Kreatures Of Habit Podcast

Leland is an old friend and inspirational businesswoman who has dipped her toes in so many things throughout her career. She is the co-founder of Azione, a PR and Communications firm that's helped build brands like Away, Sakara Life, Summersalt, Kosas, Equinox, Simplehuman, HOKA, and Stance. They've gone against the grain, taking a proactive approach to PR. In this episode, Leland and I talk about growing up in NYC, the importance of relationships, being a doer, using fear to help you take the leap, and the ability to understand your shortcomings. This was such an epic episode, and I couldn't be happier with the value that came out of this convo. Thanks again Leland, it was an honor. I hope you guys continue to absolutely crush it. Make sure to follow the show on Instagram @bornormade, and follow Michael at: Twitter: @MichaelChernow Instagram: @michaelchernow Facebook: @MichaelPChernow LinkedIn: @McChernow

Race is a two-time Olympian foil fencer and Olympic bronze medalist. Race Imboden made his international competition debut at the age of 16, winning a bronze medal at the 2010 World Fencing Championships. Since then, he’s won over 50 medals across team and individual competitions, including bronze at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Race was the First American Male to win the Fencing FIE World Cup and led Team USA to a historic first-ever World Championship Title in 2019. In this conversation, Race and Michael discuss being the dude and how that lends to being your own roadblock, honing your craft, searching for knowledge but not always direction, trusting your gut, and how important it is to find the ability to celebrate the moments leading up to the wins in life, rather than only focusing on the wins themselves.  I'm so honored to have had the opportunity to have this conversation with a World Champion and hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did. Make sure to follow the show on Instagram @bornormade, and follow Michael at: Twitter: @MichaelChernow Instagram: @michaelchernow Facebook: @MichaelPChernow LinkedIn: @McChernow

Henry Cejudo is a retired American mixed martial artist and wrestler. He is the former UFC flyweight champion, UFC bantamweight champion, the fourth UFC fighter to hold titles in two different weight classes simultaneously, and the second to defend titles in two different weight divisions. During his wrestling career, Cejudo won an Olympic Gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, a Pan American Games Gold medal, three Pan American Championships, and two US National titles. In today's episode, we discuss connecting the mind, body, and science altogether, gratitude, pain tolerance, mental strength and its relation to risk, and connecting the heart and the ability to become the 1% of the 1%.  It was an absolute honor to speak with such a legend, and I hope we can do it again. Thanks again @henry_cejudo, you're the fucking man. Enjoy peeps! Make sure to follow the show on Instagram @bornormade, and follow Michael at: Twitter: @MichaelChernow Instagram: @michaelchernow Facebook: @MichaelPChernow LinkedIn: @McChernow

Vincent Fisher is a best selling author and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience.  He's had multiple 7 and 8 figure businesses and through his company Fully Accountable, he helps entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses to the max. Vincent is incredibly passionate about leadership and that growing the culture of a company will lead to true success. In this conversation Vinnie and Michael break down the importance of culture at every organization, and how it can make or break the growth of any company. Plus, the need for accountability and self awareness for every leader in order to give every employee the ability and support to grow.  Vince has hooked up the Born Or Made audience with some exclusive gifts at Fullyaccountable.com/promos/bornormade. Make sure to follow the show on Instagram @bornormade, and follow Michael at: Twitter: @MichaelChernow Instagram: @michaelchernow Facebook: @MichaelPChernow LinkedIn: @McChernow

Lauren Abney and Stephanie Biegel are on a mission to empower listeners to live their best lives with Well Behaved Podcast. They met each other on the job a decade ago, and have been besties ever since. They are a yin and yang duo that deliver fun uplifting knowledge on wellness and living the life you're supposed to.  With full time gigs in the corporate world and entrepreneurial space, Lauren and Steph have stepped into their power by cultivating a community and empowering listeners to find what works for their personal wellness journey.  This conversation is all about using your strengths and embracing that achieving the perfect work/life balance may not be possible, but there are small changes you can make within your life to accomplish mental/phsyical wellness. Also, that it's ok to pivot because what gets you somewhere does not always have to be why you stay. Make sure to follow the show on Instagram @bornormade, and follow Michael at: Twitter: @MichaelChernow Instagram: @michaelchernow Facebook: @MichaelPChernow LinkedIn: @McChernow

Adam Bossie is the cofounder and CEO of Afficionado Coffee Roasters, but he wasn't always a coffee connoisseur. Like many entrepreneurs he played in many fields and started various businesses. It was during his full time gig as a financial analyst and compliance associate that he became disillusioned and yearned to return his entrepreneurial roots. That's when he decided to quit his day job and pursue his passion of coffee roasting . He started roasting coffee on his mom’s bbq on the weekends and peddling it at local farmers markets in New Jersey. Eventually, Adam struck out and traveled to the places coffee grows and fell in love with the culture, the craftsmanship, and the unparalleled hospitality he experienced across Africa and Central & South Americas. After forming relationships with these local farmers Afficianado Coffee Roasters began it's journey. Today Adam oversees daily operations of Afficionado and acts as the company's lead visionary. He tells Michael about his family roots in entrepreneurship and how his parents influenced him in that mindset. Plus, his formula for success by way of failure and passion for what you do.  Make sure to follow the show on Instagram @bornormade, and follow Michael at: Twitter: @MichaelChernow Instagram: @michaelchernow Facebook: @MichaelPChernow LinkedIn: @McChernow

