Basketball Legend

This week, we sit down with wheelchair basketball legend Steve Serio. A five-time Paralympian, Steve has brought home three gold medals and a bronze for Team USA. In this conversation, we talk about what it was like growing up in a world not built for him, how he discovered meaning and purpose through adaptive sports, what it takes to train and compete at the highest level, and why true leadership begins with making people feel seen. You can find Steve on social media @steveserio11. Non-Profit Organizations:  https://www.challengedathletes.org/ [https://www.challengedathletes.org/]  https://www.nwba.org/ [https://www.nwba.org/] https://welgerfoundation.org/ [https://welgerfoundation.org/] Want to learn more about Üni? Check us out at www.uni.shoes [http://www.uni.shoes] or follow us @uni.performance

Alex & Loftin - From Nurses To Shoe Guys

In this week’s episode, Üni co-founders Alex and Loftin sit down to talk about how the hell they went from nurses working in the hospital to running a footwear company, how they took an idea and turned it into an actual product, and the first massive challenge that almost ruined their launch. To learn more about Üni, go to www.uni.shoes [www.uni.shoes] or follow along on social @uni.performance [www.instagram.com/uni.performance].

Dr. Luke Palmisano - Is Healthcare F*cked?

Dr. Luke Palmisano is an ER physician in Los Angeles, a Level 3 CrossFit trainer, and the founder of his own metabolic health consulting practice. In this episode we talk about:  -How Luke’s journey with Type 1 diabetes inspired him to pursue medicine. -His dog who doubles as a personal glucose monitor. -The fragile state of our healthcare system as society grows sicker and the workforce shrinks. -Why America’s health crisis is rooted in the foods we eat. -Some of his wildest and most unforgettable ER stories. You can find Dr. Luke on Instagram @drlukep and on his website www.drlukep.com [http://www.drlukep.com]. Want more? Follow us @uni.performance or visit www.uni.shoes [http://www.uni.shoes].

Chris Hernandez, RN - The Dark Side Of Influencing

Super stoked to have Chris Hernandez on the show today! Chris is a registered nurse and former nursing influencer, who suddenly realized that the brand deals, continuous need for content, and fame were slowly bleeding him dry. Find out why "influencing" is not all it's cracked up to be. Want more? Follow along @uni.performance or visit us at www.uni.shoes