The Alchemize Podcast

Vulnerability, Strength, and Setting Big Goals with Kristina Barlaan

On this episode of the podcast I am sitting down with Kristina Barlaan.   Kristina is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Caio Terra, having  also trained extensively with Gustavo Dantas. Widely regarded as one of  her generation’s main light-featherweight BJJ competitors, Barlaan’s  reputation was earned through important wins in some of the sport’s  prime tournaments, particularly in the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu  Federation (IBJJF) circuit,where she won Asian, European and Pan  American titles.     In this episode we get into the power of vulnerability, Kristina's  journey with mental health and personal growth, as well as her jiu jitsu  journey.    For more about Alchemize  IG @alchemizefightwear  www.alchemizefightwear.com    For more about Kristina IG @kbjiujitsu

Dominkya Obleneyte on Competition and Learning to Love Jiu Jitsu

On this episode of the podcast I am sitting down with Dominyka  Obelenyte.  Dominyka Obelenyte is a lithuanian born, Brazilian jiu jitsu  black belt under Marcelo Garcia who belongs to the first generation of  high end athletes developed by the legendary 4x ADCC champion, being  also his first female black belt. Regarded as a true grappling  phenomenon since her early teens Dominyka Obelenyte proved her star  quality by consistently winning at the highest level of the sport, being  one of the youngest ever world champions in an adult division (14 years  of age), a deed only surpassed by Luzia Fernandes.   In this conversation Dominyka and I really get into her jiu jitsu  journey, her awesome writing, competition, and her Lithuanian Heritage.   I hope you enjoy!    Links  www.alchemizefightwear.com  IG @alchemizefightwear    Dominkya  IG @domdabomburmom

Cultivating Female Leaders and Pretty Dangerous with Melissa Lohsen

Melissa Lohsen is a black belt, owner of Dark Wolf MMA, and the founder of Pretty Dangerous a women's BJJ open mat.

Miyo Strong on Strength, Empowerment, & Self Defense

On this episode of the podcast I am sitting down with Miyo Strong aka Utah-Jits-Mama!  You guys are in for a treat, this woman is awesome! We talked about everything from how she came back to jiu jitsu after a 15 year break, competition, healthy gym environments, her work with the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, Motherhood and More! Miyo is such an amazing example of strength, empowerment, & fierce femininty!  I hope you enjoy!  For more about Miyo visit her instagram @utahjitsmama  For more about the Elizabeth Smart Foundation/Smart Defense https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/

Alchemize Founder, Maya Nazareth, on Female Ferocity & Starting Alchemize Fightwear

This episode of the podcast is a  little bit different! Today Kate Christofano (head of social media)  interviewed Maya Nazareth (Alchemize Founder) about her jiu jitsu  journey and why she started this company. In this conversation we talk about: * Why Maya started Alchemize * How jiu jitsu changed her life * Discovering the fierce female inside you * Learning how to learn from jiu jitsu * The doing bias * The future of Alchemize We hope you enjoy!