Michael Wystrach is not afraid to talk about his failures, because it's his failures that led to the massive success he see today as the CEO and Founder of Freshly, the leading manufacturer of fresh, healthy, nutrition prepared meals in the U.S. Add to that backgrounds in finance, real estate, and multiple startups, it was only a matter of time before he worked his way up to the success he's achieved today.  Freshly was built off the failure of Michael's restaurant, but without that loss he never would have discovered that through fresh, nutritious food, talented chefs, and technology, he could disrupt the $1.3 trillion food industry by delivering delicious healthy meals directly to customers while reducing the food waste caused by the outdated grocery supply chain. In this episode we hear about Michael's entrepreneurial mindset, combined with his hands-on experience, paired with a strong work ethic inspired the birth of a company that employs over 2000 people and is helping people survive through the pandemic. This is one you won't want to miss. Make sure to follow the show on Instagram @bornormade, and follow Michael at: Twitter: @MichaelChernow Instagram: @michaelchernow Facebook: @MichaelPChernow LinkedIn: @McChernow

Jay Ferruggia has figured out the mindset game and he's been helping guys get jacked and become the strongest version of themselves since 1994. He's a fitness expert, performance coach, speaker, author, and host of the Renegade Radio Podcast, which has had millions of downloads since its launch in 2014.  Jay grew up skinny, weak and painfully insecure, but over the years he educated himself and trained his mind to overcome not only his physical hurdles, but more importantly the mental ones that were the real hurdles holding him back. Since then, he's been a consultant and coach to professional athletes, Hollywood entertainers, law enforcement and military personnel.  Over the last two decades, he’s dedicated his life to helping others overcome the same struggles he dealt with, and pushed more than 200,000 regular men make life-changing transformations.  On the way he’s been featured in Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, and a ton of other media outlets. He’s also been named one of the Top 30 Health Influencers in the World. In this episode Michael and Jay breakdown Jay's tools to programming your mind for success and fulfillment, including everything from his daily routine to the type of music he listens to for positive reinforcement. Even removing negative influences from your circle and re-programming THEM to adhere to your influence. This one goes deep on the power of your inner voice and how it affects your day to day. This is one you don't want to miss! Make sure to follow the show on Instagram @bornormade, and follow Michael at: Twitter: @MichaelChernow Instagram: @michaelchernow Facebook: @MichaelPChernow LinkedIn: @McChernow

Emily Abbate is fierce and inspiring. Her story starts off in a small town in Connecticut where she grew up like most young girls in a loving home with support and guidance. Fast forward to today, Emily is a freelance journalist, motivational speaker, 8-time marathoner, and run coach. She writes health and fitness content regularly for publications from GQ to Women’s Health, just to name a few. She also hosts a wellness-focused podcast, dubbed “addictive” by The New York Times (they're right), called Hurdle, where she talks to everyone from elite athletes to top CEOs about their highest highs and toughest moments.  In this episode Emily gets honest and vulnerable about her struggle with weight loss and body image, and what led up to her moment of change to lose over 70 lbs. She describes the moment she stepped on the scale and realized it was time to chase her happiness. She discusses her methods to overcome temptation and how to be honest with yourself, in order to achieve your goals and turn hurdles into opportunities. Plus, her love of writing and how it started at a very young age and has been a part of her life ever since. This episode is chock full of inspiration so get ready to get fired up! Make sure to follow the show on Instagram @bornormade, and follow Michael at: Twitter: @MichaelChernow Instagram: @michaelchernow Facebook: @MichaelPChernow LinkedIn: @McChernow

On part 2 of our episode with bestselling fitness author, podcaster and founder of Legion sports supplements, Mike Matthews we delve into the science behind peak physical performance. To stretch or not to stretch? Water intake...how much is enough? Steroids...to use or not to use and if so when and what kind?  Remember, Mike is practically a walking encyclopedia of human physiology and performance, so his answers are very thorough and easily explained. It's the reason he's the #1 bestselling fitness author in the world, with over 1.5 million books sold, and his writing has been featured Esquire, Men’s Health, Elle, Women’s Health, Muscle & Strength, and more. If you're looking for the most efficient way to take your body to peak performance, this is the episode for you. Lots of well researched data on this one so you're going to want to listen and take notes.   Make sure to follow the show on Instagram @bornormade, and follow Michael at: Twitter: @MichaelChernow Instagram: @michaelchernow Facebook: @MichaelPChernow LinkedIn: @McChernow