Episode 33: Mark Zanetto - Doing What You Love Matters, It's Never Too Late!

Episode 33: Mark Zanetto - Doing What You Love Matters, It's Never Too Late!

Mark Zanetto is a former professional tennis player and executive recruiter who has carved a unique path into sports media as the founder of Big East Energy Network—a growing platform dedicated to Big East basketball coverage. A lifelong UConn Huskies fan raised in the heart of Connecticut, Mark turned his passion for the game into purpose, building a network that now includes The Hoops Cap (covering both men’s and women’s basketball), Pirate Vibes, Roll Jays, The Johnnies Report, On Target, and several more in development. Mark’s journey includes overcoming a stroke, raising three kids, and balancing life as a devoted husband while launching a new voice in college basketball media. He brings a fan’s heart, an analyst’s eye, and a builder’s mindset to everything he does.”  This episode was about doing what you love and not looking back. Life is short, so why not do what you love for work and chase your passion in life. Mark is living proof of an example of someone who switched careers and never looked back. Take hold of your present because you can not changed the past but you can help shape your future. If you are interested in starting a podcast or just want Mark's advice or help, please contact him at the any of the contact points below. Please follow, like and share this episode and help out platform grow so we can help others pursue their passion, achieve their purpose and put their drive to work so they too can do what they love! Contact: Email: mark@bigeastenergy.com [mark@bigeastenergy.com] Instagram: @markzanetto Instagram: @bigeast_energy Facebook: Mark Zanetto Linkedin: Mark Zanetto

Episode 32: Mikey Aytes/John Borruso - Two Very Different Journeys lead to one common ground

In this episode, Mikey Aytes and John Borruso, both retired police officers, now personal trainers with Anytime Fitness in Wesley Chapel, NC, talk about their two very different life paths that led them to the same result after their law enforcement careers ended, still helping and serving, but this time in the fitness industry.  This episode is very different than our others shows but I am confident you will enjoy this show very much. Sit back, enjoy the show as Mikey and John take us along for the ride and share their life's story and why they continue to do what they both love to do! Mikey is a certified personal trainer and a lifelong union county resident. He was also in the service, and overseas in the army for 6 years. After completing his time in the military, he started his law enforcement career of 26 years. His last assignment was as a resource officer at Weddington middle and high schools. Due to his prior line of work, fitness and nutrition have been extremely important to him. He is excited, passionate and committed to this new adventure, and looks forward to helping others be the best version of themselves. Say hello to Mikey when you see him! John comes to us from New York City, where he served for over 2 decades with the NYPD, first as a Police Officer then as a Sergeant. As a 9/11 first responder, and as a first responder in general, he learned first hand the importance of physical fitness. It is his goal to help others reach their goals.  Contact: John Borruso  Instagram: @coach_johnbo Mikey Aytes Facebook: @MikeyAytes Please remember to share this show or episode with a friend or someone you think would benefit from our program.  As always, thanks for listening and remember, when in doubt, ask yourself, Why Not Me, Why Not Now? In Health, David Pohorence

Episode 31: Yvette Salva - Overcoming Addiction, Second Chances Matter

Yvette Salva is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of a personal training studio dedicated to empowering women—especially those over 40—to feel strong, confident, and unstoppable. With a focus on fitness, nutrition, and mindset, Yvette helps women transform not just their bodies but their lives. Fitness may have saved her life, but it’s the recovery program she practices daily that keeps her grounded, mentally strong, and thriving. Through her story and her book Booze, Blow, and Pancakes, Yvette’s mission is to remove the shame and stigma surrounding addiction and show other women that asking for help is the real flex.   Contact Yvette: Instagram: @yvettesalvefitness

Episode 30: Kammi Kurtz - Overcoming Obstacles, Fighting The Unknown, Never Underestimate Your Full Potential

Meet Kammi Kurtz, an ER Travel Nurse, Nutrition Coach and Certified Personal Trainers. Kammi is one of the fitness and health industry's top leaders in helping many be the best versions of themselves physically, emotionally and spiritually. Kammi, shares her personal journey with her health struggles that ultimately changed what she knew best. What impressed me the most about Kammi was that she did not let those obstacles change who she was. Instead, she took the challenge and turned it into a positive outcome to help others. Relying on her faith and with the help of others, Kammi started to her journey to reshape her path meant for her. Here's a little more on Kammi: Kammi is dedicated to helping others reach their full potential and who the Lord created them to be by taking care of their health and their bodies and growing through life. I grew up as an athlete and went through my health trials in high school that ultimately gave me the passion I have today when it comes to health, gut health, and health and wellness. Being a former soccer athlete, the Lord took me on a totally different path and I ended up running Division 1 Cross Country and Track & Field in college at Liberty University where I also got my nursing degree and now work as a travel nurse in the emergency department. Because of what Kammi went through in high school and now being a nurse taking care of others, she does her best to lead by example and from the front when it comes to my own personal health and wellness journey.  Kammi currently takes the “hybrid” training approach, which she has been doing for about 4 years since graduating college and has been her favorite style of training. Kammi has also completed a full Ironman triathlon and hopes to do more in the future! Through her story, Kammi hopes someone can be encouraged that you are capable and made for so much more. Setbacks are always opportunities for growth and comebacks! If we just aim to get 1% better each day, you never know where we’ll end up. Kammi's favorites: Bible scripture is Romans 8:18, 1st Corinthians 10:31 Favorite Book Purpose Driven Life Favorite Podcasts: Ed Mylett, Inky Johnson Favorite Probiotics: Opti Greens, Gut Institute Contact Kammi: Instagram: @the_fitging

Episode 29: Kelli Watson - Becoming Who You Are From Where You Came From

Kelli Watson is a best-selling author, coach, presenter, and entrepreneur. She was a Platinum Level Coach in the Todd Durkin Mastermind Program for 12 years and in 2024, she became the Director of Coaching for Todd Durkin Enterprises. In 2017, she also co-founded Scriptor Publishing Group, a company dedicated to helping people share their stories and publish their books. Since then, she has helped hundreds of authors from all over the world go from dream…to published. Kelli holds a master’s degree in counseling education and certifications in Life Coaching, Neurolinguistic Programming, and Personal Training. She currently lives in Upstate New York with her husband, Graeme. Together, they have 5 children. Kelli shared so much wisdom and tips on where you came and how it evolves into where you are today. I really enjoyed our conversation. Kelli is such a great inspirational figure who helps so many reach their greatest potential level. Sit back and enjoy the show. Please download, share and follow our show. It is how we grow with all these crazy algorithms out there. We do not have any sponsors for the show and so any support is very much appreciated. This podcast is a continuation from my book called Why Not Me, and so if you would like to check that out, please click on the link below to purchase. Why Not Me? (David Pohorence Book) https://a.co/d/5XR01r1 [https://a.co/d/5XR01r1] Contact Kelli: Scriptor Publishing: https://scriptorpublishinggroup.com/ [https://scriptorpublishinggroup.com/] Instagram: @scriptorpublishinggroup Facebook: Scriptor Publishing Group Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-t77j3-b2fddc [https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-t77j3-b2fddc]